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Home My Public Portal About01-24-17 - Regular Council Meeting.pdfMINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA TUESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2017 COUNCIL CHAMBER 560 CRANDON BOULEVARD 1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS: The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:15 p.m. Present were Councilmembers Luis de la Cruz, Gary R. Gross, Allison McCormick, Brett G. Moss, Kathleen Petros, Vice Mayor Franklin H. Caplan and Mayor Mayra P. Lindsay. Also present were Village Manager John C. Gilbert, Village Clerk Conchita H. Alvarez and Village Attorney Stephen H. Helfman. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Lindsay led the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. BRIEF COMMENTS BY COUNCIL: Mayor Lindsay addressed the Council regarding Public Comments; Councilmember Moss wished Happy Birthday to his sister in law; Councilmember McCormick addressed the Council regarding releasing balloons reporting that two of our residents came out with a flyer to give out to the residents on this issue and Vice Mayor Caplan addressed the Council regarding the luncheon to honor Carolyn Greaves and Vivian Parks, stating that it was a beautiful event and thanked the organizers. 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS: The following residents addressed the Council: Inigo Urbano, 251 Crandon Boulevard; Soledad Picon, 792 Ridgewood Road; Michele Estevez, 798 Crandon Boulevard; Conchita Suarez, 201 Crandon Boulevard; Mike Davey, 50 Ocean Lane Drive; Javier Acosta, 101 Crandon Boulevard; Ivette Fernandez, 575 Crandon Boulevard; Paula A. Gonzalez, 555 Crandon Boulevard and Cynthia Novach, 512 Fernwood Road. 5. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: Chief of Police Charles Press addressed the Council regarding the traffic plan for the Miami International Boat Show. 1 of 7 January 27, 2016 There was extensive discussion from Council regarding the traffic plan for the Miami International Boat Show. The Manager addressed the Council and introduced Chief Press, Mr. Frank Arias from the Traffic Signal Division from Miami -Dade County and the vendors Mr. John Ringler and Ms. Connie Ringler with the Econolite Group who made a presentation regarding smart traffic signalization. Chief Press, Mr. Arias and Mr. Ringler gave an overview of the project and also spoke about the technology. There was extensive discussion from Council regarding the smart traffic signalization. 6. AGENDA: Vice Mayor Caplan requested to hear Item 9A after the approval of the minutes and also to hear Item 9C right after Item 9A; Councilmember de la Cruz requested the addition of a discussion regarding the Community Center and 530 Crandon Boulevard as Item 10A4. There was no objection to the agenda changes. 7. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Vice Mayor Caplan made a motion to approve the minutes of the January 10, 2017 Regular Council Meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilmember de la Cruz and approved by a 7-0 voice vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers de la Cruz, Gross, McCormick, Moss, Petros, Vice Mayor Caplan and Mayor Lindsay voting Yes. At this time Item 9A was heard. The Clerk read the following resolution by title: A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD'S LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM; PROVIDING FOR TRANSMITTAL; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Vice Mayor Caplan made a motion to approve the resolution. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Moss. Eva Regueira, Director Intergovernmental Affairs & Grants Administration from the Public School District, addressed the Council. There was discussion from Council regarding this resolution. Vice Mayor Caplan made an amending motion to additionally emphasize the support to provide school districts flexibility to use the Florida Building Code in lieu of the State Required Education Facilities (SREF) code, and to support a State funding for a full -day Voluntary Pre -Kindergarten 2of7 January 27, 2016 (VPK) program. The motion was seconded by Councilmember McCormick and approved by a 5-0 voice vote. The vote was as follows: Counclmembers McCormick, Moss, Petros, Vice Mayor Caplan and Mayor Lindsay voting Yes. Councilmembers de la Cruz and Gross were out of the room at the time the vote was taken. The resolution, as amended, was approved by a 4-1 voice vote. The vote was as follows: Counclmembers McCormick, Moss, Petros and Vice Mayor Caplan voting Yes. Mayor Lindsay voting No. Councilmembers de la Cruz and Gross were out of the room at the time the vote was taken. At this time Item 9C was heard. The Clerk read the following resolution by title: A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO ISSUE A WORK ORDER, CONSISTENT WITH THE PROPOSAL ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT "A," TO THE CORRADINO GROUP, INC. FOR UTILITY DATA GATHERING RELATING TO THE VILLAGE'S PROPOSED UNDERGROUNDING OF UTILITY LINES WITHIN THE VILLAGE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Councilmember McCormick made a motion to approve the resolution. The motion was seconded by Councilmember de la Cruz. The Manager addressed the Council recommending that the Council authorize the Manager to issue a work order consistent with the proposal from The Corradino Group, Inc. for the utility data gathering relating to the proposed undergrounding of the utility lines within the Village. Mr. Paul Abbott addressed the Council regarding this resolution. Mr. Joe Corradino with The Corradino Group, Inc. made a brief presentation to Council regarding this project. Mr. John Lehr, FPL Project Manager for all Underground projects in the State of Florida, addressed the Council. There was extensive discussion from Council regarding this resolution. The resolution was approved by a 5-2 voice vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers de la Cruz, Gross, McCormick, Vice Mayor Caplan and Mayor Lindsay voting Yes. Councilmembers Moss and Petros voting No. 3 of 7 January 24, 2017 8. ORDINANCES: The Clerk read the following ordinance on first reading, by title: A CAPITAL PROJECT AUTHORIZING ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA, CONCERNING THE PURCHASE OF SOFTWARE EQUIPMENT FROM SUNGARD PUBLIC SECTOR LLC FOR THE VILLAGE POLICE DEPARTMENT; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORIZATION AND FUNDING; PROVIDING FOR WAIVER OF COMPETITIVE BIDDING; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Vice Mayor Caplan made a motion to adopt the ordinance on first reading. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Moss. The Manager and Chief Press addressed the Council recommending approval of the ordinance on first reading to enter in to an agreement with SunGard Public Sector, LLC to purchase a computer aided dispatch, records management software licenses and mobile software solution in an amount not to exceed $529,107.50, with a five year interest free lease purchase. The purchase of the equipment shall be financed pursuant to the Florida Lease Purchase Agreement consisting of five payments of $105,821.50. Jose Calvo, IT Admnistrator for the Police Department addressed the Council. There was extensive discussion from Council regarding this ordinance. The ordinance was approved on first reading, by a 7-0 roll call vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers de la Cruz, Gross, McCormick, Moss, Petros, Vice Mayor Caplan and Mayor Lindsay voting Yes. The Clerk announced the second reading of the ordinance on February 21, 2017. The Clerk read the following ordinance on first reading, by title: A CAPITAL PROJECT AUTHORIZING ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA, SELECTING EASTMAN AGGREGATE ENTERPRISES, LLC FOR THE VILLAGE'S BEACH RENOURISHMENT PROJECT; PROVIDING FOR A WAIVER OF COMPETITIVE BIDDING; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORIZATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Vice Mayor Caplan made a motion to adopt the ordinance on first reading. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Moss. 4 of 7 January 24, 2017 The Manager addressed the Council recommending approval of the ordinance on first reading selecting Eastman Aggregate Enterprises, LLC for the Village's beach renourishment project. Eastman will supply and place approximately 37,500 cubic yards of beach compatible sand fill utilizing truck haul methods along the Atlantic Ocean within the Village. Tim Blankenship with Mofatt & Nichol addressed the Council regarding Beach Renourishment. There was extensive discussion from Council regarding this ordinance. The ordinance was approved on first reading, by a 7-0 roll call vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers de la Cruz, Gross, McCormick, Moss, Petros, Vice Mayor Caplan and Mayor Lindsay voting Yes. The Clerk announced the second reading of the ordinance on February 21, 2017. 9. RESOLUTIONS: The Clerk read the following resolution by title: A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE EQUITABLE SHARING PROGRAM FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE NATIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT MUSEUM IN WASHINGTON, D.C.; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Vice Mayor Caplan made a motion to approve the resolution. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Moss. The Manager and Chief Press addressed the Council recommending approval of the resolution to consider the Police Department's request to donate Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) for the development of the National Law Enforcement Museum from the Federal Asset Sharing Fund. There was discussion from Council regarding this resolution. The resolution was approved by a 7-0 voice vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers de la Cruz, Gross, McCormick, Moss, Petros, Vice Mayor Caplan and Mayor Lindsay voting Yes. 5 of 7 January 24, 2017 The Clerk read the following resolution by title: A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH ETC INSTITUTE, INC. FOR THE PREPARATION OF AN UPDATED NEEDS ASSESSMENT SURVEY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Vice Mayor Caplan made a motion to approve the resolution. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Petros. The Manager addressed the Council recommending that the Council approve the resolution to authorize the Village Manager to execute the agreement with ETC Institute, Inc. It was the consensus of Council to defer this resolution to the February 21, 2017 Council Meeting. 10. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: The following items were discussed: Mayor and Councilmembers. The Mayor addressed the Council regarding the final list of project priorities for 2017. The Attorney also addressed the Council regarding the 2017 priorities. It was the consensus of Council to add to the 12 Month Council Priorities the following items: Implementation of Safe Routes to School - the Manager will report back on this item at the February 21st Council Meeting; immediately apply for extension of existing permit for a large comprehensive beach renourisment project and seek to easing of regulatory restrictions for beach renourisment; Beach Restoration was moved from 24 Month Council Priorities to 12 Month Council Priorities; add "and utilities" to the Burying of the Power Lines line item under 24 Month Council Priorities; change title of Parking Issues under Current Status on Council Directives to: Reduce Traffic and Parking Congestion. Councilmember Moss addressed the Council regarding lighting the Village Green playground. It was the consensus of Council to direct the Manager to look into this project. Councilmember McCormick addressed the Council regarding the Village representation by our lobbyist Mr. Fausto Gomez with Gomez Barker & Associates. Councilmember de la Cruz addressed the Council regarding the Community Center and 530 Crandon Boulevard. 6 of 7 January 24, 2017 Village Attorney. The Village Attorney requested an Executive Session, on behalf of Special Counsel, regarding the following pending litigation: Village of Key Biscayne v. City of Miami et al, Case No. 15-2997 CA 21; Village of Key Biscayne v. City of Miami, Case No. 2015 -200 -AP -01 and Village of Key Biscayne v. NMMA, Case No. 2015 -9160 -CA -11, in the llth Judicial Circuit. Village Clerk. The Clerk did not submit a report. Councilmember Moss made a motion to extend the meeting to 11:05 p.m. The motion was seconded by Councilmember McCormick and approved by a 7-0 voice vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers de la Cruz, Gross, McCormick, Moss, Petros, Vice Mayor Caplan and Mayor Lindsay voting Yes. Village Manager. The Manager addressed the Council requesting authorization to BID Community Center software. 11. OTHER BUSINESS/GENERAL DISCUSSION: There was no further business discussed. 12. PENDING BUSINESS/PENDING LITIGATION: A list of pending business/pending litigation was presented to the Council. 13. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE MEETINGS/EVENTS: A schedule of future meetings and events was presented to the Council. 14. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 11:05 p.m. Conchita H. Alvarez, MMC Village Clerk Approved this A Mayra�en"#i Lindsay Mayor 21st day of January , 2017: IFA 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 PURPOSE, MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE, WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE BASED. 7 of 7