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Home My Public Portal About10-04-16 - Regular Council Meeting.pdfMINUTES COUNCIL MEETING KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2016 COUNCIL CHAMBER 560 CRANDON BOULEVARD 1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS: The meeting was called to order by the Mayor at 7:00 p.m. Present were Councilmembers Franklin H. Caplan, Luis de la Cruz, Theodore Holloway, Michael E. Kelly, Vice Mayor Edward London and Mayor Mayra P. Lindsay. Councilmember Gary R. Gross was absent. Also present were Village Manager John C. Gilbert, Deputy Village Clerk Jennifer Duque and Village Attorney Stephen J. Helfman. 2. INVOCATION: Pastor Dennis Eastling from the Key Biscayne Community Church gave an invocation. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Lindsay led the Pledge of Allegiance. 4. BRIEF COMMENTS BY COUNCIL: Mayor Lindsay addressed the public regarding storm preparedness and to remain aware of the latest Village press releases regarding the possibility of a storm; Councilmember de la Cruz acknowledged the Dog Park Committee, Vice Mayor London, Councilmember Kelly, Former Councilmember Michael Davey and all individuals involved regarding the completion of the newly constructed Dog Park. 5. SPECIAL INTRODUCTIONS: Councilmember de la Cruz introduced Melissa McCaughan -White and Ramiro Almeida. 1 of 6 October 4, 2016 Mr. Almeida addressed the Council regarding Optimus Ride (self -driving trolley system). The Manager, Paul Abbott from HPF Associates, Inc. and John Lehr, Florida Power & Light Project Manager for Distribution Underground, addressed the Council regarding the next steps for the proposed Village's underground utilities project. Also, Lourdes Abadin, Financial Advisor from Estrada Hinojosa & Company, Inc. addressed the Council regarding the financing options available to fund the underground utilities project. It was the consensus of Council to direct the Manager to bring back a recommended proposal for the data gathering portion of the undergrounding utility project from the pre -selected engineering firms. 6. AGENDA: Councilmember Caplan requested the addition of a discussion item regarding dog access into the newly constructed Dog Park as Item 11A8; Vice Mayor London requested the addition of a discussion item regarding Assisted Living Facilities as Item 11A9 and the Manager requested to move Item 11 D 1 regarding the Community Center Expansion prior to Item 6 (Public Comments). There were no objections to the agenda changes. At this time, the Manager and Paul Abbott from HPF Associates, Inc. addressed the Council regarding the Community Center Expansion. It was the consensus of Council to move forward with the recommended improvements to the Community Center Lobby and Wellness Center presented by Mr. Abbott. 7. PUBLIC COMMENTS: The following residents addressed the Council: Ed Meyer, 798 Crandon Boulevard; Michael Davey, 500 Ocean Lane Drive; Cecil Sanchez, 260 Cypress Drive and Brett Moss, 731 Crandon Boulevard. At this time, FPL Representatives Evelyn Abraham and Armando Fernandez addressed the Council regarding the Mashta Island power outages and FPL's proposed Village wide hardening project. 8. CONSENT AGENDA: Councilmember Caplan made a motion to approve the following consent agenda. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Holloway and approved by a 6-0 voice vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers Caplan, de la Cruz, Holloway, Kelly, Vice Mayor London and Mayor Lindsay voting Yes. A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE AND THE CITY OF MIAMI FOR FIRE RESCUE, AUTOMATIC AIDE AND ANCILLARY SERVICES; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORIZATION AND IMPLEMENTATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 2 of 6 October 4, 2016 9. ORDINANCES:The Deputy Clerk read the following ordinance on first reading, by title: A CAPITAL PROJECT AUTHORIZING ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A 20,100 SQ. FT. TRACT OF LAND FROM MIAMI-DADE COUNTY LOCATED AT 85 WEST ENID DRIVE, KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA PROVIDING FOR AUTHORIZATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Vice Mayor London made a motion to adopt the ordinance on first reading. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Caplan. The Attorney addressed the Council regarding this ordinance. There was extensive discussion from Council regarding this ordinance. The Mayor opened the public hearing. There were no speakers present. The Mayor closed the public hearing. The ordinance was approved on first reading by a 6-0 roll call vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers Caplan, de la Cruz, Holloway, Kelly, Vice Mayor London and Mayor Lindsay voting Yes. The Deputy Clerk announced the second reading of this ordinance is on November 1, 2016. 10. RESOLUTIONS: The Deputy Clerk read the following resolution by title: A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2013-42 WHICH AUTHORIZED THE VILLAGE'S $6,575,000 STORMWATER UTILITY REFUNDING AND IMPROVEMENT REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2013, IN ORDER TO LOWER THE INTEREST RATE ON SUCH BONDS; APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE BONDS; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, THE VILLAGE MANAGER AND OTHER VILLAGE OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EF'F'ECTIVE DATE. Vice Mayor London made a motion to approve the resolution. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Kelly. 3 of 6 October 4, 2016 The Manager and Lourdes Abadin, Financial Advisor from Estrada Hinojosa & Company, Inc. addressed the Council regarding the approval of this resolution. There was extensive discussion from Council regarding this resolution. The resolution was approved by a 6-0 roll call vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers Caplan, de la Cruz, Holloway, Kelly, Vice Mayor London and Mayor Lindsay voting Yes. 11. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: The following items were discussed: Mayor and Councilmembers. Councilmember de la Cruz addressed the Council regarding the procedure to obtain the best price for land purchases by the Village of Key Biscayne. There was extensive discussion from Council regarding the appropriate procedure to purchase land within the Village. The Attorney addressed the Council regarding the process of purchasing land within the Village. Councilmember Kelly addressed the Council regarding compensation for Mayor and Councilmembers. There was extensive discussion from Council regarding compensating future Councilmembers. The Attorney addressed the Council regarding the Village Charter not allowing Councilmembers to be compensated. Vice Mayor London addressed the Council regarding a motion to terminate Schwartz Media. There was extensive discussion from Council regarding Schwartz Media. Vice Mayor London made a motion to terminate Schwartz Media by November 1, 2016. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Caplan and failed by a 1-5 roll call vote. The vote was as follows: Vice Mayor London voting Yes. Councilmembers Caplan, de la Cruz, Holloway, Kelly and Mayor Lindsay voting No. Councilmember Holloway addressed the Council regarding the proposed Calusa Playhouse project. There was extensive discussion from Council regarding the proposed Calusa Playhouse project. At this time the Manager's report was heard. The Manager addressed the Council requesting a motion to authorize the Manager to proceed to construct 401 Hampton Lane Park. 4 of 6 October 4, 2016 Dr. Steve Simon, Ariel Simon and Brett Simon also addressed the Council regarding the park design features included in Option A for the property located at 401 Hampton Lane. There was extensive discussion from Council regarding the design of 401 Hampton Lane park. Councilmember Caplan made a motion to authorize the Manager to proceed with Option A to construct 401 Hampton Lane Park inclusive of an additional $15,000 landscaping budget for a total project cost not to exceed $206,000. The motion was seconded by Councilmember de la Cruz and passed by a 6-0 roll call vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers Caplan, de la Cruz, Holloway, Kelly, Vice Mayor London and Mayor Lindsay voting Yes. The Manager and Mr. Gianno A. Feoli, Director of Landscape Urbanism from Calvin, Giordano & Associates, Inc. addressed the Council regarding 530 Crandon Boulevard site plan. There was extensive discussion from Council regarding the design of 530 Crandon Boulevard. Councilmember Caplan made a motion to extend the meeting to 11:10 p.m. The motion was seconded by Councilmember de la Cruz and approved by a 6-0 voice vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers Caplan, de la Cruz, Holloway, Kelly, Vice Mayor London and Mayor Lindsay voting Yes. It was the consensus of Council to eliminate the wall on Crandon Boulevard and replace with landscaping and to move the Bedia Art onto Crandon Boulevard (corner). Village Attorney. The Attorney did not submit a report. Village Clerk. The Clerk did not submit a report. 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 11:10 p.m. 5 of 6 October 4, 2016 Respec lly submitted: ��2sf;P Jennifer Duque Chief of Staff/Deputy Village Clerk Approved this 21st day of February 2017: Mayr ILindsay Mayor If\ 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. 6of6