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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA
TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2015
COUNCIL CHAMBER
560 CRANDON BOULEVARD
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS: The meeting was called to order by
the Mayor at 7:14 p.m. Present were Councilmembers Luis de la Cruz, Michael E. Kelly, Edward
London, Vice Mayor Franklin H. Caplan and Mayor Mayra P. Lindsay. Councilmembers Theodore
Holloway and James S. Taintor (due to being in the hospital) were absent. Also present were Village
Manager John C. Gilbert, Village Clerk Conchita H. Alvarez and Village Attorney Stephen J.
Hellman.
2. INVOCATION: Rabbi Yoel Caroline, Chabad of Key Biscayne gave an invocation.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Lindsay led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. BRIEF COMMENTS BY COUNCIL: At this time Mayor Lindsay introduced State
Representative Jose Javier Rodriguez who addressed the Council giving a legislative update;
Councilmember Kelly addressed the Council regarding the improved condition of the beach and the
showers at the end of the walkways and Mayor Lindsay addressed the Council and the public inviting
all residents to attend the City of Miami Commission Meeting on Thursday, May 14, 2015 at 4:00
p.m. at this meeting they will consider the appeal on the Certificate of Appropriateness.
5. SPECIAL INTRODUCTION: There were no special introductions.
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Alejandro Zizold, 798 Crandon Boulevard and CristinaFigueredo
Zizold, 798 Crandon Boulevard addressed the Council.
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7. AGENDA: Mayor Lindsay requested to hear Item 10C before Item 10A; Councilmember
Kelly requested the addition of an update regarding the purchase of the new exercise equipment for
the gym as Item 11A3 and Mayor Lindsay also requested an update on the purchase of art work that
was being considered by the Art in Public Places as Item 11A4. There was no objection to the
agenda changes.
8. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Vice Mayor Caplan made a motion to approve the minutes
of the April 28, 2015 Zoning Meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Kelly and
approved by a 5-0 voice vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers de la Cruz, Kelly, London,
Vice Mayor Caplan and Mayor Lindsay voting Yes.
9. ORDINANCES: There were no ordinances considered by Council.
10. RESOLUTIONS: 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 PREPARE CONSTRUCTION
DOCUMENTS AND ISSUE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR THE CONSTRUCTION
OF THE SOUTH AND NORTH MASHTA DRIVE TRAFFIC CALMING
IMPROVEMENTS; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Councilmember de la Cruz made a motion to approve the resolution. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Kelly.
The Manager and Building, Zoning and Planning Jud Kurlancheek addressed the Council
recommending that the Council approve the resolution authorizing the Village Manager to prepare
construction documents and issue a request for proposal for the construction of permanent traffic
calming improvements at South and North Mashta Drive.
There was discussion from Council regarding this resolution.
The resolution was approved by a 5-0 voice vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers de la
Cruz, Kelly, London, Vice Mayor Caplan and Mayor Lindsay voting Yes.
The Clerk read the following resolution by title:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE,
FLORIDA, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH STANARD & ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR
SERGEANT PROMOTIONAL TESTING SERVICES WITHIN THE VILLAGE; FOR AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED SEVENTEEN THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED DOLLARS
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($17,600.00), FROM THE FEDERAL ASSET SHARING ACCOUNT; PROVIDING FOR A
WAIVER OF COMPETITIVE BIDDING; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORIZATION; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Councilmember Kelly made a motion to approve the resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mayor Lindsay.
The Manager and Chief of Police Charles Press addressed the Council recommending that the
Council consider entering into an agreement with Stanard and Associates to establish a formal
promotional examination for the rank of Police Sergeant. The funding source shall be the Federal
Asset Sharing Fund not to exceed $17,600.00.
There was extensive discussion from Council regarding this resolution.
The resolution was approved by a 4-1 voice vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers de la
Cruz, Kelly, Vice Mayor Caplan and Mayor Lindsay voting Yes. Councilmember London voting
No.
The Clerk read the following resolution by title:
A CAPITAL PROJECT AUTHORIZING RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF
THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA, SELECTING GREEN SOURCE
LANDSCAPE AND SPORT TURF, INC. FOR THE RESURFACING OF THE VILLAGE
GREEN ATHLETIC FIELDS; AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO
NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT RELATED TO THE SAME; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Vice Mayor Caplan made a motion to approve the resolution. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember London.
The Manager addressed the Council recommending that the Council approve the resolution which
authorizes the Village Manager to select a firm for the resurfacing of the Village Green athletics
fields and also authorizes the Village Manager to negotiate and execute the agreement.
There was discussion from Council regarding this resolution.
The resolution was approved by a 5-0 voice vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers de la
Cruz, Kelly, London, Vice Mayor Caplan and Mayor Lindsay voting Yes.
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The Clerk read the following resolution by title:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE,
FLORIDA, SELECTING THE PROPOSAL OF EAC CONSULTING, INC. FOR
ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR TASK 1 OF THE STORMWATER IMPROVEMENT
IMPLEMENTATION PLAN; AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO EXECUTE
AN AGREEMENT FOR SUCH SERVICES; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Councilmember Kelly made a motion to approve the resolution. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember de la Cruz.
The Manager addressed the Council recommending approval of the resolution selecting EAC
Consulting, Inc. for Engineering Services of Task 1 of the Stormwater Implementation Plan in an
amount not to exceed $172,118.40.
The resolution was approved by a 5-0 voice vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers de la
Cruz, Kelly, London, Vice Mayor Caplan and Mayor Lindsay 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
EMERGENCY ALERTING SYSTEM EQUIPMENT FROM WESTNET, INC. FOR THE
VILLAGE FIRE DEPARTMENT; PROVIDING FOR WAIVER OF COMPETITIVE
BIDDING; AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS; PROVIDING FOR
IMPLEMENTATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Councilmember Kelly made a motion to approve the resolution. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember de la Cruz.
The Manager and Chief of Fire Rescue Eric Lang addressed the Council recommending approval
of the resolution providing for the purchase of emergency alerting equipment. The recommendation
is to spend up to one hundred and fifteen thousand dollars for the equipment and installation in the
Key Biscayne Fire Station. The funding source would be drawn from the CIP, Fire Rescue
Emergency Communication System and Fire Rescue Equipment CIP line items.
There was extensive discussion from Council regarding this resolution.
The resolution was approved by a 5-0 voice vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers de la
Cruz, Kelly, London, Vice Mayor Caplan and Mayor Lindsay voting Yes.
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11. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: The following items were discussed:
Mayor and Councilmembers. Councilmember de la Cruz addressed the Council requesting an update
on Village traffic issues, including but not limited to Crandon signaling and also an update on the
Mobility Study.
Mr. Edward Ng with the Corradino Group and Chief Press addressed the Council.
Mayor Lindsay addressed the Council regarding a proposed bike trail resolution and strategy for
Rickenbacker Causeway Bike access; discussion on best policy for Key Biscayne to take on
Rickenbacker Bike Trail and discussion on the benefits of design competition.
Mr. Edward Ng with the Corradino Group addressed the Council.
There was extensive discussion from Council regarding the above mentioned issues.
It was the consensus of Council to direct staff to draft legislation that addresses all of the above
concerns.
Councilmember Kelly addressed the Council requesting an update on the purchase of exercise
equipment for the gym
Parks and Recreation Director Todd Hofferberth addressed the Council stating that staff will make
a recommendation at the next Council meeting on May 26, 2015.
Mayor Lindsay requested an update on the purchase of the art work from Prudence Gil that was
being considered by the Art in Public Places Board.
Director Kurlancheek addressed the Council reporting that the art work will be on display in the
Manager's office for the public to view.
Village Attorney. The Attorney did not submit a report.
Village Clerk. The Clerk did not submit a report.
Village Manager. The Manager addressed the Council regarding the Dog Park at the North Village
Green. The Manager recommended that the Village Council review the budget and determine which,
if any of the "optional Improvements" should be eliminated from the scope of work. The cost of
constructing the park with all of the "Optional Improvements" with artificial turf is $ 829,930. The
cost with natural turf is $587,976. The difference in cost between the artificial turf and natural turf
is $241,954. These costs do not include design fees for the preparation of construction documents,
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biding, award, and construction management which are estimated at $154,000.
Katie Petros, Dog Park Committee Chairman, and Alejandro Zizold, 798 Crandon Boulevard
addressed the Council.
Javier Sahnan with Stantec also addressed the Council regarding artificial turf.
There was extensive discussion from Council regarding the construction of the dog park with
artificial turf.
Councilmember London made a motion to construct the dog park with artificial turf. The motion
was seconded by Councilmember Kelly and approved by a 4-1 voice vote. The vote was as follows:
Councilmembers de la Cruz, Kelly, London and Mayor Lindsay voting Yes. Vice Mayor Caplan
voting No.
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 9:25 p.m.
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Conchita H. Alvarez, MMC
Village Clerk
Approved this 26th day of May 2015:
MayraPada Lindsay
Mayor
IFA PERSON DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL WITH RESPECT
TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED ATA 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.
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