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VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING
KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA
TUESDAY, JUNE 11, 2013
COUNCIL CHAMBER
560 CRANDON BOULEVARD
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS: The meeting was called to order by
the Mayor at 7:15 p.m. Present were Councilmembers Michael W. Davey, Theodore Holloway,
Edward London, Michael E. Kelly, James S. Taintor, Vice Mayor Mayra Lindsay and Mayor
Franklin H. Caplan. Also present were Village Manager John C. Gilbert, Village Clerk Conchita H.
Alvarez and Village Attorney Stephen J. Helfivan.
2. INVOCATION: Monsignor Jose Luis Hernando, St. Agnes Catholic Church was unable
to attend the meeting.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Caplan led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. SPECIAL INTRODUCTIONS: Representative Jose Javier Rodriguez addressed the
Council giving a brief Legislative Session update.
Mr. Manny Reyes with Gomez Barker & Associates, Village's Lobbyist, also addressed the Council
giving a more extensive Legislative Session update.
Mr. George Herrera, CPA, Audit Partner with Marcum LLP presented to the Council the 2012
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.
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Chief of Fire Rescue Eric Lang addressed the Council giving an update on the Fire Department
Accreditation process.
Deputy Police Chief Joe Monteagudo and D.A.R.E. Officer Vicky Hernandez introduced Cross
Guard James Farrell and recognized him for his twenty years of service to the Village.
5. RICKENBACKER/BEAR CUT BRIDGE UPDATE: Mr. Frank Digilio with Kiewit
Infrastructure Group addressed the Council. Mr. Eugenio Ochoa with Millennium also addressed
the Council.
6. BRIEF COMMENTS BY COUNCIL: Mayor Caplan congratulated the Village Clerk for
her twenty years of service to this community.
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS: The following residents addressed the Council: Michele Estevez,
798 Crandon Boulevard; Patricia Woodson, 940 Mariner Drive; Jim O'Neill, 210 Seaview Drive;
Catherine Dowd, 101 Ocean Lane Drive; Betty Sime Conroy, 785 Crandon Boulevard; Robert
Matus, Attorney for L'Esplannade; Michael Hubbard, L'Esplannade Condo Association; Patricia
Romano, 361 Beechwood; Patricia Peralta, 761 Woodcrest Road; Timothy Stickney, addressed the
Council.
8. AGENDA: Councilmember Taintor requested to remove Item 9B from the Consent Agenda.
There was no objection to the request.
9. CONSENT AGENDA: Mayor Caplan made a motion to approve the following consent
agenda. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Kelly and approved by a 7-0 voice vote. The
vote was as follows: Councilmembers Davey, Holloway, Kelly, London, Taintor, Vice Mayor
Lindsay and Mayor Caplan voting Yes.
The minutes of the May 14, 2013 Regular Council Meeting.
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE,
FLORIDA, SELECTING GORGEOUS LANDSCAPES & LAWNS, INC. TO TRIM AND
PRUNE TREES WITHIN THE VILLAGE; AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER
TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT "A"; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
At this time Item 9B was heard.
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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, CONFIRMING THE VILLAGE'S ABILITY TO FUND AND SUPPORTING
THE PERMITTING, DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, AND MONITORING OF THE
VILLAGE'S BEACH RENOURISHMENT PROJECT; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
Mayor Caplan made a motion to approve the resolution. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Kelly.
There was extensive discussion from Council regarding this resolution. It was the consensus of
Council to direct the Attorney to bring back the resolution with the changes discussed by Council.
Mayor Caplan withdrew his motion.
10. ORDINANCES: The Clerk read the following ordinance on first reading, by title:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA, APPROVING A
CONVEYANCE OF APPROXIMATELY 57.5 FEET OF THE OCEAN DRIVE RIGHT OF
WAY, AS FURTHER LEGALLY DESCRIBED ON EXHIBIT "A," TO CONSULTATIO
KEY BISCAYNE LLC IN ACCORDANCE WITH RESOLUTION 2011-24; PROVIDING
FOR AUTHORIZATION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Councilmember Davey made a motion to adopt the ordinance on first reading. The motion was
seconded by Vice Mayor Lindsay.
The Attorney addressed the Council regarding this ordinance.
The Mayor opened the public hearing. There were no speakers present. The Mayor closed
the public hearing.
The ordinance was adopted on first reading by a 6-0 roll call vote. The vote was as follows:
Councilmembers Davey, Holloway, Kelly, Taintor, Vice Mayor Lindsay and Mayor Caplan voting
Yes. Councilmember London was out of the room at the time the vote was taken.
The Clerk announced the second reading of this ordinance on June 25, 2013.
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The Clerk read the following ordinance on first reading, by title:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE
VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY AMENDING SECTION 2-42
"CNIL PENALTIES AND RELATED TERMS CONSTRUED" OF ARTICLE III "CODE
ENFORCEMENT" OF CHAPTER 2 "ADMINISTRATION", AND BY AMENDING
ARTICLE IV "DANGEROUS INTERSECTION SAFETY" OF CHAPTER 26 "TRAFFIC
AND VEHICLES" TO ENSURE CONSISTENCY WITH SECTION 316.0083, FLORIDA
STATUTES, "THE MARK WANDALL TRAFFIC SAFETY ACT", AS AMENDED BY THE
FLORIDA LEGISLATURE THROUGH THE ENACTMENT OF CS/CS/HB HOUSE BILL
7125 DURING THE 2013 LEGISLATIVE SESSION; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN
THE CODE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR
IMPLEMENTATION; PROVIDING FOR CLERK DESIGNATED; PROVIDING FOR
SAVINGS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Councilmember Davey made a motion to adopt the ordinance on first reading. The motion was
seconded by Councilmember Holloway.
The Attorney, the Manager and Deputy Police Chief Joe Monteagudo addressed the Council
regarding this ordinance.
The Mayor opened the public hearing. There were no speakers present. The Mayor closed
the public hearing.
The ordinance was adopted on first reading by a 6-1 roll call vote. The vote was as follows:
Councilmembers Davey, Holloway, Kelly, London, Taintor and Mayor Caplan voting Yes. Vice
Mayor Lindsay voting No.
The Clerk announced the second reading of this ordinance on June 25, 2013.
There were no ordinances on second reading considered by Council.
11. RESOLUTIONS: The Clerk read the following resolution by title:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE,
FLORIDA, APPROVING A TEMPORARY PUBLIC WORKS YARD TO BE LOCATED
ON A PORTION OF THE 530 CRANDON BOULEVARD PROPERTY; AND PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Councilmember London made a motion to approve the resolution. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Davey.
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The Manager and Building, Zoning and Planning Director Jud Kurlancheek addressed the Council
recommending the approval of the resolution which provides for a temporary Public Words Yard
occupying approximately 2,894 sq. ft. at 530 Crandon Boulevard.
Councilmember London withdrew his motion.
After extensive discussion by Council. The Manager and Director Kurlancheek were instructed by
Council to find alternate sites for a Public Works yard other than 530 Crandon Boulevard.
12. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: The following items were discussed:
Mayor and Councilmembers. The Mayor addressed the Council regarding the appointment of
Special Magistrates.
The Mayor, with consensus of Council, re -appointed Magistrates Rosemary Sala and Timothy
Stickney and appointed Michele Estevez and Nancy Stoner as Magistrates. The appointment will
be from November 2012 to November 2013. The Mayor thanked Mary Foden, Mark Fried and
Timothy McCarthy and the current Magistrates for providing an outstanding service to the Village.
Councilmember Kelly addressed the Council proposing a zoning change to preclude artificial grass
in yards facing streets. It was the consensus of Council to direct staff to look into what other
communities are doing regarding artificial grass and bring this issue back at a future meeting.
Councilmember Kelly also addressed the Council regarding a possible offer to purchase the entry
block property. Due to the owners of this property filing an appeal no further discussion will take
place by Council until after the hearing takes place.
Councilmember Taintor addressed the Council proposing to create additional parking spaces at the
Community Center, proposing that additional car parking spaces be created on Fernwood Road along
the West side of the Community Center and additional golf park parking spaces be created on the
North side of the Community Center and its pool.
Director Kurlancheek addressed the Council regarding the additional parking spaces. The Director
will bring back at a future meeting layouts and costs for these additional parking spaces.
Councilmember Davey addressed the Council regarding the Comcast contract. The Attorney also
addressed the Council regarding this contract. There was extensive discussion from Council
regarding Comcast.
Councilmember Taintor addressed the Council regarding proposed Building Code changes. These
proposed changes are as follows, and are not intended to change the current FAR or 35' building
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height requirements of the Village Building Code. 1.) 71/2 ` setback on each side of a property, with
nothing allowed to encroach into the setback ---in other words, no A/C units, pool pumps,
garage/trash enclosures, carports, driveways, etc.; 2.) Concrete retaining walls on the sides and rear
of the property in order to prevent any water run off onto adjacent properties, regardless of the
elevations of the properties; 3.) 25' setback in the rear of each property and at least a 15' setback
from the property line in the front of the property; 4.) 1 designated parking space within the property
lines of a new residence for each bedroom within the residence and 5.) Open air parking spaces
allowed underneath a residence at grade level and thus below the BFE, but no enclosed garages
allowed.
There was extensive discussion from Council regarding proposed changes to the Building Code. It
was the consensus of Council to direct the Attorney to prepare a draft ordinance with changes to the
Building Code and bring it back to Council for discussion.
Village Attorney. The Attorney requested an Executive Session regarding a lawsuit from H&R
Paving vs. Village of Key Biscayne. The Attorney and the Clerk will work on a date and time that
is convenient for the Council.
Village Clerk. The Clerk did not submit a report.
Village Manager. The Manager and Director Kurlancheek addressed the Council recommending that
a public hearing date be set to consider a change of zoning at the L'Esplannade Shopping Center
from Office (0-1) to Commercial (C-1) in order to be consistent with the Master Plan.
The Attorney addressed the Council regarding the above matter.
It was the consensus of Council to schedule the hearing for the change of zoning for L'Esplannade
Shopping Center on August 27, 2013.
The Manager also addressed the Council regarding the first amendment to the Interlocal agreement
between the Village of Key Biscayne and the School Board of Miami Dade County, Florida to
establish funding and cost sharing collaboration to build a Grade 6-12 educational facility and
recreational fields at the Mast Academy Campus, and to undertake physical improvements at the Key
Biscayne K-8 Center. The first amended extended the completion date of the recreational fields to
at least August 31, 2013 and was approved by Council.
Lourdes Abadin, Financial Consultant for the Village, addressed the Council regarding the
Village's bonding requirements in the Interlocal agreement.
There was extensive discussion regarding the possible addition of a gymnasium to the MAST
Academy.
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13. OTHER BUSINESS/GENERAL DISCUSSION: There was no further business discussed.
14. PENDING BUSINESS/PENDING LITIGATION: A list of pending business/pending
litigation was presented to the Council.
15. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE MEETINGS/EVENTS: A schedule of future meetings and
events was presented to the Council.
16. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 10:45 p.m.
Resp
ully submitted:
zdJi.
onchita H. Alvarez, MMC
Village Clerk
Approved this 25th o June 2013: a-3)
Fra H. Caplan
Mayor
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 TESTIMONYAND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH
THE APPEAL IS TO BE BASED.
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