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VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2012
COUNCIL CHAMBER
560 CRANDON BOULEVARD
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS: The meeting was called to order by
the Mayor at 7:46 p.m. Present were Councilmembers Michael W. Davey, Enrique Garcia, Robert
Gusman, Mayra P. Lindsay, James S. Taintor, Vice Mayor Michael E. Kelly and Mayor Franklin H.
Caplan. Also present were Village Manager John C. Gilbert, Village Clerk Conchita H. Alvarez and
Village Attorney Stephen J. Helfman.
2. BRIEF COMMENTS BY COUNCIL: Councilmember Davey addressed the Council and
the public regarding the recent car burglaries recommending that residents lock their cars.
Councilmember Taintor addressed the Council regarding Workers Compensation for the sitting
Village Council.
The Mayor reported that the Manager and several Department Heads attended a meeting of the
Miami -Dade League of Cities.
3. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: Mayor Caplan presented a Proclamation to the Zambrano
Family celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the Donut Gallery.
Bertha Goldenberg, P.E., Assistant Director to the Miami -Dade County Water and Sewer
Department addressed the Council.
The Mayor addressed the Council regarding the proposed project for the Silver Sands.
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Santiago Echemendia, Attorney representing the Red Dragon Sands, Ltd. addressed the
Council.
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS: The following residents addressed the Council: Ed Meyer, 798
Crandon Boulevard and Melissa White, 628 Ridgewood.
5. AGENDA: Mayor Caplan made a motion to hear Item 7B2 before Item 7B1 and
Councilmember Taintor requested the addition of a discussion regarding Impact Fees as Item 9A8
and also requested to hear Items 9A4 and 9A6 prior to hearing Item 8B. There was no objection to
the agenda changes.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: There were no minutes submitted for Council approval.
7. ORDINANCES: The Clerk read the following ordinance on first reading, by title:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA, CREATING
SECTION 8-202 "FEEDING OF OWNERLESS OR STRAY CATS" OF THE VILLAGE
CODE OF ORDINANCES; PROHIBITING THE OUTDOOR FEEDING OF STRAY OR
OWNERLESS CATS SO AS TO CAUSE THEM TO CONGREGATE IN NUMBERS ON OR
NEAR A GIVEN PROPERTY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Councilmember Davey made a motion to approve the ordinance on first reading. The motion was
seconded by Councilmember Lindsay.
The Mayor opened the public hearing. Dr. Steve Eastman, 180 Crandon Boulevard and Jay
Held, 210 Greenwood Drive addressed the Council. The Mayor closed the public hearing.
There was extensive discussion from Council regarding this ordinance.
Councilmember Taintor made a motion to continue the hearing on November 20, 2012. The motion
was seconded by Vice Mayor Kelly and approved by a 7-0 voice vote. The vote was as follows:
Councilmembers Davey, Garcia, Gusman, Lindsay, Taintor, Vice Mayor Kelly and Mayor Caplan
voting Yes.
The Clerk read the following ordinance on second reading, by title:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA, AMENDING
SECTIONS 30-33(3) AND 30-73(G) OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF ORDINANCES,
AMENDING THE SITE PLAN REVIEW PROCEDURES TO PROHIBIT THE APPROVAL
OF ADDITIONAL DENSITY IN EXCESS OF DENSITY PREVIOUSLY APPROVED
PURSUANT TO A VALID DEVELOPMENT ORDER; PROVIDING FOR
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EtFECTIVENESS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS;
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Vice Mayor Kelly made a motion to adopt the ordinance on second reading. The motion was
seconded by Mayor Caplan.
The Mayor opened the public hearing. Santiago Echemendia, Attorney representing the Red
Dragon Sands, Ltd. and Charles Sieger, Miami addressed the Council. The Mayor closed the
public hearing.
The Attorney addressed the Council regarding this ordinance.
Concilmember Taintor proposed to add the words "if any" at the end of Section 4 (4). There was
no objection to the request.
Councilmember Davey made a motion to defer the ordinance. The motion died for a lack of a
second.
The ordinance was approved on second reading by a 5-2 roll call vote. The vote was as follows:
Councilmembers Davey, Lindsay, Taintor, Vice Mayor Kelly and Mayor Caplan voting Yes.
Councilmembers Garcia and Gusman voting No.
The Clerk read the following ordinance on second reading, by title:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA, AMENDING
SECTION 30-103 "HOTEL RESORT DISTRICT;" PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENTS TO
SECTION 30-103(A) RELATING TO THE PURPOSE AND USES; PROVIDING FOR
AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 30-103(B) RELATING TO THE DEVELOPMENT
REGULATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 30-184 "AMOUNT OF
REQUIRED OFF-STREET PARKING" RELATING TO THE REQUIRED OFF-STREET
PARKING FOR HOTELS AND MOTELS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Vice Mayor Kelly made a motion to adopt the ordinance on second reading. The motion was
seconded by Councilmember Lindsay.
The Mayor opened the public hearing. Bob de la Fuente and Santiago Echemendia,
Attorneys on behalf of the Silver Sands and Charles Viscito, 141 Crandon Boulevard
addressed the Council. The Mayor closed the public hearing.
The Attorney addressed the Council regarding this ordinance.
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Councilmember Davey made an amending motion to reinstate the deleted language under District
purpose and Development regulations, Density and to include the vested right procedures approved
in the previous ordinance. The motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Kelly and approved by a 5-2
roll call vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers Davey, Lindsay, Taintor, Vice Mayor Kelly
and Mayor Caplan voting Yes. Councilmembers Garcia and Gusman voting No.
The ordinance, as amended, was approved by a 5-2 roll call vote. The vote was as follows:
Councilmembers Davey, Lindsay, Taintor, Vice Mayor Kelly and Mayor Caplan voting Yes.
Councilmembers Garcia and Gusman voting No.
8. RESOLUTIONS: 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 SCHOOL DISTRICT'S
CAPITAL BOND REFERENDUM TO MODERNIZE AND CONSTRUCT SCHOOLS,
INCLUDING TECHNOLOGY UPGRADES AT ALL SCHOOLS; PROVIDING FOR
TRANSMITTAL; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Caplan made a motion to approve the resolution. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Davey.
Luis Lauredo, 201 Crandon Boulevard and Charles Viscito, 141 Crandon Boulevard
addressed the Council.
The resolution was approved by a 7-0 voice vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers Davey,
Garcia, Gusman, Lindsay, Taintor, Vice Mayor Kelly and Mayor Caplan voting Yes.
At this time Items 9A4 and 9A6 were heard. Vice Mayor Kelly addressed the Council regarding the
Miami Tennis Cup.
The Mayor also addressed the Council regarding the Crandon Park Tennis Center.
Councilmember Garcia withdrew Item 8B.
Karen Llorente, on behalf of the KB Chamber of Commerce addressed the Council regarding
the Tennis Center and the results of a survey conducted by the Chamber.
Charles Viscito, 141 Crandon Boulevard also addressed the Council regarding the expansion
of the Tennis Center.
9. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: The following items were discussed:
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Mayor and Councilmembers. Mayor Caplan, with consensus of Council appointed Mr. Ramon
Rodriguez as a Pension Board Trustee to replace the vacancy left by former Councilmember Steve
Liedman.
At this time the Manager's report was heard.
Village Manager. The Manager addressed the Council giving an update on the Exclusion Zone.
The Manager also addressed the Council regarding the Key Biscayne Library hours of operation.
The Manager addressed the Council regarding security cameras. The Manager requested direction
from Council regarding the installation of five cameras on Mashta Island.
Chief of Police Charles Press addressed the Council regarding the security cameras requested
by the residents of Mashta, reporting that the approximate cost is $150,000.
It was the consensus of Council to direct staff to report back to Council and report on the neighbors
suggestions.
The Manager also addressed the Council regarding the Consultatio Voluntary Covenant reporting
that the Village has received the second contribution of $1,500,000.
Vice Mayor Kelly addressed the Council regarding a Senior Center Committee. It was the consensus
of Council to contact Ed Stone to provide suggested participants and let it be a Mayor appointed
Committee.
Mayor Caplan addressed the Council regarding setting a date for a Zoning, Planning and Community
Design Workshop. It was the consensus of Council to hold this Workshop on Wednesday,
November 28th at 7:00 p.m.
Building, Zoning and Planning Director Jud Kurlancheek addressed the Council regarding the
Workshop.
Councilmember Davey addressed the Council regarding several requests from Mashta Island
residents, especially the fishing activities from the Mashta Bridge.
Village Attorney. The Attorney did not submit a report.
Councilmember Davey made a motion to extend the meeting until 11:05 p.m. The motion was
seconded by Councilmember Garcia and approved by a 7-0 voice vote. The vote was as follows:
Councilmembers Davey, Garcia, Gusman, Lindsay, Taintor, Vice Mayor Kelly and Mayor Caplan
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voting Yes.
Village Clerk. The Clerk addressed the Council reporting that the Community Center is very busy
and the only available date for the Installation Ceremony is Saturday, November 17th at 7:00 P.M.,
followed by a reception around the pool. The Clerk is requesting approval from Council to hold the
Installation Ceremony on this date.
The Clerk was directed to circulate new dates, among the Council, for the Installation Ceremony
preferably a weekday.
At this time Councilmember Taintor addressed the Council regarding Impact Fees.
The Attorney addressed the Council regarding these fees.
10. OTHER BUSINESS/GENERAL DISCUSSION: There was no further business discussed.
11. PENDING BUSINESS/PENDING LITIGATION: A list of pending business/pending
litigation was presented to the Council.
12. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE MEETINGS/EVENTS: A schedule of future meetings and
events was presented to the Council.
13. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 11:07 p.m.
Conchita H. Alvarez, MMC
Village Clerk
Ap •d this 23rd day 'f / tZ'r 2012:
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lin 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 TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE BASED.
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