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ZONING MEETING
KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA
TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 2008
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 Michael W. Davey, Enrique Garcia, Steve
Liedman, Thomas Thornton, Patricia Weinman, Vice Mayor Jorge E. Mendia and Mayor Robert L.
Vernon. Also present were Village Manager Genaro "Chip" Iglesias, Village Clerk Conchita H.
Alvarez and Village Attorney Stephen J. Helfman.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. AGENDA: Councilmember Weinman requested to remove Items Item 7A2 and 7A4 and
also requested the addition of a discussion regarding the Educational Channel as Item 7A6;
Councilmember Davey requested the addition of an update on the RFQ for proposed High School
as Item 7D 1 and also requested the addition of a discussion regarding sun shades for playground
equipment on the Village Green as Item 7A7; Mayor Vernon requested the addition of a report
regarding speed tables on Greenwood as Item 7A8; Councilmember Garcia requested the addition
of an update on red light cameras as Item 7A9 and also requested a discussion regarding insurance
coverage for Councilmembers as Item 7A10. There was no objection to the agenda changes.
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4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Councilmember Garcia made a motion to approve the
minutes of the March 4, 2008 Regular Council Meeting. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Weinman and approved by a 7-0 voice vote. The vote was as follows:
Councilmembers Davey, Garcia, Liedman, Thornton, Weinman, Vice Mayor Mendia and Mayor
Vernon voting Yes.
5. ORDINANCES: The Clerk read the following ordinance on first reading, by title:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR
THE SUBMISSION TO THE ELECTORS OF A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE
VILLAGE CHARTER IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 6.02(a)(i) OF THE VILLAGE
CHARTER; SUBMITTING A PROPOSED CHARTER AMENDMENT CONCERNING
SECTION 4.15 "APPROVAL BY VOTE OF ELECTORS REQUIRED FOR AMENDMENTS
TO LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS"; PROVIDING FOR AN AMENDMENT OF
SECTION 4.15 TO PROVIDE THAT VOTER APPROVAL IS REQUIRED ONLY FOR
CHANGES TO THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS (INCLUDING THE
ZONING CODE) WHICH INCREASE THE DENSITY OR INTENSITY OF LAND IN THE
HOTEL -RESORT (HR) ZONING DISTRICT ONLY; PROVIDING REQUISITE BALLOT
LANGUAGE FOR SUBMISSION TO THE ELECTORATE; CALLING A SPECIAL
ELECTION ON THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE VILLAGE CHARTER TO BE
HELD IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE REGULAR VILLAGE COUNCIL ELECTION ON
TUESDAY, THE 4TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2008; PROVIDING NOTICE OF ELECTION;
PROVIDING FOR BALLOTING AND ELECTION PROCEDURES; PROVIDING FOR
INCLUSION IN THE CHARTER; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Councilmember Davey made a motion to adopt the ordinance on first reading. The motion was
seconded by Councilmember Garcia.
Mayor Vernon proposed to include all zoning districts within the Village in the ordinance and to
make the whereas clauses more generic. Councilmember Liedman proposed to leave the election
date blank for discussion on first reading.
Councilmember Davey made a motion to defer the first reading of the ordinance to April 8, 2008
with direction to the Attorney to incorporate the proposed changes. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Liedman and approved by a 7-0 voice vote. The vote was as follows:
Councilmembers Davey, Garcia, Liedman, Thornton, Weinman, Vice Mayor Mendia and Mayor
Vernon voting Yes.
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6. RESOLUTIONS: The Clerk read the following resolution by title:
A CAPITAL PROJECT AUTHORIZING RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF
THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA, CONCERNING THE REPAIR OF POOL
HEATER AT COMMUNITY CENTER SWIMMING POOL (THE "REPAIR PROJECT");
AUTHORIZING AND RATIFYING POOL HEATER REPAIR WORK WHICH WAS DONE
ON EMERGENCY BASIS; APPROVING AND RATIFYING VILLAGE MANAGER'S
EXECUTION OF PROPOSAL, PURCHASE ORDERS AND RELATED DOCUMENTS FOR
THE REPAIR PROJECT; AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS; AUTHORIZING
IMPLEMENTATION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The Manager addressed the Council regarding this resolution.
Councilmember Davey made a motion to approve the resolution. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Weinman and approved by a 7-0 voice vote. The vote was as follows:
Councilmembers Davey, Garcia, Liedman, Thornton, Weinman, Vice Mayor Mendia and Mayor
Vernon voting Yes.
7. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: The following items were discussed:
Mayor and Councilmembers. Councilmember Weinman addressed the Council regarding the
creation of a Green Initiative Citizens' Committee.
The Attorney addressed the Council regarding the creation of this Committee and recommended that
the residents involved continue working as a group and not as a Council appointed Committee.
Councilmember Weinman also reported that the Village has been invited to participate as part of
"Earth Hour" on March 29th organized by the World Wildlife Fund and other environmental groups.
You can participate by turning lights off between 8-9 p.m. on March 29th.
Councilmember Weinman addressed the Council regarding the Sewer Project and staff efforts to
minimize impact on residents.
The Manager and Public Works Director Armando Nunez addressed the Council regarding the
Sewer Project.
Mike Kelly, 395 Gulf Road addressed the Council.
There was extensive discussion from Council regarding this project.
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Councilmember Weinman discussed the Community Center's evolution and possible next steps
stating that it is time to reassess and focus on the Community Center as a business.
Councilmember Weinman also addressed the Council regarding the Educational Channel available
to the Village. The Manager addressed the Council regarding this issue and reported that once
Comcast finishes the conversion process going on right now, the Village will look into the possibility
of having certain programing on the Educational Channel.
Councilmember Davey addressed the Council regarding the possibility of installing sun shades for
the playground equipment on the Village Green. The cost is approximately $25,000.
Director of Parks and Recreation Todd Hofferberth addressed the Council regarding this proposal.
Mayor Vernon addressed the Council regarding the speed tables, approved by Council, to be installed
on Greenwood.
Director Nunez addressed the Council regarding the speed tables. It was the consensus of Council
to place this item on the April 8th agenda.
Councilmember Garcia requested an update on the red light cameras. The Manager addressed the
Council regarding this project.
Councilmember Garcia also addressed the Council regarding insurance coverage for
Councilmembers.
Village Attorney. The Attorney did not submit a report.
Village Clerk. The Clerk did not submit a report.
Village Manager. Councilmember Davey requested an update regarding the RFQ for the proposed
High School on Key Biscayne. The Manager reported that three proposals were received. The
Committee evaluated one proposal and the next proposal will be evaluated tentatively on March
27th. The Manager also reported that a meeting was held with School Board Representative
Augustin Barrera.
Building, Zoning and Planning Director Jud Kurlancheek addressed the Council regarding this issue.
8. OTHER BUSINESS/GENERAL DISCUSSION: There was no further business discussed.
9. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE MEETINGS/EVENTS: A schedule of future meetings and
events was presented to the Council.
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10. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
Respectfully submitte
Conchita H. Alvarez, CMC
Village Clerk
,-.046,
Approved this 8th y April , 2008:
Robert L. Vernon
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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