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Home My Public Portal About06-24-08 Zoning Meeting.tifMINUTES ZONING MEETING KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA TUESDAY, JUNE 24, 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, Thomas Thornton, Vice Mayor Jorge E. Mendia and Mayor Robert L. Vernon. Councilmembers Steve Liedman and Patricia Weinman were absent. Also present were Village Manager Genaro "Chip" Iglesias, Village Clerk Conchita H. Alvarez and Village Attorney Stephen J. Helfman. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Vernon led the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. AGENDA: The Manager, on behalf of Councilmember Weinman, requested the deferral of Item 7A to the July 8, 2008 Regular Council meeting; the Attorney requested the addition of a request to convene an Executive Session regarding the Sonesta litigation as Item 8B1; the Clerk requested the addition of a report on the candidates qualifying for the Office of Mayor as Item 8C1; Councilmember Davey requested the addition of a discussion regarding Series 2004 Bonds as Item 8A1 and also requested the addition of a discussion regarding the 4th of July Parade as Item 8A2; Councilmember Garcia requested the addition of an update on the red light cameras as Item 8A3 and also requested a discussion regarding mosquito control as Item 8A4. There was no objection to the agenda changes. 1 of June 24, 2008 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Councilmember Garcia made a motion to approve the minutes of the June 10, 2008 Regular Council Meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Thornton and approved by a 5-0 voice vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers Davey, Garcia, Thornton, Vice Mayor Mendia and Mayor Vernon voting Yes. Councilmember Thornton made a motion to approve the minutes of the June 17, 2008 Budget Workshop. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Garcia and approved by a 5-0 voice vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers Davey, Garcia, Thornton, Vice Mayor Mendia and Mayor Vernon voting Yes. 5. BUILDING, ZONING AND PLANNING: There were no zoning cases considered by Council. 6. ORDINANCES: There were no ordinances considered by Council. 7. RESOLUTIONS: The Clerk read the following resolution by title: A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA, APPROVING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE AND ADJUSTERS INTERNATIONAL, CONCERNING FEMA GRANT MANAGEMENT AND PUBLIC ADJUSTING ADVISORY SERVICES; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The Manager and Chief of Fire Rescue John C. Gilbert addressed the Council recommending approval of the resolution authorizing the execution of an agreement for Professional Services with Adjusters International. Councilmember Davey made a motion to approve the resolution. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Garcia and approved by a 5-0 voice vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers Davey, Garcia, Thornton, Vice Mayor Mendia and Mayor Vernon 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 A PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE AND ATLANTIC RADIO NETWORK, LLC FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF TRAVELERS' INFORMATION SERVICE RADIO STATION AND ENABLING SUBSEQUENT PURCHASE OF CERTAIN RELATED EQUIPMENT; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 2 of 5 June 24, 2008 The Manager addressed the Council recommending the approval of the agreement with Atlantic Radio Network, LLC for the establishment of a travelers' information radio station. Andrew P. Korge, President, Atlantic Radio Network, LLC addressed the Council regarding the agreement. Councilmember Garcia made a motion to approve the resolution. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Davey and approved by a 5-0 voice vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers Davey, Garcia, Thornton, Vice Mayor Mendia and Mayor Vernon 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, CONCERNING THE RENOVATION OF THE MULTI -PURPOSE ISLAND ROOM OF THE KEY BISCAYNE COMMUNITY CENTER (THE "PROJECT"); ACCEPTING PROPOSALS AND AUTHORIZING THE PROJECT; AUTHORIZING VILLAGE MANAGER TO EXECUTE PURCHASE ORDERS AND RELATED DOCUMENTS FOR THE PROJECT; AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS; AUTHORIZING IMPLEMENTATION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The Manager addressed the Council recommending the authorization for the renovation of the multi- purpose Island Room of the Community Center. Paul Abbott with Skyline Management addressed the Council regarding this renovation. Councilmember Garcia made a motion to approve the resolution. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Thornton and approved by a 5-0 voice vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers Davey, Garcia, Thornton, Vice Mayor Mendia and Mayor Vernon voting Yes. At this time, Kathy King, 745 Fernwood Drive, Vice Chair of the Municipal Charter High School Committee reported to the Council on the progress of the Committee. 8. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: The following items were discussed: Mayor and Councilmembers. Councilmember Davey addressed the Council regarding the amendment to the Series 2004 Bonds. Finance Director Randolph G. White addressed the Council regarding this issue. Councilmember Davey also addressed the Council regarding the 4th of July Parade inviting the Council and the public to attend the BBQ at the Beach Club on Saturday, June 29th. 3 of June 24, 2008 Councilmember Garcia addressed the Council requesting an update on the red light cameras. The Manager addressed the Council reporting that he has been in contact with the company installing the cameras and will report back to Council again on July 8, 2008. Councilmember Garcia also addressed the Council regarding mosquito control. Public Works Director Armando Nunez addressed the Council reporting that Miami -Dade County will be spraying the island prior to the 4th of July. Village Attorney. The Attorney addressed the Council requesting permission to convene an Executive Session regarding the Sonesta litigation. The Clerk will canvass the Council for a possible July 8, 2008 Executive Session. Village Clerk. The Clerk reported that pursuant to the Charter of the Village of Key Biscayne, Article V. Elections, Section 5.01 (h) Single candidates. No election for Mayor shall be required in any election if there is only one duly qualified candidate for Mayor. The duly qualified candidate shall be deemed elected. Mayor Vernon was the only resident that qualified for the office of Mayor. Village Manager. The Manager addressed the Council requesting a motion to extend the contract with Gomez Barker Associates for one more year. Councilmember Davey made a motion authorizing a one year extension to the legislative affairs professional service agreement between the Village and Gomez Barker Associates for the period of June 5, 2008 to June 4, 2009, at a compensation of $55,000. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Garcia and approved by a 5-0 voice vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers Davey, Garcia, Thornton, Vice Mayor Mendia and Mayor Vernon voting Yes. The Manager and Building, Zoning and Planning Director Jud Kurlancheek addressed the Council explaining that the projects listed in the agenda are a work in progress. A lot of the projects have been taken from existing lists of previous planning efforts, Vision 2020, etc. Some are items identified by Department Directors. These listed projects will begin to generate more public discussion and at the end we will have a long list and decisions will be made on whether they are part of the CIP (prioritize) or not. This process will continue and hopefully a more defined document will be presented to you for budget hearings discussion. The Manager addressed the Council regarding West McIntyre Street - sidewalk and safety improvements from Ridgewood Road to Fernwood Road. Ramon Castella with C3TS and Director Nunez addressed the Council regarding this project. 4 of 5 June 24, 2008 It was the consensus of Council to direct staff to further study this proposal and bring it again at a later date for Council approval. 9. OTHER BUSINESS/GENERAL DISCUSSION: There was no further business discussed. 10. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE MEETINGS/EVENTS: A schedule of future meetings and events was presented to the Council. 11 ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 8:25 p.m. Res i , ully submitt • ita H. Alvarez, CMC Village Clerk Approved this 8th day of July , 2008: Robert L. Vernon Mayor IF A 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. 5 of 5