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HomeMy Public PortalAbout06-14-22 Regular Council MeetingMINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA TUESDAY, JUNE 14, 2022 COUNCIL CHAMBER 560 CRANDON BOULEVARD 1. CALL TO ORDERJROLL CALL OF MEMBERS: The meeting was called to order by the Mayor at 6:00 p.m. Present were Councilmembers Franklin H. Caplan, Luis Lauredo, Edward London, Allison McCormick, Ignacio Segurola, Vice Mayor Brett G. Moss and Mayor Michael W. Davey. Also present were Village Manager Steven C. Williamson, Village Clerk Jocelyn B. Koch and Village Attorney Chad Friedman. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Key Biscayne Boy Scout Troop #149 led the Pledge of Allegiance and Posted the Colors. Mayor Davey addressed the public introducing Boy Scout Troop # 149 and thanked all those involved in helping to form the new scout troop and recognized today being Flag Day and the 245th Anniversary of the adoption of our nation's colors. 3. INVOCATION: Rabbi Avremel Caroline with Chabad of Key Biscayne gave an invocation. 4. BRIEF COMMENTS BY COUNCIL: Mayor Davey reported attending a recently held national security seminar where everyone was able to talk and discuss issues with each other and stated that everyone needs to listen more to those with differing opinions in order for the community to continue being a wonderful place to live. Mayor Davey also wished Councilmember London a Happy Birthday; Councilmember Caplan thanked the administration for the planning of the Strategic Planning Session held on June 1st, 2022 and Councilmember Lauredo thanked the community and the PTA for their recent efforts at the Key Biscayne Community School. 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS: The following residents addressed the Council: Jackie Kellogg, 115 Sunrise Drive; Michelle Estevez, 425 Grapetree Drive, representing Le Phare Condo and Oscar Sardinas, 575 Crandon Boulevard. June 14, 2022 6. AGENDA: Councilmember Lauredo requested the deferral of Item 8A to the next Regular Council Meeting; Mayor Davey requested the addition of a discussion regarding West Mashta Drive Sewer System as Item 12B3, and requested on behalf of the administration, the deferral of Item 9A to the next Regular Council Meeting and Councilmember London requested the addition of a discussion regarding Animal Cruelty as Item 1284 and to withdraw Item 12B1. The Attorney addressed the public reporting that Item 9A is being deferred to a date certain of July 26, 2022. Councilmember Caplan made a motion to approve the agenda, as amended. The motion was seconded by Mayor Davey and approved by a 7-0 voice vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers Caplan, Lauredo, London, McCormick, Segurola, Vice Mayor Moss and Mayor Davey voting Yes. 7. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: There were no special presentations. 8. CONSENT AGENDA: Mayor Davey made a motion to approve the following consent agenda. The motion was seconded by Councilmember McCormick. A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA, APPROVING AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER FOR ACCESS TO CERTAIN EXEMPT INFORMATION MAINTAINED BY THE PROPERTY APPRAISER'S OFFICE; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORIZATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR THE SUBMISSION TO THE VILLAGE ELECTORS FOR APPROVAL OR DISAPPROVAL OF A SERIES OF PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE VILLAGE CHARTER, AS PROVIDED BY THE CHARTER REVISION COMMISSION REPORT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 7.06 OF THE VILLAGE CHARTER; PROVIDING REQUISITE BALLOT LANGUAGE FOR SUBMISSION OF THE CHARTER AMENDMENTS TO THE ELECTORATE; CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION ON THE PROPOSED CHARTER AMENDMENTS TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, THE 8TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2022, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE GENERAL ELECTION BEING HELD ON SAID DATE; PROVIDING FOR VOTING AT THE POLLS; PROVIDING FOR NOTICE OF ELECTION; PROVIDING FOR REQUISITE BALLOT LANGUAGE; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CHARTER; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The consent agenda, as amended, was approved by a 7-0 voice vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers Caplan, Lauredo, London, McCormick, Segurola, Vice Mayor Moss and Mayor Davey voting Yes. 2 of 8 June 14, 2022 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, GRANTING A UTILITY EASEMENT TO THE FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT COMPANY (FPL) FOR UTILITY UNDERGROUNDING AT PARADISE PARK; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORIZATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Davey made a motion to approve the resolution. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Caplan. Public Works Director Jake Ozyman addressed the Council regarding the above resolution. The resolution was approved by a 7-0 voice vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers Caplan, Lauredo, London, McCormick, Segurola, Vice Mayor Moss and Mayor Davey 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, SELECTING RESTATE CONSTRUCTION LLC FOR THE PUBLIC BEACH ACCESS IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $110,000; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORIZATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Davey made a motion to approve the resolution. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Caplan. Director Ozyman addressed the Council regarding the above resolution and reported that project costs were brought under budget with construction scheduled to begin after July 4th, 2022. The resolution was approved by a 7-0 voice vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers Caplan, Lauredo, London, McCormick, Segurola, Vice Mayor Moss and Mayor Davey voting Yes. 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 ISSUE A WORK ORDER TO MOFFATT & NICHOL, INC. FOR ENGINEERING, SURVEYING, AND MARINE BIOLOGICAL SERVICES RELATING TO THE BEACH RENOURISHMENT PROJECT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $80,000; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Davey made a motion to approve the resolution. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Caplan. 3 of 8 June 14, 2022 Chief Resilience and Sustainability Officer Dr. Roland Samimy addressed the Council regarding the above resolution and that this item is for the second year of the biological and physical monitoring required by the beach renourishment permit. There was discussion from Council regarding the above resolution. The resolution was approved by a 7-0 voice vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers Caplan, Lauredo, London, McCormick, Segurola, Vice Mayor Moss and Mayor Davey voting Yes. 11. PUBLIC COMMENTS: The following resident addressed the Council: Michelle Estevez, 425 Grapetree Drive representing the Square Shopping Center. Village Manager. The Manager addressed the Council announcing a ribbon cutting event will be held on June 16th, 2022 at the Lake Park with music and food and to celebrate the July 4th holiday there will be a parade, picnic and fireworks show and a Vision Plan Board Meeting will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 18`h, 2022. Also, the Manager reported that he and Chief of Police Frank Sousa will be traveling up the coast in order to acquire a new maritime vessel for the Police department and thanked the Fire Rescue, Police and Public Works departments for their response efforts regarding the recent storm. Director Ozyman addressed the Council stating that there are two sewer lift stations near the LePhare Condos: one on West Mashta Drive near the Mashta bridge and one on Island Drive. Councilmember London and Director Ozyman addressed the public giving a brief explanation of how pump and lift stations work. Director Ozyman reported that the Island Drive lift station had a power failure during the recent storm which caused a sewer infiltration issue. There was discussion from Council and the Manager regarding the above item and that this is a recurring issue. The Manager addressed the Council reporting that during the storm, the wastewater treatment plant on Virginia Key "topped over" which caused a contaminated water alert for two and a half days for the area's beaches. The Manager reported that staff will continue to work with WASD to address the sewer issue on West Mashta Drive. Chief Sousa addressed the Council reporting on a status update regarding the Community Policing Program: two police officer positions were filled, two public safety open houses were held, and 5 SEPTED Surveys were completed at Village parks. The golf cart ordinance was revised for educational, compliance and enforcement issues. Also, the required security camera system has been identified which will be installed throughout the Village. The Police department collaborated with Miami -Dade County, City of Miami and the FWC (Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission) to reduce traffic and maritime incidents and police officer training was increased. There was discussion from Council regarding public safety. Councilmember Lauredo addressed the Council stating that the Village has improved their relationships with Miami -Dade County and the City of Miami to help address these public safety issues. 4 of 8 June 14, 2022 Chief Sousa addressed the Council reporting on a status update regarding scooter safety including having an educational campaign for parents and kids using a collaborate approach including public service announcements. There was discussion from Council and Chief Sousa regarding the above item and police enforcement. Councilmember McCormick addressed the public stating that no scooters are allowed to be used on the Village Green. Fire Rescue Chief Eric Lang addressed the Council reporting on Hurricane Preparedness & Debris Management stating that there was a collaborative effort to address the recent storm among the following departments: Police, Fire Rescue, Public Works, Communications and Parks & Recreation. The Fire Rescue department received 21 calls for service, the Police responded to 18 calls for service and multiple emergency communications were issued to the public. Chief Lang is working to improve identifying and communicating the different phases of threats internally and externally and will formally announce those phases to the public. Chief Lang stated that there is a need for a highwater response vehicle and stressed to the public to have a plan in place in case a mandatory evacuation order is issued due to an impending hurricane. Councilmember Lauredo addressed the administration regarding sending clear communications to residents especially new residents if there is a mandatory evacuation order. There was discussion from Council, the Manager and Chief Lang regarding the above items. The Manager addressed the Council reporting that there will be a hurricane exercise in late July focusing on evacuation and reentry. The Manager also reported on addressing stormwater and facility issues including roof leaks in the Community Center. There was discussion from Council and Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Director Todd Hofferberth regarding the community center's roof status and future renovations. Building Official Rene Velasco addressed the Council on a status update reporting on 40 -year certifications: 9 of the 37 buildings have achieved compliance, 3 buildings have submitted permit applications and 3 have obtained permits to complete repairs. The building management companies are being contacted daily to let them know about future changes in compliance. Building Official Velasco addressed the Council reporting on new state law rules and regulations and that homeowner associations will not be able to wave their reserves and that there will be stricter structural and electrical inspections. There was discussion from Council and Building Official Velasco regarding the lack of engineers in Florida and resource options available for building managers to be able to locate engineers. Director Hofferberth addressed the Council reporting that the Mast Academy solar panels 5 of 8 .June 14, 2022 installation project is moving forward. Mayor Davey thanked all the participants involved including the Green Champions and Mast Academy students. Dr. Samimy addressed the Council reporting on the status of the vessel exclusion zone. There was discussion from Council and Dr. Samimy regarding the options available for the relocation of the two northernmost markers and the installation of the regulatory buoys between the five existing markers. It was the consensus of Council to move the two northernmost markers outward to the 300 ft. limit and install the regulatory buoys in line with those five existing markers. Dr. Samimy addressed the Council reporting on the status of the Resilient Strategy Infrastructure Integration and Implementation Plan development which is the intended to be the roadmap in order to get the Village to be a resilient Key Biscayne. Councilmember Lauredo addressed Dr. Samimy regarding the direction of the "No dogs on the beach" signs and that they need to be visible while walking onto the beach and walking from the beach. The Manager addressed the Council stating that the signs will be installed on both sides. Capital Improvement Projects and Grants Manager Colleen Blank addressed the Council reporting on a status update for the CIP Projects and that 6 of the projects have been completed. There was extensive discussion from Council, the Manager and CIP and Grants Manager Blank regarding the design of Hampton Park, receiving community input and civic engagement prior to having any contracts signed or any professional commitments. Also discussed were past maintenance and vandalism issues and the Manager stated that two community meetings will be held prior to any projects being done in the Village. CIP and Grants Manager Blank and Director Hofferberth addressed the Council reporting on a status update regarding the Calusa Park resurfacing project which facilitated 6 pickleball courts, 1 basketball court and 4 tennis courts. There was discussion from Council regarding the Lake Park Ribbon Cutting Event which is to be held at 6:30 p.m. on June 16th, 2022. The Manager addressed the Council stating that the CIP projects are presented in the agenda in order to inform the public. The Manager addressed the Council recommending transferring control of the entrance sign to the administration from the Clerk's office. Communications would control the sign during the day and the Police department would control the sign in the evenings and on weekends. There was discussion from Council and the Clerk regarding the administering of the entrance sign, emergency notifications, and "over messaging" concerns. Councilmember Lauredo made a motion to transfer control of the entrance sign to the administration. The motion was seconded by Mayor Davey. 6 of 8 June 14, 2022 The Manager addressed the Council regarding the entrance sign policy moving forward including the Clerk's messages for council meetings will continue to be posted and having control of the sign would be another platform for the administration to communicate with the residents. The Attorney addressed the Council regarding the above item. Councilmember McCormick addressed the Council regarding having a message board for visitors before the Rickenbacker Causeway toll booth. The Manager addressed the Council stating that he will look into this with Miami -Dade County. The Lauredo motion was approved by a 6-1 voice vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers Caplan, Lauredo, London, McCormick, Vice Mayor Moss and Mayor Davey voting Yes. Councilmember Segurola voting No. 12. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: The following items were discussed: Mayor and Councilmembers. Councilmember London addressed the Council regarding Zoning Text Amendments for signage on architectural features. Building & Zoning Director Jeremy Calleros-Gauger addressed the Council regarding the Village zoning rules pertaining to signage for architectural features. There was extensive discussion from Council, Director Calleros-Gauger and the Attorney regarding the above item, monument signs and revisiting this section of the code. It was the consensus of Council for the administration to come back with a solution to address the signage for the Square Shopping Centre with "mocked up" examples. Michelle Estevez, 425 Grapetree Drive representing the Square Shopping Center addressed the Council. Mayor Davey withdrew his item on the West Mashta Drive Sewer since it was addressed earlier in the Manager's Report. Councilmember London addressed the Council regarding Animal Cruelty and police enforcement. Chief Sousa addressed the Council regarding the above item and requested that residents contact the Police department to report crimes not by posts on social media. There was discussion from Council regarding the above item. The Clerk addressed the public announcing a "Clean Campaign Class" will be held on Thursday, June 23rd, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber for any candidates or interested residents. Village Attorney. The Attorney did not submit a report. 7 of 8 June 14, 2022 Village Clerk. The Clerk did not submit a report. 13. OTHER BUSINESS/GENERAL DISCUSSION: discussed. 14. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE MEETINGS/EVENTS: events was presented to the Council. There was no further business A schedule of future meetings and 15. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned a - • m. Respectfully submitted: Joc yn B. Koc Village Clerk a 1<,.,A, Approved this 26th day of July Michael W. Davey Mayor 2022: 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. 8 of 8