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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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:
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