HomeMy Public PortalAbout02-16-24 Special Council MeetingM INUTES
SPECIAL COUN CIL M EETING
KEY BISCAYN E, FLORIDA
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2024
COUN CIL CHAMBER
560 CRA NDON BOULEY ARD
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS: The meeting was called to order
by the M ayor at 9: 10 a.m. Present were Councilmembers Franklin H. Caplan, Edward London,
Brett G . M oss, Oscar Sardinas, Fernando A. Vazquez, Vice M ayor Allison McCormick, and
M ayor Jo e I. Rasco. A lso present were Village M anager Steven C. Williamson, Village Clerk
Jocelyn B. K och, and Village A ttorn ey Chad Friedman.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: M ayor Rasco led the Pledge of Allegiance.
At this time an invocation w as given by Rabbi Avremel Caroline with Chabad of Key Biscayne.
At this tim e M ayor Rasco addressed the public sending condolences to Frank Andrews and family
fo r the loss of M egan W elsh A ndrews. Mayor Rasco sent prayers fo r the other family involved in
this tragic accident and for those who are suffering. M ayor Rasco stated the reasons for calling the
Special Council M eeting and reviewed the recent legislation, enforcement, and education
regarding m otorized scooters and electric bikes in the Village.
3. EMERGENCY ORDINANCE: The Clerk read the fo llowing emergency ordinance, by
title:
AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA,
FINDING A PUBLIC EMERGENCY AND PROHIBITING ELECTRIC BICYCLES,
MOTORIZED SCOOTERS, AND OTHER MOTORIZED MOBILITY DEVICES ON ALL
STREETS AND SIDEWALKS UNDER THE VILLAGE'S JURISDICTION; PROVIDING
FOR ENFORCEMENT; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
M ayor Rasco m ade a m otion to adopt the emergency ordinance. The motion was seconded by
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Councilmember Caplan.
The Attorney addressed the Council regarding the requirements for adoption, enforcement, and
current regulations for Crandon Boulevard.
The Mayor opened the public hearing. The following speakers addressed the
Council: Miami-Dade County Commissioner Raquel Regalado, Stephen P. Clark
Center, 111 NW l " Street, 220; Michelle Estevez, 425 Grapetree Boulevard; Andy
Herrera, 250 Fernwood Road; Mike Davey, 50 Ocean Lane Drive; Francoise
Dreuil, 799 Crandon Boulevard; Gene Stearns, 250 Cape Florida Drive; Patricia
Romano, 361 Beechwood Drive; Rose Haney, 472 Glemidge Road; Luis de la
Cruz, 640 Allendale Road; David Rocker, 791 Crandon Boulevard; Jennifer
Buttrick, 180 Cape Florida Drive; Allene Nicholson, 769 Allendale Road; Toby
Roher, 791 Crandon Boulevard; JoAnn Young, 600 Harbor Drive; Alan Fein, 525
Allendale Road; Maria Ines Torres, 791 Crandon Boulevard; Richard Heise, 781
Crandon Boulevard; Mark Fried, 525 Warren Lane; Karla Vigil-Berger, 250 Galen
Drive; Anna Palm, 199 Ocean Lane Drive; Nisim Kaneti, 150 Ocean Lane Drive;
Mauricio Gomez, 200 Ocean Lane Drive; Maria Gomez, 799 Curtiswood Road;
Kathy King, protected address; Barry Glovsky, 251 Crandon Boulevard; Steve
Simon, 335 Harbor Lane, and Armando Nunez, 320 Romano Avenue, Coral
Gables. The Mayor closed the public hearing.
There was discussion from Council regarding the above emergency ordinance and sending
condolences to the families affected.
There was additional discussion from Council and the Attorney regarding Crandon Boulevard,
grace periods for fines, the amount of fines which are capped by state law, possible future
impoundment, communications, and next steps.
Councilmember Caplan made a motion to amend the ordinance to include electric skateboards,
hoverboards, and one wheels that are motorized. The motion was seconded by Vice Mayor
McCormick and approved by a 7-0 voice vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers Caplan,
London, Moss, Sardinas, Vazquez, Vice Mayor McCormick, and Mayor Rasco voting Yes.
Councilmember Caplan made a motion to eliminate the warning violation. The motion was
seconded by Vice Mayor McCormick and approved by a 7-0 voice vote. The vote was as follows:
Councilmembers Caplan, London, Moss, Sardinas, Vazquez, Vice Mayor McCormick, and Mayor
Rasco voting Yes.
There was discussion from Council and the Attorney regarding Crandon Boulevard being
mentioned in the language of the ordinance.
Vice Mayor McCormick addressed the administration regarding sending notifications to the
public, the local schools and their PT A's, What's App chats and via the entry block sign.
Councilmember Sardinas addressed the public regarding parent involvement and self-policing.
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The Attorney will bring back an ordinance at the next Regular Council Meeting regarding
impoundment.
The emergency ordinance was adopted, as amended, by a 7-0 roll call vote. The vote was as
follows: Councilmembers Caplan, London, Moss, Sardinas, Vazquez, Vice Mayor McCormick,
and Mayor Rasco voting Yes.
4. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE MEETINGS/EVENTS: A schedule of future meetings and
events was presented to the Council.
5. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 11 :04 a.m.
Respectfully submitted:
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Village Clerk
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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
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