Approve minutes from January 2026 council meetings

WORKSHOP MINUTES FRIDAY, JANUARY 9, 2026, 9:30 A.M. PINECREST MUNICIPAL CENTER/COUNCIL CHAMBER 12645 PINECREST PARKWAY PINECREST, FLORIDA The workshop was called to order by the mayor at 9:35 a.m. and moved to the Founders Conference Room. Present were the following: Councilmember Shannon del Prado Councilmember Jerry Greenberg Councilmember Ariel Meyer Vice Mayor Ken Fairman Mayor Joseph M. Corradino The Council had a discussion regarding the following items: • Strategic planning approach • Individual strategic planning priorities • Strategies for better public engagement • Council/Staff interactions • Speed Limits The Council scheduled a strategic planning workshop for Friday, January 16, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. The workshop was adjourned at 11:50 a.m. January 9, 2026 Village Council Workshop Page 2 of 2 #Pinecresting Respectfully submitted: __________________________ Joseph M. Corradino Mayor Approved by the Village Council this 10th day of February, 2026. __________________________ Joseph M. Corradino Mayor WORKSHOP MINUTES FRIDAY, JANUARY 16, 2026, 9:30 A.M. PINECREST GARDENS/ORIGINAL ENTRANCE 11000 RED ROAD PINECREST, FLORIDA The workshop was called to order by the mayor at 9:40 a.m. Present were the following: Councilmember Shannon del Prado Councilmember Jerry Greenberg Councilmember Ariel Meyer Vice Mayor Ken Fairman Mayor Joseph M. Corradino Village Manager Yocelyn Galiano Assistant Village Manager Angela Gasca Village Clerk Priscilla Torres Assistant Village Clerk Nicole Tobias Village Attorney Mitchell Bierman Village Attorney Chad Friedman Police Chief Jason Cohen The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chief Cohen. Village Attorney Chad Friedman provided an overview of regulations related to electric vehicles operating on sidewalks and Village-controlled roadways. Tiffany Smith, representative of the Vision Zero Network, presented to the Council regarding roadway safety strategies. Matt Fall, Bicycle and Pedestrian Coordinator for the City of Jacksonville, presented to the Council regarding its implementation of Vision Zero and the impacts the initiative has had. January 16, 2026 Village Council Workshop Page 2 of 2 #Pinecresting The manager provided the Council with an Executive Summary for Residential Speed Limit Reduction Pilot Program for their consideration. The Council agreed to review the document and provide feedback to the manager. The manager also provided strategic goals and outcomes of 2025. The Council had a discussion regarding the pilot program and directed the manager to present additional information for the following item: • Develop a scope of services to proceed with a potential speed reduction study that will include some citizen engagement The clerk was directed to gather potential dates to schedule a future workshop during the month of February regarding further strategic planning. The workshop was adjourned at 2:15 p.m. Respectfully submitted: __________________________ Priscilla Torres, MMC Village Clerk Approved by the Village Council this 10th day of February, 2026. __________________________ Joseph M. Corradino 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 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 (FLORIDA STATUTES). REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2026, 6:00 P.M. PINECREST MUNICIPAL CENTER/COUNCIL CHAMBER 12645 PINECREST PARKWAY PINECREST, FLORIDA I. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS: The meeting was called to order by the mayor at 6:00 p.m. Present were the following: Councilmember Shannon del Prado Councilmember Jerry Greenberg Councilmember Ariel Meyer Vice Mayor Ken Fairman Mayor Joseph M. Corradino Village Manager Yocelyn Galiano Village Clerk Priscilla Torres Village Attorney Mitchell Bierman II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance. III. CONSENT AGENDA: The following items were presented per the Council’s consent agenda policy pursuant to Ordinance 2014-6: • Minutes of December 9, 2025 (Special Meeting) • Minutes of December 9, 2025 (Regular Meeting) • Minutes of December 18, 2025 (Special Meeting) • A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF PINECREST, FLORIDA, AWARDING A BID TO THE SALTY SISTERS CAFE FOR THE PINECREST COMMUNITY CENTER FOOD AND BEVERAGE CONCESSION PROJECT; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (2026-01) • A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF PINECREST, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH BROUSS ELEVATORS FOR THE PINECREST MUNICIPAL CENTER ELEVATORS MODERNIZATION PROJECT; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (2026-02) January 20, 2026 Village Council Meeting Page 2 of 7 #Pinecresting • A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF PINECREST, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF TURF AND LANDSCAPE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (2026-03) • A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF PINECREST, FLORIDA, APPROVING BOD APPOINTMENTS FOR THE FRIENDS OF PINECREST GARDENS, INC.; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (2026-04) • A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF PINECREST, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING A DONATION FROM HOWARD PALMETTO BASEBALL SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION (HPBSA) FOR A BASEBALL FENCE DONATION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (2026-05) The mayor opened the public hearing. There were no speakers present. Councilmember del Prado made a motion adopting the consent agenda items. The motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Fairman and adopted by a unanimous voice vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers del Prado, Greenberg, Meyer, Vice Mayor Fairman, and Mayor Corradino voting Yes. The following item was withdrawn from the consent agenda by Councilmember Meyer and considered separately by the Council: A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF PINECREST, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY (FPL) FOR ALEYDA MAS PARK UNDERGROUND CONVERSIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The mayor opened the public hearing. There were no speakers present. Councilmember del Prado made a motion adopting the resolution. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Greenberg. Resolution 2026-06 was adopted by a unanimous voice vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers del Prado, Greenberg, Meyer, Vice Mayor Fariman, and Mayor Corradino voting Yes. IV. AGENDA/ORDER OF BUSINESS: There were no changes to the agenda. V. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: Pinecrest resident Ramon Gonzalez-Diez addressed the Council regarding traffic safety concerns on Kendall Drive and U.S. 1, recommending improved sign visibility through hedge removal, LED lighting on crosswalk signs, and the installation of cameras. Senior Code Compliance Officer Esther Cabrera reported that the January 20, 2026 Village Council Meeting Page 3 of 7 #Pinecresting hedges have been removed, the Public Works Director noted that traffic cameras are already in place and advised that the Village continues to coordinate with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), which has jurisdiction over the roadway. Miami Palmetto Senior High School student Emily Rubin addressed the Council regarding Open Closet, an initiative involving collection of business-casual clothing for donation to Miami-based shelters, with collection bins located in Pinecrest and Palmetto Bay. The Council directed the manager to promote the initiative on the Village’s social media platforms. VI. ORDINANCES: There were no ordinances considered by the Council. VII. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Councilmember Meyer addressed the Council, relating to speed limits and safety issues in the Village, and introduced the following residents who addressed the Council: Marilu Chavez, 7465 Southwest 105 Terrace; and Diego Andrade, 10120 Southwest 72 Avenue, Pinecrest. Vice Mayor Fairman introduced resident Sarah Noppen, who presented the Pinecrest Native Plant of the Month. The manager submitted the following communiqués and reports to the Council: • December 2025 Follow-up Report • Monthly Departmental Reports • Freebee Update & Correspondence • Peafowl Update Report The manager addressed the Council regarding proposed next steps following the recent workshop on potential residential speed limit reductions in the southwest quadrant of the Village. This included an executive summary for a pilot program, a draft scope of services from Stantec for a speed reduction study with public engagement, and an alternative comprehensive Right-of-Way Operations and Safety Study. The Council discussed statutory investigation requirements, coordination with Miami-Dade County, study timelines, the incorporation of a pilot program, and early public engagement. The Council expressed consensus to consider a pilot program to improve roadway safety and requested additional time to review the materials before determining a preferred approach. The manager was directed to provide consultants with the scope of services for proposals and associated turnaround times. The following addressed the Council: Diego Andrade, 10120 Southwest 72 Avenue; Dave Gershman, 6214 Southwest 104 Street; and Sarah Noppen, 7645 Southwest 117 Street, Pinecrest. January 20, 2026 Village Council Meeting Page 4 of 7 #Pinecresting The manager presented a request from the property owner of 12101 Southwest 69 Court for the mitigation of fines in the amount of $657,157.60. Planning Director Stephen Olmsted addressed the Council. Paul Embury, the owner, and George W. Howard, contractor representing the owner, addressed the Council. The mayor opened the public hearing. There were no speakers. Mayor Corradino made a motion to reduce the fines to $600.00. Councilmember Greenberg seconded the motion. The Council had a discussion. Vice Mayor Fairman made a motion to amend the Corradino motion to increase the amount to $2,000 plus the administrative cost of $565.59. Mayor Corradino accepted the amended motion. The amended motion was seconded by Councilmember del Prado. The motion was approved by a 3 – 2 Voice call vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers del Prado, Greenberg, and Vice Mayor Fairman voting Yes; Councilmember Meyer and Mayor Corradino voting No. The manager provided the Council with the Basic Ecological Restoration Plan for the Pine Rockland at Coral Pine Park. The following addressed the Council: Diane Kramer, 10201 Southwest 69 Avenue, Pinecrest. The clerk submitted a copy of the following proclamations issued by the mayor pursuant to Resolution 96-32: • Nicklaus Children’s Hospital (75th Anniversary – December 5, 2025) Councilmember Meyer discussed with the Council the Ludlam Road (SW 67th Avenue) resurfacing project, including safety concerns, speeding data, and the proposed design maintaining 10-foot lanes with two-foot paved shoulders. The Council directed staff to consult with the project engineers to identify feasible speed mitigation options and associated impacts for Council consideration. Councilmember del Prado made a motion to continue the discussion to a different time. The motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Fairman and adopted by a 4 – 0 voice vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers del Prado, Greenberg, Vice Mayor Fairman, and Mayor Corradino voting Yes; Councilmember Meyer voting No. Councilmember del Prado shared with the Council a resident-submitted photo of the SW 136th Street bridge and proposed installing a “Welcome to Pinecrest” sign beneath the County-owned bridge. The Council expressed general support for the concept and discussed the bridge location and coordination considerations, including notifying the Village of Palmetto Bay and discussing the idea with the County during an upcoming meeting. January 20, 2026 Village Council Meeting Page 5 of 7 #Pinecresting VIII. RESOLUTIONS: The Council discussed the following resolution: A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF PINECREST, FLORIDA, IN SUPPORT OF LEGISLATION REQUIRING HANDS-FREE PHONE USE WHILE DRIVING; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The mayor opened the public hearing. Mark Merwitzer, Vice Mayor of the Village of Palmetto Bay, and Olivia Lara Shah, District Aide to State Representative Omar Blanco, addressed the Council. The following also addressed the Council: Philip Sidran, 7971 Southwest 122 Street, Pinecrest. Councilmember Meyer made a motion to approve the resolution. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Greenberg. Resolution 2026-07 was adopted by a 5 – 0 Voice call vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers del Prado, Greenberg, Meyer, Vice Mayor Fairman, and Mayor Corradino voting Yes. The Council discussed the following resolution: A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF PINECREST, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH REDSPEED FOR SPEED ENFORCEMENT CAMERAS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The manager addressed the Council. The police chief addressed the Council and provided the results of a study conducted as part of a strategic planning goal for installation of red-light cameras along the primary intersections of Ludlam Road. The mayor opened the public hearing. The following addressed the Council: Bob Ross, 6701 Southwest 94 Street; Ramond Schnell, 8050 Southwest 122 Street; and Danielle Erana, 10120 Southwest 72 Avenue, Pinecrest. Councilmember Greenberg made a motion to defer the resolution to a future meeting allowing staff to gather additional data for consideration. The motion was seconded by Councilmember del Prado and adopted by a 5 – 0 voice vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers del Prado, Greenberg, Meyer, Vice Mayor Fairman, and Mayor Corradino voting Yes. The Council discussed the following resolution: A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF PINECREST, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH ZOO SOLUTIONS INC. FOR DESIGN AND COST ESTIMATES FOR PINECREST GARDENS AVIAN PROJECT: PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. January 20, 2026 Village Council Meeting Page 6 of 7 #Pinecresting The mayor opened the public hearing. The following addressed the Council: Kristin Pollock, 9660 Southwest 69 Avenue; and Bob Ross, 6701 Southwest 94 Street, Pinecrest. The Council unanimously agreed to defer the resolution to a future meeting, allowing staff to gather additional data for consideration. IX. PLANNING: The following proceedings were held by the Council, pursuant to Chapter 2 (Article VI) of the Code of Ordinances, at 7:00 p.m. time certain. All witnesses giving testimony in the following quasi-judicial proceedings were sworn-in by the village clerk. HEARING #2026-0120-1. MMG PINECREST CENTER, LLC (OWNER) AND SERGIO’S PINECREST #7, LLC/CARLOS GAZITUA (APPLICANT) ARE REQUESTING APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (SALE OF ALCOHOL FOR CONSUMPTION ON THE PREMISES) TO ALLOW THE ON-PREMISE CONSUMPTION OF BEER, WINE AND SPIRITS (4-COP LICENSE) ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 11927 PINECREST PARKWAY. Carlos Gazitua, the applicant, addressed the Council. Planning Director Olmsted gave an oral report, based on his memorandum of January 12, 2026, recommending approval of the request, subject to conditions of approval. The mayor opened the public hearing. There were no speakers present. Councilmember del Prado made a motion to approve the variance with staff recommendations. The motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Fairman and approved on a 5 – 0 Roll call vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers del Prado, Greenberg, Meyer, Vice Mayor Fairman and Mayor Corradino voting Yes. X. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE MEETINGS: The following schedule of future meetings was presented to the public: • VILLAGE COUNCIL TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2026, 6:00 P.M. XI. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 9:40 p.m. January 20, 2026 Village Council Meeting Page 7 of 7 #Pinecresting Respectfully submitted: __________________________ Priscilla Torres, MMC Village Clerk Approved by the Council this 10th day of February, 2026. __________________________ Joseph M. Corradino Mayor IF A PERSON DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT A MEETING OR HEARINGS, THAT PERSON WILL NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORDS OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE, WHICH RECORDS INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE BASED (FLORIDA STATUTES).