February 2026 council workshop, special, and regular meeting minutes

WORKSHOP MINUTES MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2026, 9:00 A.M. PINECREST GARDENS/INSPIRATION CENTER 11000 RED ROAD PINECREST, FLORIDA The workshop was called to order by the mayor at 9:08 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 The manager presented the Strategic Goals 2025 and discussed with Council goals and key-intended outcomes. The Council directed the manager to amend specified goals and key intended outcomes in preparation for drafting the 2026 Strategic Plan. • Launch new Inspire Pinecrest process and citizens survey • Pinecrest by the Sea composting pilot • Enhance recycling program • Resident mulch program • Add canal cleaning schedule to dashboard • Commuter route / Freebee cost-share • Explore tax base diversification • Waive Pinecrest Gardens 30th anniversary admission • Expand senior wellness checks/programs February 9, 2026 Village Council Workshop Page 2 of 2 #Pinecresting • Evaluate SUP/sidewalk expansion on the Pinecrest Gardens ROW along Killian and Red Road • Volunteer appreciation event • Potable water testing • Design SW 62 Avenue for SUP/sidewalk • Intersection/path lighting options • Assess dog-friendly passive parks • School turf field cost-share • Tree canopy loss analysis and replanting The Council scheduled the following ribbon cutting ceremonies: • Lakeview Terrace - Saturday, February 21, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. • Veterans Wayside - Friday, March 6, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. • Coral Pine Park - Thursday, March 12, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. The June regular meeting was rescheduled to June 11, 2026. The workshop was adjourned at 2:32 p.m. Respectfully submitted: Priscilla Torres, MMC, Village Clerk __________________________ Nicole Tobias, CMC Assistant Village Clerk Approved by the Village Council this ____ day of _______, 2026. __________________________ Joseph M. Corradino Mayor SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, FEBRUARY 09, 2026, 5:30 P.M. PINECREST MUNICIPAL CENTER/COUNCIL CHAMBER 12645 PINECREST PARKWAY PINECREST, FLORIDA The special 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 Biernman The Council continued the discussion from December 18, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. regarding the following litigation matter in an Executive Session pursuant to F.S. 286.001: MEGLADON INC. VS. VILLAGE OF PINECREST, CASE NO. 21-CV-22819-RKA The Executive Session was requested by the attorney at a public meeting and was duly noticed by the clerk. The mayor announced that the purpose of the Executive Session was to discuss litigation strategy and that the following individuals may be present at the session: • Members of the Village Council • Village Manager Galiano Gomez • Village Attorney Mitchel Bierman, Chad Friedman, Alicia Gonzalez, Eric Stettin, Matt Mandell, Lewis Nicholson Jack Jr., Amanda Anderson, and Stephen A. Marino • Court Reporter February 13, 2026 Village Council Special Meeting Page 2 of 2 #Pinecresting The public meeting was recessed at 6:01 p.m. and the aforementioned individuals retreated to the Village Manager’s Conference Room for the Executive Session. The public meeting was reconvened at 8:01 p.m. and the mayor announced the conclusion of the Executive Session and continuation scheduled for February 13, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Councilmember Meyer made a motion to defer the remaining agenda items to a future meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilmember del Prado and adopted by a unanimous voice vote. The meeting was adjourned at 8:02 p.m. Respectfully submitted: __________________________ Priscilla Torres, MMC, Village Clerk Approved by the Village Council this ____ day of ______, 2026. __________________________ Joseph M. Corradino Mayor REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 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 (arrived at 6:03 p.m.) 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 January 9, 2026 (Workshop) • Minutes of January 16, 2026 (Workshop) • Minutes of January 20, 2026 (Regular Meeting) • A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF PINECREST, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH FLOTECH ENVIRONMENTAL, LLC. FOR STORMWATER SYSTEM CLEANING; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (2026-8) The mayor opened the public hearing. There were no speakers present. February 10, 2026 Village Council Meeting Page 2 of 7 #Pinecresting Councilmember Meyer made a motion adopting the consent agenda items. The motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Fairman and adopted by a 4 – 0. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers, Greenberg, Meyer, Vice Mayor Fairman and Mayor Corradino voting Yes. The following item was withdrawn from the consent agenda by Councilmember Greenberg and considered separately by the Council: A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF PINECREST, FLORIDA, RATIFYING THE RE- APPOINTMENT OF SPECIAL MAGISTRATES/HEARING OFFICERS PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-141 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The mayor opened the public hearing. There were no speakers present. Councilmember Greenberg made a motion adopting the resolution. The motion was seconded by Councilmember del Prado. Resolution 2026-9 was 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 Greenberg and considered separately by the Council: A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF PINECREST, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE PINECREST GARDENS ADMISSION FEE SCHEDULE; 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 Meyer. Resolution 2026-10 was adopted by a unanimous voice vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers del Prado, Greenberg, Meyer, Vice Mayor Fairman and Mayor Corradino voting Yes. IV. AGENDA/ORDER OF BUSINESS: There were no changes to the agenda. V. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: There were no presentations. February 10, 2026 Village Council Meeting Page 3 of 7 #Pinecresting VI. ORDINANCES: The Council discussed the following ordinance on first reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF PINECREST, FLORIDA, AMENDING SECTION 36- 1(C) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATING TO SPEED LIMITS IN THE VILLAGE OF PINECREST; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE CODE AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Vice Mayor Fairman addressed the Council. The mayor opened the public hearing. The following addressed the Council: Carlos Flores, 9720 Southwest 72 avenue; Paul Roatta, 9301 Southwest 69 Avenue; Sarah Noppen, 7645 Southwest 117 Street; David Ruffner, 6900 Southwest 120 Street; Laurencia Strauss, 7190 Southwest 98 Street; David Edelman, 10125 Southwest 71 Avenue; David Gershman, 6124 Southwest 104 Street; Charlie Bibb, 13191 Southwest 72 Avenue; Philip Sidran, 7971 Southwest 122 Street; Donovan Cluff, 8395 Southwest 135 Street; Patricia Brid, 6280 Southwest 88 Street; Melanie Krakower, 6001 Southwest 128 Street; James Suarez, 13550 Southwest 70 Avenue; and Jill Lerner, 12945 Southwest 82 Place, Pinecrest. Chief Cohen addressed the Council. Vice Mayor Fairman made a motion to approve the ordinance on First Reading. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Meyer and adopted by a 5 – 0 roll call vote as follows: Councilmembers del Prado, Greenberg, Meyer, Vice Mayor Fairman and Mayor Corradino voting Yes. The clerk announced the second reading for March 10, 2026. VII. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Councilmember Greenberg provided an update regarding an EAC Joint meeting with the Village of Palmetto Bay regarding advocacy efforts related to the state’s Schools of Hope list. Discussion also addressed ongoing traffic and parking concerns at Pinecrest Elementary School, particularly during student drop-off and pickup. Councilmembers discussed enforcement, coordination with school administration, and potential traffic flow improvements. Staff will follow up with the school and Police Department to explore solutions. The Council discussed iguana population concerns and requested staff research humane control options, including practices used by other municipalities and coordination with County animal control. Staff to report back with potential options and recommendations. February 10, 2026 Village Council Meeting Page 4 of 7 #Pinecresting The council discussed the following resolution: A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF PINECREST, FLORIDA, AFFIRMING SUPPORT FOR THE PRESERVATION OF THE MIAMI-DADE URBAN DEVELOPMENT BOUNDARY (“UDB”) AS IT CURRENTLY EXISTS TO PROTECT DOWNSTREAM WATER RESOURCES, INCLUDING THE BISCAYNE AQUIFER, REGIONAL GROUNDWATER SUPPLIES, AND CONNECTED COASTAL WATERS, AS WELL AS THE EVERGLADES, WETLANDS, AND AGRICULTURAL LANDS; URGING THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO UPHOLD COUNTY MAYOR DANIELA LEVINE CAVA’S VETO OF THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT OUTSIDE THE UDB; URGING THE FLORIDA STATE LEGISLATURE TO OPPOSE ANY LEGISLATION THAT WOULD WEAKEN THE UDB IN THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY CHARTER; ENCOURAGING ADVANCEMENT OF ATTAINABLE AND WORKFORCE HOUSING WITHIN THE UDB TO ADDRESS HOUSING AFFORDABILITY WITHOUT EXPANDING DEVELOPMENT INTO ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE LANDS; DESIGNATING THE PRESERVATION OF THE UDB AS A STATE LEGISLATIVE PRIORITY FOR THE VILLAGE OF PINECREST; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE VILLAGE CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY MAYOR, EACH MEMBER OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, THE SPEAKER OF THE FLORIDA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, THE PRESIDENT OF THE FLORIDA SENATE, THE MIAMI-DADE STATE LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION, ALL OTHER MUNICIPALITIES WITHIN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, AND THE VILLAGE OF PINECREST’S STATE LEGISLATIVE LOBBYISTS. The mayor opened the public hearing. There were no speakers. Councilmember del Prado made a motion to approve the resolution. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Greenberg. Resolution 2026-12 was 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 manager submitted the following communiqués and reports to the Council: • February 2026 Follow-up Report • Monthly Departmental Reports • Freebee Update • Peafowl Update Report • MDFR Annual Report • Community Rating System (CRS) Memorandum (Dated February 2, 2026) February 10, 2026 Village Council Meeting Page 5 of 7 #Pinecresting The manager confirmed with the Council the renaming of the Kendall Shared Use Path to Kendall Linear Park. The manager had a discussion with the Council regarding the Miami Dade County League of Cities (MDCLC) upcoming gala. Councilmembers to confirm attendance with the clerk to determine the appropriate sponsorship level. Councilmember Meyer discussed participation in the annual gala benefiting The Underline and asked to consider including sponsorship and potential table participation and discussion in the upcoming budget discussions. The Council reached consensus to revise the boundaries of the school area traffic flow study and authorized the Village Manager to enter into an agreement with a consultant to complete the study for an amount not to exceed $55,000. The clerk submitted a copy of the following proclamations issued by the mayor pursuant to Resolution 96-32: • Rabbi Jeremy Barras Day (January 9, 2026) The clerk submitted a copy of the minutes of the Zoning Board meeting of January 28, 2026. The clerk submitted a copy of the Education Advisory Council meeting of January 20, 2026. VIII. RESOLUTIONS: 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 RED LIGHT CAMERAS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Deferred from January 20, 2026) The mayor opened the public hearing. The following addressed the Council: Patricia Brid, 6280 Southwest 88 Street; and Donovan Cluff, 8395 Southwest 135 Street, Pinecrest. Councilmember Meyer made a motion to approve the resolution. The motion was seconded by Councilmember del Prado. Resolution 2026-11 was 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. February 10, 2026 Village Council Meeting Page 6 of 7 #Pinecresting 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 #2026-0210-1. PIPHTY THREE HOLDINGS, LLC (OWNER) AND RON YACOUB (APPLICANT) ARE REQUESTING APPROVAL OF A PARKING VARIANCE FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE VILLAGE’S LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, DIVISION 5.22, OFF-STREET PARKING, TO ALLOW A TOTAL OF 15 PARKING SPACES WHERE 20 PARKING SPACES ARE OTHERWISE REQUIRED. THE SUBJECT PROPERTY, PINECREST PHYSICAL THERAPY IS LOCATED AT 8935 PINECREST PARKWAY (US 1) IN THE BU-2, SPECIAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ZONING DISTRICT. The Council disclosed ex parte communications. Ron Yacoub, the applicant, and John Adams, the owner, addressed the Council. Planning Director Olmsted gave an oral report, based on his memorandum of February 4, 2026, recommending denial of the request. The mayor opened the public hearing. The following addressed the Council: Pat Brid, 6280 Southwest 88 Street; Donovan Cluff, 8305 Southwest 135 Street; and Carlos Flores, 9720 Southwest 77 Avenue, Pinecrest. Councilmember Meyer made a motion to approve the variance with the following conditions: • The applicant will submit revised plans reducing the requested parking variance to no more than one (1) parking space, subject to manager approval. • Compliance with all requirements of the Village’s Land Development Regulations. The motion was seconded by Mayor Corradino and approved on a 5 – 0 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 9:45 p.m. February 10, 2026 Village Council Meeting Page 7 of 7 #Pinecresting Respectfully submitted: __________________________ Priscilla Torres, MMC Village Clerk Approved by the Council this 10th day of March, 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). SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2026, 11:00 A.M. PINECREST MUNICIPAL CENTER/COUNCIL CHAMBER 12645 PINECREST PARKWAY PINECREST, FLORIDA The special meeting was called to order by the mayor at 11:00 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 Clerk Nicole Tobias Village Attorney Mitchell Biernman The Council continued the discussion from February 9, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. regarding the following litigation matter in an Executive Session pursuant to F.S. 286.001: MEGLADON INC. VS. VILLAGE OF PINECREST, CASE NO. 21-CV-22819-RKA The Executive Session was requested by the attorney at a public meeting and was duly noticed by the clerk. The mayor announced that the purpose of the Executive Session was to discuss litigation strategy and that the following individuals may be present at the session: • Members of the Village Council • Village Manager Galiano Gomez • Village Attorney Mitchel Bierman, Chad Friedman, Alicia Gonzalez, Eric Stettin, Matt Mandell, Lewis Nicholson Jack Jr., Amanda Anderson, and Stephen A. Marino • Court Reporter February 13, 2026 Village Council Special Meeting Page 2 of 2 #Pinecresting The public meeting was recessed at 11:02 a.m. and the aforementioned individuals retreated to the Village Manager’s Conference Room for the Executive Session. The public meeting was reconvened at 11:48 a.m. and the mayor announced the conclusion of the Executive Session. The Council unanimously agreed with staff’s recommendation to withdraw the remaining items. The meeting was adjourned at 11:49 a.m. Respectfully submitted: Priscilla Torres, MMC, Village Clerk __________________________ Nicole Tobias, CMC Assistant Village Clerk Approved by the Village Council this ____ day of ______, 2026. __________________________ Joseph M. Corradino Mayor