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REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, JULY 18, 2023, 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 Katie Abbott Councilmember Shannon del Prado Councilmember Ken Fairman Vice Mayor Anna Hochkammer Mayor Joseph M.

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REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, JULY 18, 2023, 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 Katie Abbott Councilmember Shannon del Prado Councilmember Ken Fairman Vice Mayor Anna Hochkammer 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 June 13, 2023 (Regular Meeting) • A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF PINECREST, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH METRIC ENGINEERING FOR STORMWATER DRAINAGE SYSTEM DESIGN SERVICES; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (2023-55) • A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF PINECREST, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR AN EXTENSION TO THE STANTEC AGREEMENT FOR THE POTABLE WATER DISTRIBUTION NETWORK CONSTRUCTION PROJECT ADMINISTRATION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (2023-56) July 18, 2023 Village Council Meeting Page 2 of 10 #Pinecresting • A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF PINECREST, FLORIDA, APPROVING AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FOR THE INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF AESTHETIC STAMPED COLORED CONCRETE CROSSWALKS AND SOLAR POWERED IN-PAVEMENT LIGHTS WITHIN EXISTING PEDESTRIAN CROSSWALKS GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE INTERSECTIONS OF SW 88TH STREET (KENDALL DRIVE) AND SW 57TH AVENUE (RED ROAD); PROVIDING FOR AUTHORIZATION; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (2023-57) • A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF PINECREST, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH KENDALL TOYOTA FOR VEHICLE REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (2023-58) 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 Hochkammer and adopted by a unanimous voice vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers Abbott, del Prado, Fairman, Vice Mayor Hochkammer, and Mayor Corradino voting Yes. The following item was withdrawn from the consent agenda by Councilmember Abbott and considered separately by the Council: A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF PINECREST, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH REDSPEED FOR SPEED ENFORCEMENT CAMERAS IN DESIGNATED SCHOOL ZONES; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The mayor opened the public hearing. Hugo Blanco, 7400 Southwest 98 Street; and Patricia Brid, 6280 Southwest 88 Street, addressed the Council. Councilmember Abbott made a motion adopting the resolution. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Fairman. Resolution 2023-59 was adopted by a unanimous voice vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers Abbott, del Prado, Fairman, Vice Mayor Hochkammer, and Mayor Corradino voting Yes. IV. AGENDA/ORDER OF BUSINESS: Item V.A. (Underline Presentation) was July 18, 2023 Village Council Meeting Page 3 of 10 #Pinecresting postponed to a future meeting. V. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: None VI. ORDINANCES: The Council discussed the following ordinance on second reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF PINECREST, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE 2022-2023 OPERATING AND CAPITAL OUTLAY BUDGET (2nd QUARTER); PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The manager addressed the Council. The mayor opened the public hearing. Patricia Brid, 6280 Southwest 88 Street; and Jose Hernandez, 5701 Southwest 88 Street, Pinecrest, addressed the Council. Councilmember Abbott made a motion to approve the ordinance on Second Reading. The motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Hochkammer. Ordinance 2023-8 was adopted by a unanimous roll call vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers Abbott, del Prado, Fairman, Vice Mayor Hochkammer, and Mayor Corradino voting Yes. The Council discussed the following ordinance on second reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF PINECREST, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 15, NUISANCES, ARTICLE 1, IN GENERAL, BY CREATING SECTION 15-4, OBSTRUCTING PASSAGE ON STREETS, SIDEWALKS, AND BICYCLE PATHS PROHIBITED; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The attorney addressed the Council. The mayor opened the public hearing. Patricia Brid, 6280 Southwest 88 Street; and Laura McNaughton, 13401 Southwest 74 Avenue, Pinecrest, addressed the Council. July 18, 2023 Village Council Meeting Page 4 of 10 #Pinecresting Councilmember del Prado made a motion to approve the ordinance on Second Reading. The motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Hochkammer. Ordinance 2023-9 was adopted by a unanimous roll call vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers Abbott, del Prado, Fairman, Vice Mayor Hochkammer, and Mayor Corradino voting Yes. The Council discussed the following ordinance on second reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF PINECREST, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 15, NUISANCES, ARTICLE 1, IN GENERAL, BY CREATING DIVISION 15-5, CAMPING PROHIBITED; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The attorney addressed the Council. The mayor opened the public hearing. Laura McNaughton, 13401 Southwest 74 Avenue, Pinecrest, addressed the Council. Vice Mayor Hochkammer made a motion to approve the ordinance on Second Reading. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Abbott. Ordinance 2023-10 was adopted by a unanimous roll call vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers Abbott, del Prado, Fairman, Vice Mayor Hochkammer, and Mayor Corradino voting Yes. VII. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: The mayor provided an update on the 67th Avenue Shared Use Path. The manager provided an update regarding the sidewalk connectivity projects. The manager submitted the following communiqués and reports to the Council: • June 2023 Follow-up Report • Monthly Departmental Reports • Freebee Update • Employee Vaccination Update The manager presented the Council with the draft of the Sustainability Action Plan (SAP) for their review and adoption at a future meeting. July 18, 2023 Village Council Meeting Page 5 of 10 #Pinecresting The manager discussed the Village’s role after a hurricane, in response to a request from the County’s Department of Solid Waste Management regarding post hurricane debris removal. The Council discussed the matter. The manager will reach the County for additional information. The manager, pursuant to

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2(5) of the Village Charter, presented to the Council the 2023-2024 Annual Budget Report. The manager presented a request from the property owner of 6700 Southwest 132 Street, for an extension of the settlement agreement originally negotiated during the July 11, 2022 Council meeting. Todd Migon, the owner, addressed the Council. The mayor opened the public hearing. The following addressed the Council: Patricia Brid, 6280 Southwest 88 Street, Pinecrest. The Council unanimously agreed to grant the extension request for an additional six (6) months until January 11, 2024, with the condition that if the fine is not paid by the deadline, interest would begin to accrue retroactive to July 11, 2023, for the $110,000 fine. The manager presented the two (2) artist recommendations to Council for the Southwest 136 Street Roundabouts Project. The Council unanimously agreed with the recommendations and authorized the manager to negotiate agreements with the artists. The clerk submitted the updated roster of the Architectural Review Board. The Council designated Councilmember Abbott to serve as the Village's voting delegate at the 2023 Florida League of Cities conference. The clerk submitted the names of nominees for the 2023-2024 Youth Advisory Council. By unanimous consent, the nominees, listed below, were confirmed pursuant to Resolution 2020-6: • Connor Alfonso • Danny Mazer • Chloe Alfonso • Myles Messinger • Aayana Baid • Aryana Motlagh • Maia Benarroch • Jacob Phillips • Victoria Enriquez • Cassandra Pita • Luiz Gandelman • Stella Probst • Evan Gitlin • Julia Reich July 18, 2023 Village Council Meeting Page 6 of 10 #Pinecresting • Lukas Goldenberg • Paul Sasso • Adi Greenberg • Brooke Solomon • Grant Hudson • Ava Stuzin • Juliana Kaye • Lilah Suarez • Bettina MacLennan • Neale Villaraos The attorney provided information regarding the County Commission’s discussion of solid waste fees and possible recycling program changes that would impact municipalities. VIII. RESOLUTIONS: The Council discussed the following resolution: A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF PINECREST, FLORIDA, DETERMINING THE PROPOSED MILLAGE RATE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024; SETTING THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE FOR THE PUBLIC HEARINGS REQUIRED BY STATE LAW; DIRECTING STAFF TO TRANSMIT NECESSARY DOCUMENTATION PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FLORIDA STATUTES AND THE RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The mayor opened the public hearing. Jose Hernandez, 5701 Southwest 88 Street; Hugo Blanco, 7400 Southwest 98 Street; Sandra Bielfield, 10720 Southwest 74 Court; and Harry Speizer, 10001 Southwest 70 Avenue, Pinecrest, addressed the Council. Vice Mayor Hochkammer made a motion adopting the resolution. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Abbott. Resolution 2023-60 was adopted by a unanimous voice vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers Abbott, del Prado, Fairman, Vice Mayor Hochkammer, and Mayor Corradino voting Yes. IX. PLANNING: The following proceeding was 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 were sworn-in by the clerk. Hearing #2023-0718-1. 10612 Property LLC (Owner), and Chick-Fil-A, Inc. and Jenny Baez (Applicants), are requesting approval of a Site Development Plan for development of a new restaurant within the BU-1A, General Business Development zoning district. The new building is proposed to be one story or 29 July 18, 2023 Village Council Meeting Page 7 of 10 #Pinecresting feet and 9 inches in height; and is proposed to include 3,565 square feet of floor area on property located at 13001 Pinecrest Parkway. Steven Zelkowitz, 2 South Biscayne Boulevard, Miami; Jenny Baez, Branch Manager with Bowman, 910 Southeast 17 Street, Fort Lauderdale; and Veronica Altuve, Professional Engineer with McMahon, representing the applicant, addressed the Council. Planning Director Stephen Olmsted gave an oral report, based on staff’s memorandum of July 11, 2023, recommending approval of the development plan for construction of the proposed restaurant, subject to requirements and conditions. The mayor opened the public hearing. The following addressed the Council: Linda S. Ruiz, 13200 Southwest 82 Avenue; Evelyn Sanchez and Jorge Sanchez, 12825 Southwest 83 Court; Patricia Brid, 6280 Southwest 88 Street; and Hugo Blanco, 7400 Southwest 98 Street, Pinecrest. Vice Mayor Hochkammer made a motion to approve the hearing, subject to the following recommendations: 1) Revision of the applicant’s site plan to show all required amendments. 2) Review and approval of submitted plans by the Miami Dade County Department of Regulatory and Economic Resources, including the Division of Environmental Resources Management; Miami-Dade County Transportation and Public Works Department; the Florida Department of Transportation; and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection or authorized agency prior to the issuance of building permits. 3) Final approval of plans by the Miami-Dade County Fire and Rescue Department prior to the issuance of building permits. 4) Review and approval of a stormwater management plan by the Public Works Department prior to issuance of building permits. 5) Approval of an NPDES stormwater permit from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection or authorized agency prior to issuance of building permits. July 18, 2023 Village Council Meeting Page 8 of 10 #Pinecresting 6) Approval by the Building and Planning Department of building permits prior to the commencement of construction, a demolition permit prior to demolition on site, and a tree removal permit prior to the removal of any trees from the property. 7) Fifteen (15) percent of all required parking spaces shall be constructed of porous pavement materials ("pave drain" or equivalent) or open cell unit pavers ("turf block" or equivalent). 8) Modification of signal timing as recommended by the Village’s traffic engineering consultant, if approved by Miami-Dade County. 9) Replacement or restoration of the wall along the eastern property line including an increase in the height of the wall to 6 feet. 10) Submittal of a letter of compliance from a registered engineer or architect following installation of new exterior lighting, and prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy, stating that exterior site lighting has been installed, shielded from glare, and inspected under operating conditions and found to be consistent with all lighting and photometric requirements of the Village of Pinecrest. 11) Construction and maintenance of the required 20-foot wide cross access/alley easement, with flow of traffic to the north and south in both directions, including a drive aisle with dimensions as required by the Village’s Land Development Regulations. 12) The Village and the franchisee will hold a mandatory pre-opening meeting at least fifteen (15) days prior to the opening of the restaurant to develop the procedure that will be employed during the first 30 days after opening of the restaurant. For the first 30 days after opening of the restaurant, the applicant shall assign personnel to monitor and manage on-site traffic circulation and insure that there is no stacking of cars on Pinecrest Parkway (US 1) and, if determined by the Village Manager to be necessary, the applicant shall adjust procedures and/or pay for off-duty Police Officers to assist in management of traffic. July 18, 2023 Village Council Meeting Page 9 of 10 #Pinecresting 13) Review and approval of the Village Attorney and Village Manager of an amended Declaration of Restrictive Covenants, Easement and Operating Agreement, Opinion of Title, and Joinder (if necessary), and recording of the revised documents by the applicant prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy. 14) Prior to issuance of building permits, Chick-Fil-A shall submit a certified estimate of cost for construction of a sidewalk adjacent to SW 130 Street; completion of a study of existing traffic conditions related to the closure of SW 130 Street and Suniland Drive, consistent with the traffic study methodology approved by Calvin Giordano in their memorandum dated March 27, 2023; and closure of SW 130 Street at its intersection with Suniland Drive and Suniland Drive at its intersection with SW 130 Street. The engineer’s cost estimate shall be reviewed and approved by the Village Manager prior to acceptance. 15) In the submittal of an application and plans for building permits, Chick-Fil-A shall include signed and sealed drawings prepared by a Professional Engineer for restoration of Suniland Place and the parking lot that exists on both sides of Suniland Place. The area of restoration shall at a minimum extend from the north end of the Chick- Fil-A property to the south end of the Chick-Fil-A property, and shall extend farther south to a point where the cost of restoration equals or exceeds the certified estimate of costs required in Condition of Approval 14. Plans shall include the milling, resurfacing, and restriping of Suniland Place and adjacent parking spaces; and installation of speed bumps. 16) Chick-Fil-A shall submit a Letter of Credit or Performance Bond in the amount of 125% of the estimated cost of all required public improvements. The motion was seconded by Councilmember del Prado and adopted by a unanimous Voice vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers Abbott, del Prado, Fairman, Vice Mayor Hochkammer, and Mayor Corradino voting Yes. X. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE MEETINGS: The following schedule of future meetings was presented to the public: July 18, 2023 Village Council Meeting Page 10 of 10 #Pinecresting • VILLAGE COUNCIL WORKSHOP WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 2, 2023, 9:00 A.M. XI. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 9:55 p.m. Respectfully submitted: __________________________ Priscilla Torres, MMC Village Clerk Approved by the Council this 12th day of September, 2023. __________________________ 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 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 2, 2023, 8:45 A.M. PINECREST MUNICIPAL CENTER/COUNCIL CHAMBER 12645 PINECREST PARKWAY The special meeting was called to order by the vice mayor at 8:45 a.m. Present were the following: Councilmember Katie Abbott Councilmember Shannon del Prado Councilmember Ken Fairman Vice Mayor Anna Hochkammer Mayor Joseph M. Corradino (ZOOM) Village Manager Yocelyn Galiano Village Clerk Priscilla Torres Village Attorney Roger Pou The vice mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance. The Council considered the possible acquisition of the Mas property located at 11855 Southwest 60 Avenue, and authorized the manager to proceed with the submission of the Letter of Intent. The Council discussed the following resolution: A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF PINECREST, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TO REESTABLISH DISTRIBUTION OF PROCEEDS OF THE SIX-CENT LOCAL OPTION GAS TAX FOR THE 30-YEAR PERIOD FROM JANUARY 1, 2024 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2053; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The vice mayor opened the public hearing. Daniel Enekes, 6463 Southwest 107 Street, Pinecrest, addressed the Council. August 2, 2023 Village Council Special Meeting Page 2 of 2 Councilmember del Prado made a motion adopting the resolution. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Abbott. Resolution 2023-61 was adopted by a unanimous roll call vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmember Abbott, del Prado, Fairman, Vice Mayor Hochkammer, and Mayor Corradino voting Yes. The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 a.m. Respectfully submitted: __________________________ Priscilla Torres, MMC Village Clerk Approved by the Village Council this 12th day of September, 2023: __________________________ 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). #Pinecresting WORKSHOP MINUTES WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 2, 2023, 9:00 A.M. PINECREST MUNICIPAL CENTER/COUNCIL CHAMBER 12645 PINECREST PARKWAY PINECREST, FLORIDA The workshop was called to order by the vice mayor at 9:00 a.m. Present were the following: Councilmember Katie Abbott Councilmember Shannon del Prado Councilmember Ken Fairman Vice Mayor Anna Hochkammer Mayor Joseph M. Corradino (Zoom) Village Manager Yocelyn Galiano Village Clerk Priscilla Torres Village Attorney Mitchell Bierman The vice mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance. Bruce J. Moeller of Fitch & Associates, the village's consultant, provided the Council with updates on the fire services study. The Council discussed the manager’s proposed 2023-2024 Capital and Operating Budget. The manager made a presentation regarding the proposed budget and discussed the following matters: • General Fund Revenues • Departmental Expenditures • Capital Projects August 2, 2023 Village Council Workshop Page 2 of 2 #Pinecresting The Council made the following changes to the proposed budget: • Reduced the proposed millage rate from 2.43 to 2.35 • Added $56,130 to Capital Fund for Parks and Recreation electric landscaping equipment • Added $10,000 for Parks and Recreation staff radios • Added $17,540 for Pinecrest Gardens Banyan Bowl Bathroom Floor Replacement • Added $61,135 for Pinecrest Gardens Indoor Spaces Acoustic Upgrades • Removed various capital projects for inclusion in FY23 • Added 6.75% salary increases and 32.67% retirement contribution for the manager and clerk The vice mayor called the meeting to recess for lunch at 12:15 p.m. The meeting was reconvened at 1:00 p.m. The meeting was adjourned at 1:52 p.m. Respectfully submitted: __________________________ Priscilla Torres, MMC Village Clerk Approved by the Village Council this 12th day of September, 2023. __________________________ 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).

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