Council regular and special meeting minutes September 2024

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2024, 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 Ken Fairman Councilmember Anna Hochkammer Vice Mayor Shannon del Prado 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 July 9, 2024 (Regular Meeting) • Minutes of August 27, 2024 (Special Meeting) • Minutes of August 27, 2024 (Workshop) • A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF PINECREST, FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE 2024 STRATEGIC PLAN; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (2024-43) September 10, 2024 Village Council Meeting Page 2 of 8 #Pinecresting • A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF PINECREST, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH URBAN ROBOT, LLC. FOR THE MAS PARK MASTER PLAN; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (2024-44) • A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF PINECREST, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH B&G AWNINGS CORP. FOR SUNILAND PARK SPECTATOR CANOPY INSTALLATION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (2024-45) • A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF PINECREST, FLORIDA, RATIFYING THE APPOINTMENT OF SPECIAL MAGISTRATES/HEARING OFFICERS PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-141 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (2024-46) • A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF PINECREST, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT, ON BEHALF OF THE VILLAGE, WITH THE TOWN OF MEDLEY, FLORIDA FOR POLICE MUTUAL AID; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (2024-47) • A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF PINECREST, FLORIDA, WAIVING THE COMPETITIVE BID REQUIREMENTS AND AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH ORACLE FOR THE PUBLIC SAFETY SUITE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (2024-48) • A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF PINECREST, FLORIDA, AWARDING A BID TO SHOVEL CONSTRUCTION FOR THE PINECREST GARDENS ANIMATRONICS SHELTER ADDITION PROJECT; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (2024-49) • A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF PINECREST, FLORIDA, AWARDING A BID TO GEMSTONE BUILDERS FOR THE PINECREST GARDENS WHILDEN-CARRIER COTTAGE STEPS AND RAMP CONSTRUCTION PROJECT; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (2024-50) • A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF PINECREST, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO NOTIFY FPL OF THE VILLAGE’S INTENT TO EXTEND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR USE OF PROPERTY AS AN ANNEX FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS COMPLEX FOR AN ADDITIONAL FIVE YEAR TERM; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (2024-51) • A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF PINECREST, FLORIDA, ADOPTING PARKING RESTRICTIONS ALONG SOUTHWEST 102 STREET, FROM SOUTHWEST 58 COURT TO SOUTHWEST 57 AVENUE, PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE 2001-6; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (2024-52) September 10, 2024 Village Council Meeting Page 3 of 8 #Pinecresting • A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF PINECREST, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A COVENANT WITH MIAMI–DADE COUNTY FOR MAINTENANCE OF CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN MIAMI- DADE COUNTY RIGHT-OF-WAY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (2024- 53) • A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF PINECREST, FLORIDA, APPROVING AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY RELATING TO THE PUBLICATION OF LEGAL ADVERTISEMENTS AND PUBLIC NOTICES ON MIAMI- DADE COUNTY’S PUBLICLY ACCESSIBLE WEBSITE; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORIZATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (2024-54) • A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF PINECREST, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (FDOT) FOR VILLAGE OF PINECREST ON- DEMAND (FREEBEE) TRANSIT SERVICE FOLLOWING THE AWARD OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SERVICE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM GRANT; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (2024-55) The mayor opened the public hearing. There were no speakers present. Councilmember Abbott made a motion adopting the consent agenda items as amended to add a special magistrate. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Hochkammer and adopted by a unanimous voice vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers Abbott, Fairman, Hochkammer, Vice Mayor del Prado, and Mayor Corradino voting Yes. IV. AGENDA/ORDER OF BUSINESS: There were no changes to the agenda. V. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: There were no presentations. VI. BUDGET HEARING: The Council discussed the following matters relating to the 2024-2025 Operating and Capital Budget at 6:00 p.m. time certain: The manager made a brief presentation regarding the millage rate and proposed budget. The Council discussed the following resolution: A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF PINECREST, FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE TENTATIVE MILLAGE RATE OF THE VILLAGE OF PINECREST FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2024 PURSUANT TO FLORIDA STATUTE 200.065 (TRIM BILL); SETTING A DATE FOR A FINAL PUBLIC HEARING TO ADOPT THE FINAL MILLAGE RATE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF PUBLIC NOTICE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. September 10, 2024 Village Council Meeting Page 4 of 8 #Pinecresting The clerk announced that the proposed tentative millage rate of 2.3500 was 9.25% greater than the roll-back rate of 2.1511. The mayor opened the public hearing. There were no speakers present. Councilmember Abbott made a motion adopting the resolution and setting the millage rate at 2.35. The motion was seconded by Vice Mayor del Prado. Resolution 2024-42 was adopted by a 5 – 0 roll call vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers Abbott, Fairman, Hochkammer, Vice Mayor del Prado and Mayor Corradino voting Yes. The clerk announced that the public hearing to adopt the final millage rate is scheduled for September 17, 2024. The clerk read the following ordinance, on first reading, by title: AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF PINECREST, FLORIDA, ADOPTING AN OPERATING AND CAPITAL OUTLAY BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2024 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 PURSUANT TO FLORIDA STATUTE 200.065 (TRIM BILL); UPDATING THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT SCHEDULE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The mayor opened the public hearing. There were no speakers. Vice Mayor del Prado made a motion adopting the ordinance on first reading. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Abbott and adopted by a unanimous roll call vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers Abbott, Fairman, Hochkammer, Vice Mayor del Prado and Mayor Corradino voting Yes. The clerk announced the second reading of the ordinance and final budget hearing for September 17, 2024. September 10, 2024 Village Council Meeting Page 5 of 8 #Pinecresting VII. ORDINANCES: The Council discussed the following ordinance on first reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF PINECREST, FLORIDA, COMPREHENSIVELY AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO ALLOW PUBLICATION OF LEGALLY REQUIRED ADVERTISEMENTS AND NOTICES TO BE MADE IN ANY MANNER PERMITTED UNDER FLORIDA LAW, INCLUDING THROUGH PUBLICLY ACCESSIBLE WEBSITES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The attorney addressed the Council. The mayor opened the public hearing. There were no speakers. Vice Mayor del Prado made a motion to approve the ordinance on First Reading. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Abbott and adopted by a roll call vote as follows: Councilmembers Abbott, Fairman, Hochkammer, Vice Mayor del Prado and Mayor Corradino voting Yes. The clerk announced the second reading for October 8, 2024. The Council discussed the following ordinance on second reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF PINECREST, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP OF THE VILLAGE OF PINECREST COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT MASTER PLAN FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 11855 SW 60 AVENUE (FOLIO No. 20-5012- 008-0150); AMENDING THE FUTURE LAND USE CLASSIFICATION FROM EU-1, RESIDENTIAL ESTATE TO PR, PARKS AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT MASTER PLAN; PROVIDING FOR TRANSMITTAL; AND PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, SEVERABILITY, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The planning director addressed the Council. The mayor opened the public hearing. There were no speakers. September 10, 2024 Village Council Meeting Page 6 of 8 #Pinecresting Vice Mayor del Prado made a motion to approve the ordinance on Second Reading. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Hochkammer. Ordinance 2024-5 was adopted by a unanimous roll call vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers Abbott, Fairman, Hochkammer, Vice Mayor del Prado, and Mayor Corradino voting Yes. The Council discussed the following ordinance on second reading: AN AMENDING THE VILLAGE’S OFFICIAL ZONING MAP FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 11855 SW 60 AVENUE (FOLIO NO. 20-5012- 008-0150); AMEDING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION FROM EU-1, RESIDENTIAL ESTATE TO PR, PARKS AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE OF ORDINANCES; AND PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, SEVERABILITY, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The planning director addressed the Council. The mayor opened the public hearing. There were no speakers. Councilmember Hochkammer made a motion to approve the ordinance on Second Reading. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Abbott. Ordinance 2024-6 was adopted by a unanimous roll call vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers Abbott, Fairman, Hochkammer, Vice Mayor del Prado, and Mayor Corradino voting Yes. VIII. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: The manager submitted the following communiqués and reports to the Council: • July and August 2024 Follow-up Report • Monthly Departmental Reports • Freebee Update • Peafowl Update The manager provided the Council with an update regarding the SW 136 Street Bridge project. The council had a discussion regarding the Peacock Mitigation Program. September 10, 2024 Village Council Meeting Page 7 of 8 #Pinecresting The clerk submitted a copy of the following proclamations issued by the mayor pursuant to Resolution 96-32: • Tom Flingos Day (August 22, 2024) By unanimous consent, the Council adopted the following meeting schedule for Fiscal Year 2024-2025: Tuesday, October 8, 2024 Tuesday, December 10, 2024 Tuesday, January 14, 2025 Tuesday, February 11, 2025 Tuesday, March 11, 2025 Tuesday, April 8, 2025 Tuesday, May 13, 2025 Tuesday, June 10, 2025 Tuesday, July 8, 2025 August – Summer Recess September – TBD IX. RESOLUTIONS: There were no resolutions considered by the Council. X. PLANNING: There were no planning matters considered by the Council. XI. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE MEETINGS: The following schedule of future meetings was presented to the public: • VILLAGE COUNCIL SPECIAL | BUDGET HEARING (FINAL) TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2024, 5:01 P.M. • VILLAGE COUNCIL TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2024, 6:00 P.M. XII. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 6:45 p.m. September 10, 2024 Village Council Meeting Page 8 of 8 #Pinecresting Respectfully submitted: __________________________ Priscilla Torres, MMC Village Clerk Approved by the Council this 8th day of October, 2024. __________________________ 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 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2024, 5:01 P.M. PINECREST MUNICIPAL CENTER/COUNCIL CHAMBER 12645 PINECREST PARKWAY PINECREST, FLORIDA The special meeting was called to order by the mayor at 5:01 p.m. Present were the following: Councilmember Katie Abbott Councilmember Ken Fairman Councilmember Anna Hochkammer Vice Mayor Shannon del Prado Mayor Joseph M. Corradino Village Manager Yocelyn Galiano Village Clerk Priscilla Torres Village Attorney Mitchell Bierman The mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance. The Council held the final budget hearing pursuant to state law at 5:01 p.m. time certain. The Council discussed the following resolution relating to the millage rate: A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF PINECREST, FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE FINAL MILLAGE RATE OF THE VILLAGE OF PINECREST FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2024 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 PURSUANT TO FLORIDA STATUTE 200.065 (TRIM BILL); PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The clerk announced that the final tentative millage rate of 2.35 was 9.25% greater than the roll-back rate of 2.1511. The mayor opened the public hearing. There were no speakers present. September 17, 2024 Village Council Special Meeting Page 2 of 3 #Pinecresting Vice Mayor del Prado made a motion adopting the resolution. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Hochkammer. Resolution 2024-56 was adopted by a unanimous roll call vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers Abbott, Fairman, Hochkammer, Vice Mayor del Prado and Mayor Corradino voting Yes. The Council discussed the following ordinance, on second reading, relating to the adoption of the 2024-2025 Budget: AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF PINECREST, FLORIDA, ADOPTING AN OPERATING AND CAPITAL OUTLAY BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2024 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 PURSUANT TO FLORIDA STATUTE 200.065 (TRIM BILL); UPDATING THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT SCHEDULE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (SECOND READING) The mayor opened the public hearing. There were no speakers present. Councilmember Hochkammer made a motion adopting the ordinance on second reading. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Abbott. Ordinance 2024-7 was adopted by a unanimous roll call vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers Abbott, Fairman, Hochkammer, Vice Mayor del Prado, and Mayor Corradino voting Yes. Councilmember-elect Ariel Meyer introduced International Relations Manager Chris Bruntlett, who represented the Dutch Cycling Embassy and gave a presentation to the Council. Vice Mayor del Prado discussed with the Council the efficiency of meetings and member communication, and made recommendations, including the relocation of informational/educational presentations and the requirement that when a councilmember requests additional information for consent agenda items, it be shared with the rest of the Council prior to the meeting to ensure that all members have the same information. The manager was directed to do individual follow-ups with each Councilmember to determine if there are any changes to be made. Councilmember Fairman had a discussion with the Council regarding residents near Coral Pine Park who expressed confusion over the addition of a full-size court to construction plans that had previously excluded it. The Council unanimously agreed to stand by their decision to proceed with the approved plans. The following addressed the Council: Harry Speizer, 10001 Southwest 70 Avenue; Abraham Benyunes, 10200 September 17, 2024 Village Council Special Meeting Page 3 of 3 #Pinecresting Southwest 70 Avenue; Charlie Bibb, 13191 Southwest 72 Avenue; Diane Kramer, 10201 Southwest 69 Avenue; Vanesa Meline, 10300 Southwest 70 Avenue; Sheri Speizer, 10001 Southwest 70 Avenue; and Lisa Maguire, 11801 Southwest 68 Court, Pinecrest. The manager presented the Council with conceptual drawings for Veterans Wayside Park improvements. The Council unanimously directed the manager to proceed with the concept plans, with the exception that the playground be patriotically oriented as opposed to military themed. The manager presented a request for an administrative decision appeal regarding a code violation complaint issued to the property owner of 11950 Southwest 73 Avenue. Diane Grusky, the owner, addressed the Council. Antonio Assumpcao, 11995 Southwest 73 Avenue, also addressed the Council. The mayor opened the public hearing. There were no speakers. The Council unanimously directed the manager to proceed with the code as it now stands. The meeting was adjourned at 7:58 p.m. Respectfully submitted: __________________________ Priscilla Torres, MMC Village Clerk Approved by the Council this 8th day of October, 2024. __________________________ 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).