Approve meeting minutes from March 2025

SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES THURSDAY, MARCH 6, 2025, 6:30 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 6:30 p.m. Present were the following: Councilmember Shannon del Prado Councilmember Ken Fairman Councilmember Ariel Meyer Vice Mayor Jerry Greenberg Mayor Joseph M. Corradino Village Manager Yocelyn Galiano Assistant Village Clerk Nicole Tobias Village Attorney Mitchell Bierman Village Attorney Chad Friedman II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance. III. DISCUSSION ITEM: The Council held a continuation of the hearing of Tuesday, February 11, 2025. HEARING #2025-0211-1. BET SHIRA CONGREGATION, INC. (OWNER) AND TRUE NORTH CLASSICAL ACADEMY (APPLICANT) ARE REQUESTING APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND MODIFICATION OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY RESOLUTION 4-ZAB-68-79 AS LATER MODIFIED BY RESOLUTION Z-114-86 TO PERMIT AN INCREASE IN STUDENT ENROLLMENT AND OCCUPANCY FROM 325 STUDENTS TO 600 STUDENTS; TO PERMIT AN INCREASE IN HOURS OF OPERATION FROM 8:00 A.M. TO 4:30 P.M., TO 7:15 A.M. TO 6:00 P.M.; TO DELETE THE CONDITION REQUIRING DRIVEWAY ACCESS FROM SW 77 AVENUE TO BE CLOSED; TO DELETE THE LIMITATION ON THE NUMBER OF CLASSROOMS; TO DELETE THE LIMITATION March 6, 2025 Village Council Special Meeting Page 2 of 2 #Pinecresting ON THE NUMBER OF TEACHERS AND ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL; TO ADD A NEW CONDITION ALLOWING THE REQUESTED INCREASE IN ENROLLMENT TO BE PHASED IN OVER THE COURSE OF 4 YEARS; AND TO ADD A NEW CONDITION ESTABLISHING PREFERENCE FOR ADMISSIONS FOR STUDENTS WHO LIVE WITHIN THE VILLAGE OF PINECREST. THE SUBJECT PROPERTY, TRUE NORTH ACADEMY AND TEMPLE BET SHIRA, IS LOCATED AT 7500 SW 120 STREET. The Council disclosed ex parte communications. Miles Moss was sworn in by the assistant village clerk. He addressed the Council to discuss his affidavit report dated March 3, 2025. He was cross-examined by the Council. Alan Krischer, representing the applicant, did not have any questions for Mr. Moss. Councilmember Meyer made a motion to defer the hearing. Councilmember Fairman seconded the motion with the following amendment to the motion to include: approval of staff’s recommendations as amended. The amendment was accepted. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers Fairman, Meyer, and Mayor Corradino voting Yes; Councilmember del Prado and Vice Mayor Greenberg voting No. IV. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m. Respectfully submitted: Priscilla Torres, MMC, Village Clerk __________________________ Nicole Tobias, CMC Assistance Village Clerk Approved by the Council this 8th day of April, 2025. __________________________ 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). REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, MARCH 11, 2025, 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 Ken Fairman Councilmember Ariel Meyer Vice Mayor Jerry Greenberg Mayor Joseph M. Corradino Village Manager Yocelyn Galiano Village Clerk Priscilla Torres Village Attorney Chad Friedman 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 February 11, 2025 (Workshop) • Minutes of February 11, 2025 (Regular Meeting) • Minutes of February 14, 2025 (Workshop) • 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. (2025-11) • A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF PINECREST, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A STATEWIDE MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF FLORIDA DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (2025-12) March 11, 2025 Village Council Meeting Page 2 of 7 #Pinecresting • A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF PINECREST, FLORIDA, URGING THE FLORIDA STATE LEGISLATURE TO ENACT LEGISLATION TO PROVIDE A PUBLIC RECORDS EXEMPTION FOR MUNICIPAL CLERKS AND EMPLOYEES WHO PERFORM MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS WORK OR HAVE ANY PART IN CODE ENFORCEMENT FUNCTIONS OF A CITY AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (2025-13). 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 Councilmember Fairman and adopted by a unanimous voice vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers del Prado, Fairman, Meyer, Vice Mayor Greenberg, 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 ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH METRO EXPRESS FOR CONCRETE CURBING/SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION, MILLING AND RESURFACING OF ASPHALT CONCRETE, STRIPING OF STREETS AND PARKING LOTS, AND LANE DELINEATORS; 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 Fairman. Resolution 2025-14 was adopted by a unanimous voice vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers del Prado, Fairman, Meyer, Vice Mayor Greenberg, 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, ACCEPTING THE AUDITOR’S ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT FOR 2023-2024; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The mayor opened the public hearing. There were no speakers present. Councilmember Meyer made a motion adopting the resolution. The motion was seconded by Councilmember del Prado. Resolution 2025-15 was adopted by a March 11, 2025 Village Council Meeting Page 3 of 7 #Pinecresting unanimous voice vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers del Prado, Fairman, Meyer, Vice Mayor Greenberg, 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, AWARDING A BID TO M&J CONSULTING GROUP FOR THE VETERANS WAYSIDE PARK IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The mayor opened the public hearing. There were no speakers present. Councilmember Meyer made a motion adopting the resolution. The motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Greenberg. Resolution 2025-16 was adopted by a unanimous voice vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers del Prado, Fairman, Meyer, Vice Mayor Greenberg, 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, AWARDING A BID TO ATLAS APEX ROOFING FOR THE ALEYDA MAS PARK RE-ROOFING PROJECT; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The mayor opened the public hearing. There were no speakers present. Councilmember Meyer made a motion adopting the resolution. The motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Greenberg. Resolution 2025-17 was adopted by a unanimous voice vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers del Prado, Fairman, Meyer, Vice Mayor Greenberg, and Mayor Corradino voting Yes. IV. AGENDA/ORDER OF BUSINESS: There were no changes to the agenda. V. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: The mayor, on behalf of the Council, presented a proclamation declaring March to be National Athletic Training Month. Scott Freer, Head Athletic Trainer at Palmer Trinity, along with Miami Palmetto High School Head Athletic Trainer Michelle Benz, and training aides were presented with the proclamation. March 11, 2025 Village Council Meeting Page 4 of 7 #Pinecresting VI. ORDINANCES: The Council discussed the following ordinance on second reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF PINECREST, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE BORROWING OF MONEY AND THE INCURRENCE OF DEBT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $16,000,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING THE CONSTRUCTION, ACQUISITION, RENOVATION, AND EQUIPPING OF CERTAIN CAPITAL PROJECTS; ESTABLISHING ITS INTENT TO REIMBURSE CERTAIN CAPITAL EXPENDITURES INCURRED IN CONNECTION WITH SUCH CAPITAL PROJECTS WITH THE PROCEEDS OF A FUTURE TAX-EXEMPT FINANCING FROM THE FLORIDA MUNICIPAL LOAN COUNCIL OR OTHER OBLIGATIONS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The manager addressed the Council. The mayor opened the public hearing. The following addressed the Council: Riva Steinman, 6421 Southwest 135 Drive, Pinecrest. Vice Mayor Greenberg made a motion to approve the ordinance on Second Reading. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Fairman. Ordinance 2025-2 was adopted by a unanimous roll call vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers del Prado, Fairman, Meyer, Vice Mayor Greenberg, and Mayor Corradino voting Yes. VII. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Councilmember Fairman announced that the Plant of the Month will be deferred to the April meeting. He also provided updates on upcoming events, including the 3rd Annual Blood Drive and Recycle Day, and shared information on the Village of Pinecrest's ongoing recycling efforts. Councilmember del Prado provided updates regarding the Pinecrest Composting Program, to include partnership with the Miccosukee Tribe. Councilmember Meyer reminded the community about the Adopt-a-Tree Planting Program and noted that further information is available on the village's website. The manager submitted the following communiqués and reports to the Council: • February 2025 Follow-up Report • Monthly Departmental Reports • Freebee Update • Holiday Annual Toy Drive March 11, 2025 Village Council Meeting Page 5 of 7 #Pinecresting The Council scheduled a Local Planning Agency meeting for April 8, 2025, at 5:45 p.m. to discuss the Comprehensive Plan Determination of Need. The Council scheduled a workshop for March 19, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. regarding strategic planning. The regular meeting of July 8, 2025, was rescheduled to July 15, 2025. VIII. RESOLUTIONS: The Council discussed the following resolution: A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF PINECREST, FLORIDA, SUPPLEMENTING THE ORDINANCE ENACTED ON MARCH 11, 2025; AUTHORIZING A LOAN IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $16,000,000 FROM THE FLORIDA MUNICIPAL LOAN COUNCIL TO ACQUIRE, CONSTRUCT, RENOVATE, AND EQUIP CERTAIN CAPITAL PROJECTS, AS DESCRIBED HEREIN; APPROVING THE FORM OF AND THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A LOAN AGREEMENT WITH THE FLORIDA MUNICIPAL LOAN COUNCIL; APPROVING THE FORM OF THE SUMMARY NOTICE OF SALE AND THE OFFICIAL NOTICE OF SALE; APPROVING THE FORM OF AND THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A CONTINUING DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT; AUTHORIZING THE DISTRIBUTION OF THE PRELIMINARY OFFICIAL STATEMENT AND THE OFFICIAL STATEMENT IN CONNECTION WITH THE FLORIDA MUNICIPAL LOAN COUNCIL REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2025 (VILLAGE OF PINECREST SERIES); PROVIDING CERTAIN OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION WITH THE MAKING OF SUCH LOAN; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The mayor opened the public hearing. The following addressed the Council: Riva Steinman, 6421 Southwest 135 Drive, Pinecrest. Councilmember del Prado made a motion to approve the resolution. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Meyer. Resolution 2025-18 was adopted by a 5 – 0 voice vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers del Prado, Fairman, Meyer, Vice Mayor Greenberg, and Mayor Corradino voting Yes. IX. PLANNING: (Continuation of March 6, 2025) HEARING #2025-0211-1. BET SHIRA CONGREGATION, INC. (OWNER) AND TRUENORTH CLASSICAL ACADEMY (APPLICANT) ARE REQUESTING APPROVAL OF ACONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND MODIFICATION OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTYRESOLUTION 4-ZAB-68-79 AS LATER MODIFIED BY RESOLUTION Z-114-86 TOPERMIT AN INCREASE IN STUDENT ENROLLMENT AND OCCUPANCY FROM 325STUDENTS TO 600 STUDENTS; TO PERMIT AN INCREASE IN HOURS OFOPERATION FROM 8:00 A.M. TO 4:30 P.M., TO 7:15 A.M. TO 6:00 P.M.; TODELETE THE CONDITION REQUIRING DRIVEWAY ACCESS FROM SW 77 AVENUETO BE March 11, 2025 Village Council Meeting Page 6 of 7 #Pinecresting CLOSED; TO DELETE THE LIMITATION ON THE NUMBER OF CLASSROOMS;TO DELETE THE LIMITATION ON THE NUMBER OF TEACHERS ANDADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL; TO ADD A NEW CONDITION ALLOWING THEREQUESTED INCREASE IN ENROLLMENT TO BE PHASED IN OVER THE COURSE OF4 YEARS; AND TO ADD A NEW CONDITION ESTABLISHING PREFERENCE FORADMISSIONS FOR STUDENTS WHO LIVE WITHIN THE VILLAGE OF PINECREST. THESUBJECT PROPERTY, TRUE NORTH ACADEMY AND TEMPLE BET SHIRA, IS LOCATEDAT 7500 SW 120 STREET. All witnesses giving testimony in the following quasi-judicial proceedings were sworn-in by the village clerk. The Council disclosed ex parte communications. Councilmember del Prado made a motion to allow public comment regarding disagreements with the ex parte communications. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Fairman and adopted by a 4 – 1 voice vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers del Prado, Fairman, Meyer, and Vice Mayor Greenberg voting Yes; Mayor Corradino voting No. The following addressed the Council: Peter DiFilippi, 7381 Southwest 117 Terrace; and Riva Steinman, 6421 Southwest 135 Drive, Pinecrest. Michael Bileca, the applicant, addressed the Council. Miles Moss (virtual), 12900 Southwest 84 Street, Pinecrest, addressed the Council. Councilmember Fairman made a motion to approve the variance with staff recommendations as amended. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Meyer and approved on a 3 – 2 roll call vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers Fairman, Meyer, and Mayor Corradino voting Yes; Councilmember del Prado and Vice Mayor Greenberg voting No. X. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE MEETINGS: The following schedule of future meetings was presented to the public: • VILLAGE COUNCIL TUESDAY, APRIL 8, 2025, 6:00 P.M. XI. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 8:25 p.m. March 11, 2025 Village Council Meeting Page 7 of 7 #Pinecresting Respectfully submitted: __________________________ Priscilla Torres, MMC Village Clerk Approved by the Council this 8th day of April, 2025. __________________________ 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). WORKSHOP MINUTES FRIDAY, MARCH 19, 2025, 9:00 A.M. EVELYN GREER PARK/LESLIE BOWE HALL 8200 SOUTHWEST 124 STREET PINECREST, FLORIDA The workshop was called to order by the mayor at 9:05 a.m. Present were the following: Councilmember Shannon del Prado Councilmember Ken Fairman Councilmember Ariel Meyer Vice Mayor Jerry Greenberg Mayor Joseph M. Corradino Village Manager Yocelyn Galiano Village Clerk Priscilla Torres Village Attorney Roger Pou The mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance. The Council continued discussions from the workshop of February 14, 2025 relating to the Strategic Plan and all the seven (7) priorities and objectives. The manager and Council reviewed and discussed the revised 2025 Strategic Plan document and the following specific issues: • Proactive code compliance and enforcement • Coffee with the Council • Sidewalk maintenance • Commercial landscaping on Saturdays • Community Engagement Coordinator • History of Pinecrest Exhibit • Village’s 30th Anniversary • Sustainability educational campaign March 19, 2025 Village Council Workshop Page 2 of 2 #Pinecresting • Adult day care • SW 62nd Ave shared-use-path • Transportation study within the village • School grants • Police patrol e-Bikes The workshop was adjourned at 3:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted: __________________________ Priscilla Torres, MMC Village Clerk Approved by the Village Council this 11th day of March, 2025. __________________________ 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).