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WORKSHOP MINUTES WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2024, 9:00 A.M. PINECREST GARDENS/INSPIRATION CENTER 11000 RED ROAD PINECREST, FLORIDA The workshop was called to order by the mayor at 9:00 a.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…
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WORKSHOP MINUTES WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2024, 9:00 A.M. PINECREST GARDENS/INSPIRATION CENTER 11000 RED ROAD PINECREST, FLORIDA The workshop was called to order by the mayor at 9:00 a.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 Roger Pou The mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance. The Council re-scheduled the March regular meeting to March 19, 2024, and the May regular meeting to May 7, 2024. Luis Gallardo, Nancy Richmond, and Jennifer Price, of The Happiness Project, were introduced to the Council and management team. The following members of the management team made a presentation regarding their respective departments or functions and presented proposed goals for inclusion in the strategic plan: • Finance Director Marie Arteaga-Nariño • Human Resources Manager Katherine Mainieri • IT Manager Gabriela Wilson • Communications Manager Michelle Hammontree February 7, 2024 Village Council Workshop Page 2 of 3 #Pinecresting • Building Official Paul Buckler • Planning Director Stephen Olmsted • Parks and Recreation Director Robert Mattes • Pinecrest Gardens Director Cristina Blanco • Police Chief Jason Cohen • Public Works Director David Mendez The manager presented a draft of the proposed 2024 Strategic Plan and discussed with Council goals and key-intended-outcomes of the following six pillars of plan: • Organizational Excellence and Financial Stability • Secure and Safe Community • Residential Character and Community Enhancement • Recreation and Infrastructure • Cultural Value • Environmental Sustainability • Transportation and Pedestrian Mobility The Council directed the manager to amend specified goals and key- intended- outcomes in the plan. The manager presented discussion items to the Council. The Council directed the manager to present additional information for the following items: • HEART program • Municipal Center 4th Story Council Chamber • FGBC Re-Certification • Street Lighting • Sidewalk Maintenance • Southwest 62nd Avenue and 112 Street potential SUP • Sidewalk extension of Southwest 132 Street The manager provided the Council an update regarding the CTK property. The Council directed the manager to negotiate an agreement. The workshop was adjourned at 3:00 p.m. February 7, 2024 Village Council Workshop Page 3 of 3 #Pinecresting Respectfully submitted: __________________________ Priscilla Torres, MMC Village Clerk Approved by the Village Council this 19th day of March, 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 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, FEBRUARY 13, 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 January 9, 2024 (Regular Meeting) • 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. (2024-2) • A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF PINECREST, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH GARDNER AND SEMLER LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE (GSLA) FOR THE VETERANS WAYSIDE PARK RENOVATION DESIGN PROJECT; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (2024-3) February 13, 2024 Village Council Meeting Page 2 of 5 #Pinecresting • A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF PINECREST, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND ACCEPTING DEDICATION BY RIGHT-OF-WAY MAINTENANCE MAP OF THE WEST PORTION OF SW 70TH AVENUE BETWEEN SW 90TH STREET AND SW 92ND STREET BY OPERATION OF LAW IN ACCORDANCE WITH
361, FLORIDA STATUTES; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (2024-4) The mayor opened the public hearing. There were no speakers present. Councilmember Hochkammer made a motion adopting the consent agenda items. The motion was seconded by Vice Mayor del Prado 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. The following item was withdrawn from the consent agenda by Mayor Corradino and considered separately by the Council: A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF PINECREST, FLORIDA, APPROVING AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF CORAL GABLES RELATING TO THE OPERATION AND FUNDING OF THE PINECREST BY THE SEA SECURITY GUARD SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICT (ALSO KNOWN AS THE GABLES BY THE SEA-PINECREST SECURITY GUARD SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICT); PROVIDING FOR AUTHORIZATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The mayor opened the public hearing. There were no speakers present. Councilmember Hochkammer made a motion adopting the resolution. The motion was seconded by Vice Mayor del Prado. Resolution 2024-5 was adopted by a unanimous voice vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers Abbott, Fairman, Hochkammer, Vice Mayor del Prado, and Mayor Corradino voting Yes. The following item was withdrawn from the consent agenda by Councilmember Fairman and considered separately by the Council: A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF PINECREST, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH FLORIDA SIDEWALK SOLUTIONS FOR SIDEWALK SURVEY AND REPAIR SERVICES; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. February 13, 2024 Village Council Meeting Page 3 of 5 #Pinecresting The mayor opened the public hearing. David Caseres, 10910 Southwest 78 Avenue, Pinecrest, addressed the Council. Councilmember Hochkammer made a motion adopting the resolution. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Fairman. Resolution 2024-6 was adopted by a unanimous voice vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers Abbott, Fairman, Hochkammer, Vice Mayor del Prado, and Mayor Corradino voting Yes. The following item was withdrawn from the consent agenda by Vice Mayor del Prado and considered separately by the Council: A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF PINECREST, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE WORLD HAPPINESS FOUNDATION FOR THE CITY OF HAPPINESS INITIATIVE (CHI); PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The mayor opened the public hearing. There were no speakers present. Councilmember Fairman made a motion adopting the resolution. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Abbott. Resolution 2024-7 was adopted by a 4 – 1 voice vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers Abbott, Fairman, Hochkammer, and Mayor Corradino voting Yes; Vice Mayor del Prado voting No. IV. AGENDA/ORDER OF BUSINESS: There were no changes to the agenda. V. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: There were no presentations. VI. ORDINANCES: There were no ordinances considered by the Council. VII. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Councilmember Hochkammer requested authorization to donate $5,000 for the HIP Program at Miami Palmetto Senior High School. The mayor opened the public hearing. Lilah Suarez, 13550 Southwest 70 Avenue, addressed the Council. The Council unanimously authorized the donation. February 13, 2024 Village Council Meeting Page 4 of 5 #Pinecresting The mayor had a discussion with the Council regarding funding effort needed for Flood Protection/Salinity Control Structures. The Council unanimously authorized the manager to send a letter of support to the County’s Mayor. The manager submitted the following communiqués and reports to the Council: • January 2023 Follow-up Report • Monthly Departmental Reports • Freebee Update • CRS Activity 510 Annual Report Program Report 2023 The manager presented a request from the property owner of 6305 Southwest 128 Street for the mitigation of fines in the amount of $217,636.54 Planning Director Stephen Olmsted and Senior Code Compliance Officer Esther Cabrera addressed the Council. Ricardo Gonzalez, representing the owner, addressed the Council. The mayor opened the public hearing. There were no speakers. Councilmember Fairman made a motion accepting the settlement offer in the amount of $173,938. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Abbott. The motion failed by a 2 – 3 roll call vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers Abbott and Fairman voting Yes; Councilmember Hochkammer, Vice Mayor del Prado, and Mayor Corradino voting No. Councilmember Hochkammer made a motion authorizing the manager to work out a payment plan not to exceed 24 months, and affirm the fines and interest due. The interest will stop accruing when an agreement is reached. The motion was seconded by Vice Mayor del Prado. The motion was adopted by a 4 – 1 roll call vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers Fairman, Hochkammer, Vice Mayor del Prado, and Mayor Corradino voting Yes; Councilmember Abbott voting No. The manager and planning director gave the Council an update regarding potential code changes regarding wall height, and chain link fence regulations in the PS, Public Service Zoning District. The following addressed the Council: David Caceres, 10910 Southwest 78 Avenue, Pinecrest. Councilmember Fairman had a discussion with the Council regarding the Christ The King property. The Council directed the manager to negotiate an offer with additional boundary dimensions provided. February 13, 2024 Village Council Meeting Page 5 of 5 #Pinecresting The village attorney discussed the state’s requirement to file Form 6, and potential legal challenges in conjunction with numerous cities that have joined as plaintiffs. Councilmember Abbott made a motion authorizing the Village to participate as a plaintiff in the lawsuit. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Hochkammer and adopted by a unanimous voice vote. VIII. RESOLUTIONS: There were no resolutions considered by the Council. IX. PLANNING: There were no planning matters considered by the Council. X. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE MEETINGS: The following schedule of future meetings was presented to the public: • VILLAGE COUNCIL TUESDAY, MARCH 19, 2024, 6:00 P.M. XI. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m. Respectfully submitted: __________________________ Priscilla Torres, MMC Village Clerk Approved by the Council this 19th day of March 19, 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).
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