Approve council meeting minutes from September 2025

SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2025, 6:00 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 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 Mitchell Bierman The mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance. The Council discussed the following matters relating to the 2025-2026 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, 2025 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 9, 2025 Village Council Special Meeting Page 2 of 3 #Pinecresting The clerk announced that the proposed tentative millage rate of 2.503 was 14.96% greater than the roll-back rate of 2.1773. The mayor opened the public hearing. The following addressed the Council: Riva Steinman, 6420 Southwest 135 Drive; Mike Guilford, 5800 Southwest 108 Street; Pat Brid, 6280 Southwest 88 Street; Peter DiFilippi, 7381 Southwest 117 Terrace; Bob Ross, 6701 Southwest 94 Street; Harry Speizer, 10001 Southwest 70 Avenue; Ronald Schweizer, 11275 Southwest 64 Avenue; Martha Cuervo, 6001 Southwest 92 Street; Charlie Reverte, 11001 Southwest 64 Court; William Perez, 7280 Southwest 133 Terrace; Elina Pacios, 7790 Southwest 120 Street; Sandra Bielfield, 10720 Southwest 74 Court; Eric Sorenson, 6200 Southwest 112 Street; Cindy Lerner, 5901 Moss Ranch Road; Karen Ross, 6701 Southwest 94 Street; Charles Herington, 10070 West Suburban Drive; Doug Kraft, 5945 Southwest 113 Street, Pinecrest. Vice Mayor Greenberg made a motion adopting the resolution and setting the millage rate at 2.503. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Meyer. Resolution 2025-54 was adopted by a 4 – 1 roll call vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers Fairman, Meyer, Vice Mayor Greenberg and Mayor Corradino voting Yes; Councilmember del Prado voting No. The clerk announced that the public hearing to adopt the final millage rate is scheduled for September 16, 2025. 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, 2025 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2026 PURSUANT TO FLORIDA STATUTE 200.065 (TRIM BILL); UPDATING THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT SCHEDULE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The mayor opened the public hearing. The following addressed the Council: Riva Steinman, 6420 Southwest 135 Drive; Mike Guilford, 5800 Southwest 108 Street; Pat Brid, 6280 Southwest 88 Street; Peter DiFilippi, 7381 Southwest 117 Terrace; Bob Ross, 6701 Southwest 94 Street; Harry Speizer, 10001 Southwest 70 Avenue; Ronald Schweizer, 11275 Southwest 64 Avenue; Martha Cuervo, 6001 Southwest 92 Street; Charlie Reverte, 11001 Southwest 64 Court; William Perez, 7280 Southwest 133 Terrace; Elina Pacios, 7790 Southwest 120 Street; Sandra Bielfield, 10720 Southwest 74 Court; Eric Sorenson, 6200 Southwest 112 Street; September 9, 2025 Village Council Special Meeting Page 3 of 3 #Pinecresting Cindy Lerner, 5901 Moss Ranch Road; Karen Ross, 6701 Southwest 94 Street; Charles Herington, 10070 West Suburban Drive; Doug Kraft, 5945 Southwest 113 Street, Pinecrest. The Council unanimously made the following changes to the budget: • Added 6.25% salary increases for the manager and clerk Councilmember Meyer made a motion adopting the ordinance on first reading. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Fairman and adopted by a 4 – 1 roll call vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers Fairman, Meyer, Vice Mayor Greenberg and Mayor Corradino voting Yes; Councilmember del Prado voting No. The clerk announced the second reading of the ordinance and final budget hearing for September 16, 2025. The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m. Respectfully submitted: __________________________ Priscilla Torres, MMC Village Clerk Approved by the Council this 14th day of October, 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, SEPTEMBER 16, 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 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: • 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. (2025-56) • A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF PINECREST, FLORIDA, WAIVING FEES FOR MIGGY’S GIFT SKIN CANCER AWARENESS EVENT TO BE HELD AT EVELYN GREER PARK ON NOVEMBER 9, 2025; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (2025-57) The mayor opened the public hearing. There were no speakers present. September 16, 2025 Village Council Meeting Page 2 of 9 #Pinecresting Councilmember del Prado made a motion adopting the consent agenda items. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Meyer 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 del Prado and considered separately by the Council: • Minutes of July 11, 2025 (Workshop) • Minutes of July 15, 2025 (Special Meeting) • Minutes of July 15, 2025 (Regular Meeting) • Minutes of August 19, 2025 (Workshop) • Minutes of August 20, 2025 (Workshop) • Minutes of August 26, 2025 (Workshop) The mayor opened the public hearing. There were no speakers present. Councilmember del Prado made a motion adopting the minutes as amended. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Fairman. The minutes were 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, APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF MOTOROLA POLICE RADIOS AND RELATED HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE SERVICES FROM MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC. IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $744,291.65; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORIZATION; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The mayor opened the public hearing. There were no speakers present. Vice Mayor Greenberg made a motion adopting the resolution. The motion was seconded by Councilmember del Prado. Resolution 2025-58 was adopted by a September 16, 2025 Village Council Meeting Page 3 of 9 #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, AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH REP SERVICES, INC. FOR VETERANS WAYSIDE PARK PLAYGROUND INSTALLATION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The mayor opened the public hearing. The following addressed the Council: Riva Steinman, 6420 Southwest 135 Drive, Pinecrest. Councilmember Fairman made a motion adopting the resolution. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Meyer. Resolution 2025-59 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 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 SOLITE, LLC FOR THE SOLAR ROAD SIGN LIGHT PROJECT; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The mayor opened the public hearing. The following addressed the Council: Peter DiFilippi, 7381 Southwest 117 Terrace, Pinecrest. Councilmember Meyer made a motion to deny the resolution. 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 Vice Mayor Greenberg and considered separately by the Council: A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF PINECREST, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN A LAWSUIT SEEKING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, TO DECLARE THAT SENATE BILL 180’S IMPOSITION OF A BLANKET STATEWIDE September 16, 2025 Village Council Meeting Page 4 of 9 #Pinecresting PROHIBITION ON THE EXERCISE OF HOME RULE AUTHORITY OVER LAND USE AND ZONING REGULATIONS, IS UNCONSTITUTIONAL AND SHOULD BE ENJOINED, AND RETAINING WEISS SEROTA HELFMAN COLE + BIERMAN, PL TO PROSECUTE THE LAWSUIT; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The mayor opened the public hearing. There were no speakers present. Councilmember Greenberg made a motion to deny the resolution. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Meyer. Resolution 2025-60 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: The attorney requested deferral of Item VI.A.1 to a further month. Councilmember Fairman made a motion to defer the item to a future meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilmember del Prado and adopted by a voice call vote as follows: Councilmembers del Prado, Fairman, Meyer, Vice Mayor Greenberg, and Mayor Corradino voting Yes. V. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: The Council presented a proclamation designating September 2025 to be Hunger Action Month, to Ruth Bonet, representing Feeding South Florida. VI. BUDGET HEARING: The Council discussed the following matters relating to the 2025-2026 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 FINAL MILLAGE RATE OF THE VILLAGE OF PINECREST FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2025 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2026 PURSUANT TO FLORIDA STATUTE 200.065 (TRIM BILL); PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The clerk announced that the proposed tentative millage rate of 2.503 was 14.96% greater than the roll-back rate of 2.1773. The mayor opened the public hearing. The following addressed the Council: Riva Steinman, 6420 Southwest 135 Drive; Harry Speizer, 10001 Southwest 70 Avenue; Eric Sorensen, 6200 Southwest 112 Street; Charle Herington, 10070 West Suburban Drive; Jill Lerner, 12945 Southwest 82 Place; Peter DiFilippi, 7381 Southwest 117 Terrace, Pinecrest. September 16, 2025 Village Council Meeting Page 5 of 9 #Pinecresting Councilmember Fairman made a motion adopting the resolution and setting the millage rate at 2.503. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Meyer. Resolution 2025-55 was adopted by a 4 – 1 roll call vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers Fairman, Meyer, Vice Mayor Greenberg, and Mayor Corradino voting Yes; Councilmember del Prado voting No. The clerk read the following ordinance, on second reading, by title: ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF PINECREST, FLORIDA, ADOPTING AN OPERATING AND CAPITAL OUTLAY BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2025 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2026 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. The following addressed the Council: Riva Steinman, 6420 Southwest 135 Drive; Harry Speizer, 10001 Southwest 70 Avenue; Eric Sorensen, 6200 Southwest 112 Street; Charle Herington, 10070 West Suburban Drive; Jill Lerner, 12945 Southwest 82 Place; Peter DiFilippi, 7381 Southwest 117 Terrace, Pinecrest. Councilmember Meyer made a motion to approve the ordinance on Second Reading. The motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Greenberg. Ordinance 2025- 4 was adopted by a 4 – 1 roll call vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers Fairman, Meyer, Vice Greenberg, and Mayor Corradino voting Yes; Councilmember del Prado voting No. VII. ORDINANCES: The Council discussed the following ordinance on second reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF PINECREST, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE 2024-2025 OPERATING AND CAPITAL OUTLAY BUDGET (3rd QUARTER); PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The manager addressed the Council. The mayor opened the public hearing. There were no speakers. Councilmember Fairman made a motion to approve the ordinance on Second Reading. The motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Greenberg. Ordinance 2025- September 16, 2025 Village Council Meeting Page 6 of 9 #Pinecresting 5 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. VIII. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: The manager submitted the following communiqués and reports to the Council: • July and August 2025 Follow-up Report • Monthly Departmental Reports • Freebee Update • Peafowl Update • Red Light Camera Program Annual Report The manager provided the Council with an update regarding the construction of the Kendall Shared Use Path. The manager provided an update regarding the Peacock Mitigation Program. The manager presented a request from Miami Palmetto Football for the Panther football program. The Council unanimously agreed to donate $1,500. The manager presented a request from the property owner of 9000 Southwest 60 Court for the mitigation of fines in the amount $203,775.63. Daniel Milian, 201 South Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, representing the owner, addressed the Council. The Council unanimously denied the request to mitigate the fines with the owner. The clerk submitted a copy of the minutes of the Zoning Board meeting of July 30, 2025. By unanimous consent, the Council adopted the following meeting schedule for Fiscal Year 2025-2026: Tuesday, October 14, 2025 Tuesday, November 18, 2025 Tuesday, December 9, 2025 Tuesday, January 20, 2026 Tuesday, February 10, 2026 Tuesday, March 10, 2026 Tuesday, April 14, 2026 Tuesday, May 5, 2026 Tuesday, June 9, 2026 Tuesday, July 14, 2026 August – Summer Recess September – TBD September 16, 2025 Village Council Meeting Page 7 of 9 #Pinecresting The clerk submitted the roster of appointees to the 2025-2027 Architectural Review Board. IX. RESOLUTIONS: There were no resolutions considered by the Council. X. 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. HEARING #2025-0916-1. CORAL OAKS TENNIS & WELLNESS LLC (OWNER) AND MATTHEW SPEATH (APPLICANT) ARE REQUESTING APPROVAL FOR (A) MODIFICATION OF AN APPROVED SITE PLAN TO INCLUDE THE REMOVAL OF ONE (1) TENNIS COURT AND THE ADDITION OF TWO (2) NEW PICKLEBALL COURTS, TWO (2) NEW PADEL COURTS, AND 10 ADDITIONAL PARKING SPACES; AND (B) APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW INSTALLATION OF OUTDOOR LIGHTS ADJACENT TO THE NEW PICKLEBALL COURTS, PADEL COURTS, AND OTHER EXISTING COURTS PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE VILLAGE’S LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, DIVISION 5.25, TENNIS COURT/BASKETBALL COURT/ OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL AREA LIGHTING, AND IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE CRITERIA FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AS PROVIDED IN DIVISION 3.3, CONDITIONAL USE APPROVAL; FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 10530 SW 57 AVENUE. The Council disclosed ex parte communications. Matthew Speech, the applicant, addressed the Council. Planning Director Olmsted gave an oral report, based on his memorandum of September 10, 2025, recommending approval of the request, subject to conditions of approval. The mayor opened the public hearing. The following addressed the Council: Robert Sackstein, 5850 Southwest 104 Street; Cindy Avila, 5800 Southwest 104 Street; and David Savett, 5800 Southwest 105 Street, Pinecrest. Vice Mayor Greenberg made a motion to approve the variance with the staff recommendations and the following additional condition: • In advance of final approval, the applicant will present to staff sufficient documentation that the compliance with the Village’s noise ordinance will be likely satisfied. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Fairman and approved on a 5 – 0 roll call vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers del Prado, Fairman, Meyer, Vice Mayor Greenberg, and Mayor Corradino voting Yes. HEARING #2025-0916-2. CRIMSON IBIS LLC/LESLIE MILLER SAIONTZ (OWNER), AND NICHOLAS GEARY (APPLICANT) ARE REQUESTING APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE September 16, 2025 Village Council Meeting Page 8 of 9 #Pinecresting PERMIT TO ALLOW OUTDOOR LIGHTING OF THEIR PROPOSED TENNIS COURT PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE VILLAGE’S LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, DIVISION 5.25, TENNIS COURT/BASKETBALL COURT/ OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL AREA LIGHTING, AND IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE CRITERIA FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AS PROVIDED IN DIVISION 3.3, CONDITIONAL USE APPROVAL; FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 9300 SW 60 COURT. The Council disclosed ex parte communications. Nicholas Geary, the applicant, addressed the Council. Planning Director Olmsted gave an oral report, based on his memorandum of September 9, 2025, recommending approval of the request, subject to conditions of approval. The mayor opened the public hearing. There were no speakers present. Councilmember Meyer made a motion to approve the variance with staff recommendations. The motion was seconded by Councilmember del Prado and approved on a 5 – 0 voice vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers del Prado, Fairman, Meyer, Vice Mayor Greenberg, and Mayor Corradino voting Yes. XI. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE MEETINGS: The following schedule of future meetings was presented to the public: • VILLAGE COUNCIL TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2025, 6:00 P.M. XII. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 9:45 p.m. September 16, 2025 Village Council Meeting Page 9 of 9 #Pinecresting Respectfully submitted: __________________________ Priscilla Torres, MMC Village Clerk Approved by the Council this 14th day of October, 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).