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VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY
Mayor Karyn Cunningham
Vice Mayor Leanne Tellam
Council Member Patrick Fiore (Seat 1)
Council Member Steve Cody (Seat 2)
Council Member Marsha Matson (Seat 3)
Village Manager Nick Marano
Village Attorney John C. Dellagloria
Village Clerk Missy Arocha
 
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons needing special accommodation, a sign language interpreter, or hearing impaired to participate in this proceeding should contact the Village Clerk at (305) 259-1234 for assistance no later than four days prior to the meeting.
AGENDA
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2023 – 7:00 PM
(PROCLAMATIONS, AWARDS, & PRESENTATIONS WILL BEGIN AT 6:30 PM)
VILLAGE HALL MUNICIPAL CENTER
9705 EAST HIBISCUS STREET, PALMETTO BAY, FL 33157
(305) 259-1234
1.

CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, INVOCATION, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, AND DECORUM STATEMENT, IN THAT ORDER:

Any person making impertinent or slanderous remarks, or who becomes boisterous, while addressing the Council may be barred from further appearance before the Council by the Mayor, unless permission to continue or again address the Council is granted by a majority vote of the Council. Applauding speakers shall be discouraged. Heckling or verbal outbursts in support or opposition to a speaker, or his or her remarks, shall be prohibited. No signs or placards shall be allowed in the Council meeting. Persons exiting the Council meeting shall do so quietly. All cellular telephones and beepers are to be silenced during the meeting.

 
A.

Invocation: Rabbi Zalman Gansburg (Chabad of Palmetto Bay)

 
2.

PROCLAMATIONS, AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS
 
A.

Proclamation: The SMART Ride Weekend in the Village of Palmetto Bay

 
B.

Proclamation: November being Alzheimer's Caregiver Month in the Village of Palmetto Bay (Alzheimer's Association)

 
C.

Recognition: Eagle Scout Troop 336, celebrating the accomplishments of Alexander Bao, Joseph Medina, and Braden Watson

 
D.

Recognition: 20th Anniversary of Village and Policing Unit Employees (Olga Cadaval, Fanny Carmona, Danny Casals, Jimmy Pruneda, Lieutenant Antonio Rodriguez, Officer Keith White, Officer Roberto Dominguez, and Officer Julissa Zuleta)

 
E.

Recognition: Gold Level of the President's Volunteer Service Award for Turtle Team (Ricardo Alvarez-De La Hoz, Isaiah Ali, Nico Cerda, Lucas Cerda, Alba Crespo, Samuel Montero, Angelina Rodriguez, Morgan Shapiro, Logan Shapiro, Hunter Sosa)

 
3.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES
 
A.

Special Council Meeting (July 17, 2023)
 
B.

Emergency Special Council Meeting (July 26, 2023)
 
4.

REQUESTS, PETITIONS AND PUBLIC COMMENTS

Individuals wishing to speak on matters on the agenda and on items pertinent to the Village may do so by speaking during this section of the agenda. The Mayor will recognize those persons who wish to speak. Each speaker must sign-in prior to speaking on the designated public commentary sign-in sheet. Items for public hearing provided for within the agenda shall not be a topic of discussion during this section of the agenda. Please limit your comments to three (3) minutes or less. Public comments made by members of the public are important to the Village Council. Speakers will address the Village Council with respect.

 
5.

VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT
 
A.

Classification and Compensation Study Presentation (Evergreen Solutions)
 
B.

Departmental Updates
 
C.

Police Commander Report

 
6.

VILLAGE ATTORNEY'S REPORT
 
A.

Litigation Update
 
7.

VILLAGE CLERK'S REPORT
 
A.

Update: Calendar for the month of November 2023

 
B.

Update: Vote-by-Mail Request for 2023-2024
 
8.

BOARD AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
 
A.

Notice: Member Solicitation (Art-in-Public Places Advisory Board)
 
B.

Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting (May 11, 2023)
 
C.

Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting (June 1, 2023)
 
D.

Youth Community Involvement Task Force Meeting (September 29, 2023)
 
9.

EMERGENCY ORDINANCES WITH PUBLIC HEARING
 
10.

ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING
 
A.

AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES AT DIVISION 3, ADVISORY BOARDS AND COMMITTEES”, AT SECTION 2-58 STYLED “MEMBERSHIP LIMITATIONS”; AT SECTION 2-59, STYLED “TERM OF OFFICE” AND AT SECTION  2-65, STYLED “AGENDA”; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Mayor Karyn Cunningham) (Passed on First Reading on October 2, 2023-Regular Council Meeting)
 
11.

ORDINANCES FOR FIRST READING WITH PUBLIC COMMENTS
 
12.

CONSENT AGENDA
 
A.

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, RELATING TO SPECIAL EVENTS; APPROVING THE PARTICIPATION OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY AS A SPONSOR OF THE WEST PERRINE DR. MARTIN  LUTHER  KING,  JR., ANNUAL CELEBRATION; AUTHORIZING  THE  VILLAGE  MANAGER TO DISBURSE UP TO $1,000 (ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS) AS PART OF THE VILLAGE’S SPONSORSHIP CONTRIBUTION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Public Services Director, Dionisio Torres)
 
13.

RESOLUTIONS REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARING
 
14.

RESOLUTIONS WITH PUBLIC COMMENT
 
A.

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, EXPRESSING THE VILLAGE'S COMMITMENT TO THE STATE OF ISRAEL AS IT DEFENDS ITSELF AGAINST THE UNPROVOKED ATTACKS BY THE TERRORIST GROUP HAMAS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Councilmember Steve Cody)
 
B.

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING A “SLEEP SAFELY” PROGRAM TO PROVIDE BED RAILS FOR SENIOR RESIDENTS, WHICH COUNCILMEMBER MARSHA MATSON WILL DELIVER TO THEM, TO PROVIDE A MEASURE OF SECURITY AND PREVENTION FROM FALLING FROM A BED; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  (Sponsored by Councilmember Marsha Matson)
 
C.

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, REGARDING THE EDUCATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE; AMENDING SECTION 4 OF RESOLUTION NO. 2013-81, “COMMITTEE QUALIFICATIONS’, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Mayor Karyn Cunningham)
 
D.

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, RELATING TO LOBBYIST SERVICES; AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE A CONTRACT NOT EXCEEDING FIFTY THOUSAND ($50,000.00) DOLLARS FOR THE HIGHEST RANKED PROPOSER TO PROVIDE LOBBYIST SERVICES; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO APPROVE A CONTRACT FOR THESE SERVICES FOR THE NEGOTIATED AMOUNT; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Village Manager, Nick Marano)
 
E.

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO COLLABORATE WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD TO DEVELOP A “BIKE CARAVAN” PROGRAM FOR THE SECOND SEMESTER OF THE 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR; TO INCLUDE ROUTE PLANNING, STAFF COORDINATION, AND POLICE ESCORT, PROVIDING A COST ESTIMATE, AND IDENTIFYING POTENTIAL SOURCES OF FUNDING; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Councilmember Marsha Matson)
 
F.

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING THE VILLAGE "SAFER TOGETHER" CAMPAIGN TO PROMOTE SAFE STREETS WITHIN THE VILLAGE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Councilmember Steve Cody)
 
G.

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH STANTEC CONSULTING SERVICES, INC. TO PROVIDE DESIGN, PERMITTING, BIDDING, AND LIMITED CONSTRUCTION SERVICES SUPPORT FOR THE PUBLIC SERVICES PARKING LOT LOCATED AT 9495 SW 180TH STREET; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO ISSUE A PURCHASE ORDER AND APPROVE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED SEVENTY THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED TEN DOLLARS ($70,910); AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Public Services Director, Dionisio Torres)
 
15.

OTHER BUSINESS
 
16.

COUNCIL COMMENTS
 
17.

NEXT MEETING AND ADJOURNMENT
 
WE, THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, HEREBY COMMIT OURSELVES TO MAINTAINING CIVILITY IN OUR PUBLIC AND POLITICAL DISCOURSE AND PLEDGE TO THE FOLLOWING PRINCIPLES:
  • We will respect the right of all citizens in our community to hold different opinions;
  • We will avoid rhetoric intended to humiliate or question the wisdom of those whose opinions are different from ours;
  • We will strive to understand differing perspectives;
  • We will choose our words carefully;
  • We will speak truthfully without accusation and we will avoid distortion;
  • We will speak out against violence, prejudice, and incivility in all of their forms, whenever and wherever they occur.
 

NOTICE OF APPEAL RIGHTS

Pursuant to Florida Statutes 286.0105, the Village hereby advises the public that if a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Council with response to any matter considered at its meeting or hearing, he or she will need a record of the proceedings, and that for such purpose, the affected person may need to ensure that verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. This notice does not constitute consent by the Village for the introduction or admission of otherwise inadmissible or irrelevant evidence, nor does it authorize challenges or appeals not otherwise allowed.

 

AMERICAN DISABBILITIES ACT OF 1990

This meeting is open to the public. In accordance with the American Disabilities Act of 1990, persons needing special accommodation or a sign language interpreter to participate in this proceeding should contact the Village Clerk at (305) 259-1234 no later than four (4) days prior to the meeting. Hearing Assistance Devices are available with the Village Clerk.