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VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY
Mayor Karyn Cunningham
Vice Mayor Mark Merwitzer
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 Quick
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, DECEMBER 1, 2025 – 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.

 
2.

PROCLAMATIONS, AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS

 
A.

Proclamation to Deputy Sheriff Keith A. White in recognition of of his retirement from the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office (Village's Policing Unit)

 
B.

Recognition of Colonel Nicholas Marano, US Marine Corps. in honor of the 2025 Village of Palmetto Bay Commander Clarence "Bill" Gregg Service Award)

 
C.

Recognition of Omar Valerio from Westminster Christian School (Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert Award)

 
D.

Recognition of O'Neil Cooper in honor of Project Green Roof: The Impact of Social Media on Green Roofs

 
3.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 
A.

Regular Council Meeting (November 3, 2025)

 
4.

REQUESTS, PETITIONS AND PUBLIC COMMENTS SUBMITTED

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.

Departmental Updates

 
B.

Police Commander Report

 
6.

VILLAGE ATTORNEY'S REPORT

 
A.

Attorney Expenses

 
B.

Litigation Update

 
7.

VILLAGE CLERK'S REPORT

 
A.

Calendar Update: December 2025

 
8.

BOARD AND COMMITTEE REPORTS

 
A.

Resiliency Committee Meeting (June 26, 2025)

 
B.

Youth Community Involvement Task Force Meeting (October 24, 2025)

 
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 RELATING TO PARKS AND RECREATION; AMENDING THE FEE SCHEDULES IN CHAPTER 20, ARTICLE 1, SECTIONS 20-1 AND 20-2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT, CODIFICATION SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Administration and prepared by Parks & Recreation Director, Fanny Carmona) (Passed on First Reading on October 20, 2025, Special Council Meeting)

 
B.

AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, RELATING TO EXECUTIVE SESSIONS OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL; REQUIRING THAT ALL DISCUSSIONS AND DOCUMENTS PRESENTED DURING EXECUTIVE SESSONS BE MAINTAINED AS CONFIDENTIAL AND NOT DISCLOSED BY ANY ATTENDEE; PROVIDING THAT ALL REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 286.011(8), FLORIDA STATUTES SHALL BE STRICTLY FOLLOWED;  PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION, SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Councilmember Marsha Matson) (Passed on First Reading on November 3, 2025, Regular Council Meeting)

 
11.

ORDINANCES FOR FIRST READING WITH PUBLIC COMMENTS

 
A.

AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 1 “GENERAL PROVISIONS”, SECTION 1-2 OF THE VILLAGE CODE DEFINING THE TERM CENSURE; AMENDING CHAPTER 2 TO CREATE SECTION 2-25 “CENSURE”; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION, SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Councilmember Marsha Matson)

 
B.

AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, RELATING TO YOUTH ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN VILLAGE PARKS; AMENDING CHAPTER 20 OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO CREATE A YOUTH ENTREPRENEURSHIP VENDING PROGRAM WITHIN ARTICLE II, RULES AND REGULATIONS, PROVIDING FOR DESIGNATED YOUTH VENDOR ZONES AT CORAL REEF PARK AND PALMETTO BAY PARK; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION, SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Mark Merwitzer)

 
12.

CONSENT AGENDA

 
A.

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA; ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE EDUCATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE; SUPPORTING THE 2026 STATE LEGISLATIVE AGENDA OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS; 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, RELATING TO THE PUBLIC MEETINGS FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2026; SCHEDULING THE FOLLOWING PUBLIC MEETINGS OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL: REGULAR COUNCIL MEETINGS; ZONING AND LAND DEVELOPMENT MEETINGS; COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE WORKSHOPS; AND BUDGET WORKSHOPS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Village Clerk Missy Arocha)

 
C.

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, REGARDING PARKS AND RECREATION; AUTHORIZING THE USE OF THALATTA ESTATE AT NO COST, TO OUR LADY OF THE HOLY ROSARY ST. RICHARD CATHOLIC SCHOOL ON SUNDAY, MARCH 8, 2026, FOR THE PURPOSE OF HOSTING A SCHOOL GALA; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Administration and prepared by Parks & Recreation Director, Fanny Carmona)

 
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, RELATED TO SURPLUS PROPERTY; AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO AUCTION SURPLUS PROPERTY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE VILLAGE’S PROCUREMENT CODE AND FLORIDA STATUTES, AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Administration and Prepared by Procurement Specialist, Alessia Bencomo)

 
B.

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, RELATING TO GRANTS; ACCEPTING A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION UNDER THE WATER QUALITY IMPROVEMENT GRANT PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,435,500 TO FUND THE CONSTRUCTION OF SUB-BASIN 12 AND SUB-BASIN 42; AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE GRANT AGREEMENT AND OTHER RELATED DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE VILLAGE, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Administration and prepared by Grants Administrator, Christina Cotto and Public Services Director, Dionisio Torres)

 
C.

A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, CONFIRMING THE VILLAGE’S COMMITMENT TO CONTINUE IBUS OPERATIONS THROUGH THE END OF FISCAL YEAR 2026; PROVIDING THAT DURING BUDGET WORKSHOPS THE VILLAGE WILL REVIEW TRANSIT OPTIONS, CAPITAL EXPENDITURE REQUIREMENTS, AND SOLICIT RESIDENT INPUT TO DETERMINE THE MOST APPROPRIATE TRANSIT SOLUTION FOR THE VILLAGE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Mayor Karyn Cunningham)

 
D.

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, REQUIRING THE VILLAGE COUNCIL TO FORWARD TO THE VOTERS ALL REVISIONS RECOMMENDED BY THE CHARTER REVISION COMMISSION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Councilmember Marsha Matson)

 
E.

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING THE “PALMETTO BAY PALS” VOLUNTEER WELLNESS CHECK PROGRAM TO SUPPORT RESIDENTS LIVING ALONE; DIRECTING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO DESIGN AND IMPLEMENT A PILOT PROGRAM PROVIDING SCHEDULED WELLNESS CALLS AND RELATED SUPPORT; AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO ENTER INTO PARTNERSHIPS WITH SCHOOLS AND NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS FOR VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT AND TRAINING; PROVIDING FOR PROGRAM PARAMETERS, INCLUDING ELIGIBILITY, VOLUNTEER SCREENING, EMERGENCY PROTOCOLS, AND REPORTING; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Mark Merwitzer)

 
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 DISABILITIES 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.