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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 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, DECEMBER 9, 2024 – 7:00 PM

(PROCLAMATIONS, AWARDS, & PRESENTATIONS WILL BEGIN AT 6:30 PM)
(SWEARING-IN CEREMONY OF NEWLY & RE-ELECTED VILLAGE COUNCIL)
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

 
3.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 
A.

Regular Council Meeting (November 4, 2024)

 
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.

Presentation: Citizens' Independent Transportation Trust (CITT) (Executive Director, Javier Betancourt)

 
B.

Presentation: Pickleball Courts (Diadem Pickleball)

 
C.

Departmental Updates

 
D.

Police Commander Report

 
6.

VILLAGE ATTORNEY'S REPORT

 
A.

Monthly Report

 
B.

Litigation Update

 
7.

VILLAGE CLERK'S REPORT

 
A.

Calendar Update: January 2025

 
8.

BOARD AND COMMITTEE REPORTS

 
A.

Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting (September 5, 2024)

 
B.

Resiliency Committee Meeting (September 19, 2024)

 
C.

Youth Community Involvement Task Force Meeting (September 27, 2024)

 
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 TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT; APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH RED SPEED FLORIDA, LLC, FOR THE INSTALLTION OF SPEED PHOTO ENFORECMENT SYSTEMS TO MONITOR AND ENFORCE SCHOOL ZONE SPEED LIMITS; ADOPTING ALL APPLICABLE REQUIRMENTS OF SECTION 316.077 AS AMENDED; REQUIRING THE PLACEMENT OF SIGNAGE AS SPECIFIED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION; CONDUCTING A PUBLIC AWARENESS CAMPAIGN BEFORE THE COMMENCING ENFORECMENT; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION, SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by the Administration and Prepared by Village Attorney, John C. Dellagloria) (Passed on First Reading on November 4, 2024)

 
B.

AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR THE REGULATION OF NON-STORM WATER DISCHARGES INTO THE STORM DRAINAGE SYSTEM; ESTABLISHING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CONTROL OF POLLUTANTS INTRODUCED INTO THE MUNICIPAL SEPARATE STORM SEWER SYSTEM (MS4); ESTABLISHING METHODS TO COMPLY WITH THE NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES) PERMIT PROCESS; PROVIDING DEFINITIONS, REQUIREMENTS, ENFORCEMENT MEASURES, AND PENALTIES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Administration and Prepared by Public Services Director, Dionisio Torres) (Passed on First Reading on November 4, 2024)

 
11.

ORDINANCES FOR FIRST READING WITH PUBLIC COMMENTS

 
A.

AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, RELATING TO TOWNHALLS; PROVIDING DEFINITIONS, NOTICE, PUBLIC COMMENT, LOCATION, STAFFING, ADVERTISING, AND COSTS; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION, SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Councilmember Marsha Matson)

 
12.
CONSENT AGENDA
 
A.

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA; CERTIFYING AND DECLARING THE CERTIFIED RESULTS OF THE GENERAL ELECTION CONDUCTED ON NOVEMBER 5, 2024; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Village Clerk Missy Arocha)

 
B.

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, RELATING TO PUBLIC MEETINGS FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2025; SCHEDULING THE FOLLOWING PUBLIC MEETINGS OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL: REGULAR MEETINGS, ZONING AND LAND DEVELOPMENT MEETINGS, COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE WORKSHOPS, AND BUDGET WORKSHOPS; AND PROVIDING 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, RELATING TO PERSONNEL; RATIFYING THE SELECTION OF JAVIER  GONZALEZ, AICP AS PLANNING AND ZONING DIRECTOR TO FILL THE CURRENT VACANCY FOR THE POSITION; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Administration and prepared by Village Manager Nick Marano)

 
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; APPROVING THE 2025 STATE LEGISLATIVE  AGENDA IN SUPPORT OF THE VILLAGE PRIORITIES FOR THE UPCOMING LEGISLATIVE SESSION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Mayor Karyn Cunningham)

 
B.

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, RELATED TO PROCUREMENT; APPROVING THE SELECTION OF HAHN CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING CONTRACTORS, INC. TO  CONSTRUCT WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENTS ALONG N. CARTEE ROAD, PURSUANT TO INVITATION TO BID (ITB) NO. 2025-11-003; AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACT AND ISSUE A PURCHASE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF SIX HUNDRED ELEVEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS AND FIFTY-ONE CENTS ($611,500.51); AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Administration and Prepared by Procurement Specialist, Alessia Bencomo)

 
C.

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE  MANAGER TO STUDY THE FEASIBILTY OF INSTALLING BICYCLE REPAIR STATIONS AT VILLAGE PARKS; REVIEWING THE SEVERAL COMPANIES THAT MANUFACTURE THE PRODUCT AND THE QUALITY REVIEWS OF THE STATIONS; LIMITING THE TOTAL EXPENDITURE FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION UP TO THE VILLAGE MANAGER’S AUTHORIZATION OF TWENTY-FIVE ($25,000.00) THOUSAND DOLLARS; 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, REGARDING PARKS AND RECREATION; AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH GAME TIME C/O DOMINICA RECREATION PRODUCTS, INC., PIGGY-BACKING OFF A CLAY COUNTY, FLORIDA CONTRACT RFP #23/24-074, FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF NEW PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT AT CORAL REEF PARK AT A COST NOT TO EXCEED TWO HUNDRED TWENTY-THREE THOUSAND, THREE HUNDRED NINETEEN DOLLARS AND SEVENTY-EIGHT CENTS ($223,319.78); AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Administration and Prepared by Parks and Recreation Director, Fanny Carmona)

 
E.

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, RELATING TO SUSTAINABILITY AND RESILIENCY; AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2023-39 BY AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT UNDER CONTRACT WITH WSP USA ENVIRONMENT & INFRASTRUCTURE, INC., (WSP) FROM ONE HUNDRED AND FORTY-SEVEN THOUSAND AND FIVE DOLLARS ($147,005.00) TO ONE HUNDRED AND SEVENTY-THREE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED DOLLARS ($173,800.00); TO INCLUDE THE EXECUTION OF AN ADAPTATION PLAN AS AN ADDITIONAL TASK TO THE SCOPE OF SERVICES PURSUANT TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF  ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION RESILIENT FLORIDA PROGRAMMING PLANNING GRANT AWARDED TO THE VILLAGE IN 2022; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE .(Sponsored by Administration and Prepared by Sustainability & Resiliency Planner Andrea Candelaria)

 
F.

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, RELATING TO PARKS AND RECREATION; AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT WITH TURF TANK FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) TURF TANK ROBOTIC FIELD MARKER, MODEL TURF TANK TWO PRO WITH CUSTOM CARE PLAN, PIBBYBACKING THE PRICING FOR PLANT CITY, FLORIDA; AND AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO APPROVE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED FIFTY-SIX THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS AND ZERO CENTS ($56,500) FROM THE FY2024-2025 CAPITAL PROJECTS BUDGET AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Administration and Prepared by Parks and Recreation Director, Fanny Carmona)

 
G.

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, RELATING TO DIVISION 30-160, THE ART-IN-PUBLIC PLACES (“AIPP”) PROGRAM; ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE AIPP ADVISORY BOARD OF THE ARTWORK PROPOSED BY THOMAS MOOR CALLED “TEN ORANGES FOR PALMETTO BAY” AND “MANGROVE SUNRISE SPLIT” TO BE LOCATED AT THE SHORES DEVELOPMENT AT 17800 SW 97 AVENUE ROAD, PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA 33157; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Administration and Prepared by Sustainability & Resiliency Planner, Andrea Candelaria)

 
H.

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 CHABAD OF PALMETTO BAY AND DEERING BAY, INC., ON JANUARY 26, MARCH 23, APRIL 27, AND JUNE 8, 2025, FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONDUCTING EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Administration and Prepared by Parks & Recreation Director, Fanny Carmona)

 
15.

OTHER BUSINESS

 
16.

COUNCIL COMMENTS

 
17.

NEXT MEETING AND ADJOURNMENT:

MONDAY, JANUARY 13, 2025 (REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING)

 
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.