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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, FEBRUARY 5, 2024 – 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.

Recognition of the 2023 State of the Village Sponsors (Nicklaus Children's Hospital, Palmer Trinity School, Police Benevolent Association, and The Collection)

 
B.

Recognition of 2024 Teacher of the Year (TOY): Coral Reef Elementary School (Catherine Silva), Howard Drive Elementary School (Kelly Cabrera), Miami Palmetto Senior High School (John Hayduk), Palmetto Middle School (Jan Hopta), Southwood Middle School (Kathleen Harding)

 
C.

Recognition of 2024 Rookie Teacher of the Year (RTOY): Coral Reef Elementary School (Lindsay Palavecino), Miami Palmetto Senior High School (Nicolas Quintairos), Palmetto Middle School (Alexander Blanco), Southwood Middle School (Ariana Urena)

 
D.

Recognition of Howard Drive Elementary School Cheer Team: Kendall Bethel, Kaley Betz, Leila Cajuste, Kelsie Chicvara, Serrina Cruz, Cora Edwards, Avery Ewald, Sienna Figueroa, Kate Howett, Lucia Mcneill, Lola Patterson, Sophia Perez-Castano, Samara Ponsnavarro, Valentina Ramirez, Olivia Ramos, Angelika Reynoso, Arianna Reynoso, Eden Sanchez, Valentina Valle-Rodriguez, Katherine Wallis

 
E.

Recognition of Education Advisory Committee Member and Volunteer, Harry Nerenberg

 
3.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 
A.

Regular Council Meeting (January 8, 2024)

 
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.

Departmental Updates

 
B.

Police Commander Report

 
6.

VILLAGE ATTORNEY'S REPORT

 
A.

Litigation Update

 
7.

VILLAGE CLERK'S REPORT

 
A.

Update: Calendar for the month of February 2024

 
8.

BOARD AND COMMITTEE REPORTS

 
A.

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

 
B.

Notice: Member Solicitation (Education Advisory Committee)

 
C.

Education Advisory Committee Meeting (November 7, 2023)

 
D.

Education Advisory Committee Meeting (November 28, 2023)

 
9.

EMERGENCY ORDINANCES WITH PUBLIC HEARING

 
10.

ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING

 
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 THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE BUDGET AND FINANCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE; AMENDING DIVISION III “ADVISORY BOARDS OR COMMITTEES” OF THE PALMETTO BAY MUNICIPAL CODE, SECTION 2-56 “BOARDS AND COMMITTEES AND MISSIONS AND SCOPES DEFINED”; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION, SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Councilmember Marsha Matson)

 
12.

CONSENT AGENDA

 
13.

RESOLUTIONS REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARING

 
14.

RESOLUTIONS WITH PUBLIC COMMENT

 
A.

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE  OF PALMETTO, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY INC., TO PROVIDE FUNDING TO FIRST GENERATION COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR PALMETTO BAY RESIDENTS AS PART OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA’S 2:1 MATCHING GRANT, WITH THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF FUNDING FROM VILLAGE NOT TO EXCEED FIFTEEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($15,000) FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2023-24; AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO EXECUTE  AGREEMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROGRAM; AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Mayor Karyn Cunningham) (Continued from Regular Council Meeting - January 8, 2024)

 
B.

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, REGARDING PARKS AND RECREATION; AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO APPROVE AND EXECUTE A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FOR COUNTY-OWNED PROPERTY KNOWN AS “THE WOODS” AND IDENTIFIED AS FOLIOS NO. 33-5033-000-0040 AND NO. 33-5033-000-0050, FOR THE PURPOSE OF MODIFYING THE MANDATED TIMEFRAME FOR COMPLETION OF ALL VILLAGE REQUIREMENTS TO A EXTENDED PERIOD ENDING OCTOBER 31, 2026 AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Administration and Prepared by Parks & Recreation Director, Fanny Carmona)

 
C.

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, RELATING TO THE 2024 DOLPHINS CHALLENGE CANCER (DCC) DIRECTLY SUPPORTING GROUND-BREAKING RESEARCH AT SYLVESTER COMPREHENSIVE CANCER CENTER; SUPPORTING VILLAGE EMPLOYEE YVONNE PICADO TO REPRESENT THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY IN THE 39-MILE BICYCLING CHALLENGE TO BENEFIT THE CAUSE IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($500.00); 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; PROCLAIMING “DOG GAMES AT DOG PARK” AND PROVIDING ACTIVITIES FOR DOGS AND RESIDENTS AT A SPECIAL EVENT AT PERRINE WAYSIDE DOG PARK DURING THE SPRING SEASON, 2024; 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, RELATING TO RESILIENCY; ADOPTING THE COMMUNITY RATING SYSTEM NATURAL FLOODPLAIN FUNCTIONS PLAN (NFP) ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT “A” AS PART OF THE NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM (NFIP), 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, REGARDING PARKS AND RECREATION; APPROVING THE RENOVATION OF LUDOVICI PARK’S BUTTERFLY GARDEN IN PARTNERSHIP WITH PALMETTO BAY GARDEN CLUB, INC. FOR THE ENRICHMENT OF COMMUNITY SPACES; 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, RELATED TO THE DESIGN BUILD SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION OF A MULTI-PURPOSE RECREATIONAL FACILITY AT CORAL REEF PARK; APPROVING THE SELECTION OF KIMLEY-HORN & ASSOCIATES, INC. TO PROVIDE OWNER REPRESENTATIVE SERVICES, PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) NO. 2023-12-006; AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT AND ISSUE A PURCHASE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF ONE HUNDRED FORTY-EIGHT THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLARS AND ZERO CENTS ($148,175.00), AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Administration and Prepared by Community and Economic Development Director, Heidi Siegel and Procurement Specialist, Alessia Bencomo)

 
H.

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, RELATED TO ITB# 2023-11-002 CONTRACT, APPROVING V & G CONSTRUCTION SOLUTIONS, CORP. FOR THE INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC CALMING DEVICES THROUGHOUT THE VILLAGE; AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO APPROVE THE AMOUNT BUDGETED IN FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ONE HUNDERD TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS AND ZERO CENTS ($110,000.00); AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Administration and Prepared by Procurement Specialist, Alessia Bencomo)

 
I.

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, WHEREIN THE VILLAGE COUNCIL DIRECTS THE MAYOR TO MOVE COUNCILMEMBER MARSHA MATSON’S SEAT ON THE DAIS ONE CHAIR AWAY FROM COUNCILPERSON STEVE CODY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Councilmember Marsha Matson)

 
J.

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING MIAMI DADE COUNTY’S FULL APPLICATION TO THE NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION’S CLIMATE RESILIENCE REGIONAL CHALLENGE, SEEK TO COLLABORATE WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY UPON THE COUNTY’S ACCEPTANCE IN THE CLIMATE RESILIENCE REGIONAL CHALLENGE, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Administration, Prepared by Community and Economic Development Director Heidi Siegel)

 
K.

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, RELATING TO THE ACQUISITION OF LAND; AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO EXPEND THE AMOUNT OF FOURTEEN THOUSAND ($14,000) DOLLARS TO PURCHASE LAND FOR A VILLAGE POCKET PARK AND TO COORDINATE WITH THE COUNTY FOR THE PURCHASE IN ACCORDANCNE WITH COUNTY IMPLEMENTING ORDER 8-4; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Administration and Prepared by Village Manager, Nick Marano)

 
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.