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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, JUNE 1, 2026 – 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 Volunteer Diane Quick (Education Advisory Committee)

 
B.

Recognition of Owen Rodier (U-14 US Youth National Soccer Team)

 
3.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES
 
A.

Regular Council Meeting (May 4, 2026)
 
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: June 2026

 
8.

BOARD AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
 
A.

Art-in-Public Places Advisory Board Meeting (February 26, 2026)
 
B.

Charter Revision Commission Meeting (April 15, 2026)
 
C.

Education Advisory Committee Meeting (January 27, 2026)
 
D.

Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting (February 5, 2026)
 
E.

Resiliency Committee Meeting (October 30, 2025)
 
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, REPEALING AND RESCINDING ORDINANCE 2026-01; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by the Village Council)
 
B.

AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, RELATING TO MODERNIZING THE COUNCIL’S DECORUM STATEMENT AND RULES OF PUBLIC MEETING CONDUCT; AMENDING SECTIONS 2-49 AND 2-50 OF THE VILLAGE CODE; PROVIDING FOR THE PROMOTION OF ORDERLY, RESPECTFUL, AND CONSTITUTIONALLY PROTECTED PUBLIC PARTICIPATION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Councilmember Steve Cody)
 
C.

AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, RELATING TO DOMESTIC ANIMALS IN VILLAGE PARKS; AMENDING SECTION 20-66(a) OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO AUTHORIZE THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO DESIGNATE SPECIFIC PARK AREAS FOR OFF-LEASH CANINE USE WHERE APPROPRIATE DOG PARK FACILITIES HAVE BEEN INSTALLED; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; AND PROVIDING 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, REPEALING AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2025-80; REPEALING ALL RESOLUTIONS OR PARTS OF RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by the Village Council)
 
B.

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, RELATED TO PROCUREMENT; APPROVING THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE PROTECTIVE INFRASTRUCTURE FOR THE BIKE LANES IMPROVEMENTS ON SW 82nd AVENUE; AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAID CHANGE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF SIXTY-THREE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED THIRTY-ONE DOLLARS AND FIFTY CENTS ($63,731.50); 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, WAIVING THE LIMITATIONS OF SECTION 2-58(4) AS IT RELATES TO LASALY CHANGKACHITH FOR THE 2026 VILLAGE ELECTION PERIOD; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Councilmember Marsha Matson)
 
D.

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, DIRECTING PRODUCTION AND CERTIFICATION OF CHARTER REVISION COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH FLORIDA LAW; PROVIDING FOR REVIEW AND REPORT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  (Sponsored by Councilmember Steve Cody)
 
E.

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING PRINCIPLES GOVERNING THE RESPONSIBLE AND TRANSPARENT USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TECHNOLOGIES IN VILLAGE OPERATIONS; PROVIDING FOR HUMAN OVERSIGHT, PUBLIC TRANSPARENCY, AND COMPLIANCE WITH FLORIDA PUBLIC RECORDS AND SUNSHINE LAWS; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Councilmember Steve Cody)
 
F.

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, RELATING TO GENERAL GOVERNMENT; AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH GRANICUS, LLC FOR GRANICUS OPERATIONS CLOUD AND VOTECAST WEB SERVICES THROUGH THE OMNIA PARTNERS COOPERATIVE PURCHASING CONTRACT NO. 159768; PROVIDING FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED TWENTY-ONE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED TWO DOLLARS AND FIFTY CENTS ($21,702.50) FOR THE ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION FEES; AND 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, DIRECTING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO IDENTIFY A PREFERRED SITE, OBTAIN NECESSARY SURVEYS AND ENGINEERING, AND ISSUE AN INVITATION TO BID FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A DESIGNATED FENCED OFF-LEASH DOG AREA (“BARK ZONE”) ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE CANAL AT CORAL REEF PARK; AUTHORIZING THE USE OF SMALL PURCHASE PROCEDURES FOR SURVEY AND SITE ASSESSMENT SERVICES; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Mark Merwitzer)
 
15.

OTHER BUSINESS
 
16.

COUNCIL COMMENTS
 
17.

NEXT MEETING AND ADJOURNMENT
  • REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING (JULY 6, 2026)
 
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.