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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, MAY 1, 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.
  • Meeting Notice (Regular Council Meeting-May 1, 2023)
 
2.

PROCLAMATIONS, AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS

 
A.

Proclamation in honor of National Gun Violence Awareness Day (Moms Demand Action)

 
B.

Recognition of 2023 Mayor’s Environmentalist of the Year Nominee, Pamela Shlachtman

 
C.

Recognition of graduating high school seniors (Youth Community Involvement Task Force Members: Julia Bernarde, Hamzah Bouhouj, Giancarlo Diego, Ella Foxworthy, Robert Hoel Jr., Valentina Nicollini, Devica Shah, Harrison Tellam, and Lorenzo Vinueza)

 
D.

Recognition of Javi de Cardenas (Florida Scholastic Rowing Association (FSRA) - LW Varsity Single Sculler State Championship) 

 
E.

Recognition of 2nd Annual Youth Crime Watch Award Elementary School of the Year (Coral Reef Elementary School)

 
F.

Recognition of 2nd Annual Youth Crime Watch Award recipients for poster contest themed "Safety is Everyone Responsibility" (1st place elementary level, Mia Puente, Howard Drive Elementary) (2nd place elementary level, Adrianna Kafie, Coral Reef Elementary School)

 
G.

Recognition of Officers Kevin Collins, Mercy Dion, and Pete Judge (VPB Policing Community Outreach Unit)

 
H.

Recognition of Detective Alajandro Hernandez (VPB Policing Unit)

 
3.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 
A.

Regular Council Meeting (April 3, 2023)

 
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.

Litigation Update

 
7.

VILLAGE CLERK'S REPORT

 
A.

Calendar update for the month of May 2023

 
B.

Board and Committee Appointments

 
8.

BOARD AND COMMITTEE REPORTS

 
A.

Update on Green Corridor PACE District (Councilmember Steve Cody)

 
B.

Parks & Rec./Community Outreach Committee Meeting (March 2, 2023)

 
C.

Youth Community Involvement Task Force Meeting (February 22, 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; REGARDING THE DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE; SUNSETTING THE COMMITTEE BY RESCINDING ORDINANCE NO. 2021-07, ORDINANCE NO. 2021-10, AND SECTION 5-71 THROUGH SECTION 5-74 AND SECTION 5-76 THROUGH SECTION 5-78 OF THE VILLAGE CODE WHICH ESTABLISHED THE COMMITTEE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Mayor Karyn Cunningham) (Continued from Regular Council Meeting - April 3, 2023) 

 
B.

AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE  COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, REGARDING THE PARKS AND RECREATION AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH COMMITTEE; AMENDING ORDINANCE 2015-04 BY RESCINDING SECTION 2-55 (1)(b)(VI-XI)  OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY SUNSETTING  THE COMMINITY OUTREACH COMMITTEE AND ITS ADVISORY SCOPE;  AMENDING SECTION 2-55 (1) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY RENAMING THE COMMITTEE THE “PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE”; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION  AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Mayor Karyn Cunningham) (Continued from Regular Council Meeting - April 3, 2023)

 
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 ZONING; REPEALING ORDINANCE 2021-22 REGARDING THE AMENDMENT TO SCHEDULE “A” OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES WHICH IMPOSED COMMERCIAL PARK IMPACT FEES; PROVIDING FOR ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT, CODIFICATION, SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Administration) (Continued from Regular Council Meeting - April 3, 2023)

 
B.

AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, AMENDING SECTION 2-49(e) REGARING THE CURRENT PROCEDURE OF READING PUBLIC COMMENTS DURING COUNCIL MEETINGS; ELIMINATING THE REQUIRMENT OF READING THE COMMENTS RECEIVED BY THE PUBLIC; DIRECTING THE VILLAGE CLERK TO PROVIDE COPIES TO COUNCIL MEMBERS OF ALL PUBLIC COMMENTS PRIOR TO A MEETING; PLACING ALL COMMENTS RECEIVED AS PART OF THE PUBLIC RECORD OF THE MEETING; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Mayor Karyn Cunningham)

 
C.

AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, RELATING TO AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY CODE OF ORDINANCES, ENTITLED "ADMINISTRATION," AT SECTION 2-49 STYLED "COUNCIL DISCUSSION, PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AND DECORUM," ADDING THE REQUIREMENT OF EQUAL TIME FOR WRITTEN, ELECTRONIC, AND IN-PERSON PUBLIC COMMENT, PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION, SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Councilmember Marsha Matson)

 
D.

AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, RELATING TO  GOLF CARTS; AMENDING THE PROVISIONS OF SECTIONS 28-51 THROUGH 28-63 OF THE VILLAGE CODE; REQUIRING THE POSTING OF SIGNS;  AMENDING THE DEFINITION SECTION; AMENDING PERMITTED USAGE ON DESIGNATED STREETS AND ROADS; ADDING SAFETY MEASURES, PROHIBITIONS AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS; FORWARDING THIS ORDINANCE TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR APPROVAL; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT, SEVABILITY, CODIFICATION AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Councilmember Patrick Fiore)

 
E.

AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, RELATING TO BUILDING PERMITS; AMENDING CHAPTER 5 BUILDING AND BUILDING REGULATIONS ARTICLE I; CREATING SECTION 5-1 BUILDING PERMIT EXEMPTIONS; CREATING SECTION 5-2 ZONING PERMITS; AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO IMPLEMENT BUILDING PERMIT EXEMPTIONS CONSISTENT WITH THE FLORIDA BUILDING CODE; AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO CREATE A ZONING PERMIT PROCEDURE FOR CERTAIN ITEMS THAT DO NOT REQUIRE A BUILDING PERMIT; PROVIDING FOR ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT, CODIFICATION, SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Councilmember Patrick Fiore)

 
12.

CONSENT AGENDA

 
A.

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 PARK BY THE EIGHTH GRADE CLASS OF VINELAND K-8 CENTER FOR THE PURPOSE OF HOSTING THEIR ANNUAL END OF THE YEAR EIGHTH GRADE GRADUATION PARTY; WAIVING ALL ASSOCIATED RENTAL FEES AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Administration)

 
13.

RESOLUTIONS REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARING

 
14.

RESOLUTIONS WITH PUBLIC COMMENT

 
A.

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, RELATING TO THE INVESTIGATION OF POTENTIAL CONSULTANTS TO PROVIDE ANALYSIS AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL, AS TO THE CREATION OF A WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY PARKS AND OTHER PROPERTIES; SEEKING A RETURN OF RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE COUNCIL WITHIN NINETY (90) DAYS AS TO THE DEVELOPMENT AND ADOPTION OF A WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT PLAN; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Leanne Tellam)

 
B.

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, RELATING TO SPECIAL EVENTS; APPROVING THE ANNUAL “PALMETTO BAY INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION” ON JULY 4TH, 2023; AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO ALLOCATE AND EXPEND UP TO $65,000 NET FUNDING FOR EXPENSES RELATED TO THE ANNUAL EVENT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Administration)

 
C.

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, RELATING TO FEDERAL GRANTS, RETROACTIVELY ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A GRANT AWARD (AGREEMENT #T2204 / PROJECT #T22004) IN THE AMOUNT OF FOUR HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($400,000); FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (DEP) FOR CORAL REEF PARK TRAIL RENOVATIONS; RETROACTIVELY AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE VILLAGE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Administration)

 
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.