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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, JANUARY 12, 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.

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

 
3.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 
A.

Regular Council Meeting (December 1, 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.

Lobbyist Legislative Update

 
C.

Police Commander Report

 
6.

VILLAGE ATTORNEY'S REPORT

 
A.

Attorney Expenses

 
B.

Litigation Update

 
7.

VILLAGE CLERK'S REPORT

 
A.

Calendar: January 2026

 
8.

BOARD AND COMMITTEE REPORTS

 
A.

Charter Revision Commission Meeting (October 23, 2025)

 
B.

Resiliency Committee Meeting (October 30, 2025)

 
C.

Youth Community Involvement Task Force Meeting (November 21, 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, 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) (Continued from the December 1, 2025, Regular Council Meeting)

 
B.

AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, REGARDING COUNCIL DISCUSSION; AMEDNING THE CODE OF ORDIANCES AT SECTION 2-49(A), “COUNCIL DISCUSSION, PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AND DECORUM”, BY ESTABLISHING THE AMOUNT OF TIME EACH COUNCILMEMBER  HAS TO DISCUSS AN ITEM; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION, SEVERABILITY AND 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 THE VILLAGE CODE OF ORDINANCES; AMENDING ARTICLE VII, GENERAL PROVISIONS, SECTION 7.2, CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND ETHICAL STANDARDS, BY ADDING A NEW SUBSECTION (D) ENTITLED “CONDUCT OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL;” 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, AMENDING SECTION 2.51,“CHARTER REVISION COMMISSION,” OF THE VILLAGE CODE; REQUIRING THE VILLAGE COUNCIL TO FORWARD TO THE VILLAGE ELECTORS ALL CHARTER AMENDMENTS OR REVISIONS UNALTERED AS RECOMMENDED BY THE CHARTER REVISION COMMISSION; CLARIFYING THAT THE VILLAGE COUNCIL MAY SUBMIT ALTERNATIVE AMENDMENTS OR REVISIONS; AND 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 BAY, FLORIDA, RELATED TO STREET CO-DESIGNATION, CO-DESIGNATING THE PORTION OF SW 143RD STREET BETWEEN SW 78TH AVENUE AND PALMETTO ROAD AS “GREG ZAWYER STREET” IN THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY IN HONOR OF GREG ZAWYER; PROVIDING FOR THE INSTALLATION OF APPROPRIATE SIGNAGE; AND PROVIDING FOR 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 NAMING THE COMMUNITY CENTER LOCATED AT CORAL REEF PARK, 7895 SW 152 STREET, IN HONOR OF MAYOR KARYN CUNNINGHAM, THE NAMING OF THE PUBLIC SERVICES BUILDING LOCATED AT 9495 SW 180TH STREET IN HONOR OF COUNCIL MEMBER PATRICK FIORE, AND THE NAMING OF THE NATURE TRAIL TO BE BUILT IN IN THE WOODS AS “THE MARSHA MATSON NATURE TRAIL” IN HONOR OF COUNCIL MEMBER MARSHA MATSON AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  (Sponsored by Councilmember Steve Cody)

 
C.

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, TO FACILITATE MONTHLY BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS FOR SENIOR RESIDENTS THROUGH A NON-PROFIT PARTNERSHIP; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION BY THE VILLAGE MANAGER; PROVIDING THAT SUCH SERVICES SHALL BE OFFERED AT NO COST TO THE VILLAGE OR PARTICIPATING RESIDENTS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored Councilmember Patrick Fiore)

 
D.

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, RELATING TO GRANTS;  APPROVING A GRANT APPLICATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $725,000 TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, UNDER ITS TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES PROGRAM, TO FUND A BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE AND SIDEWALK CONNECTIVITY PROJECT; RETROACTIVELY AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE GRANT APPLICATION 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)

 
E.

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, RELATED TO PROCUREMENT; APPROVING THE SELECTION OF TOP SPIN SERVICES, LLC. TO PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAMMING AND COACHING SERVICES AT THE CORAL REEF PARK TENNIS AND PICKLEBALL CENTER FOR THREE (3) YEARS WITH AN OPTION TO RENEW FOR AN ADDITIONAL YEAR NOT TO EXCEED FIVE (5) CONSECUTIVE YEARS AT THE SOLE DISCRETION OF THE VILLAGE; AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACT AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Administration and prepared by Alessia Bencomo, Procurement Specialist)

 
F.

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING A REMOTE MEETING ATTENDANCE POLICY FOR VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETINGS AND MEETING SOF THE LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY AND VILLAGE BOARDS AND COMMITTEES, AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Village Attorney John J. Quick)

 
G.

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, REQUESTING THE CONSENT OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS TO CALL A SPECIAL ELECTION FOR POTENTIAL VILLAGE CHARTER AMENDMENT QUESTIONS ON THE BALLOT FOR THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY GENERAL ELECTION SCHEDULED FOR NOVEMBER 3, 2026, CONSISTENT WITH FLORIDA STATUTES, 100.151; AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE CLERK TO UTILIZE THE SERVICES OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Village Clerk Missy Arocha)

 
H.

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, RELATED TO PROCUREMENT; APPROVING AN AMENDMENT FOR THE SCOPE OF SERVICES FOR SUB-BASIN 12; APPROVING THE SELECTION OF HARTEC GROUP, INC. TO CONSTRUCT PAVING AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS FOR SUB-BASIN 42; AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACT AND ISSUE A PURCHASE ORDER FOR AN ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF EIGHT HUNDRED SEVENTY-SIX THOUSAND SEVENTY-THREE DOLLARS AND ZERO CENTS ($876,073.00), AND PROVIDING FOR 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, FLORIDA, RELATED TO PROCUREMENT; APPROVING THE SELECTION OF PIMENTEL CONSTRUCTION GROUP, INC. TO PROVIDE SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS ON SW 184TH STREET; PIGGY-BACKING FROM MIAMI-DADE COUNTY RPQ NO. 20240207; AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACT AND ISSUE A PURCHASE ORDER IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ONE HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED FIFTEEN DOLLARS AND FIFTY-EIGHT CENTS ($150,315.58), AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Administration and prepared by Procurement Specialist, Alessia Bencomo)

 
15.

OTHER BUSINESS

 
16.

COUNCIL COMMENTS

 
17.

NEXT MEETING AND ADJOURNMENT

  • REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING (FEBRUARY 2, 2026 AT 7:00 PM) 
 
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.