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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, JUNE 3, 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 Gun Safety Month (MJ Wright and Romania Dukes)

 
B.

Recognition of PTA/PTSA Presidents (Coral Reef Elementary School, Dr. Henry E. Perrine Academy of the Arts, Howard Drive Elementary School, Palmetto Middle School, Southwood Middle School, and Miami Palmetto Senior High School)

 
C.

Proclamation in honor of National Building Safety Month (Community and Economic Development Director, Heidi Siegel)

 
3.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 
A.

Regular Council Meeting (May 6, 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.

Departmental Updates Report

 
B.

Police Commander Report

 
6.

VILLAGE ATTORNEY'S REPORT

 
A.

Monthly Report

 
B.

Litigation Update

 
7.

VILLAGE CLERK'S REPORT

 
A.

Update: Calendar for the month of June 2024

 
B.

Important 2024 Election Information and Deadline Dates

 
8.

BOARD AND COMMITTEE REPORTS

 
A.

Tree Advisory Board Meeting (March 25, 2024)

 
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 MEMBERSHIP INTO THE FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM (FRS); AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY TO PARTICIPATE IN FRS AS AUTHORIZED BY CHAPTER 121 OF THE FLORIDA STATUTES AND EXTEND SAID FRS BENEFITS TO ITS GENERAL EMPLOYEES; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Administration and Prepared by Human Resources & Communications Director, Olga Cadaval)

 

 
B.

AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, RELATING TO MEMBERSHIP INTO THE FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM (FRS); AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY TO PARTICIPATE IN FRS AS AUTHORIZED BY CHAPTER 121 OF THE FLORIDA STATUTES AND EXTEND SAID FRS BENEFITS TO ITS ELECTED OFFICIALS; APPROVING THE INCLUSION OF ELECTED OFFICIALS IN THE ELECTED OFFICERS’ CLASS OF THE FRS;  PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Administration and Prepared by Human Resources & Communications Director, Olga Cadaval) 

 
12.

CONSENT AGENDA

 
A.

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, RELATING TO PUBLIC MEETINGS; AMENDING RESOLUTION 2023-72 TO CHANGE THE DATE OF THE DECEMBER 2, 2024, REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING TO DECEMBER 9, 2024, TO CONFORM TO SECTION 5.1., ELECTIONS, OF THE VILLAGE CHARTER; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Village Clerk Missy Arocha)

 
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 SECTION 21-52, NAMING, RENAMING AND CO-DESIGNATING VILLAGE ROADS, STREETS, OR PUBLIC WAYS; CO-DESIGNATING EAST INDIGO STREET (BETWEEN SW 98TH AVENUE AND SW 97TH AVENUE) AS “BE STRONG WAY”; PROVIDING FOR THE INSTALLATION OF APPROPRIATE SIGNAGE; 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, RELATING TO EMPLOYEE BENEFITS; TERMINATING PARTICIPATION IN THE FLORIDA LOCAL GOVERNMENT HEALTH INSURANCE CONSORTIUM; AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO EXECUTE APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Administration and Prepared by Human Resources & Communications Director, Olga Cadaval)

 
C.

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, RELATED TO PROCUREMENT; APPROVING THE SELECTION OF CORELAND CONSTRUCTION CORP. TO CONSTRUCT ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS ON SW 174th STREET, PURSUANT TO INVITATION TO BID (ITB) NO. 2024-11-013; AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACT AND ISSUE A PURCHASE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF SIX HUNDRED SIXTEEN THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED THIRTY DOLLARS AND ZERO CENTS ($616,730.00), AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Administration and Prepared by Alessia Bencomo, Procurement Specialist)

 
D.

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA; DIRECTING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO PUBLISH AND DISTRIBUTE THE “COURTEOUS & SAFE PALMETTO BAY – WHAT YOU CAN DO” FLYER TO PROMOTE COURTEOUS AND SAFE BEHAVIOR BY DRIVERS, BICYCLISTS AND PEDESTRIANS; 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, AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS WITH REDSPEED USA FOR AUTOMATED TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT SOLUTIONS FOR THE PURPOSES OF IMPROVING ROAD SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE WITH TRAFFIC LAWS THROUGH THE USE OF ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Mayor Karyn Cunningham)

 
F.

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA; AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO DONATE TO THE VILLAGE’S YOUTH COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT TASK FORCE FIFTEEN HUNDRED DOLLARS ($1,500.00) FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) BUDDY BENCH FOR ITS ANTI-BULLYING PROJECT, AND TO TAKE  ADVANTAGE OF  RECEIVING  A SECOND  “BUY ONE, GET ONE FREE” BUDDY BENCH; TO JOIN WITH THE TASK FORCE IN OPPOSING BULLYING AT VILLAGE PARKS AND PROPERTY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Councilmember Marsha Matson)

 
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 TO ACCEPT THE ART IN PUBLIC PLACE ARTWORK PROPOSED BY SERGIO ARCE TO BE LOCATED AT THE CORAL REEF PARK CONCESSION STAND BUILDING 7895 SW 152 STREET, 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, RELATED TO PROCUREMENT; APPROVING THE SELECTION OF METRO FLEA MIAMI, LLC DBA METRO PROMOTIONS TO MANAGE AND OPERATE A FARMER’S MARKET AT CORAL REEF PARK, PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) NO. 2024-12-010 AND AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR SAID SERVICES; 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 STAR PAVING CORPORATION TO REFURBISH THE EXISTING FORTY (40) SPACE PARKING LOT SERVICING THALATTA ESTATE, PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) NO. 2024-12-012; AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACT AND ISSUE A PURCHASE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF FIFTY-FOUR THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED SIX DOLLARS AND ZERO CENTS ($54,606.00); AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Administration and Prepared by Procurement Specialist, Alessia Bencomo)

 
J.

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, RELATED TO PROCUREMENT; APPROVING THE SELECTION OF STAR PAVING CORPORATION TO CONSTRUCT PAVING AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS FOR FIVE (5) LOCATIONS IN THE VILLAGE, PURSUANT TO INVITATION TO BID (ITB) NO. 2024-11-014; AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACT AND ISSUE A PURCHASE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF TWO HUNDRED SIXTY-SEVEN THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED SEVENTY DOLLARS AND THIRTY-EIGHT CENTS ($267,470.38); AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Administration and Prepared by Procurement Specialist, Alessia Bencomo) 

 
K.

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, RELATED TO PROCUREMENT; APPROVING THE SELECTION OF FIVE (5) CONTRACTORS TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY DEBRIS REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL TO THE VILLAGE, PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) NO. 2024-11-008; AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH CERES ENVIORNMENTAL SERVICES, INC., CROWDER GULF JOINT VENTURE, INC., D&J ENTERPRISES, INC., DRC EMERGENCY SERVICES, LLC., AND PHILLIPS AND JORDAN, INC.; 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  (Monday, July 1, 2024)

 
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.