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April 22, 2020 ·7:00 PM Final

Council Chambers

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Agenda — 38 items

  1. 1 DECORUM POLICY
  2. 2 No individuals shall make slanderous or unduly repetitive remarks or engage in any other form of behavior that disrupts or impedes the orderly conduct of the meeting, as determined by the Presiding Officer. No clapping, applauding, heckling or verbal outbursts in support or opposition to a speaker or his or her remarks shall be permitted. Individuals addressing the Town Council must first be recognized by the Presiding Officer and must do so utilizing the designated podium in the Council Chambers. No more than one person may address the Council at a time unless specifically permitted by the Presiding Officer. Comments are to be made to the Town Council and not to the audience. Persons exiting the Council Chambers shall do so quietly. Any individuals determined to have violated the Rules of Decorum, as determined by the Presiding Officer, may be required to leave the Council Chambers.
  3. 3 NOTICE TO ALL LOBBYISTS
  4. 4 Any person who receives compensation, remuneration or expenses for conducting lobbying activities is required to register as a Lobbyist with the Town Clerk prior to engaging in lobbying activities before the Town Council pursuant to Sec. 2-236, Town Code and Sec. 7.6, Town Charter.
  5. 1. CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, & MOMENT OF SILENCE ▶ jump to 0:20
  6. 2. TOWN COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS, BOARD & COMMITTEE REPORTS ▶ jump to 3:19
  7. A. · Mayor Meerbott April 2020 Report · Vice Mayor Loyzelle April 2020 Report · Council Member Duncan April 2020 Report · Council Member Callahan April 2020 Report · Council Member Coriat April 2020 Report Item # 2020-74 ▶ jump to 3:19
  8. 3. PUBLIC COMMENTS ▶ jump to 19:40
  9. 9 Any person who wishes to comment on an agenda item which is not under public hearings may be heard at this time and must sign up in advance. Please limit your comments to three (3) minutes or less, as directed by the Presiding Officer. Comments made by members of the public are important to the Town Council. If appropriate, items may be referred to town staff for review and resolution. Speakers will address the Town Council with respect. Inappropriate language will not be tolerated.
  10. 4. REPORTS ▶ jump to 29:07
  11. A. TOWN MANAGER’S REPORT ▶ jump to 29:07
  12. 12 · Town Manager Monthly Report April 2020 Item # 2020-75 ▶ jump to 29:07
  13. B. TOWN ATTORNEY’S REPORT ▶ jump to 52:53
  14. C. TOWN CLERK'S REPORT ▶ jump to 57:29
  15. 5. CONSENT AGENDA ▶ jump to 58:31
  16. 16 Any items shall be removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion or separate vote if requested or “pulled” by a Council Member or the Town Manager.
  17. 17 APPROVAL OF MINUTES ▶ jump to 58:31
  18. A. · February 19 2020 Local Planning Agency Minutes · February 19 2020 Regular Town Council Minutes · February 26 2020 Town Council Workshop Minutes · March 4 2020 Special Town Council Meeting Minutes Item # 2020-64 approved Pass ▶ jump to 58:31
  19. B. A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF CUTLER BAY, FLORIDA, APPROVING A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES (RIGHT-OF-WAYS) AGREEMENT WITH VISUALSCAPE, INC. FOR ADDITIONAL SCOPE OF SERVICES WITHIN TOWN DESIGNATED RIGHT-OF-WAYS FOR AN ANNUAL AMOUNT OF $5,700.00; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORIZATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Item # 2020-67 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 58:31
  20. C. A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF CUTLER BAY, FLORIDA, RELATING TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES; APPROVING THE QUALIFICATIONS OF THE FIRMS TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES TO THE TOWN; AUTHORIZING THE TOWN MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH SUCH QUALIFYING FIRMS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Item # 2020-69 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 58:31
  21. 6. QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARINGS (PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED)
  22. 22 (These hearings are scheduled to begin being heard not later than 8:00 P.M.) All persons addressing the Town Council shall be sworn-in prior to giving testimony and may be subject to cross examination. All persons addressing the Town Council shall state their name and address for the record. Each party will be limited to a presentation of 20 minutes. This time limitation may be extended by the chair of the meeting.
  23. 7. ORDINANCES FOR FIRST READING (NO PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED)
  24. 8. ORDINANCES FOR FIRST READING (PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED)
  25. 9. ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING (PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED)
  26. 10. RESOLUTIONS ▶ jump to 59:12
  27. A. A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF CUTLER BAY, FLORIDA, CONFIRMING A DECLARATION OF STATE OF EMERGENCY AND EMERGENCY ORDERS NO. 20-01, 20-02, AND 20-03 DUE TO CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 2019 (COVID-19) PANDEMIC; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Item # 2020-76 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 59:16
  28. B. A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF CUTLER BAY, FLORIDA, INVOKING THE ZONING IN PROGRESS OR PENDING ORDINANCE DOCTRINE FOR THE ADOPTION OF COMPREHENSIVE AMENDMENTS TO THE TOWN’S CODE OF ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORIZATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Item # 2020-73 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 61:56
  29. C. A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF CUTLER BAY, FLORIDA, SELECTING STONEHENGE CONSTRUCTION, LLC. FOR THE FRANJO PARK IMPROVEMENTS; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORIZATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (* previously deferred per February 19, 2020 Regular Town Council Meeting to date certain March 18, 2020 Regular Town Council Meeting-Cancelled) Item # 2020-33 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 66:41
  30. D. A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF CUTLER BAY, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF PROPERTY FROM CUTLER PROPERTIES, LC, CONSISTING OF APPROXIMATELY 8.45 ACRES, AND LOCATED AT 18551 OLD CUTLER ROAD; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORIZATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Item # 2020-65 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 76:47
  31. E. A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF CUTLER BAY, FLORIDA, INDICATING THE OFFICIAL INTENT OF THE TOWN TO ISSUE TAX-EXEMPT BONDS OR NOTES IN THE AMOUNT OF UP TO $8,550,000 TO FINANCE THE COSTS OF ACQUISITION OF VACANT LAND FOR PARK, CONSERVATION AND RESILIENCY PURPOSES AND TO USE A PORTION OF THE PROCEEDS OF SUCH BONDS OR NOTES TO REIMBURSE EXPENDITURES PAID OR INCURRED PRIOR TO THE DATE OF ISSUANCE THEREOF; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Item # 2020-71 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 90:30
  32. 11. PUBLIC COMMENTS ▶ jump to 95:53
  33. 33 Any person who wishes to comment on an agenda item which is not under public hearings may be heard at this time and must sign up in advance. Please limit your comments to three (3) minutes or less, as directed by the Presiding Officer. Comments made by members of the public are important to the Town Council. If appropriate, items may be referred to town staff for review and resolution. Speakers will address the Town Council with respect. Inappropriate language will not be tolerated.
  34. 12. ADJOURNMENT ▶ jump to 99:15
  35. 35 Pursuant to Florida Statutes 286.0105, the town hereby advises the public that if a person decides to appeal any decision made by the council with respect 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 proceeding is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. This notice does not constitute consent by the town for the introduction or admission of otherwise inadmissible or irrelevant evidence, nor does it authorize challenges or appeals not otherwise allowed by law.
  36. 36 This meeting is open to the public. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons needing special accommodation or a sign language interpreter to participate in this proceeding should contact the Town Clerk at (305) 234-4262 for assistance no later than four days prior to the meeting. Hearing Assistance Devices are available with the Town Clerk. Wireless connection GUEST@TOWNOFCUTLERBAY is now available in the Town Council Chambers. Once connected, you will be redirected to the new splash page where you must read the Terms of Service and click “I Accept Connect Me Now.” Please make note there is a maximum of two (2) hours before you are automatically disconnected from the Wi-Fi and must reconnect.
  37. 37 We, the Town Council of Cutler Bay, hereby recommit ourselves to maintain civility in our public and political discourse and we hereby pledge our commitment to the following principles:
  38. 38 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; and We will speak out against violence, prejudice and incivility of their forms, whenever and wherever they occur.