Village Council
Pinecrest Municipal Center/Council Chamber
Agenda — 36 items
- 1 PUBLIC COMMENTS ARE WELCOME REGARDING ANY MATTER ON THE AGENDA ON WHICH THE COUNCIL WILL VOTE AT THIS MEETING. YOU ARE REQUESTED TO MAKE SUCH COMMENTS AT THE TIME THE ITEM UPON WHICH YOU WISH TO COMMENT IS CALLED UP. AN OPPORTUNITY TO COMMENT ON CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS WILL BE PROVIDED BEFORE THE CONSENT AGENDA IS ADOPTED. THERE WILL BE NO OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC COMMENTS ON INFORMATIONAL OR REPORT ITEMS THAT ARE NOT SET FOR ACTION BY THE COUNCIL. PERSONS WISHING TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL ON MATTERS THAT ARE NOT ON THE AGENDA BUT ARE WITHIN THE PURVIEW OF THE COUNCIL MAY REQUEST AN OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE A SPECIAL PRESENTATION TO THE COUNCIL THROUGH THE MANAGER OR ANY COUNCIL MEMBER AT LEAST 7 BUSINESS DAYS PRIOR TO THE MEETING.
- I. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS
- II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
- III. CONSENT AGENDA
- 5 PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE 2014-6, ITEMS MAY BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA BY A MEMBER OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL. AN ITEM REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA WILL THEN BE DISCUSSED AND ACTED ON SEPARATELY IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE CONSIDERATION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA. MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC MAY COMMENT ON CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS PRIOR TO THE VILLAGE COUNCIL’S CONSIDERATION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA.
- A. MINUTES
- 7 1. FEBRUARY 11, 2025 (WORKSHOP) 2. FEBRUARY 11, 2025 (REGULAR) 3. FEBRUARY 14, 2025 (WORKSHOP)
- B. RESOLUTIONS
- 1. A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF PINECREST, FLORIDA, RATIFYING THE RE-APPOINTMENT OF SPECIAL MAGISTRATES/HEARING OFFICERS PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-141 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
- 2. A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF PINECREST, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A STATEWIDE MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF FLORIDA DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
- 3. A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF PINECREST, FLORIDA, URGING THE FLORIDA STATE LEGISLATURE TO ENACT LEGISLATION TO PROVIDE A PUBLIC RECORDS EXEMPTION FOR MUNICIPAL CLERKS AND EMPLOYEES WHO PERFORM MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS WORK OR HAVE ANY PART IN CODE ENFORCEMENT FUNCTIONS OF A CITY AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
- 4. A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF PINECREST, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH METRO EXPRESS FOR CONCRETE CURBING/SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION, MILLING AND RESURFACING OF ASPHALT CONCRETE, STRIPING OF STREETS AND PARKING LOTS, AND LANE DELINEATORS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
- 5. A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF PINECREST, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE AUDITOR’S ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT FOR 2023-2024; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
- 6. A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF PINECREST, FLORIDA, AWARDING A BID TO M&J CONSULTING GROUP FOR THE VETERANS WAYSIDE PARK IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
- 7. A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF PINECREST, FLORIDA, AWARDING A BID TO ATLAS APEX ROOFING FOR THE ALEYDA MAS PARK RE-ROOFING PROJECT; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
- IV. AGENDA/ORDER OF BUSINESS
- V. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
- A. NATIONAL ATHLETIC TRAINING MONTH PROCLAMATION
- VI. ORDINANCES
- A. FIRST READING: NONE
- B. SECOND READING (PUBLIC HEARING)
- 1. AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF PINECREST, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE BORROWING OF MONEY AND THE INCURRENCE OF DEBT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $16,000,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING THE CONSTRUCTION, ACQUISITION, RENOVATION, AND EQUIPPING OF CERTAIN CAPITAL PROJECTS; ESTABLISHING ITS INTENT TO REIMBURSE CERTAIN CAPITAL EXPENDITURES INCURRED IN CONNECTION WITH SUCH CAPITAL PROJECTS WITH THE PROCEEDS OF A FUTURE TAX-EXEMPT FINANCING FROM THE FLORIDA MUNICIPAL LOAN COUNCIL OR OTHER OBLIGATIONS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
- VII. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
- A. MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBERS
- 1. PINECREST NATIVE PLANT OF THE MONTH (COUNCILMEMBER FAIRMAN)
- B. VILLAGE MANAGER
- 1. COMMUNIQUÉ TO COUNCIL: a. FEBRUARY 2025 FOLLOW-UP REPORT b. MONTHLY DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS c. FREEBEE UPDATE d. HOLIDAY ANNUAL TOY DRIVE
- C. VILLAGE CLERK
- D. VILLAGE ATTORNEY
- VIII. RESOLUTIONS
- 1. A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF PINECREST, FLORIDA, SUPPLEMENTING THE ORDINANCE ENACTED ON MARCH 11, 2025; AUTHORIZING A LOAN IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $16,000,000 FROM THE FLORIDA MUNICIPAL LOAN COUNCIL TO ACQUIRE, CONSTRUCT, RENOVATE, AND EQUIP CERTAIN CAPITAL PROJECTS, AS DESCRIBED HEREIN; APPROVING THE FORM OF AND THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A LOAN AGREEMENT WITH THE FLORIDA MUNICIPAL LOAN COUNCIL; APPROVING THE FORM OF THE SUMMARY NOTICE OF SALE AND THE OFFICIAL NOTICE OF SALE; APPROVING THE FORM OF AND THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A CONTINUING DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT; AUTHORIZING THE DISTRIBUTION OF THE PRELIMINARY OFFICIAL STATEMENT AND THE OFFICIAL STATEMENT IN CONNECTION WITH THE FLORIDA MUNICIPAL LOAN COUNCIL REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2025 (VILLAGE OF PINECREST SERIES); PROVIDING CERTAIN OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION WITH THE MAKING OF SUCH LOAN; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
- IX. PLANNING:
- A. HEARING #2025-0211-1. BET SHIRA CONGREGATION, INC. (OWNER) AND TRUE NORTH CLASSICAL ACADEMY (APPLICANT) ARE REQUESTING APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND MODIFICATION OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY RESOLUTION 4-ZAB-68-79 AS LATER MODIFIED BY RESOLUTION Z-114-86 TO PERMIT AN INCREASE IN STUDENT ENROLLMENT AND OCCUPANCY FROM 325 STUDENTS TO 600 STUDENTS; TO PERMIT AN INCREASE IN HOURS OF OPERATION FROM 8:00 A.M. TO 4:30 P.M., TO 7:15 A.M. TO 6:00 P.M.; TO DELETE THE CONDITION REQUIRING DRIVEWAY ACCESS FROM SW 77 AVENUE TO BE CLOSED; TO DELETE THE LIMITATION ON THE NUMBER OF CLASSROOMS; TO DELETE THE LIMITATION ON THE NUMBER OF TEACHERS AND ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL; TO ADD A NEW CONDITION ALLOWING THE REQUESTED INCREASE IN ENROLLMENT TO BE PHASED IN OVER THE COURSE OF 4 YEARS; AND TO ADD A NEW CONDITION ESTABLISHING PREFERENCE FOR ADMISSIONS FOR STUDENTS WHO LIVE WITHIN THE VILLAGE OF PINECREST. THE SUBJECT PROPERTY, TRUE NORTH ACADEMY AND TEMPLE BET SHIRA, IS LOCATED AT 7500 SW 120 STREET. (Continuation of March 6, 2025)
- X. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE MEETINGS A. VILLAGE COUNCIL TUESDAY, APRIL 8, 2025, 6:00 P.M.
- XI. ADJOURNMENT
- 36 IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990, ALL PERSONS WHO ARE DISABLED AND WHO NEED SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS MEETING BECAUSE OF THAT DISABILITY SHOULD CONTACT THE VILLAGE CLERK AT 305-234-2121 NOT LATER THAN FOUR BUSINESS DAYS PRIOR TO SUCH PROCEEDING. PURSUANT TO SEC. 2-11.1(S) OF THE CODE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, ALL PERSONS, FIRMS OR CORPORATIONS EMPLOYED OR RETAINED BY A PRINCIPAL WHO SEEKS TO ENCOURAGE THE PASSAGE, DEFEAT, OR MODIFICATIONS OF (1) ORDINANCE, RESOLUTION, ACTION OR DECISION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL; (2) ANY ACTION, DECISION, RECOMMENDATION OF ANY VILLAGE BOARD OR COMMITTEE; OR (3) ANY ACTION, DECISION OR RECOMMENDATION OF VILLAGE PERSONNEL DURING THE TIME PERIOD OF THE ENTIRE DECISION MAKING PROCESS ON SUCH ACTION, DECISION OR RECOMMENDATION WHICH WILL BE HEARD OR REVIEWED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL, OR A VILLAGE BOARD OR COMMITTEE SHALL REGISTER WITH THE VILLAGE BEFORE ENGAGING IN ANY LOBBYING ACTIVITIES ON FORMS PREPARED BY THE VILLAGE CLERK AND SHALL STATE UNDER OATH HIS OR HER NAME, BUSINESS ADDRESS, THE NAME AND BUSINESS ADDRESS OF EACH PERSON OR ENTITY WHICH HAS EMPLOYED SAID REGISTRANT TO LOBBY, AND THE SPECIFIC ISSUE ON WHICH HE OR SHE HAS BEEN EMPLOYED TO LOBBY. A COPY OF THE LOBBYIST REGISTRATION FORM IS AVAILABLE FROM THE OFFICE OF THE VILLAGE CLERK OR ONLINE AT WWW.PINECREST-FL.GOV/CLERK. PURSUANT TO FLORIDA STATUTE 286.0105, ANYONE WISHING TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT THIS MEETING OR HEARING SHALL NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND, FOR SUCH PURPOSE, MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE, WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE BASED. LIVE STREAMING VIDEO OF THIS MEETING IS AVAILABLE AT WWW.PINECREST-FL.GOV/LIVE. ANYONE WISHING TO OBTAIN A COPY OF AN AGENDA ITEM MAY CONTACT THE VILLAGE CLERK AT 305-234-2121, DOWNLOAD FROM WWW.PINECREST-FL.GOV OR VIEW THE MATERIALS AT VILLAGE HALL DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS. THIS IS AN ELECTRONIC VERSION OF THE OFFICIAL AGENDA WHICH IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE VILLAGE CLERK.