Regular Council

Agenda (non-virtual)

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 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, NOVEMBER 3, 2025 - 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 in honor of Epilepsy Awareness Month

B.

Recognition of resident, Robert L. Wallis, LCDR (Ret.) on his promotion to Miami-Dade Fire Rescue's First Chief Pilot

C.

Recognition of O'Neill Cooper in honor of Project Green Roof: The Impact of Social Media on Green Roofs

3.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

A.

Regular Council Meeting (October 6, 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

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 C. Dellagloria Village Clerk Missy Arocha 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 in honor of Epilepsy Awareness Month B. Recognition of resident, Robert L. Wallis, LCDR (Ret.) on his promotion to Miami- Dade Fire Rescue's First Chief Pilot C. Recognition of O'Neill Cooper in honor of Project Green Roof: The Impact of Social VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY 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, NOVEMBER 3, 2025 – 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

Media on Green Roofs 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Regular Council Meeting (October 6, 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. Police Commander Report 6. VILLAGE ATTORNEY'S REPORT A. Monthly Report B. Litigation Expenses C. Litigation Update 7. VILLAGE CLERK'S REPORT A. Calendar Update: November 2025 8. BOARD AND COMMITTEE REPORTS A. Art-in-Public Places Advisory Board Meeting (July 10, 2025) 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, CREATING CHAPTER 33 TO THE VILLAGE CODE OF ORDINANCES TITLED “POLICY FOR THE REQUIRED USE OF VILLAGE- ISSUED DEVICES;” ESTABLISHING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE USE OF ELECTRONIC DEVICES DURING PUBLIC MEETINGS; REQUIRING THE USE OF VILLAGE-ISSUED DEVICES BY VILLAGE COUNCIL MEMBERS AND CHARTER OFFICERS; PROHIBITING UNAUTHORIZED NETWORK ACCESS; ESTABLISHING COMPLIANCE PROCEDURES; PROVIDING FOR ENFORCEMENT PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Administration and Prepared by Village Manager, Nick Marano) (Passed on First Reading at the October 6, 2025, Regular Council Meeting) 2

B. AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, REGARDING LITIGATION INITIATED BY A COUNCILMEMBER AGAINST THE VILLAGE OR A COUNCILMEMBER; REQUIRING THAT THE COUNCILMEMBER INITIATING SUCH LITIGATION, OR ANY ENTITY OWNED OR CONTROLLED BY THAT COUNCILMEMBER, SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYING ATTORNEYS’ FEES AND COURT COSTS IF THE VILLAGE OR COUNCILMEMBER NAMED AS A DEFENDANT IS DETERMINED TO BE THE PREVAILING PARTY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION, SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Councilmember Marsha Matson) (Passed on First Reading at the October 6, 2025, Regular Council Meeting) 11. ORDINANCES FOR FIRST READING WITH PUBLIC COMMENTS A. AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, REGARDING PUBLIC RECORD REQUESTS; REQUIRING THE MAYOR, VICE MAYOR, AND COUNCILMEMBERS TO BE RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYMENT FOR OFFICIAL PUBLIC RECORDS REQUESTS ON THE SAME TERMS AS REQUIRED OF THE PUBLIC; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION, SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Councilmember Steve Cody) (Continued from the Regular Council Meeting of October 6, 2025) B. AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, RELATING TO EXECUTIVE SESSIONS OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL; REQUIRING THAT ALL DISCUSSIONS AND DOCUMENTS PRESENTED DURING EXECUTIVE SESSIONS BE MAINTAINED AS CONFIDENTIAL AND NOT DISCLOSED BY ANY ATTENDEE; PROVIDING THAT ALL REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 286.011(8), FLORIDA STATUTES SHALL BE STRICTLY FOLLOWED; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION, SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Councilmember Marsha Matson) C. AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, RELATING TO DIVISION 2. – MEETINGS; AMENDING SECTION 2-44, “MEETINGS,” OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO MODIFY THE START TIME OF PUBLIC MEETINGS FROM 7:00 P.M. TO 4:00 P.M.; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Mayor Karyn Cunningham) D. AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING A LIMITATION ON THE NUMBER OF TIMES THE VILLAGE COUNCIL MAY APPROVE A CONTINUANCE OF AN AGENDA ITEM; PROVIDING FOR A SUPERMAJORITY VOTE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL TO APPROVE A FURTHER CONTINUANCE OF AN AGENDA ITEM; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION, SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Councilmember Marsha Matson) 12. CONSENT AGENDA 3

A. A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, RELATING TO GRANTS; ADOPTING THE MIAMI- DADE COUNTY LOCAL MITIGATION STRATEGY (LMS) 2025 PLAN IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE UNDER FEMA’S HAZARD MITIGATION GRANT PROGRAMS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Administration and Prepared by Sustainability & Resiliency Planner Andrea Candelaria & Grants Administrator, Christina Cotto) B. A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE PARTCIPATION OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY AS A SPONSOR OF THE WEST PERRINE DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR., ANNUAL CELEBRATION; AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO DISBURSE UP TO ONE-THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,000) AS PART OF THE VILLAGE’S SPONSORSHIP; PERMITTING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO TAKE NECESSARY ACTIONS TO FACILITATE THE SPONSORSHIP; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Administration and Prepared by Village Clerk, Missy Arocha) C. A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, RELATING TO THE PROPERTY ASSESSED CLEAN ENERGY PROGRAM; APPROVING OPERATION OF THE PROGRAMS ESTABLISHED BY THE FLORIDA PACE FUNDING AGENCY AND ADMINISTERED BY SPECIFIED THIRD-PARTY ADMINISTRATORS; AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT AND ANY OTHER REQUIRED DOCUMENTS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Village Attorney, John Quick, Esq.) 13. RESOLUTIONS REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARING A. A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, RELATING TO ZONING; PURSUANT TO SECTION 30-30.6, VARIANCES, AND SECTION 30-50.4, E-M ZONING DISTRICT, TO PERMIT A FRONT POOL SETBACK OF 59 FEET 2 INCHES , WHERE 75 FEET IS REQUIRED, AND THE SETBACK FOR THE POOL INTERIOR SIDE SETBACK OF 15 FEET 11 INCHES WHERE 20 FEET IS REQUIRED, FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 14540 SW 75 AVE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Administration and prepared by Planning and Zoning Director, Javier Gonzalez) (Deferred from the October 20, 2025, Zoning Hearing) 14. RESOLUTIONS WITH PUBLIC COMMENT A. A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, RELATED TO PARKS AND RECREATION; APPROVING THE AWARD OF ‘PHASE 1- IMPLEMENTATION OF ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION SERVICES AT THE WOODS’ TO THE INSTITUTE FOR REGIONAL CONSERVATION (IRC) IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ONE HUNDRED NINETY-FOUR THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($194,500); AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO ISSUE A PURCHASE ORDER AND EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS; UTILIZING THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY CONTRACT RTQ-01354 (INVASIVE VEGETATION CONTROL 4

SERVICES) AS A PIGGYBACK PROCUREMENT; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Administration and Prepared by Parks & Recreation Director, Fanny Carmona B. A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, RELATING TO VETERAN’S PARK; APPROVING THE DESIGN FOR THE GOLD STAR FAMILY MEMORIAL MONUMENT TO BE INSTALLED AT VETERAN’S PARK; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Administration and Prepared by Sustainability & Resiliency Planner Andrea Candelaria) C. A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, AMENDING RESOLUTION 2025-04 AT SECTION 5 BY REQUESTING THE COUNCIL TO REMOVE THE COUNCIL LIAISON TO SPECIFIC VILLAGE COMMITTEES; URGING THE MAYOR TO REMOVE THE COUNCIL LIASON TO THE CHARTER REVISION COMMISSION; REQUESTING THE MAYOR TO NOT MAKE CERTAIN APPOINTMENTS TO ANY EXTERNAL BOARD OR COMMITTEE, AND RESCINDING ANY SUCH APPOINTMENTS; PROHIBITING CERTAIN CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS, AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Mark Merwitzer) D. A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, RELATING TO LOBBYIST SERVICES; APPROVING A ONE-YEAR RENEWAL OF THE AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL STATE LOBBYING SERVICES WITH GRAYROBINSON, P.A. TO PROVIDE LOBBYIST SERVICES AT THE SOLE DISCRETION OF THE VILLAGE; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO APPROVE A CONTRACT FOR THESE SERVICES FOR THE NEGOTIATED AMOUNT; AUTHORIZING VILLAGE OFFICIALS TO IMPLEMENT THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE AGREEMENT; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Administration and prepared by Village Manager, Nick Marano) E. A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE 2026 STATE LEGISLATIVE AGENDA IN SUPPORT OF THE VILLAGE PRIORITIES FOR THE UPCOMING LEGISLATIVE SESSION; 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, RELATED TO PROCUREMENT; APPROVING A MASTER EQUITY LEASE AGREEMENT WITH ENTERPRISE FLEET MANAGEMENT, INC. BASED ON CONTINUUM APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NUMBER 2020-43 APPROVED ON MARCH 2, 2020; AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO EXPEND BUDGETED FUNDS PER YEAR FOR A TOTAL OF THREE (3) YEARS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ONE HUNDRED SEVEN THOUSAND FORTY DOLLARS AND EIGHTY-FOUR CENTS ($107,040.84) FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF TEN (10) VEHICLES IN BUILDIING, PARKS AND RECREATION, AND PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Administration and 5

prepared by Procurement Specialist, Alessia Bencomo) G. A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, RELATED TO VILLAGE-WIDE TRAFFIC CALMING IMPROVEMENTS, APPROVING THE RECOMMENDATIONS MADE BY MARLIN ENGINEERING, INC. FROM THEIR TRAFFIC STUDY CONDUCTED FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Administration and Prepared by Public Services Director, Dionisio Torres) H. A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, PURSUANT TO SECTION 30-160 OF THE ART-IN- PUBLIC PLACES (AIPP) PROGRAM; ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE ART-IN-PUBLIC PLACES ADVISORY BOARD TO ADVERTISE THE UPDATED “CALL TO ARTIST” FOR THE FUTURE TRAFFIC CIRCLE LOCATED AT SW 152 STREET AND OLD CULTER ROAD; IMPLEMENTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE VILLAGE COUNCIL THAT WERE MADE AT THE MAY 13 2025 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE WORKSHOP, VIA RESOLUTION 2025-33, AS WELL AS THE RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE AIPP BOARD; AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ART-IN-PUBLIC PLACES ADVISORY BOARD, TO PROCEED WITH ADVERTISING A NEW CALL TO ARTIST FOR THE SW 152 STREET & OLD CUTLER ROAD TRAFFIC CIRCLE, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored and Prepared by Sustainability & Resiliency Planner, Andrea Candelaria) 15. OTHER BUSINESS 16. COUNCIL COMMENTS 17. NEXT MEETING AND ADJOURNMENT REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING (Monday, December 3, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.) 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. 6

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. 7

AGENDA ITEM NO. 3.A Item Cover Page DATE: November 3, 2025 SUBMITTED BY: Missy Arocha, Village Clerk's Office ITEM TYPE: Minutes AGENDA SECTION: APPROVAL OF MINUTES SUBJECT: Regular Council Meeting (October 6, 2025) SUGGESTED ACTION: REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT ATTACHMENTS: 2025-10-06 Regular-Minutes Exhibit A-Comments by Form 8

MINUTES Regular Council Meeting – Monday, October 6, 2025 Page 1 of 19 1 2 3 4 MINUTES5 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING6 MONDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2025 – 7:00 PM7 VILLAGE HALL MUNICIPAL CENTER8 9705 EAST HIBISCUS STREET, PALMETTO BAY, FL 331579 10 2. PROCLAMATIONS, AWARDS, AND PRESENTATIONS:11 12 The Mayor and Village Council presented the following proclamations at 6:30 p.m.13 14 A. Proclamation: Florida City Government Week (October 20-26, 2025)15 16 B. Recognition: Village of Palmetto Bay Counselor-in-Training for Summer and Tennis17 Camp18 19 C. Recognition: USA Water Polo Junior Olympics (Felipe Lerena, Connor Phelan, and20 Oliver Fernandez)21 22 D. Recognition: Breast Cancer Awareness Month23 24 E. Recognition: Open Closet Miami (Emily Rubin)25 26 F. Recognition: Artist Sara Alfaro27 28 G. Recognition: Ens Ranzley Patrick Bumanglag (Naval Submarine School)29 30 31 1. CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, INVOCATION, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, AND32 DECORUM STATEMENT, IN THAT ORDER.33 34 Mayor Karyn Cunningham called the Regular Council Meeting to order at 7:03 p.m.35 36 The following members of the Village Council were present during the roll call:37 Mayor Karyn Cunningham38 Vice Mayor Mark Merwitzer39 Councilmember Patrick Fiore40 Councilmember Steve Cody41 Councilmember Marsha Matson42 43 The following Charter Officers were present during the roll call:44 Village Manager Nick Marano45 Village Attorney John Dellagloria46 Village Clerk Missy Arocha47 9

MINUTES Regular Council Meeting – Monday, October 6, 2025 Page 2 of 19 1 Councilmember Patrick Fiore led the invocation and the pledge of allegiance was led by2 Village Clerk Missy Arocha.3 4 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES5 6 A. First Budget Hearing (September 8, 2025)7 8 B. Second Budget Hearing (September 17, 2025)9 10 Councilmember Patrick Fiore motioned to approve the minutes. Vice Mayor Mark11 Merwitzer seconded the motion.12 13 Village Clerk Missy Arocha reported that a typo existed in the minutes of the Second14 Budget Hearing (September 17, 2025) on page 4, line 21, that Vice Mayor Mark15 Merwitzer is to be replaced with Village Manager Nick Marano and that the typo would16 be corrected.17 18 There were no objections made by the Council.19 20 The question was called in favor of the minutes. The minutes passed (4-1);21 Councilmember Steve Cody voted opposed.22 23 4. REQUESTS, PETITIONS, AND PUBLIC COMMENTS: The following speakers spoke for24 a time allotment of three minutes:25 26  David Singer (8360 SW 154th Terrace) urged Councilmember Steve Cody to step27 down from his elected position and urged the Council to censure him.28 29  Andrew Robert (8563 SW 149th Terrace) spoke in support of the Village’s I-bus30 service and urged the Council to keep the service.31 32  Christopher Woods (8840 SW 181st Street) reported that he is a 14-year-old student33 who attends New World School the Arts and that the use of the Village’s I-bus34 service was a factor in being able to attend that school.35 36  Lee Grace (8245 SW 178th Terrace) reported that he is a 15-year-old student that37 uses the Village’s I-bus service that gets him to and from school.38 39  Laura Chinloy (8245 SW 178th Terrace) reported that the I-bus is a safe option for40 the students who ride on it to get back and from school.41 42  Jaime Esquenazi (7345 SW 157th Terrace) reported that the I-bus has allowed him43 to get to and from work and that it helps the community in staying connected.44 45  Sherry Espinoza (14411 South Dixie Highway) spoke in support of the Village’s I-46 bus service.47 48  Veronica Sosa (6229 Paradise Point Drive) spoke opposed to the Luxcom property49 10

MINUTES Regular Council Meeting – Monday, October 6, 2025 Page 3 of 19 and explained the contamination at the property location that could be detrimental1 to the health of the residents and reported that the Village has endangered wildlife2 on parts of the canal and urged the Council to keep it that way.3 4  Stacey Kaufman (14245 SW 168th Avenue) urged the Council to not give the5 Luxcom developer more density than they are entitled to.6 7  John Waters (16900 SW 88th Court) spoke opposed to the actions of the Village8 Council based on prior meetings.9 10  Vitality Falcovitch (9280 SW 167th Terrace) urged the Council to not attack each11 other.12 13  Chuck Latshaw (8825 SW 154th Terrace) reported that he was speaking on behalf14 of Coral Reef Estates HOA and that the HOA approached the Manager requesting15 that lane changes be added to SW 152nd Street and US1 and that west bound traffic16 improved and thanked the Manager for the assistance.17 18  Henry Clifford (8875 SW 171st Street) spoke in support of establishing tree19 preservation protocols.20 21  Noemi Otero (15820 SW 90th Avenue) urged the Council to support the I-bus22 service.23 24 Following the in-person comments, Village Clerk Missy Arocha read the public comments25 submitted by form, attached as “Exhibit A”.26 27 5. VILLAGE MANAGER’S REPORT28 29 A. Departmental Updates: The Manager’s detailed report was part of the agenda30 packet. During his live report, he illustrated a PowerPoint presentation of all village31 wide departments and answered questions raised by the Council regarding the32 Village’s I-bus and freebee service.33 34 Village Manager Nick Marano provided an update regarding the I-bus service and35 upcoming transit developments. He clarified that the Village is not taking any36 imminent action regarding the I-bus system and assured that any proposed changes37 will be communicated in advance before implementation. He reported that Metro38 Connect, the County’s new Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) solution, is expected to provide39 a more efficient and community-oriented transit option, particularly benefiting40 residents and students.41 42 He explained that current I-bus riders must travel from their homes to the St.43 Richard’s Park and Ride lot to access the I-bus, which cannot operate on the44 Busway. In contrast, the new BRT system, anticipated to be operational later this45 month will feature express buses running every 7.5 minutes with three stops46 between the southern terminus of Palmetto Bay and Dadeland.47 48 Village Manager Nick Marano reported that the BRT vehicles and stations are brand49 11

MINUTES Regular Council Meeting – Monday, October 6, 2025 Page 4 of 19 new, with both offering charging ports, Wi-Fi capability, air-conditioned facilities, and1 armed security. He explained that the improved amenities create a safe and2 comfortable experience, especially for parents of student riders. To provide3 residents with firsthand experience, he proposed scheduling a community meeting4 during which participants would have the opportunity to ride the I-bus to a BRT5 station and compare both systems directly. He reiterated that once a rider enters a6 BRT station, fare payment covers the full system access, and that the County’s $7507 million capital investment in the BRT represents a significant commitment to8 improving regional transit.9 10 Village Manager Nick Marano encouraged community support for the initiative,11 stating that the goal of public transit is to reduce dependence on personal vehicles12 while offering a quicker, more efficient, and overall improved transit experience for13 residents.14 15 Following the Manager’s comments on the County’s new Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)16 solution, Vice Mayor Mark Merwitzer moved to direct the Administration not to17 terminate the I-bus service without first obtaining approval from the Village Council.18 Councilmember Marsha Matson seconded the motion.19 20 Councilmember Steve Cody reported that the proposal made by Vice Mayor Mark21 Merwitzer was not necessary.22 23 Mayor Karyn Cunningham stated that there are no changes taking place with the I-24 bus at this time and explained that in 2018, the Park and Ride at St. Richard’s was25 established following her recommendation, as the previous location at Palmetto Bay26 Park had low ridership. She explained the importance of finding a viable27 transportation solution for students and mentioned that several options have been28 discussed to provide unique assistance for children who rely on the service. She29 encouraged attendees to provide their contact information if they had not yet done30 so, to facilitate future outreach and communication. She concluded by expressing31 hope that her remarks helped alleviate concerns from residents regarding the I-bus32 service.33 34 Councilmember Marsha Matson explained her concerns about the I-bus service35 noting that she had previously heard the I-bus would be discontinued and replaced36 with Freebee vehicles, partially funded through a grant. She inquired about what is37 being proposed or promised regarding the continuation of the I-bus program.38 39 Village Manager Nick Marano stated that no changes will be made without clear and40 advanced communication to all affected riders. He stated his commitment to41 engaging with I-bus users directly,