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Special Council Meeting September 30, 2021

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MINUTES SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 COUNCIL CHAMBER 560 CRANDON BOULEY ARD 1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS: The meeting was called to order by the Mayor at 6:03 p.m. Present were Councilmembers Franklin H. Caplan, Luis Lauredo, Allison McCormick, Brett G. Moss, Ignacio Segurola, Vice Mayor Edward London (arrived at 6:05 p.m.), and Mayor Michael W. Davey. Also present were Village Manager Steven C. Williamson, Village Clerk Jocelyn B. Koch and Village Attorney Chad Friedman. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Davey led the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. PUBLIC COMMENTS: The following residents addressed the Council: Fausto Gomez, 765 Crandon Boulevard; Gene Stearns, 250 Cape Florida Drive; Ann Taintor, 170 Ocean Lane Drive; Luis de la Cruz, 640 Allendale Road; Miguel Trian, 600 Grapetree Drive; Antonio Camejo, 151 Crandon Boulevard; Ruth Rosenwasser, 795 Crandon Boulevard; Jennifer Buttrick, 180 Cape Florida Drive; Louisa Conway, 151 Crandon Boulevard; Gustavo Menendez Bernales, 260 Buttonwood Drive; Pablo Torres, 1111 Crandon Boulevard and Michelle Estevez, 798 Crandon Boulevard. 4. RESOLUTION: The Clerk read the following resolution by title: A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA, REGARDING MIAMI-DADE COUNTY REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) NO. 01982 ENTITLED DEVELOP, MAINTAIN, AND OPERATE THE RICKENBACKER AND VENETIAN CAUSEWAYS AND ASSOCIATED RECREATIONAL ELEMENTS; REQUESTING THAT THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AND/OR THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY I of3

September 30, 2021 MAYOR ; PROVIDING FOR TRANSMITTAL; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Councilmember Moss made a motion to approve the resolution. The motion was seconded by Mayor Davey. Councilmember Lauredo addressed the Council thanking the Director of the Miami-Dade County Police Department Alfredo Ramirez for helping to control the cars speeding on Rickenbacker Causeway. Councilmember Lauredo made a motion to add to the resolution title the following language requesting that the Miami-Dade County Commission rescind this RFP and to begin a new collaborative project with the stakeholders and citizens to address this infrastructure project in a full and transparent process with broad and early participation. The motion was seconded by Vice Mayor London. There was extensive discussion from Council regarding the above resolution. Councilmember Moss made a motion requesting that the Council make a statement clarifying that the Village is not interested in becoming a bidder in this current process. The motion was seconded by Mayor Davey. Mayor Davey made an amending motion to make the above statement included as a "Whereas" in the resolution. Councilmember Moss accepted the amending motion. There was discussion from Council regarding amendments to the above resolution. It was the consensus of Council to make the following changes to the resolution title: requesting after careful consideration the County Mayor and/or board of County Commissioners to rescind the RFP and to begin a new collaborative public process with all stakeholders to address this infrastructure project in a full and transparent process with broad and early participation. There was discussion from Council regarding adding a "Whereas" statement stating that the Village respectfully believes that the unsolicited bid process is unsuitable and not suspectable to correction. There was discussion from Council and the Attorney regarding the resolution amendments. It was the consensus of Council to approve Councilmember Lauredo 's motion, as amended, and the requested changes to the resolution. The Attorney addressed the Council clarifying the language in the resolution. It was the consensus of Council to add in the fifth paragraph of the resolution the following titles: County Mayor and County Commission Chairman Diaz. 2 o.f3

September 30, 2021 The resolution, as amended, was approved by a 7-0 voice vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers Caplan, Lauredo, McCormick, Moss, Segurola, Vice Mayor London and Mayor Davey voting Yes. 5. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE MEETINGS/EVENTS: A schedule of future meetings and events was presented to the Council. 6. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 7:33 p.m. Respectfully submitted: 9~~.iociynB. ch Village Clerk Approved this 16th ichael W. Davey Mayor IF A PERSON DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT A MEETING OR HEARING, THAT PERSON WILL 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. 3 o/3

MISSION STATEMENT: "TO PROVIDE A SAFE, QUALITY COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL ISLANDERS THROUGH RESPONSIBLE GOVERNMENT" www.keybiscayne.fl.gov Village Council Michael W. Davey, Mayor Edward London, Vice Mayor Luis Lauredo, Councilmember Allison McCormick, Councilmember Brett Moss, Councilmember Franklin H Caplan, Councilmember Ignacio J. Segurola, Councilmember SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 6:00 PM 1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. PUBLIC COMMENT: There is a (3) minute time limit for each speaker during public comments. Your cooperation is appreciated in observing the (3) minute rule. If you have a matter you would like to discuss during public comments, a request form is available at the entrance of the Council Chamber, please fill-it in and return it to the Village Clerk prior to the start of the meeting. When your name is called, please come forward to the podium. Or if you are joining the meeting remotely, please call (305) 365-7569 or (312) 626-6799, and enter the Zoom Meeting ID: 231 627 8415, followed by #. There is no participant ID. Press # again. Please press *9 to “raise your hand” which places you in a queue to speak. You will be called upon by the last three digits of your telephone number when it is your turn to speak. When called upon, please press *6 to unmute yourself. PLEASE STATE YOUR NAME, ADDRESS, IF YOU ARE A HIRED CONSULTANT OR VILLAGE EMPLOYEE AND/OR IF ENGAGED IN LOBBYING ACTIVITIES AND/OR REPRESENTING AN ORGANIZATION FOR THE RECORD. 4. RESOLUTIONS:

MISSION STATEMENT: "TO PROVIDE A SAFE, QUALITY COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL ISLANDERS THROUGH RESPONSIBLE GOVERNMENT" www.keybiscayne.fl.gov 4.A. A. A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA, REGARDING MIAMI-DADE COUNTY REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) NO. 01982 ENTITLED DEVELOP, MAINTAIN, AND OPERATE THE RICKENBACKER AND VENETIAN CAUSEWAYS AND ASSOCIATED RECREATIONAL ELEMENTS; REQUESTING THAT THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AND/OR THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY MAYOR ___________________; PROVIDING FOR TRANSMITTAL; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. TAB 1 5. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE MEETINGS/EVENTS: A. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2021, 6:00 P.M., COUNCIL CHAMBER B. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2021, 6:00 P.M., COUNCIL CHAMBER C. WORKSHOP- GOLF CART ORDINANCE TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2021, 6:00 P.M., COUNCIL CHAMBER D. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2021, 6:00 P.M., COUNCIL CHAMBER E. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2021, 6:00 P.M., COUNCIL CHAMBER 6. ADJOURNMENT I. ANY PERSON WISHING TO ADDRESS THE VILLAGE COUNCIL ON AN ITEM ON THIS AGENDA IS ASKED TO REGISTER WITH THE VILLAGE CLERK PRIOR TO THAT ITEM BEING HEARD. PRIOR TO MAKING A STATEMENT, PLEASE STATE YOUR NAME, ADDRESS, IF YOU ARE A HIRED CONSULTANT OR VILLAGE EMPLOYEE/FORMER VILLAGE EMPLOYEE AND/OR IF ENGAGED IN LOBBYING ACTIVITIES FOR THE RECORD. II. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990, ALL PERSONS WHO ARE DISABLED AND WHO NEED SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROCEEDING BECAUSE OF THAT DISABILITY SHOULD CONTACT THE OFFICE OF THE VILLAGE CLERK, 88 WEST MCINTYRE STREET, KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA 33149, TELEPHONE NUMBER (305) 365-5506, NOT LATER THAN TWO BUSINESS DAYS PRIOR TO SUCH PROCEEDINGS. III. IF A PERSON DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT A MEETING OR HEARING, THAT PERSON WILL 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

MISSION STATEMENT: "TO PROVIDE A SAFE, QUALITY COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL ISLANDERS THROUGH RESPONSIBLE GOVERNMENT" www.keybiscayne.fl.gov INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE BASED (F.S.286.0105). IV. IN ACCORDANCE WITH VILLAGE CODE SECTION 2-161, ADOPTING SECTION 2-11.1(s) OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY CODE, ANY PERSON ENGAGING IN LOBBYING ACTIVITIES, AS DEFINED THEREIN, MUST REGISTER AT THE VILLAGE CLERK’S OFFICE BEFORE ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL ON THE ABOVE MATTERS OR ENGAGING IN LOBBYING ACTIVITIES. THE ABOVE MEETINGS ARE HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 560 CRADON BOULEVARD AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. ZONING MEETINGS AND SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETINGS WILL BE SCHEDULED ON AN AS NEEDED BASIS. PLEASE VISIT www.keybiscayne.fl.gov TO VIEW THE MEETING SCHEDULE.

MISSION STATEMENT: "TO PROVIDE A SAFE, QUALITY COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL ISLANDERS THROUGH RESPONSIBLE GOVERNMENT" www.keybiscayne.fl.gov Village Council Michael W. Davey, Mayor Edward London, Vice Mayor Luis Lauredo, Councilmember Allison McCormick, Councilmember Brett Moss, Councilmember Franklin H Caplan, Councilmember Ignacio J. Segurola, Councilmember SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 6:00 PM 1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. PUBLIC COMMENT: There is a (3) minute time limit for each speaker during public comments. Your cooperation is appreciated in observing the (3) minute rule. If you have a matter you would like to discuss during public comments, a request form is available at the entrance of the Council Chamber, please fill-it in and return it to the Village Clerk prior to the start of the meeting. When your name is called, please come forward to the podium. Or if you are joining the meeting remotely, please call (305) 365-7569 or (312) 626-6799, and enter the Zoom Meeting ID: 231 627 8415, followed by #. There is no participant ID. Press # again. Please press *9 to “raise your hand” which places you in a queue to speak. You will be called upon by the last three digits of your telephone number when it is your turn to speak. When called upon, please press *6 to unmute yourself. PLEASE STATE YOUR NAME, ADDRESS, IF YOU ARE A HIRED CONSULTANT OR VILLAGE EMPLOYEE AND/OR IF ENGAGED IN LOBBYING ACTIVITIES AND/OR REPRESENTING AN ORGANIZATION FOR THE RECORD. 4. RESOLUTIONS: 1

MISSION STATEMENT: "TO PROVIDE A SAFE, QUALITY COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL ISLANDERS THROUGH RESPONSIBLE GOVERNMENT" www.keybiscayne.fl.gov 4.A. A. A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA, REGARDING MIAMI-DADE COUNTY REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) NO. 01982 ENTITLED DEVELOP, MAINTAIN, AND OPERATE THE RICKENBACKER AND VENETIAN CAUSEWAYS AND ASSOCIATED RECREATIONAL ELEMENTS; REQUESTING THAT THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AND/OR THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY MAYOR ___________________; PROVIDING FOR TRANSMITTAL; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. TAB 1 5. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE MEETINGS/EVENTS: A. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2021, 6:00 P.M., COUNCIL CHAMBER B. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2021, 6:00 P.M., COUNCIL CHAMBER C. WORKSHOP- GOLF CART ORDINANCE TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2021, 6:00 P.M., COUNCIL CHAMBER D. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2021, 6:00 P.M., COUNCIL CHAMBER E. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2021, 6:00 P.M., COUNCIL CHAMBER 6. ADJOURNMENT I. ANY PERSON WISHING TO ADDRESS THE VILLAGE COUNCIL ON AN ITEM ON THIS AGENDA IS ASKED TO REGISTER WITH THE VILLAGE CLERK PRIOR TO THAT ITEM BEING HEARD. PRIOR TO MAKING A STATEMENT, PLEASE STATE YOUR NAME, ADDRESS, IF YOU ARE A HIRED CONSULTANT OR VILLAGE EMPLOYEE/FORMER VILLAGE EMPLOYEE AND/OR IF ENGAGED IN LOBBYING ACTIVITIES FOR THE RECORD. II. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990, ALL PERSONS WHO ARE DISABLED AND WHO NEED SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROCEEDING BECAUSE OF THAT DISABILITY SHOULD CONTACT THE OFFICE OF THE VILLAGE CLERK, 88 WEST MCINTYRE STREET, KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA 33149, TELEPHONE NUMBER (305) 365-5506, NOT LATER THAN TWO BUSINESS DAYS PRIOR TO SUCH PROCEEDINGS. III. IF A PERSON DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT A MEETING OR HEARING, THAT PERSON WILL 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 2

MISSION STATEMENT: "TO PROVIDE A SAFE, QUALITY COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL ISLANDERS THROUGH RESPONSIBLE GOVERNMENT" www.keybiscayne.fl.gov INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE BASED (F.S.286.0105). IV. IN ACCORDANCE WITH VILLAGE CODE SECTION 2-161, ADOPTING SECTION 2-11.1(s) OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY CODE, ANY PERSON ENGAGING IN LOBBYING ACTIVITIES, AS DEFINED THEREIN, MUST REGISTER AT THE VILLAGE CLERK’S OFFICE BEFORE ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL ON THE ABOVE MATTERS OR ENGAGING IN LOBBYING ACTIVITIES. THE ABOVE MEETINGS ARE HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 560 CRADON BOULEVARD AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. ZONING MEETINGS AND SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETINGS WILL BE SCHEDULED ON AN AS NEEDED BASIS. PLEASE VISIT www.keybiscayne.fl.gov TO VIEW THE MEETING SCHEDULE. 3

RESOLUTION NO. 2021- A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA, REGARDING MIAMI-DADE COUNTY REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) NO. 01982 ENTITLED DEVELOP, MAINTAIN, AND OPERATE THE RICKENBACKER AND VENETIAN CAUSEWAYS AND ASSOCIATED RECREATIONAL ELEMENTS; REQUESTING THAT THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AND/OR THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY MAYOR ___________________; PROVIDING FOR TRANSMITTAL; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, on March 3, 2021, Miami-Dade County received an unsolicited proposal for the design, build, finance, operation and maintenance of the Rickenbacker Causeway and the Venetian Causeway, including the development of parkland and beachfront along the Rickenbacker Causeway; and WHEREAS, on July 8, 2021, the Board of County Commissioners adopted Resolution No. R-648-21 to accept the unsolicited proposal and to approve the issuance of a competitive solicitation for the same project purpose as set forth in the unsolicited proposal; and WHEREAS, on August 15, 2021, the County’s administration issued a competitive solicitation (RFP No. 01982) for the design, build, finance, operation and maintenance of the Rickenbacker Causeway and the Venetian Causeway, including the development of parkland and beachfront along the Rickenbacker Causeway (the “RFP”); and WHEREAS, the Village of Key Biscayne (the “Village”) is uniquely affected by the RFP given that the Rickenbacker Causeway is its sole means of access to and from the mainland; and WHEREAS, the Village Council and County Commissioner Raquel Regalado have held several public meetings to discuss the County’s unsolicited process, RFP, and impacts on the Village; and 4

WHEREAS, on October 5, 2021, the Board of County Commissioners will consider potential amendments to the RFP that would remove the Venetian Causeway in its entirety as well as certain proposed Rickenbacker Causeway amenities; and WHEREAS, after significant public input and consideration, the Village Council respectfully requests that the Board of County Commissioners and/or County Mayor_________; and WHEREAS, the Village Council finds that this Resolution is in the best interest and welfare of the residents of the Village. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Recitals. The above recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein by this reference. Section 2. Request. The Village Council hereby respectfully requests that the Board of County Commissioners and/or County Mayor_______. Section 3. Transmittal. The Village Council hereby directs the Village Clerk to transmit this Resolution to the Clerk of the Board of the County Commissioners and the County Mayor. Section 4. Effective Date. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption. PASSED and ADOPTED this day of , 2021. MICHAEL W. DAVEY, MAYOR 5

ATTEST: JOCELYN B. KOCH VILLAGE CLERK APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: WEISS SEROTA HELFMAN COLE & BIERMAN, P.L. VILLAGE ATTORNEY 6

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