Palmetto Bay public meetings in 2024
28 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Zoning Hearing
The Village Council will hold a zoning hearing to discuss updates to the comprehensive plan and village-wide sign regulations. The body will also review site plan and variance requests for a townhouse project. One application regarding a school modification was withdrawn.
- RZ-24-005: Ordinance to repeal and replace Division 30-90 regarding village-wide signage
- CP-23-001: Proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Plan's goals, objectives, and policies
- V-24-004: Variance request for 9730 SW 182nd Street to reduce building separation and landscape buffer width
- SP-24-002: Site plan approval for 'Almond Court', four detached townhouses at 9730 SW 182nd Street
- SU-24-003: Application by Christ Fellowship Academy, LLC for 8900 SW 168th Street (withdrawn)
Local Planning Agency Meeting
The Local Planning Agency will hold a public hearing on a resolution (CP-23-001) to accept recommendations and amend the Village's Comprehensive Plan goals, objectives, policies, and map series based on the adopted Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR), in accordance with Florida Statute 163.3191. Other agenda items are procedural: call to order, public comments, approval of minutes, council comments, and next meeting.
- Public hearing on Resolution accepting LPA recommendations for Comprehensive Plan amendments (CP-23-001, village-wide)
- Proposed updates to Comprehensive Plan goals, objectives, policies, and map series consistent with the EAR
- Meeting preceeds a Zoning Hearing
- Public comments limited to 3 minutes per speaker
- Appeal rights notice per Florida Statutes 286.0105
Regular Council
The Village Council will hold a second reading and public hearing on a contract for school zone speed photo enforcement. The body will also consider several park improvements and water main construction. Additionally, the meeting includes a swearing-in ceremony for newly and re-elected council members.
- Contract with Red Speed Florida, LLC for school zone speed photo enforcement systems
- Water main improvements along N. Cartee Road with Hahn Construction Engineering Contractors, Inc. for $611,500.51
- New playground equipment at Coral Reef Park for up to $223,319.78
- Purchase of a Turf Tank robotic field marker for up to $56,500
- Feasibility study for bicycle repair stations at village parks with a budget up to $25,000
Regular Council
The Palmetto Bay Village Council will hold a regular meeting on November 4, 2024, with first readings of two ordinances. One ordinance would approve a contract with Red Speed Florida, LLC for speed photo enforcement systems in school zones. The other would regulate non-stormwater discharges into the storm drainage system to comply with NPDES permits. The council will also consider resolutions for lobbyist services, landscape maintenance, bicycle lane design, and capital equipment purchases.
- First reading of ordinance to contract with Red Speed Florida for school zone speed enforcement cameras
- First reading of ordinance to regulate non-stormwater discharges into the storm drainage system (NPDES compliance)
- Resolution to select GrayRobinson, P.A. for an additional year of lobbyist services
- Resolution to award contract to Kimley-Horn & Associates for design of bicycle lanes on SW 82nd Avenue between SW 160th and SW 152nd Streets
- Resolutions to authorize capital purchases of a John Deere compact track loader and a Ford F-550 landscape dump truck
Regular Council
The Palmetto Bay Council will hold a second reading and public hearing on an ordinance to repeal and replace medical marijuana regulations, recognizing existing facilities as nonconforming uses. The Council will also consider a first reading of a civility statement ordinance and several resolutions, including a $139,543 increase for the Coral Reef Recreation Center design-build contract and a $268,276 transportation master plan update.
- Second reading of ordinance to repeal and replace medical marijuana regulations (Section 30-60.32) and recognize two facilities as permitted nonconforming uses.
- Resolution to increase Coral Reef Recreation Center design-build cost by $139,543.16 to $5,134,295.02 for change orders with Waypoint Contracting, Inc.
- Resolution to select Marlin Engineering, Inc. for Transportation Master Plan update, not to exceed $268,276.00.
- Resolution to approve V & G Construction Solutions Corp. for installation of traffic calming devices, not to exceed $85,000.00.
- Resolution to approve Metro Express, Inc. for sidewalk repairs and installation, not to exceed $100,000.00.
Second Budget Hearing
The Village Council holds a second budget hearing to consider two ordinances: setting the millage rate at 2.3500 (9.23% above the rollback rate) and approving the village budget for the fiscal year starting October 1, 2024. This is the final step to adopt the tax rate and spending plan after a first hearing on September 9.
- Ordinance adopting millage rate of 2.3500 for FY 2024-2025, 9.23% above the rollback rate of 2.1515
- Ordinance approving the village budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2024
- Approval of minutes from the first budget hearing on September 9, 2024
- Public comment period open for agenda items
- Next regular council meeting scheduled for October 7, 2024
Virtual Committee of the Whole Workshop
The Village Council will hold a workshop to discuss a draft signage code amendment continued from a June zoning hearing, and receive a presentation on the Economic Development Strategic Plan. The meeting includes public comments and a discussion on moving proclamations to an earlier spot on regular council agendas. No final votes are expected; this is a discussion-only session.
- Draft signage code amendments (continued from June 17, 2024 Zoning Hearing)
- Economic Development Strategic Plan presentation
- Discussion to move proclamations, awards, and presentations to Item 2 on regular council meeting agendas (proposed by Councilmember Marsha Matson)
- Next Committee of the Whole Workshop scheduled for January 15, 2025
Zoning Hearing
The Palmetto Bay Zoning Hearing will consider a resolution to approve up to $275,000 in work orders for planning and zoning services with Calvin, Giordano & Associates. The council will also hold public hearings on a final plat for three residential lots at Palmetto Highlands and a site plan for four detached townhouses at Almond Court involving multiple variances. Two previously scheduled items for a private school and a related setback variance at 9055 SW 158th Street have been withdrawn.
- Authorization of $275,000 in work orders to Calvin, Giordano & Associates for planning and zoning services (Resolution)
- Final plat approval for 'Palmetto Highlands' — three residential lots on SW 172nd Street
- Site plan approval for 'Almond Court' — four detached townhouses at 9730 SW 182nd Street with variances for setback, buffer, parking, and aisle width
- Withdrawn: Application for a private school at 9055 SW 158th Street and accompanying setback variance
- Approval of minutes from the July 15, 2024 Zoning Hearing
Regular Council
The Village Council will discuss a first-reading ordinance regarding medical marijuana facilities and several high-value procurement contracts. The body is also deciding on a five-year extension for police services with Miami-Dade County.
- Proposed pickleball center construction by Waypoint Contracting, Inc. not to exceed $1,676,564.82
- Paving and drainage improvements for Sub-Basin 44 by Hartec Group, Inc. for $1,350,000.00
- Building and code plan review services via Calvin, Giordano & Associates not to exceed $600,000
- First reading of an ordinance repealing Section 30-60.32 regarding medical marijuana dispensaries
- Five-year extension of the local police services interlocal agreement with Miami-Dade County
First Budget Hearing
The Village Council is conducting a first reading of ordinances to adopt the budget and millage rate for the fiscal year starting October 1, 2024. The meeting includes a public comment period regarding these financial measures.
- Proposed millage rate of 2.3500, which is 9.23% higher than the rollback rate of 2.1515
- Adoption of the budget for the fiscal year commencing October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025
Special Council Meeting
This special council meeting focuses on item 3: discussion and action regarding the Miami-Dade County Department of Transportation and Public Works Project No. 20220010, the SW 87 Avenue Bridge. The Third District Court of Appeals has scheduled oral arguments for October 1, 2024, in the Village's ongoing litigation, and the Village has serious safety concerns about the bridge's design and construction. The meeting also includes routine procedural items: call to order, public comments, council comments, and adjournment.
- Discussion and action on the SW 87 Avenue Bridge (Project No. 20220010) with litigation scheduled for oral argument on October 1, 2024
- Village safety concerns regarding the design and construction of the bridge
Budget Workshop
The Village Council is holding a budget workshop to discuss the draft operational and capital budget for fiscal year 2024-2025. The Village Manager will present budget highlights and an overview. Public comments are invited before the council’s discussion.
- Presentation and discussion of the Draft Operational and Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025
Zoning Hearing
The Village Council will hold a zoning hearing to consider several land-use requests and ordinance amendments. Key items include a proposal for a primary school and the creation of a new residential subdivision.
- Request by Iglass Properties, LLC to establish a primary school at 9055 SW 158th Street
- Variance request for 9055 SW 158th Street to waive a 250-foot setback requirement
- Approval of 'Bravo Estates' tentative plat for five 1-acre residential lots at SW 152nd Street and SW 71st Avenue
- Proposed ordinance requiring home office users to maintain an annual Business Tax Receipt
- Proposed ordinance prohibiting rental amenities from being separate and distinct rentals
Regular Council
The Council will consider resolutions regarding the proposed maximum millage rate and dates for upcoming budget hearings. The agenda also includes a proposal to preserve mature trees at Coral Reef Park and approvals for several village contracts.
- Setting the proposed maximum millage rate and 2024-2025 budget hearing dates
- Resolution to halt removal of mature trees at Coral Reef Park parking lot
- Approval of disaster debris monitoring contracts with three providers
- Tree installation contract with TreeResources, LLC for $110,367.97
- Ordinance regarding Florida Retirement System membership for employees
Budget Workshop
The Village Council will review fiscal year 2024 budget estimates and their impact on the fiscal year 2025 budget planning and forecasting. The meeting includes a presentation from the Village Manager and departmental budget briefs.
- Review of FY 2024 budget estimates and impacts on FY 2025 planning
- Village Manager's presentation on budget forecasting
- Departmental budget briefs
Zoning Hearing
The Village Council will hold public hearings on two ordinances regarding development approval procedures and floor area ratio requirements. The agenda also includes a request from Baptist Health Enterprises for signage variances. A discussion of the draft signage code is also scheduled.
- Signage variance request for Baptist Health at 8750 SW 144th Street
- Ordinance RZ-24-001 regarding development approval and notice requirements
- Ordinance RZ-24-002 regarding floor area ratio (FAR) requirements
- Discussion of draft signage code (Section 30-90)
Regular Council
The Village Council will review ordinances regarding Florida Retirement System membership for employees and officials. The agenda also includes resolutions for infrastructure contracts and community initiatives.
- $616,730.00 contract with Coreland Construction Corp for SW 174th Street improvements
- Ordinances regarding Florida Retirement System (FRS) membership
- $54,606.00 contract to refurbish the Thalatta Estate parking lot
- $267,470.38 contract for paving and drainage improvements at five locations
- Co-designating East Indigo Street as 'Be Strong Way'
Zoning Hearing
The Palmetto Bay Village Council is holding a zoning hearing to decide on three public hearing items: a variance for a covered terrace and pool, an expansion of a childcare facility, and a sign variance for a Baptist Health emergency department. The council will also discuss 65% design plans for a multi-purpose recreational facility at Coral Reef Park. The meeting includes routine items like call to order, public comments, and approval of minutes.
- Variance V-24-001 for Roberto and Christina Arias at 7662 SW 144th Terrace to waive rear and side setbacks for an attached covered terrace and swimming pool (continued from April 15)
- Special use SU-24-001 for Bright Adventures Academy at 17917/17925 SW 97th Avenue to expand childcare facility to a maximum of 85 students
- Variance V-23-008 (Rev) for Baptist Health Enterprises at 8750 SW 144th Street to allow one monument sign and two directional signs for a free-standing emergency department (continued from April 15)
- Discussion of 65% design plans for the multi-purpose recreational facility at Coral Reef Park
Virtual Committee of the Whole Workshop
The Palmetto Bay Village Council is holding a virtual workshop to discuss a range of items, including amending medical marijuana regulations, a community garden and art park, a sidewalk on SW 84th Avenue, participating in a lawsuit over Form 6, e-bikes, purchasing auger machinery, the Florida Retirement System, a Holocaust memorial, and bike lanes. No final votes are expected; the meeting is for discussion only.
- Amending Section 30-60.32 on medical marijuana regulations
- Community garden and art park proposal
- Sidewalk on west side of SW 84th Avenue from 160th to 162nd Street, with crosswalk for Southwood Middle School students
- Authorizing participation in lawsuit challenging Form 6 requirement
- Purchase of auger machinery for Public Works
Regular Council
The Palmetto Bay Village Council is holding its regular meeting with several resolutions up for public comment, including a $500,000 contract for a Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) action plan and the purchase of four mobile license plate reader kits for the police department for $52,929.80. The council will also consider first-reading ordinances on the Pledge of Allegiance at advisory boards and joining the Florida Retirement System. The agenda includes proclamations, recognitions, and routine reports from village staff and committees.
- Resolution to contract Street Plans Collaborative, Inc. for SS4A action plan, up to $500,000
- Resolution to purchase 4 Vigilant Mobile LPR 2-Camera L5M kits with GPS and mounts for police, $52,929.80
- Ordinance (first reading) to allow elected officials to join Florida Retirement System
- Ordinance (first reading) requiring Pledge of Allegiance at village advisory committees and boards
- Resolution to co-designate East Hibiscus Street between Franjo Road and South Dixie Highway as 'Be Strong Way'
Zoning Hearing
The Palmetto Bay Village Council is holding a zoning hearing with two public hearing items. The first is a deferred request from Baptist Health Enterprises for sign variances at their off-campus emergency center, and the second is a variance request from Roberto and Christina Arias to build a covered terrace and pool within setbacks. The meeting also includes routine items like call to order, public comments, and approval of minutes.
- Baptist Health Enterprises variance V-23-008 (REV) for monument and directional signs at 8750 SW 144th Street, deferred from Feb 24, 2024
- Roberto and Christina Arias variance V-24-001 for attached covered terrace and swimming pool within rear and side setbacks at 7662 SW 144th Terrace
- Public comments limited to 3 minutes per speaker
- Meeting held at Village Hall Municipal Center, 9705 East Hibiscus Street
Regular Council
The Palmetto Bay Village Council is holding its regular meeting on April 1, 2024, with proclamations, reports, and a series of resolutions for public comment. The most consequential items are seven resolutions authorizing spending and contracts, including a $5,000 American flag program, a $47,560.19 mower purchase, a $26,850 canal maintenance contract, and a $40,910 boat ramp design contract. The council will also hear reports from the fire department, police, auditor, and village attorney.
- Resolution authorizing up to $5,000 for American flags and poles for residents and businesses by July 4, 2024
- Resolution to complete construction of Park Drive at Palmetto Bay Park
- Resolution authorizing $47,560.19 for a Toro Groundsmaster 3500-D mower from WescoTurf
- Resolution approving $26,850 canal maintenance contract with Aquatic Control Group, Inc.
- Resolution authorizing $40,910 design contract with Stantec for boat ramp improvements at Coral Reef Park
Emergency Special Council Meeting
The Palmetto Bay Village Council is holding an emergency special meeting with one substantive item: discussion and possible action on converting a vacant 101,059-square-foot parcel (folio 33-5023-009-0120, south of SW 140th Street) into a village pocket park. The agenda also includes routine items such as call to order, public comments, and adjournment.
- Discussion and possible action on vacant land (folio 33-5023-009-0120) for use as a village pocket park
- Parcel is approximately 101,059 square feet, located south of SW 140th Street
- Public comments limited to 3 minutes per speaker
Virtual Committee of the Whole Workshop
The Palmetto Bay Village Council is holding a virtual workshop to discuss several items, including amending medical marijuana regulations, e-bikes, a possible sidewalk on SW 84th Avenue, joining a lawsuit over Form 6, a community garden and art park, and purchasing auger machinery. These are discussion items, not final decisions.
- Amending Section 30-60.32 on medical marijuana regulations
- Electric bicycles (e-bikes) discussion sponsored by Mayor Cunningham
- Sidewalk on west side of SW 84th Avenue from 160th to 162nd Street, with possible extension to 165th Terrace, for Southwood Middle School safety
- Authorizing participation in a lawsuit challenging the Form 6 requirement
- Purchase of auger machinery for Public Works to plant posts, signs, and trees
Special Council Meeting
The Palmetto Bay Village Council is holding a special meeting with one substantive action item: a resolution to approve the final plat for the Jakarel Subdivision, located north of SW 160 Street and SW 164 Street, east of South Dixie Highway, and west of SW 92 Avenue. The resolution would dedicate land for necessary easements. The meeting also includes public comments, council comments, and a scheduled next regular meeting on April 1, 2024.
- Final plat approval for Jakarel Subdivision, creating the subdivision and dedicating easements
- Public comments limited to 3 minutes per speaker
- Next regular council meeting set for Monday, April 1, 2024
- Meeting held at American Legion Post #133, 16401 SW 97th Avenue
Regular Council
The Palmetto Bay Village Council is meeting to handle routine business, including proclamations, reports from the village manager, attorney, and clerk, and several resolutions. The most consequential item is a resolution to approve a $50,000 contract with C.A.P. Government, Inc. for plans review and inspection services for a multi-purpose recreational facility at Coral Reef Park. The council will also consider resolutions on a permanent flagpole at Coral Reef Park, support for the 2024 Seafood Festival, a position on bus rapid transit traffic signals, and a possible 'A Taste of the Village' fundraising event.
- Resolution authorizing $50,000 purchase order to C.A.P. Government, Inc. for plans review and inspection services at Coral Reef Park multi-purpose recreational facility
- Resolution to place a permanent flagpole visible to baseball fields at Coral Reef Park
- Resolution supporting Deering Estate Foundation's 2024 Seafood Festival
- Resolution opposing partial bus rapid transit (BRT) traffic signal preemption and urging 24/7 true preemption
- Resolution to study feasibility of 'A Taste of the Village' event to raise funds for Palmetto Bay Foundation
Zoning Hearing
The Palmetto Bay Village Council is holding a zoning hearing to decide on several items: an ordinance amending the zoning code regarding application expiration and administrative approvals, two signage variance requests from Baptist Health Enterprises for a property at 8750 SW 144th Street, and approval of a final plat for the 'Shores at Palmetto Bay' subdivision. The meeting also includes public comments, approval of prior minutes, and a major projects update.
- Ordinance RZ-23-007 amending Chapter 30, Sections 30-10.3 and 30-30.3 on application expiration and administrative approvals (sponsored by Mayor Cunningham, passed first reading Sept 19, 2023)
- Baptist Health signage variance V-23-008 for six wall signs (up to 82 sq ft), two monument signs, and three directional signs exceeding R-5 district limits (deferred from Dec 18, 2023)
- Revised Baptist Health signage variance V-23-008 (REV) for three wall signs, one monument sign, and two directional signs exceeding limits
- Final plat PL-24-001 for 'Shores at Palmetto Bay' at SW 178th Street & SW 97th Avenue (Downtown Zoning District - Main Street Sector)
- Public comments limited to 3 minutes; no signs or placards allowed in meeting
Regular Council
The Palmetto Bay Village Council is holding its regular meeting with several resolutions for public comment, including a $148,175 contract for owner representative services for a multi-purpose recreational facility at Coral Reef Park and a $110,000 contract for traffic calming devices. The council will also consider a first reading of an ordinance to establish a Budget and Finance Advisory Committee, and recognize teachers and community members. Other items include a $15,000 scholarship agreement with Florida International University and a $14,000 land purchase for a pocket park.
- Resolution to approve $148,175 for Kimley-Horn & Associates for Coral Reef Park facility (RFP 2023-12-006)
- Resolution to approve $110,000 for V & G Construction Solutions for traffic calming devices (ITB 2023-11-002)
- Ordinance first reading to create Budget and Finance Advisory Committee
- Resolution to provide up to $15,000 for FIU first-generation college scholarships
- Resolution to purchase land for a pocket park for $14,000