Cutler Bay public meetings in 2021

Town Council Zoning Workshop - With Virtual

The Town Council held a zoning workshop to review three proposed developments: a modification of conditional use approval and site plan for Mater Academy, a site plan approval for Raising Cane's Restaurants LLC, and a site plan review for George Huddleston of Catalyst Design Group. The meeting included a public review session and a council review session, with each applicant given five minutes to present. No final decisions were made; the workshop was for discussion and comment.

• Modification of Conditional Use Approval and Site Plan Review - Mater Academy
• Site Plan Approval - Raising Cane's Restaurants LLC
• Site Plan Review - George Huddleston, Catalyst Design Group
• Public review session from 6:00 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.
• Council review session began at 6:45 p.m.

The Town Council held a zoning workshop to review three applications: Mater Academy's request to expand enrollment to 3,000 and add parking and buildings; Raising Cane's site plan for a drive-thru restaurant with four variances; and a proposed 10,860 sq ft free-standing emergency room. No formal decisions were made; the workshop was for public and council review only. The meeting adjourned at 7:27 p.m.

• No formal votes or approvals were recorded during the workshop.
• Mater Academy application reviewed for conditional use modification and site plan; no action taken.
• Raising Cane's site plan and four variances reviewed; no action taken.
• Emergency room site plan reviewed, contingent on resolving AutoZone building code issues; no action taken.
• Discussion held on when projects would be brought forward as agenda items; no timeline set.

Town Council Meeting - With Virtual

The Cutler Bay Town Council will consider a resolution calling for a referendum on issuing up to $37 million in general obligation bonds to develop a park, community center, and municipal buildings on a 16-acre town-owned property at Old Cutler Road and S.W. 212 Street. The consent agenda includes adoption of flood mitigation plans, transportation master plan updates, and several purchase orders for drainage and street design services. A public hearing will consider a wall sign variance for Ross Stores at 18437 S. Dixie Highway.

• Resolution calling referendum on $37M general obligation bonds for park, community center, municipal buildings on Old Cutler Road and S.W. 212 Street
• Adoption of revised Flood Mitigation Plan, Program for Public Information, and Repetitive Loss Area Analysis
• Purchase orders to Kimley-Horn, SRS Engineering, and Stantec for drainage water quality improvement design services
• Adoption of 2021 Transportation Master Plan Update and acceptance of FDOT grant for transit expansion
• Public hearing on Ross Stores wall sign variance at 18437 S. Dixie Highway

The Town Council approved a resolution calling for a referendum on issuing up to $37 million in general obligation bonds to develop a park, community center, and municipal buildings on a 16-acre town-owned property. The council also approved a consent agenda including flood mitigation plans, transportation master plan updates, and multiple design service purchase orders. A wall sign variance request for Ross Stores was deferred to January 19, 2022.

• Approved resolution calling for $37M bond referendum for park/community center (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including flood mitigation plan, transportation master plan, and design contracts (5-0)
• Deferred Ross Stores wall sign variance to January 19, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved CARE Zone brownfield agreement amendment with Publix and Miami-Dade County (5-0)
• Approved FY 2020-21 budget amendments (5-0)
• Approved FY 2021-22 budget amendments including ARPA funds (5-0)
• Approved $5,000 Cutler Bay Community Fund grant for local nonprofits (5-0)
• Accepted FDOT transit expansion grant and Byrne JAG grant for police equipment (5-0)

Town Council Workshop - Virtual

The Town Council is holding a workshop to receive a presentation from consultant Wood on an update to the Floodplain Mitigation Plan, including a Repetitive Loss Area Analysis and a Program for Public Information. No formal decisions are scheduled; the agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Update to Floodplain Mitigation Plan presentation by Town Consultant Wood
• Repetitive Loss Area Analysis (RLAA) discussion
• Program for Public Information (PPI) discussion

The Town Council workshop was informational only; no formal votes or decisions were taken. The council received an update on the Floodplain Mitigation Plan from consultant David Stroud of Wood, including details on the town's Class 4 Community Rating System and FEMA's Risk Rating 2.0. Town Manager Rafael Casals also presented a list of $11 million in projects eligible for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding. The meeting adjourned at 6:57 p.m.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during the workshop
• Received update on Floodplain Mitigation Plan from consultant David Stroud
• Discussed $11 million in ARPA-eligible projects

Town Council Meeting - With Virtual

The Cutler Bay Town Council is meeting to consider several ordinances and resolutions, including first reading of artificial turf restrictions, second readings on 2022 election dates, AED requirements, and dumpster enclosure regulations. They will also vote on consent agenda items such as a road resurfacing purchase order and a parks maintenance contract amendment.

• First reading of ordinance to restrict artificial turf and amend landscaping rules
• Second reading of ordinance establishing 2022 candidate qualifying period and runoff date
• Second reading of ordinance requiring automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in businesses
• Resolution authorizing purchase order to H&R Paving for Phase VII roadway resurfacing
• Resolution approving $20,725 annual amendment to Brightview parks maintenance agreement

The Cutler Bay Town Council approved the consent agenda (5-0), which included resolutions on road resurfacing, parks maintenance, and school district support. Three ordinances passed on second reading (5-0 each): establishing the 2022 election qualifying period and runoff date, requiring automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in indoor recreational facilities, and amending solid waste storage regulations. An ordinance on artificial turf restrictions was withdrawn by Vice Mayor Callahan for further research.

• Approved consent agenda (5-0) including road resurfacing PO to H&R Paving, parks maintenance amendment with Brightview ($20,725 annually), and school district legislative program support
• Approved ordinance establishing 2022 candidate qualifying period and runoff date (5-0)
• Approved ordinance requiring automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in indoor recreational facilities (5-0)
• Approved ordinance amending solid waste and recyclable storage regulations (5-0)
• Withdrew artificial turf restrictions ordinance for further research (no vote)

Town Council Workshop - With Virtual

The Cutler Bay Town Council is holding a workshop to receive a presentation and full report from The Corradino Group on an update to the Town's Transportation Master Plan. The meeting is primarily informational, with time set aside for council questions and discussion. No formal votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Update to Town's Transportation Master Plan presented by The Corradino Group
• Presentation and full report on the Transportation Master Plan attached to agenda

The Town Council held a workshop to receive a presentation from The Corradino Group on updating the Town's Transportation Master Plan. Discussion covered mobility, land use, traffic grid, bicycling and walking, ALF safety audits, road level of service, telecommuting, a proposed rapid transitway, roadway capacity projects, and resiliency initiatives. No formal decisions or votes were taken; the meeting was informational only.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during workshop

Town Council Workshop - With Virtual

The Town Council is holding a workshop to discuss and set its 2022 state legislative priorities, including five specific funding requests. The meeting is primarily a discussion session, with no formal votes scheduled. The agenda includes a call to order, the priority discussion, and adjournment.

• Canal Bank Erosion Protection Project funding request
• Cutler Bay Buffer Land Restoration funding request
• US-1 Corridor Economic Development Plan funding request
• Cutler Bay Active Adults Services funding request
• Marlin Road Improvement Planning Project funding request

The Town Council workshop focused on discussing the 2022 State Legislative Priorities, including funding requests for several local projects. No formal decisions or votes were taken; the session was informational and procedural.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during the workshop

Local Planning Agency - With Virtual

The Local Planning Agency held a brief meeting with no public comments. It voted unanimously to move two ordinances to the Regular Town Council meeting: one establishing artificial turf restrictions and amending landscaping rules, and another amending solid waste and recyclable storage regulations. No other business was conducted.

• Moved artificial turf restrictions ordinance to Town Council (5-0)
• Moved solid waste and recyclable screenings ordinance to Town Council (5-0)

Town Council Meeting - With Virtual

The Cutler Bay Town Council is holding its second budget hearing to consider adopting the final millage rate and the final operating and capital outlay budget for fiscal year 2021-2022 (October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022). The agenda includes resolutions for both items, with supporting documents from the Town Manager. The meeting also includes routine items such as public comments, reports, and consent agenda items.

• Resolution adopting final millage rate for FY21-22
• Resolution adopting final operating and capital outlay budget for FY21-22
• Public comments accepted in advance and during the meeting
• Quasi-judicial hearings scheduled to begin by 8:00 PM
• Town Manager, Attorney, and Clerk reports

The Town Council unanimously approved the final millage rate of 2.8332 mills for FY 2021-22, which is 14.88% greater than the rolled-back rate, and adopted the final operating and capital outlay budget totaling $58,162,686.00. Both resolutions passed 5-0. The council also reached consensus to add $10,000 to the budget in support of the Economic Development Council (EDC) of South Miami-Dade, following a public comment from its executive director. Mayor Meerbott noted the budget was passed without deficit spending for the first time in over ten years.

• Approved Resolution 11a: Final Millage Rate of 2.8332 mills for FY 2021-22 (5-0).
• Approved Resolution 11b: Final Operating and Capital Outlay Budget of $58,162,686.00 for FY 2021-22 (5-0).
• Reached consensus to add $10,000.00 to the budget in support of the Economic Development Council (EDC) of South Miami-Dade.

Town Council Meeting - With Virtual

The Town Council will consider accepting a $21,896,320.00 allocation of federal coronavirus recovery funds under the American Rescue Plan Act, along with related professional service agreement addenda. The consent agenda also includes approving a memorandum of understanding for opioid settlement funds, a grant for the Saga Bay drainage project, and a purchase order for sidewalk improvements. Several ordinances will have first readings, including one establishing the 2022 candidate qualifying period and another on automated external defibrillators. The meeting includes public comments and reports from the mayor, council members, and town manager.

• Accepting $21,896,320.00 in ARPA funds via interlocal agreement with Florida Division of Emergency Management
• Approving Florida Memorandum of Understanding for allocation of opioid settlement funds
• Accepting FDEP grant for Saga Bay 1.5 Drainage Improvement Project
• Authorizing purchase order to H & R Paving, Inc. for town-wide sidewalk replacement
• First reading of ordinance establishing 2022 candidate qualifying period and runoff date

The Cutler Bay Town Council approved a consent agenda including acceptance of $21,896,320 in federal ARPA funds, a FDEP grant for the Saga Bay drainage project, and a purchase order for sidewalk improvements. The council also passed first readings of ordinances establishing the 2022 election qualifying period, requiring automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in businesses, and amending solid waste storage rules. An interlocal agreement with Miami-Dade County for on-demand transportation services was approved.

• Approved $21,896,320 ARPA fund allocation (5-0)
• Approved FDEP grant for Saga Bay drainage project (5-0)
• Authorized purchase order to H&R Paving for sidewalk improvements (5-0)
• Approved first reading of 2022 election qualifying period ordinance (5-0)
• Approved first reading of AED requirements ordinance (5-0)
• Approved first reading of solid waste storage ordinance (5-0)
• Approved on-demand transportation interlocal agreement with Miami-Dade County (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and appointments (5-0)

Town Council Meeting - With Virtual

The Town Council is holding the first public hearing on the proposed millage rate and tentative budget for fiscal year 2021-22. The agenda includes resolutions to adopt the proposed millage rate and the tentative operating and capital outlay budget, with supporting documents attached. Public comments are accepted in advance and during the meeting.

• Resolution adopting proposed millage rate for FY21-22
• Resolution adopting tentative operating and capital outlay budget for FY21-22
• Public hearing on budget items scheduled after 8:00 PM
• Public comments accepted via email, phone, or virtual meeting

The Town Council unanimously approved a proposed millage rate of 2.8332 mils per $1,000 of assessed property value for FY 2021-22, which is 14.88% above the rolled-back rate, and adopted a tentative budget of $58,162,686.00. Both resolutions passed 5-0. The council also allowed two members to participate virtually. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved proposed millage rate of 2.8332 mils for FY21-22 (5-0)
• Adopted tentative FY21-22 budget of $58,162,686 (5-0)
• Allowed Council Members Lord and Duncan to participate virtually (3-0)

Town Council Workshop - Virtual

The Cutler Bay Town Council is holding a virtual workshop to discuss the proposed FY 2021-22 budget. The agenda includes a manager's memo, an executive summary, and fund summaries and department expenditures. This is a discussion item, with no votes scheduled.

• Proposed Budget FY 2021-22 discussion
• Manager Memo- Fiscal Year 2021-22 Third Budget Workshop
• Manager Memo-Attach A-Proposed Budget FY 2021-22 Executive Summary
• Manager Memo-Attach B-Fund Summaries and Department Expenditures

The Town Council held a workshop to review the proposed FY 2021-22 budget, which includes a surplus for the first time since 2007-08 and a proposed millage rate of 2.8332. Staff detailed revenue and expenditure changes, including adding back a federal lobbyist cost and a net savings on the transparency portal. The Council also discussed the $21.9 million in American Rescue Plan funds and the TRIM notices sent to residents. No formal decisions were made; the first and second budget hearings are scheduled for September 13 and 27, 2021.

• Reviewed the proposed FY 2021-22 budget, which includes a surplus and a proposed millage rate of 2.8332.
• Discussed changes to the budget since the July 29, 2021 workshop, including adding back a federal lobbyist cost.
• Noted the $21.9 million in American Rescue Plan funds and eligible uses for stormwater, resiliency, green projects, and technology.
• Scheduled the First Budget Hearing for September 13, 2021, and the Second Budget Hearing for September 27, 2021.

Town Council Workshop - Virtual

The Town Council is holding a budget workshop to discuss the proposed FY 2021-22 budget, including the executive summary and fund summaries. This is a discussion item, not a final vote. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.

• Proposed FY 2021-22 budget discussion
• Manager memo on second budget workshop
• Executive summary of proposed budget
• Fund summaries and department expenditures

The Town Council held a workshop to review the proposed FY 2021-22 budget, which includes a surplus for the first time since 2007, based on a proposed millage rate of 2.833. No formal votes were taken; the discussion covered new items like a weekend/night code enforcement officer, a part-time building official, and departmental budgets. The meeting was informational only, with no decisions made.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during the workshop

Town Council Meeting - With Virtual

The Cutler Bay Town Council will hold a regular meeting on July 21, 2021, covering consent agenda items, public comments, and second readings of ordinances. Key actions include setting the proposed millage rate and budget hearing dates, approving several interlocal agreements and grants, and finalizing ordinances on property surveys and building permit placards.

• Resolution to determine proposed millage rate and set FY 2021-22 budget hearing dates
• Award of $5,000 in Cutler Bay Community Fund grants to local nonprofits
• Approval of interlocal agreements with Miami-Dade County for civil citation enforcement and circulator service
• Award of ITB No. 21-01 for Saga Bay 1.7 Drainage Improvements Project to Maggolc, Inc.
• Second reading of ordinances requiring property boundary/topographic surveys and building permit placard posting

The Town Council approved a resolution setting the proposed millage rate ceiling at 2.8832 and scheduling the first and second public budget hearings for September 13 and September 27, 2021, both at 6 p.m. The second hearing will be combined with the regular Town Council meeting. The council also approved all consent agenda items, including a $5,000 community fund grant, and passed four ordinances on second reading, including new survey and building permit posting requirements.

• Approved resolution setting proposed millage rate ceiling at 2.8832 and budget hearing dates (Sept. 13 and 27, 2021, at 6 p.m.)
• Approved consent agenda including acceptance of 2021 Neat Street Tree Grant Agreement
• Approved $5,000 Cutler Bay Community Fund grant for local nonprofits
• Approved authorization for 2022 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant application
• Approved interlocal agreement with Miami-Dade County for civil citation enforcement
• Awarded ITB No. 21-01 to Maggolc, Inc. for Saga Bay drainage improvements
• Approved ordinance requiring property boundary and topographic surveys during permitting
• Approved ordinance requiring posting of building permit placards

Special Town Council Meeting - With Virtual

The Town Council will hold a budget visioning discussion for Fiscal Year 2021-22. The body is also considering a resolution to appoint a Town Clerk and authorize the Mayor to negotiate employment terms.

• Fiscal Year 2021-22 Budget Visioning Discussion
• Resolution to appoint Town Clerk and execute a conditional offer letter

The Town Council voted 5-0 to appoint Mauricio Melinu as Town Clerk. The Council also reached consensus to allow the Mayor to negotiate Melinu's employment terms and to rank finalists for the selection process. Additionally, the Council agreed to match up to $5,000 in fundraising for Surfside relief from the Town's Community Fund.

• Appointed Mauricio Melinu as Town Clerk (5-0 vote).
• Authorized the Mayor to negotiate the Town Clerk's terms and conditions of employment.
• Agreed to rank finalists for the Town Clerk position and have the Town Attorney tabulate results.
• Reached consensus to match up to $5,000 in fundraising for Surfside relief from the Town's Community Fund.

Town Council Workshop - Virtual

The Town Council is holding a workshop to conduct individual virtual interviews with short-listed candidates for the Town Clerk position.

• Interviews for Town Clerk candidates: Pamela Latimore, Mauricio Melinu, and Elora Riera

The Town Council held a workshop to interview three short-listed candidates for the Town Clerk position: Pamela Latimore, Mauricio Melinu, and Elora Riera. No decision was made during the workshop; a special meeting was scheduled for June 30, 2021, to vote on a finalist.

• Interviewed town clerk candidates Pamela Latimore, Mauricio Melinu, and Elora Riera
• Scheduled special meeting for June 30, 2021, to vote on town clerk finalist

Local Planning Agency - With Virtual

The Local Planning Agency is holding a meeting to conduct first readings of two ordinances. Both items require public hearings and involve amendments to the town's Land Development Regulations.

• First reading of an ordinance amending Section 3-11 regarding nonconforming development for service stations
• First reading of an ordinance amending Section 3-74 (Green Building Program Designation), Section 3-144 (Minimum Parking Ratios), and Section 3-145 (Shared Parking)

The Local Planning Agency held a public hearing and voted 5-0 to move two ordinance amendments to the Regular Town Council meeting. One amendment updates nonconforming development rules for service stations; the other modifies green building program designation, minimum parking ratios, and shared parking regulations. No public comments were made, and no other business was conducted.

• Approved moving Ordinance-1st Reading-NC Amendment-Service Stations to the Regular Town Council meeting (5-0)
• Approved moving Ordinance-1st Reading-Amending Chapter 3 LDR-TC Green Development to the Regular Town Council meeting (5-0)

Town Council Meeting - With Virtual

The Town Council is meeting to discuss land development, including a final plat approval for Shoppes at Cutler Bay and a rezoning of 8.45 acres on Old Cutler Road to conservation. The body will also consider updates to the Capital Improvements Element and new building permit requirements.

• Final plat approval for Shoppes at Cutler Bay (12.46 acres) east of Old Cutler Road
• Rezoning of 8.45 acres at 18551 Old Cutler Road from single-family residential to conservation
• Contract with Yiftee, Inc. for community gift card services via bid waiver
• Renewal of internship agreement with Miami-Dade County Public Schools
• Proposed ordinances for building permit posting and property survey requirements

The Cutler Bay Town Council approved the final plat for the Shoppes at Cutler Bay, a 12.46-acre project east of Old Cutler Road between SW 208th and 212th Streets. The council also passed first readings of ordinances requiring property surveys and building permit placards, and approved second readings for a capital improvements update and rezoning of a town-owned parcel to conservation. A resolution to amend the agenda format for public comments was withdrawn.

• Approved final plat for Shoppes at Cutler Bay (PLAN-03-21-0013), 5-0
• Approved first reading of ordinance requiring property boundary and topographic surveys during permitting, 5-0
• Approved first reading of ordinance requiring posting of placards outlining permitted work, 5-0
• Approved first reading of ordinance amending nonconforming development rules for service stations, 5-0
• Approved first reading of ordinance amending green building, parking ratio, and shared parking regulations, 5-0
• Approved second reading of Capital Improvements Element 2020 Annual Update, 5-0
• Approved second reading of Future Land Use Map amendment for 8.45 acres at 18551 Old Cutler Road to Conservation, 5-0
• Approved second reading of property re-zoning for same parcel to Conservation, 5-0

Town Council Workshop - Virtual

The Cutler Bay Town Council is holding a workshop meeting with a single substantive item: discussion of shortlisting candidates for the Town Clerk position. The rest of the agenda is procedural (call to order, roll call, pledge, council comments, adjournment). No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion regarding the short listing of candidates for the Town Clerk position

The Town Council discussed the Town Clerk hiring process and reached consensus on selecting Pamela Latimore, Mauricio Melinu, and Elora Riera as finalists for interviews. Interviews are scheduled for June 23, 2021, via Zoom at 6:00 p.m. The meeting was procedural, with no other substantive decisions made.

• Selected Pamela Latimore, Mauricio Melinu, and Elora Riera as finalists for Town Clerk interviews (consensus)
• Scheduled finalist interviews for June 23, 2021, via Zoom at 6:00 p.m. (consensus)

Local Planning Agency - With Virtual

The Local Planning Agency is holding first readings of two ordinances that would change the land use and zoning designation of a town-owned 8.45-acre parcel at 18551 Old Cutler Road from low density/conservation and single-family residential to conservation. The meeting also includes call to order, minutes, and adjournment.

• First reading: Future Land Use Map amendment for 8.45 acres at 18551 Old Cutler Road (folio 36-6003-001-0013) from Low Density-Conservation to Conservation
• First reading: Rezoning of same parcel from Single-Family Residential to Conservation
• Both ordinances sponsored by Council Member Roger Coriat

The Local Planning Agency voted unanimously to forward two ordinances to the regular Town Council meeting. Both items concern a town-owned 8.45-acre parcel at 18551 Old Cutler Road: a Future Land Use Map amendment from Low Density-Conservation to Conservation, and a zoning change from Single-Family Residential to Conservation. No other business was conducted.

• Moved FLUM amendment for 18551 Old Cutler Road to Town Council (5-0)
• Moved rezoning for 18551 Old Cutler Road to Town Council (5-0)

Town Council Meeting - With Virtual

The Cutler Bay Town Council is meeting to consider several land-use items, including first readings of ordinances to amend the Future Land Use Map and rezone a town-owned 8.45-acre parcel at 18551 Old Cutler Road from low-density residential to conservation. The council will also hold a second reading on changes to advisory board rules, and vote on resolutions to waive bidding and issue a purchase order for environmental consulting and assessment services on town-owned brownfield properties. The agenda includes routine items such as minutes approval, committee appointments, and reports.

• First reading: FLUM amendment for 8.45 acres at 18551 Old Cutler Road (Folio 36-6003-001-0013) from Low Density-Conservation to Conservation
• First reading: Rezoning of same parcel from Single-Family Residential to Conservation
• Resolution: Approve agreement with Goldstein Environmental Law Firm for consulting on brownfield properties (Folios 36-6009-006-0011 and 36-6009-005-0015), waiving competitive bidding
• Resolution: Authorize purchase order to Kimley-Horn for environmental site assessment of the same brownfield properties
• Second reading: Ordinance amending Article VI of Town Code regarding advisory boards

The Town Council unanimously approved first readings of ordinances to amend the Future Land Use Map and zoning for a town-owned 8.45-acre parcel at 18551 Old Cutler Road from low-density residential to conservation, allowing educational use. The council also approved a second reading amending advisory board rules, a consent agenda including minutes and committee appointments, and resolutions waiving bidding for environmental consulting and authorizing a site assessment. No public comments were made during the meeting.

• Approved first reading of FLUM amendment for 8.45-acre parcel at 18551 Old Cutler Road to conservation (5-0)
• Approved first reading of rezoning of same parcel from single-family residential to conservation (5-0)
• Approved second reading of ordinance amending Article VI on advisory boards (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including April 21, 2021 minutes and committee appointments (5-0)
• Approved resolution waiving competitive bidding for Goldstein Environmental Law Firm services (5-0)
• Approved resolution authorizing purchase order to Kimley-Horn for environmental site assessment (5-0)

Town Council Meeting - With Virtual

The Cutler Bay Town Council will consider consent agenda items including awarding $5,000 in community fund grants, authorizing an invitation to bid for the Whispering Pines Park improvements project, accepting a Florida Department of Law Enforcement grant, and ratifying a Title VI policy. The council will also hold a first reading of an ordinance amending advisory board provisions and consider adopting advisory board rules of procedure.

• Award $5,000 in Cutler Bay Community Fund grants to local nonprofits
• Authorize ITB for Whispering Pines Park pervious turf block and storm drain improvements
• Accept FDLE Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Fund grant award
• Ratify Federal Title VI Nondiscrimination Policy and Plan
• First reading of ordinance amending Article VI on advisory boards

The Town Council approved the consent agenda, which included $5,000 in community fund grants, an ITB for Whispering Pines Park improvements, acceptance of an FDLE grant, and a resolution urging the Florida Legislature to protect home rule. The Council also approved an amendment to the Town Attorney retainer agreement to allow higher hourly rates when third parties reimburse fees, and adopted advisory board rules of procedure. An ordinance amending advisory board provisions was approved on first reading as amended.

• Approved consent agenda including $5,000 community fund grants (5-0)
• Authorized ITB for Whispering Pines Park pervious turf block and storm drain improvements (5-0)
• Accepted FDLE Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Fund grant award (5-0)
• Ratified Title VI Nondiscrimination Policy and Plan (5-0)
• Approved resolution urging Florida Legislature to oppose erosion of home rule authority (5-0)
• Approved amendment to Town Attorney retainer agreement for higher hourly rate when third parties reimburse fees (5-0)
• Adopted Advisory Board Rules of Procedure (5-0)
• Approved first reading of ordinance amending Article VI on advisory boards, as amended (5-0)

Town Council Meeting - With Virtual

The Town Council is meeting to discuss infrastructure improvements and administrative appointments. Key items include design services for SW 82 Avenue and drainage work at Saga Bay.

• Purchase order for SRS Engineering, Inc. for SW 82 Avenue roadway improvements and traffic circle design
• Invitation to bid for Saga Bay drainage sub-basin section 1.7 water quality improvement project
• Soil remediation services by P.E.A.R. Inc. for property at 18551 Old Cutler Road
• Appointment of Mauricio Melinu as Interim Town Clerk
• Resolution urging Miami-Dade County Public School Board to implement an anti-vaping program

The Town Council unanimously approved a resolution urging the Miami-Dade County Public School Board to implement a public education campaign on vaping dangers and study a vaping device buyback program. The council also approved appointments to the Environmental Task Force, authorized soil remediation services for a property on Old Cutler Road, and appointed Mauricio Melinu as Interim Town Clerk.

• Approved the Consent Agenda, including minutes from five prior meetings, a Youth Council Committee appointment, design services for SW 82 Avenue, and an ITB for Saga Bay drainage improvements.
• Approved a resolution urging MDCPS to implement an anti-vaping education campaign and study a buyback program.
• Approved appointments to the Environmental Task Force.
• Authorized P.E.A.R. Inc. to conduct soil remediation at 18551 Old Cutler Road, waiving competitive bidding.
• Appointed Mauricio Melinu as Interim Town Clerk.

Special Town Council Meeting - With Virtual

The Town Council will discuss the recruitment process and job description for the Town Clerk. The body is also considering a resolution to support the construction of a bridge on S.W. 87 Avenue.

• Resolution supporting the SW 87 Ave Bridge Connectivity Project
• Discussion of updated Town Clerk job description and 2021 recruitment timeline

The Cutler Bay Town Council held a special meeting with no public comments and no consent agenda items. The only substantive action was a resolution supporting the proposed construction of a bridge on SW 87 Avenue, urging the Miami-Dade County Transportation Planning Organization Governing Board to support it. The resolution passed unanimously (5-0). The council also discussed the Town Clerk recruitment process and agreed to proceed without a professional firm.

• Approved resolution supporting SW 87 Ave bridge construction (5-0)
• Consensus to not hire professional firm for Town Clerk recruitment
• Consensus to target professional organizations for Town Clerk recruitment
• Consensus to move forward with proposed recruitment timeline

Town Council Meeting - With Virtual

The Town Council will discuss several committee appointments and the creation of an Environmental Task Force. The body is also deciding on a grant for parenting workshops and a water and sewer easement agreement with Publix Super Markets.

• Water and sewer easement agreement with Publix Super Markets for property east of Old Cutler Road
• $2,475.00 grant from the Cutler Bay Community Fund to Be Strong International, Inc.
• Resolution supporting House Bill 157 regarding CPR-AED training in high schools
• Creation of an Environmental Task Force
• Appointments for CFAL, EAC, FMPAC, YCC, and PRAC committees

The Town Council unanimously approved a resolution creating an Environmental Task Force, with Council Member Roger Coriat sponsoring the item. The council also approved the balance of the consent agenda, which included appointments to advisory committees, a resolution supporting CPR training in high schools, a $2,475 grant to Be Strong International, and a water/sewer easement agreement with Publix Super Markets. Town Clerk Debra Eastman announced her resignation effective April 8, 2021.

• Created Environmental Task Force (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda balance (5-0)
• Appointed members to CFAL, EAC, FMPAC, YCC, PRAC committees (5-0)
• Supported Florida House Bill 157 for CPR-AED training in high schools (5-0)
• Awarded $2,475 grant to Be Strong International (5-0)
• Approved water/sewer easement agreement with Publix Super Markets (5-0)

Town Council Workshop

The Town Council will discuss its 2021 state legislative priorities, including legislative principles and bills to watch. The workshop also covers proposed funding requests for various town projects.

• Saga Bay 1.5 Community Drainage Project funding request
• Cutler Bay Buffer Land Acquisition funding request
• Cutler Bay Conservation and Resilience Plan funding request
• Canal Bank Erosion Protection funding request
• US1 Corridor Economic Development Plan funding request

Town Council Workshop

This agenda for the January 27, 2021 Town Council Workshop is only procedural boilerplate. It contains no listed agenda items, decisions, discussions, or attachments, and appears to be an empty or placeholder agenda.

Town Council Workshop - Virtual

The Cutler Bay Town Council is holding a workshop to discuss and set its 2021 state legislative priorities, including a list of proposed funding requests for local projects. The agenda includes reviewing legislative principles, filed bills, a lobbyist-recommended bill watch list, and six specific funding requests. No formal votes are scheduled; this is a discussion item.

• 2021 State Legislative Priorities discussion
• Funding Request-2021-01: Saga Bay 1.5 Community Drainage Project
• Funding Request-2021-02: Cutler Bay Buffer Land Acquisition
• Funding Request-2021-03: Cutler Bay Conservation and Resilience Plan
• Funding Request-2020-04: Canal Bank Erosion Protection

Town Council

The Town Council will review an ordinance regarding the creation of a "Public Nuisances" chapter for nuisance abatement and fines. The agenda also includes selecting vendors for tree planting and maintenance programs and approving engineering purchase orders. Additionally, the council will certify the results of the 2020 general and runoff elections.

• Second reading of an ordinance creating Chapter 9, "Public Nuisances," to authorize nuisance abatement and penalties.
• Selection of VisualScape, Inc. for the Tree Planting Program (RFP No. 20-04).
• Selection of SFM Services, Inc. for tree trimming maintenance services (RFP No. 20-05).
• Authorization of a purchase order to Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. for Cutler Ridge Section 3 resurfacing and drainage improvements.
• Certification of the November 3, 2020, general election and December 1, 2020, runoff election results.

Town Council

The agenda for the January 20, 2021 Cutler Bay Town Council meeting contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion.

Town Council Meeting - With Virtual

The Cutler Bay Town Council is meeting to consider a mix of routine approvals and policy resolutions. The most consequential item is the second reading of an ordinance creating Chapter 9 on public nuisances, which would authorize a special magistrate to impose fines. The council will also vote on several consent agenda items, including contracts for tree services and design work, and resolutions on issues like the Biscayne Bay Task Force report and urging the Bahamas to revoke oil drilling licenses.

• Second reading of ordinance creating Chapter 9 (Public Nuisances Abatement), authorizing special magistrate to impose fines
• Resolution supporting the Biscayne Bay Task Force Report and recommendations
• Resolution urging the Bahamian government to revoke offshore oil drilling licenses
• Resolution urging Florida Legislature to expand PACE financing to include septic-to-sewer conversions
• Consent agenda: award RFP 20-04 tree planting to VisualScape, Inc.; RFP 20-05 tree trimming to SFM Services; purchase orders to Stantec and SRS Engineering; amendments to VisualScape ($5,800/yr) and Brightview ($9,625/yr) contracts

The Cutler Bay Town Council approved a new ordinance creating Chapter 9 for public nuisance abatement, allowing a special magistrate to preside over cases and impose fines. The council also approved several resolutions and contracts, including tree planting and trimming services, design services for a drainage project, and support for the Biscayne Bay Task Force report. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved ordinance creating Chapter 9 'Public Nuisances' (5-0)
• Approved RFP 20-04 Tree Planting Program with Visualscape, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved RFP 20-05 Tree Trimming Services with SFM Services, Inc. (5-0)
• Authorized PO to Stantec for Cutler Ridge Section 3 CEI services (5-0)
• Authorized PO to SRS Engineering for Saga Bay drainage design (5-0)
• Approved resolution supporting Biscayne Bay Task Force Report (5-0)
• Approved resolution urging Bahamas to revoke oil drilling licenses (5-0)
• Approved resolution urging PACE expansion for septic-to-sewer conversions (5-0)

Town Council Workshop

The Town Council will hold a workshop to discuss several Town Advisory Committees. The discussion includes topics such as member appointments, meeting schedules, and the creation of missions, goals, and objectives for these committees.

• Council Liaison Appointments
• Appointment and/or Reappointment of Committee Members
• Discussion on virtual meetings and meeting schedules
• Review of Unified By-Laws for advisory boards

Town Council Workshop

The Cutler Bay Town Council is holding a workshop to discuss town advisory committees, including reviewing the town code regulating advisory boards, considering council liaison appointments, and possibly reappointing members. They will also discuss virtual meetings, meeting schedules, and creating mission, goals, and objectives for the committees. The agenda is primarily a discussion item with no formal votes scheduled.

• Review of Town Code regulating advisory boards
• Council liaison appointments to advisory committees
• Discussion of virtual meetings for advisory boards
• Review of unified by-laws for advisory committees
• Discussion of meeting schedules and committee goals

The Town Council held a workshop and reached consensus on several advisory committee matters. Council Member Suzy Lord was appointed as the new Town Council Liaison to the Communities for a Lifetime Advisory Committee. The Council also agreed to present unified bylaws for all advisory committees for adoption at a future meeting, and to create a temporary Ad Hoc Task Force on Resiliency. No formal votes were taken; these were consensus items for future action.

• Appointed Council Member Suzy Lord as Town Council Liaison to the Communities for a Lifetime Advisory Committee (consensus)
• Agreed to present unified advisory committee bylaws for adoption via resolution at a future Town Council meeting (consensus)
• Agreed to create a temporary Ad Hoc Task Force on Resiliency (consensus)

Town Council Workshop

This agenda for the January 6, 2021 Town Council Workshop is only procedural boilerplate. It contains no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics, only embedded video and software interface text.