Key Biscayne public meetings in 2023
23 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Local Planning Agency Meeting December 12, 2023
The Key Biscayne Local Planning Agency is meeting to consider one ordinance that would amend Chapter 30 of the Village Code to create a new section allowing public stormwater utility uses as a permitted use in certain zoning districts. The agenda also includes approval of the October 10, 2023 meeting minutes and public comments. No other substantive items are listed.
- Ordinance to create Section 30-114, 'Public Stormwater Utility Uses,' permitting such uses in zoning districts
- Approval of October 10, 2023 meeting minutes
- Public comments period (3 minutes per speaker)
Regular Council Meeting December 12, 2023
The Key Biscayne Village Council will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including a $2.66 million beach renourishment contract, a $230,000 security camera upgrade, and a $313,212 annual facilities management contract. The agenda also includes first readings of ordinances on stormwater utility uses, golf cart regulations, and a budget amendment, plus a second reading on a stormwater loan. Consent items include minutes and a $112,500 state grant for playground improvements.
- Beach renourishment contract with Eastman Aggregate Enterprises, LLC, not to exceed $2,662,352.50
- Security camera and license plate recognition system upgrades from ER Tech Systems Inc., not to exceed $230,000
- Facilities management and maintenance services from UG2 LLC, not to exceed $313,212.35 annually
- FRDAP matching grant of $112,500 for playground improvements at Village Green Park
- Ordinance to allow public stormwater utility uses in zoning districts
Regular Council Meeting November 14, 2023
The Key Biscayne Village Council will hold a regular meeting with public hearings on zoning ordinance amendments, including fee changes and site plan voting procedures, and will consider resolutions for time extensions on the 299 Crandon Boulevard project. The council will also vote on several consent agenda items, including a $219,300 sargassum grant, and discuss topics like AI use in village operations and e-bike enforcement.
- Ordinance amending zoning application fees (Section 30-4) for cost recovery
- Ordinance amending site plan review voting procedures (Section 30-73)
- Resolution to extend site plan approval for 299 Crandon Boulevard
- Resolution to extend parking variance (26 spaces vs 219 required) at 299 Crandon Boulevard
- Resolution to authorize $98,170 design services for Village Hall offices renovation
Resilient Infrastructure & Adaptation Program Workshop October 26, 2023
The Key Biscayne Village Council is holding a workshop to discuss modifications to the village-wide stormwater drainage assessment and its implications for Zone 1. Council members will provide input on potential additional scenarios. The agenda includes only this workshop item and a schedule of future meetings, with no other substantive business.
- Modifications to village-wide stormwater drainage assessment
- Zone 1 implications of the assessment changes
- Council input on potential additional scenarios
- Future meetings scheduled: Nov 14 and Dec 12, 2023, at Council Chamber, 560 Crandon Boulevard
Special Council Meeting October 20, 2023
The Key Biscayne Village Council is holding a special meeting to discuss the status of the state lobbyist contract. The meeting also includes provisions for public comments and general discussion.
- Status of state lobbyist contract
Local Planning Agency Meeting October 10, 2023
The Key Biscayne Local Planning Agency is meeting to consider two zoning ordinance amendments. One would update Section 30-4 to adjust application fees related to cost recovery, and the other would amend Section 30-73 to change voting procedures for site plan reviews. The agency will also approve minutes from its May 9, 2023 meeting.
- Ordinance amending Section 30-4 (zoning and planning application fees) for cost recovery
- Ordinance amending Section 30-73 (site plan review procedures) relating to voting procedures
- Approval of May 9, 2023 meeting minutes
Regular Council Meeting October 10, 2023
The Key Biscayne Village Council will hold a regular meeting with public hearings on ordinances, including one to establish supplemental open meeting procedures and another to adopt comprehensive plan amendments. The consent agenda includes accepting a $885,626 FDEP grant for stormwater design, a $358,150 FEMA grant for drainage improvements, and a stormwater drainage easement. Resolutions include purchasing ballistic vests and police vehicles, a copier contract, and pre-design services for a school drainage project. The council will also discuss code enforcement in swales and stormwater meeting schedules.
- Accept $885,626 FDEP Resilient Florida grant for Zone 1 K8 stormwater basin design
- Accept $358,150 FEMA grant for Gardens District drainage improvements Phase 1
- Approve purchase of ballistic vests up to $73,268.64 and four police vehicles up to $235,000
- Approve $926,923.60 work order to AECOM for K-8 school stormwater drainage pre-design
- Public hearings on ordinances for open meeting procedures, comprehensive plan amendments, and zoning fee changes
Special Council Meeting September 26, 2023
The Key Biscayne Village Council is holding a special meeting with one substantive item: a resolution to approve an interlocal agreement with Miami-Dade County related to the Key Biscayne Coastal Storm Risk Management (CRSM) Feasibility Study. The recommendation is approval. The rest of the agenda is procedural (call to order, pledge, public comments, future meetings, adjournment).
- Resolution approving interlocal agreement with Miami-Dade County for Key Biscayne Coastal Storm Risk Management (CRSM) Feasibility Study
- Public comments limited to 3 minutes per speaker
- Next regular council meetings scheduled for October 10, November 14, and December 12, 2023
Second Budget Hearing September 26, 2023
The Village Council is holding the second budget hearing to adopt the final millage rate and the budget for fiscal year October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024, as required by Florida's TRIM statute. The agenda includes a millage resolution and a budget ordinance, both recommended for approval. Public comments are invited, and the meeting is a public hearing.
- Adoption of final millage rate for FY 2023-24 pursuant to Florida Statute 200.065 (TRIM Bill)
- Adoption of the FY 2023-24 budget ordinance
- Public hearing for budget and millage approval
Special Council Meeting September 15, 2023
The Key Biscayne Village Council is holding a special meeting to consider a resolution establishing a stormwater management system and a stormwater utility fee. The item was deferred from the August 29 regular meeting and is now scheduled for a public hearing. The resolution sets the method for calculating the fee, the initial and maximum rates, and the estimated cost of the system.
- Public hearing on stormwater utility fee resolution
- Resolution establishes stormwater management system and fee calculation method
- Initial and maximum stormwater utility rates to be set
- Fee will be levied and imposed on properties, with equalization, filing, and lien provisions
- Deferred from August 29, 2023 regular council meeting
First Budget Hearing September 12, 2023
The Village Council is holding its first budget hearing for fiscal year 2023-2024, with a resolution to adopt the proposed millage rate and an ordinance to adopt the budget. The meeting includes public comments and a recommendation for approval. A final budget hearing is scheduled for September 26, 2023.
- Resolution adopting proposed millage rate for FY 2023-2024 per Florida Statute 200.065 (TRIM Bill)
- Ordinance adopting the budget for FY 2023-2024 (first reading)
- Public comments limited to 3 minutes per speaker
- Final budget hearing set for September 26, 2023, 6:30 p.m.
Regular Council Meeting August 29, 2023
The Key Biscayne Village Council will hold a regular meeting with several resolutions and one ordinance on first reading. Key items include establishing a stormwater utility fee (deferred to September 15), accepting grants for stormwater generators and flood control, expanding on-demand transit, and terminating the COVID-19 state of emergency. The council will also hear presentations and reports on various village projects and programs.
- Resolution to establish stormwater utility fee (deferred to Sept 15)
- Accept $171,710.86 FEMA grant for backup generators at Ocean Lane Drive and East Heather Drive
- Accept $450,000 FDEP grant for flood control and mitigation
- Accept $166,679 FDOT grant to expand on-demand transit service
- Approve $304,623 annual amendment with Freebee for three additional transit vehicles
STORMWATER DRAINAGE ASSESSMENT AND K8 30% DESIGN WORKSHOP August 16, 2023
The Village Council is holding a workshop to review the Resilient Infrastructure Adaptation Program, the village-wide drainage assessment results, and the basis of design report for Zone 1 (K8 project area). They will discuss and make recommendations on the way forward for the K8 design. No formal votes are scheduled; this is a discussion workshop.
- Village-wide drainage assessment results
- Basis of design report for Zone 1 (K8 project area)
- Recommended way forward for K8 design
- Upcoming regular council meeting on August 29, 2023
- Budget hearings scheduled for September 12 and 26, 2023
Regular Council Meeting July 18, 2023
The Key Biscayne Village Council will hold a regular meeting on July 18, 2023, to consider resolutions on stormwater management, including a new utility fee, and to approve several contracts and grants. They will also discuss future variance requirements for second-story additions and other code enforcement topics.
- Resolution to impose a stormwater utility fee, with initial and maximum rates to be set after a public hearing
- Resolution to accept a $330,000 FDEP Resilient Florida grant for updating the vulnerability assessment report
- Resolution to select Family Crossing Guard, LLC for school crossing guard services, not to exceed $240,282 annually
- Resolution to select Southern Comfort Solutions, Inc. for HVAC replacement and repairs, not to exceed $214,900
- Resolution to select U.S. Lubricants LLC for well maintenance and cleaning, not to exceed $211,200
Budget Workshop June 28, 2023
The Village Council is holding a budget workshop to review the manager's FY24 strategy and budget estimate, along with a strategic focus spreadsheet. Public comments are invited. Future meeting dates, including budget hearings in September, are also listed.
- Manager's FY24 strategy and budget estimate presentation
- FY24 strategic focus spreadsheet discussion
- Public comments period
- Future meetings scheduled: July 18, August 29, September 12 and 26
Regular Council Meeting June 6, 2023
The Key Biscayne Village Council will hold its regular meeting on June 6, 2023, with several votes and discussions. Key items include a second reading of a $1,014,229.50 capital project for village-wide stormwater drainage improvements and roadway resurfacing, a business tax receipt rate increase, and multiple resolutions for contracts and variances. The meeting also includes presentations on the state legislative session, financial reports, and various councilmember discussion topics.
- Second reading of ordinance selecting Metro Express, Inc. for stormwater drainage improvements and roadway resurfacing, not to exceed $1,014,229.50
- Ordinance to increase business tax receipt schedule rates (second reading)
- Resolution for beach renourishment engineering services from Moffatt & Nichol, Inc., not to exceed $94,711
- Resolution for emergency interim beach renourishment design services from Moffatt & Nichol, Inc., not to exceed $78,976
- Resolution selecting Coastal Building Maintenance, Inc. for custodial services, not to exceed $443,632.00 annually
Local Planning Agency Meeting May 9, 2023
The Local Planning Agency is meeting to consider adopting amendments to the Village's Comprehensive Plan based on the Evaluation and Appraisal Report. The agenda also includes approval of the April 4, 2023 meeting minutes. The main substantive item is the ordinance adopting the plan amendments.
- Ordinance adopting Evaluation and Appraisal Report-based amendments to the Comprehensive Plan
- Approval of April 4, 2023 meeting minutes
Regular Council Meeting May 9, 2023
The Key Biscayne Village Council will consider several resolutions and ordinances, including a $1.38 million contract for a resilience plan, a $1.01 million stormwater and road project, and increases to business tax and solid waste fees. They will also hold public hearings on manufactured home and floodplain regulations and adopt the Key Biscayne Vision Plan. The agenda includes proclamations and recognition of staff.
- Resolution authorizing $1,381,631 work order to Black & Veatch for Resilient Infrastructure Integration and Implementation Plan (RI3P)
- Resolution selecting Metro Express, Inc. for village-wide stormwater drainage improvements and roadway resurfacing up to $1,014,229.50
- Ordinance to increase business tax receipt schedule rates (first reading)
- Resolution proposing revised solid waste and recycling collection service fees and setting public hearing
- Ordinance amending manufactured homes and floodplain management regulations (second reading)
Local Planning Agency Meeting April 4, 2023
The Key Biscayne Local Planning Agency is meeting to approve the minutes from its February 15, 2023 meeting and to consider a single ordinance. The ordinance would amend the Village Code to revise definitions, permanent placement rules, and regulations for recreational vehicles and manufactured homes, tied to the village's floodplain management. The meeting is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items on the agenda.
- Ordinance amending Village Code sections 10-63 (Definitions), 10-91 (Permanent Placement), and 30-41 (Recreational Vehicles and Manufactured Homes)
- Proposed changes relate to manufactured homes and floodplain management regulations
- Approval of February 15, 2023 Local Planning Agency meeting minutes
Regular Council Meeting April 4, 2023
The Key Biscayne Village Council will hold its regular meeting on April 4, 2023, with several public hearings and votes. They will consider a second reading of an ordinance updating park rules and regulations, a first reading of an ordinance revising manufactured homes and floodplain management regulations, and resolutions approving a paddleboard sharing program amendment, a floodplain species plan, and a site plan for a two-story commercial building at 12-24 Crandon Boulevard. The agenda also includes a presentation on a drainage analysis and 30% design for the K8 basin, and discussions on traffic solutions, art in public places, and a multi-tenant sign at 260 Crandon Boulevard.
- Second reading of ordinance updating Chapter 19 park rules, including motorized and non-motorized vehicles and enforcement penalties
- First reading of ordinance revising manufactured homes and floodplain management regulations (second reading May 9)
- Resolution approving site plan for 25,581 sq ft two-story commercial building at 12-24 Crandon Boulevard
- Resolution adopting Key Biscayne Floodplain Species Assessment and Plan
- Resolution approving second amendment to paddleboard sharing program license with PADL LLC
Regular Council Meeting March 14, 2023
The Key Biscayne Village Council will hold its regular meeting on March 14, 2023, with a full agenda of presentations, consent items, ordinances, and resolutions. Key actions include second readings of ordinances on a sustainability advisory board, nonconforming signs, stormwater incentives, and park rules, plus resolutions for a tree-planting grant, a fire department renovation contract, and athletic field maintenance. The meeting also includes reports from the police chief, building official, and financial officer, and discussions on traffic, insurance, and beach code enforcement.
- Accept $75,000 check from Florida Inland Navigation District for new police boat
- Approve $23,750 Miami-Dade GREEN grant for street tree planting
- Select Total Construction & Maintenance Corp. for fire department women's bathroom/locker room renovation up to $86,697
- Select BrightView Landscape Services for athletic field maintenance up to $326,979.90 annually
- Second reading: ordinance creating Sustainability Advisory Board
Local Planning Agency Meeting February 15, 2023
The Key Biscayne Local Planning Agency will consider two proposed zoning ordinance amendments: one creating development incentives for stormwater management, and another updating rules for legal nonconforming monument signs in multifamily and planned unit development districts. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and public comment opportunities.
- Ordinance creating Section 30-42, 'Development Incentives for Stormwater Management'
- Ordinance amending Section 30-199 on legal nonconforming monument signs in multifamily and PUD districts
- Approval of August 24, 2022 meeting minutes
- Public comment registration required before addressing the council
Regular Council Meeting February 15, 2023
The Key Biscayne Village Council will hold a regular meeting with several public hearings on ordinances, including construction rules for public rights-of-way, a budget amendment, a new Sustainability Advisory Board, stormwater management incentives, and nonconforming signs. The council will also vote on capital projects, including a $484,193 intersection improvement, security camera upgrades, and other contracts. The agenda includes routine items like minutes approval and various reports.
- Resolution selecting Southeastern Engineering Contractors for Crandon Boulevard and Harbor Drive intersection improvements, not to exceed $484,193
- Resolution approving security camera and license plate recognition system upgrades from ER Tech Systems, not to exceed $107,163.42
- Resolution selecting Floridesco LLC for Community Center LED lighting retrofit, not to exceed $112,059.55
- Ordinance creating a Sustainability Advisory Board (first reading)
- Ordinance amending Chapter 30 to create development incentives for stormwater management (first reading)