Cutler Bay public meetings in 2024
29 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Special Town Council Meeting - With Virtual
The Cutler Bay Town Council will certify the official results of the November 5, 2024, municipal elections and hold a public hearing on a conditional use application for a drive-thru restaurant at the Dragonfly Shops. The meeting also includes the approval of a Florida Communities Trust grant for Veterans Park and the issuance of purchase orders for Legacy Park design and environmental engineering services.
- Certification of 2024 Municipal General and Special Election results
- Conditional use application for a drive-thru restaurant at Dragonfly Shops
- Accepting Florida Communities Trust Grant Award for Veterans Park
- Issuance of purchase order to Kimley-Horn & Associates for environmental engineering services
- Authorization for Kaufman Lynn Construction to provide design assist services for Legacy Park
The Town Council approved a conditional use permit and site plan for a drive-thru restaurant and multi-tenant commercial building at Dragonfly Shops at Cutler Bay, along with several other resolutions. The consent agenda was approved, including certification of the November 5, 2024 election results, with one item pulled for a scrivener's error. The council also approved the abandonment of a right-of-way, a purchase order for environmental engineering services, and agreements for Legacy Park construction and enterprise software.
- Approved conditional use for drive-thru restaurant at Dragonfly Shops (4-0)
- Approved site plan for 2,500 sq ft drive-thru and 9,900 sq ft commercial building (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda including election certification and minutes (5-0)
- Approved amended resolution accepting Florida Communities Trust grant (5-0)
- Approved abandonment of SW 215th Street right-of-way (5-0)
- Authorized purchase order to Kimley-Horn for Legacy Park environmental services (5-0)
- Approved agreement with Kaufman Lynn Construction for Legacy Park design assist (5-0)
- Approved agreement with Tyler Technologies for enterprise software (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Town Council Meeting - With Virtual
The Cutler Bay Town Council will vote on final plat approvals for three Southplace City Center projects: West (13.27 acres at 20701 ALLAPATTAH ROAD), East (10.21 acres at 20519 SOUTH DIXIE HIGHWAY), and the overall site (74.95 acres at 20505 SOUTH DIXIE HIGHWAY). The meeting also includes budget amendment resolutions for FY 2023‑24 and a $9,000 community‑fund grant award. Additional items on the consent agenda cover appointments and other resolutions.
- Final plat approval for Southplace City Center West – approx. 13.27 acres at 20701 ALLAPATTAH ROAD
- Final plat approval for Southplace City Center East – approx. 10.21 acres at 20519 SOUTH DIXIE HIGHWAY
- Final plat approval for Southplace City Center – approx. 74.95 acres at 20505 SOUTH DIXIE HIGHWAY
- Fiscal Year 2023‑24 budget amendments (operating and capital) resolution
- Award of $9,000.00 Cutler Bay Community Fund grant (3rd QTR 2024) to local non‑profits
The Town Council approved all three final plat applications for the Southplace City Center development, covering properties on Allapattah Road and South Dixie Highway. The council also approved a consent agenda including budget amendments, grant awards, and the Coastal Ridge Preserve master plan, and passed a floodplain management ordinance on second reading. Several contracts were awarded, including for an integrated enterprise software solution and parks landscape maintenance.
- Approved final plat for Southplace City Center West at 20701 Allapattah Rd (5-0)
- Approved final plat for Southplace City Center East at 20519 S Dixie Hwy (5-0)
- Approved final plat for Southplace City Center at 20505 S Dixie Hwy (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda including FY 2023-24 budget amendments and $9,000 in community fund grants (5-0)
- Adopted final master plan design for Coastal Ridge Preserve (5-0)
- Passed ordinance amending Chapter 18 floodplain management on second reading (5-0)
- Selected Tyler Technologies Inc. for integrated enterprise software solution (5-0)
- Selected SFM Landscape Services LLC for parks landscape and grounds maintenance (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Town Council Budget Hearing - With Virtual
The Town Council will hold a second budget hearing to adopt the final operating and capital outlay budget for the fiscal year starting October 1, 2024. The body will also decide on the final millage rate for the same period.
- Adoption of final millage rate for FY24-25
- Adoption of final operating and capital outlay budget for FY24-25
- Final plat approval for Southplace City Center West (20701 Allapattah Road) on 13.27 acres
- Final plat approval for Southplace City Center East (20519 South Dixie Highway) on 10.21 acres
- Final plat approval for Southplace City Center (20505 South Dixie Highway) on 74.95 acres
The Town Council approved the final operating and capital budget of $117,003,701 and a final millage rate of 2.8332 mills for the upcoming fiscal year. During the budget discussion, the Council reached a consensus to increase the Town Clerk's salary to $130,000. Additionally, three final plat approval requests for Southplace City Center were deferred to the October 16, 2024, meeting.
- Adopted final millage rate of 2.8332 mills (5-0)
- Adopted $117,003,701 final budget for FY 2024-25 (5-0)
- Approved salary increase for Town Clerk to $130,000 (consensus)
- Deferred Southplace City Center West final plat to Oct 16 (5-0)
- Deferred Southplace City Center East final plat to Oct 16 (5-0)
- Deferred Southplace City Center final plat to Oct 16 (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Town Council Meeting - With Virtual
The Cutler Bay Town Council will meet to approve multiple grants, contracts, and resolutions, including FDLE grants for community policing and safety equipment, a drainage improvement project, and a townwide road resurfacing and sidewalk project. The meeting also includes first readings of ordinances and reports from town officials.
- Issuance of PO to SRS Engineering for SW 187 TER Drainage Improvement Project
- Accepting FDLE grants totaling $133,000 for Community Policing Program and Safety Equipment Project
- Approving townwide roadway resurfacing and sidewalk improvements via Miami Beach piggyback contract with Metro Express, Inc.
- Approving amendment to Conservation Concepts, LLC environmental consulting agreement
- First reading of ordinance amending Chapter 18 Floodplain Management
The Town Council approved a first-reading ordinance amending Chapter 18 on floodplain management, and a second-reading ordinance creating procedures for reasonable accommodation and religious land use relief. The council also named two town-owned parks, amending the name of one to 'Coastal Ridge Preserve' and the other 'Veterans Park.' The consent agenda, including multiple resolutions for grants, contracts, and agreements, was approved unanimously.
- Approved floodplain management ordinance amendment (5-0)
- Approved ordinance creating reasonable accommodation and religious land use relief procedures (5-0)
- Named 8.5-acre park at 18551 Old Cutler Rd 'Coastal Ridge Preserve' (amended from 'Coastal Ridge Park') and 3.5-acre park at 20002 Old Cutler Rd 'Veterans Park' (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda including minutes, committee appointment, and multiple resolutions (5-0)
- Approved PO to SRS Engineering for SW 187 Terrace drainage design (consent)
- Approved interlocal agreement with Miami-Dade County for legal ads (consent)
- Accepted FDLE grants for community policing and safety equipment (consent)
- Approved townwide roadway resurfacing contract with Metro Express (consent)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Town Council Workshop - With Virtual
The Town Council will review the Draft Conceptual Master Plan for the town‑owned 8.5‑acre park located at 18551 Old Cutler Road. The plan was prepared by Stantec. The session is for discussion and feedback on the proposed vision for the park.
- Review of Draft Conceptual Master Plan for 8.5‑acre Old Cutler Preserve park (18551 Old Cutler Road) prepared by Stantec
The Town Council held a workshop to review the Draft Conceptual Master Plan for the town-owned 8.5-acre park at 18551 Old Cutler Road, prepared by Stantec. No formal decisions were made; the session was for discussion and feedback. The town manager reported on grant applications, including a $1 million NOAA appropriation request for habitat restoration.
- Reviewed Draft Conceptual Master Plan for 8.5-acre park (no vote)
- Discussed design elements, including educational component and bat house
Special Town Council Meeting - With Virtual
The Cutler Bay Town Council will hold a special meeting to review Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners Agenda Item 8(F)(2), scheduled for a hearing the next day. The session includes procedural items, public comments, and reports from town officials, with no ordinances or resolutions listed for action.
- Discussion of Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners Agenda Item 8(F)(2) ahead of its hearing on September 17, 2024
The Cutler Bay Town Council discussed the Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust's proposed purchase of the La Quinta Inn property and unanimously passed a motion to request that the Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners include the Town's requested restrictions in Section 4 of the proposed resolution for Agenda Item 8(F)(2). The council also unanimously approved Councilmember Robert "BJ" Duncan's virtual participation. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Requested BCC include restrictions in Section 4 of Agenda Item 8(F)(2) (unanimous)
- Approved virtual participation for Councilmember Duncan (unanimous)
Town Council Budget Hearing - With Virtual
The Town Council is meeting to discuss and adopt the proposed millage rate and the tentative operating and capital outlay budget for the fiscal year starting October 1, 2024. These resolutions will establish the town's spending and tax rates for the upcoming year.
- Proposed Millage Rate for FY 2024-25
- Tentative Operating and Capital Outlay Budget for FY 2024-25
The Town Council held its first budget hearing for the upcoming fiscal year. Members voted to maintain the current millage rate of 2.8332 mills and approved a tentative operating and capital outlay budget totaling $117,003,701.00.
- Approved millage rate of 2.8332 mills (5-0)
- Approved tentative FY 2024-25 budget of $117,003,701.00 (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Town Council Workshop - With Virtual
The Town Council is meeting for a workshop to discuss the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25. The session includes a review of the executive summary, fund summaries, and department expenditures.
- Proposed Budget FY 2024-25 Third Budget Workshop
The Town Council held a workshop to review the proposed FY 2024-25 budget, with presentations from the Town Manager and Finance Director covering special revenue funds and the stormwater utility fund. No formal decisions or votes were made during the meeting; it was informational only.
- No formal decisions or votes taken during the workshop
Town Council Workshop - With Virtual
The Cutler Bay Town Council holds a workshop to review the proposed fiscal year 2024-25 budget, including departmental expenditures and fund summaries. No formal decisions are scheduled; the meeting is open to public comment and questions.
The Town Council held a workshop to review the proposed FY 2024-25 budget, presented using the ceiling millage rate of 3.0006 mills. The Council discussed the option to adopt a resolution to keep the current millage rate of 2.8332 mills, which would lower the budget surplus by approximately $641,000. No formal decisions were made; the next budget workshop is scheduled for August 29, 2024.
- Reviewed proposed FY 2024-25 budget at ceiling millage rate of 3.0006 mills
- Discussed option to adopt resolution for current millage rate of 2.8332 mills
- Noted next budget workshop scheduled for August 29, 2024
- Noted first budget hearing for Stormwater Utility Fee increase on September 10, 2024
Town Council Workshop - With Virtual
The Town Council is meeting for a workshop to discuss the Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget. The session includes a review of a Manager Memo regarding budget visioning.
- Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget Visioning Workshop
The Town Council held a workshop to discuss the Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget vision and goals. Town Manager Rafael Casals presented the budget plan, which will be prepared using the current millage rate of 2.8332 mils, and outlined departmental goals and allocation of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was a discussion and visioning session.
- No formal decisions made; workshop was for budget visioning and discussion
- Corrected a scrivener's error on page four of the Manager's Memo
Town Council Meeting - With Virtual
The Town Council will meet July 17 at Town Hall to decide on final plat approval for 15 new single-family homes at Century at Cutler Bay, set a proposed stormwater utility fee for FY 2024-25, and approve traffic-calming speed tables on SW 97 Avenue. The meeting also includes reports from the Town Manager and council members, routine minutes approval, and public hearings on zoning and budget matters.
- Final plat approval for Century at Cutler Bay (15 new single-family homes at 20851 SW 97 Avenue)
- Proposed FY 2024-25 stormwater utility fee with public hearing scheduled
- Approval of traffic-calming speed tables on SW 97 Avenue via Palmetto Bay piggyback agreement
- Issuance of RFP for Parks Landscape-Grounds Maintenance Services
- Amendment to agreement with Goldstein Environmental Law Firm
The Town Council approved the final plat and site plan for Century at Cutler Bay to allow 15 new single-family dwellings. The council also approved several resolutions regarding the FY 2024-25 budget, millage rates, and stormwater utility fees.
- Approved final plat and site plan for 15 single-family homes at 20851 SW 97th Avenue (5-0)
- Approved proposed millage rate and public budget hearing dates for FY 2024-25 (5-0)
- Approved estimated FY 2024-25 stormwater utility fee and public hearing date (5-0)
- Approved V & G Construction Solutions, Corp for speed table installation (5-0)
- Approved RFP for parks landscape and grounds maintenance services (5-0)
- Approved amendment to professional services agreement with The Goldstein Environmental Law Firm, P.A. (5-0)
- Approved purchase order to Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc. for Blue Heron Park site assessment (5-0)
- Approved first reading of ordinance creating reasonable accommodation and religious land use relief procedures (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Local Planning Agency - With Virtual
The Local Planning Agency is considering a first reading of an ordinance to create two new sections of the Town Code. These sections would establish procedures for requesting relief from specified laws regarding reasonable accommodation and religious land use.
- First reading of an ordinance creating Sec. 3-43 Reasonable Accommodation and Sec. 3-44 Religious Land Use Relief
The Local Planning Agency reviewed a proposed ordinance creating Section 3-43 (Reasonable Accommodation) and Section 3-44 (Religious Land Use Relief) of the Town Code. The agency voted to move the item to the Regular Town Council Meeting for further action.
- Moved ordinance creating reasonable accommodation and religious land use relief to Regular Town Council Meeting (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Town Council Meeting - With Virtual
The Town Council will review several items including a roundabout project at SW 200 Street and SW 103 Avenue. The meeting also includes quasi-judicial hearings regarding medical office use and student enrollment modifications.
- Awarding construction contract for SW 200 ST and SW 103 AVE Roundabout Project to Pedrail Systems, LLC
- Issuing purchase orders to Kimley-Horn and Associates and SRS Engineering for the SW 200 ST and SW 103 AVE Roundabout Project
- Accepting FDEP Grant Award for Bel Aire Stormwater Improvements Project
- Baptist Health South Florida site plan amendment for medical office use at 20981-20999 Old Cutler Road
- Mater Academy Cutler Bay modification of conditional use for student enrollment at 22025 SW 87 Avenue
The Town Council approved all items on the consent agenda, which included infrastructure and board appointments. During quasi-judicial hearings, the council unanimously approved a site plan amendment for Baptist Health South Florida to permit 11,200 square feet of medical office use at 20981-20999 Old Cutler Road and a conditional use modification for Mater Academy Cutler Bay to increase student enrollment. The meeting also included reports on the closure of Blue Heron Park due to soil contamination and legal updates regarding financial disclosure forms.
- Approved May 15, 2024 meeting and workshop minutes (5-0)
- Appointed a member to the Age-Friendly Community Committee (5-0)
- Selected Pedrail Systems, LLC for the SW 200 ST and SW 103 AVE Roundabout Project under ITB No. 24-04 (5-0)
- Authorized a purchase order to Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for CEI services for the SW 200 ST and SW 103 AVE Roundabout Project (5-0)
- Authorized a purchase order to SRS Engineering, Inc. for post-design services for the SW 200 ST and SW 103 AVE Roundabout Project (5-0)
- Accepted an FDEP standard grant agreement for the Cutler Bay Bel-Aire Stormwater Improvements Project (5-0)
- Approved an amendment and waived competitive bidding for the financial advisory services agreement with Estrada Hinojosa & Company, Inc. (5-0)
- Approved Baptist Health South Florida site plan amendment for 11,200 sq ft of medical office use at 20981-20999 Old Cutler Road (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Town Council Zoning Workshop - With Virtual
The Town Council will hold a zoning workshop to review two development applications. The session includes a public review period followed by a formal council review of the proposed projects.
- Site plan approval for Dragonfly Shops at Cutler Bay: a drive-through coffee shop and 9,000 sq. ft. multi-tenant commercial building at SW 216 St and Old Cutler Rd
- Site plan approval for Taco Bell replacement: demolition of an existing 2,359 sq. ft. restaurant and construction of a new 2,187 sq. ft. restaurant at 18407 S Dixie Hwy
The Town Council held a zoning workshop on June 13, 2024, to review two site plan applications: Dragonfly Shops at Cutler Bay and a Taco Bell replacement. Council members expressed consensus support for the architectural planning and aesthetics of the Dragonfly Shops proposal, and discussed access and park vision. For the Taco Bell replacement, they discussed requested variances similar to those for Raising Canes. No decisions or votes were recorded; the meeting adjourned at 6:40 p.m.
Town Council Workshop - With Virtual
The Town Council is conducting a design review session for the proposed Legacy Park and Municipal Complex. This session focuses on reviewing exterior building renderings and elevations to ensure they match desired aesthetics requested by constituents.
- 16-Acre Legacy Park and Municipal Complex Design Review Session
The Town Council held a workshop to review design elements, brownfield remediation updates, and financial processes for the 16-Acre Legacy Park and Municipal Complex. No formal votes or decisions were made during the session.
Town Council Workshop - With Virtual
The Town Council will hold a design review session regarding the 16-Acre Legacy Park and Municipal Complex. The session focuses on reviewing proposed exterior renderings and building elevations. This review aims to ensure the designs align with aesthetics requested by constituents.
- Design review of exterior renderings and elevations for the 16-Acre Legacy Park and Municipal Complex
The Town Council held a workshop to review exterior design concepts for the 16-Acre Legacy Park and Municipal Complex. No formal votes were taken; the session consisted of presentations and discussions regarding building aesthetics and layout.
- Requested floor plans for the buildings
- Requested alternative exterior finishes to replace proposed copper portions
Town Council Meeting - With Virtual
The Town Council will consider several contracts related to the Bel Aire Water Quality Improvement Project, including construction and engineering services. The agenda also includes an update on design services for the 16-Acre Legacy Park and Municipal Complex. Additionally, the Council will review an ordinance regarding updated public notice requirements.
- Awarding Bel Aire Water Quality Improvement Project construction to MAGGOLC, INC.
- Purchase order for CEI services from Kimley-Horn and Associates for Bel Aire project
- Tree planting services for Lakes by the Bay Park Canoe-Kayak Launch via VisualScape, Inc.
- Second reading of ordinance to update town notice requirements per state law
The Town Council approved several contracts for the Bel Aire Water Quality Improvement Project and tree planting at Lakes by the Bay Park. Council also passed an ordinance updating the Town's public noticing requirements to align with Florida law.
- Selected Maggolc, Inc. for Bel Aire Water Quality Improvement Project construction (5-0)
- Approved PO to Kimley-Horn and Associates for Bel Aire project CEI services (5-0)
- Approved PO to SRS Engineering, Inc. for Bel Aire project post-design services (5-0)
- Approved PO to VisualScape, Inc. for tree planting at Lakes by the Bay Park (5-0)
- Approved agreement amendment with Bell Tower Consulting Group, LLC for grant writing (5-0)
- Approved ordinance updating Town noticing requirements to allow publication via websites per state law (5-0)
- Approved April 17, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Attorney-Client Session - With Virtual
The Cutler Bay Town Council will hold an attorney-client session to discuss legal matters related to the ongoing lawsuit Mater Academy Foundation, Inc v. Town of Cutler Bay (Case No. 2023-73-AP-01). The meeting agenda also lists standard call-to-order procedures and adjournment. Charter officials listed for the session include Town Manager Rafael G. Casals and Town Attorneys Mitchell Bierman and Chad Friedman.
- Closed attorney-client session on Mater Academy Foundation, Inc v. Town of Cutler Bay (Case No. 2023-73-AP-01)
- Legal review with Town Attorneys Mitchell Bierman and Chad Friedman
- Standard council roll call and decorum policy reminder
Town Council Meeting - With Virtual
The Town Council will review various municipal reports, including updates on Legacy Park design services and wastewater treatment. The meeting includes several consent agenda items regarding construction contracts for drainage and roadway improvements.
- Awarding ITB No. 24-01 to RG Underground Engineering, Inc. for Cutler Ridge Pines Drainage Sub-Basin Water Quality Improvements
- Awarding ITB No. 23-10 to Acosta Tractors, Inc. for Franjo Road Roadway Improvements Project
- Issuance of purchase orders to Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. and SRS Engineering, Inc. for drainage and roadway projects
- Awarding $4,000.00 in Cutler Bay Community Fund Grants for local not-for-profit organizations
- Amendments to the Fiscal Year 2023-24 operating and capital budget
The Town Council approved its consent agenda 5-0, awarding construction contracts for the Franjo Road Roadway Improvements Project to Acosta Tractors, Inc. and the Cutler Ridge Pines Drainage Sub-Basin Water Quality Improvements Project to RG Underground Engineering, Inc., along with related engineering service purchase orders. The council also approved a resolution calling a special election on November 5, 2024, for voters to decide on proposed Town Charter amendments. In a first reading, the council approved an ordinance updating town noticing requirements to allow notice by publication in any manner permitted under Florida law. No quasi-judicial hearings were held and no members of the public spoke.
- Approved consent agenda including all resolutions (5-0)
- Awarded ITB No. 23-10 Franjo Road Roadway Improvements construction to Acosta Tractors, Inc. (5-0)
- Awarded ITB No. 24-01 Cutler Ridge Pines Drainage Sub-Basin Water Quality Improvements construction to RG Underground Engineering, Inc. (5-0)
- Authorized purchase orders to Stantec and SRS Engineering for post-design and CEI services on drainage and roadway projects (5-0)
- Authorized issuance of RFP for Integrated Enterprise Software Solution (5-0)
- Approved $4,000 in Cutler Bay Community Fund grants for local nonprofits (5-0)
- Approved FY 2023-24 budget amendments (5-0)
- Approved first reading of ordinance updating town noticing requirements (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Town Council Meeting - With Virtual
The Town Council will consider several infrastructure projects, including a stormwater master plan update and road improvements. The agenda also includes discussions regarding the 16-acre Legacy Park and Municipal Complex project.
- Adopting 2024 Stormwater Master Plan Update
- Issuance of ITB for SW 200 Street and SW 103 Avenue Roundabout Project
- Awarding RFQ No. 23-05 Marlin Road Complete Streets Improvements Project to Stantec Consulting Services, Inc.
- Second reading of ordinance regarding code enforcement penalties for false burglar alarm calls
- Awarding RFP No. 23-09 construction firm design assist services for the 16-Acre Legacy Park and Municipal Complex to Kaufman Lynn Construction Inc.
The Cutler Bay Town Council approved a resolution selecting Kaufman Lynn Construction Inc. for construction firm design assist services for the 16-Acre Legacy Park and Municipal Complex project under RFP No. 23-09, and approved the project's fee proposal. The council also approved on consent the updated 2024 Stormwater Master Plan, authorized an invitation to bid for the SW 200 Street and SW 103 Avenue Roundabout Project, and selected Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. for Marlin Road Complete Streets engineering services. Two ordinances passed second reading: one amending code enforcement civil penalties for false burglar alarm calls, and one adopting the 2023 annual update to the Capital Improvements Element. All votes were 5-0.
- Approved resolution selecting Kaufman Lynn Construction Inc. for design assist services for 16-Acre Legacy Park and Municipal Complex (RFP 23-09) and approved fee proposal (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda including minutes from Feb 13, Feb 21 workshops and Feb 21 regular meeting (5-0)
- Adopted updated 2024 Stormwater Master Plan (5-0)
- Authorized issuance of Invitation to Bid for SW 200 Street and SW 103 Avenue Roundabout Project (5-0)
- Selected Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. for Marlin Road Complete Streets engineering services (RFQ 23-05) (5-0)
- Passed second reading of ordinance amending Chapter 8 code enforcement civil penalties for false burglar alarm calls (5-0)
- Passed second reading of ordinance adopting 2023 annual update to Capital Improvements Element (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Attorney-Client Session - With Virtual
The Cutler Bay Town Council is scheduled for an attorney-client session on March 20, 2024. This session involves the case MATER ACADEMY FOUNDATION, INC v. TOWN OF CUTLER BAY, FLORIDA.
- Discussion of Case No. 2023-73-AP-01 (Mater Academy Foundation, Inc. v. Town of Cutler Bay)
The Town Council conducted a private attorney-client session to discuss Case No. 2023-73-AP-01, Mater Academy Foundation, Inc. v. Town of Cutler Bay, Florida. No public votes or substantive decisions were recorded in the open session.
Charter Revision Commission - With Virtual
The Charter Revision Commission is reviewing proposed amendments to the Town Charter. The meeting includes discussions on a Citizens Bill of Rights regarding public engagement and updates to Section 3.11 concerning technology and environmental stewardship.
- Charter Amendment Option "A": Citizens Bill of Rights - Public Engagement Through Multi-Channel Means
- Charter Amendment Option "B": Section 3.11 Technology - Environmental Stewardship
- Approval of February 6, 2024, meeting minutes
The Charter Revision Commission approved proposing two additions to Article III Section 3.11 of the Town Charter regarding public engagement and environmental stewardship. The commission also authorized the Chair to present these proposals to the Town Council without further commission meetings.
- Approved February 6, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)
- Proposed adding Town Attorney drafted language on public engagement to Article III Section 3.11 (5-0)
- Proposed adding Town Attorney drafted language on environmental stewardship to Article III Section 3.11 (5-0)
- Authorized Chair Roger Coriat to present the report of proposed additions to the Town Council on March 20, 2024 (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Town Council Workshop - With Virtual
The Town Council will review an update to the Stormwater Master Plan during this workshop. Stefano Viola from Kimley Horn & Associates is scheduled to present the draft plan and its appendices.
- Presentation: Update to Stormwater Master Plan
The Town Council held a workshop on February 21, 2024, where staff and a consultant presented an update to the Stormwater Master Plan. Discussion covered planning for a 100-year storm and six inches of sea level rise, how projects are ranked in the 30-year capital improvement plan, and the need to improve flood structures maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers. The Town Manager noted a Florida Department of Environmental Protection grant for a vulnerability analysis. No decisions or votes were recorded; the meeting adjourned at 5:50 p.m.
Town Council Meeting - With Virtual
The Town Council will review various municipal reports, including updates on Legacy Park design services and library modernization. The agenda includes several consent items regarding grant awards and park lighting projects, as well as first readings of new ordinances.
- Update on Design Services for 16-Acre Legacy Park and Municipal Complex
- Acceptance of Alliance for Aging Grant Award for Cutler Bay Healthy Aging Program
- Acceptance of 2024 NEAT Streets Tree Grant Agreement for Lakes by the Bay Hardwood Hammock Project Phase II
- Amendment to Stantec purchase order for Lakes by the Bay and Bel Aire Parks lighting improvements
- First reading of ordinance regarding code enforcement penalties for false burglar alarm calls
The Town Council voted unanimously to join a lawsuit challenging a state requirement for local officials to submit a Form 6, agreeing to contribute $10,000 for attorney fees. The council also approved several consent items, including grants for aging programs and tree planting, and authorized engineering services for park lighting and buffer land restoration. Additionally, two ordinances received their first reading: one amending penalties for false burglar alarm calls and another updating the Capital Improvements Element.
- Consensus to join lawsuit challenging state Form 6 requirement (Town to provide $10,000)
- Approved Alliance for Aging Grant for Cutler Bay Healthy Aging Program (5-0)
- Approved 2024 NEAT Streets Tree Grant for Lakes by the Bay Hardwood Hammock Phase II (5-0)
- Authorized amendment to Stantec PO for Lakes by the Bay and Bel Aire Parks lighting (5-0)
- Authorized PO to Stantec for Cutler Bay Buffer Land Restoration design (5-0)
- First reading approved for ordinance on false burglar alarm call penalties (5-0)
- First reading approved for Capital Improvements Element 2023 Annual Update (5-0)
- Consensus to hold Executive Session regarding Mater Academy Foundation lawsuit
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Town Council Zoning Workshop - With Virtual
The Town Council will review two zoning applications during this workshop. The first involves a proposal for 15 single-family dwellings on SW 97 Avenue. The second proposes redesignating space at the Shoppes of Cutler Bay for medical, retail, and restaurant uses.
- Site plan application for 15 new single-family dwellings at 20851 SW 97 Avenue
- Site plan amendment for Baptist Health South Florida, Inc. at 20981 Old Cutler Road
- Proposed 11,200 sq. ft. medical office, 2,800 sq. ft. retail, and 2,800 sq. ft. restaurant use
The Town Council held a zoning workshop to review two site plan applications. The meeting consisted of presentations and discussions; no formal votes or decisions were recorded.
Charter Revision Commission - With Virtual
The Charter Revision Commission is reviewing several sections of the Town Charter. Discussions include council seat definitions, office structures for the Town Manager and Town Clerk, and potential new language regarding environmental and youth involvement.
- Review of Citizen's Bill of Rights regarding public engagement requirements
- Discussion of Article II regarding council seat definitions and geographical boundaries
- Discussion of Article III regarding the structure of the Town Manager and Town Clerk offices
- Discussion of Articles III and IV regarding commitments to environment, technology, and youth involvement
The Commission reached a consensus to have the Town Attorney draft new language for the Citizen's Bill of Rights regarding public engagement and environmental stewardship. Members also decided to keep existing language regarding council seats and the Town Manager's office unchanged.
- Approved January 23, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)
- Requested Town Attorney draft public engagement standards for Citizen's Bill of Rights
- Requested Town Attorney draft environmental stewardship commitment for Citizen's Bill of Rights
- Consensus to leave Section 2.3 (Election, Term of Office, and Term limits) as is
- Consensus that no changes to Article III, Sections 3.3 and 3.6 were necessary
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Charter Revision Commission - With Virtual
The Charter Revision Commission will meet to review the town charter and approve previous meeting minutes. The agenda includes sections for reports, new business, and public comments.
- Approval of January 12, 2024, Charter Revision Commission meeting minutes
The Commission approved the minutes from the January 12, 2024 meeting. Members discussed various sections of the Town Charter, including council seat boundaries, environmental commitments, and youth involvement, but made no formal changes to the charter.
- Approved January 12, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
Town Council Meeting - With Virtual
The Town Council will review several consent agenda items including grant acceptances for stormwater, public transportation, and law enforcement. The meeting also includes reports from council members and updates on the Legacy Park design services.
- Urging Florida Legislature to approve House Bill 441 and Senate Bill 432
- Ratifying acceptance of FDEP grant for Bel Aire Stormwater Improvements Project
- Accepting FDOT Public Transportation Grant-Go Connect
- Accepting FDLE grants for Community Policing and Law Enforcement Equipment
- Awarding $4,744.75 in Cutler Bay Community Fund Grants
The Town Council approved several state grants for policing, transportation, and stormwater projects. The council also authorized contracts for park resurfacing, playground shade structures, and road improvements.
- Approved $52,400 contract with Sport Surfaces, LLC for Saga Bay Park courts (5-0)
- Approved selection of Superior Park Systems, Inc. for playground shade structures (5-0)
- Approved $4,744.75 in Cutler Bay Community Fund grants (5-0)
- Approved FDEP grant for Bel Aire Stormwater Improvements (5-0)
- Approved FDOT Public Transportation Grant for Go Connect program (5-0)
- Approved two FDLE grants for community policing and law enforcement equipment (5-0)
- Approved $7,947.24 contract amendment with Brightview Landscaping Services, Inc. (5-0)
- Authorized purchase orders for Envirowaste, Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Charter Revision Commission - With Virtual
The Charter Revision Commission will meet to elect a Chair and Vice Chair. The Town Attorney is scheduled to provide orientations on public records laws and the charter commission process.
- Election of Chair and Vice Chair
- Government-In-The-Sunshine and Public Records Laws Orientation
- Overview of Charter Commission Process, Functions, and Obligations
The newly formed Charter Revision Commission held its first meeting, electing Roger Coriat as Chair and Rose Martin as Vice Chair by unanimous consensus. Attorneys briefed members on state ethics and public records laws, and the Town Clerk set an April 17, 2024 deadline for submitting charter amendment recommendations to the Town Council. No substantive charter changes were proposed or voted on during this organizational session.
- Roger Coriat elected as Commission Chair (unanimous consensus)
- Rose Martin elected as Commission Vice Chair (unanimous consensus)
- Next meeting scheduled for Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at 6:30 p.m.
- Members informed of April 17, 2024 deadline for charter recommendations