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2018-03-06 MINUTES1 MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, MARCH 6, 2018 6:30 PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Glinn called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM. 2. MOMENT OF SILENCE/ PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL Mayor MacAdam Glinn Vice Mayor Sean Brady Councilwoman Alice Burch Councilman Jonathan Meltz Councilman Steven Zelkowitz was absent. Also Present: Tom Benton, Village Manager Ysabely Rodriguez, Village Clerk Richard Sarafan, Village Attorney 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS (3 Minutes Time Limit Per Speaker) Mr. Gary Green spoke in opposition to Item 8A and advocated for additional park space. His daughter also spoke in favor of using the land for park space. Ms. Susan Ackley advocated for the property mentioned in Item 8A to be maintained as green space and further proposed placing a gazebo for concerts and other Village events. Mr. Bob Smith spoke in opposition to Item 8A and advocated for the demolition of the property to extend park space. Mr. Michael Garrett spoke in opposition to Item 8A and further advocated for green space. Ms. Elizabeth Cowen spoke in opposition to Item 8A and further requested the Village Council reconsider the property’s use. Ms. Mary Benton spoke about the Southeast Florida Regional Climate Change Compact and the importance of considering all items involving the expenditure of taxpayer dollars to be placed through the lens of climate Tom Benton, Village Manager Richard Sarafan, Village Attorney Ysabely Rodriguez, Village Clerk Mayor MacAdam Glinn Vice Mayor Sean Brady Councilwoman Alice Burch Councilman Jonathan Meltz Councilman Steven Zelkowitz Miami Shores Village 2 change and sea level rise, and she further advocated to use the property mentioned in Item 8A as green space. Mr. Bennet Kennedy spoke in opposition to Item 8A and mentioned some of the potential adverse effects a restaurant might impose on neighboring residents. Ms. Michelle Jaime spoke in favor of revitalizing the Downtown District yet spoke in opposition to Item 8A. Mr. Doug Turkel spoke in opposition to Item 8A and shared the renderings of his property in relation to the property in question. Mr. Frank Randazzo provided his professional input as a restauranteur concerning his opposition to Item 8A. Mr. Bernardo Favole spoke in opposition to Item 8A and spoke in favor of some of the proposed alternative uses for the property. Mr. Michael Carney spoke in opposition to Item 8A and mentioned the zoning restrictions associated with the proposed restaurant use. Ms. Robin Carney spoke in opposition to Item 8A and further spoke in favor of green space. Mr. Ronnie Guillen spoke about the limitations regarding the Village’s alcohol license ordinance and its impact on Item 8A, and he further advocated for green space. Mr. Lou Perez spoke in opposition to Item 8A, advocated using the 9900 Building for restaurant use, and lastly spoke in opposition to the current public comments protocol. Mr. Diego Yepes spoke in opposition to Item 8A and further advocated for the revitalization of the Downtown District. Ms. Silvia Peraza spoke in opposition to Item 8A and touched upon the Dog Park item in relation to Item 8A. Mr. Al Crespo spoke about the attendance requirement of the Village Council, mentioned the limited feedback from residents when the 9301 NE 2nd Avenue property was previously discussed by the Village Council, and lastly spoke in opposition to the current public comments protocol. Ms. Jan Rayburn spoke in opposition to Item 8A and further proposed using the space as a fitness zone. Ms. Nancy Dawson advocated for the Village Council to engage residents in an open meeting to discuss possible uses for 9301 NE 2nd Avenue. Mr. Julio Martinez spoke in opposition to the Item 8A, spoke in favor of hosting the Plaza 98 event on said property, and further advocated for the residents to decide which use would best suit the needs of the community. Mr. Andrew Bellinson spoke in opposition to the Village’s current public comments protocol and advocated for increased communication on behalf of the Village Council and Village staff. Ms. Miriam Rojas proposed for the Mayor to speak on future agenda items at the State of the Village Address to bolster communication Village-wide and for the event to be hosted at a public venue. 5. PRESENTATIONS A. INSTITUTE FOR ELECTED MUNICIPAL OFFICIALS (IEMO) CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION PRESENTED TO VICE MAYOR SEAN BRADY 3 Mayor Glinn, on behalf of the Florida League of Cities, presented Vice Mayor Brady with the IEMO Certificate of Completion. 6. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES A. APPROVAL OF THE FEBRUARY 20, 2018 VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES (STAFF: VILLAGE CLERK). A motion was moved by Councilwoman Burch and seconded by Vice Mayor Brady to approve the February 20, 2018 Village Council Meeting Minutes. The motion passed unanimously. 7. ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING- PUBLIC HEARING A. AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL, RELATING TO ZONING, APENDIX “A”, AMENDING ARTICLE V, DIVISION 4, “AREA REGULATIONS”, SECTION 518, “FENCES, WALLS AND HEDGES”; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, CODIFICATION, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (STAFF: PLANNING & ZONING DIRECTOR). The Village Clerk read the title of the Ordinance into the record. Planning and Zoning Director Travis Kendall provided a brief overview of the item. Mayor Glinn opened the public hearing and subsequently closed it as no one present wished to speak. A motion was moved by Councilwoman Burch and seconded by Vice Mayor Brady to adopt the ordinance as presented. There being no discussion, Mayor Glinn called for the vote which passed unanimously. 8. DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS A. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE HIRING OF A REAL ESTATE BROKER TO MARKET THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 9301 NE 2ND AVENUE FOR RESTAURANT USE (SPONSORED BY: MAYOR MACADAM GLINN). Mayor Glinn provided a brief overview of the item’s premise and rationale and further mentioned how the exact title of the item was lost in translation when he verbally requested for staff to place the item on the agenda. Mayor Glinn read the text of his response to an email sent by a resident concerning the item into the record to help illustrate the rationale of the item. Mr. Sarafan provided a brief overview on Sunshine Law and how it affects Councilmember interaction with respect to “Discussion and Possible Action” items. Mayor Glinn recommended hosting a workshop to discuss the potential use of the aforementioned property. Councilwoman Burch mentioned the Florida Forever funding program which allows municipalities that acquire properties to receive a matching grant for land management. 4 Councilman Meltz proposed placing an agenda item regarding the property for the next meeting. There was consensus to direct the Village Manager to obtain a cost estimate on the demolition of the property and to place a “Discussion and Possible Action” item regarding the property on the next Village Council Meeting agenda. No further action was taken on this item. B.SEWER SYSTEM PROJECT UPDATE BY THE VILLAGE MANAGER. Mr. Benton reported Brockway Memorial Library is connected to the sewer system, the building that is going to house the new Dunkin Donuts will connect to the sewer tomorrow, and nine (9) allocation letters have been approved for submittal to the County’s Departments of Environmental Resources and Water and Sewer in order to connect to the sewer system. Lastly, Mr. Benton provided an update regarding his meeting with Mayor Glinn and the Deputy Mayor of Miami Dade County. No discussion or action was taken on this item. 9. ANNOUNCEMENTS The Village Clerk read the announcements into the record. 10. VILLAGE COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilwoman Burch encouraged residents to attend the next Plaza 98 Event on March 10 and, on the same night, the Doctors Charter School’s Evening in the Courtyard event, and she further mentioned a Village-wide traffic study implementation agenda item is forthcoming. Councilman Meltz commended Mayor Glinn and everyone who helped coordinate the Mayor’s Gala, spoke about the Spring Concert, and the reopening of Shipwreck Cove on March 24. Responding to Councilman Meltz’s inquiry, Mr. Benton informed FDOT approved a new crosswalk on 101st Street and 6th Avenue. Due to safety concerns raised by FDOT, the crosswalk will not be placed at the intersection of the aforementioned location as requested by the Village. The crosswalk will be placed 70 feet to the north. Village staff shared their disapproval of FDOT’s proposed location and reached out to Kimley Horn, a consultant to the Village and FDOT, who will work with FDOT to possibly move the crosswalk further south. Vice Mayor Brady thanked the public for their participation, encouraged residents to attend the upcoming concerts hosted by the Fine Arts Commission, and further encouraged interested residents to apply to the Education Advisory Board. Mayor Glinn thanked the public for attending tonight’s meeting, encouraged residents to contact him, invited the residents to attend the Plaza 98 events, the Spring Concert, and the Evening in the Courtyard event. Mayor Glinn further thanked the Miami Shores Community Alliance, the sponsors, and everyone who helped coordinate the Mayor’s Gala, specifically Melida Matos, Angela Young, Bekky Leonard, Charles Million, and his wife, Denise Glinn. 5 11. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Village Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:00 PM.