2018-04-17 Minutes1
MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, APRIL 17, 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
Also Present: Tom Benton, Village Manager
Ysabely Rodriguez, Village Clerk
Richard Sarafan, Village Attorney
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS (3 Minutes Time Limit Per Speaker)
Mr. Robert Menge presented a letter concerning short-term vacation rentals to the Village Council and further
shared his experience regarding the matter.
Ms. Kathleen Redmond advocated for water fountains in Bayfront and Memorial Parks and further advocated
for a unified calendar of all Village events.
Mr. Jorge Mallo spoke in opposition to short-term vacation rentals and shared his experience concerning the
matter.
Mr. Lou Perez spoke in favor of the traffic calming items on the agenda and highlighted the importance of
enforcement.
5. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
A. APPROVAL OF THE APRIL 3, 2018 VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
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
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A motion was moved by Councilwoman Burch and seconded by Councilman Zelkowitz to approve the April
3, 2018 Village Council Meeting Minutes. The motion passed unanimously.
6. ORDINANCE ON FIRST READING
A. AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE,
FLORIDA, RELATING TO ZONING; APENDIX “A”, AMENDING ARTICLE IV,
“ESTABLISHMENT OF REGULATIONS”, SECTION 402, “COMPLIANCE WITH
CUBAGE RESTRICTIONS”; REGULATING SUBDIVISION OF RESIDENTIAL
LOTS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT, CODIFICATION, SEVERABILITY AND AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. (STAFF: PLANNING & ZONING DIRECTOR).
The Village Clerk read the title of the Ordinance into the record.
Mr. Travis Kendall, Planning and Zoning Director, provided a brief overview of the item and answered
questions posed by the Village Council.
A motion was moved by Vice Mayor Brady and seconded by Mayor Glinn to approve the Ordinance on First
Reading.
Mayor Glinn opened the floor to public comments and subsequently closed it, as no one present wished to
speak on the matter.
There being no discussion, Mayor Glinn called for the vote, which passed unanimously.
7. RESOLUTIONS
A. A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
FLORIDA, EXPRESSING SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGEMENT TO THE CITY OF
WESTON AND VARIOUS OTHER MUNICIPALITIES AND MUNICIPAL OFFICERS
REGARDING THEIR PENDING LITIGATION SEEKING A DECLARATION THAT
THE PROVISIONS SET FORTH IN SECTION 790.33, FLORIDA STATUTES,
PUNISHING ELECTED OFFICIALS FOR VIOLATING THE PREEMPTION
RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION, ARE
INVALID. (STAFF: VILLAGE ATTORNEY).
The Village Clerk read the title of the Resolution into the record.
Mr. Sarafan provided a brief overview of the item and answered questions posed by the Village Council.
Councilman Zelkowitz spoke in opposition to the second whereas and last whereas clauses on the first page,
Section 1 and Section 2 of the last page.
Councilman Meltz favored supporting legislation that directly affects the residents of Miami Shores Village
and leaving items such as 7A to the applicable branch of government.
A motion was moved by Mayor Glinn and seconded by Councilman Zelkowitz to approve the Resolution as
amended, subject to the following changes:
- delete the second whereas clause on page 1
- insert “may” in the last whereas clause prior to “desire”
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- replace language in Section 1 of page 2 with “Miami Shores Village supports and encourages the
City of Weston and others seeking to challenge the Onerous Preemption Penalties referenced in the
Leon County Circuit Court Action.”
- delete Section 2 on page 2
There being no further discussion, Mayor Glinn called for the vote, which carried a 4-1 voice vote. Councilman
Meltz voted in opposition.
B. A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE,
FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TO
INITIATE 25 MPH SPEED LIMITS AND SIGNS IN APPROVED LOCATIONS
THROUGHOUT THE VILLAGE (STAFF: VILLAGE MANAGER).
The Village Clerk read the title of the Resolution into the record.
Mr. Benton introduced the item, thereby stating the passage of this resolution is a County requirement in
order to initiate the 25 MPH speed limits and signs project.
A motion was moved by Councilman Zelkowitz and seconded by Councilwoman Burch to approve the
Resolution.
There being no discussion, Mayor Glinn called for the vote, which passed unanimously.
8. DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS
A. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING IMPLEMENTING A 25 MPH
TRAFFIC CALMING PROGRAM (STAFF: VILLAGE MANAGER).
Mr. Benton provided a brief overview of the item, which is detailed in his memo to the Village Council, and
answered questions posed by the Village Council.
Mr. Benton sought direction from the Village Council concerning the preferred style of sign posts given the
updated information.
Responding to Councilman Meltz’s inquiry, Mr. Benton clarified funding for traffic calming initiatives, such as
the 25 MPH speed limits and signs changes, derives from the Half-Penny Transportation Tax.
Mr. Benton recommended for staff to work with the County to determine the cost of installing rubberized traffic
calming devices, and if the cost is determined before the Village is ready to proceed with the permanently
installed asphalt devices, the information is to be brought forth for Village Council consideration.
A motion was moved by Councilwoman Burch and seconded by Councilman Zelkowitz to authorize the Village
Manager to proceed with the 25 MPH speed limit signs in approved locations, to continue with the decorative
green sign posts project while simultaneously working with the County to determine the cost of installing
rubberized traffic calming devices, and if the cost is determined before the Village is ready to proceed with
the permanently installed asphalt devices, the information is to be brought forth for Village Council
consideration.
There being no discussion, Mayor Glinn called for the vote, which passed unanimously.
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B. SEWER SYSTEM PROJECT UPDATE BY THE VILLAGE MANAGER.
Mr. Benton did not have any updates concerning the item.
9. ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Village Clerk read the announcements.
10. VILLAGE COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilwoman Burch suggested for the local LimeBike representative to present an update on the
program’s progress and ways to maximize its implementation; she further
announced the presentation of FIVE hosted by the Fine Arts Commission on
April 20.
Councilman Meltz spoke about the importance of speed enforcement throughout the Village.
Councilman Zelkowitz No comments
Vice Mayor Brady No comments
Mayor Glinn spoke about the vacation rental ordinance and thanked residents for
attending the meeting.
11. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Village Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:27 PM.