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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 2 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” 3 - 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. 4 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.