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2018-09-04 Village Council Meeting Minutes1 MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2018 6:00 PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS (immediately following the First Budget Hearing) 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Glinn called the meeting to order at 6:15 PM. 2. MOMENT OF SILENCE/ PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL (4) 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 Before opening the Presentation Items, Mayor Glinn took the opportunity to announce his resignation, effective April 2019, due to his acceptance of a new professional opportunity in the Midwest. Mayor Glinn stated Village residents will elect his replacement this coming Spring at the same time as other three municipal seats. He further thanked the Village Council and Village staff for their competence and professionalism. 4. PRESENTATIONS Although it was not announced on the agenda, Mayor Glinn, on behalf of the Village Council, presented the August House of the Month Certificate to Phillippe Alluard, who thanked his architect and the Village’s Building Department for their guidance with the property’s renovation. A. HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD ANNUAL REPORT This item was deferred due to the absence of the board’s chairperson. B. FINE ARTS COMMISSION ANNUAL REPORT 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 ITEM 5B 2 Chairwoman Susan Ackley presented the commission’s annual report and answered questions posed by the Village Council. 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS (3 Minutes Time Limit Per Speaker) Mr. Victor Bruce spoke in support of Item 7C, which allows for interior structural materials, such as steel and wood, to be used when building in Miami Shores Village. Ms. Giselle Kovac, Miami Theatre Center Executive Director, spoke in support of Art in Public Places initiatives yet advocated for a vetting process as it relates to proposed art displays. Ms. Susan Ackley responded to Ms. Kovac’s comments by clarifying that the suggested vetting process would entail the Village Council establishing a Professional Advisory Committee, which should be comprised of artists and other subject matter experts. Mr. Ronnie Guillen conveyed support for Item 8A. Ms. Abeer Jadallah spoke in support of Item 8A and encouraged local businesses to phase out the use of plastic materials that cause pollution. Ms. Victoria, student at Doctors Charter School (DCS) and scuba diver, spoke in support of Item 8A due to the pollution she has witnessed during her clean-up diving efforts. Ms. Faith Gonzalez spoke in support of Item 8A and shared the environmental impact of plastic based on her experience as an environmental clean-up volunteer. Ms. Monica Gross invited residents to attend a Coastal Cleanup event hosted by the DCS STEM and Green Clubs on September 15 from 9AM -12PM at Oleta River State Park. Mr. Raul Parra and Ms. Alexandra Palomino, owners of Mima Market, spoke in support of Item 8A and further presented the Village Council with environmentally sustainable alternatives to plastic. Ms. Jessica Saintvil, District Policy Director for the Office of Congresswoman Frederica Wilson, provided an update by sharing that the Congresswoman’s Washington, D.C. Office has contacted the Congressional Research Service regarding available funding for the northeast sewer system improvements proposed in the Village’s Vulnerability Study. 6. CONSENT AGENDA (Items are routine, self-explanatory matters and are not expected to require discussion or review. Items will be enacted by one motion. If discussion is desired by any member of the Council, that item must be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately. If the public wishes to speak on a matter on the Consent Agenda, they must inform the Village Clerk prior to the start of the meeting. They will be recognized to speak prior to the approval of the Consent Agenda) The Village Clerk read the introductory statement and the caption of each item contained on the Consent Agenda. A motion was moved by Vice Mayor Brady and seconded by Councilwoman Burch to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously A. APPROVAL OF THE JULY 10, 2018 VILLAGE COUNCIL BUDGET WORKSHOP MINUTES Passed on Consent. B. APPROVAL OF THE JULY 17, 2018 VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES 3 Passed on Consent. C. A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE STATEWIDE MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT; AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO EXECUTE SUCH AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (STAFF: VILLAGE MANAGER). Passed on Consent. 7. ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING A. AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE, FLORIDA, AMENDING APPENEDIX A, ARTICLE IV ESTABLISHMENT OF REGULATIONS, ZONING SECTION 410 (2) SCHEDULE OF REGULATIONS, REMOVING THE REQUIREMENT FOR PLANNING BOARD APPROVAL FOR ADDITIONS OF LESS THAN 400 SQUARE FEET, PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (STAFF: PLANNING DIRECTOR). The Village Clerk read the caption of the Ordinance into the record. Planning and Zoning Director, Travis Kendall, provided a brief overview of the item and proposed amending Section 1 of the Ordinance (Section 410 of Appendix A) to include the following language for clarity purposes: - “except for additions 400 feet or less, which are not visible from the public right of way” Mr. Kendall answered questions posed by the Village Council regarding whether there were any concerns raised by the Planning and Zoning Board concerning the proposed square feet. By way of consensus, the Village Council directed Planning staff, through the Village Manager, to research previous Planning and Zoning Board Meetings Minutes to gather a sample size of previous requests for additions and to report such findings at second reading. Mayor Glinn moved to approve the Ordinance on first reading as amended with the correction proposed by staff. The motion was seconded by Vice Mayor. There being no further discussion, Mayor Glinn called for the vote, which was unanimous in favor of the motion. B. AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE, FLORIDA, RELATING TO ZONING; APENDIX “A”, AMENDING ARTICLE V, “SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS”, DIVISION 3 “HEIGHT REGULATIONS”, SECTION 508 “FINISHED GRADE OF PLOT”; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT, CODIFICATION, SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE (STAFF: PLANNING DIRECTOR). The Village Clerk read the caption of the Ordinance into the record. Mr. Kendall provided a brief overview of the item and answered questions posed by the Village Council. Mayor Glinn moved to approve the Ordinance on first reading. The motion was seconded by Vice Mayor. There being no further discussion, Mayor Glinn called for the vote, which was unanimous in favor of the motion. 4 C. AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE, FLORIDA, RELATING TO ZONING; APPENDIX “A”, AMENDING ARTICLE V, “SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS”, DIVISION 7 “QUALITY OF BUILDINGS”, SECTION 523.1 “CONSTRUCTION”; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT, CODIFICATION, SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE (STAFF: PLANNING DIRECTOR). The Village Clerk read the caption of the Ordinance into the record. Mr. Kendall provided a brief overview of the item, clarifying the proposed code amendment that was brought forth by the Village’s Building Official to allow for interior structural materials, such as steel and wood, to be used when building in Miami Shores Village. Responding to Councilwoman Burch’s inquiry, Mr. Kendall proposed amending Section 523.1 (4) - Covered Passageways - to include the following language on page 2, line 13 in lieu of “identified in this section”: - “identified in the first sentence of section one above” The Village Council discussed staff exploring other building materials for trellises, arbors, pergolas, and other similar structures prior to adopting the Ordinance. Mayor Glinn moved to approve the Ordinance on first reading as amended with the correction noted by staff and subject to staff revisiting building materials for trellises, arbors, and pergolas and inserting recommended language for Village Council consideration regarding such structures at Second Reading. The motion was seconded by Vice Mayor. There being no further discussion, Mayor Glinn called for the vote, which was unanimous in favor of the motion. 8. DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS A. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO REDUCE PLASTIC POLLUTION INCLUDING PLASTIC STRAWS, PLASTIC STIRRERS AND PLASTIC BAGS (SPONSORED BY: COUNCILMAN JONATHAN MELTZ). Councilman Meltz introduced the item, spoke about the importance of engaging residents with respect to the matter, and further advocated for educational outreach. Individual Councilmembers offered their respective position on the matter, specifically as it relates to seeking voluntary cooperation as opposed to regulatory imposition. By way of consensus, the Village Council directed the Village Manager to research and draft a report consisting of alternative recommendations establishing a framework for voluntary cooperation from the Village’s business community to reduce plastic pollution and for such findings to be presented at a future Village Council Meeting. No further action was taken on this item. B. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING CHANGING THE PROPOSED COMPREHENSIVE MASTER PLAN PUBLIC HEARING DATE TO MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2018 AT 6:00 PM DUE TO RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCE ON THE EVENING OF SEPTEMBER 18, 2018 (STAFF: VILLAGE CLERK) 5 Ms. Rodriguez introduced the item and Mayor Glinn explained, due to religious observance on the evening of September 18, 2018, staff proposes changing the Comprehensive Master Plan Public Hearing Date to Monday, September 17, 2018, subject to advertisement requirements. There was consensus amongst the Village Council to amend the Comprehensive Master Plan Hearing Date to Monday, September 17, 2018. No further action was taken on this item. C. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT LED STREET LIGHTING (STAFF: VILLAGE MANAGER) Mr. Benton provided a brief overview of the item, informing the Village Council that FPL inadvertently installed 42-watt LED bulbs instead of the 76-watt LED bulbs as part of the conversion and, consequently, he further requested consensus regarding the options outlined in the memo. Individual Councilmembers offered their respective position on the matter in light of resident complaints concerning the intensity of the 42-watt LED bulbs. By way of consensus, the Village Council directed the Village Manager to leave the current FPL LED 42-watt bulbs in place, thereby receiving a credit of approximately $640 per month in perpetuity, while exploring and testing neighborhoods that wish to have the brighter LED bulbs. No further action was taken on this item. D. SEWER SYSTEM PROJECT UPDATE BY THE VILLAGE MANAGER There was no update provided by Mr. Benton concerning the Sewer System Project. 9. ANNOUNCEMENTS The Village Clerk read the announcements. 10. VILLAGE COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilwoman Burch Councilwoman Burch spoke about Mayor Glinn’s resignation letter and wished him happy holidays. Councilman Meltz Councilman Meltz recognized Detective Josh Koop, Sergeant Abner Vargas, Detective Justin Zalonis, and Sergeant Paul Cazzola for their promotions and encouraged residents to congratulate them for keeping the community safe. Councilman Zelkowtiz Absent Vice Mayor Brady Vice Mayor Brady mentioned he is looking forward to working with the current Village Council for the next seven months. Mayor Glinn Mayor Glinn encouraged residents to apply for Village Board consideration, underscored the memo written by Mr. Benton concerning the new sidewalk at Shores Estates and thanked County Commissioner Audrey Edmonson for 6 helping the Village, and further wished all who observe Rosh Hashanah happy holidays. 11. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Village Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:47 PM. APPROVED ON: SEPTEMBER 17, 2018