2019-01-15 MINUTES1
MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, JANUARY 15, 2019 6:30 PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1. CALL TO ORDER
Vice Mayor Brady called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM.
2. MOMENT OF SILENCE/ PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL (4)
Vice Mayor Sean Brady
Councilwoman Alice Burch
Councilman Jonathan Meltz
Councilman Steven Zelkowitz
Mayor MacAdam Glinn was absent.
Also Present: Tom Benton, Village Manager
Ysabely Rodriguez, Village Clerk
Richard Sarafan, Village Attorney
4. PRESENTATIONS
A. JANUARY HOUSE OF THE MONTH CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION PRESENTED TO THE
BASSETT FAMILY (270 NE 104 STREET).
Vice Mayor Brady, on behalf of the Village Council, presented the Bassett Family with the January House of
the Month Certificate of Recognition.
B. PROCLAMATION PRESENTED TO BARRY UNIVERSITY MEN’S SOCCER TEAM IN
RECOGNITION OF THE 2018 NCAA DIVISION II NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP.
Councilman Meltz made opening remarks regarding the team’s victory.
Vice Mayor Brady, on behalf of the Village Council, presented Barry University Men’s Soccer Team with a
proclamation in honor of the 2018 NCAA Division II National Championship.
C. PROCLAMATION PRESENTED TO BARRY UNIVERSITY WOMEN’S TENNIS TEAM IN
RECOGNITION OF THE 2018 NCAA DIVISION II NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP.
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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Councilman Meltz made opening remarks regarding the team’s victory.
Vice Mayor Brady, on behalf of the Village Council, presented Barry University Women’s Tennis Team with
a proclamation in honor of the 2018 NCAA Division II National Championship.
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS (3 Minutes Time Limit Per Speaker)
Mr. Dick DiRenzo spoke about the condition of the property located at 105 NW 92 Street and requested the
Village Council take action on the property. He further spoke about excessive speeding and advocated for
increased enforcement.
Ms. Miryam Rojas spoke in favor of Items 7B and 7C.
Mr. Omar Cassola spoke in favor of amending the Film Permit Ordinance to allow for additional live and still
filming throughout the year.
Ms. Susan Ackley spoke about the utility wrap initiative and further asked the Village Council to support the
item.
Mr. Victor Bruce spoke in support of Item 7C and further commended the Building Department for enabling
online access to the permitting process. Mr. Bruce also spoke in support of revisiting the Community Center
renovation project.
Ms. Michelle Sandler spoke in favor of amending the Film Permit Ordinance to allow for more live and still
filming throughout the year.
Ms. Christina LaBuzetta, owner of Location Resources, spoke in support of allowing more film permits
throughout the year, which she believes displays Miami Shores’ splendor.
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.
Councilman Meltz requested to pull Item 6B for discussion.
Councilman Zelkowitz moved to approve the Consent Agenda as amended. The motion was seconded by
Councilwoman Burch and passed unanimously.
A. APPROVAL OF THE DECEMBER 4, 2018 VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Passed on Consent.
B. AWARD OF RFP #2019-11-02, VIDEO ANALYTICS, TO 50 STATE TECHNOLOGY, INC. AND
AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL RELATED DOCUMENTS TO
EFFECTUATE THE AGREEMENT (STAFF: VILLAGE MANAGER).
Councilman Meltz expressed his support for the item, but he pulled it for discussion to provide background
information for the public’s benefit.
Public Works Director Scott Davis provided answers to questions posed by the Village Council.
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Councilman Meltz moved to approve Item 6B and Councilman Zelkowitz seconded the motion. The motion
passed unanimously.
C. AWARD OF RFP #2019-10-01RB, SEWER SYSTEM MAINTENANCE REBID, TO MESSINA &
ASSOCIATES, INC. AND AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL
RELATED DOCUMENTS TO EFFECTUATE THE AGREEMENT (STAFF: VILLAGE
MANAGER).
Passed on Consent.
7. DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS
A. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING LITTER ORDINANCE (SPONSORED
BY: COUNCILMAN JONATHAN MELTZ).
Councilman Meltz introduced the item by expressing support for the Frist Amendment and proceeded to
explain his concern regarding litter caused by solicited and unsolicited material regardless of the content.
Councilman Meltz further mentioned the intent of the item is to discuss ways to address littering and to seek
consensus with respect to the next course of action should individual Councilmembers choose to support the
proposed ordinance.
Individual Councilmembers offered their respective position on the matter.
Responding to some of the questions raised by Councilmembers, Mr. Sarafan mentioned many municipalities
use the Florida Litter Law as a framework for their local litter ordinance and he further clarified that the
proposed ordinance is content neutral and defines unsolicited and solicited material as well as the placement
of such content.
Mr. Sarafan thanked Darci Cohen, who formerly worked for his office, for conducting extensive research on
the item.
By way of consensus, the Village Council directed staff to bring forth the proposed the ordinance on first
reading with the appropriate whereas clauses for Village Council consideration.
No further action was taken on this item.
B. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION FOR A REVIEW OF ARTICLE IV OF THE VILLAGE
CODE OF ORDINANCES: COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHY AND FILMING (SPONSORED BY:
COUNCILWOMAN ALICE BURCH).
Councilwoman Burch introduced the item by citing some of the concerns raised by residents with the existing
Film Permit ordinance, namely whether it is a permit or a license, Saturday filming restrictions, fees compared
to other municipalities, and the seasonality of the demand. Councilwoman Burch suggested amending the
ordinance to allow twelve (12) film permits to be issued per year while adhering to the 30-day inactivity after
the expiration of the permit provision.
Mr. Benton provided historical perspective, brief overview of the film permitting process, and shared some of
the specific concerns applicants have with the current ordinance.
Mr. Sarafan clarified the Village strives to strike a balance between allowing property owners to use their
property for filming in a residential district while considering the rights and interests of the neighbors.
Councilman Meltz stated the importance of comparing the Village’s film permit ordinance to other municipality
standards prior to making any decisions on the matter.
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By way of consensus, the Village Council directed staff to research the policies of other municipalities with
respect to live and still film permits (cost and types of arrangem ent) and to report such findings for future
Village Council consideration.
No further action was taken on this item.
C. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING ARTWORK WRAPS ON TRAFFIC
CONTROL BOXES (STAFF: VILLAGE MANAGER).
Mr. Benton provided a brief overview of the item, stating the Fine Arts Commission has requested permission
from the Village Council to wrap the traffic control boxes at several intersections within the Village with a vinyl
decorative wrap. The proposed locations are 95th Street and North Miami Avenue, and 95th and 98th Street
at NE 2nd Avenue.
Mr. Benton clarified the anticipated cost for each wrap is approximately $1,000 and funding for this project
will come from the Fine Arts Commission Budget.
Vice Mayor Brady moved to approve artwork wraps on traffic control boxes and for the Fine Arts Commission
to provide a report on the project. Councilman Zelkowitz seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
No further action was taken.
D. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE CURRENT YEAR LEGISLATIVE
AGENDA (STAFF: VILLAGE MANAGER).
Mr. Benton introduced the item and requested Village Council input relative to the Village legislative priorities
outlined in his memo to the Village Council.
Fausto Gomez, Village lobbyist, spoke about where the Village may s tand in Tallahassee with respect to the
proposed legislative priorities, specifically as it relates to drainage projects and Doctors Charter School
operations and capital funding.
Responding to Vice Mayor Brady, Mr. Gomez provided information regarding the 2019 legislative session
revisiting the front-yard vegetable garden matter.
No action was taken on this item.
8. ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Village Clerk read the announcements.
9. VILLAGE COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilwoman Burch Councilwoman Burch spoke about Winterfest and thanked the Recreation
Director, Angela Dorney and her staff for their hard work. She further
encouraged residents to attend the Community Bike Ride on Saturday,
February 9.
Councilman Meltz Councilman Meltz encouraged residents to attend free tree giveaway, asked
staff to advertise events and services, such as the shred-a-thon and the
Community Shuttle, which is a free service from Brightline downtown to
Community Center.
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Councilman Zelkowitz Councilwoman Zelkowitz wished everyone a Happy New Year. He further
commended Victor Bruce for encouraging renovations to the Community
Center despite the outcome of the 2017 bond referendum .
Vice Mayor Brady Vice Mayor Brady encouraged residents to attend the free tree give away,
extended his condolences, on behalf of the Village, to Mayor Glinn due to
the passing of his mother, he congratulated Audrey Edmondson for her
appointment as County Chairperson, and he further echoed Councilman
Zelkowitz’s comments regarding the renovation of the Community Center.
10. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Village Council, the meeting adjourned at 8:13 PM.