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2019-03-05 MINUTES 1 Mayor MacAdam Glinn Vice Mayor Sean Brady Councilwoman Alice Burch Councilman Jonathan Meltz Councilman Steven Zelkowitz Tom Benton, Village Manager Richard Sarafan, Village Attorney Ysabely Rodriguez, Village Clerk MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, MARCH 5, 2019 6:30 PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Glinn called the meeting to order at 6:32 PM. 2. MOMENT OF SILENCE / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. 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 4. PRESENTATIONS 4.A. MARCH HOUSE OF THE MONTH PRESENTED TO THE SBARRA FAMILY (128 NE 94 STREET) Mayor Glinn, on behalf of the Village Council, made opening remarks and presented the Sbarra family with the March House of the Month Certificate of Recognition. 4.B. GREATER MIAMI SHORES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE QUARTERLY REPORT (BY: MEGAN GERSTEL) Director Megan Gerstel presented the Greater Miami Shores Chamber of Commerce Quarterly Report and answered questions posed by the Village Council. 2 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS Mr. Becky Leonard encouraged residents to attend the Miami Shores Property Association Candidate Forum and the Mayor’s Gala. She further thanked Mayor Glinn for bringing forth Item 9A and raised concerns regarding Miami Shores Elementary School (MSES). Mr. Gavin MacPhail spoke in favor of Item 9A and encouraged the Village Council to contact residents concerning the matter. Mr. Ronnie Guillen spoke about Item 7A, specifically as it relates to the Village Council conducting a workshop before second reading and spoke in favor of Item 9A. Mr. Daniel Perez spoke in favor of Item 9A. Ms. Christina White, although proud of sending her children to MSES, spoke about some of the deficiencies concerning the school and thanked the Village Council for considering the item. She further encouraged residents to take a tour of the facility. Mr. David Mejia spoke about item 9A and proposed additional resources for the school. Giselle Kovac spoke on behalf of the merchant collective regarding the status of the NE 2nd Avenue downtown development and further proposed ways to increase the vibrancy of the downtown district. 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. Vice Mayor Brady moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Burch, which passed unanimously. 6.A. APPROVAL OF THE FEBRUARY 19, 2019 VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES (STAFF: VILLAGE CLERK) Passed on Consent. 6.B. APPROVAL OF THE 2019 ELECTION BOARD (STAFF: VILLAGE CLERK). Passed on Consent. 3 7. ORDINANCE ON SECOND READING- PUBLIC HEARING 7.A. AN ORDINANCE OF MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL, AMENDING THE VILLAGE’S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN’S GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND POLICIES, CONSISTENT WITH THE VILLAGE’S EVALUATION AND APPRAISAL REPORT (EAR) OF THE VILLAGE’S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 163.3191, FLORIDA STATUTE; TOGETHER WITH OTHER AMENDMENTS THERETO; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (STAFF: PLANNING & ZONING DIRECTOR). Ms. Rodriguez read the title of the Ordinance into the record. Mayor Glinn opened the public hearing. As no one present wished to speak, Mayor Glinn closed the public hearing. Mr. Kendall, Planning and Zoning Director, introduced the item by providing an overview of statutory review process and the comments provided by the various agencies concerning the proposed comprehensive master plan. He further provided an overview of the executive summary, which outlines the technical changes made to the proposed comprehensive plan. Vice Mayor Brady moved to approve the Ordinance on Second Reading. Councilwoman Burch seconded the motion. Responding to Vice Mayor Brady’s inquiry, Mr. Kendall noted the Planning and Zoning Board recommended increasing the currently permitted FAR. Mayor Glinn, for the record, clarified a workshop was held before first reading on September 17, 2018. There being no further discussion, Mayor called for the vote, which passed in favor of the motion with a 4-0 vote. 8. RESOLUTION 8.A. A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE MIAMI SHORES SMART SHUTTLE SERVICE (STAFF: VILLAGE MANAGER). Ms. Rodriguez read the title of the Resolution into the record. Mr. Benton introduced the item, which requests the Village Council to authorize the Village Manager to execute the agreement concerning grant funding awarded to the Village for the complimentary Miami Shores SMART Shuttle Service. Mayor Glinn proposed integrating neighboring municipalities, specifically including a stop in the Village of El Portal to optimize the use of the SMART Shuttle. 4 Vice Mayor Brady moved to approve the Ordinance on Second Reading. Councilwoman Burch seconded the motion. There being no further discussion, Mayor called for the vote, which passed in favor of the motion with a 4-0 vote. 9. DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS 9.A. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING AUTHORIZATION FOR THE VILLAGE TO NEGOTIATE WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS THE FOLLOWING FOUR THINGS RE: MIAMI SHORES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: 1) A PROGRAMMATIC INVESTMENT IN THE SCHOOL (I.E. CAMBRIDGE PROGRAM, IPREP NORTH, ETC.); 2) THE STRUCTURE OF THE FINANCING OF THE INVESTMENT; 3) COORDINATION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT OF THE PHYSICAL FACILITY AND POSSIBLE JOINT USE; AND 4) OVERSIGHT OF THE PROCESS (SPONSORED BY: MAYOR MACADAM GLINN). Mayor Glinn provided an overview of the item and spoke about his meeting with Superintendent Carvalho regarding the feasibility of a programmatic investment in MSES, the improvement of the school field and possibly securing a joint-use partnership agreement between the Village and MSES. Mayor Glinn turned the discussion item over to board member Dana Vignale, who introduced the Miami Shores Education Advisory Board members who were present (Chairman Antonio Netto, Ms. Patricia Walker, Mr. Doug Garber, and PTA designee Ms. Christina Crespi), delivered a presentation on the preliminary results of the parent survey, and answered questions posed by the Village Council. Mayor Glinn further elaborated on the four components mentioned in the discussion item title to engage fellow Councilmember feedback on the proposed collaboration. Councilwoman Burch spoke about the challenges associated with shared use of the school field. Should the Village Council enter into a joint-use agreement for the use of the physical facility, Mayor Glinn advocated for a pro forma analysis to determine potential cost savings due to anticipated changes. Mayor Glinn stated he is seeking Village Council authorization to meet with the Superintendent along with staff to negotiate a framework that encompasses the four points outlined in the item title. Mayor Glinn moved for the Village Council to authorize him to meet with the Office of the Superintendent along with staff to negotiate a proposal between the Village and MSES that encompasses (1) programmatic investment in the school; (2) the structure of the financing of the investment; (3) coordination of the redevelopment of the physical facility and possible joint use; and (4) oversight of the process. Vice Mayor Brady seconded the motion. There being no further discussion, Mayor called for the vote, which passed in favor of the motion with a 4-0 Vote. 5 No further action was taken on this item. 9.B. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO APPROVE THE MAILING OF THE PROPOSED STORMWATER UTILITY RATE INCREASE NOTICE (STAFF: VILLAGE MANAGER). Mr. Benton provided a brief overview of the item concerning the proposed Stormwater utility rate increase, which would help support capital improvement projects associated with drainage and sea level rise issues. He sought approval to proceed with the legal advertisement of the ordinance amendment. Councilwoman Burch explained, based on a Stormwater Utility Rate comparison conducted by staff, the findings revealed the Village’s current rate is significantly lower compared to other municipalities. There being no further discussion, there was a consensus amongst the Village Council to authorize staff to advertise the public notice. No further action was taken on this item. 10. ANNOUNCEMENTS The Village Clerk read the announcements. 11. VILLAGE COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilwoman Burch- Councilwoman Burch thanked staff for contributing to the success of Unity Day. Councilman Meltz- Councilman Meltz announced the Miami Shores Community Shred Day will be held on Saturday, April 27 at 4PM. Vice Mayor Brady- Vice, Mayor Brady spoke about the engagement of the community concerning Item 9A and thanked staff for helping with Unity Day. Mayor Glinn- Mayor Glinn spoke about the revitalization of the downtown district and encouraged residents to attend the Mayor’s Gala. 12. ADJOURNMENT There being no further discussion, the meeting was adjourned at 8:20 PM.