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2017-12-5 Village Council Meeting Minutes1 TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2017 6:30 PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Glinn called the meeting to order at 6:35 P.M. 2. MOMENT OF SILENCE/ PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL Present (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. PUBLIC COMMENTS (3 Minutes Time Limit Per Speaker) Doug Barnes voiced support for additional green space in the Village. Victor Bruce spoke in favor of the proposed zoning changes for the Downtown District. 5. PRESENTATION A. PROCLAMATION PRESENTION TO MR. DAVID DACQUISTO Mayor Glinn, on behalf of the Village Council, presented Mr. David Dacquisto, Planning and Zoning Director, with a proclamation in honor of his tenure and dedication to Miami Shores Village. 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 6. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES A. NOVEMBER 21, 2017 VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES A motion was moved by Vice Mayor Brady and seconded by Councilwoman Burch to approve the November 21, 2017 Village Council Meeting Minutes. The motion passed unanimously. 7. ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING A. AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL, MIAMI SHORES, FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE 2018 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT SCHEDULE ANNUAL UPDATE TO THE MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE 2025 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (STAFF: FINANCE DIRECTOR). Madam Clerk Rodriguez read the title of the Ordinance into the record. Planning and Zoning Director David Dacquisto provided an overview of the item. Mr. Sarafan recommended amending the ordinance to reflect the correction of the following scrivener’s errors: on Line 6 “Plan” and on Line 18 “Shores.” Councilwoman Burch provided information on the Transportation Alternative Program (TAP) grant and its relation to CITT funds. Mr. Benton provided an update on the Capital Improvements Project Schedule and further mentioned he will be seeking the input of the Village Council in the near future to prepare for the next budget. A motion was moved by Vice Mayor Brady and seconded by Councilwoman Burch to approve the Ordinance on First Reading as amended. There being no further discussion, Mayor Glinn called for the vote, which was unanimous in favor of the motion. B. AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL, MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 6 BUILDING AND BUILDING REGULATIONS, OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF ORDINANCES, BY AMENDING SEC. 6-12 BY TECHNICAL AMENDMENT, TO ELEVATE CONSTRUCTION IN FLOOD HAZARD AREAS INCLUDING FLOOD HAZARD AREAS DESIGNATED AS COASTAL A ZONES TO NOT LESS THAN TWO FEET ABOVE THE BASE FLOOD ELEVATION OR THE DESIGN FLOOD ELEVATION, WHICHEVER IS HIGHER, PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Madam Clerk read the title of the Ordinance into the record. Mr. Dacquisto provided a brief overview of the item. Mr. Dacquisto spoke about the prospects of flood insurance reduction and its relation to the item and CRS points. Mr. Dacquisto clarified existing properties will not be required to retrofit their home if the ordinance is adopted. 3 A motion was moved by Vice Mayor Brady and seconded by Councilwoman Burch to approve the Ordinance on First Reading. There being no further discussion, Mayor Glinn called for the vote, which was unanimous in favor of the motion. 8. VILLAGE BOARD APPOINTMENT (STAFF: VILLAGE CLERK) A. APPOINTMENT TO THE GENERAL EMPLOYEE PENSION BOARD (1 Employee Vacancy) Applicants: Travis Kendall Jim McCoy Madam Clerk introduced the item. Paper ballots were voted to fill one vacancy. The results of the balloting are as follows: J. MELTZ A. BURCH M. GLINN S. BRADY Travis Kendall Jim McCoy     Mr. Jim McCoy was reappointed to the General Employee Pension Board. 9. DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS- NEW BUSINESS A. DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE CREATION OF A NEW VILLAGE BOARD THAT WOULD FACILITATE THE PROGRESS OF THE VILLAGE’S EDUCATION COMPACT WITH MIAMI-DADE PUBLIC SCHOOLS (SPONSORED BY: VICE MAYOR BRADY). Vice Mayor Brady provided a brief overview of the item, thereby recommending the creation of an Education Advisory Board to facilitate the progress of the Village’s Education Compact. Vice Mayor Brady communicated some of the goals for the prospective board, which include exploring public private partnerships and grants, driving civic engagement from an early age, and engaging the voices of the Parent Teacher Associations (PTAs) and the community broadly, to name a few. Mr. Sarafan recommended the governing document be drafted in the form of an Ordinance if the Council desires to establish the board. Vice Mayor Brady provided the following recommendations with respect to the board’s membership criteria: - Composition: 7 members (residents and representation from PTAs) - Mission: exploring and implementing the activities and outcomes outlined in the Education Compact. - Meeting Frequency: to be established by the board members - Governing Document: Ordinance 4 By way of consensus, the Village Council directed staff to bring forth an ordinance establishing an Education Advisory Board based on the discussed criteria. No further discussion or action was taken on this item. B. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING DEMOLITION OF THE STRUCTURE ON THE LOT LOCATED AT 9301 NE 2ND AVE AND CONVERTING THAT PROPERTY INTO A PARK (SPONSORED BY: VICE MAYOR BRADY). Vice Mayor Brady provided a brief overview of the item. Mayor Glinn spoke in favor of scheduling a public hearing to gage the attitude of the residents with respect to alternative use for the property. Councilwoman Burch advocated for the Village lobbyist to focus his effort on acquiring said grants to cover the conversion of the property and other initiatives. Discussion ensued on possibly scheduling a public hearing to gage the attitude of the residents, the importance of securing matching grants, and suggestions regarding the alternative use of the property. By way of consensus, the Village Council directed staff to provide an assessment of the current condition of the property to determine its strengths and weaknesses with respect to the property’s safety, ADA compliance, and affordability for alternative use. The Village Council also authorized the Village Manager to consult with an architect and engineer to conduct exploratory work. No further discussion or action was taken on the item. C. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING MOVING THE DATE OF THE SECOND MEETING IN JANUARY 2018 (STAFF: VILLAGE CLERK). Madam Clerk introduced the item, thereby recommending moving the date of the second meeting in January due to the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. A motion was moved by Councilwoman Burch and seconded b y Vice Mayor Brady to move the second January meeting to January 23, 2018. The motion passed unanimously. D. AUTHORIZATION TO SHOW 9900 BUILDING (STAFF: VILLAGE MANAGER) Mr. Benton introduced the item. By way of consensus, the Village Council authorized the Village Manager to display the 9900 building to interested parties. No further discussion or action was taken on the item. 10. ANNOUNCEMENTS The Village Clerk read the announcements into the record. 5 11. VILLAGE COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilman Meltz spoke about the Farmers Market and the Winterfest turn-out, the upcoming Rain Barrel Program event, and further advocated for a Village grant writer. Councilwoman Burch commended staff for the Holiday decorations throughout Village Hall, spoke about the Plaza 98 event, the turn-out at the Farmers Market and thanked the person who found her mobile phone at the event. Vice Mayor Brady asked for clarification with respect to future Council Meetings and wished everyone Happy Holidays. Mayor Glinn spoke about the Farmers Market and the Plaza 98 event. He also spoke about the 9900 Building and the Catholic Charities building with respect to its potential to generate revenue and excitement for the Downtown District. 12. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Village Council, the meeting adjourned at 7:55 P.M.