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2022-07-05 Minutes1 MEETING MINUTES July 5, 2022 6:30 PM 9900 NE 2nd Avenue 1) CALL TO ORDER Mayor Harris called the meeting to order at 6:33 PM. 2) MOMENT OF SILENCE / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3) ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmember Katia Saint Fleur Vice Mayor Daniel Marinberg Mayor Sandra Harris Councilmember Alice Burch Councilmember Crystal Wagar ALSO PRESENT: Village Attorneys Sarah Johnston and Chanae Wood Village Clerk Ysabely Rodriguez Village Manager Esmond Scott 4) PRESENTATIONS 4.A 2022 FLORIDA CITIZENSHIP AWARD PRESENTED TO: MIAM SHORES BROCKWAY MEMORIAL LIBRARY. Ms. Eryn Russell, from the Florida League of Cities, presented Miami Shores Brockway Memorial Library with the 2022 Florida Citizenship Award in recognition of their project entry: Miami Shores Village, Brockway Memorial Library: A Conduit for Historic Preservation. 2 4.B RECREATION DEPARTMENT PRESENTATION PROVIDED BY: ANGELA DORNEY, RECREATION DIRECTOR. Ms. Angela Dorney, Recreation Director, and Ms. Jackie Villagran presented their departmental report and answered questions posed by the Village Council. 4) PUBLIC COMMENTS The public offered no comments. Village Clerk Rodriguez read eComments into the record which have been attached hereto as Exhibit A. 6) ORDINANCE(S) ON FIRST READING 6.A AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE, FLORIDlA, AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY CREATING CHAPTER 24, “ART IN PUBLIC PLACES” ARTICLE I, “ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PROGRAM,” SECTIONS 24-1 THROUGH 24-13 TO PROVIDE REGULATIONS FOR THE ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PROGRAM; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (STAFF: RECREATION DIRECTOR) Village Clerk Rodriguez read the caption of the ordinance into the record. Ms. Angela Dorney, Recreation Director, provided an overview of the item. Ms. Susan Ackley, Fine Arts Commission Chair, asked the Village Council to support the adoption of the ordinance as it provides accountability and respectability regarding art in public places initiatives. Vice Mayor Marinberg suggested for staff to look at the development project definition and consider revising. Discussion ensued regarding the public benefit plan, specifically whether gross calculations affect places of worship. Vice Mayor Marinberg suggested lowering the square feet requirement to 7,500. The Village Council requested additional information pertaining to the proposed Art in Public Places ordinance to identify the appropriate development threshold. Staff was tasked with compiling a list showing the average size of development (in sq. ft.) occurring within the Village over the last five years. Councilmember Burch moved to approve the ordinance on first reading, subject to the above-noted amendments and research. Vice Mayor Marinberg seconded the motion, which carried a 5-0 voice vote. 3 7) RESOLUTION(S) 7.A A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE, FLORIDA; AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (FDOT) FUNDED TURF AND LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE CONTRACT RENEWAL BETWEEN FDOT AND MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (STAFF: PUBLIC WORKS) Village Clerk Rodriguez read the caption of the resolution into the record. Mr. Christopher Miranda, Public Works Director, spoke about the maintenance contract renewal between the Village and FDOT and asked for Village Council support. Mr. Scott mentioned said contract helps the Village supplement costs. Councilmember Saint Fleur moved to approve the resolution and Vice Mayor Marinberg seconded the motion, which carried a 5-0 voice vote. 8) DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS 8.A DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING PRIDE PARADE IN OCTOBER (SPONSORED BY: VICE MAYOR DANIEL MARINBERG). Vice Mayor Marinberg introduced the item, indicating the proposed event promotes economic development, community vibrancy, and unity. Mayor Harris opened item-specific public comments. Giselle Kovac, event organizer, asked for the Village Council's support in hosting a Pride Parade in November 2022, starting at Grand Concourse and ending at the Recreation Center field where there will be food vendors and entertainment. The event will include the collaboration of neighboring municipalities, such as El Portal, Biscayne Park, and North Miami. Organizations such as SAFE, Miami Foundation, and Barry University have offered their support. Vice Mayor Marinberg spoke about the logistics associated with in-kind services provided by Village staff. Mayor Harris raised concerns regarding traffic and the fiscal impact of the requested services that may be provided by staff. Responding to Vice Mayor Marinberg’s request for the Village Manager to comment on such concerns, Mr. Scott responded by suggesting for such events to be presented during the budget cycle to discuss and determine if there is a desire to proceed with the proposal. Mr. Scott agreed to provide an estimate regarding in-kind services for such event. Councilmember Saint Fleur moved to support the Pride Parade event and direct the village manager to bring forth the dollar amount related to hosting such event and Councilmember Wagar seconded the motion which carried a 5-0 voice vote. No further action was taken on this item. Councilmember Saint Fleur left the meeting at 7:30 PM. 4 9) MANAGER'S REPORT Mr. Scott provided an overview of recent operational matters and answered questions posed by the Village Council. 10) ANNOUNCEMENTS The Village Clerk read the announcements. 11) VILLAGE COUNCIL COMMENTS Vice Mayor Marinberg commended the Parks and Recreation Department for the fireworks display. He further spoke about the tragic shooting of Highland Park, IL. Councilmember Wagar spoke about there being a day where we do not have to experience future shootings. Councilmember Wagar thanked Parks and Recreation for their report. Councilmember Wagar gave a shout out to MSPD for speed enforcement. Lastly, she thanked the Village Attorneys for their effort and support. Councilmember Burch spoke about the Village Newsletter and the Flagler trail. Councilmember Burch further shared that 1984 was the last time there was a parade in Miami Shores. Councilmember Burch congratulated Miami Shores Brockway Library for earning the Florida Citizenship Award. Mayor Harris did not offer comments. 12) ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Village Council, the meeting adjourned at 7:56 PM. Village Council Meeting Time: 07-05-22 18:30 eComments Report Meetings Meeting Time Agenda Items Comments Support Oppose Neutral Village Council 07-05-22 18:30 17 2 2 0 0 Sentiments for All Meetings The following graphs display sentiments for comments that have location data. Only locations of users who have commented will be shown. Overall Sentiment Village Council 07-05-22 18:30 Agenda Name Comments Support Oppose Neutral 6.A) AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE, FLORIDlA, AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY CREATING CHAPTER 24, “ART IN PUBLIC PLACES” ARTICLE I, “ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PROGRAM,” SECTIONS 24-1 THROUGH 24-13 TO PROVIDE REGULATIONS FOR THE ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PROGRAM; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (STAFF: RECREATION DIRECTOR) 1 1 0 0 8.A) DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING PRIDE PARADE IN OCTOBER (SPONSORED BY: VICE MAYOR DANIEL MARINBERG). 1 1 0 0 Sentiments for All Agenda Items The following graphs display sentiments for comments that have location data. Only locations of users who have commented will be shown. Overall Sentiment Agenda Item: eComments for 6.A) AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE, FLORIDlA, AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY CREATING CHAPTER 24, “ART IN PUBLIC PLACES” ARTICLE I, “ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PROGRAM,” SECTIONS 24-1 THROUGH 24-13 TO PROVIDE REGULATIONS FOR THE ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PROGRAM; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (STAFF: RECREATION DIRECTOR) Overall Sentiment Kate Mason Location: Submitted At: 2:55pm 07-05-22 I support the Art in Public Places Program. Miami Shores deserves to have an amazing and well-funded arts program. My family and I have truly enjoyed all the events we've attended and look forward to many more. However, I have some questions and concerns that should be explored before the Village should formally adopt the Program: 1) the definition of "art" does not include public performances, does that mean the Public Art Fund will not help pay for the live events like concerts? 2) the exceptions listed are for damaged structures, schools and churches and the fee seems to directly apply to government projects, so does that mean we will pay approximately $400,000 into the Public Art Fund if we move forward with a new recreation center? If so, I think we need to give some thought on the timing of this Program; 3) Do we have a projection of how much money the Village needs to be able to have a great Fine Arts Program? Depending on that number, is there a better way to fund that until we have some of our bigger government projects out of the way like those identified by the strategic plan: Converting Septic To Sewer, Developing Parks & Green Space, Building Community Center, Renovating Country Club, and Upgrading & Funding the Sea Wall? Agenda Item: eComments for 8.A) DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING PRIDE PARADE IN OCTOBER (SPONSORED BY: VICE MAYOR DANIEL MARINBERG). Overall Sentiment John Ise Location: Submitted At: 9:49am 07-05-22 I support a Pride parade BUT believe it should be folded into November 5th Unity Day. Unity Day was created to celebrate the diversity of the Village across ALL groups that make up the collective mosaic of Village life. No group should be apart from any other group but rather celebrated collectively during Unity Day.