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2022-11-01 Minutes1 MEETING MINUTES NOVEMBER 1, 2022 6:30 PM 9900 BUILDING 1) CALL TO ORDER Mayor Harris called the meeting to order at 6:31 PM. 2) MOMENT OF SILENCE / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3) ROLL CALL Councilmember Alice Burch Councilmember Crystal Wagar Vice Mayor Daniel Marinberg arrived at 6:35 PM. Mayor Sandra Harris ALSO PRESENT: Village Attorneys Sarah Johnston and Narinah Jean-Baptiste Village Clerk Ysabely Rodriguez Village Manager Esmond Scott Councilmember Katia Saint Fleur was absent. 4) ORDER OF BUSINESS Vice Mayor Marinberg requested the addition of a companion discussion item on changing the public hearing date of the Comprehensive Plan amendment to Item 12A. Councilmember Wagar moved to approve the order of business as amended and Councilmember Burch seconded the motion, which carried a 3-0 voice vote. (Vice Mayor Marinberg was not present at the time of voting). 5) PRESENTATIONS 5.A PRESENTATION ON THE STATUS OF THE BACK BAY COASTAL STORM RISK MANAGEMENT STUDY BY: MIAMI-DADE COUNTY CHIEF RESILIENCE OFFICER, JIM MURLEY AND THE USACE. 2 Mr. Jim Murley delivered a presentation along with the Army Corp of Engineers regarding the recommended plan, stakeholder comments, re-initiation efforts, next course of action, and answered questions posed by the Village Council. He further encouraged the Village Council to send a representative to attend and participate at the November 14 charrette to discuss step 1 of year 1. 6) PUBLIC COMMENTS Sarah McSherry spoke about the petition campaign concerning the comprehensive plan amendments and further thanked the Village Council and staff for investing time in coordinating all of the public meetings. She further asked for additional public meetings concerning the comprehensive plan. Mike Loffredo spoke about the comprehensive plan and compared it to business plan, naming three components, which he believes the village has not satisfied. Jesse Valinski offered an apology regarding comments he made about the downtown district. He further spoke about Miami Shores being a primarily single-family community. Nancy Dowson spoke about the proposed comprehensive plan amendments and expressed concerns regarding the absence of traffic simulations related to the proposed amendments to the comprehensive plan. Beth Boone spoke about the Miami Light Project moving to the Miami Theatre Center. Village Clerk Rodriguez read eComments into the record. 7) CONSENT AGENDA Village Clerk Rodriguez read the caption of each item listed under the consent. To avoid confusion with the Biscayne corridor, a request was made to amend the 10/18/2022 minutes to reflect the following: “Councilmember Burch proposed the following changes to the comprehensive plan: - 105th Street & Biscayne Boulevard: Return the multi-family residential zoning to the 10500 th Street and Biscayne Boulevard property and work on the zoning code with resident input prior to the review of the Comprehensive Plan.” Vice Mayor Marinberg moved to approve the Consent Agenda, with the meeting minutes as amended, and Councilmember Burch seconded the motion, which carried a 4-0 voice vote. 7.A APPROVAL OF THE OCTOBER 18, 2022 VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES (STAFF: VILLAGE CLERK). PASSED ON CONSENT AS AMENDED. 7.B A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE, FLORIDA, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) BETWEEN MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE, ON BEHALF OF THE MIAMI SHORES POLICE DEPARTMENT, AND THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION (IRS-CI), TO PARTICIPATE IN THE IRS FINANCIAL INVESTIGATIVE STRIKE TEAM ? HIDTA FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEVELOPING AND ASSISTING WITH CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS AND ASSET FORFEITURES RELATED TO ILLEGAL ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE UNITED STATES 3 JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF SOUTHERN FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING VILLAGE OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE THE MOU; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (STAFF: POLICE CHIEF). PASSED ON CONSENT. 7.C A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE AND THE MIAMI-DADE TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ORGANIZATION (TPO) TO PERMIT THE VILLAGE TO RECEIVE $60,000 IN GRANT FUNDING FOR THE TRANSPORTATION SMART PLAN; AUTHORIZING VILLAGE OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (STAFF: PLANNING & ZONING DIRECTOR). PASSED ON CONSENT. 8) ORDINANCE(S) ON SECOND READING- PUBLIC HEARING 8.A AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY MODIFYING APPENDIX A, ZONING, ARTICLE IX, ADMINISTRATION, SECTION 906, ISSUANCE OF DEVELOPMENT ORDERS TO PROVIDE FOR EXPIRATION AND EXTENSION OF DEVELOPMENT ORDERS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (STAFF: PLANNING & ZONING DIRECTOR). Village Clerk Rodriguez read the caption of the ordinance into the record. Mayor Harris opened the public hearing and subsequently closed it as no one present approached the lectern to speak. Ms. Claudia Hasbun, Planning & Zoning Director introduced the item and recommended approval. Councilmember Burch moved the adoption of the ordinance and Vice Mayor Marinberg seconded the motion, which carried a 4-0 voice vote. 9) ORDINANCE(S) ON FIRST READING 9.A AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY AMENDING APPENDIX A, ZONING, ARTICLE V, SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS, DIVISION 17, LANDSCAPING, SECTION 536, DESIGN STANDARDS, TO REMOVE THE PERCENTAGE LIMITATION FOR SYNTHETIC TURF IN THE REAR YARD; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (STAFF: PLANNING & ZONING DIRECTOR). Village Clerk Rodriguez read the caption of the ordinance into the record. Ms. Claudia Hasbun introduced the item, indicating the proposed ordinance allows the use of synthetic turf in the entire rear yard of a single family home property with a required setback of five (5) feet from the side and rear property line. It reduces the minimum pile length of the material from three-fourth inch to one-half inch, and eliminates the setback from a residential structure. In addition, instead of a sample of the material, a detailed written description specifying the characteristics of the selected material to be used is needed at the permitting process. 4 Vice Mayor Marinberg noted corrections to line 57, indicating “and” should be removed from the below- noted sentence. Vice Mayor Marinberg further suggested adding “side yard” to said sentence and asked staff to consider defining rear yard. “Artificial Turf is permitted in the rear yard and of any lot in any residential zoning district.” Councilmember Wagar moved to approve the ordinance on first reading, subject to the above- referenced changes and Councilmember Burch seconded the motion, which carried a 4-0 voice vote. 10) VILLAGE BOARD APPOINTMENT(S) 10.A APPOINTMENTS TO THE CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD (3 VACANCIES). Village Clerk Rodriguez provided an overview of the item, noting the three applicants (Barry Perl, Robert Vickers, and Paul Gromadzki) may be appointed by acclamation given there are three vacancies. Responding to Vice Mayor Marinberg’s inquiry, Village Clerk Rodriguez clarified that Mr. Gromadzki applied to the Personnel Appeals Board as well. However, given both boards are decision-making in nature, Village Attorney Johnston clarified Mr. Gromadzki can only be appointed to one of the boards due to dual office holding provisions. Discussion ensued regarding the appointment of Jessica Pluhar to the Personnel Appeals Board and directing the Village Clerk to extend the application period for the additional vacancy on said Board. Vice Mayor Marinberg moved to appoint Barry Perl, Robert Vickers, and Paul Gromadzki to the Code Enforcement Board and Councilmember Burch seconded the motion, which carried a 4-0 voice vote. 10.B APPOINTMENT TO THE PERSONNEL APPEALS BOARD (2 VACANCIES). Vice Mayor Marinberg moved to appoint Jessica Pluhar to the Personnel Appeals Board and Councilmember Burch seconded the motion, which carried a 4-0 voice vote. 10.C DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD RECONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENTS (SPONSORED BY: VICE MAYOR DANIEL MARINBERG). Vice Mayor Marinberg provided opening remarks, addressing the letter sent by Historic Preservation Board (HPB) incumbents whereby they requested reconsideration of the recent HPB appointments given that such board does not have an architect or architectural historian as stipulated in the Village Code Ordinance. Responding to Vice Mayor Marinberg’s inquiry concerning the architectural historian discipline, Village Attorney Johnston explained the Village Council has latitude in determining who meets said qualifications, as the Village Code does not provide a description of the architectural historian designation. Furthermore, Village Attorney Johnston clarified, by virtue of the Village Council appointing the latest members to the HPB, the majority of the Councilmembers determined that at least one of the selected applicants met said criteria. Village Attorney Johnston further clarified the HPB has the prerogative of appointing a nonvoting special advisor to said board pursuant to the Village Code of Ordinances. Mayor Harris opened public comments. 5 John Bachay, current board member, spoke about Mr. Castellanos' professi onal background as a licensed architect and general contractor; he further spoke about Mr. Castellanos’ contributions to the HPB. Hearing no dissenting views from individual Councilmembers regarding the recent HPB appointments and the required professional/educational backgrounds, Vice Mayor Marinberg concluded discussion regarding the item. There was no further discussion or action taken. 11) RESOLUTION(S) 11.A A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE, FLORIDA, CREATING AN AD HOC CHARTER REVIEW COMMITTEE; ESTABLISHING THE SCOPE OF REVIEW AND COMPOSITION; PROVIDING FOR SUNSET OF THE COMMITTEE; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, IMPLEMENTATION, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE (SPONSORED BY: COUNCILMEMBER CRYSTAL WAGAR). Village Clerk Rodriguez read the caption of the resolution into the record. Councilmember Wagar provided opening remarks. Responding to Councilmember questions, Village Attorney Johnston clarified the Charter Review Committee has 90 days to review and provide recommendations, if any, upon approval of the proposed resolution. Village Clerk Rodriguez clarified the deadline to submit an approved resolution, specifying the charter amendment questions, to the Miami-Dade Elections Department is February 10, 2023. Mayor Harris opened public comments; seeing no one approach the lectern, Mayor Harris closed public comments. Councilmember Burch moved approval of the resolution and Councilmember Wagar seconded the motion, which carried a 4-0 voice vote. 12)DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS 12.A DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE CALVIN GIORDANO & ASSOCIATES (CGA) CONTRACT (SPONSORED BY: VICE MAYOR DANIEL MARINBERG). Vice Mayor Marinberg spoke about the various deferments of the ordinance on first reading concerning the comprehensive plan amendments and raised discussion on whether the Village should continue working with CGA on said ordinance. Councilmember Burch asked for clarification with respect to the nexus between the Village Council’s postponements of said proposed ordinance and the current discussion item. Vice Mayor Marinberg clarified the Village has heard the comments offered by the public at various meetings where said consultants have been present to deliver presentations and answer questions. Given the number of deferments and dollars expended on services rendered by CGA and legal advertisements, Vice Mayor Marinberg expressed interest in the Village Council discussing the course of the comprehensive plan amendment process. 6 Responding to Mayor Harris’ inquiry regarding the scope of CGA’s services, Village Manager Scott explained the only component not covered under the existing scope of services are costs associated with additional meetings. Vice Mayor Marinberg noted the majority of residents who signed the petition reside east of NE 2nd Avenue. Vice Mayor Marinberg proffered working with the 2010 version of the comprehensive plan (incorporating the revisions) if the Village Council is unable to come to an agreement on the latest proposed amendments. Councilmember Burch expressed interest in the Village Council conducting a line-by-line review of the 2010 comprehensive plan in light of her unfamiliarity with the 2010 version. Responding to Councilmember Burch, Vice Mayor Marinberg indicated going back to the 2010 comprehensive plan would fix the errors of the 2018 comprehensive plan and it would give back unlimited density to Barry University. Councilmember Burch read a statement into the record regarding growth, density, and property values. Individual Councilmembers shared their respective comments regarding the continued retention of CGA. There was consensus for the Village to continue working with CGA as stipulated in the agreement. Councilmember Burch asked CGA to provide a draft of the 2010 comprehensive plan with the required changes. There was no further discussion or action taken. 12A.1 DISCUSSION ON CHANGING THE PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT (SPONSORED BY: VICE MAYOR DANIEL MARINBERG). Vice Mayor Marinberg reiterated his inability to attend the December 6 Village Council meeting due to a professional commitment. Vice Mayor Marinberg suggested moving the comprehensive plan ordinance on first reading to the January 3, 2023 Village Council Meeting. Vice Mayor Marinberg moved to change the time certain deferment of the ordinance on first reading concerning the Comprehensive Plan amendments from the December 6, 2022 Village Council Meeting to the January 3, 2022 Village Council Meeting. Councilmember W agar seconded the motion for discussion. Discussion ensued regarding the January 3, 2023 Village Council Meeting’s proximity to the New Year Holiday. Alternatively, Councilmember W agar suggested an amendment to the motion, requesting a special meeting on Tuesday, December 13, 2022. Vice Mayor Marinberg accepted the amendment. There being no further discussion, Mayor Harris called the question and the motion carried 4-0 voice vote. Mr. Scott reported that CGA is not available on such date. However, they are available on W ednesday, December 14, 2022. Vice Mayor Marinberg moved to change the time certain deferment of the ordinance on first reading concerning the Comprehensive Plan amendments from December 13, 2022 to December 14, 2022 at 6:30 PM. Councilmember W agar seconded the motion. 7 There being no further discussion, Mayor Harris called the question and the motion carried 4-0 voice vote. There was no further discussion or action taken. 12. B DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING NE 2ND AVENUE ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS / RAISED MEDIAN (SPONSORED BY: VICE MAYOR DANIEL MARINBERG). Mayor Harris asked the Village Clerk to read eComments into the record. Vice Mayor Marinberg indicated the purpose of the item is to inform residents of the upcoming project and to discuss, with public input, the prospect of the Village going beyond the scope of the County’s project with respect to beautification and traffic safety measures in the near future. Mr. Scott provided a background information regarding his follow-up discussions with Miami-Dade County and the Public Works Department concerning the project, which precedes his employment with the Village. Initial conversations regarding said project began approximately four years ago with former Village Manager Benton. Mr. Scott further reported there are no conceptual schematics at this time. Councilmember Burch indicated County representatives (at the Business W orkshop) spoke about hosting public charrettes. Vice Mayor Marinberg advocated for Village administration to share the Village’s vision and requests with the County. Councilmember Wagar left the meeting at 8:46 PM. There was no further discussion or action taken. 13) MANAGER'S REPORT Village Manager Scott provided an update regarding the Village’s 90th Anniversary Celebration. 14) ATTORNEY'S REPORT 14. A NOVEMBER 2022 VILLAGE ATTORNEY REPORT Village Attorney Johnston provided a brief overview of the pending items concerning the Village Attorney’s Office. 15) ANNOUNCEMENTS Village Clerk Rodriguez read the announcements. 16) VILLAGE COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Alice Burch spoke about the Community Center improvements and Hispanic Heritage month events. 8 Mayor Sandra Harris spoke about the Miami Light Project coming to Miami Shores. Vice Mayor Daniel Marinberg- No comments 17) ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Village Council, the meeting adjourned at 8:49 PM. Village Council Meeting Time: 11-01-22 18:30 eComments Report Meetings Meeting Time Agenda Items Comments Support Oppose Neutral Village Council 11-01-22 18:30 30 12 4 5 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 11-01-22 18:30 Agenda Name Comments Support Oppose Neutral 5.A) PRESENTATION ON THE STATUS OF THE BACK BAY COASTAL STORM RISK MANAGEMENT STUDY BY: MIAMI-DADE COUNTY CHIEF RESILIENCE OFFICER, JIM MURLEY AND THE USACE. 3 0 2 0 6) PUBLIC COMMENTS 5 1 3 0 9.A) AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY AMENDING APPENDIX A, “ZONING,” ARTICLE V, “SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS,” DIVISION 17, “LANDSCAPING,” SECTION 536, “DESIGN STANDARDS,” TO REMOVE THE PERCENTAGE LIMITATION FOR SYNTHETIC TURF IN THE REAR YARD; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (STAFF: PLANNING & ZONING DIRECTOR). 2 2 0 0 12.A) DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE CALVIN GIORDANO & ASSOCIATES (CGA) CONTRACT (SPONSORED BY: VICE MAYOR DANIEL MARINBERG). 1 0 0 0 12.B) DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING NE 2ND AVENUE ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS / RAISED MEDIAN (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 5.A) PRESENTATION ON THE STATUS OF THE BACK BAY COASTAL STORM RISK MANAGEMENT STUDY BY: MIAMI-DADE COUNTY CHIEF RESILIENCE OFFICER, JIM MURLEY AND THE USACE. Overall Sentiment Guest User Location: Submitted At: 2:40pm 11-01-22 An expensive transformation of a small village to an unknown entity. Costly , complicated infrastructure. Flux in population ESG Guest User Location: Submitted At: 2:26pm 11-01-22 Expensive transformation of small village to unknown entity. Costly, complicated infrastructure. ESG. Guest User Location: Submitted At: 2:13pm 11-01-22 Margaret R Rente 9805 NE 4th Avenue Road Agenda Item: eComments for 6) PUBLIC COMMENTS Overall Sentiment Kathy Shorr Location: Submitted At: 2:39pm 11-01-22 Good evening, I would respectfully request that all council members familiarize themselves with Ordinance No 2019-04, the amendment to the Comprehensive Plan, signed on March 5, 2019. Referencing page 5: Objective 2: Protection of single family residential areas. Direct future growth and development and redevelopment so as to minimize the intrusion of incompatible land uses into single family residential areas. Monitoring and Evaluation: The existing Future Land Use Map (FLUM) is consistent with this objective. Upon an application request to amend the FLUM, the Village shall evaluate application for consistency with the FLUM. Achievement of this objective shall also be quantified by the implementation of the following policies: Policy 2.1: Maintain a future land use map pattern and zoning pattern which keeps multi-family, office, commercial and other incompatible uses out of single family residential areas. NW 112th Terrace, NW 11th Terrace, NW 2nd Avenue between 112th & 103rd st also including all streets perpendicular to NW 2nd Ave are single family home residential areas. The proposed Barry development of 850 units in 5 story apartment buildings is "incompatible land use" being pushed into a single family home residential area. Thank you. Guest User Location: Submitted At: 2:28pm 11-01-22 Good Evening, this is Carol Eannace Respondek, 1162 NE 105 St. Thank you to the Council members who voted to defer voting on the Comp Plan at the last meeting. I'm looking forward to the community meetings that were discussed at that time and hope that you'll make plans for that very soon. As evidenced by the last meeting, there is an overwhelming community sentiment against the proposed density and additional building height contained in the current Comp Plan. Although some may say that misinformation is the cause of the outcry by residents, I believe that's not true. I hope that community meetings will not include another presentation by CGA, which some of us have heard many times now, but rather a question and answer session, with the answers provided by our Village Manager, Assistant Manager and Director of Planning. It's important for all residents to understand fully exactly what has been proposed and we hope that our elected officials will listen closely to the concerns of the residents. None of you were elected to change the Comp Plan. That was not on the ballot almost two years ago. I think it's important that you listen to each neighborhood and deliver to each neighborhood the will of the people. In my neighborhood, I do not want to see a couple of 5 story mixed use buildings on 105th & Biscayne. That is completely out of character with our single family and multifamily neighborhood to the east. Please retain the historic multifamily designation on this property. Thank you. Guest User Location: Submitted At: 2:11pm 11-01-22 An expensive transformation of a small village into an unknown entity. Costly complicated infrastructure. ESG Janet Goodman Location: Submitted At: 10:54am 11-01-22 Janet Goodman 1174 NE 105th Street : I am against the proposed Neighborhood Mixed Use designation of the 10500 Biscayne Boulevard property. The site has been historically designated Multi-Family. A proposed building height of 5 stories is five times the historic building height there and is ridiculously high adjacent to single-family one-story homes. Two stories would be twice the historic building height for that site. The proposed 37 dwelling units will bring 110 new residents with scores of vehicles that will congest the already traffic-heavy Biscayne Boulevard, which is one of two arteries that lead out from my Miami Shores Estates neighborhood. Thank you for taking the gas station off the table for this property located next to fragile Biscayne Canal. Guest User Location: Submitted At: 11:45am 10-27-22 Susan Ackley, 1119 NE 99th ST. I support removing the limitations of artificial turf for back yards. TY. Agenda Item: eComments for 9.A) AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY AMENDING APPENDIX A, “ZONING,” ARTICLE V, “SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS,” DIVISION 17, “LANDSCAPING,” SECTION 536, “DESIGN STANDARDS,” TO REMOVE THE PERCENTAGE LIMITATION FOR SYNTHETIC TURF IN THE REAR YARD; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (STAFF: PLANNING & ZONING DIRECTOR). Overall Sentiment Guest User Location: Submitted At: 2:02pm 11-01-22 William Hulme 196 NE 105th ST I support this change Jonathan Jerome Location: Submitted At: 12:48pm 11-01-22 I think that the look and feel of the top quality artificial turfs are far superior than what can be achieved with the type of grass that we can grow and maintain in South Florida. Plus, water bills for maintaining the lawns in the heat that we have had is getting out of control. I think this should be expanded further to allow for synthetic grass to be used in the front as well. The Village Beautiful will be more beautiful with green vibrant turf vs dying, muddy, ugly lawns. I’d replace my entire front tomorrow if allowed. Will make my property beautiful year round and save money on watering. Thanks Agenda Item: eComments for 12.A) DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE CALVIN GIORDANO & ASSOCIATES (CGA) CONTRACT (SPONSORED BY: VICE MAYOR DANIEL MARINBERG). Overall Sentiment Guest User Location: Submitted At: 3:19pm 11-01-22 Maria McGuinness. Agenda Item 12A regarding the hired consultant’s contract is vague and provides no information for a resident to determine what will be discussed or decided. At the January 18, 2022 Council meeting, Sylvia Vargas and David Alex of Calvin Giordano & Associates gave the first presentation regarding inconsistencies within the 2018 FLUM and its legend as well as with the text of the 2018 Comprehensive Plan. When asked about what data is needed to support a comp plan amendment, Ms. Vargas answered and described “a variety of data that the comprehensive plan collects for different elements….” Ms. Vargas acknowledged the importance of analyzing current levels of service as well as capacity and population including the existing population, population projections and the projected population from the perspective of zoning capacity. Ms. Vargas also stated, “These are just some of the things that we will be looking into in order to document not just your current land use pattern but the capacity of land for future development….” Ms. Vargas described two parallel tracks: 1) what the community wants; and 2) what the facts tell you that you can have. Ms. Vargas explained that “the most important pieces [of the analysis] are population, capacity of land and capacity of infrastructure.” To date, the hired consultants have not followed their own protocols and have not answered basic questions that have been repeatedly asked by residents and must be answered to comply with Florida law. What is the projected population twenty years out? What is the projected population from the perspective of zoning capacity? What are the current levels of public services and what is the capacity twenty years out? Miami Shores is an almost built-out predominantly single family residential community with approximately 2.5 square miles of land above water. Miami Shores has thrived for more than 90 years. Please require the hired consultants to comply with Florida law and do what they agreed to do when they were hired initially: provide the data, surveys, studies and analysis regarding the projected population, capacity of land and capacity of infrastructure to support the density they are proposing for the Neighborhood Mixed Use by Barry University, Downtown Mixed Use and Neighborhood Mixed Use at 10500 Biscayne Boulevard. Thank you. Agenda Item: eComments for 12.B) DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING NE 2ND AVENUE ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS / RAISED MEDIAN (SPONSORED BY: VICE MAYOR DANIEL MARINBERG). Overall Sentiment Guest User Location: Submitted At: 2:54pm 11-01-22 Good Evening. My name is Kim Flower and I am the owner of Flight Wine Lounge on NE 2nd Ave. The merchants in our downtown corridor are very concerned about the proposed NE 2nd Avenue “improvements.” The first we heard about the plan to tear up 2nd Avenue and put in a concrete median was at the Downtown Business Owners Meeting on Oct. 11th. We (including the building landlords) were all in shock to hear that construction was slated Oct. 2023. No one from the village had notified any of the businesses or the landlords of this project that directly affects our livelihood. There is no doubt that NE 2nd Avenue needs improvement. People speed through our downtown constantly, there is no safe space for cyclists and the list goes on. Tearing up NE 2nd Ave to add a median will create noise, dust, vibration and really hurt storefront businesses. The vibrations will cause products to fall off shelves and the digging will send dust & debris into businesses; it will also mean shutting down any sidewalk dining. The worst part of this plan is that construction is slated to start in Oct. 2023 and continue for at least 6 months. This means that we will come off the slowdown of the summer and continue to be slow due to the construction – this will literally kill some businesses! One of the things we learned was that the proposed medians are to be concrete (without landscaping) with mid- block pedestrian crossings with the flashing light system. The cost to install just one is around $10,000 and, while the signals are a great concept, they don't always work well in real life, as the flashing lights confuse both pedestrians and drivers. I, respectfully, ask that the Council hold several workshops for landlords and business owners to meet with Public Works, Village Staff, & the county so we can discuss our needs and develop drawings that promote safety, functionality, future development needs and good design. A realistic plan for time management of this project needs to be developed to do the least amount of damage to the businesses. This is the 3rd time in my 18 years of being a resident that NE 2nd is going to be torn up. Let’s plan this so we only have to dig once and promote resilient and sustainable development in our downtown. Let’s design a NE 2nd Ave that is safe, functional AND beautiful and let’s, please, consider the needs of the business owners. Thank you.