2024-09-03 Council Minutes1
MEETING MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024 6:30 PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1) CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Burch called the meeting to order at 8:29 PM.
2) MOMENT OF SILENCE / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3) ROLL CALL
Present:
Mayor George Burch
Vice Mayor Jesse Valinsky
Councilmember Jerome Charles
Councilmember Sandra Harris
Councilmember Neil Cantor
Also Present:
Village Manager Esmond Scott
Village Attorney Chanae Wood
Village Clerk Ysabely Rodriguez
4) ORDER OF BUSINESS
Councilmember Harris asked for the deferral of board appointments in the interest of time.
Councilmember Charles voiced concern on not having enough time to research board
appointment applications. There was consensus amongst the Village Council to keep board
appointments on the agenda. Village Manager Scott deferred item 11C to the September 17th
Council meeting.
Mayor Burch moved to approve the order of business as amended, deferring item 11C to the
next meeting and to have item 5C moved to the beginning of the meeting. Councilmember
Charles seconded the motion which carried a 5-0 voice vote.
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5) PRESENTATIONS
5.A PRESENTATION REGARDING MIAMI SHORES PARTICIPATION IN INTERNATIONAL
COASTAL CLEANUP DAY (BY: DAVE DOEBLER- VOLUNTEER CLEAN-UP.ORG).
Dorothy Campbell, resident of Miami Shores, provided an overview of the event, which will be
held on September 21, 2024 (9am to 12pm), and encouraged residents to volunteer at said event.
5.B PRESENTATION REGARDING THE MIAMI SHORES BOAT PARADE COMMUNITY
OUTREACH PROJECT (BY: KIM JUANICO MCADAM).
Kim McAdam provided an overview of the event and asked residents to support the event in any way
possible.
5.C THE PROMOTION OF A POLICE CAPTAIN, POLICE SERGEANT, AND POLICE DETECTIVE
ALONG WITH THE OFFICER OF THE YEAR PRESENTATION.
Chief of Police David Golt, promoted Officer Justin Zalonis to the rank of Police Captain, Officer Evan
Greene to the rank of Police Sergeant, Officer Christopher McDonald to the rank of Police Detective
and presented the Officer of the Year award for 2023 to Officer Martha Tejera.
6) BOARDS/COMMITTEES REPORT
6.A HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD REPORT CONCERNING HISTORIC MARKERS
(PRESENTED BY: CHAIRPERSON PATRIZIA BONADUCE).
Ms. Bonaduce provided an overview of the item, requesting Council consideration of the historic
markers. Vice Mayor Valinsky and Councilmember Charles thanked the committee and residents time
and efforts in putting together their presentation to the Council.
Village Clerk Rodriguez spoke about encouraging the boards and committees to utilize the new boards
and committees section of the agenda to update the Council on recommendations.
Councilmember Harris also reminded the boards and committees to consult with legal regarding
procedures.
Village Attorney Wood clarified that the process of passing historic marker guidelines was not properly
addressed from a procedural standpoint. Such matters should be presented to the staff liaison and the
Village Attorney for review. Staff in turn presents the item to the Village Council.
6) MANAGER'S UPDATE
Village Manager Scott provided an update regarding various projects that are to be completed.
Councilmember Cantor presented the Capital Projects tab which is now on the main website for any
updates to ongoing projects in the Village. Village Manager Scott also introduced the new Public Works
Director Delroy Peters to the Council.
7) PUBLIC COMMENTS
Peter Hosfeld spoke about the possible use of the 9900 building for the display of art exhibits hosted
by the Fine Arts Commission.
Village Clerk Rodriguez read eComments into the record.
9) CONSENT AGENDA
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9.A APPROVAL OF THE JULY 2, 2024 VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES (STAFF: VILLAGE
CLERK).
Vice Mayor Valinsky moved to approve the consent agenda and Mayor Burch seconded the
motion which carried a 5-0 voice vote.
9.B APPROVAL OF THE JULY 15, 2024 BUDGET WORKSHOP MINUTES (STAFF: VILLAGE
CLERK).
PASSED ON CONSENT.
9.C APPROVAL OF THE JULY 16, 2024 VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES (STAFF:
VILLAGE CLERK).
PASSED ON CONSENT.
10) BOARD APPOINTMENTS
10.A APPOINTMENTS TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD (STAFF: VILLAGE CLERK).
Village Clerk Rodriguez provided opening remarks, detailing the application and selection
process.
After applicants introduced themselves, paper ballots were cast with the following results:
FIRST ROUND BURCH VALINSKY HARRIS CHARLES CANTOR
FELIPE AZENHA
JOHN BOLTON X X X X
VICTOR BRUCE X
JESSE CANGIANO
BETH DUNLOP X
KIRK GILLILAND-
RODRIGUEZ
PATRICK HUBER
ALEJANDRO LEAL
ROSEMARY MAYBERRY
JOHN MOORE X
MICHAEL O’HARA X X X X
BRANDON SPIRK X X X X
John Bolton, Michael O’Hara and Brandon Spirk were appointed to the Planning and Zoning
Board.
10.B APPOINTMENTS TO THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD (STAFF: VILLAGE CLERK).
Village Clerk Rodriguez provided opening remarks, detailing the application and selection process
and also read eComments into the record.
After applicants introduced themselves, paper ballots were cast with the following results:
FIRST ROUND BURCH VALINSKY HARRIS CHARLES CANTOR
SETH BRAMSON x x
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BETH DUNLOP
PAUL PARKER
JEFFREY SAADEH x x x x
PAULA SPIRK
CORREA x x x x
Jeffrey Saadeh and Paula Spirk Correa were appointed to the Historic Preservation Board.
10.C APPOINTMENTS TO THE CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD (STAFF: VILLAGE CLERK).
Village Clerk Rodriguez provided opening remarks, detailing the application and selection
process.
Vice Mayor Valinsky moved to appoint Jesse Cangiano, Kirk Gilliland-Rodriguez and Patrick
Huber to the Code Enforcement Board. Councilmember Harris seconded the motion which carried
a 5-0 voice vote.
10.D APPOINTMENT TO THE AD HOC TRAFFIC ADVISORY COMMITTEE (STAFF: VILLAGE
CLERK).
Village Clerk Rodriguez provided opening remarks, detailing the application and selection
process.
Vice Mayor Valinsky moved to appoint Dennis Leyva to the Ad Hoc Traffic Advisory Committee.
Councilmember Harris seconded the motion which carried a 5-0 voice vote.
Discussion ensued regarding the adjournment of the meeting pursuant to the rules of procedures
which requires the meeting to end by 10:00 PM unless extended by the majority of the
Councilmembers.
In response to Councilmember Charles' inquiry, Village Attorney Wood explained that while the
pending items are not urgent, delaying the legal advertisement ordinance could have a financial
impact on the Village.
11) ORDINANCE(S) ON FIRST READING
11.A AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE VILLAGE S
CODE OF ORDINANCES BY AMENDING CHAPTER 6, BUILDINGS AND BUILDING
REGULATIONS, ARTICLE I, IN GENERAL, SECTION 6-4, PERMITS APPLICATION
GENERALLY TO UPDATE REGULATIONS TO CONFORM WITH THE FLORIDA BUILDING
CODE REQUIREMENTS FOR PERMITTING AND REMOVE OBSOLETE PROVISIONS
RELATED TO SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE ( STAFF:
BUILDING OFFIICAL).
The item was deferred to the September 17, 2024 Village Council meeting.
11.B AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE, FLORIDA,
COMPREHENSIVELY AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY CREATING
CHAPTER 1, GENERAL PROVISIONS, SECTION 16-2, PUBLIC NOTICE; ADVERTISEMENT
AND NOTICE BY PUBLICATION ON PUBLICLY ACCESSIBLE WEBSITES, AND AMENDING
CHAPTER 2, ADMINISTRATION, CHAPTER 11, HISTORIC PRESERVATION, AND
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CHAPTER 15, OFFENSES, ALL TO ALLOW PUBLICATION OF LEGALLY REQUIRED
ADVERTISEMENTS AND NOTICES TO BE MADE IN ANY MANNER PERMITTED UNDER
FLORIDA LAW, INCLUDING THROUGH PUBLICLY ACCESSIBLE WEBSITES; PROVIDING
FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (STAFF: VILLAGE ATTORNEY).
The item was deferred to the September 17, 2024 Village Council meeting.
11.C AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE, FLORIDA,
AMENDING CHAPTER 18, PERSONNEL, ARTICLE III, GENERAL EMPLOYEES PENSION
PLAN, AMENDING SECTION 18-38, DEFINITIONS; AMENDING SECTION 18-43,
MEMBERSHIP; AMENDING SECTION 18-45, CREDITABLE SERVICE; AMENDING SECTION
18-46, SERVICE RETIREMENT ANNUITY; AMENDING SECTION 18-51, VESTING;
AMENDING SECTION 18-63, DEFERRED RETIREMENT OPTION PLAN; PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (STAFF: VILLAGE MANAGER).
The item was deferred to the September 17, 2024 Village Council meeting.
12) RESOLUTION(S)
12.A A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE, FLORIDA,
DESIGNATING 565 GRAND CONCOURSE AS A VILLAGE HISTORIC LANDMARK;
PROVIDING FOR INSTRUCTIONS UPON APPROVAL; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE (STAFF: PLANNING AND ZONING DIRECTOR).
The item was deferred to the September 17, 2024 Village Council meeting.
13) MANAGER'S REPORT
No comments.
14) ATTORNEY'S REPORT
No comments.
15) ANNOUNCEMENTS
No comments.
16) VILLAGE COUNCIL COMMENTS
No comments.
17) ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Burch moved to adjourn the meeting at 10:00 PM according to the rules of procedures.
Councilmember Harris seconded the motion which carried a 3-2 voice vote. Councilmembers
Charles and Cantor voted in opposition. The meeting adjourned at 10:02 PM.
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