12-15-1986 Special MeetingSPECIAL MEETING
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL
December 15, 1986
The Special Meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held on
December 15, 1986 at the Village Hall commencing at 6:30 p.m. with the following
members present:
Mayor Karen Kirby
Robert S. Butler, Jr.
Kevin P. O'Connor
Elspeth Jensen
Marty Stofik
Also present L.R. Forney, Jr., Village Manager
William F. Fann, Jr., Village Attorney
The meeting began with Reverend Frank Stevens, Miami Shores Christian
Church, giving the invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
MINUTES.
(a) The Regular Council Meeting of December 2, 1986 - Mrs. Stofik made a motion
to approve the minutes as written. Dr. Butler seconded and it was passed
unanimously.
Receipt Acknowledged:
(b) Country Club Advisory Board 11/17/86.
(c) Recreation Advisory Committee 11/10/86.
(d) Code Enforcement Board 12/4/86.
(e) Downtown Revitalization Board 12/3/86.
(f) Planning and Zoning Board 12/22/86.
PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD ITEM.
(a) Request for final approval of plans for St. Rose of Lima School addition,
Item 6, Minutes of 12/11/86.
Mr. O'Connor made a motion to uphold the decision of the Planning and Zoning
Board. Dr. Butler seconded. Mr. Grau presented the plans for the school
addition. Mr. LuBien, Building and Zoning Director, explained that the plans
were being submitted to Council for approval simply because of the magnitude.
The motion passed unanimously.
ZONING ORDINANCE CHANGE. Second Reading - Tabled December 2, 1986.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SCHEDULE OF REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO
PERMITTED USES IN B-1 AND B-2 DISTRICTS, AS SET FORTH IN ARTICLE
IV OF THE MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE ORDINANCE NO. 270; DELETING EXPRESS
AUTHORIZATION OF PRIVATE CLUB HALL, LAUNDROMATS, THEATERS AND BUS
TERMINALS AND INCIDENTAL SIGNS AS PERMITTED IN ARTICLE V OF B-1
AND B-2 DISTRICTS; AUTHORIZING THE SALE AND CONSUMPTION OF BEER AND
WINE UNDER LIMITED CONDITIONS IN SAID DISTRICTS; AUTHORIZING THE
SALE AND CONSUMPTION OF FOOD OUT OF DOORS IN SAID DISTRICTS;
PROVIDING EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mrs. Stofik made a motion to remove from the table. Mr. O'Connor seconded
and the vote was unanimous. Mrs. Stofik made a motion to approve the amendment to
the zoning ordinance. Dr. Butler seconded.
The Village Attorney noted that language had been added to Section 4,
Paragraph 1, of the proposed amendment to clarify that beer and wine could not be
sold to occupants of a motor vehicle. He stated this was not a substantive change
in the amendment so it could be passed on final reading at this meeting.
Mrs. Jensen moved to amend the Ordinance to prohibit the sale of beer and
wine outside during the hours of 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. during school periods. The
motion died for lack of a second. Mayor Kirby stated she would second the motion
if it were amended to prohibit any outside sale of beer or wine. Mrs. Jensen
amended her motion to prevent serving beer or wine outside and Mayor Kirby seconded.
The amended Ordinance failed on a 2/3 vote with Dr. Butler, Mr. O'Connor and
Mrs. Stofik dissenting. Mr. O'Connor called the question to approve the Ordinance
with the amended language which forbids selling beer and wine to occupants of motor
vehicles. On a roll call vote the motion passed 3/2:
O'Connor . . . Yes
Butler Yes
Stofik Yes
Jensen No
Kirby No
AMENDMENT TO DOG CONTROL ORDINANCE. Second Reading
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 5 OF ARTICLE II OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE, FLORIDA; MAKING DOG OWNERS
RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REMOVAL OF SOLID BODILY EXCRETIONS; PROVIDING
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mrs. Stofik moved to approve. Dr. Butler seconded. During public comments
one person spoke against the Ordinance and one person spoke in favor of it.
Mrs. Jensen requested that this Ordinance be published in the Newsletter for
publicity. Dr. Butler stated that he had proposed this Ordinance at the request
of another citizen. The motion to approve the Ordinance on second reading was
passed unanimously.
AMENDMENT TO PEDDLER'S ORDINANCE. Second Reading
ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 1 THROUGH 17, INCLUSIVE, OF THE CODE
OF ORDINANCES OF MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE, FLORIDA; DEFINING THE MEANING
OF THE WORD "PEDDLER"; REQUIRING PERMIT FOR PEDDLER; PROVIDING FOR
A MEANS OF APPLICATION FOR PERMIT AND APPEAL WHERE DENIED; RESTRICTING
USES OF PERMIT; PROVIDING FOR EXEMPTIONS; PROVIDING SEVERANCE CLAUSE
AND EFFECTIVE DATE.
Dr. Butler made a motion to approve the Ordinance. Mrs. Stofik seconded.
The Ordinance was passed unanimously on second reading.
AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE. First Reading
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 523 OF APPENDIX A - ZONING OF MIAMI
SHORES VILLAGE CODE OF ORDINANCES EXPANDING THE QUALITY OF BUILDINGS
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TO PROVIDE FOR APPROVAL OF EXTERIOR PAINT, AWNINGS, AND CANOPY
COLORING WITHIN THE LIMITS OF MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE, FL., PROVIDING
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mrs. Jensen moved to approve the Ordinance. Mrs. Stofik seconded.
Dr. Butler verified that this Ordinance would also apply to commercial property
and that a permit is required with a color sample. Mrs. Stofik called the question
and the Ordinance passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION ON RECREATION DEPARTMENT PROGRAM GUIDELINES.
A RESOLUTION APPROVING POLICIES AND GUIDELINES APPLYING TO THE
OPERATION OF THE MIAMI SHORES RECREATION DEPARTMENT PROGRAMS AND
FACILITIES PURSUANT TO SECTION 15-5 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE, AND SUPERSEDING RESOLUTION NO. 756-83.
Mayor Kirby clarified that this Resolution would give the Recreation
Director authority to discipline for off premises infractions of the policies and
guidelines. Mrs. Stofik made a motion to approve. Dr. Butler seconded and it was
passed unanimously.
REQUEST FOR REMOVAL OF OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE REQUIREMENTS ON COMMERCIAL STILL PICTURE
ORIGINATION.
Mrs. Suzanne Spear requested a recision of the Ordinance controlling
still photography on private property. Mr. Forney read letters from Mrs. Frederick
Mueller, Dr. George Jacobson, and Mr. John Mayo which were against changing the
Ordinance. Mayor Kirby asked if there was a motion to amend the Ordinance. There
being none, the current wording will be retained.
APPROVAL/DISAPPROVAL OF INTENT TO APPLY FOR MAIN STREET DESIGNATION - 1987.
Mr. Stephen Loffredo, Chairman, Downtown Revitalization Board, requested
Council approval to apply for Main Street designation. Dr. Butler made a motion
to approve. Mr. O'Connor seconded. Mayor Kirby said she would not be opposed if
an inordinate amount of time was not spent on the application by Village personnel.
The motion was passed by 4/1 with Mrs. Jensen opposed.
OMNI HOTEL AGREEMENT WITH COUNTRY CLUB.
Mr. Forney recommended a golfing arrangement with the Omni International
Hotel. Hotel guests could play on a space available basis with the payment of cart
fees and non-member greens fees of $20 weekdays and $25 on weekends and'holidays.
Mayor Kirby stated for the record that she preferred that the Country
Club Advisory Board have input on such arrangements. Mrs. Stofik made a motion to
accept Mr. Forney's recommendation. Dr. Butler seconded and the vote was unanimous.
VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT.
The Country Club now has 1,161 members. There has been a 39% increase in
membership. The budgeted target of the 25% increase has been exceeded in non-resident
single golf, non-resident intermediate golf, resident family tennis and non-resident
social memberships.
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While the Country Club had a net operating loss of $748 in October,
this is very encouraging when compared to a $32,177 loss in October 1985, and
losses of $15,288 and $26,779 in October of 1984 and 1983 respectively.
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
As noted on the agenda.
COUNCIL COMMENTS.
Mrs. Stofik wished everyone a happy holiday and asked that people not
drink and drive.
Mr. O'Connor wished Mrs. Jensen and everyone else good health and a
safe and happy holiday.
Dr. Butler wished everyone a Merry Christmas and safe New Year.
Mrs. Jensen wished everyone a happy holiday.
Mayor Kirby wished everyone a happy holiday and thanked the public for
attending.
PUBLIC COMMENTS.
Mrs. San Filipo asked if the new garbage truck was bought specifically
for condominium garbage pick up and was told no.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
Ka en Kirby
Mayor
ATTEST: L.R. Forney, Jr.
Village Clerk
BY L--14°Z�J
Charlotte Priddy/
Deputy Village Clerk
OFFICE OF THE VILLAGE MANAGER
REPORT TO VILLAGE COUNCIL
May 30, 1986
Subject: Police Presence on 2nd Avenue
At your regular meeting on May 20 you requested that we present
to you at the meeting on June 3 alternatives to increasing police presence
on N.E. 2nd Avenue. Attached is a memorandum from the Chief of Police that
presents five alternatives in this area. If you have any questions on this
presentation, please call the Chief and discuss it with him. Of the five
options he presented, Option I might not be able to be. implemented within
30 -day time period you specified. When we hired Mr. Love we had a great
deal of difficulty finding a person suitable for this work and the recruitment
of that position took over three months. Options II - V could be implemented
within 30 -days you specified.
Because it will undoubtedly come up as it always does the Chief
has included some data on a horse patrol for 2nd Avenue. This approach
would be a very inefficient use of police dollars and is not recommended
by either the Chief or myself.
L
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Village Manager
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TO:
FROM:
RE:
MIAMI SHORES POLICE DEPARTMENT
L.R. FORNEY, VILLAGE
Chief John Fl
COUNCIL REQUEST FOR
PRESENCE ON N.E. 2
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DATE: 29 MAY 1986
LTERNATIVE PLANS TO INCREASE POLICE
ENUE BY JUNE 20, 1986.
Current assignments are based upon analysis of criminal activity
and calls for service. Since October 1, 1984, permanent area
assignments of police officers have not been implemented, due
to our continuing need to respond readily to any location of the
Village coupled with a reduction of manpower. Restricting an
officer's mobility, especially when patrol shifts consist of
limited numbers of officers, affects our agency'ss ability to
thoroughly patrol the entire Village. Certainly the security
of our residents, both real and perceived, is paramount, and
the underlying justification for the police department to exist.
We readily recognize that the mere appearance of a uniform police
officer walking a beat is comforting to many people. This alter-
native, however, cannot be a substitute for wide -area motor patrol.
All areas of the Village are deserving of the finest police
protection our resources can provide, given fiscal and manpower
restrictions. Thus, more coverage of a particular area must be
accepted as being additional in nature, as no area of the Village
can be neglected.
The following options are presented for your evaluation, with
appurtenant cost factors estimated as realistically as possible.
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OPTIONS TO INCREASE POLICE PRESENCE IN BUSINESS DISTRICT
I. ADDITIONAL PARKING ENFORCEMENT SPECIALIST
20 hours per week = $ 5,292.00 annual
II. PRIVATE MOBILE GUARD SERVICE
8 hours per day, 6 days per week = $23,556.00* annual
Includes uniformed security officer to patrol in a
clearly marked vehicle with a handheld radio.
*excludes 1.0 holidays
III. PARTIAL FOOTBEAT COVERAGE
Change regular hours for one officer from 3:OOpm-1:OOam
to 1:OOpm-11:OOpm, 4 days. One officer 2 days.
Assign to footbeat 1:OOpm-5:OOpm Monday through Saturday.
Minimal monetary cost, would affect some operational tasks.
IV. FULL FOOTBEAT COVERAGE
Transfer one officer from 3:OOpm-1:OOam shift to Footbeat
5 days a week, 9:OOam-5:OOpm. Assign one officer from
7:OOam-5:OOpm shift to Footbeat one 8 hour day.
The salaries and related expenses for these officers are
included in the 1985-86 Budget. However, this transfer•
would deplete the overall coverage in the Village.
V. OTHER METHODS TO INCREASE POLICE PRESENCE
Patrol officers to park. and walk during slack period.
Have Zone car commit more patrol time to N.E. 2 Avenue.
Have patrol units park in N.E. 2 Avenue business area
when completing reports.
Provides sporadic and inconsistent coverage
ATTACHMENTS:
Annex A - Total costs to add one additional police officer.
Annex B - Mounted Patrol (provided for informational purposes
only, not recommended by Police Department).
Annex C - Two/Three Wheel Vehicles (provided for informational
purposes, not as visable as a police vehicle).
TOTAL COSTS FOR ONE ADDITIONAL POLICE OFFICER (FIRST YEAR)
Salary $23,747.00
Holidays 914.00
State Supplement 300.00
Hospitalization 1,200.00
FICA 1,721.00
Long Term Disability 284.00
Accidental Death Benefit 27.00
Uniforms 952.00
Worker's_Compensation 2,054.00
Overtime 700.00
Uniform Cleaning 120.00
Polygraph 35.00
Physical 35.00
Training Fee 150.00 Ammunition
50.00
Pension - 97 of Salary 2,188.00
TOTAL $34,477.00
5/23/86
MOUNTED PATROL
Boarding (includes Vet and Blacksmith)
Initial support cost
FIRST YEAR COST
ADVANTAGES
1. Positive public relations tool .
2. Horse may last 15 years while a
vehicle will have to be replaced
in 18 months.
3. Officers observe more because of
the elevation.
4. Increased visibility, people will
feel safe.
5. Can be used during special events;
e.g.: parades, festivals, etc.
6. The opportunity it provides for
contact with the Public.
7. Highly effective in crowd and
traffic control.
8. Horse could be obtained at
little or no cost through
donation.
ANNEX B
$ 3,922.00
16,014.00
$ 19,936.00
DISADVANTAGES
1. Can only be used 4 days.
2. At least one hour of patrol is
lost on each end of shift for
saddling, transporting, groom-
ing, etc.
3. Cannot be used during inclement
weather.
4. Required to have one day per
week in-service training.
5. Droppings along the Avenue.
6. Requires 8 weeks training.
7. Could not respond outside
business zone on emergency.
8. Very expensive to start up,
including unforseen expenses
for unexpected circumstances.
ANNEX C
TWO/THREE WHEEL VEHICLES
Honda 250 cc $ 1,500.00
3 Wheelers $ 8,000.00
Cushman $ 5,740.00
ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES
1. Increased coverage. 1. Accident risk.
2. Easy storage and parking. 2. Training 20 hours.
3. Visibility. 3. Cannot be used during
inclement weather.
4. Economical operation.
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VILLAGE OF MIAMI SHORES
DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION BOARD
174 N.E. 96th Street
Miami Shores, FL 33138
(305) 754-5466
T0: MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL
FROM: DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION BOARD
SUBJECT: PROGRESS REPORT
DATE: OCTOBER 1, 1986
The purpose of this communication is to provide a report of the activities and
progress of the Downtown Revitalization Board.
As you are aware, Linda Van Natta was hired as the full. time Project Manager
at the end of April, 1986. At the April 15, 1986, Council meeting, Betty Wu,
Stephen Lof£redo and Leonard Wolfson were appointed by you to the Board. On
August 20, 1986, Vince Schafmeister resigned from the Board and was
subsequently replaced by Sandy Sottilare. The remaining members of the Board
are Barbara North -Burton, Fran Everett and Franklin Grau.
Over these past few months, our newly constituted Board and Project Manager
have come together as a cohesive unit. We feel that we are malting progress
towards our goal of Downtown Revitalization.
The following list contains some of the plans and activities for the coming year
which have been formulated and approved by the Board:
Architect. Dick Johnson has been retained by the Board to do elevation studies
for four blocks. He will be meeting with the Board at 7:00 pm on Wednesday,
October 8th, at Village Hall, to share his ideas and get input from the public.
We hope that you will be able to attend this very important meeting.
The Design Committee, which includes Board member Leonard Wolfson, plans to
develop design guidelines to complement the architect's suggestions, to help lay
people understand how to make their buildings more attractive through the use
of good design.
The Promotions Committee, chaired by Betty Wu, has been working on a
"Halloween Howl" for the children of Miami Shores. This committee will
continue to develop strategies to bring people back downtown, to promote
downtown as a fun, safe and intcr ing place to go.
The Village Fest, chaired by Barbara North -Burton, will take place in
conjunction with the Fine Arts Festival on Saturday, November 15th, from 10:00
am to 5:00 pm. There will be arts, crafts, food and entertainment to help create
a festive atmosphere.
The Business Recruiting Committee, which includes Board member Stephen
Loffredo, is discussing ways of bringing new businesses to the downtown area.
Several committee members are currently reviewing the existing zoning codes to
see how they might be updated, to make it easier for existing as well as new
property and business owners to improve their premises. The next meeting of
this committee will be at 1:45 pm on Monday, October 20th, 1986, at the NCNB
Board Room.
The Shores Theater Committee had its first meeting on Monday, September
29th. They will be exploring the possibility of purchasing, renovating and
operating the Shores Cinema as a community cultural center. Gary Keating,
Associate Director of the Gusman Center for the Performing Arts, chatted with
those present about the need for a mare intimate theater in Dade County. He
was very encouraging.
The Business Association will continue to address safety issues through its
Security Committee and the Chamber of Commerce is working with local banks
to put together a low intcrczt loan pool to encourage facade improvements.
At 9:00 am on Saturday, October 4th, the Board will meet at the Recreation
Center to discuss its goals and priorities for downtown revitalization. All of
those concerned about improving our commercial district are invited to
participate.
In the next few months, we will have the landscaping and sign ordinances ready
for public hearings. We expect ix) have the law intcrc zt loan fund and design
guidelines completed, and hope to have some owners willing to make some
visible improvements to their properties. An active campaign to recruit new
business should also be underway in the near future.
As a Board we are excited and encouraged by the increase in public
participation and involvement as evidenced by our new committees. There is a
sense of optimism in the air, which is a necessary first step towards achieving
our goals.
Please feel free to join us at our meetings, or whenever you can, so that we as
an entire community can accomplish this most vital task.
P.S. We hope that you will be able to attend the Halloween Howl and the
Village Fest.
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