09-05-1989 Regular MeetingMIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
REGULAR.: -COUNCIL MEETING'
SEPTEMBER 5, 1989
The Regular Council Meeting of the Miami Shores Village
Council was held on Tuesday, September 5,°.1989 at Village Hall
commencing at 7:30 p.m. with the following members present:
Mayor Courtney
Herb Spahn
Spero Canton,
Stephen Loffredo
Marty Stoflk
Also present: Gall Macdonald
William F. Fann
The invocation was delivered.- by Monsignor Noel Fogarty
V.G. from Saint Rose _of Lima Church followed by the Pledge of
Alleglance.
Mayor Courtney presented an Award of Achievement for Excellence
In Financial Reportingby Miami Shores Village, to Interim
Finance Director, Patricia Varney.
Mayor Courtney presented a proclamation to Mr. R. Pierce Kelly.,
Jr, declaring September 23, 1989 as BMiami Shores'Kiwanis Field
Day".
ITEM e1 MINUTES
Ms. Stoflk moved approval of the minutes from the Regular
Council. Meeting of 8./18/89. Mr. Spahn seconded the motion and
the vote was unanimous In favor. Mayor Courtney acknowledged
receipt of the following minutes:
Advisory Board on Handicapped Services 7/18/89
Pension Board Meeting 5/16/89
Downtown Revitalization Board 8/2/89
Downtown Revitalization Board 8/16/89
Recreation Advisory Committee 8/14/89
Historic Preservation Board 8/21/89
Country Club Advisory Board 8/23/89
Planning and Zoning Board 8/24/89
Mr. Spahn suggested a workshop with the Planning and Zoning
Board to discuss some of the perceptions on the parts of the
Council and the Board.
ITEM *2 PETITION TO VACATE CERTAIN 60 FOOT STRIP WHICH IS
,ABUTTED ON EACH SIDE BY PROPERTY THAT HAD BEEN PREVIOUSLY
VACATED THAT CONSTITUTED A PORTION OF N.E. 89TH STREET IN MIAMI
SHORES.. Mr. LuBien;explained the background behind the request.
Mr. Loffredo moved to adopt said resolution. Ms. Stoflk
seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous In favor.
ITEM *3 RESOLUTION OF MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE, FLORIDA EXPRESSING
OPPOSITION TO THE PLANNED CLOSING OF NORTH MIAMI MEDICAL CENTER.
Mr. Loffredo explained the background behind the resolution.
Mr. Canton moved to pass the resolution expressing opposition to
the planned closing of North Miami Medical Center. Ms. Stofik
seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous In favor.
ITEM *4 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PARAGRAPH (b) OF SECTION 14-3 OF
THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE, FLORIDA;
REQUIRING OCCUPATIONAL LICENSES FOR THE RENTAL OF ALL DWELLING
UNITS SITUATED IN MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE IN ADDITION TO THOSE
ALREADY REQUIRED; ESTABLISHING THE COST OF SAID LICENSE TAX;
PROVIDING EFFECTIVE DATE. Ms. Macdonald read the caption of the
ordinance and reviewed the background behind the ordinance. Mr.
Canton asked how the landlords will be located. Ms. Macdonald
responded through the garbage bills. Mr. Canton moved to pass
on second reading the ordinance amending paragraph (b) of
section 14-33 etc. providing an occupational license for rental
of all dwelling units. Ms. Stofik seconded the motion and the
vote was unanimous In favor.
ITEM *5 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 6-4(a) OF CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE; PLACING SIX MONTH MORATORIUM
ON ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS REQUIRED FOR A RESIDENTIAL
GARAGE CLOSURE: PROVIDING FOR EFFECTIVE DATE.
Ms. Macdonald read the caption of the ordinance. Ms. Stofik
asked Mr. LuBien what are the requirements for an architect to
make a garage enclosure. Mr. LuBien responded that there was no
specific criterion because each case Is different. Mr. Tom
Laubenthal, from the P&Z Board stated that the Board has a clear
cut guide to act on, regarding garage enclosures. He spoke In
detail how the board deliberated on a case. Mr. Canton asked
about parking If the garage is enclosed. Mr. Laubenthal stated
that the home owner parks In the back or on the swale. He said
he Is opposed to additional parking In the right-of-way. Mr.
Canton asked about property values with regards to garage
enclosures. Mr. Laubenthal stated that from the tax assessors
point of view the value Increases. He said the perception of
realtors and professionals In the area Is 50/50 as to whether
the value Increases or decreases. Mr. Laubenthal stated that It
Is very subjective. Mr. Richard Fernandez Chairman of the P&Z
Board stated that the current system works quite well. Mayor
Courtney asked Mr. Fann If board members can communicate
directly with the Council legally. Mr. Fann replied that the
action of the P&Z Board should be In resolution form and should
be reviewed by the Council as a whole. Discussion ensued
regarding minutes of the P&Z Board with regards to approval of
minutes and Council making decisions based on those minutes.
Mr. Canton moved to agree with P&Z Board suggestion to
revise section 904 of the code to Include garage and carport
enclosures and open porches. Mr. Spahn seconded the motion and
the vote was unanimous In favor. Ms. Stofik stated that she Is
concerned with appearance of garage enclosures not the use of
the garages. She said she still feels a six month moratorium Is
necessary. Mr. Canton asked Mr. Laubenthal why he felt a 6
month moratorium Is not necessary. Mr. Laubenthal replied that
the Board already controls almost everything Involved In garage
enclosures. He said that there are limits as to what the Board
can control. Mayor Courtney asked if Mr. Laubenthal thought the
ordinance in question was necessary. Mr. Laubenthal stated that
a moratorium Is not necessary. Mr. Spahn stated that the Board
has the situation entirely under control and they have a check
list already.
Mr. Spahn moved against placing a 6 month moratorium on
issuance of building permits. Mr.. Loffredo seconded the motion.
The vote was as follows: Canton - yes, Mayor - yes, Spahn - yes,
Loffredo - yes, Stofik - no. The motion passed.
Mayor Courtney called for a recess at 8:66 p.m..
The meeting was reconvened at 9:04 p.m..
ITEM *6 RECYCLING VIDEO
Mayor Courtney Introduced the video and the Council viewed
the video.
ITEM *7 APPOINTMENT OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE.
Ms. Stofik moved that the appointments to the Business
Development Committee be the following persons:
Mr. Steve Johnson, Chamber of Commerce
Mr. Al T1re1Fa, DRB
Mr. Tom Laubenthal, P&Z
Mr. Bill Perry, Downtown Interests
Ms. Carol Walker, Biscayne Blvd. Interests
Ms. Marty Stofik, Council
Ms. Stofik stated that the goal of the committee is two fold.
One, to review the Village's current building and zoning
procedures and ordinances Including permits, signage, parking,
licenses etc. and the methods of handling new _businesses looking
to enter the Shores to determine If any changes are needed.
Secondly, to explore ways to encourage businesses to open In the
Shores within our present frame work. The committee would have
90 days to report back to the Council with their comments and
recommendations at which time the committee would be disbanded.
Mr. Canton seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous In
favor.
ITEM *8 ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Courtney read the announcements.
ITEM *9 COUNCIL COMMENTS
Ms. Stofik spoke about the war on drugs and clean up of debris
In the water at .Bayfront Park.
Mr. Canton spoke about schools In Miami Shores.
Mr. Spahn spoke about recycling.
Mr. Loffredo spoke about schools and the Police Department
Ms.. Macdonald spoke about proposed Insurance program and asked
Council for an Insurance. Workshop on the 18th of September at
7:30 p.m. at Village Hall.
Mayor Courtney spoke about the Country Club.
ITEM *10 PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mr. Ralph Bowen, a Miami Shores Resident, presented a petition
to the Council regarding the use of the greens area at the
Community Center. He said there is no problem with the current
rules of play at the Center. He said the problem Iles with
enforcement of the rules.
Mr. Ed Harrigan,. a Miami Shores resident, spoke about a
moratorium on the Business Development Committee.
Mr. Terrell Chambers, a Miami Shores resident, spoke about the
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TEM 01 1 :ADJOURNMENT
The meitIPQ was adjourned at 9149 p.m
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