03-20-1990 Regular Meeting MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 20, 1990
The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was
held on Tuesday, March 20, 1990 at Village Hail commencing at
7:30 p.m. with the following members present :
Mayor Courtney
Herb Spahn
Spero Canton
Stephen Loffredo
Marty Stofik
Also present : Gall Macdonald
William F . Fann
Mayor Courtney presented certificates to homeowners of homes
that have been designated as historic landmarks. Dottie Yates
and Lela Jacobson presented awards to Mobile Patrollers and
Mayor Courtney presented a proclamation to Dottie Yates.
ITEM *1 MINUTES
Ms. Stoflk moved approval of the minutes from the regular
Council Meeting of 3/06/90. Mr . Canton seconded the motion and
the vote was unanimous In favor . Mayor Courtney acknowledged
receipt of the minutes from the following meetings:
Blue Ribbon Task Force 2/26/90
Fine Arts Commission 3/5/90
ITEM *2 A RESOLUTION OF MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE .COUNCIL NAMING 96TH
STREET, SHORELAND BOULEVARD AND AUTHORIZING VILLAGE MANAGER TO
DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO ERECT APPROPRIATE SIGNAGE. Mayor
Courtney read the caption of the resolution . He explained that
this action has already been taken at a previous meeting . He
read resolution #830-88 which accomplished this action . Mayor
Courtney Instructed Ms. Macdonald to take the necessary steps to
Insure completion of this project .
ITEM *3 DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING SIGN ON
BISCAYNE BOULEVARD. Mr . Canton explained the background. Mr .
Benton spoke about DOT required setbacks at different locations.
Mr . Canton moved that the Council approve an expenditure of
$1 ,400 for a redwood sign at the Southern entrance to Miami
Shores at 87th and Biscayne Boulevard. There was no second for
the motion . Ms. Stofik asked If DOT would give a waiver for the
setback requirements on the Northern end of the Shores. Mr .
Benton replied that he didn' t think they would . Mr . Benton
stated that the Village could erect a smaller sign at the
Northern end . Ms. Stofik suggested smaller signs that would not
be as costly as the proposed sign .
ITEM *4 PRESENTATION OF ANNUAL AUDIT. Ms. Macdonald Introduced
Mr . Michael Burris and Ms. Laurie Levine from Deloitte and
Touche. Mr . Burris explained the auditor 's role In performing
the examination of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report .
Mr . Spahn asked about bank reconciliation . Mr . Burris stated
that the present system is not a material weakness. Mr .
Loffredo asked about the Fund Balance. Mr . Burris and Ms.
Macdonald responded . Mr . Loffredo requested Ms. Macdonald to
review budget cuts that occurred this past year . Ms. Macdonald
replied that she will have the
Information by the next Council meeting . Ms. Stofik asked about
the use of purchase orders at the Library. Ms. Varney responded.
Mr . Spahn suggested a purchase order for purchases over a certain
amount . Mr . Spahn asked for a report on purchases at the
Library.
ITEM *5 PRESENTATION OF REPORT FROM BLUE RIBBON EDUCATION
COMMITTEE. Mr . Canton delivered the report for the committee.
He spoke about an addition at Miami Shores Elementary School ,
septic tanks and overcrowding of schools. Mr . Loffredo spoke
about the building at Miami Shores Elementary and the problems it
will cause. Mayor Courtney spoke about the Cap on Students at
Miami Shores Elementary and that Della Zaher assures him that
Miami Shores residents will be permitted to attend . Mr . Canton
stated that Ms. Zaher 's request to admit additional students has
been denied by the School Board. Mr . Loffredo stated that Ms.
Zaher is an employee of the School Board and has limited
authority. Ms. Stofik spoke about students who couldn' t get
Into Miami Shores Elementary because of the cap. She said the
Council should not fight the addition because the School Board
will send additional students to Miami Shores Elementary whether
the addition is built or not . Ms. Stofik asked for a report from
the Blue Ribbon Committee regarding who Isn ' t going to Edison
High School and why.
ITEM *6 PRESENTATION OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT.
Ms. Stofik reviewed the work plan matrix that was presented to
Council . Mayor Courtney commended Ms. Stofik for all of the work
that the committee has done. Ms. Macdonald recommended having a
workshop on this matter due to the volume of Items that need to
be discussed.
ITEM *7
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NUMBER 270, AS AMENDED;
DEFINING AND PERMITTING ADULT CONGREGATE LIVING FACIL-
ITIES AND COMMUNITY RESIDENTIAL HOMES; DEFINING DEVELOP-
MENT ORDER, DEVELOPMENT PERMIT, DRAINAGE FACILITIES,
LEVEL OF SERVICE, PLAT AND SUBDIVISION; DEFINING AND
AUTHORIZING PRO PLANNED RESIDENTIAL-OFFICE DISTRICT;
ESTABLISHING RATIO OF FLOOR AREA TO LOT AREA IN A-1 AND
A-2 DISTRICTS; ESTABLISHING REQUIRED YARD AREA PERVIOUS
TO RAINFALL; REQUIRING IMMEDIATE DISPOSAL OF DEFINED
HAZARDOUS WASTE; INCREASING MINIMUM STANDARD FOR SIGNS;
ADDING 100-YEAR FLOOD ELEVATION IN FEMA MAP TO DETERMINE
MINIMUM FIRST FLOOR JOIST LEVEL; RESTRICTING LOCATION
OF ENTRANCES AND EXITS AND REQUIRING LANDSCAPING THEREOF
REQUIRING PARKING LOT DESIGN TO CONTROL FLOW OF INTERNAL
TRAFFIC; ESTABLISHING REQUIREMENT FOR LAND SUBDIVISION;
ESTABLISHING MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR ON-SITE DRAINAGE
AND NEW SEPTIC TANKS; ESTABLISHING NEW SETBACK REQUIRE-
MENTS ON DEFINED ARTERIAL OR COLLECTOR STREETS; PRO-
HIBITING FILLING EXISTING LAKES; REQUIRING SPECIAL APPROVAL
OF NEW DEVELOPMENT ON BISCAYNE BAY; REQUIRING SIDEWALKS FOR
NEW CONSTRUCTION; INCREASING FACTORS TO BE CONSIDERED BY
COUNCIL IN CASE OF SPECIAL APPROVAL; REQUIRING ALL
DEVELOPMENT ORDERS BE CONSISTENT WITH COMPREHENSIVE PLAN;
CONDITIONING NEW DEVELOPMENT APPROVAL ON MEETING MINIMUM
LEVELS OF SERVICE REQUIRED BY A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND
EXEMPTING CERTAIN LANDS THEREFROM; ESTABLISHING DADE COUNTY
CONCURRENCY INFORMATION CENTER AND METROPOLITAN DADE COUNTY
ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NUMBER 4-85 AS SOURCES OF FACILITY
CAPACITIES; ESTABLISHMENT OF MEASURING CAPACITY OF
WATER-LINES AND HIGHWAYS, CALCULATING SOLID WASTE GENERATION
RATES, DRAINAGE AND RECREATION; ESTABLISHING METHOD FOR
DETECAPACITY AVAILABILITY; ESTABLISHING BURDEN
OF SHOWING COMPLIANCE ON APPLICANT; ESTABLISHING
RESPONSIBILITY OF MONITORING ON DIRECTOR OF BUILDING AND
ZONING; ESTABLISHING DEADLINE FOR CONCURRENCY DETERMINATION;
ESTABLISHING AN EXEMPTION DATE FOR DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT;
PROVIDING EFFECTIVE DATE .
Ms. Macdonald read the caption of the ordinance. She explained
that It is the second and final reading on a land development
ordinance. Mr . Loffredo moved that the ordinance not be passed
on second reading and that it be rejected for the reasons
expressed in the staff 's report . Mr . Spahn seconded the motion.
Ms. Macdonald summarized her memo "Land Development Code
Ordinance" dated March 18, 1990. She stated that the DCA has
verbally agreed to extend the deadline for the passage of the
ordinance and recommended defeating the ordinance on second
reading . Mayor Courtney asked for public comments. There were
no public comments, the vote was taken and was unanimous In
favor .
ITEM *8 DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING PARTICIPATION
IN THE COMMUNITY MAP PROGRAM. Ms. Macdonald reviewed the
background behind the Item. She showed an example of the map and
said the cost to the Village would be for postage to distribute
the map. Ms. Macdonald recommended approval . Ms. Stofik showed
a similar map put together by a local company. She suggested
contacting local companies and the Chamber of Commerce to see If
they offer a similar program. Mr . Canton moved that the Council
partake In the community map program and Instruct Ms. Macdonald
to take a look at both formats using a local printer if
possible. Ms. Stofik seconded the motion and offered an
amendment that the Council contact the Miami Shores Chamber of
Commerce to see if they would be Interested In participating.
Mr . Canton accepted the amendment . Mayor Courtney asked for a
report to find out what was available then the Council can take
further action . The vote was unanimous in favor .
ITEM *9 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL TO DEMOLISH COUNTRY CLUB STRUCTURE.
Ms. Macdonald reviewed the background and said that Mr . LuBlen
has declared the structure to be unsafe. Ms. Macdonald
recommended approval . Mr . Spahn moved approval and Mr . Canton
seconded the motion . Mr . Loffredo asked who will pay for the
project . Ms. Macdonald replied that PCM will pay. The vote was
unanimous in favor .
ITEM *10 ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Courtney read the announcements.
ITEM *11 COUNCIL COMMENTS
Ms Stoflk suggested announcing the closing of the railroad
crossing at 96th Street on the community sign. She also spoke
about the open house for historic homes on May 6th . .
Mr . Canton spoke about Dottie Yates, Unity Day, Historic homes
and the Taste of the Shores.
Mr . Loffredo spoke about the Taste of the Shores and the School
Board.
Mayor Courtney spoke about Florida Home and Garden Magazine
article and the Taste of the Shores.
ITEM *12 PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mr . JC Brown spoke about the change of 96th Street to Shoreland
Boulevard . Mr . Ed Harrigan spoke about Mr . Canton's new job.
Mr . Condit spoke about the changing of 96th Street to Shoreland
Boulevard . Mr . John Lovell , an El Portal resident , spoke about
the Increased traffic in EI Portal due to the barricades in Miami
Shores. Mr . Michael Weston asked for a report on the traffic
situation on 96th Street . Mr . Canton responded .
ITEM *13 ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:45 p.m.
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Attest : Gail Macdonald
Village Clerk
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Scott W. Davis
Deputy Village Clerk