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08-03-1993 Regular MeetingMIAMI SHORES VILLAGE REGUL4R COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 3, 1993 e The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held on August 3, 1993, at the Miami Shores Village Hall commencing at 7:30 p.m. with the following members present: Present: Also present: Mayor Heffernan Steven J. Johnson Robert Cook Richard Fernandez Michael Boyle Tom Benton William F. Fann Scott W. Davis Mayor Heffernan presented a proclamation to Candy Larson for Crime Watch National Night Out. Miami Beach Councilman David Pearison made a presentation regarding the homeless task force. ITEM *1 MINUTES Mr. Cook asked that Item *4 in the minutes from the 7/20/93 regular Council meeting be amended to reflect that stamped concrete had been deleted from the original project and from the budget. Mr. Boyle moved approval of the minutes from the Regular Council meeting of 7/20/93. Mr. Johnson seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous In favor. Mayor Heffernan acknowledged receipt of the minutes from the following meetings: Search Committee 7/15/93 Fine Arts Commission 7/12/93 Planning and Zoning Board 7/8/93, 7/22/93 ITEM *2 PLANNING AND ZONING ITEMS: Request for variance for addition and alterations. Jorge Cortes Mr. Cook moved to table the Item until later in the meeting due to representatives of the Planning and Zoning Board not In attendance. Mr. Fernandez seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous In favor. Mr. Cook moved to table the Item until a later time. Mr. Fernandez seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor. ITEM *3 DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE NARROWING OF 96TH STREET. Mr. Benton reviewed the background. He stated that permission of Dade County Highway Division Is necessary and that they will not approve any changes between 10th Avenue and the Boulevard. Mr. Benton stated that narrowing the road will not affect the amount of traffic on the street and he recommended that none of•the alternatives be Implemented. Mr. Mike Maxwell reviewed the history of the Issue. He stated that the real issue Is safety and quality of life. He said that a resolution of the issue Is due because of the length of time that it has been drawn out. Mr. Maxwell stated that he is in favor of the least expensive alternative that solves the problem. Mr. Jim Condit: Mr. Mike Maguire: Mr. John Geraci: Mr. Ed Harrigan: Dr. Neal: Mr. Maxwell' Mr. Joe Frachett: Spoke In opposition to the narrowing of 96th Street. Spoke about breaches of the law. Spoke about his move to 96th Street and his support of the barricade Issue. Spoke about evacuation of the area. Spoke against the protect. Stated that the proposal Is to only narrow the pavement not the right of way. Spoke about traffic on 103rd Street and the opening of barricaded streets. Mr. Cook stated that he agrees that something needs to be done with the traffic to alleviate the problem. He stated that he cannot support the two plans that would narrow 96th Street. He stated that diverters slow down traffic. Mr. Boyle stated that it Is not fair to not resolve the Issue for the residents In that area. He stated that he was not convinced that safety wi11 be addressed by narrowing the street. Mr. Boyle moved to accept the Village Manager's recommendation to leave the roadway the way it Is In Its present configuration and have the Police Department do selective speeding enforcement. Mr. Johnson seconded the motion. Mr. Fernandez asked about the level of service on the street. Mr. Benton stated that the level of service Is not exceeded at this time. Mr. Fernandez spoke about the cost of the protect and that Increased swale area would Increase property values. He stated that he could not support the motion because of the Council directing the Police Department. Mr. Johnson stated that he does not recall any specific promises made by Council to the residents on 96th Street. He said that safety Is the Issue and Increased police enforcement will help to solve the problems on 96th Street. Mayor Heffernan stated that he thinks that the problem Is a local problem and that citizens need to be educated. The vote was taken and was as followed: Fernandez - Yes Boyle - Yes Johnson - Yes Heffernan - Yes Cook - No The motion carried. ITEM *4 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 9-42, THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE ADOPTING ANNUAL CHARGES FOR WASTE COLLECTION; PROVIDING FOR EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Heffernan read the caption of the ordinance. Mr. Benton explained the ordinance and recommended approval on an emergency basis. Mr. Fernandez moved approval. Mr. Johnson seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor. ITEM *5 BUDGET EXECUTION REVIEW. Mr. Benton reviewed the budget transfers and recommended approval. He stated that the budget transfers are as follows: Transfer of $35,000 from Non -Departmental Contingency to Village Manager's Executive Salary and FICA account to cover the paid -out for Ms. Macdonald; Transfer of funds of $5,000 from Non -Departmental Cont- ingency to Village Manager Advertising and Promotion account to cover the cost, as per budget by Council, for hiring of the new City Manager; Transfer of funds from Non -Departmental Contingency to Non -Departmental Other Current Charges In the amount of $5,850 to cover the cost for the advertising of the Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Fernandez moved for•°approval. Mr. Johnson seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous In favor. ITEM *6 DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING GENDER BIAS IN MIAMI SHORES. Mr. Fernandez Introduced the Item and moved to direct the Village Manager to cease the use of language In Miami Shores' official communieatlons that would continue or perpetuate gender blas. Mr. Johnson seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: e Fernandez Cook Johnson Heffernan Boyle - Yes - Yes - Yes - Yes - No The motion carried. Mayor Heffernan suggested contacting the Dade League of Cities to see how other cities handle gender blas. Mr. Fann stated that as new ordinances are passed gender blas will be eliminated in the new ordinances. ITEM *7 ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Heffernan read the announcements. ITEM *8 PUBLIC COMMENTS Mr. Jim Condit: Mr. Mike Maguire: Mr. Ed Harrigan: Ms. Judith Boyle: Stated that two streets east of the Boulevard should have the barricades removed. Spoke about language at Council meetings. Spoke about gender blas. Stated that women are not threatened by language. ITEM *9 COUNCIL COMMENTS Mr. Johnson spoke about reduction In Insurance claims and losses. He also spoke about events at the Shores Theater. Mr. Boyle spoke about the upcoming September 7th Budget Hearing. Mr. Cook stated that he enjoyed National Night Out. Mr. Fernandez spoke about National Night Out. Mayor Heffernan stated that National Night Out was very impressive. ITEM *10 ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m. By: Scott W. Davis Village Clerk W I 1 1 1 am J. Hef'fddnan Mayor