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09-21-1999 Regular Meeting• • • MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING The regularly scheduled Meeting of the Village Council was held on Tuesday, September 21, 1999 at the Village Hall commencing at 6:45 PM with the following members present: PRESENT: Mayor Ulmer Bob Blum Al Davis Steve Loffredo Mary Ross Agosta ALSO PRESENT: Tom Benton, Village Manager Barbara Fugazzi, Village Clerk Richard Sarafan, Village Attorney CONSIDERATIONS 1. CONSENT AGENDA A. APPROVAL OF THE JULY 15, 1999 SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES, THE SEPTEMBER 7, 1999 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES AND THE SEPTEMBER 9, 1999 BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING MEETING MINUTES. B. REQUEST APPROVAL OF APPROPRIATION OF FORFEITURE FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $28,000. Mr. Loffredo asked that Item 1B be pulled from the Consent Agenda and discussed separately. Mr. Davis moved to approve Item lA - Minutes. Mr. Loffredo seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor. Mr. Benton introduced Chief Masten who would offer information and answer any questions regarding the request to appropriate Forfeiture Funds. Chief Masten explained the nature of the requested expenditures, indicating that per State Statute, the Village is required to expend 15% of the Forfeiture Funds received within the fiscal year on crime prevention programming The requested appropriation brings the Village to the 15% threshold. Chief Masten briefly synopsized the individual programs earmarked to receive the appropriated funds, if approved. The Council members asked for clarification on certain aspects of the programs, the appropriateness of the funding, and gun safety/awareness programs. Mr. Loffredo moved to approve the appropriation of $28,000 in Forfeiture Funds as outlined in Chief Masten's memo. Ms. Agosta seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor. • • • 2. VILLAGE CLERK Barbara Fugazzi A. AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL, MIAMI SHORES, FLORIDA, REPEALING IN PART THE CURRENT MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND ADOPTING A NEW MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO BE KNOWN AS THE "MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE 2010 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN"; PROVIDING THAT THE GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES ARE ADOPTED; PROVIDING THAT THE DATA AND ANALYSIS ARE NOT ADOPTED; SUBMIT THE MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE 2010 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS; DIRECTING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO PUBLISH COPIES OF THE MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE 2010 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ; PROVIDING FOR REPEALER; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EF'F'ECTIVE DATE. The Clerk read the Caption of the Ordinance, indicating that the proposed Ordinance was properly noticed for the Public Hearing. Mr. Benton introduced Mr. Robert Swarthout, the planning consultant who developed the amendments to the Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Swarthout offered background information regarding the process of adopting the amended comprehensive plan. He indicated that subsequent to the Planning & Zoning Board's review and the first reading of the Ordinance which took place in February, the Department of Community Affairs had issued their comments and recommendations. Mr. Swarthout stated that he has addressed the majority of DCA's comments within the amended Comp Plan, many of which have minimal impact on the community, and recommends that his memo dated 8/25/99 regarding Policy 3.2 of the Transportation Element and Policy 1.6 of the Intergovernmental Coordination Element, be adopted along with the Plan. Mr. Swarthout explained that there are two recommendations that DCA had made which he considered inappropriate for this community. One is in reference to increasing the density along the FEC railroad corridor and the other issue is in reference to a post - disaster plan. Mr. Swarthout offered background information on both issues, explaining that the issues are contradictory in their concepts. Mr. Swarthout stated that it is up to the Council to decide whether or not to accept his recommendations regarding those DCA comments. The discussions between Council members, including questions asked of Mr. Swarthout and Mr. Sarafan, centered around clarifications regarding the designations listed on the Future Land Use Map, and the binding effect of the Proposed Capital Expenditure Plan. Mr. Swarthout explained, and Mr. Sarafan reiterated, that the Mixed Use Residential/Institutional designation allows for, but does not require, re -zoning of the effected area to either Residential or Institutional, or a combination of both uses. It was confirmed by both Mr. Swarthout and Mr. Sarafan that the Future Land Use Map does not change the Village's current zoning designations, but if the proper procedural steps are taken, the Village could re -zone the area without having to amend the Comp Plan. Mr. Sarafan stated that the amendment to the Future Land Use Map is not detrimental to the Village with regards to the current Administrative Appeal to a previous Comp Plan Amendment. In response to a question posed by Mr. Loffredo, Mr. Swarthout stated that the renovations being considered by the Publix Supermarket are not hindered by the proposed Page 2 Comprehensive Plan 2010. He went on to say that he is not sure whether our Code of Ordinances would allow for a multi-level store with parking either above or below the store, but the plans would not be effected by the Comp Plan. A discussion regarding whether or not the issue of impact fees should be addressed in the Comp Plan amendments ensued. The consensus of the Council was that they did not wish the Plan to preclude the possibility of adopting impact fees in the future. Mr. Swarthout stated that impact fees are common in other municipalities, but not necessarily in the comprehensive plans. Mr. Swarthout offered his opinion that it would not be harmful to the Village if impact fees are not specifically addressed in the Comp Plan. He stated that nothing in the Plan prohibited impact fees and that the Village could prepare an Ordinance adopting impact fees and add the information to the Comprehensive Plan at a later date if desired. Mr. Davis moved to adopt the Miami Shores Village Comprehensive Plan 2010 inclusive of the amendments to the Transportation Element Policy 3.2 and the Intergovernmental Coordination Element Policy 1.6 (as recommended in Robert Swarthout's Letter of August 25, 1999), as reflected in the Ordinance. Mr. Loffredo seconded the motion. Mayor Ulmer opened the floor for Public Comment. No residents in attendance wished to speak on the issue of the Comprehensive Plan 2010. Mayor Ulmer called for a vote of the Village Council. The results of the vote were unanimous in favor of adopting the Miami Shores Village Comprehensive Plan 2010. B. AN ORDINANCE OF MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE, FLORIDA, AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES PERTAINING TO BUILDING PERMIT AND LIEN SEARCH FEE STRUCTURES. The Village Clerk read the Caption of the Ordinance, indicating that the proposed Ordinance was properly noticed for a public hearing. Ms. Agosta moved adoption of the Ordinance and Mr. Blum seconded the motion. Mayor Ulmer requested Public Comment on the proposed adoption. No one from the audience wished to speak regarding the proposed Code amendments A vote of the Village Council was taken, the results of which were unanimous in favor. C. A PROPOSAL TO MOVE THE TUESDAY, OCTOBER 5th COUNCIL MEETING TO WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 6th TO FACILITATE COUNCIL'S PARTICIPATION OF NATIONAL NIGHT OUT ACTIVITIES. The Village Clerk offered background information based on discussions during the last Council Meeting. Mr. Davis made a motion to move the October 5th Council Meeting to Wednesday, October 6th at 7:30 PM. Mr. Loffredo seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor. 3. VILLAGE COUNCIL A. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE VILLAGE NEWSLETTER. Mary Ross Agosta Ms. Agosta stated her purpose for placing the item on the agenda, indicating that she would like to see a more enhanced Village Newsletter. She stated that as the Newsletter represents the only communication that reaches all of the Village residents, it is very important that it be informative. Page 3 • • • Mr. Loffredo asked about the cost differentials between publishing the present Newsletter and what the public relations contractor had proposed. Mr. Benton outlined the costs associated with the various proposals. Mayor Ulmer asked Ms. Agosta if she would like to make a motion. Ms. Agosta then moved to put out a Request For Proposal to develop the monthly Newsletter, at a cost not to exceed $8,400. Mr. Loffredo seconded the motion. Mr. Loffredo stated that he is glad the item has come before the Council, as he doesn't believe that staffhas the time to devote to the Newsletter. He additionally stated that he is unsure whether $8,400 is enough to spend on enhancing the Newsletter, as it should be looked at as an investment. Mr. Davis stated that he is not in favor of spending any additional funds on the Newsletter at this time. He stated that when and if the Newsletter got to be too much for the staff to develop, then the Administration and Council could review the matter. He stated that he had not heard any residents complain that they were not receiving enough information in the current Newsletter. Mr. Blum stated that as outlined, the proposal which costs the Village an additional $8,400 a year still places the bulk of the work on the staff. He stated that if the Council chooses to hire an outside contractor to develop the Newsletter, it should mean less work for the Village and it should be worthwhile enough for the Village to have to pay an outside contractor for the service. Mayor Ulmer indicated that the current Newsletter is good but that doesn't mean that it can't be better. He stated that communication is the key and many people depend upon the Newsletter to know what is going on in the Village. He stated that he would like to see additional proposals and rather than voting on the item with an attached budget, let's see what we get back from the request for proposals. Mr. Loffredo moved to amend the motion, moving to instruct the Village Manager to have a request for proposals sent out to advertising firms or other service providers for subcontracting the Newsletter, along the general outlines of proposal B. Mr. Blum seconded the motion to amend and the vote was 4-1 in favor, with Mr. Davis opposing. Mayor Ulmer asked for Public Comment. Resident Larry Sonenshein, stated that people do look for the Newsletter and that it is an important communication tool. The results of the vote on the motion as amended was also 4-1 in favor, with Mr. Davis opposing. 4. ANNOUNCEMENTS The Village Clerk read the announcements. 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS There was no one wishing to speak. Page 4 • 6. COUNCIL COMMENTS Mary Ross Agosta Ms. Agosta reminded everyone about the Mayor's Ball. Bob Blum Mr. Blum advised everyone that September 22nd was his wedding anniversary. Mayor Ulmer Mayor Ulmer advised the public that September 18 - 26th is U.S. Constitution Week. 7. ADJOURNMENT The September 21, 1999 Regular Council Meeting was adjourned at 8:00 PM. • Barbara A. Fugazzi, CMC Village Clerk Page 5 • Mark S. Ulmer, Mayor