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03-07-2000 Regular Meeting• • MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING The regularly scheduled meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council took place on Tuesday, March 7, 2000, at the Village Hall, commencing at 7:30 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 CONSENT AGENDA A) APPROVAL OF THE FEBRUARY 15, 2000 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES. B) APPROVAL TO EXPEND FORFEITURE FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,030.00 TO COVER ONE HALF (1/2) THE COST OF A NEW COPIER FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT. Ms. Agosta moved to approve the Consent Agenda as submitted. Mr. Davis seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor. FINANCE DEPARTMENT Mark A. Malatak A) PRESENTATION OF THE COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1999. Mr. Malatak introduced Mr. Jerry Chiocca from the auditing firm of Rachlin, Cohen & Holtz. Mr. Chiocca provided the Council with an overview of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report hi • hl fights. d • VILLAGE CLERK Barbara A. Fugazzi A) AN APPEAL OF A DECISION BY THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD DENYING A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR REPLACEMENT WINDOWS FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 557 N.E. 96Th STREET. • Mr. Peter Mineo, an attorney from Ft. Lauderdale was present on behalf of Superior Remodeling. Mr. Mineo outlined the reason for the appeal, believing that the Board and subsequently the Council, should look at the requested replacement windows as a life -safety issue, rather than from a historical standards point of view. Mr. Sarafan asked if Mr. Mineo had spoken to the property owner. Mr. Mineo stated that he had not specifically spoken to the property owner, but that his clients had. Mr. Sarafan clarified with Mr. Mineo who his clients were; Superior Remodeling, and that Superior Remodeling had retained his services. Mr. Sarafan cited Section 11-10 (a) of the Code of Ordinances, offering his opinion that there is a standing problem with someone other than a citizen or property owner in the Village, appealing the decision of the Historic Preservation Board. Following a brief discussion on what action the Council could take, Mr. Loffredo, after conferring with Attorney Mineo, moved to table the appeal to the next regularly scheduled Council Meeting. Ms. Agosta seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor. B) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE CODE OF ORDINANCES, ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 270, SECTION 301, "ZONING MAP OF MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE" BY CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF A PORTION OF THE PARKING LOT PROPERTY LOCATED AT 9050 BISCAYNE BOULEVARD FROM A-1, MULTI -FAMILY, TO B-2, TRANSIENT BUSINESS, REPEALING ANY AND ALL CONFLICTING ORDINANCES, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The Clerk read the Caption of the Ordinance and indicated that the proper advertising requirements had been followed. Mr. Benton introduced Allyn Berg, Director of Planning & Zoning, who would present the item before the Council. Mr. Berg and all others wishing to be heard were sworn in by Mr. Sarafan. Mr. Berg synopsized the reason for the application for re -zoning, and provided the Council with an overview of the surrounding property's zoning designations. In response to questioning by Mr. Sarafan, Mr. Berg stated that the proposed re -zoning conforms with the land use as designated on the future land use map contained within the Comprehensive Plan, and that the proposed re -zoning is consistent with the surrounding neighborhood land uses. Council discussion centered around the intended use of the property. Mayor Ulmer opened the Public Hearing and invited public comments. Richard Blum Mr. Blum expressed his opinion that the current parking lot is adequate for the store. Page 2 . Prospero Herrera Mr. Herrera raised a question regarding a street running through the existing parking lot. Jerry Lance Mr. Lance spoke in opposition of the proposed zoning change and a parking garage. • C.F. Chambers Mr. Chambers expressed his thoughts that the current parking is inadequate and that he is in support of the re -zoning. As no one else in the audience wished to speak on this issue, the Mayor closed the Public Hearing. Following additional comments by the Council regarding Publix's plans, and confirmation from both Al Berg and Richard Sarafan that the Planning & Zoning Board had not yet considered a site plan submitted by Publix, Mr. Blum moved to adopt the Ordinance on first reading. Mr. Davis seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor. C) A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR GRANT FROM THE SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS BOND PROGRAM. The Clerk read the Caption of the Resolution. Mr. Benton advised that based on the concerns expressed by the Council during the February 1, 2000 Meeting regarding adoption of this Resolution, the Administration had requested a written opinion from County Attorneys. Mr. Benton referred the Council to the memo received from the County Attorney's office regarding acceptance of monies from the Safe Neighborhood Park Bond Program. Ensuing discussions confirmed that Mr. Sarafan was satisfied with the letter received from the County Attorney's office; that funds would not be co -mingled within the general fund, but that a special revenue fund would be established; and that funding would be used to upgrade irrigation, landscaping and make general improvements to Optimist Park, Memorial Park and Bayfront Park. Ms. Agosta moved to adopt the Resolution. Mr. Davis seconded the motion. Mayor Ulmer asked for public comment on the issue. Resident Alice Burch asked about timing for the receipt of the funds and if there was a time limit placed upon the parks being available to the general public. Following public comment, Mayor Ulmer called for the vote which was unanimous in favor. LIBRARY A) APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION FOR MATCHING GRANT FUNDS FOR THE BROCKWAY MEMORIAL LIBRARY. Library Trustee's, Alice Burch and Paula Xanthopoulou provided information to the Council regarding the availability of State grant funds to offset the costs to expand the Library. Ms. Xanthopoulou confirmed that fundraising efforts are ongoing and that monies collected will be used towards the 50% Village match requirement. Audience members were reminded that the Council was voting only on the grant application Resolution, not on a design for the library addition. Mr. Davis moved to adopt the Resolution. Mr. Loffredo seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor. • Mayor Ulmer recessed the meeting at 8:50 PM and reconvened the meeting at 9:00 PM. Page 3 • • VILLAGE COUNCIL A) REQUEST FOR AN UPDATE REGARDING MONITORING PROGRAM OF THE GROUP HOMES WITHIN MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE. Vice Mayor Blum At the request of Mr. Blum, Mr. Benton outlined the information contained in his memo regarding the monitoring program. He further stated that he had a meeting scheduled for Thursday, March 9, 2000 at the Community Center to speak with the neighbors of the remaining Sunrise Group Home. It was requested that Mr. Benton provide a report to the Council regarding the status of the program. B) DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING VILLAGE COUNCIL REQUEST FOR SPECIFIC TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES ON N.E. 10TH AVENUE Councilman Steve Loffredo Mr. Loffredo offered background information regarding past attempts to control traffic on N.E. 10th Avenue, and the Village's assuming responsibility of the roadway from the County last year. Mr. Loffredo stated his belief that the Council should officially request that certain traffic control methods be undertaken by the County, as requests by the Village Administration have not been entirely successful. Mr. Loffredo subsequently moved to: 1) Request that the County approve the installation of an appropriate number of 20 MPH speed humps between N.E. 91st and N.E. 98th Streets; 2) Request approval to designate N.E. 10th Avenue as a "No Passing Zone" and to install applicable signage; and 3) Request approval to install "early warning" signs regarding prohibiting thru truck traffic. Ms. Agosta seconded the motion. Council discussion centered around the measures that have been approved for N.E. 10th Avenue, the different types/sizes of speed humps, and the issue of traffic calming devices/measures which the Planning & Zoning Board is reviewing. Mayor Ulmer opened the floor for public comment. Courtney Cunningham Mr. Cunningham stated that the traffic on the roadway is horrendous and offered his support of Mr. Loffredo's item. John Moore Mr. Moore expressed his concerns about posted speed limits, as they are mostly ignored. He suggested that perhaps N.E. 10th should be a one way road at N.E. 82nd Street. Armando Ubals Mr. Ubals stated that he is in support of the item and suggested that N.E. 10th Avenue should be closed at N.E. 96th Street. Alice Burch Ms. Burch stated that the traffic would become more of a problem when FDOT began work on Biscayne Boulevard, as the roadway will be the thru street of choice. Mayor Ulmer closed public comment and subsequent to clarification of the motion on the floor, a vote was called which was unanimous in favor. . Page 4 • C) DISCUSSION REGARDING THE INSTALLATION OF MONUMENTS. Mr. Benton and Mr. Freeman provided an overview of the Monument and Roundabout portion of the Citizen's Advisory Task Force on Redevelopment recommendations report. Mr. Freeman summarized the findings of the Task Force. At the suggestion of the Mayor, Mr. Loffredo moved to set aside Roberts Rules of Order. Ms. Agosta seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor. The Council and members of the Administrative Staff discussed the various components and associated issues of monuments in the Village, including the Task Force's recommendations for approximately 18 entranceway monuments and their opinion that the monuments need to be more substantial and a central theme developed. Mr. Benton reminded the Council that certain items would need to be researched, including right-of-way issues with FPL, FDOT and the County, as well as property owners. In response to questions raised, Mr. Benton reported that the current entrance way monuments located on N.E. 103rd Street cost approximately $12,600 each. Further discussions ensued on the need to develop a design, to see what other municipalities have done, and a method to gather designs. It was decided that a notice would appear in the Village Newsletter as well as in appropriate publications. Mayor Ulmer moved to direct staff to solicit ideas for monuments, looking specifically at 95th Street, 103rd Street, Biscayne Boulevard (northern and southern border) and generically for the Village's perimeters, and to research right-of-way restrictions from the various agencies involved. Mr. Davis seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor. ANNOUNCEMENTS The Clerk read the announcements. PUBLIC COMMENTS Susie Lawson Ms. Lawson spoke about the striping on Grand Concourse. Bekky Leonard Ms. Leonard spoke about a bill pending in the State House and State Senate regarding insurance. Paul Buechelle Mr. Buechelle spoke about the traffic on N.E. 2°d Avenue. COUNCIL COMMENTS Al Davis Mr. Davis spoke about a Resolution which was passed by the Miami -Dade League of Cities in reference to the proposed unified tax on telecommunications. Mary Ross Agosta Ms. Agosta said goodbye to Bill and Dottie Yates, as they are moving out of the Shores. Mayor Ulmer Mayor Ulmer echoed Ms. Agosta's goodbye to the Yates and reminded everyone about the need to complete the Census 2000 forms when they are received. • Page 5 io Bob Blum Mr. Blum reported on the success of the Charter School during a recent tennis tournament, a Charter School fund-raiser, and also said goodbye to the Yates. Steve Loffredo Mr. Loffredo said good night. ADJOURNMENT The regular Council Meeting of March 7, 2000 was adjourned at 10:40 PM. Mark S. Ulmer, Mayor • Barbara A. Fugazzi, CMC Village Clerk • Page 6