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07-18-2000 Regular Meeting• • • MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING The regularly scheduled meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council took place on Tuesday, July 18, 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 1) CONSENT AGENDA The Clerk read the Titles and Captions of the items listed on the Consent Agenda. Various Council Members requested that the following items be pulled from the Consent Agenda and considered individually: 1A, 1C, 1D, and 1E. B) A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL, SETTING TENTATIVE OPERATING AND DEBT SERVICE AD VALOREM MILLAGE LEVIES FOR FY 2000-2001 BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2000 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2001; SETTING THE TIME, DATE AND PLACE FOR THE PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR THE FY 2000-2001 OPERATING BUDGETS AND PROPOSED AD VALOREM MILLAGE LEVIES. F) A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING THE REQUEST FOR FUNDING OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAMS ADMINISTERED BY THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE - BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE "LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM". Mr. Davis moved approval of the two Resolutions, Items 1B and 1F. Mr. Loffredo seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor. A) APPROVAL OF THE JULY 5, 2000 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES AND THE JULY 6, 2000 BUDGET WORKSHOP MINUTES. Mr. Loffredo requested that clarifying language be added to Page 4, first paragraph following the Caption of the Resolution, indicating that Mr. Loffredo's intent was to have the request for the immediate installation of a dedicated turn lane into the new aquatic facility a condition of endorsing the DOT' s 20 foot median plan. As this was not the case, Mr. Loffredo did not pursue the issue further. Mr. Loffredo moved approval of the amended minutes. Mr. Davis seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor. • C) AN ORDINANCE OF MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 20 OF THE MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE CODE OF ORDINANCES, BY ADDING A SECTION BEGINNING WITH SECTION 20-1, PROVIDING FOR A STORMWATER UTILITY, AND ADOPTING STORMWATER UTILITY FEES TO PLAN, CONSTRUCT, OPERATE AND MAINTAIN A STORMWATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM CONSISTENT WITH THE VILLAGE'S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; PROVIDING FOR DEFINITIONS; PROVIDING FOR A FEE STRUCTURE FOR STORMWATER UTILITY SERVICES AND METHODS OF BILLING, COLLECTION, AND ENFORCEMENT; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL, PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (First Reading) Mayor Ulmer indicated that he would like to provide an opportunity for the public to speak on this proposed Ordinance on first reading. Hearing none, Mayor Ulmer moved approval of the Ordinance on first reading. Mr. Davis seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor. D) AN ORDINANCE OF MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 20 OF THE MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE CODE OF ORDINANCES, BY ADDING A SECTION BEGINNING WITH SECTION 20-18, SETTING FORTH STANDARDS AND CRITERIA RELATING TO THE PROJECTS INVOLVING VILLAGE STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND OTHER PUBLIC PLACES, PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (First Reading) Mr. Blum requested that the proposed Ordinance include language to indicate the Village Manager or his designee, rather than just the Village Manager. Mr. Blum moved approval of the Ordinance, as amended, on first reading. Mr. Loffredo seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor. E) ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION, AS AMENDED, REGARDING THE APPLICATION OF GRANT FUNDING FOR THE BROCKWAY MEMORIAL LIBRARY, ADDING LANGUAGE RELATING TO EXCLUSIVE BUILDING USE AS A LIBRARY. Mr. Blum asked for clarification that other events that are presented at the Library would not jeopardize the funding. Mr. Sarafan indicated that the special events do not alter the primary building purpose. Ms. Agosta confirmed that the grant funding would not effect the residency requirements. Mr. Blum moved to adopt the Resolution. Mr. Loffredo seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor. 2) VILLAGE CLERK Barbara Fugazzi A) APPOINTMENT TO THE LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES. 1 Vacancy - 1 Applicant - Louise Lee Ms. Lee was present and spoke on her own behalf. Mr. Davis moved to appoint Ms. Louis Lee to the Library Board of Trustees. Mr. Loffredo seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor. B) APPOINTMENT TO THE FINE ARTS COMMISSION. 1 Vacancy - 1 Applicant - John Challenor • As Mr. Challenor was not present and the question of whether or not he was a Miami Shores Village resident was raised, this item was deferred and no action taken. Page 2 • • • C) AN ORDINANCE OF MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE, FLORIDA, AMENDING SECTION 14-33 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE, FLORIDA, INCREASING OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE TAXES PREVIOUSLY CONTAINED WITHIN THE SCHEDULE OF LICENSE TAXES; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (To be adopted on an Emergency Basis) The Clerk read the Caption of the Ordinance and offered information regarding the need to adopt the proposed Ordinance on an emergency basis. Mr. Loffredo confirmed that the fees were increasing 5%. Mayor Ulmer opened the floor for Public Comment but no one wished to speak on the item. Mr. Davis moved approval of the Ordinance on an Emergency Basis. Ms. Agosta seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor. D) A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL PROVIDING FOR BUDGET AMENDMENT #1 TO THE FISCAL YEAR 1999-2000 CAPITAL PROJECTS AND STORM WATER UTILITY CAPITAL FUND BUDGETS, PROVIDING FUNDS TO RENOVATE THE RECREATION FIELD HOUSE; FUNDING FROM UNRESERVED AND UNDESIGNATED FUND BALANCE OR RETAINED EARNINGS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The Clerk read the Caption of the Resolution. Mr. Benton provided background information with respect to the necessary renovations and improvements to the Field House. Council discussion centered around specific items listed for upgrading at the Field House. Mr. Davis moved approval of the Resolution approving and appropriating funds for improvements to the Field House. Mr. Loffredo seconded the motion. Mayor Ulmer invited Public Comment but hearing none, call for a vote which was unanimous in favor. 3) VILLAGE COUNCIL Steve Loffredo A) REQUEST FOR MATCHING FUNDS, GIFT TO POLICE DEPARTMENT - MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE CITIZEN'S POLICE ACADEMY. Mr. Loffredo introduced the Item, indicating that there had been a request to donate funds for the purchase of a digital camera for the Police Department. Mr. Loffredo then moved to approve matching funds to help pay for the purchase of a digital camera as a gift from the Citizen's Police Academy to the Police Department. Mr. Davis seconded the motion. Individual Council Members expressed their thoughts and concerns on the issue. Max Sturman, the resident who asked for sponsorship of the item, explained the rational for making the request. Following further Council discussion and confirmation that the Mayor's Task Force had not been approached for a funding donation, Mr. Ulmer called for the vote. The final vote was Mr. Loffredo and Mr. Davis in support of the request for matching funds, and Ms. Agosta, Mr. Blum and Mayor Ulmer against the request. The motion failed. B) REQUEST TO CREATE NEW AQUATICS MEMBERSHIP CATEGORY; NON- RESIDENT ATHLETIC PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS. Mr. Loffredo provided background information, stressing the necessity of having non-residents participate in our recreational programs. Mr. Loffredo stated that he would like to develop some type of policy so that non-residents who support our programs will have access to the new aquatic center. Mr. Loffredo then moved to have the Council create a new membership category for the aquatic center: Non-resident athletic program participants and their families (mother/father/sister/brother). Mr. Blum seconded the motion. Council discussion centered around the logistics of implementing and controlling such a policy; Page 3 • • • the pros and cons of changing the existing policy; and thoughts that it may be too early to think about setting a policy. Mayor Ulmer indicated that he would be in favor of directing staff to review and make a recommendation. Upon hearing a favorable reaction to amend the motion, Mayor Ulmer moved to direct staff to study and report back to the Council in September, the possibility of instituting an aquatic center membership category limited to non-resident individuals participating in existing recreation programs. Mr. Blum seconded the motion. Mayor Ulmer invited Public Comment. T.F. Chambers Mr. Chambers spoke about getting the kids from the recreation fields to the new pool. As no one else wished to speak on the matter, Mayor Ulmer closed Public Comment and called for a vote on the Amendment to the Original Motion. This vote was unanimous in favor. Mayor Ulmer then called the vote on the Motion as Amended. This vote was also unanimous in favor. 4) ANNOUNCEMENTS The Clerk read the announcements. 5) PUBLIC COMMENTS Melody Elliott Ms. Elliot spoke about the Biscayne Boulevard Project. Alice Burch Ms. Burch spoke about the wind storm insurance increase. 6) COUNCIL COMMENTS AI Davis Mr. Davis spoke about the Miami -Dade League of Cities meeting. Mary Ross Agosta Ms. Agosta wished everyone a good summer vacation. Steve Loffredo Mr. Loffredo spoke about the Code Enforcement Board. Bob Blum Mr. Blum wished everyone a great summer. Mark Ulmer Mayor Ulmer clarified his comments from the previous meeting with respect to the Biscayne Boulevard Project and Brian Masters' alternative plans. 7) ADJOURNMENT The July 18, 2000 Council Meeting was adjourned at 8:37 PM. Barbara A. Fugazzi, CMC - Village Clerk Mark S. Ulmer, Mayor Page 4