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HomeMy Public PortalAbout04-24-01 Zoning Meeting.tifMINUTES ZONING MEETING VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA TUESDAY, APRIL 24, 2001 COUNCIL CHAMBER 85 WEST MCINTYRE STREET, SECOND FLOOR 1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS: The meeting was called to order by the Mayor at 7:10 p.m. Present were Councilmembers Scott Bass, Martha F. Broucek, Alan H. Fein, Robert Oldakowski, James L. Peters, Vice Mayor Mortimer Fried and Mayor Joe I. Rasco. Also present were Village Manager C. Samuel Kissinger, Village Clerk Conchita H. Alvarez and Village Attorney David M. Wolpin. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Rasco led the Pledge of Allegiance. Reverend Bud Schroeder, Key Biscayne Community Church gave an invocation. 3. AGENDA: Councilmember Bass requested the addition of a discussion regarding a zoning issue as Item 4B; Councilmember Peters requested the addition of a discussion regarding notice of meetings with agenda as Item 8A7 and the Clerk requested the addition of a Special Presentation to the Coast Guard and to the Sonesta Beach Resort Hotel for their heroic actions rescuing three young men off the coast of the Village of Key Biscayne. At this time the Mayor, on behalf of the Village Council, presented proclamations to the U.S. Coast Guard, the Marine Patrol, U.S. Park Service and the Sonesta Beach Resort. Mr. Al Cardenas, on behalf of the families of the three young men, addressed the Council expressing a deep gratitude to the men and women who serve this wonderful country. The Mayor addressed the Council and the public regarding the overwhelming success of the Relay for Life Event held on the Village Green last weekend and thanked the community for coming together in support of such a wonderful cause. 1 of 6 April 24, 2001 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Councilmember Broucek made a motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of April 10, 2001. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Bass and approved by a 7-0 voice vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers Bass, Broucek, Fein, Oldakowski, Peters, Vice Mayor Fried and Mayor Rasco voting Yes. At this time Councilmember Bass introduced Mr. Don Murray, 204 Sunrise Drive, representing the Key Biscayne Community Church, addressed the Council expressing the desire to expand the pre- school facilities. Attorney Wolpin addressed the Council regarding this issue. 5. PUBLIC HEARING: At this time, the public hearing for the sidewalks for portions of Hampton Lane, West McIntyre Street, Woodcrest Road, and between West Heather Drive and Woodcrest Road was heard. The Clerk read the title of Resolution 2001-16, adopted on February 13, 2001, as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA; ESTABLISHING THE DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING CONSTRUCTION OF SIDEWALKS ALONG HAMPTON LANE, WEST MCINTYRE STREET, AND WOODCREST ROAD; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Councilmember Broucek made an amending motion to exclude Hampton Lane from the project. The motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Fried. The Attorney and the Manager addressed the Council regarding this motion. Fernando Alonso, Regional Manager, Miami Office with Williams Hatfield & Stoner, addressed the Council regarding the sidewalk project. The motion to amend the project by excluding Hampton Lane was approved by a 6-1 voice vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers Bass, Broucek, Fein, Peters, Vice Mayor Fried and Mayor Rasco voting Yes.' Councilmember Oldakowski voting No. The Mayor opened the public hearing. The following residents addressed the Council: Gregory Han, 685 Curtiswood Road; Henny Groschel-Becker, 290 West Mashta Drive; Steven Vogel, 210 Hampton Lane; Dr. Marilyn R. McClain, 255 Woodcrest Road and Ed Sawyer, 301 West McIntyre Street. The Mayor closed the public hearing. 2 of 6 April 24, 2001 Councilmember Fein made a motion to approve the project as amended. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Bass and approved by a 7-0 roll call vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers Bass, Broucek, Fein, Oldakowski, Peters, Vice Mayor Fried and Mayor Rasco voting Yes. At this time Councilmember Fein recognized Ms. Donna Rice and thanked her for her dedication and efforts regarding sidewalks. Ms. Rice addressed the Council thanking them for considering the need for sidewalks in the Village. 6. ORDINANCES: The Clerk read the following ordinance, on first reading, by title: AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA; AMENDING THE 2000-2001 VILLAGE BUDGET AS PROVIDED FOR ON EXHIBIT "A"; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Councilmember Bass made a motion to adopt the ordinance on first reading. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Broucek. The Mayor opened the public hearing. There were no speakers present. The Mayor closed the public hearing. The Manager addressed the Council regarding this ordinance. The ordinance was adopted on first reading by a 7-0 roll call vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers Bass, Broucek, Fein, Oldakowski, Peters, Vice Mayor Fried and Mayor Rasco voting Yes. The Clerk announced the second reading of this ordinance for May 8, 2001. 7. RESOLUTIONS: The Clerk read the following resolution by title: A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA; AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO EXPEND AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $35,000 TO FINANCE PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS TO CELEBRATE THE TEN YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE INCORPORATION OF THE VILLAGE, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Vice Mayor Fried made a motion to approve the resolution. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Broucek and approved by a 7-0 voice vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers Bass, Broucek, Fein, Oldakowski, Peters, Vice Mayor Fried and Mayor Rasco voting Yes. 3of6 April 24, 2001 The Clerk read the following resolution by title: A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA; DIRECTING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO SCHEDULE A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE RENAMING OF EAST DRIVE TO SONESTA DRIVE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Councilmember Broucek made a motion to approve the resolution. The motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Fried. The Manager addressed the Council regarding this resolution. Ed Meyer, 100 Sunrise Drive addressed the Council regarding this resolution. The resolution was approved by a 7-0 voice vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers Bass, Broucek, Fein, Oldakowski, Peters, Vice Mayor Fried and Mayor Rasco voting Yes. The Manager announced the public hearing will be on May 8, 2001. 8. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: The following items were discussed: Mayor and Councilmembers. Councilmember Oldakowski made a motion to contract for a grant hire to aggressively seek grant monies for eligible projects. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Broucek. The Manager addressed the Council regarding the grant hire. The motion was approved by a 7-0 voice vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers Bass, Broucek, Fein, Oldakowski, Peters, Vice Mayor Fried and Mayor Rasco voting Yes. Councilmember Broucek addressed the Council regarding the demolition of the existing SunTrust Bank and moving existing Village offices to temporary trailers. Jud Kurlancheek, Director of Building, Zoning and Planning addressed the Council regarding this issue. It was the consensus of Council to direct staff to bring back different options and costs on the relocation of the Village offices during the construction of the new buildings. Councilmember Broucek addressed the Council regarding a report from the Police Department regarding juvenile offenders transported to the Juvenile Assessment Center in the City of Miami. Councilmember Broucek deferred this item to a future meeting. 4 of 6 April 24, 2001 Mayor Rasco, Vice Mayor Fried and Councilmember Fein addressed the Council and the public regarding their attendance to the National League of Cities Annual Congressional Conference in Washington, D.C., March 9-13, 2001. Councilmember Peters addressed the Council regarding the possible consequences of Councilmember use of personal computer and fax machine to conduct Village business. Attorney Wolpin addressed the Council regarding this issue explaining that there is no real good solution to this problem at this time. It was the consensus of Council to direct staff to look into this issue and report back to Council. Councilmember Peters addressed the Council regarding conducting Council Meeting Workshops prior to voting Council Meetings. Councilmember Peters addressed the Council regarding notice for Council Meetings with agenda. It was the consensus of Council to direct staff to explore the possibility of posting the agenda on Channel 99. Village Attorney. The Attorney addressed the Council regarding sample ordinances from the City of Aventura, the City of Miami Beach and the City of South Miami regarding removal of canine fecal matter from public property. Camille Guething, 260 Seaview Drive addressed the Council. The Manager addressed the Council regarding this issue, stating that the Chief of Police meets with the different Condominium Managers and will bring this issue before them. The Manager will report back to Council after this meeting takes place. Village Clerk. The Clerk did not submit a report. Village Manager. At this time the Manager addressed the Council regarding the Volunteer Appreciation Day taking place on Thursday, April 26, 2001 at 6:30 p.m. at the Sonesta Beach Resort. The Manager addressed the Council regarding a Memorandum from Commissioner Jimmy Morales on the proposedbike path from Calusa to Crandon Park. It was the consensus of Council to direct the Manager to request from Miami -Dade County to make the bike path closer to the road for security reasons. 9. OTHER BUSINESS/GENERAL DISCUSSION: Councilmember Broucek and Vice Mayor Fried addressed the Council regarding the proposed purchase of the Citgo Station. 5of6 April 24, 2001 10. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE MEETINGS/EVENTS: A schedule of future meetings and events was presented to the Council. 11. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 9:45 p.m. Re : ect ully submitte, • Conc ita H. Alvarez, CMC Village Clerk Approved this 8th day of May , 2001: ZOR1%4 Joe I. Rasco Mayor IF A PERSON DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT A MEETING OR HEARING, THAT PERSON WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND, FOR SUCH PURPOSE, MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE, WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE BASED. 6of6