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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_Workshop_08/05/2013 MINUTES VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA WORKSHOP AUGUST 5, 2013 CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. Present were: Mayor Abby Brennan, Vice Mayor Vince Arena, Council Member Steve Okun, Council Member Tom Paterno and Council Member Frank D'Ambra. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION Vice Mayor Arena moved approval of the agenda; seconded by Council Member D'Ambra, and unanimously carried 5 -0. 1. Discussion on Adult Entertainment Code Attorney Davis noted that the Village code regarding adult entertainment was unconstitutional and difficult to maintain. Council Member D'Ambra questioned increasing the restrictive distance from other entities to 1,000 feet. Attorney Davis responded that he would research that option and added that there was a benefit to restrict as a special exception C3. Council Member Paterno asked if the distance from churches regarding alcohol would remain consistent. Attorney Davis explained that changes could not effectively nullify the use. Dottie Campbell, 30 Eastwinds Circle questioned The Lighthouse Center for the Arts holding a cocktail party /reception for members and if that would be considered a special event. Mayor Brennan responded that a fundraiser would be considered differently. Manager Couzzo added that they would need to obtain a special event permit. Attorney Davis suggested the item be added to the next Local Planning Agency and move on to follow the Village process for 1 st reading. 2. Discussion on Special Event Permit Code Attorney Davis noted changes to the code which included garage sales, special events, definitions and business tax receipts. He also noted no fee permits for non - profits. Vice Mayor Arena suggested limits be set at four per calendar year versus quarterly. Mayor Brennan questioned permitting of residential block parties and /or congregating in driveways as a potential issue. Attorney Davis explained the impact on the community streets with the traffic from such events could be an issue. Manager Couzzo noted that the issue was with restricting emergency personnel and /or equipment. Council Member D'Ambra noted the ordinance was for those holding a business tax receipt. Council Member Paterno added that it was not intended for in -house businesses. Attorney Davis stated the ordinance's intent was not to cause grief for residents holding personal Village Council Workshop Minutes August 5, 2013 Page 2 functions. Council Member Paterno expressed his concern with garage sales and the traffic associated. Several Council members agreed that garage sale permits should note what was expected and that the sales could be shut down if applicants did not adhere. Nilsa Zacarias, Director of Community Development stated there were very few applications submitted and she did not believe the police were being informed of the permitted events. Manager Couzzo advised he would meet with the police chief regarding Council concern and suggested a list be provided weekly. Dottie Campbell, 30 Eastwinds Circle reminded Council of the committee formed several years back that addressed special permitting and nothing was ever done. She suggested opinions be obtained by anyone affected by the considerations and tent events be addressed as well. Council discussed Sweets transporting people to the sandbar and felt that was a special event. Attorney Davis stated that the permit process was a way to be proactive and recommended firm enforcement and proper permitting be obtained from businesses. Council Member Paterno felt that bands should be considered an event and that the Village should report the questionable occurrences to the proper authority. Attorney Davis noted specifications related with liquor licenses dictate restrictions of liquor consumption and specific limitations to the business premises. Council Member Okun questioned the Village's liability concerning the ordinance change from 3:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. and its presumed negative effect on the restaurant business Sweets. Attorney Davis responded that proof would be necessary regarding the revenue loss and previous business operation until 3:00 a.m. Vice Mayor Arena suggested offering these questions for Sweets to answer and clarify. Consensus of Council was for the attorney to research special event and similar circumstances and offer options for the Village's to tighten regulations and break out residential. Manager Couzzo noted that Sweets had planned to attend Thursday night's Council meeting to speak under public comment and that the village was under no obligation to comment or deliberate. 3. Discussion on Sign Ordinance and Enforcement Vice Mayor Arena noted Councils previous agreement which did not require a fee for not for profit signage. Attorney Davis agreed and noted he was working toward the development of a fee schedule. Council discussed residents not removing garage sale signs after their event and implementing fine or penalties for the disregard. Manager Couzzo suggested a cash deposit and surrender deposit be added to the application process for the issue. Attorney Davis noted persons were offered a certain amount of time to pick the signs up under temporary signs regulations. Village Council Workshop Minutes August 5, 2013 Page 3 Attorney Davis explained the importance of either regulating or not regulating temporary signage and consistency of enforcement. Council Member Patemo suggested temporary permitted sign be allowed during the interim of your permanent sign. Consensus of Council was that no sale items be displayed on the sidewalks and sandwich boards within the specked range be allowed. Council discussed placing items such as propane gas tanks and benches on one side of sidewalks along with fire and ADA accessibility. Manager Couzzo noted that fire inspected areas each year. Mayor Brennan questioned illuminated signage being dimmed. Council Member D'Ambra referenced Publix lighting. Attorney Davis stated he would look into the issue. Vice Mayor Arena suggested lettered vehicles not be permissible in the parking spots nearest the road. Council Member Okun voiced his feelings that wrapped vehicles were not a problem but billboard vehicles were. Council Member Paterno responded that Tequesta did not allow assigned or reserved parking and police should enforce any that were. 4. Discussion on Data Storage of Information Captured by Tequesta's Roadside Cameras Council Member D'ambra voiced his concern with gathering and maintenance on individuals. Manger Couzzo suggested 90 day be the limit for retaining the data. Brad Gomberg, IT Manager agreed and explained that information would be deleted and any that may be required for investigation purposes would need to be obtained or permanently lost. 5. Discussion of Florida League of Cities 2013 Proposed Resolutions Attorney Davis explained and noted the proposed resolutions. 6. Discuss Rescheduling September 2 Workshop Due to Labor Day Holiday Consensus of Council was no workshop in September and to schedule the workshop around budget hearing schedule. ANY OTHER MATTERS Manager Couzzo stated that the Village was looking into a radio and dispatch consultant. He noted that he had not been a proponent of Northcom and that the current and past chiefs supported the use of Northcom. Dottie Campbell suggested Council break the pattern of congregating all together at meeting and functions and challenged them to meet voiced Village Council Workshop Minutes August 5, 2013 Page 4 ADJOURNMENT MOTION Council Member D'Ambra moved to adjourn the meeting; seconded by Vice Mayor Arena, and unanimously carried 5 -0. Therefore the meeting was adjourned at 9:40 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Lori McWilliams, MMC Village Clerk Note These summary minutes are prepared in compliance with 286.011 F.S. and are not verbatim transcripts of the meeting. A verbatim audio record is available from the Office of the Village Clerk. All referenced attachments are on file in the Village Clerk's office.