Village Council

Mayor Jerome Charles Vice Mayor Neil Cantor Councilmember George Burch Esmond Scott, Village Manager Councilmember Patrick B. Devaney Chanae Wood, Village Attorney Councilmember Jesse Valinsky Ysabely Rodriguez, Village Clerk VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, JULY 21, 2026 10050 NE 2ND AVENUE MIAMI SHORES, FL 33138 6:30 PM 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. MOMENT OF SILENCE / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL 4. ORDER OF BUSINESS ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, & DEFERRALS 5. PRESENTATIONS 5.A FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES SAFETY EXCELLENCE AWARD 5.B FINAL ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025 (PRESENTED BY: INDEPENDENT AUDITOR, CBIZ) 6. MANAGER'S UPDATE 7. PUBLIC COMMENTS 3-Minute Time Limit 8. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES 8.A APPROVAL OF THE JULY 7, 2026 VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES (STAFF: VILLAGE CLERK). Minutes.pdf 9. ORDINANCE(S) ON SECOND READING- PUBLIC HEARING 9.A AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE, FLORIDA; AMENDING CHAPTER 16, PARKS AND RECREATION, ARTICLE I, SECTION 16-21, RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE, OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO REDUCE THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE FROM NINE MEMBERS TO SEVEN MEMBERS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, SEVERABILITY CODIFICATION, AND AN EFFECTIVE 1  DATE (STAFF: PARKS & RECREATION DIRECTOR). Memorandum Ordinance Business Impact Estimate.pdf 10.BOARD APPOINTMENT(S) 10.A APPOINTMENT TO THE ARTS AND CULTURE BOARD (1 UNEXPIRED VACANCY). Memorandum Applications 10.B APPOINTMENTS TO THE RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE (2 VACANCIES). Applications 11.RESOLUTION(S) 11.A A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE, FLORIDA, DETERMINING THE PROPOSED MILLAGE RATE, AND THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE FOR THE FIRST AND SECOND PUBLIC HEARINGS AS REQUIRED BY LAW; DIRECTING THE VILLAGE CLERK AND VILLAGE MANAGER TO FILE THIS RESOLUTION, IF REQUIRED, WITH THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER; AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO CHANGE THE BUDGET HEARING DATES IF NEEDED; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (STAFF: FINANCE DIRECTOR). Memorandum Resolution 11.B A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF MIAMI SHORES, FLORIDA, APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE BYLAWS OF DOCTORS CHARTER SCHOOL OF MIAMI SHORES; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (STAFF: VILLAGE CLERK). Memorandum Resolution Bylaws update 11.C A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CHARITABLE DONATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE AND JACKSON HEALTH FOUNDATION, A CHARITABLE NON-PROFIT 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORIZATION & IMPLEMENTATION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE (STAFF: VILLAGE CLERK). Memorandum Resolution & Agreement Application IRS letter 501c3 exempt form 2  990 Form 11.D A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE, FLORIDA; APPROVING AND ADOPTING REVISED DEPARTMENTAL FEE SCHEDULES FOR THE PLANNING AND ZONING, PUBLIC WORKS, PARKS AND RECREATION, AND CODE COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENTS; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE (STAFF: VILLAGE MANAGER). Memorandum Resolution 12.DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS 12.A DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE GENERAL EMPLOYEE PENSION BOARD MEMBERSHIP COMPOSITION (STAFF: PENSION ATTORNEY). Memorandum 12.B DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON OUR TEMPORARY POLITICAL SIGN ORDINANCE AND APPROPRIATE CHANGES (SPONSORED BY COUNCILMEMBER GEORGE BURCH). Temporary Political Sign- Code of Ordinances.pdf 12.C DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON CHANGES TO OUR PEDDLER'S PERMIT (SPONSORED BY: COUNCILMEMBER GEORGE BURCH). Peddlers & Solicitors - Code of Ordinances.pdf 12.D DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON MIAMI SHORES’ BIRD SANCTUARY STATUS AND SIGNAGE (SPONSORED BY: COUNCILMEMBER GEORGE BURCH). Bird Sanctuary Designation - Code of Ordinances.pdf 13.MANAGER'S REPORT 14.ATTORNEY'S REPORT 15.ANNOUNCEMENTS 16.VILLAGE COUNCIL COMMENTS 17.ADJOURNMENT The board may consider and act upon such other business as may come before it. In the event this agenda must be revised, such revised copies will be available to the public at Village Hall. Pursuant to Chapter 286.0105, Florida Statutes, if a person decides to appeal any matter considered at such meeting or hearing, the individual 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 based. Miami Shores Village complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disability Act. If you are a disabled person requiring any accommodations or assistance, including materials in accessible format, a sign language interpreter, or assistive listening 3 devices, please notify the Village Clerk's office of such need at least 5 days in advance. In accordance with Village Code and section 2-11.1(s) of the Miami-Dade County Code, any person engaging in lobbying activities, as defined therein, must register at the Village Clerk’s Office before addressing said board. 4