11 City of South Miami
2 Regular City Commission Minutes
3 May 4, 2010
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5 CALL TO ORDER:
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7 The City Commission of the City of South Miami, Florida met
8 in regular session on Tuesday, May 4, 2010, beginning at 7:40
9 p.m., in the City Commission Chambers, 6130 Sunset Drive.
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11 A. Roll Call:
12 The following members of the City Commission were present:
13 Mayor Philip K. Stoddard, Vice Mayor Valerie Newman, and,
14 Commissioners Velma Palmer, Brian D. Beasley and Walter A.
15 Harris.
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17 Also in attendance were: City Attorney Laurence Feingold,
18 City Clerk Maria M. Menendez and Acting City Manager Roger M.
19 Carlton.
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21 B. Moment of Silence: By Mayor Stoddard.
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23 C. Pledge of Allegiance:
24 The Pledge of Allegiance was recited in unison.
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26 D. Presentations(s)
27 NONE
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29 Moved by Vice Mayor Newman, seconded by Commissioner Palmer
30 to place four add -on items on the agenda. The motion passed by a
31 4 -0 vote:
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33 Commissioner Palmer: Yea
34 Vice Mayor Newman: Yea
35 Commissioner Beasley: Absent
36 Commissioner Harris: Yea
37 Mayor Stoddard: Yea
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39 Moved by Commissioner Palmer, seconded by Vice Mayor Newman
40 and Commissioner Beasley to discuss the add -on items sponsored by
41 Vice Mayor Newman after the Consent Agenda.
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43 Moved by Vice Mayor Newman to amend the above motion, and to
44 discuss add -on items no. 5 and 6 right after item no. 3 on the
45 agenda. The motion passed by a 5 -0 vote:
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1 Commissioner Palmer: Yea
2 Vice Mayor Newman: Yea
3 Commissioner Beasley: Yea
4 Commissioner Harris: Yea
5 Mayor Stoddard: Yea
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1. Approval of Minutes
Minutes of April 19, 2010
Moved by Commissioner Beasley, seconded by Commissioner
Palmer, the motion to approve the minutes of April 19, 2010 as
amended passed by 5 ayes and 0 nays.
2. City Manager's Report (25 minutes)
a) Municipal Charter County Sales (People's Transportation
Plan) Surtax Update: This is a report regarding a new
proposal from Miami Dade County Manager George Burgess to
absorb the cost of providing the PIP revenue to cities which
have formed since the PIP Surtax was adopted by the voters:
i. Within the next two (2) weeks, there will be a
conference call with all municipalities to discuss
the possibility of a Hold Harmless Revenue Growth
Model. Staff will participate in the conference
call and will provide updates to the Mayor and
City Commission.
b) Report relative the to Old Inspection Station site: This is
a report informing the City Commission regarding the clean
up of the site by the Public Works Department and suggesting
a strategy to make a determination relative to using the
site for a Farmers' Market/ Community Garden:
i. Mr. Carlton referred to the actions to be taken in
order to review the possibility of using the site
as a farmer's market as outlined in his report.
c) Report relative to an Easement Agreement between the City of
South Miami and Larkin Community Hospital: This is a status
report stating that required traffic/ road improvements have
not been completed and a TCO or CO will not be issued until
all requirements are met. (A complete report was included as
part of this agenda item).
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d) Report regarding a meeting with Miami Dade County Housing
and Community Development Director Shally Jones Horn Re:
Murray Park Swimming Pool / 66th St Improvements and Street
Lighting in the CRA area: This meeting was attended by
Commissioner Walter Harris. The report will present Ms.
Jones Horn initial .responses to City requests regarding the
three projects listed above:
i. Mr. Carlton referred to the meeting with Director
Shally Jones Horn, and the question on the pool is
that significant monies have been expended for the
last design concept. The staff level decision is
that they have reimbursed us approximately $58,000
for the design costs, and they are willing to
convert that to the design -build project;
ii. The 66th Street Improvements is about 50% designed
and it needs some community involvement to make
sure that the driveways are correct;
iii. About the street lighting Mr. Carlton said that
the Commission at its last meeting determined that
the decorative lights were no longer a high
priority, so he approached the County to see if
those funds could be used for other lighting areas
within the CRA and they are ok with that.
iv. Mr. Carlton finally said that this was a staff
level meeting and that Ms. Horn still needs to
make sure that all of this is ok at the federal
level.
e) Report on the installation of ATT U- Verse: This report has
been requested by the City Commission regarding the
completion of installation of City of South Miami technology
to allow meetings to be shown on ATT's U- Verse:
i. Mr. Carlton said that U -Verse has been installed,
and that the last thing to be done to bring up U-
Verse is a T1 line which is a higher capacity
connection from City Hall to AT &T.
f) Report on appointment of Alfredo Riverol as Finance
Director: Mr. Riverol has been appointed to this position
after an open competitive process. This report will include
Mr. Riverol's Charge Memorandum which defines his major
assignments for the first year.
g) Draft Report on Traffic Study from Kimley -Horn for
Neighborhood Traffic Calming Study for Pinecrest Villas: The
draft report is in the agenda package. The Acting City
Manager will recommend that a community workshop be
scheduled to provide input to the proposed improvements so
the firm can complete the study:
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1 i. Mr. Carlton said that the concerns raised by the
2 Mayor could be resolved at another time, and that
3 the recommendation is that a community meeting
4 should be scheduled for the benefit of the
5 neighbors.
6 ii. Vice Mayor Newman urged staff to schedule this
7 workshop as soon as possible, and to provide 2 -3
8 alternate dates to choose from.
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10 h) Status Report on FY 08/09 Independent Audit (CAFR) and
11 Management Letter: A meeting was held with the audit partner
12 from Rodriguez Trueba on April 22, 2010 to determine the
13 schedule to complete the audit. The Acting City Manager will
14 report regarding how the pension audit for FY 08/09 will be
15 completed and provide an estimate of when the entire CAFR
16 report and Management Letter will be completed:
17 i. This item was withdrawn by Mr. Carlton until a
18 definitive answer is available regarding a pension
19 audit.
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21 i) Report regarding red light cameras: The Legislature has
22 passed enabling legislation which awaits Governor Crist's
23 signature. The City Commission has previously adopted an
24 enabling ordinance which must now be amended. The Acting
25 City Manager seeks direction from the City Commission on
26 this matter:
27 i. Mr. Carlton explained that the legislature has
28 enacted a bill which is waiting to be signed or
29 vetoed by the Governor; because the bill is
30 different than the ordinance adopted by the City
31 Commission, depending on the outcome of the bill
32 the ordinance will have to be revised.
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34 j) Report regarding property tax exemption and tax exempt
35 financing concerns for the Municipal Garage: The Acting City
36 Manager and City Attorney will update the City Commission on
37 these two issues and seek direction:
38 i. Mr. Carlton said that this is relating to the tax
39 exempt status of the bonds on the Municipal
40 Garage; he said that the City Commission should be
41 concerned with the bond issue, and recommended the
42 retention of a bond counsel and a financial
43 adviser, and perhaps the retention of outside
44 counsel that can help in the renegotiation of that
45 transaction, plus there are other issues of
46 concern that could also be clarified.
47 ii. Mayor Stoddard said that this issue will be
48 scheduled for the next COW meeting so that the
49 City Attorney could make recommendations for
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1 retaining a bond counsel and a financial adviser.
2 Mr. McArdle who is the legal representative of Mr.
3 Richman will be invited to attend this meeting.
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5 k) Report regarding federal legislative program grant request
6 for South Miami Park: Pursuant to advice from Cardenas and
7 Partners, the legislative strategy has been revised for this
8 element of the program:
9 i. Mr. Carlton provided the status of this project,
10 explaining that as per our Washington consultants,
11 the best way to obtain funds for this Park is not
12 to seek the sewer project, but to seek a road
13 project so that money could come through the FDOT,
14 and that could include the sewer; therefore, he
15 said that he gave them the authority to change the
16 title and to revise the language.
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18 With no further comments the City Manager's Report ended.
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21 3. City Attorney's Report (15 minutes)
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23 Mr. Feingold at this time addressed the Commission
24 recommending the retention of outside bond counsel because the
25 Legal Department sees a problem with the issues of the Municipal
26 Parking Garage.
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28 With no further comments the City Attorney's Report ended.
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34 5. A Resolution of the Mayor and City Commission of the
35 City of South Miami, Florida, relating to the
36 termination of Roger M. Carlton as Acting City Manager
37 effective immediately; and providing an effective
38 date.
39 (Vice Mayor Newman)
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41 Moved by Commissioner Palmer, seconded by Vice Mayor Newman
42 to approve this item.
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44 Vice Mayor Newman said that she introduced this resolution
45 with a heavy heart and that this has not been an easy decision.
46 However, she said that Mr. Carlton has disappointed her lately
47 with his performance. She said that for a number of reasons she
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had lost trust and confidence in this Manager and
reason for bringing forth this resolution.
Commissioner Harris said
Mr. Carlton a six month or a
because he had been hired as
wanted to go forward with an
happen. He said that this is
of city manager.
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that is the
that when it was brought up to give
year contract, he was against that
a temporary city manager and that he
RFQ, and that he still wants that to
not the time for an overnight change
Commissioner Palmer said that over the past few months she
has not seen anything done to move the City forward; it has been
investigation after investigation and firing after firing. She
said that we need a city manager to move the City forward and
that is not happening here.
Commissioner Beasley said that he does not think that it is
proper to bring somebody down in public like this, just as a
matter of respect. He said that he has been elected to represent
the people and that is what he will continue doing until he
leaves this place.
Mayor Stoddard said that it has been a difficult
relationship that the City has had with its city managers over
the years; this is not an easy City to govern, and Mr. Carlton
has had successes with some things but not with others. He then
thanked Mr. Carlton for the many hours a day and the overtime
that he has put in. He thanked him for having taken courageous
stands on some difficult issues where he knew they would not be
popular issues, but he did acted on principle reasons. He also
thanked Mr. Carlton for the expertise he has brought on a number
of issues. He then addressed the Commission saying that they need
to find a person with whom they could feel comfortable as a
group, and that he would like to bring unity back to the
Commission. Finally, he urged the Commission to be extremely
careful in the decision when the time comes to hire a permanent
city manager.
At this time Mayor Stoddard allowed Mr. Carlton to address
the Commission.
Mr. Carlton said, among other things, that because of the
statements that were made today in this meeting, impugning his
character, he will have to take whatever action is necessary to
clear that. He then urged the Commission to abide by the
provision of the Charter with regard to compensation for him and
so forth.
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With no further comments, the motion
passed by a 4 -1 vote:
Commissioner Palmer:
Vice Mayor Newman:
Commissioner Beasley
Commissioner Harris:
Mayor Stoddard:
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to approve this item
Yea
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6. A Resolution of the Mayor and City Commission of the
City of South Miami, Florida, relating to City
Manager; appointing Buford R. (Randy) Witt as Acting
City Manager; and providing an effective date.
(Vice Mayor Newman)
Moved by Commissioner Palmer, seconded by Commissioner
Beasley to approve this item.
Commissioner Harris recommended deferring this item to be
heard at a special meeting.
Moved by Commissioner Harris to defer this item to be
discussed at a Special Meeting on Wednesday, May 5, 2010 at 9:00
p.m. Seconded by Commissioner Palmer, the motion passed by a 5 -0
vote:
Commissioner Palmer: Yea
Vice Mayor Newman: Yea
Commissioner Beasley: Yea
Commissioner Harris: Yea
Mayor Stoddard: Yea
PUBLIC REMAI
(5 minutes)
David Tucker, Sr. addressed the Commission about the
Constitution of the United States.
Reverend Gay addressed the Commission saying that he will
not tolerate the slandering of his name from anyone.
Donna Shelley expressed disappointment about item no. 5
above.
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1 Levy Kelly spoke in support of item no. 5 above, saying that
2 he also had lost confidence on the Acting City Manager that was
3 terminated. He also referred to the pool project and the need to
4 come to an agreement with the community.
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6 Mike Thompson, a partner of Sunset Gallery addressed the
7 Commission with concerns regarding item no. 6 on the agenda
8 relating to regulations for business outside a business.
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10 Robert Andrews urged the Commission to do something about
11 drug related problems in the City.
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13 John Edward,Smith addressed the Commission regarding item
14 no. 6 on the agenda with concerns about the future of Mom & Pop
15 retail businesses.
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17 Mary Jane Mark, owner of Mack Cycle and Fitness, addressed
18 the Commission about item no. 6 on the agenda, saying that there
19 are numerous deficiencies in the ordinance, urging the Commission
20 to have it rewritten.
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22 Margaret Sotham, Director of the South Miami Drug Free
23 Coalition addressed the Commission explaining that the
24 organization works together with families and schools in an
25 effort to solve the issues of youth substance abuse. She then
26 announced an upcoming event of that nature on May 27'h at 8:00
27 p.m. at the Gibson - Bethel Community Center.
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29 Charlene Boyton whose son was recently killed, addressed the
30 Commission in support of Police Chief Richardson.
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32 Roman Compte addressed the Commission about item no. 6 on
33 the agenda, expressing concern about the negative impact of Code
34 provisions on small businesses.
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36 Sharon McCain requested the status on U- Verse; she said that
37 Mr. Banos would have a conflict of interest by seating on the
38 Pension Board and on the Pension Ad Hoc Committee at the same
39 time; and she urged the Commission to take their time when
40 searching for a new city manager.
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42 Brad Cassel requested that items pertaining to appointments
43 to the Pension Boards be deferred, explaining the reasons for his
44 request.
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46 Joann Henderson addressed the Commission requesting that her
47 permit fees be waived. She also spoke in favor of Chief
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Sarah Tompkins spoke in support of Chief Richardson, urging
the Commission to reinstate him to his position.
Carla Newfell referred to item no. 6 on the agenda, also
with concern about the impact of the rules on small businesses.
Dick Ward announced that the State Legislature recently
passed a resolution designating Ludlam Road, from Bird Road all
the way to the end as a historic road. This means that Ludlam
Road cannot be changed. He also spoke in support of Chief
Richardson.
Gray Read announced the lecture series with innovative ideas
in architecture sponsored by the Green Task Force, starting
Thursday, May 6th.
Bob Welsh spoke about Palmetto Bay and the City Commission
meeting that he attended. He then referred to a Community
Newspaper article.
Kevin Hurley addressed the Commission saying that decisions
such as that of terminating somebody are not easy decisions and
it is something not to be taken lightly. He urged everyone to
contact the Commissioners when they require clarification on any
issue.
Shawnte Wells spoke in support of Chief Richardson and of
how the community has improved and how safe it has become.
Ernie Caper also spoke in support of Chief Richardson.
With no further speakers, the public remarks section was
closed.
4. Commission Reports, Discussion S Remarks (25 minutes)
Joint meeting with the Community Action Agency (CAA),
Monday, May 17, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. at the Senior Center.
(Commissioner Harris)
Commissioner Harris
Commission with the CAA,
Senior Center. Commissioner
to attend due to previous
meeting last month and that
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announced the Joint Meeting of the
Monday, May 17 at 6:00 p.m. at the
Beasley said that he will not be able
engagement, but that he attended the
he will follow up on it.
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2 Reports items were deferred until later in the meeting.
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8 RESOLUTION (S)
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11 90 -10 -13124
12 7. A resolution of the Mayor and City Commission of the
13 City of South Miami, Florida, relating to the Pension
14 Ad Hoc Committee; providing for the extension of
15 membership. 3/5
16 (Vice Mayor Newman)
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18 Moved by Commissioner Palmer, seconded by Mayor Stoddard to
19 approve this item.
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21 With no further comments, the motion to approve this item
22 passed by a 5 -0 vote:
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24 Commissioner Palmer: Yea
25 Vice Mayor Newman: Yea
26 Commissioner Beasley: Yea
27 Commissioner Harris: Yea
28 Mayor Stoddard: Yea
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31 8. A resolution of the Mayor and City Commission of the
32 City of South Miami, Florida directing the Planning and
33 Zoning Department and the Planning Board to consider an
34 ordinance revising Land Development Code Section 20-
35 3.1(E) entitled "Business Outside a Building" in order
36 to clarify the current regulation by establishing
37 specific limitations on type and extent of conducting
38 business outside of a building and a process for
39 obtaining both permanent and temporary permits; and
40 providing for an effective date. 3/5
41 (Acting City Manager)
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43 Moved by Commissioner Palmer, seconded by Vice Mayor Beasley
44 to approve this item.
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Mr. Feingoid recommended
have a policy, and before we
Planning Board.
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suspending enforcement until we
start giving directions to the
Moved by Commissioner Beasley to table this item. Seconded
by Mayor Stoddard.
Commissioner Harris said that the fines against Mack Cycle
should be suspended.
Mr. Youkilis said for clarification that the purpose of this
resolution is just to refer this issue to the Planning Board; he
said that staff was planning to work with the Planning Board in
rewriting the ordinance and bringing it back to the Commission.
The change is needed because the current language in the Code
prohibits having anything outside.
After hearing the clarification from staff, the motion to
table failed by a 0 -5 voter
Commissioner Palmer: Nay
Vice Mayor Newman: Nay
Commissioner Beasley: Nay
Commissioner Harris: Nay
Mayor Stoddard: Nay
With no further comments, the motion to approve this item
passed by a 5 -0 vote:
Commissioner Palmer: Yea
Vice Mayor Newman: Yea
Commissioner Beasley: Yea
Commissioner Harris: Yea
Mayor Stoddard: Yea
Moved by Mayor Stoddard, seconded by Commissioner Harris and
Palmer, the motion to nullify the fine against Mack Cycle passed
by a 5 -0 vote:
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Commissioner Palmer: Yea
Vice Mayor Newman: Yea
Commissioner Beasley: Yea
Commissioner Harris: Yea
Mayor Stoddard: Yea
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4 9. An ordinance of the Mayor and City Commission of the
5 City of South Miami, Florida, amending Article VI,
6 Purchasing, of Chapter 2 of the City Code, to provide
7 for and regulate Design -Build Contracts; providing for
8 conflicts, severability and an effective date. 3/5
9 (Mayor Stoddard)
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11 Moved by Mayor Stoddard, seconded by Vice Mayor Beasley to
12 approve this item.
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14 The public hearing was opened and closed with no speakers.
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16 With some further comments, the motion to approve this item
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20 Vice Mayor Newman: Yea
21 Commissioner Beasley: Yea
22 Commissioner Harris: Yea
23 Mayor Stoddard: Yea
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27 10. An ordinance of the Mayor and City Commission of the
28 City of South Miami, Florida, amending the South Miami
29 Code of Ordinances in order to remove existing Section
30 15 -100 entitled "Malicious defacement, marking of real
31 property" and creating a new Section 15 -100 entitled
32 "Graffiti and graffiti removal" which contains the
33 following sections; definitions; prohibited activity;
34 possession of spray paint and markers; anti - graffiti
35 trust fund; declaration of nuisance; responsibility of
36 property owners, graffiti removal and notice; appeals;
37 failure to comply, cost of removal, liens,
38 foreclosures; disputing assessed costs; providing for
39 severability; providing for ordinances in conflict; and
40 providing for an effective date. 3/5
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43 Moved by Mayor Stoddard, seconded by Commissioner Palmer to
44 approve this item.
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1 Commissioner Beasley said that he has some questions
2 regarding this ordinance and requested deferring it until June so
3 that he could have some further clarification from staff.
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5 At this time the public hearing was opened.
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7 Sharon McCain spoke against deferring this item, and
8 recommended including AT &T, FP &L and Waste Management which are
9 the main targets for the graffiti artists.
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11 With no further speakers the public hearing was closed.
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13 Commissioner Palmer said that she thinks that it is a little
14 too drastic to put a lien on a property because of graffiti,
15 particularly during these difficult economic times.
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17 With some further comments, the motion to approve this item
18 passed by a 5 -0 vote:
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20 Commissioner Palmer: Yea
21 Vice Mayor Newman: Yea
22 Commissioner Beasley: Yea
23 Commissioner Harris: Yea
24 Mayor Stoddard: Yea
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29 11. An ordinance of the Mayor and City Commission of the
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City of South Miami, Florida, related to the Code
of
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Ordinances, amending Section 2.26.12
(a) and
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entitled "Green Task Force," in order
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providing
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Moved by Mayor Stoddard, seconded by Commissioner
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approve this item
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Vice Mayor Newman:
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Commissioner Beasley:
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1 Commissioner Harris: Yea
2 Mayor Stoddard: Yea
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5 END OF UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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7 RESOLUTION (S)
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10 92 -10 -13126
11 12. A Resolution of the Mayor and City Commission of the
12 City of South Miami, Florida, accepting the
13 recommendation of the City's Audit Committee to conduct
14 an audit to determine whether forfeiture funds have
15 been properly received, accounted for and used by the
16 City for their designated statutory purposes; and
17 providing an effective date.
18 (Mayor Stoddard)
19 Moved by Commissioner Beasley, seconded by Mayor Stoddard to
20 approve this item.
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22 With some further comments, the motion to approve this item
23 passed by a 5 -0 vote:
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25 Commissioner Palmer: Yea
26 Vice Mayor Newman: Yea
27 Commissioner Beasley: Yea
28 Commissioner Harris: Yea
29 Mayor Stoddard: Yea
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33 13. A resolution of the Mayor and City Commission of the
34 City of South Miami, Florida, relating to boards and
35 committees; appointing Denise Covington to serve on
36 the South Miami Community Redevelopment Agency (SMCRA)
37 Board for a two -year term ending May 3, 2012; and
38 providing an effective date.
39 (Commissioner Harris)
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41 Moved by Commissioner Beasley, seconded by Commissioner
42 Palmer to approve this item.
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passed by a 5 -0 vote:
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Vice Mayor Newman:
Commissioner Beasley
Commissioner Harris:
Mayor Stoddard:
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approve this item
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Items no. 17 and 21 on the agenda were moved out of order
(now items no. 14 and 15)
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14. A resolution of the Mayor and City Commission of the
City of South Miami, Florida, authorizing the Acting
City Manager to issue a work order to Fireworks
Displays Unlimited, LLC. for the annual 4u' of July
fireworks display. The, display will not exceed the
amount of $8,900.00 which will be charged to account
number 001 -2000- 572 -4820 (4ch of July Parks and
Recreation); providing for an effective date. 3/5
(Acting City Manager)
Moved by Mayor Stoddard, seconded by Commissioner Palmer to
approve this item.
Mayor Stoddard said that he has asked the Mayors of
Pinecrest and Coral Gables about helping us with the event; he
said that Pinecrest has already agreed to do it with the
communities of the South but that they will consider us for the
following year; and, he has not gotten a definitive answer from
the Mayor of Coral Gables yet.
With some further comments, the motion to approve this item
passed by a 5 -0 vote:
Commissioner Palmer: Yea
Vice Mayor Newman: Yea
Commissioner Beasley: Yea
Commissioner Harris: Yea
Mayor Stoddard: Yea
Moved by Vice Mayor Newman to extend the meeting to 11:30
p.m. Seconded by Commissioner Beasley the motion passed by a 5 -0
vote:
Commissioner Palmer: Yea
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15. An ordinance of the Mayor and City Commission of the
City of South Miami, Florida authorizing the Acting
City Manager to finance the purchase of €eur —( -4) nine
(9) 2010 Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptors for a
total amount of $183,360.00 $228,060.00 and accepting
the interest rate of 3.08% for a five (5) year
financing term through Suntrust Bank with twenty (20)
quarterly payments in the amounts of $5,�- 487 .700
$12,378.72 and charging to the Police Department's
Vehicle Lease /Purchase Account Number 001- 1910 -521-
4450; Providing for severability, ordinances in
conflict, and an effective date. 4/5
(Acting City Manager)
Moved by Commissioner Beasley, seconded by Mayor Stoddard to
approve this item.
At this time the public hearing was opened and closed with
no speakers.
With some further comments, the motion to approve this item
passed by a 5 -0 vote:
Commissioner Palmer: Yea
Vice Mayor Newman: Yea
Commissioner Beasley: Yea
Commissioner Harris: Yea
Mayor Stoddard: Yea
At this time items no. 11 and 12 were withdrawn (now nos. 17
and 18).
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A resolution of the Mayor and City Commission of
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Retirement Trust Fund for a two -year term ending May 3,
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A resolution of the Mayor and City Commission of
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and
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committees; re- appointing Doug Baker, to serve on
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Pension Board for a two -year term ending May 3, 2012;
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A resolution of the Mayor and City Commission of
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A resolution of the Mayor and City Commission of
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A resolution of the Mayor and City Commission of
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A resolution of the Mayor and City Commission of the
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A resolution of the Mayor and City Commission of the
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A resolution of the Mayor and City Commission of the
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pursuant to Land Development Code Section 20- 4.3(N) to
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permit the installation of a banner over Sunset Drive
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to promote a Twilight 5K Run /Walk Race to benefit the
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South Miami Police Explorers and the After School
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House Program to be held June 6, 2010; providing for an
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(Acting City Manager)
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Newman, the motion to approve the Consent Agenda passed by a 5 -0
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Vice Mayor Newman: Yea
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Commissioner Beasley: Yea
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Commissioner Harris: Yea
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5 City of South Miami, Florida, relating to boards and
6 committees; re- appointing Peter Isern to serve on the
7 Pension Board for a two -year term ending April 18,
8 2012; and providing an effective date. 3/5
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18 Vice Mayor Newman: Nay
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28 a complete audit of the books and records of Mark
29 Richman Properties, Inc. in connection with its
30 operation of the parking garage which is the subject of
31 a March 11, 2005 Lease Agreement between the City of
32 South Miami and Mark Richman Properties, Inc.; and
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43 Vice Mayor Newman: Yea
44 Commissioner Beasley: Yea
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10 City of South Miami, Florida, authorizing the Acting
11 City Manager to execute a service contract with Arco
12 Electronics, Inc. for three consecutive years for Fire
13 Alarms Maintenance and Monitoring at the Gibson- Bethel
14 Community Center, City Hall and Police Department in
15 the amount of $6,360.00 per year to be charged to
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Report on a International Council for
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action items.
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Mayor Stoddard said that he will be working on this and that
he will be talking about this in the future.
Boards and Committees Revised Form.
(Commissioner Palmer)
Mr. Feingold asked the Commission to direct the City Clerk
to eliminate question no. 12 from the Boards and Committees
application form asking the ethnic origin of individuals.
Mayor Stoddard recommended moving the name of the boards to
the top. All other changes were accepted by the Commission as
presented.
Commissioner Palmer then spoke in support of Chief_
Richardson.
Report from the Mayor, Vice Mayor and Commissioners who
attended Dade Days in Tallahassee.
Mayor Stoddard, Vice Mayor Newman, Commissioners Beasley and
Harris briefly spoke about their individual experience during
their trip to Tallahassee. Also resident John Edward Smith who
accompanied the Commission to Tallahassee shared his own
experience.
Report regarding FPL Underground Transmission Lines.
(Mayor Stoddard)
There being no further business to come before this Body,
the meeting adjourned at 12:11 p.m.
Attest Approved
Maria M. Menendez
City Clerk
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Philip K. Stoddard
Mayor