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City of South Miami
Regular City Commission Minutes
November 1, 2010
CALL TO ORDER:
The City Commission of the City of South Miami, Florida met
in regular session on Monday, November 1, 2010, beginning at
7:42 p.m., in the City Commission Chambers, 6130 Sunset Drive.
A. Roll Call:
The following members of the City Commission were present:
Mayor Philip K. Stoddard, Vice Mayor Valerie Newman, and,
Commissioners Velma Palmer, Brian D. Beasley and Walter A.
Harris.
Also in attendance were: City Attorney Laurence Feingold,
Deputy City Attorney Mark A. Goldstein, City Clerk Maria M.
Menendez and City Manager Hector Mirabile.
B. Moment of Silence: By Mayor Stoddard.
C. Pledge of Allegiance:
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited in unison.
D. Presentations(s)
South Miami K -8 Center Red Ribbon Certification
The Mayor and City Commission presented a proclamation to
the Principal recognizing this distinguished award.
With no further presentations this section was closed.
ITEM (S) FOR THE COMMISSION'S CONSIDERATION:
1. Approval of Minutes
a) Minutes of September 14, 2010
b) Minutes of September 21, 2010
c) Minutes of September 28, 2010
d) Minutes of September 30, 2010
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1 Moved by Mayor Stoddard, seconded by Commissioner Beasley,
2 the minutes of September 14, 21, 28 and 30, 2010 passed by a 4 -0
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6 Vice Mayor Newman: Absent
7 Commissioner Beasley: Yea
8 Commissioner Harris: Yea
9 Mayor Stoddard: Yea
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12 2. City Manager's Report (25 minutes)
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14 Dr. Mirabile took a moment to introduce three new
15 employees: Major Rene Landa, Major Ana Baixauli and Central
16 Services Manager, Pablo Velez. He then announced the celebration
17 of Veterans' Day to be held outside the main entrance of City
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20 Mayor Stoddard said that sometime ago he had asked for an
21 RFP for a tennis contract, asking the City Manager to follow up
22 on it. He also said that he wants to make sure that the County
23 is on board with our schedule on the pool.
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25 (See also attached Manager's Report)
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32 City Attorney Feingold informed the Commission that he has
33 been working closely with the City Manager in sending out
34 letters to the various contractors regarding certain issues with
35 job performance.
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37 Deputy City Attorney Goldstein informed that the
38 Bougainvillea property owners have filed an appeal Petition for
39 Certiorari of the Commission's decision designating that
40 property as a historic building; that will take its usual
41 process but he will be following up and informing the Commission
42 on the outcome. He then said that a forfeiture was filed on a
43 Land Rover; and lawsuit has also been filed against a company
44 based in Alabama regarding a street sweeper that we believe was
45 defective and we had to pay $19,000 to fix.
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5 David Tucker Sr. addressed the Commission regarding the
6 City Manager's salary.
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8 Sharon McCain spoke about the need for regulating the hours
9 for delivery trucks downtown.
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11 Javier Fernandez addressed the Commission on behalf of the
12 owners of Plaza 57 regarding the resolution for an application
13 to open a restaurant at that location which failed to pass at
14 the October 19th City Commission meeting; he then asked for
15 reconsideration of such item.
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17 The following speakers addressed the Commission in support
18 of item no. 8 on the agenda: Irvin Rosenfeld, Beth Schwartz,
19 Lavagna Henry and Flash.
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21 John Edward Smith referred to the upcoming centralized
22 parking system, urging the Commission to negotiate the cost
23 increase for valet parking.
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38 sculptures to be displayed in South Miami. An
39 unveiling of the actual sculpture will take place on
40 November 12th at the First National Bank on Sunset
41 Drive. A workshop was requested at this time relating
42 to the installation of the sculptures;
43 • Requested clarification regarding the charge for valet
44 parking; Mayor Stoddard clarified that in 2009 the
45 rate was raised from $9 to $18; therefore, it appears
46 that the City has been underpaid for this;
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• When walking in City Hall over the weekend he noticed
the temperature to be very low at a time when we are
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Commissioner Palmer:
• Problem with the new lighting system in the ladies'
restroom;
• Proposed a discussion regarding the reconsideration
for an item as per the request of attorney Javier
Fernandez.
Vice Mavor Newman:
• Expressed concern regarding the request for
reconsideration above, saying that she was confused
because she thought that they would be bringing back
the exact item; however, since the applicant no longer
has an interest in this building, it would have to be
a completely new item.
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• Thanked the Merchants Association and Parks and
Recreation for the good job with regard to Safe
Streets Halloween;
• Scheduling a workshop:
o November 16th at 7:00 p.m. for the placement of
Manatee sculptures on public property;
• Requesting the Planning and Zoning Department to begin
the process of re- platting the Marshall Williamson
property for single - family homes;
• Requesting status on the Larkin's noise and the 70th
Street closure; the City Manager said that staff has
been searching for a device so that they can identify
the time and the environmental factor that contribute
to that so that they can have some hard data to
present to Larkin; this may require a revision to the
current noise ordinance; regarding the 70th Street
closure, the City Manager said that the Hospital has
to complete what they contracted for;
• There is a property across from City Hall that in the
late 70s the zoning of the property was split in half;
the northern piece was rezoned two -story and the rest
MU -4; the process will begin through the Planning
Department in order to unify the zoning on that
property;
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2 reconsider the Lady Marmalade issue, City Attorney
3 Feingold said that there is nothing to reconsider
4 since the applicant withdrew the application; Dr.
5 Mirabile said that he had just been informed by Mr.
6 Vageline that the records show that the applicant has
7 not pulled the request, but that she did come to ask
8 for alcoholic beverage license at a different address.
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17 5. A Resolution of the Mayor and City Commission of the
18 City of Couth Miami, Florida concerning an application
19 pursuant to Land Development Code Section 20- 4.3(n) to
20 permit the installation of a banner over Sunset Drive
21 to promote the 70u' Annual Fairchild Tropical Garden
22 Ramble Festival a fundraising family event to be held
23 at the Gardens November 12 -14, 2010; providing for an
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28 6. A Resolution of the Mayor and City Commission of the
29 City of South Miami, Florida, relating to budget;
30 authorizing a transfer of $1,821.05 from account No.
31 001.1410.513.7110, Debt Service - Principal, settlements
32 to account No. 001 -1410- 513 -7210, Debt Service -
33 Interest; providing and effective date. 3/5
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37 7. A Resolution of the Mayor and City Commission of the
38 City of South Miami, Florida, authorizing the City
39 Manager to execute fiscal year 2011 grant agreement
40 with Miami -Dade County for the Edward Byrne Memorial
41 Justice Assistance for the purchase of four laptops
42 for Patrol Officers in the amount of $4,132; and
43 providing for an effective date. 3/5
44 (City Manager- Finance Dept.)
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Moved by Commissioner Palmer, seconded by Mayor Stoddard,
the motion to approve the Consent Agenda passed by a 4 -0 vote:
Commissioner Palmer: Yea
Vice Mayor Newman: Yea
Commissioner Beasley: Out of the Room
Commissioner Harris: Yea
Mayor Stoddard: Yea
(END OF CONSENT)
RESOLUTION(S)
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8. A Resolution of the Mayor and City Commission of the
City of South miami, Florida, urging the Florida
Legislature and Federal Government to decriminalize
and authorize the medicinal use of marijuana;
providing for an effective date. 3/5
(Commissioner Harris - City Attorney)
Moved by Commissioner Harris, seconded by Mayor Stoddard to
approve this item.
Commissioner Harris presented this item, talking from
personal experience as to how it helped his mother who suffered
from lung cancer.
Vice Mayor Newman and Mayor Stoddard also spoke in support
of this resolution and about the benefits of this type of
treatment.
Commissioner Palmer said that there is no data as to how
many residents are in need of this type of treatment. She said
that she would not support this resolution because she has not
been presented with a fact showing the amount of people needing
this treatment.
With some further comments, the motion to approve this item
passed by a 3 -1 vote:
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Commissioner Palmer:
Vice Mayor Newman:
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23 Vice Mayor Newman: Yea
24 Commissioner Beasley: Out of the Room
25 Commissioner Harris: Yea
26 Mayor Stoddard: Yea
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31 10. A Resolution of the Mayor and City Commission of the
32 City of South Miami, Florida, authorizing the City
33 Manager to finance up to thirty eight (38) multi -space
34 parking stations for an amount not to exceed $420,000
35 and accepting the interest rate of 2.065 with no
36 prepayment penalty through SunTrust Bank, charging Debt
37 Service - Principal Account No. 001.1410.513.7110 and
38 Debt Service - Interest Account No. 001.1410.513.7210;
39 and providing an effective date. 4/5
40 (City Manager- Finance Dept.)
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The public hearing was opened at this time.
Sharon McCain asked when the meters could be installed.
November 27th as per the City Manager's Report.
With no further comments, the motion to approve this item
passed by a 4 -0 vote:
Commissioner Palmer: Yea
Vice Mayor Newman: Yea
Commissioner Beasley: Out of the
Commissioner Harris: Yea
Mayor Stoddard: Yea
ORDINANCE (S) FIRST READING
11. An Ordinance of the Mayor and City Commission of the
City of South Miami Florida, amending the Future Land
Use Map of the South Miami Comprehensive Plan by
changing the future land use map category from Multi -
Family Residential (Four Story) to Low Density
Affordable,Multiple- Family Residential (Two Story) for
an area identified as the Lee Park Condominiums
located within the block bounded on the north by SW 68
Street, on the east by SW 59 Place, on the south by SW
69 Street and on west by SW 62 Avenue including
properties more specifically legally described in
Section 1 of this ordinance; providing for
severability; providing for ordinances in conflict;
and providing an effective date. 4/5
(City Manager- Planning Dept.)
Moved by Commissioner Palmer, seconded by Mayor Stoddard to
approve this item.
Commissioner Harris said that this protects residents such
as those at Lee Park Condominium.
To answer Commissioner Palmer's question, Mr. Vageline
explained that the City had two categories of multi - family
residential (one was two - story, the other was four - story); those
two categories were merged in 1997, so all properties became
four -story category.
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Commissioner Palmer: Yea
Vice Mayor Newman: Yea
Commissioner Beasley: Out of the
Commissioner Harris: Yea
Mayor Stoddard: Yea
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12. An Ordinance of the Mayor and City Commission of the
City of South Miami Florida, amending the Future Land
Use Map of the South Miami Comprehensive Plan by
changing the future land use map category from Multi -
Family Residential (Four Story) to Low Density
Affordable Multiple - Family Residential (Two Story) for
properties identified as the Red Road Apartments
located at and specifically legally described as 6404
SW 57 Avenue (Folio No. 09- 4025 -015 -0010) and 6504 SW
57 Avenue (Folio No. 09- 4025 -015 -0020) providing for
severability; providing for ordinances in conflict;
and providing an effective date. 4/5
(City Manager- Planning Dept.)
Moved by Commissioner Palmer, seconded by Commissioner
Harris to approve this item.
Commissioner Beasley said that the Red Road Apartments are
all Section 8.
Commissioner Palmer expressed concern with these changes.
Mr. Youkilis explained that this change to the land use category
should have been done in 1997.
Mayor Stoddard inquired whether our affordable designation
includes the workforce subcategory of affordable. Mr. Youkilis
referred to page 3 of the staff's report for the description of
the new land use category that will be used.
With some further comments, the motion to approve this item
passed by a 4 -1 vote:
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Commissioner Palmer: Nay
Vice Mayor Newman: Yea
Commissioner Beasley: Yea
Commissioner Harris: Yea
Mayor Stoddard: Yea
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1 13. An Ordinance of the Mayor and City Commission of the
2 City of South Miami Florida, amending the Future Land
3 Use Map of the South Miami Comprehensive Plan by
4 changing the future land use map category from Multi -
5 Family Residential (Four Story) to Low Density
6 Affordable Multiple - Family Residential (Two Story) for
7 properties identified as the South Miami Gardens
8 Apartments located at and specifically legally
9 described as 5949 SW 68 Street (Folio No. 09- 4025 -063-
10 -0010) and 5961 SW 68 Street (Folio No. 09- 4025 -063-
11 0020) ; providing for severability; providing for
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23 Vice Mayor Newman: Yea
2.4 Commissioner Beasley: Yea
25 Commissioner Harris: Yea
26 Mayor Stoddard: Yea
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28 At this time Mayor Stoddard said that he would bring the
29 item back for reconsideration if the applicant, Lady Marmalade,
30 is still interested pursuing her request, and if she is willing
31 to comply with the conditions that were stipulated by the
32 Commission which was the basis for the rejection at the previous
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36 and she is not present; therefore, it is totally out of order to
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40 reconsideration; however, he said that he was not certain
41 whether the law firm also is representing the applicant and the
42 question is whether this is a request for reconsideration on
43 behalf of the applicant which is Lady Marmalade.
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46 to represent the applicant at the last hearing, but that he was
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Moved by Mayor Stoddard that the original applicant be
granted the opportunity to reapply, subject to satisfaction of
the conditions previously stipulated by the Commission, and that
the application should only come to the Commission if staff is
assured that those conditions in fact have been met, and that
the applicant herself is bringing this forward, not the property
owner on her behalf. Seconded by Commissioner Palmer.
With some further comments, the motion to reconsider the
item for the application of Lady Marmalade passed by a 3 -2 vote:
Commissioner Palmer: Yea
Vice Mayor Newman: Nay
Commissioner Beasley: Nay
Commissioner Harris: Yea
Mayor Stoddard: Yea
There being no further business to come before this Body,
the meeting adjourned at 10:12 p.m.
Attest
Maria M. Menendez
City Clerk
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Philip K. Stoddard
Mayor
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CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
To: Honorable Mayor and City Commission
Date: November 1, 2010
From: Hector Mirabile, Ph.D., City Manager //
Re: Manager's Report
The following is my report for the commission meeting of November 1, 2010.
I. Accomplishment.
a. New IT IDS successes:
i. The Police Department was successfully separated from the City's
domain. This was a critical action in order to satisfy the security
requirements from F.D.L.E. Police officers are being migrated to the new
police domain with the remainder of the force migrating when the upgrade
of the software occurs in November 18 -19, 2010.
ii. Blackberry server is built and deployed enabling the Blackberry devices to
synchronize with the Exchange server.
iii. AS -400 Financial System: In the process of adding disk drives to the
server to expand its storage capacity. The AS -400 modem was replaced
due to failure; also checking with AT &T for noise as communication with
Sunguard is continually disconnecting.
iv. Analyzing Granicus and Bis vendor software to recommend a vendor
based on features and costs.
v. The PC handling all Power Point presentations running on Channel 77 is
no longer working and IDC is in the process of putting together a
computer meeting the specifications for the Video System without
incurring additional charges.
b. FINANCE:
i. Working on the completion of the trial balance; auditors completing the
City of South Miami Parking Garage Audit; Working with all departments
on revising the existing schedule of fees expected to be completed by
December 2010.
ii. Parking: The public information campaign for the installation of the new
multi -space meters is underway; Met with two valet companies operating
within the City and provided them with the new information on new rate
structure and multi -space parking system; Digital Parking Technologies is
in production of the 38 Multi -Space Pay Stations, scheduled for delivery
on November 22, 2010.
City Manager's Report to Commission; November 1, 2010
iii. FIU Performance Measurement Audit is expected to be completed prior to
December 1, 2010, with FIU reporting to the Commission at their first
available meeting in December 2010.
c. CENTRAL SERVICES:
i. The new purchasing manager began working.
d. Code Enforcement: Coordinating with AT &T and 1s` National Bank exploring
the possibility of the box located along 73`a street and 58`x' Avenue relocated from
the sidewalk to a more suitable location since the current location is not
conforming to code; In the final stages of developing a "peeper scoop"
ordinance; Reviewing an MOU the City entered into on December 2009 with
Miami -Dade County for the enforcement of the Commercial Recycling
Ordinance.
e. Police: Major changes to the structure of the police department occurred. The
structure is made up of one Chief of Police, two Majors, and the positions of
Captain being removed. This caused certain demotions from Captain to
Lieutenant. Internal Affairs investigations will be done by a Sergeant (Sgt. Jeff
Griffin) versus a police officer. Promotions: Detective Michael Weissberg will
be promoted to Sergeant and will be transferred to the Accreditation Detail.
Detective Henry Guzman will be promoted to Sergeant and will be transferred to
Patrol.
f. Human Resources: Actively recruiting for approved vacancies /positions:
Human Resources Director, Grants & Sustainable Initiatives Administrator,
Police /Public Service Aide, Reserve Officer, Park Service Aide, & Park & Rec.
Instructor. Hired two Police Majors and the Purchasing Manager.
g. Public Works: 1) 59 signs of the 165,25 MPH speed limit signs and accessories
were installed; the remainder is a work in progress. 2) 13 "No Parking" signs
and two "No Dumping" signs and accessories were installed. 3) 16 trees were
trimmed, and 33 trees were cleaned -up; additionally, removed three dead trees
and planted one new tree. 4) Repaired 20 linear feet of sidewalk in one location.
5) Street light inspection was conducted at 59 Place from 64 Street to 72 Street
and faulty lights were reported to FPL. 6) Clean -up and landscaping initiative at
60 Avenue between 64 and 66 Street were completed. 7) Cleaned -up one
accident site at 6150 SW 80 Street. 8) Repaired two metal waste containers
downtown. 9) Delivered 1 I new garbage containers to residents. 10) Repaired
19 crane - holes. 11) Storm drain inspection and cleaning in the downtown
business district was performed. 12) Relocated office conference room furniture
at City Hall. 13) Installed lighting sensors for trial basis at the city manager's
office, and two restrooms. 14) Completed carpet cleaning of the Manager's
offices, commission Chambers and stairs leading to City Hall second floor. 15)
Stripped and sealed the floors at the Community Center's Multi- purpose room and
kitchen. 16) Completed two plumbing repairs at the Community Center. 17)
Completed the installation of high security locks at Video Room, Commission
Chambers, and Computer room. 18) Completed the relocation of office furniture
involving two offices at the Police Department's second floor. 19) Completed
wall repairs, painting, carpet cleaning, and relocation of furniture at Police
Department's first floor Major's office and interview room. 20) Completed
pressure cleaning of the City Hall generator and fueling station. 21) Completed
90% of exterior lighting repairs around City Hall, Police Department and Central
Services.
City Manager's Report to Commission; November 1, 2010
Murray Park Pool: The three responsible proponents for the design and built of
the pool were contacted and they will submit their modified proposal on
November 4th, 2010, based on a smaller budget.
Traffic Calming completion: The priority of works and distribution of dollars
through the budget process brought out some citizen concerns regarding the safety
and welfare of their neighborhoods and requested expedited moves in establishing
traffic calming areas. We received various input from impacted citizens as to
methods of staging the implementation. Staff is analyzing the priorities of work
for the other areas in an effort to achieve economies of scale when the RFPs go
out. All funds allocated for this FY regarding traffic calming projects for the
various areas of the City will be used this FY.
h. Parks and Recreation (Since last report):
Senior Citizen's Center:
October 21": Blood pressure screening sponsored by Miami Dade County.
October 22 "d: Massages for seniors.
October 29`h: Halloween Custom Party for the Seniors
Other activities which occurred during these past two weeks are: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday boot
camp for seniors. Monday and Thursday Art class. Food shopping, Wal -Mart weekly- transportation
provided through Parks & Recreation Department.
Community
Center Activities:
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Miami Strings Project Rehearsals:
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Or Anna Price Universal Truth Teaching:
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Dade Balvihar Hindu Class:
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Pewee and 75lbs Football Practice:
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Miami Basketball Adult League:
Miami Basketball Youth Coach Meeting:
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Miami Basketball League Youth Draft:
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South Miami Middle School Volleyball Game:
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Jazzercise:
• Grey Ghost Cheer Lead Training for Competition:
• Travel Baseball Coaches Meeting:
• South Miami Police Explorers Meeting:
Every Saturday
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Every Sunday
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Master Park Plan: Workshop held on October 27. 2010, and attended by members of the City
Commission, City Manager, Public Works Director and Assistant Director, Parks & Recreation Director,
Recreation Supervisor II, who maintains the park, and South Miami Parks & Recreation Board,
Out -come: As directed by the City Manager, Legal will be assigned task on the specific date. Time line
for any action will be determined through the requirements already established and /or implemented
throughout the agreement.
Dog Park: As of today, no surveys were returned to the Parks & Recreation Department. Upon attending
a tour of the park (Fuchs Park), the location does not meet the standards which are conducive to a
healthy well- rounded environment for the benefits' of dogs, and would disturb the species which make
this park their habitat. A recommendation from the Department of Parks and Recreation will be
forthcoming.
Safe Streets Halloween: Was held on October 31, 2010. Locations of street closures were from SW 58
Avenue towards Red Road. Hours for this event were from 4:00 p.m. — 6:00 p.m. Parks & Recreation
personnel set up a tent and table and distributed candy to the children. The event was a success.
City Manager's Report to Commission; November 1, 2010
i. Planning and Zoning: A letter was sent to all commercial property owners (see attached)
regarding notice concerning illegal charging of fees for required parking.
II. Commission directives or issues:
a. Crime and drug enforcement. Complaints received are as follows - [NOTE:
Police continuing to conduct covert protracted operations as well as normal
interdiction in conjunction with Code Enforcement to displace the drug trade].
i. 5822 SW 62 "d Street and 5791 SW 62 "d Terrace possible sale of crack
cocaine.
ii. 6534 SW 591h Court- narcotics sales in front of duplex.
iii. 6081 SW 64 Terrace - currently empty but reported to be broken into and
used as a drug house. [Referred to Code Enforcement for review as an
abandoned structure and police for narcotics interdiction].
iv. 5901 SW 62 Street -Sale of narcotics in the open.
v. 5891 SW 62 Street -Sale of marijuana.
vi. 6140 SW 64'h Street - Narcotics sales.
vii. 6501 and 6500 SW 60th Avenue - Vacant houses, drug sales.
viii. 6620 SW 62 Ct. (Burnt down & Abandoned house, drug sales, etc.) —
Update status: CE referred property to the Building Dept. to start unsafe
structure demolition process.
b. Pension: As we progress through the negotiations many of the issues related with
pension may be addressed. As soon as the Pension ad hoc committee can develop
courses of actions to reduce the overall city's exposure to volatility in the percent
of payroll contributions to the pension the administration will evaluate and if
warranted negotiate with the respective unions accordingly.
c. Parking reform: This is a continuous evolution and we are beginning to deal
with the valet parking areas.
d. Green action plan -Staff reviewed the DRAFT Green Task Force Green Master
Plan dated August 20, 2010. Public Works is responsible for coordinating with
M2E. This project is an energy audit for City Hall.
e. Master Park Plan: Pending action as discussed in last week's workshop meeting
on the subject. Proposed action date is projected to be in December 2010.
f Police- Analysis of size of the work force and associated costs- Assigned to
Police with a due date of 3 November 2010.
g. Road repair schedule: The following are identified roads needing resurfacing
due to damage or deteriorated asphalt surfaces:
1. SW 82nd St from SW 60th Ave to SW 62 Ave
2. SW 57 Court from SW 74 Street to SW 74 Terrace
3. SW 74 Terrace from SW 58 Avenue to SW 59 Avenue
4. SW 59 Avenue from SW 74 Street to SW 80 Street
5. SW 76 Street from SW 58 Avenue to SW 59 Avenue
6. SW 76 Terrace from SW 58 Ave. to end of cul -de -sac
7. SW 77 Terrace from Red Road to SW 59 Avenue
8. (SW 77 Terrace and 58 Ave. is a 4 -way stop intersection)
9. Brown Drive from SW 58 Court to SW 59 Avenue
10. SW 58 Court from Brown Drive to SW 80 Street
11. Brown Drive fronn SW 57 Court to SW 58 Avenue
12. SW 57 Court from Brown Drive to SW 80 Street
13. SW 62 Terrace from SW 60 Ave. to SW 62 Avenue
City Manager's Report to Commission; November 1, 2010
14. SW 63 Street from SW 60 Avenue to SW 62 Avenue
15. SW 63 Terrace from SW 60 Ave. to SW 62 Avenue
16. Commerce Lane
17. Progress Road
18. SW 58 Place
19. SW 69 Street
20. SW 62 Avenue from US 1 to SW 78 Street
21. SW 65 Avenue from SW 61 Terrace to SW 64 Street
22. SW 68 Street from SW 64 Place to SW 65 Avenue
23. SW 64 Street at SW 59 Avenue (North side)
24. SW 42 Street from SW 61 Avenue to SW 62 Avenue
25. SW 78 Street from SW 57 Court to SW 58 Avenue
Numbers 3 and 4 are part of Citywide Drainage phase VI
The Department of Public Works is completing an RFP for the selection of the
most responsive and responsible bidder with the best price. Once a selection is
made the road repairs will be made as budgeted.
h. Updating City email list- Completed.
i. Welcome to South Miami signs: The Cormmission requested that Mr. John
Edward Smith take the lead on the design for the sign.
j. Stop Signs: The study results are now scheduled to be available in November
2010.
k. Santa Parade of Elves: Staff projects the City's costs associated with this
project to be $4,000. Last year it was $3,940.
1. Farmers Market Contract: Due to heavy workload on my part I will be
finalizing the contract for the City Attorney's review tomorrow.
END OF MEMORANDUM