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City of South Miami
Regular City Commission Minutes
November 15,2011
5 A. SILENCE OR TURN OFF ALL CELL PHONES
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7 The City Commission of the City of South Miami, Florida met in regular session on
8 Tuesday, November 15, 2011, beginning at 7:19 p.m., in the City Commission Chambers, 6130
9 Sunset Drive.
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11 B. ADD-ON ITEM(S)
12 NONE
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14 C. ROLL CALL
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16 The following members of the City Commission were present: Mayor Philip K.
17 Stoddard, Vice Mayor Valerie Newman, and, Commissioners Brian D. Beasley and Walter A.
18 Harris. Commissioner Velma Palmer was absent.
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20 Also in attendance were: City Attorney Thomas F. Pepe, City Clerk Maria M. Menendez
21 and City Manager Hector Mirabile.
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23 D. MOMENT OF SILENCE
24 By Mayor Stoddard
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26 E. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
27 The Pledge of Allegiance was recited in unison.
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29 F.LOBBYIST(S) ADDRESSING THE CITY COMMISSION TONIGHT MUST HAVE BEEN
30 REGISTERED WITH THE CITY CLERK
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32 G. PRESENTATIONS
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34 a) Employee of the Month -Eric Mathis
35 b) Officer of the Month -Officer AI Alvarez
36 c) Most Courteous Officer of the Month -Officer Roger Hernandez
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38 With no further presentations this session was closed.
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40 H. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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Minutes of November 1, 2011
4 Moved by acclamation, the motion to approve the minutes of November 1, 2011
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Vice Mayor Newman:
Commissioner Beasley:
Commissioner Harris:
Mayor Stoddard:
14 I. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
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Absent
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18 With some further comments the City Manager's Report ended.
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21 J. CITY ATIORNEY'S REPORT
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25 K. PUBLIC REMARKS (S minutes)
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27 Eddie Suarez spoke in favor of the proposed construction of the pool at the Community
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30 The Girl Scouts representative spoke about the holiday food drive.
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32 Eda Harris addressed the Commission about the good atmosphere we enjoy now at
33 City Hall, expressing support for the City Manager and for the City Attorney.
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35 Bob Welsh asked the City Attorney to report his findings at the County with regard to
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38 Travis Williams spoke in favor of the construction of the pool and the Madison Square
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1 Sharon McCain referred to the Farmers' Market, saying that the grant writer should not
2 be used to write grants for the Market; she then reported some loose wires at the Market
3 with the potential for an accident to happen.
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5 Annick Sternberg spoke in support of the proposed construction of the pool at the
6 Community Center.
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Marice Chael also spoke in support of the pool.
With no further speakers this session was closed.
13 L. COMMISSION REPORTS, DISCUSSION & REMARKS
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15 Commissioner Harris:
16 • Congratulated CFO Alfredo Riverol for the prestigious Popular Annual Financial
17 Report Award;
18 • Recommended the presentation of a proclamation to Barbara Acker for the 21
19 years she has been organizing the Elve's Parade;
20 • Urged doing something more creative with regard to the State of the City
21 Address, mentioning Palmetto Bay as a good example;
22 • Still supportive of turning Sunset Drive into a mall but just on weekends in
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Commissioner Beasley:
• Also congratulated Mr. Riverol for the good job he is doing in the Finance
Department;
• Urged everyone to donate food for the Thanksgiving drive organized by the Girl
Scouts.
Vice Mayor Newman:
• Thanked the City Manager for the second and successful Veteran's Day
celebration.
Mayor Stoddard:
• Announced an opening for an architect to serve on the Historic Preservation
Board and on the ERPB;
• Spoke about a remarkable presentation at the CRA meeting by the Work Force
of South Florida who expressed an interest in moving to our City;
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1 • Suggested moving the State of the City Address, which is typically given in
2 January and too close to February on election year-holding it after the
3 approval of the City budget instead;
4 • Asked staff to work on a resolution on how to replace the franchise fee with a
5 different revenue stream when the franchise agreement with FPL comes up for
6 renewal.
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8 With some further comments this section was closed and the Mayor announced a 5-
9 minute break.
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11 As the meeting reconvened, items 2, 5, and 8 through 11 were pulled from the Consent
12 Agenda (now nos. 8 through 13)
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14 M. CONSENT AGENDA
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17 1. A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to expend $17,000 for Pro-Grounds
18 Products Inc., for athletic field products to be used at South Miami Park, Murray
19 Park, and Palmer Park; utilizing account 001-1750-519-4620, Maintenance &
20 Operating Equipment. 3/5
21 (City Manager-Parks and Recreation)
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24 2. A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to expend $8,000 for Miami-Dade
25 Water & Sewage which will be used to cover the Community Center water bill
26 during the FY2011/2012. 3/5
27 (City Manager-Parks and Recreation)
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3. A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to contract with T-Mobile
provide the City with wireless telephone service.
(City Manager-Central Services)
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USA to
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35 4. A Resolution relating to budget; authorizing an increase of expense for fiscal
36 year 2011 line item 615-1910-521-14-10 Federal Forfeiture Overtime, in the
37 amount of $18,090.18, line item 615-1910-521-14-12 Federal Forfeiture
38 Overtime, in the amount of $28,685.34 and line item 615-1910-521-14-14
39 Federal Forfeiture Overtime, in the amount of $1,879.36. 3/5
40 (City Manager-Finance)
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3 5. A Resolution relating to budget; authorizing a transfer for fiscal year 2011 of
4 $4,135.75 from account No. 111-1730-541-2210, Stormwater Pension Plan
5 Contribution, settlements to account No. 111-1730-541-1410, Stormwater
6 Overtime for $146.75 and account No. 111-1730-541-3450, Stormwater
7 Contractual Service for $ 3,989.00. 3/5
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11 6. A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to expend a total of $200,000 for
12 Florida Power & Light to cover the following electrical bills for City facilities
13 account number 001-1710-519-4310 (Utilities-Electrical), for $110,000, and
14 street lighting, account number 001-1730-541-4650 (Electricity), for $90,000,
15 during the FY 2011/2012. 3/5
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19 7. A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an amended construction
20 contract with H&R Paving, Inc. increasing its current $42,823.59 contract
21 (Citywide Road Resurfacing Repair Project) by $24,990 for additional road
22 resurfacing repairs for a total contract amount of $67,813.59, to be charged to
23 the Local Option Gas Tax Fund Account number 112-1730-541-6210, all of
24 which includes the original scope of work as well as the additional roads. 3/5
25 (City Manager-Public Works)
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27 Moved by Commissioner Beasley seconded by Commissioner Harris, the motion to
28 approve the Consent Agenda passed by a 4-0 vote:
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36 N. RESOLUTION(S)
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Commissioner Palmer:
Vice Mayor Newman:
Commissioner Beasley:
Commissioner Harris:
Mayor Stoddard:
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Absent
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Yea
Yea
Yea
39 8. A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to expend a total of $109,931.50 for
40 Florida Power & Light to cover the following electrical bills to pay for the
41 electrical consumption by the Mobley Building, account number 001-2000-572-
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4350, (Electric-City Parks), in the amount of $4,669.32, Gibson-Bethel
Community Center, account number 001-2020-519-4310, (Electric), in the
amount of $55,279.96 and City parks through the Landscape Division, account
number 001-1750-519-4350, (Electricity -City Parks), in the amount of
$49,982.22, during the FY2011/2012. 3/5
(City Manager-Parks and Recreation)
8 Moved by Commissioner Beasley seconded by Commissioner Harris to approve this
9 item.
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11 Vice Mayor Newman pulled this item from the Consent for purposes of clarification.
12 Staff explained that the amount of $4,669.32 to be paid for electrical consumption is for the
13 City's use ofthe bay and not for the other tenants.
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With no further comments, the motion to approve this item passed by a 4-0 vote:
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Commissioner Palmer:
Vice Mayor Newman:
Commissioner Beasley:
Commissioner Harris:
Mayor Stoddard:
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Absent
Yea
Yea
Yea
Yea
24 9. A Resolution declaring the attached personal property listing as "surplus" by the
25 City Commission. 3/5
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28 Moved by Mayor Stoddard seconded by Vice Mayor Newman to approve this item.
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30 Mr. Riverol explained that this is done by a company called Property Room which was
31 hired and adopted by resolution last year. This company is similar to eBay and works with
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34 Vice Mayor Newman recommended an organization that collects phones for the
35 purpose of donating them to the veterans, instead of selling them for one or two dollars
36 through the online auction. The City Manager will take care of the request by the Commission.
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With no further comments, the motion to approve this item passed by a 4-0 vote:
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Commissioner Palmer:
Vice Mayor Newman:
Commissioner Beasley:
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Mayor Stoddard:
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Yea
Yea
5 10. A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to purchase from Parker Systems a
6 sole source distributor for Digital Payment Technologies, Corp.; a Canadian
7 federal corporation authorized to transact business in the State of Florida,
8 twelve (12) Parking Multi-Space Pay Stations to be placed throughout the City of
9 South Miami. 3/5
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Moved by Mayor Stoddard seconded by Vice Mayor Newman to approve this item.
14 Vice Mayor Newman had a question as to why using this company with a record of
15 having problems with its products.
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17 Mr. Riverol explained that all of the issues of concern expressed by the Vive Mayor.
18 have been addressed and corrected.
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20 Dr. Mirabile added that the new technology in place has been instrumental in
21 improving our efficiency.
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23 With some further comments, the motion to approve this item passed by a 4-0 vote:
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Commissioner Palmer:
Vice Mayor Newman:
Commissioner Beasley:
Commissioner Harris:
Mayor Stoddard:
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Absent
Yea
Yea
Yea
Yea
32 11. A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to purchase from Parker Systems
33 spare parts inventory for the initial thirty eight (38) pay stations in the amount
34 of $6,163.50. 3/5
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Moved by Mayor Stoddard seconded by Vice Mayor Newman to approve this item.
With no further comments, the motion to approve this item passed by a 4-0 vote:
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Commissioner Palmer:
Vice Mayor Newman:
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Commissioner Harris:
Mayor Stoddard:
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Yea
Yea
Yea
6 12. A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to purchase from Parker Systems
7 additional tier 2 support for the initial thirty eight (38) pay stations in the
8 amount of $8,979.45. 3/5
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Moved by Mayor Stoddard seconded by Vice Mayor Newman to approve this item.
With no further comments, the motion to approve this item passed by a 4-0 vote:
Commissioner Palmer:
Vice Mayor Newman:
Commissioner Beasley:
Commissioner Harris:
Mayor Stoddard:
Absent
Yea
Yea
Yea
Yea
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23 13. A Resolution relating to the final amendment of the 2010-2011 fiscal year
24 budget; approving and adopting the recommendations of the City Manager to
25 transfer line items as set forth in the attached itemized list within each City
26 department pursuant to Article IV F(l) of the City Charter and Florida Statue
27 166.241(3) for the budget year ending September 30,2011. 3/5
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Moved by Mayor Stoddard seconded by Commissioner Harris to approve this item.
Mr. Riverol made clarifications regarding our municipal insurance.
With no further comments, the motion to approve this item passed by a 4-0 vote:
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Commissioner Palmer:
Vice Mayor Newman:
Commissioner Beasley:
Commissioner Harris:
Mayor Stoddard:
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Yea
Yea
Yea
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2 14. A Resolution appointing Beth Schwartz to serve on the Environmental Review
3 and Preservation Board for a two-year term ending November 14, 2013. 3/5
4 (Commissioner Beasley)
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With no further comments, the motion to approve this item passed by a 4-0 vote:
Commissioner Palmer:
Vice Mayor Newman:
Commissioner Beasley:
Commissioner Harris:
Mayor Stoddard:
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Yea
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19 15. A Resolution appointing Robert C. Welsh, Jr. to serve on the Environmental
20 Review and Preservation Board for a two-year term ending November 14, 2013.
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Moved by Commissioner Beasley seconded by Mayor Stoddard to approve this item.
With no further comments, the motion to approve this item passed by a 4-0 vote:
Commissioner Palmer:
Vice Mayor Newman:
Commissioner Beasley:
Commissioner Harris:
Mayor Stoddard:
Absent
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Yea
Yea
Yea
33 16. A Resolution appointing Eda Harris to serve on the Environmental Review and
34 Preservation Board for a two-year term ending November 14, 2013. 3/5
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2 17. A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a two (2) year vehicle
3 rental agreement with Enterprise Rent-A-Car for rental of three (3) vehicles
4 used in undercover police operations by the Police Department and authorizing
5 the City Manager to disburse up to $29,448.00 per year over a two-year period
6 from the federal forfeiture rental/lease police vehicles account number 615-
7 1910-521-4450 (Lease Purchase-Police Vehicles). 3/5
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Moved by Mayor Stoddard, seconded by Commissioner Beasley to approve this item.
The public hearing was opened and closed with no speakers.
With no further comments, the motion to approve this item passed by a 4-0 vote:
Commissioner Palmer:
Vice Mayor Newman:
Commissioner Beasley:
Commissioner Harris:
Mayor Stoddard:
Absent
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Yea
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Yea
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23 18. A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a multi-annual service
24 agreement with Unifirst Corporation for the service and delivery of uniforms for
25 the City's Motor Pool employees; approving fees and service charges to UniFirst
26 Corporation in the amount of $2,000.00; charging Account No. 001-1760-519-
27 5220. 3/5
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With no further comments, the motion to approve this item passed by a 4-0 vote:
Commissioner Palmer: Absent
Vice Mayor Newman: Yea
Commissioner Beasley: Yea
Commissioner Harris: Yea
Mayor Stoddard: Yea
40 19. A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a 5-year agreement with
41 USA Pools for the pool operations and management of the planned Murray Park
42 Community Pool. 3/5
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3 Mr. Pepe explained that there were legal issues with this item because upon review it
4 was decided that this would qualify as a franchise and that it would have to follow a different
5 procedure.
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7 At this time the Mayor called the Commission into a COW. Among other things, the
8 Commission discussed the time of completion, and the complexity of the project. The City
9 Manager said that he had provided the Commission with three options, and then asked them
10 for direction as to how to proceed. The City Manager added that with the counteroffer of USA
11 Pools, now both companies failed to meet the standards delineated by the Commission.
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13 After further discussion, Dr. Mirabile said that he has the power to reject this proposal
14 and start all over again, and that this seems to be what the Commission wants at this point.
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16 At this junction, Vice Mayor Newman said that she will be proposing to place the
17 question of the pool on the February election ballot to see whether the voters want to pay for
18 a pool.
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26 20. A Resolution to amend the City Manager's agreement entered into with City of
27 South Miami, deleting the provision granting the City an option to renew and
28 increasing the existing three (3) year term of the Employment Agreement by an
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Moved by Mayor Stoddard, seconded by Commissioner Harris to approve this item.
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36 Sharon McCain spoke in favor of the City Manager, thanking those members of the
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1 . Commissioner Beasley explained that the reason for which he had not submitted the
2 City Manager's evaluation yet was because he wanted to follow procedure which called for
3 meeting with the City Manager before submitting the evaluation.
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5 The rest of the Commission then had an opportunity to speak and they were all in
6 support of the City Manager and his job performance.
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With no further comments, the motion to approve this item passed by a 3-1 vote:
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Commissioner Harris:
Mayor Stoddard:
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19 21. An Ordinance amending the City of the South Miami Comprehensive Plan to
20 adopt a new future land use map category titled "Mixed Use Commercial /
21 Residential (Two Story) 4/5
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Moved by Commissioner Harris, seconded by Mayor Stoddard to approve this item.
26 Mayor Stoddard asked for clarification as to whether this amendment would impact
27 the Madison Square project if they want to grade the height in order to protect the
28 surrounding residences, by going up above two stories in the center. Mr. Brimo said that it
29 should not if it is not applied directly to those properties.
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Vice Mayor Newman:
Commissioner Beasley:
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1 22. An Ordinance relating to the year 2012 General Election of the Mayor and City
2 Commissioners for Groups, II and III; scheduling the day, place and time of the
3 election; scheduling the day, place and time of early voting; providing for
4 qualification of candidates; providing for close of election books; approving the
5 official ballot; providing for notification. 3/5
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Moved by Commissioner Beasley, seconded by Mayor Stoddard to approve this item.
10 Moved by Mayor Stoddard to amend the ordinance to include early voting to be held
lIon the weekend immediately preceding the February 14, 2012 general election. Seconded by
12 Vice Mayor Newman, the motion to approve this item as amended passed by a 4-0 vote:
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Yea
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Yea
21 23. An Ordinance relating to the fee schedule; amending ordinance 31-11-2104 as
22 amended by ordinances to increase some fees, adding new fees, and deleting
23 some fees from the schedule. 3/5
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Moved by Mayor Stoddard, seconded by Commissioner Beasley to approve this item.
The public hearing was opened and closed with no speakers.
With no further comments, the motion to approve this item passed by a 4-0 vote:
Commissioner Palmer:
Vice Mayor Newman:
Commissioner Beasley:
Commissioner Harris:
Mayor Stoddard:
Absent
Yea
Yea
Yea
Yea
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1 24. An Ordinance amending the Land Development Code to create a new Article XI,
2 titled "Historic Preservation Regulations" and to place all current regulations
3 pertaining to historic preservation into Article XI; amending Section 20-6.1 (D)
4 to change the procedure and criteria for appointing Historic Preservation Board
5 members; amending all regulations pertaining to historic preservation found in
6 Sections 20-4.9, 20-4.11, 20-5.17, 20-5.18 and 20-5.19 to update the wording,
7 modifying certain provisions related to the guidelines concerning historic
8 preservation designation, amending historic designation report· elements,
9 amending the procedure for issuance of a demolition permit and appropriately
10 renumbering all of these Sections for inclusion in Article XI. 3/5
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Moved by Mayor Stoddard, seconded by Commissioner Harris to approve this item.
With some further comments, the motion to approve this item passed by a 4-0 vote:
Commissioner Palmer:
Vice Mayor Newman:
Commissioner Beasley:
Commissioner Harris:
Mayor Stoddard:
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Yea
23 25. An Ordinance prohibiting the sale of tobacco products that contain additives
24 that mask the natural characteristics of tobacco. 3/5
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27 Moved by Mayor Stoddard, seconded by Commissioner Harris to approve this item.
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29 Mr. Pepe recommended changing the effective date to six months in order to help
30 merchants to adjust to the new regulations.
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34 Moved by Mayor Stoddard to amend the ordinance to provide for the effective date to
35 be three months instead of six. Seconded by Vice Mayor Newman, the motion to amend the
36 ordinance passed by a 4-0 vote:
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Commissioner Palmer:
Vice Mayor Newman:
Commissioner Beasley:
Commissioner Harris:
Mayor Stoddard:
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Vice Mayor Newman:
Commissioner Beasley:
Commissioner Harris:
Mayor Stoddard:
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Maria M. Menendez
City Clerk
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Approved
Philip K. Stoddard
Mayor
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
To: Honorable Mayor and City Commission
Date: November 15,2011 -,,;P
From: Hector Mirabile, Ph.D., City Manage~
Re: Manager's Report .
The following are the accomplishments for the period ending November 15,2011:
I. Accomplishment.
3.. Nf;";'V IT IDC ~uccessef,:
1. Built, configured, and deployed 3 desktops for Public Works. Cleaned one system
that had a virus.
11. There were some issues reported for USASoftware in the ticket system. These were
mainly user issues. There were two reports missing. Still being reviewed.
lll. There was 1 issue with the Chamber Audio System. This was resolved.
IV. Users will be contacted this week prior to moving their mailboxes. Mailboxes will
be moved in batches to avoid any downtime in mail. Both servers will work side by
side until the last mailbox is moved.
v. IT will be meeting with the City Clerk on Wednesday to coordinate how the
information will be sent for the iPads. This project will be completed this week and
iPads will be ready for distribution once training is coordinated with each of the
Commission members.
VI. OneSolution Go Live date was changed to December 12th At the present moment all
users and computers for the OneSolution software were tested and confirmed to be
operational. All communication issues were resolved. Sunguard is currently
working on software issues.
City Manager's Report to the Commission for November 15,2011
vii. SMS-Message media acconnts were established for City's EOC plan. This allows
for text messaging from PC's for key personnel.
viii. The following are the statistics for work perfoID1ed from Nov 1 st through Nov. 13 th
2011.
A. 36 Tickets
24 -Non-projects
22 Non-Projects -Closed
12 -Projects
7 Projects -closed
B. 23.26 Non-Project hours total
C. 11.77 Project Hours
Grand Total Ticket Time Spent: 39.45 Hours
b. Finance:
1. The City was notified by the Govermnent Finance Officers Association (GFOA) that
South Miami was awarded the Popular Annual Financial Repoliing Award. There
are oi1ly three (3) municipalities within Miamj·-DfldeCounty and 16 within the entire
State of Florida which hold all three GFOA awards; the Distinguished Budget
Presentation Award, the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial
Reporting, and the Popular Annual Financial Reporting Award. This was the first
time in the City's long history that the City received such prestigious award hence
confirming the City's financial goals and objectives are being met with high
standards.
ii. Finance continues working with SunGard on the setup ofthe new finance software.
All departments continue training on the new OneSolution financial system.
iii. Finance completed fiscal year 2011 final adjustments and is presenting the
adjustments before the Commission today.
iv. The Finance Department continues preparing reports and financial statements for the
auditors, in addition to providing all requested documents and obtaining the needed
confirmations.
City Manager's Report to the Commission for November 15, 2011
v. Finance continues responding to nUmerous inquiries by false alann system
customers. Finance, in conjunction with Police & Code Enforcement, has the False
Alann final hearing before the magistrate on November 17, 2011.
c. Grants and Sustainable Initiatives:
I. Participated in Citizen's Independent Transportation Trust Municipal Workshop for
cities eligible to participate in the People's Transportation Plan (PTP) municipal
program on Thursday, November 10, 2011.
ii. Coordinated effOlis with the Department of Finance and Public Works to assist the
City Attomey to resolve on-going legal issues with the contractor (M.Vila) for
Sunset Drive, Phase IV project funded by the Florida Depmiment of Transportation.
UI. In collaboration with the Parks & Recreation Depmiment, created scope and budget
for MiaJlli-Dade County grant for the Senior Meals ($18,400) and After-School
prograJll ($26,775).
IV. Coordinated effOlis with the Department of Finance to ensure that grant files and
accounts are organized, comprehensible and updated for the FY 2011 fiscal audit.
d. Central Services:
i. Central Services submitted a recommendation for a new City POliable Phone
provider, T-Mobile USA. Transitioning to the T-Mobile will result in estimated
annual savings of $5,657 or 25% over our CUlTent portable phone costs. This
recommendation is currently being presented at the next regular corrunission meeting
to the Commission for approval ..
ii. The RFP for Citywide Road Resurfacing, Phase II was adveliised and is scheduled
to open on December 2, 2011. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for November 16,
2011, at 1 pm.
iii. An RFP for South Mi=i's Citywide Stonnwater Master Plan was adveliised. The
RFP is scheduled to open on December 2, 2011; a pre-bid meeting is scheduled for
November 16, 2011, at 2 pm.
iv. Murray Park Pool: USA Pools presented a counter proposal to the City for the
operation and maintenance of the planned pool project which was in response to a
proposal sent by the City. The details of the counter proposal, as well as options and
recommendations, are being presented to the Commission tonight.
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v. An. inventory of City surplus equipment was completed on November 9, 2011. An
itemized list of all items is presented to the Commission for approval tonight.
vi. A scope of services was completed for the solicitation of the Performance Based
Auditing Firm. The audits are called for in the Charter, specifically, Section 4, (F),
which requires that "The City Commission shall require a performance-based audit
for each department at least once every five years." Management expects the
solicitation of the RFP to be posted the week of November 14, 2011.
vii. The Purchasing ,Ordinance review is continuing with the City Attorney. The review
will verify that the necessary procedures for implementing the purchasing ordinance
are without conflict of the City's charter or Florida State Statute.
e. Police:
1. Total of20 arrests: 5 felony, 10 misdemeanors, 43 traffic arrests and served 2
warrants.
11. Of those 20 anests, 1 was narcotic related:
111. On Tuesday November 1 s" a burglary which had just occurred was dispatched over
Kendall frequency. The burglary occurred in Miami Dade County in an area which
borders the City. Chief Orlando Mariinez de Castro heard the call being dispatched
and responded to the area. Upon his arrival, he observed a witness chasing the
subject, who was attempting to flee on a 'bicycle. The Chief irmnediately gave chase
and subsequently apprehended the subject. The subject was place into the back of a
City police vehicle, when he kicked ont the rear window. The subject was restrained,
and turned over to Miami Dade officers. This subject had committedancllor
attempted to commit several burglaries in the area and was charged for these
offenses by Miami Dade County. The subject was also charged with Criminal
Mischieffor breaking the window of the police vehicle.
IV. On Wednesday November 9t h, Officers were dispatched to a shooting call, where a
victim had been shot in the hand. Several units responded to the area and indeed
found a victim with a gunshot wound to the hand. The subject, who was still in the
area, was pointed out by the victim arld he was quickly taken into custody. This
incident was found to be domestic related.
Training Unit
Training Officer Al Alvarez certified 3 officers in Bicycle Patrol. These officers, Ofc.
Taylor, Ofc. Hernandez and Ofc. Cosio will be utilized for enhanced patrol in the
downtown district for the upcoming holiday season.
Parking Enforcement
City Manager's Repoli to the Commission for November 15, 2011
1. The Parking Enforcement Unit issued a total of 2,5 I 6 citations from the time period
of October 31 st thru November 13 th Total fine amount for these citations:
$49,695.00
11. There were 12 citations issued for trucks unlawfully parked or willfully obstructing
traffic.
Criminal Investigations Division
1. On November 2, 20 I I, Michael Miller of South Miami was taken into custody by
GIU personnel regarding a burglary at Red Road Commons. Since his incarceration
we observed significant drop in property crimes at this location.
11. On November 3, 201 I, detectives assigned in to IIIDTA participated and assisted in
the investigation of marijuana grow house in West Kendall. A total of 105 plants
were recovered from the location.
111. On November 4, 20 I I, detectives assigned to SIU were conducting surveillance in
the area of 5700 Blk. SW 74 St and observed illegal activity at the Hookah Lounge.
I,-,vestigation lead to the anest of the store mamger for providing tobacco products
to minors (J 8 counts), 1 person was anested on a fugitive wanant, and I person was
anested for possession of alcohol by a person under 21 YOA.
IV. On November 9, 2011, detectives assigned with HlDTA paliicipated and assisted in
a narcotics investigation involving a residence bordering the north side of South
Miami. The investigation culminated in 1 arrest and the recovery of 91 grams of
cocaine, 1000 Xanax pills, 40 Ecstasy pills, and 2 pounds of marijuana.
v. On November 10, 2011, ClD in cooperation with Uniform Patrol personnel,
conducted a surveillance detail at the Shops at Sunset Place because of an increasing
bike theft problem. During the surveillance a bait bicycle was deployed and one
subject was anested attempting to steal it. During the subsequent interview it was
detelTllined that the subject was responsible for a bike theft last month at the
McDonalds at 62 Ave S. Dixie Hwy.
Parking Enforcement
The Parking Enforcement Division issued a total of 2,302 citations from the time period
of October 17th thru October 30 th • Total fine amount for these citations: $45,149.00.
There were six (6) citations issued to trucks unlawfully parked.
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Code Enforcement
For the period of Oct 31, 20ll to Nov 10, 2011:
1. CE is actively mitigating City liens recorded against the property located on 4301
SW 60 Place.
ll. Continued to collaborate with the P & Z department and the City Attorney to clarify
and address possible code violations by commercial parking operations.
lll. Conducted and completed the annual certificate of use inspections for the Shops at
Sunset and for the building located at 5975 SW 72 Sf. Continuing with the Annual
Business licenses and certificate of use renewals and pertinent inspections.
iv. Worked in collaboration with the Finance Depruiment to ensure off-street parking
fees are properly billed and collected; conesponding annual invoices were hand
delivered.
v, Compiled an outdoor seating report in collaboration with the Planning & Zoning
Department for the Finance Department to identify the con'esponding annual fees;
the appropriate fees for this activity were included on the annual BTR invoices,
VI. Continued to collaborate with the Finance Department to address concerns, mitigate
~':(}S~.s, and coordin?l.te paynlents for outstanding .po.h;;:., Ab,n11s cases, (/ntstanJing
cases are scheduled for Hearing on Thursday, November 17,2011.
VlI. During this period, the city was "hit" with thirty (30) new graffiti "tags" which were
promptly addressed. CE continues to collaborate with police and property owners to
promptly address this issue to try and deter this criminal activity.
viii. Seven (7) business accounts were closed and fifteen (15) transfened.
lX. CE reviewed, processed, and retumed 61 building pelTllits in a timely manner; within
1 or 2 days.
x. CE received and responded to 26 citizen complaints within 24 hours. One-hundred
thirty-nine (139) proactive field inspections were conducted during this period.
Xl. CE issued 58 courtesy notices, 7 notices of violation with fines, removed 80
snipe/illegal signs from the City's right-of-ways, and successfully closed 24 cases,
XU, On-going continued removal of small graffiti notices from throughout downtown
with biodegradable product.
xiii. CE continues intervention for placement of small flyers and ads on parked cars
throughout downtown.
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xiv. Reviewed 4 pemlits for the ERPB meeting for P&Z.
xv. CE received, processed, and issued 41 new Business Tax Receipts (licenses) and
collected $8,862.62. In addition, collected $4,992.57 for BTR renewals. The new
licenses are a direct result of proactive field inspections. One-hundred twenty -three
(123) field inspections were conducted during this period.
f. Human Resources:
1. Congratulations to Corven Stanley on his promotion from Maintenance Worker III
in the Parks & Recreation Landscape Division to Waste Collection Driver in the
Public Works Department. Best wishes in your new position!
ii. We are pleased to announce that Cedric DeWitt is joining the South Miami Family
as the new part-time Maintenance Worker II in the Public Works Department. Best
wishes to Cedric in his new position!
iii. We are pleased to announce that we extended conditional employment offers to
Melissa Holton and Wilena Woodley inviting them to join the South Miami family
as part-time Recreation Aides in the Parks & Recreation Department. Best wishes to
. Melissa and Wilena in their new positions!
iv. Human Resources Department is seeking qualified candidates for the part-time
Recreation Aide positio'n in the Parks & Recreation Department. The successful
candidate will be assigned to the Senior Center. Applicants must submit a
completed application on or before the closing date.
v. We are actively recruiting for the South Miami Police Department's Reserve Police
Officer Program. Only certified officers are eligible for this position. Applicants
must submit the City Application with copies of all certifications to the Human
Resources Office. Recruitment will continue until further notice.
vi. The Human Resources Department is open daily from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and
every Wednesday from 6:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. All employees are encouraged to
come by for assistance.
g. Public Works: See Attachment A.
h. Parks and Recreation: See Attachment B.
City Manager's Report to the Commission for November 15,2011
1. Planning and Zoning Department:
City's Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map Amendments: The following map
amendments were made and are reflected on the City's 2010 FLUM.
I. Ordinance 21-10-2046 changing the future land use category from Single-Family
Residential (Two-Story) to Parks and Open Space for the property identified as
All-America Park located at 6820 SW 64 Avenue.
ll. Ordinance 22-10-2047 changing the future land use category from Single-Family
Residential (Two-Story) to Parks and Open Space for the property identified as
Dison Park located at 8051 SW 58 Avenue.
lll. Ordinance 23-10-2048 changing the future land use category from Educational
(Foul'-Story) to Single-Family Residential (Two-Story) for the property identified
as the Rothan residence located at 7435 SW 66 Avenue
iv. Ordinance 36-10-2061 changing the future land use category from Mixed-Use
Commercial Residential (Four Story) to Parks and Open Space for the three
properties identified as a part of the MUlTay Park Conununity Center located at
5845-5855 SW 68th Street and 6731 SW 58th Place, and legally described as Lots
10 tluu 17, Block 8, Townsite of Larkins.
'I. OrdinaDce 37 .. ]0·2062 changing the futu!'", land ll::e r.ategl)ry from Single-Family
Residential (Two-Story) to Parks and Open Space for the propeliy identified as a
part of the Murray Park Community Center located at 5800 SW 66th Street and
legally described as Lot 1, Block 1, Larkins Townsite.
v!. Ordinance 42-10-2064 changing the future land use category from Single-Family
Residential (Two-Story) to Parks and Open Space for the property identified as
Van Smith Park located at 7800 SW 59 Avenue.
Vll. Ordinance 44-10-2069 changing the future land use map category from Mixed-
Use Commercial Residential (Four Story) to Residential/Limited Commercial
District (Two Story) for an area identified as all properties facing the west side of
SW 62 Avenue from SW 64th Street to SW 69th Street including 6914 SW 62"d
Avenue.
i. Review of the files from October 2010 through April 2011 indicated that the
following proposed FLUM amendments were not made.
1. Ordinance 43 -1 0-2068 changing the future land use map category from Mixed-
Use Commercial Residential (Four' Story) to Mixed Use-Affordable Housing
(Two Story) for an area identified as a part of the proposed Madison Square
Development Project generally located at the southeast comer of SW 64th Street
and SW 60th Avenue and the southeast comer of SW 64th Street and SW 59th.
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II. An ordinance 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 South Miami Gardens Apartments,
located at and specifically legally described as 5949 SWS 68 Street.
lll. An ordinance changing the future land use map category Multi-Family
Residential (Four Story) to Low Density Affordable Multiple-Family (Two Story)
for an area identified as the Lee Park Condominiums located within the block
bounded on the north by SW 68 Avenue, on the east by SW 59 Place, on the south
by SW 69 Street, and on the west by SW 67 Avenue.
tv. An ordinance 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 Red Road Apartments, located at and
specifically legally described as 6404 SW 57 Avenue.
II. Zoning
L The proposed changes to "special exceptions" in the TODD and changes to Day
Care Centers in definitions and the pennitted use schedule, went back to the
Planning Board on November 8, 2011. The Board recommended transmittal of
the proposed an1endments to the City Commission for review and approvaL
j. Commission directives or issues:
L Pension: City and the PBA Upper Body will coordinate a date for negotiation on.
this singular issue.
11. Parking reform: No changes in status since.last report.
lll. Master Park Plan: City Attorney is reviewing the YMCA contract and
conducting research
IV. Welcome to South Miami signs: No change in status
v. South Miami Hospital permits. See Attachment C.
vi. Annexation: The City selected Mr. Alfredo L. Gonzalez, Esq. who is an attorney
in the law fiID1 of Genovese 10blove and Battista PA as the City'S representative
of our proposed annexation application ofland in unincorporated Miami-Dade
County. An agreement was developed and will be forthcoming for tbe
Commission's review and authorization on December 12, 2011.
vii. Murray Park Pool Project: A review of USA Pools, mc. proposal was
conducted and the infonnation supplied to the Commission for their review. We
City Manager's Report to the Commission for November 15, 2011
provided alternative courses of actions for Commission discussion and decisions
on moving forward.
END OF MEMORANDUM
City Manager's Repolt to the Commission for November 15,2011
Public Works Attachment A
Engineering and Construction Division
SW 66 th Street Improvements Phase II: Mobilization activities began. Site meetings
were conducted to discuss the final layout of drainage structures and utility positioning.
The City contacted FPL regarding the pole removal and relocations.
Commerce Lane Road Resurfacing and Streetscape Project: Public Works and the
designer presented a survey drawing to SMCRA showing the extent of the right-of-ways
that is approximately forty (40) feet wide. The findings were based on extensive
historical research of plat drawings and legal descriptions from City and County records.
The designer is preparing a poster board rendering to assist the Director in his
presentation to the next available CRA Commission meeting.
Progress Lane Drainage Improvements: Public Works and the designer are assisting
SMCRA in preparing a resolution to include drainage and roadway improvement design
activities for Progress Lane as part of the Commerce Lane improvement project.
Pinecrest Villas: The City received a response from the County on Wednesday
November 9, 2011. Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the traffic calming study suggested thirty
(30) calming devices for the area. Pursuant to the County's Public Works Department
'eview,it was determined that excessive calming devices for this neighborhood wi!!
result in undesirable delays for emergency vehicles, increased maintenance costs for
vehicles, negative impacts to cyclists, aesthetics, and increased noise. Consequently,
the County's Public Works Department determined that only the implementation of
Phase 1 of the project will result in sufficient improved traffic operation and safety
conditions. Therefore, only Phase 1 of the project was evaluated for appropriateness of
the proposed calming devices. The following traffic calming devices were approved for
the following locations:
Curb Extensions:
1. Along SW 58 Avenue between SW 74 Terrace and SW 76 Street (Please note
that as a result of the installation, some parking stalls may be impacted and may
require removal)
2. Along SW 59 Avenue between SW 74 Street and SW 76 Street
Textured Pavements:
1. Along SW 61 Avenue between SW 74 Street and SW 76 Street
2. At the intersection of SW 59 Avenue and SW 79 Street
Speed Tables:
1. Two speed tables along SW 79 Street between SW 59 Avenue and SW 62
Avenue
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2. One speed table along SW 58 Avenue between SW 77 Terrace and SW 80
Street
3. One speed table along SW 76 Street between SW 58 Avenue and SW 59
Avenue
The following devices were not approved for the following reasons:
Roundabouts:
1. The two roundabouts along SW 59 Avenue, the available aerials show that the
geometry of the intersections is not appropriate to accommodate the
roundabout.
2. Regarding the proposed roundabout at SW 76 Street and SW 61 Avenue, the
west leg has driveways located very close to intersection which may result in
safety concems.
3. Regarding the proposed roundabout at SW 58 Avenue and SW 77 Terrace, the
east leg has driveways located very close to intersection which may result in
safety concems.
Speed Tables:
1. SW 77 Terrace between SW 5ih Avenue and SW 58th Avenue does not meet
the minimum threshold for volume criteria.
For the traffic devices approved for installation, the City is circulating Response Letters
to residents and/or property owners seeking 100% of the re$idents/propedy owners
immediately adjacent to the proposed speed hump and two-thirds (2/3) of the
residents/property owners of the blocks shall concur with the installation of the speed
hump. Approval from the Police and Fire Department is also required.
SW 64th Street Corridor Sidewalk Repair Project:
A pre-construction meeting will be scheduled with the selected contractor and Miami-
Dade County's Department of Housing and Community Development's (DHCD's) to
review submitted documents per reporting requirement s and to comply with DHCD
procedures. .
Citywide Road Resurfacing Project (Phase II): The RFP was posted on the City's
webpage and was also advertised in the Daily Business Review. The pre-Bid meeting is
scheduled for November 16, 2011. The submission deadline is December 2, 2011.
Citywide Roadway Resurfacing Project (Phase I): Resurfacing activities were
completed on Friday November 11, 2011, A resolution is prepared for Commission
approval to amend H&R Paving's contract to add three additional locations that are in
need of resurfacing.
Stormwater Master Plan Update: The pre-proposal meeting was re-scheduled for
Wednesday, November 16, 2011. The submission deadline is Friday, December 2,
2011,
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MDC SW 57 th Drainage Improvements: Construction activities is ongoing and is in
pace with the construction schedule.
City Hall Septic Tank Sewer Connection: The project is currently in the design and
permitting phase.
Mango Terrace Traffic Calming Project: In an effort to provide traffic calming devices
in the area, Miami-Dade County is requesting an updated traffic study documenting
current traffic flow characteristics. Public Works is in discussion with design firms that
possess traffic engineering expertise.
Cocoplum Terrace Traffic Calming Project: No changes since the last report ..
Street Pavement Markings at SW 74th Street and 58th Avenue: The striping plan was
approved by Miami-Dade County. The City's Public Works is soliciting quotes from
striping companies.
Sunset Drive Median -Downtown: Since the last report, the City's Public Works
received fee proposals from three design firms. The proposals are currently under
review to ensure that it complies with the project's scope of work.
Citywide Sidewalk Repair Project Phase II (Downtown): A vendor was selected and
a msolut:onisbeing prepared to be presented aUhe next commission for approval.
South Miami Green Task Force Bicycle Parking Facility (Citywide): A dry-run
permitting phase was conducted and comments were forwarded to the Grants
Administrator for further review.
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Candidates from the "Weed & Seed" program assisted Street and Landscape
Division crew with day-to-day maintenance activities. .
Swept the streets, cleaned up downtown, dump the litter cans through out the
city for the Solid Waste Division, mowed City Hall and right of ways, pressure
cleaned sidewalks downtown, and cleaned up downtown.
Installed No Dumping sign at 6502 SW 52 Terrace.
Repaired 25 MPH sign at 64th Street SW 64th Court.
Repaired nine (9) pot holes.
Pruned three (3) trees at 6640 SW 49th Terrace, (2)6502 SW 52"d Terrace.
Cleaned storm drain grates throughout the ci~r
Took 3 broken tree grates from 5995 SW 72" Street to JAM Welding to be
repaired.
Cleaned out 52 tree grates on SW 72 0d Street from 62 0d Avenue to US 1.
Removed 16 banners from downtown.
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Installed (3) Parking sign and posts <;It SW 68th Street b/w 62nd Avenue and 62nd
Court.
Removed one banner and installed one banner downtown.
Performed storm drain inspection at 6105 SW 64th Terrace.
Place sod on t he right of way of 6641 SW 42nd Street.
Assisted Building Maintenance division with the installation of holiday lights.
Pruned four (4) trees, (3) at 6625 SW 76th Terrace and one at 5907 SW 6th
Street
Delivered Halloween banner to director of Parks and Recreation.
Checked and prepared all equipment needed for the Arts festival special event.
Mowed right of ways.
Delivered (6) new garbage containers to resident.
Performed pick up of garbage and trash routes.
Performed daily power street sweeping, please note that two sweepers were
used most of this time in order to keep up with the fallen leaves.
Performed daily clean up & watered pots downtown.
Pressure cleaned sidewalks downtown on Wednesday's.
Dumped litter cans throughout the City three times a week.
Trained employee's on the street on crane and garbage truck.
Performed thorough cleanup of the fish pond and fed the fish at City Hall.
Serviced Irepaired (33) vehicles and heavy equipment at the Motor Pool.
Continued with the installation of Christmas lights downtown.
Repaired NC at Sylva Martin Building.
Repaireo electrical outletat ,lean Willis, Park gazebo:
Troubleshoot electrical problem at Community Center parking 101 lights.
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Parks and Recreation Attachment B
1. Recreation: 11/11/2011 --120 lbs., football team played in the XIT Conference
Championship games and lost against West Kendall 30-0, 90 lbs played in the Miami
Extreme Conference Championship games and won against Kendall Boys & Girls 19-7,
105 lbs. played in the Miami Extreme Conference Championship games and won 31-20
against the Tamiami Colts and the 75 lbs. played in the Miami Extreme Championship
games and lost 21-6 against the West Kendall Dolphins.
1), The 90 lbs. and 105 lbs. advanced to the Miami Extreme Super Bowl which will be pJayed
either on Saturday or Sunday (Nov. 19 or 20, 2011), at Milander Park --4700 Palm
Avenue, HiaJeah, Florida.
11!. 2001 Orange Bowl Cheerleading Competition --South Miami Cheerleaders 135 lbs came
in yd Place.
IV. 2011 Extreme Cheerleading Competition --South Miami Cheerleaders won the following:
75 lbs --1 st Place, 90 Ibs --2nd Place, 105 lbs --2nd Place, and 135 Ibs. --2nd Place ..
v. B. ACTIVITIES -Senior Center Calendar --October, 2011
ACTIVITIES
DATE. TIME AG1TVrr'i
October 6, 2011 !O:30am-ll:30am October Birthdays Celebration
October 13, 2011 9:00am-1:00pm Open enroliment for Medicare. Ice cream party
Octoberl4,2011 2cOOam-12:00pm
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Eye Institute Cataract Screening .
I-------·--·~~--~--. ---' --.-'-.-. --;--October 20, 2011 • lO:OOam-ll:30pm Pain Clinic checks Balance .. ' . . . I
October 21, 20ll !O:00am-12:00pm Free Massage
October 26, 2011 8:00am-ll:00am Breakfast in the Grove
October 28, 2011 1:00pm-4:00pm MO\~es at the shops
October 31, 2011 !0:00am-1:00pm Halloween Party
;;> Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday-seniors get picked-up to walk at Dadeland Mall
(DADELAND WALKERS -a walking club for senior citizens) 9:00-10:30am.
;;> Everyday there is a social worker on site from. 9:00 am to 3:00 pm to consult with our
seniors.
;;> Every Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday -seniors are taken to grocery stores and retaiJers
for their weekly shopping.
;;> Every weekday -seniors participate in board games, cards, dominoes and exercise at the
Senior Center 8:30-1:30.
;;> Monday and Thursday -Social Worker comes to teach Arts 1St Crafts from 1:00pm -3:00pm.
( Every Monday, Tuesdays and Thursdays exercise classes JO:l5-11:00
( Monday and Wednesday English classes 9:30-1I:30am
( Tuesday and Thursday Spanish classes 9:30 -1l:30am
( Monday thru Thursday Computer classes J2:15-2:30pm (Communiry Center)
( Monday and Thursday Art class 1:00-3:00pm
( Friday Citizenship Class 9:00 -2:00pm
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( Last Wednesday of every month seniors go to Helen Bentley for Breakfast
All parks are on schedule with general maintenance, repairs and seasonal renovations.
• Dante Fascell Park -fencing and hedging was completed.
o Marshall Williamson Park -Tennis area -cleared out encroaching trees and debris, old
bleacher was removed, two oaks were lifted, and shopping carts were taken away.
IV. Special Events at the Parks:
» Free Movie Night at the Park on the last Saturday of the month, located at Murray Park,
Gibson-Bethel Community Center 5800 SW 66 th Street, from 7:00 p.m. -10:00 p.m. This
event is sponsored by Providence Road Church, Larkin Community Hospital, and City of
South Miami Parks & Recreation Depmiment. » Special Event -Veterans Day Celebration -was held on Friday, November 11, 2011, at
Jean Willis Park., next to City Hall. Special thanks to all who assisted in making this event
a special one.
v. Dog Park: No change
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Building Department, Attachment C: South Miami Hospital Active Permits
South Miami
Hospital as of Nov 14, 2011
Permit Date Date
Number Permit Description Issued Closed
11-1135 Outlets 1st fI CEP 11/7/2011
11-1131 Outlets Radiology 11/4/2011
11-1130 Outlets Education Bldg 11/4/2011
11-1129 Outlets CCU 11/4/2011
11-1128 Repair raceways 11/4/2011
11-1127 Outlets in waiting room 11/4/2011
11-1113 Low Voltage for 11-0382 11/3/2011 11/8/2011
11-1089 Main Electrical for 11-0816 10/26/2011 10/272011
11-1007 Main Electrical for 11-0671 10/4/2011 10/19/2011
11-1032 Phone & PC system 10/11/2011
11-1028 Phone & PC system 10/6/2011
11-1027 Outlets for IT 10/6/2011
11-1021 Pour 7 10/4/2011 11114/2011
11-1006 Outlets & Intercom 10/4/2011
-11'·08T7 ?our 6 ' . 9/26/2011 11/14/2011
11-0964 Special outlet 9/26/2011 10/6/2011
11-0944 Pour 5 9/19/2011 11/14/2011
11-0915 Pour4 9/19/2011 11/142011
11-0865 Fire Alarm 8/30/2011 9/212011
11-0831 Shoring 8/26/2011
11-0829 Fire Sprinklers 9/7/2011
11-0823 Main electrical 11-0293 8/18/2011 8/23/2011
11-0816 Interior remodel for Admin. Offices 9/27/2011 10/31/2011
11-0799 Main plumbing 11-0382 8/19/2011 10120/2011
11-0798 Duct work 11-0382 8/19/2011 10/14/2011
11-0796 Fire alarm 11-0382 8/12/2011
11-0774 Relocate outlets 11-0076 8/9/2011 8/30/2011
11-0754 Main plumbing 11-0076 8/1/2011 9/12/2011
11-0739 Main electrical for 10-1035 7/25/2011
11-0696 Plumbing for 10-0818 7111/2011
11-0686 Phone and pc system 7/5/2011
11-0678 Mechancial for 11-0435 7/19/2011 7/20/2011
11-0674 Main Plumbing for 10-1035 7/21/2011
11-0672 Phone and pc system 7/12/2011
11-0671 New Neumatic Tube Station 9/7/2011
11-0643 Plumbing for 11-0435 711/2011 7/27/2011
1l-0640 Fire Alarm 6/23/2011 9/112011
11-0639 Outlets and light fixtures 6/23/2011 7/22/2011
City Manager's Report to the Commission for November 15, 2011
11-0625 Sewer and water connection 6/23/2011 6/29/2011
11-0619 Phone and pc system 6/16/2011
11-0600 Interior wall and doors 7/12/2011 9/9/2011
11-0598 Fire sprinklers 6/27/2011
11-0578 Fix set & rough for 11-0293 6/10/2011 8/18/2011
11-0567 Crane foundation 6/10/2011
11-0554 Low Voltage 11-0358 6/15/2011 6117/2011
11-0539 Low Voltage 6tl1 611/2011
11-0536 Temp wash station 6/23/2011 6/29/2011
11-0535 Relocate raceways 2nd FI 6/2/2011 7/1/2011
11-0534 Outlet for NICU 3 Rm 13 6/2/2011 7/1/2011
11-0533 Outlets for east tower 1 st fl 6/2/2011 7/5/2011
11-0528 Cat 5 cables 5/31/2011 7/18/2011
11-0489 AlC Diffuser 6/17/2011
11-0464 Fire Sprinklers for 10-818 5/11/2011
11-0443 Master mechanical for 10-0818 5/10/2011
11-0435 Bathroom Remodel 6/14/2011 8/29/2011
11-0424 Data outlets 4/29/2011 6/23/2011
11-0423 ERAntenna 4/29/2011 6/23/2011
11-0422 Portable X-ray connection 4/29/2011 6/23/2011
11-0421 TV Monito;-4/29/201 '1 6i~3/2(j11
11-0420 DataiComrn 5'h Fl Main Pharmacy 4/28/2011
11-0419 DataiComm 1 st FI Main 4/28/2011
11-0418 DataiComrn Medical Arts Surgery 4/28/2011
11-0417 DataiComm Labor & Delivery 4/28/2011
11-0416 Low Volt 6'h FI Pavilion 4/28/2011
11-0398 Irrigation system 6/1/2011
11-0391 Steel stairs & land 5/5/2011
11-0385 Electrical main for 10-0818 4/26/2011
11-0382 New nursery 7/12/2011
11-0340 DataiCornn1 7'h Main 4/7/2011
11-0339 DataiConun Out patient Dept 4/7/2011
11-0338 DataiConun Main 4/7/2011
11-0337 DataiComrn Pavillion 4/7/2011
11-0311 Mechanical main for 10-1035 4/5/2011 7/11/2011
11-0293 Remodel 1 st f1 restroom 6/3/2011 9/2/2011
11-0266 DataiComrn 3/15/2011 8/23/2011
11-0249 2nd fl Fire Sprinklers 3/15/2011
11-0197 DataiComrn 2/28/2011 8/23/2011
City Manager's RepOli to the Commission for November 15,2011
11-0185 Electric door for Radiology 2/24/2011
11-0184 Receptacle and data outlet 2/24/2011 8/312011
11-0183 DataJComm 2nd fl 2/24/2011 8/23/2011
11-0182 ConunJTV 2/24/2011 6/912011
11-0172 Repairs to slah in Equipment penthouse 5/10/2011
11-0162 Rebuild sidewalk to comply with ADA 5/25/2011 11/9/2011
11-0137 3rd & 4th fl bridge replacement 3/22/2011
11-0014 High hats & dimmers 1/12/2011
10-1192 DatalComm 12/28/2010 619/2011
10-1178 DataJComm 12/21/2010 313/2011
10-1102 Fire sprinklers for 10-0327 1/12/2011
10-1099 Intercom 12/3/2010 61312011
10-1079 Temporary canopy 12116/2010 6/16/2011
10-1062 Shower pan 11/10/2010 12/10/2010
10-1035 ER expansion Master 7/8/2011
10-0978 Storefront 11/2/2010 6116/2011
10-0975 Fan 10/19/2010
10-0951 Fire sprinklers for 10-0732 10/19/2010 11/18/2010
10-0882 Fire Alarm for 08-1401 9/21/2010
10-0864 Electrical main for 10-0264 9/21/2010
10-0818 Elevator & equipmer,troom upgrade 4/4/201 Q
10-0760 Electrical main for 08-1401 8/20/2010
10-0694 Duct Bank 8/6/2010 6/10/2011
10-0671 Empty raceway for microwave antenna 7/27/2010
10-0660 DatalCOlnm 7/22/2010 8/26/2010
10-0640 3 Double wide constJUction trailers 5/5/2011
10-0608 Parking lot for 10-0327 8/10/2010 6/20/2011
10-0598 Plumbing main for 10-0327 7/7/2010 6/20/2011
10-0591 Temporary water Closet for 10-0327 ' 7/6/2010 6/16/2011
East tower Cafe phone & computer
10-0589 system 7/2/2010
10-0583 Water connection & piping for 10-0327 7/8/2010 6/16/2011
10-0582 Med gas for 10-0327 7/8/2010 1219/2010
10-0535 Impact doors 10/8/2010
10-0523 Low voltage for 08-1401 6/21/2010
10-0421 Mechanical main for 08-1401 5/20/2010 11/14/2011
10-0390 Plumbing main for 08-1401 5/1012010 11/9/2011
10-0380 Spec-outlets for 09-0963 5/3/2010
10-0341 Electrical main for 08-1401 4/20/2010
10-0327 Underground utilities 11/30/2010
10-0264 SMH Cord Blood 7/7/2010 6/9/2011
City Manager's RepOli to the Commission for November 15, 2011
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