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CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
City Commission Steven J. Alexander
Philip K. Stoddard, Ph.D, Mayor City Manager
Josh Liebman, Vice Mayor Maria M. Menendez, CMC
Valerie Newman, Commissioner City Clerk
Walter Harris, Commissioner Thomas F. Pepe, Esq.
Bob Welsh, Commissioner City Attorney
CITY COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA
TUESDAY, MAY 7, 2013, 7:00 PM
CITY HALL/COMMISSION CHAMBERS
6130 SUNSET DRIVE
SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA
A. SILENCE OR TURN OFF ALL CELL PHONES
B. ADD-ON ITEM(S)
C. ROLL CALL
D. MOMENT OF SILENCE
E. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
F. LOBBYIST(S) ADDRESSING THE CITY COMMISSION TONIGHT MUST HAVE
BEEN REGISTERED WITH THE CITY CLERK
G. PRESENTATIONS
a) Gold Award in the Fit Friendly Program to be presented to the Parks and Recreation
Department
b) Recognizing Bike Rodeo Committee Members
c) Municipal Clerks Week Proclamation
H. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a) Minutes of April 16, 2013
b) Minutes of April 24, 2013
I. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
J. CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT
K. PUBLIC REMARKS
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L. COMMISSION REPORTS, DISCUSSION & REMARKS
M. CONSENT AGENDA
1. A Resolution appointing Bradley Cassel to serve on the Audit Committee for a
twelve month term, or until a recommendation is made to the Commission and the
Commission enters into a contract with one of the recommended auditors,
whichever date is sooner. 3/5
(Commissioner Newman)
2. A Resolution appointing Kate Reilley to serve on the Audit Committee for a twelve
month term, or until a recommendation is made to the Commission and the
Commission enters into a contract with one of the recommended auditors,
whichever date is sooner. 3/5
(Mayor Stoddard)
3. A Resolution of the City of South Miami supporting the restoration of America’s
Everglades. 3/5
(Mayor Stoddard)
4. A Resolution appointing Robert L. Pellegrini to serve on the Green Task Force for
a two-year term ending May 6, 2015. 3/5
(Commissioner Harris)
5. A Resolution supporting marriage equality. 3/5
(Commissioner Harris & Mayor Stoddard)
6. A Resolution concerning an application pursuant to Land Development Code
Section 20-4.3(N), requesting approval to permit the installation of a banner over
the public right-of-way at 5880 Sunset Drive to promote an event titled "25th
Annual Twilight 5K Walk/Run," held by Team FootWorks in Downtown South
Miami on June 2, 2013. 3/5
(City Manager-Planning & Zoning)
7. A Resolution declaring that the personal property, described in the attached list,
is “surplus” and authorizing the City Manager to sell the “surplus” items at
auction. 3/5
(City Manager-Central Services)
8. A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute FY 2013 Community
Development Block Grant agreement with Miami-Dade County Public Housing
and Community Development (PHCD) for the Marshall Williamson Park
Improvements Project in the amount of $115,000. 3/5
(City Manager-Grants)
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9. A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to expend budgeted funds not to
exceed $38,137 for the purchase a new GIS Server and ESRI Software to maintain
and run the City departments' GIS functions. 3/5
(City Manager-Planning & Zoning)
10. A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to accept $3,000 donation from South
Miami Hospital and $500 from 1ST National Bank of South Miami for the 2013
Fourth of July celebratory event. 3/5
(City Manager-Special Events/CE)
N. RESOLUTION(S)
11. A Resolution giving six-month notice to City Attorney Thomas F. Pepe, Esq., as per
the terms of his Agreement for Legal Services dated October, 19, 2011. 3/5
(Commissioner Newman)
12. A Resolution relating to City Commission meetings; scheduling the meetings of
June and July 2013. 3/5
(Mayor Stoddard)
13. A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an Offer of Settlement
with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission concerning certain
parking garage related securities law violations and authorizing necessary
actions for implementation of the Order accepting the Offer of Settlement. 3/5
(City Attorney)
14. A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to hire outside counsel who specializes
in municipal charters to aid the Charter Review Committee in their duties. 3/5
(City Attorney)
15. A Resolution approving the schematic design plans prepared by Recreational
Design & Construction, Inc. for Murray Park Community Pool and to proceed
with the completion of the construction drawings. 3/5
(City Manager-Public Works)
O. RESOLUTION(S) PUBLIC HEARING(S)
16. A Resolution relating to the release of a Unity of Title request by Rev. Pansy
Graham, Owner and Senior Pastor of the Higher Praise and Worship Center, Inc.
South Miami Church of God of Prophecy, pursuant to Section 20-5.16 (e) of the
Land Development Code, for property described as: Lots 1 through 8, inclusive,
and Lots 27 through 30, inclusive, Block A, RESUBDIVISION OF BLOCKS 3 & 4 OF
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THE TOWNSITE OF LARKINS, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat
Book 4, Page 1, Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida. 3/5
(City Attorney)
17. A Resolution relating to a request pursuant to Section 20-3.4(B)(4)(b) of the Land
Development Code for Special Use Approval to locate a walk up restaurant at
5831 Sunset Drive, within the Specially Retail "SR", Hometown District Overlay
"HD-OV" zoning district. 3/5
(City Manager-Planning & Zoning)
P. ORDINANCE(S) SECOND READING PUBLIC HEARING(S)
18. An Ordinance investing authority in the City Manager to amend the City of South
Miami Personnel Rules that are not in conflict with Chapter 16A. 3/5
(Deferred 4-16-13)
(City Manager)
Q. ORDINANCE(S) FIRST READING
19. An Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances Section 15-93, titled “Noise-
creating blowers, power fans, or internal combustion engines, outdoor powered
tools and other equipment” of the existing noise ordinance. 3/5
(Mayor Stoddard)
20. An Ordinance amending Section 20-3.3(C)(6) Permitted Use Schedule, of the Land
Development Code; providing for additional ground floor and third floor uses for
certain properties in the "SR - Specialty Retail" zoning district; providing for
severability; providing for ordinances in conflict. 3/5
(City Manager-Planning & Zoning)
21. An Ordinance providing for the City of South Miami to approve the donation of
land related to the Murray park Pool project for right of way dedication, by
conveying a 5 foot strip of land approximately 1,843 square feet more or less of
swale area along of right of way of SW 68 Street and SW 58 Place SW 57 Avenue
in South Miami, Florida. 3/5
(City Manager-Public Works)
R. ADJOURNMENT
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CITY HAS A SIGNIFICANT GOVERNMENTAL INTEREST IN CONDUCTING EFFICIENT AND ORDERLY COMMISSION
MEETINGS. SPEAKERS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT SECTION 2-2.1(K)(2) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES PROVIDES
THAT “ANY PERSON MAKING PERSONAL IMPERTINENT, OR SLANDEROUS REMARKS OR WHO SHALL BECOME
BOISTEROUS WHILE ADDRESSING THE COMMISSION SHALL BE FORTHWITH BARRED FROM FURTHER AUDIENCE
BEFORE THE COUNCIL BY THE PRESIDING OFFICER, UNLESS PERMISSION TO CONTINUE BE GRANTED BY A
MAJORITY VOTE OF THE COMMISSION.”
PURSUANT TO FLORIDA STATUTE 286.0105, THE CITY HEREBY ADVISES THE PUBLIC THAT IF A PERSON DECIDES
TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE BY THIS BOARD, AGENCY OR COMMISSION WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER
CONSIDERED AT ITS MEETING OR HEARING, HE OR SHE WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS, AND THAT
FOR SUCH PURPOSE, AFFECTED PERSON MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDIGS
IS MADE WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE BASED.
THIS NOTICE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE CONSENT BY THE CITY FOR THE INTRODUCTION OR ADMISSION OR
OTHERWISE INADMISSIBLE OR IRRELEVANT EVIDENCE, NOR DOES IT AUTHORIZE CHALLENGES OR APPEALS NOT
OTHERWISE ALLOWED BY LAW.
PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION No. 246-10-13280,“ANY INVOCATION THAT MAY BE OFFERED BEFORE THE START
OF REGULAR COMMISSION BUSINESS SHALL BE THE VOLUNTARY OFFERING OF A PRIVATE CITIZEN, FOR THE
BENEFIT OF THE COMMISSION AND THE CITIZENS PRESENT. THE VIEWS OR BELIEFS EXPRESSED BY THE
INVOCATION SPEAKER HAVE NOT BEEN PREVIOUSLY REVIEWED OR APPROVED BY THE COMMISSION, AND THE
COMMISSION DOES NOT ENDORSE THE RELIGIOUS BELIEFS OR VIEWS OF THIS, OR ANY OTHER SPEAKER.”