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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, JUNE 18, 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) Officer(s) of the Month
H. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a) Minutes of May 20, 2013
b) Minutes of June 4, 2013
I. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
J. CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT
a) Attorney-Client Session
K. PUBLIC REMARKS
L. COMMISSION REPORTS, DISCUSSION & REMARKS
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M. CONSENT AGENDA
1. A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to purchase a Speed-Alert Radar
Traffic Enforcement Sign that is capable of wireless communication, and
powered by a solar panel, using funding from Federal Forfeiture Account #615-
1910-521-6430, in an amount not to exceed $6,000.00. 3/5
(City Manager-Police)
2. A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with Bejar
Construction Inc. for a contract price not to exceed $90,000 for the Dante
Fascell Park Jogging Trail, to be charged to Capital Improvement Program Fund
account number 301-2000-572-6450. 3/5
(City Manager-Public Works)
3. A Resolution relating to an application pursuant to the City of South Miami 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 "21st Annual Mango Festival at Fairchild," held by the
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden on July 13 through July 14, 2013.
3/5
(City Manager-Planning & Zoning)
4. A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to expend an amount not to exceed
$80,000 for playground equipment and related demolition services at Marshall
Williamson Park to Union Land, Inc., dba Meglio-Unionland through a
HGAC/Buy Cooperative Purchasing contract no PR112-12. 3/5
(City Manager-Parks & Recreation)
N. RESOLUTION(S)
5. A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to negotiate hourly rates and to
execute a service agreement as provided under the Florida Statute 287.055
(Consultant’s Competitive Negotiation Act) “CCNA”, for professional services for
the South Miami Intermodal Transportation Plan (SMITP). (Deferred 6/04/13) 3/5
(City Manager-Public Works)
6. A Resolution relating to the creation of the position of Deputy City Clerk I;
appointing Lidia Fernandez as Deputy Clerk I. 3/5
(Mayor Stoddard)
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O. RESOLUTION(S) PUBLIC HEARING(S)
7. A Resolution to approve a multi-year employment agreement between the City
of South Miami and Steven Alexander to provide City Manager Services. 3/5
(City Manager)
8. A Resolution relating to a request pursuant to Section 20-3.4(B)(6) of the City of
South Miami Land Development Code for Special Use Approval, to locate a used
merchandise store: consignment goods, at 5770 SW 72 Street within the
Specialty Retail "SR", Hometown District Overlay "HD-OV". 4/5
(City Manager-Planning & Zoning)
9. A Resolution related to a request pursuant to Section 20-3.4(B)(4)(b) of the City
of South Miami Land Development Code for Special Use Approval to locate a
general restaurant at 5818 South Dixie Highway within the Specialty Retail "SR",
Hometown District Overlay "HD-OV". 4/5
(City Manager-Planning & Zoning)
10. A Resolution related to a request pursuant to Section 20-7.6(C)(2)(b) of the City
of South Miami Land Development Code requesting a Special Exception waiving
strict compliance with the provisions of the Hometown District Overlay parking
requirements, to locate a general restaurant at 5818 South Dixie Highway within
the Specialty Retail "SR", Hometown District Overlay "HD-OV". 4/5
(City Manager-Planning & Zoning)
P. ORDINANCE(S) SECOND READING PUBLIC HEARING(S)
11. An Ordinance amending Section 15-93, titled “Noise-creating blowers, power
fans, or internal combustion engines, outdoor powered tools and other
equipment” of the existing noise ordinance. (Deferred 6/04/13) 3/5
(Mayor Stoddard)
12. An Ordinance of the City of South Miami, Florida amending the Code of
Ordinances Section 15-1 - Reserved, prohibiting the operation of helipads and
the landing or takeoff of helicopters or other aircraft with the city limits except in
the case of police, fire or similar civil emergency, and creating Section 15-1(A)
titled "Penalty", to include penalties for violations, and providing for conflicts.3/5
(Commissioner Harris)
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13. An Ordinance of the City of South Miami, Florida amending Section 20-4.3(N) -
banners over rights-of-way, to allow for administrative review and approval of
requests for banners; providing a reference to the city's fee schedule; providing
additional requirements for applicant's responsibilities and providing for
conflicts. 3/5
(Commissioner Welsh)
Q. ORDINANCE(S) FIRST READING
14. An Ordinance adding a provision governing, defining and proscribing panhandling
to be codified in Section 15-8 of the City of South Miami’s Code of Ordinances
which is currently reserved. 3/5
(Vice Mayor Liebman)
15. An Ordinance defining and prohibiting trespassing to be codified in Section 15-7
of the City of South Miami’s Code of Ordinances which is currently reserved. 3/5
(Vice Mayor Liebman)
R. ADJOURNMENT
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.”
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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.”