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City of South Miami
Regular City Commission Minutes
September 17, 2013
A. SILENCE OR TURN OFF ALL CELL PHONES
B. ADD-ON ITEM(S)
c. ROLL CALL
The following members of the City Commission were present: Mayor Stoddard, Vice
12 Mayor Liebman, Commissioner Newman, Commissioner Harris, Commissioner Welsh.
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14 Also in attendance were: City AttorneyThomasF. Pepe, Esq.,City Manager Steven
15 Alexander, City Clerk Maria M. Menendez, CMe.
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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) Recognizing the FY 2012-2013 Budget and Finance Committee
27 Committee Member Kyle Saxon was present to receive his certificate presented by
28 Mayor Stoddard.
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H. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a) Minutes of August 14, 2013 (deferred 9/03/13)
The Minutes of August 14 were unanimously approved.
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b) Minutes of September 3,2013
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2 The Minutes of September 3, 2013 were unanimously approved as amended.
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CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
(See attached report)
CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT
10 Mr. Pepe explained the reason for the two items on the agenda repealing certain
11 Noise ordinance provisions.
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K:. PUBLIC REMARKS
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15 The following individuals addressed the Commission: Dennis Deblois, Denise
16 Covington, Cassey Woods, Dick Ward, Yvonne Beckman, Antoinette Fischer, Gray Reed.
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.b COMMISSION REPORTS, DISCUSSION & REMARKS
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20 The following were some but not limited to Commission remarks: petitions to place
21 medical marijuana on the ballot; street walk against gun violence; the importance of improving
22 our City parks, and announcing the grand opening at Dante Fascell Park jogging trail, Friday,
23 September 20 at 9:00 a.m.; nationally renowned criminologist David Kennedy will be coming to
24 Miami to assist us with a project to stop street violence and to close the drug markets; the
25 Tropical Audubon Society will be hosting an Environmental Leadership Workshop October 5-6
26 at Deering Estates, and they are requesting for the Commission's sponsorship and permission
27 for using our logo.
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M. CONSENT AGENDA
1. A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to accept a $2,500.00 co-
sponsorship payment from the City of West Miami Police
Department, $2,500.00 co-sponsorship payment from the Village of Pinecrest
Police Department, $2,500.00 co-sponsorship payment from the Town of
Palmetto Bay Police Department and $2,500.00 co-sponsorship payment from
the Village of Key Biscayne Police Department to assist with the costs of the
September 2013 Miami-Dade Chiefs of Police Association monthly reception
and dinner meeting. 3/5
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2 Moved by Mayor Stoddard, seconded by Vice Mayor Liebman, the motion to approve
3 Resolution No. 189-13-14007 authorizing the City Manager to accept a $2,500.00 co-
4 sponsorship payment from the City of West Miami Police Department, $2,500.00 from the
5 Village of Pinecrest Police Department, $2,500.00 from the Town of Palmetto Bay Police
6 Department and $2,500.00 from the Village of Key Biscayne Police Department to assist with
7 the costs of the September 2013 Miami-Dade Chiefs of Police Association monthly reception
8 and dinner meeting, passed by a 5 -0 vote:
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Nay:
Mayor Stoddard
Vice Mayor Liebman
Commissioner.Newman
Commissioner Harris
Commissioner Welsh
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A Resolution declaring that the pers~nalproperty, 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)
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Moved by Mayor Stoddard,secondedby Vice MayorUebman, the motion to approve
Resolution No. 190-13-14008 declari l1 g that the personal property, described in the attached
list, is "surplus" and authorizing the City Manager to sell the "surplus" items at auction, passed
by a 5 -0 vote:
Yea:
Nay:
Mayor Stoddard
Vice Mayor Liebman
Commissioner Newman
Commissioner Harris
Commissioner Welsh
None
5. A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to expend $8,798 with Fence
Masters, Inc. for the emergency repairs to the guardrails on Sunset Drive,
North and South Side, account number 112-1730-541-6210 (Public Works
Infrastructure PTP) for retroactive approval. 3/5
(City Manager-Public Works)
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1 Moved by Mayor Stoddard, seconded by Vice Mayor Liebman, the motion to approve
2 Resolution No. 191-13-14009 authorizing the City Manager to expend $8,798 with Fence
3 Masters, Inc. for the emergency repairs to the guardrails on Sunset Drive, North and South Side,
4 for retroactive approval, passed by a 5 -0 vote:
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Nay:
Mayor Stoddard
Vice Mayor Liebman
Commissioner Newman
Commissioner Harris>
Commissioner Welsh'
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A Resolution approving the Policies and Procedures required by the Securities
and Exchange Commission's Org~i,dated May 22, 20Ef.:··· 3/5
(City Attorney)
9 Moved by Mayor Stoddard, seccmded by vice'l\I1~VQf(iebman, the moti~n to approve
10 Resolution 19213-14010 approving thePoHcies and ProcedlJres required by the Securities and
11 Exchange Commission's Order dated May22, 2013, passed by
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Nay:
MaybrStoddard
Vice M~yor pebman
Commissioner Newman
.Commissioner Harris
Commissioner Welsh
None
7. A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to purchase a video server,
production switcher and application software from Media Rushworks, LLC to
support the broadcast of public meetings through Granicus for an amount not
to exceed $20,000. 3/5
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16 Moved by Mayor Stoddard, seconded by Vice Mayor Liebman, the motion to approve
17 Resolution No. 193-13-14011 authorizing the City Manager to purchase a video server,
18 production switcher and application software from Media Rushworks, LLC to support the
19 broadcast of public meetings through Granicus for an amount not to exceed $20,000, passed
20 by a 5 -0 vote:
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Mayor Stoddard
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Commissioner Newman
Commissioner Harris
Commissioner Welsh
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A Resolution supporting efforts to reduce gun violence and illegal firearms
trafficking through more responsible gun sales and marketing practices,
directing the City Manager to coordinate with the Police Chief to partner with
other municipalities to create a coalitioniQsupport of this initiative and to work
with gun and ammunition suppliersto encourage:the consideration of sales and
marketing safeguards, and directing.the City Clerk to send an electronic copy of
this resolution to all South Florida municipalities, the Florida League of Cities,
Inc., all members of Florida's.<;ongressional delegationj.and to the Obama
Administration. 3/5
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13 Moved by Mayor Stoddard, secondedby Vice MayorLiebman, the motion to approve
14 Resolution No. 194-13-14012 supporting efforts to reduce gUrlviolence and illegal firearms
15 trafficking through more responsible gun sales and n1a~ketingpractlces, directing the City
16 Manager to coordinate with the Police Chiefto partne[\Nith otherrrrunicipalities to create a
17 coalition in support of this initiative and to w()rk.withgun and.ammunition suppliers to
18 encourage the consideration of sales and marketing safeguards, and directing the City Clerk to
19 send an electronic copy of this resolution to all South Florida municipalities, the Florida League
20 of Cities, Inc., all members of Florida's congressionaFdelegation, and to the Obama
21 Administration, passed by a 5 -0 vote:
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N. RESOLUTION(S)
Mayor Stoddard
Vice Mayor Liebman
Commissioner Newman
Commissioner Harris
Commissioner Welsh
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2. A Resolution appointing Deltravis Williams to the Planning Board for an
unexpired term ending May 20, 2015.
3/5 (Vice Mayor Liebman)
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1 This item was pulled from the Consent for further comments, recommending
2 deferral to allow the applicant to submit a resume.
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4 Vice Mayor Liebman explained that the reason he has for appointing Mr. Williams
5 to the Planning Board is because he is looking for diversity, as well as CRA's representation.
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7 Moved by Commissioner Harris, seconded by Commissioner Newman, the motion to
8 defer A Resolution appointing Deltravis Williams to the Planning Board for an unexpired term
9 ending May 20, 2015, passed by a 5 -0 vote:
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Mayor Stoddard
Vice Mayor Liebman
Commissioner Newman
Commissioner Harris
Commissioner. Welsh
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4. A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to accept a donation of $127.50
from M&S Tennis Services Inc, increasing the budgeted line item 001-2000-
572-5670, Special Recreation Programs by $127.50.
3/5 {City Manager-Parks & Recreation}
14 This item was pulled from the Consent for further comments. Mr. Alexander said
15 that staff will look into the proposal by the Commission to have this type of requests approved
16 administratively.
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18 Moved by Commissioner Welsh, seconded by Mayor Stoddard, the motion to approve
19 Resolution No. 195-13-14013 authorizing the City Manager to accept a donation of $127.50
20 from M&S Tennis Services Inc, increasing the budgeted line item, Special Recreation Programs,
21 passed by a 5 -0 vote:
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Nay:
Mayor Stoddard
Vice Mayor Liebman
Commissioner Newman
Commissioner Harris
Commissioner Welsh
None
8. A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to expend an amount not to exceed
$25,000 to Distreebutors, Inc. for the installation and one-year maintenance of
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Oak Trees, Silver Buttonwoods, and Queen Crepe Myrtles within City
boundaries in accordance with the City's Tree Planting Initiative.
3/5 (City Manager)
This item was pulled from the Consent for clarification. At the request of the
Commission, Mr. Riverol provided further information. It was then recommended to table the
item to allow Mr. Riverol to come back with more information.
Moved by Mayor Stoddard, seconded by Commissioner Harris, the motion to table A
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to expend an amount not to exceed $25,000 to
Distreebutors, Inc. for the installation and one-year maintenan<::e,of Oak Trees, Silver
Buttonwoods, and Queen Crepe Myrtles within Cityboundaries in accordance with the City's
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Tree Planting Initiative, passed by a 5 -0 vote::
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Commissioner NeWrnah , .
Commissioner Harris.; ..
Commissioner Welsh
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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
"Miami Half Marathon Training Program," held by TeamFootWorks at South
Miami Hospital on October 12, 2013-February 2, 2014.
3/5 (City Manager-Planning & Zoning)
15 Moved by Commissioner Welsh, seconded by Mayor Stoddard, the motion to approve
16 Resolution No. 196-13-14014 requesting approval to permit the installation of a banner over
17 the public right-of-way at 5880 Sunset Drive to promote an event titled "Miami Half Marathon
18 Training Program/' held by TeamFootWorks at South Miami Hospital on October 12, 2013-
19 February 2, 2014, passed by a 4 -0 vote:
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Nay:
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Mayor Stoddard
Commissioner Newman
Commissioner Harris
Commissioner Welsh
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10. A Resolution concerning an application pursuant to Land Development Code
Section 20-4.3(NL requesting approval to permit the installation of a banner
over the public right-of-way at 5995 Sunset Drive to promote an event titled
"FedEx Waterford 5K," held by TeamFootWorks at Blue Lagoon on November
8, 2013. (City Manager-Planning & Zoning) 3/5
2 Moved by Commissioner Welsh, seconded by Mayor Stoddard, the motion to approve
3 Resolution No. 197-13-14015 requesting approval to permit the installation of a banner over
4 the public right-of-way at 5995 Sunset Drive to promote an event titled "FedEx Waterford 5K,"
5 held by TeamFootWorks at Blue Lagoon on November 8,2913, passed by a 4 -0 vote:
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Mayor Stoddard
Commissioner Newman
Commi;Sj()rer Harris
Commisslbner Welsh
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11. A Resolution authorizing the City Managertoexecute Amendment Four to the
Combined FY 2008, 2009, and 2010 Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) agreement for the Murray Park Aquatic Center -Construction Phase I
in the amount of$l,207,374 with Miarrli~Dade Couhty's Department of Public
Housing and Community Dev~lopment (PHGD)to extend the expiration date
from June 30, 2013 to January 31, 2014.
3/5 (City Manager)
10 This item was pulled from the Consent for further comments. Commissioner
11 Newman said that she believes that it is highly irresponsible to continue shifting the dates on
12 these grants, urging the Commission to support the request for auditing the grants. She then
13 said for the record that everyone here; knowing that there may be a problem with this is
14 putting themselves in personal jeopardy.
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16 Mayor Stoddard said that he believes that the CDBG grants are audited routinely, as
17 well as being audited by the County who administers these funds.
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19 Mr. Alexander said that he has no knowledge of anything being wrong with these
20 grants, and besides, the County Attorney and the County Mayor are certainly watching over
21 this. He also said that he has a letter from the County authorizing the extension of the grants
22 and the pool project until January 31, 2014.
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1 Moved by Commissioner Harris, seconded by Mayor Stoddard, the motion to approve
2 Resolution No. 199-13-14017 authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment Four to the
3 Combined FY 2008,2009, and 2010 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) agreement
4 for the Murray Park Aquatic Center -Construction Phase I in the amount of $1,207,374 with
5 Miami-Dade County's Department of Public Housing and Community Development (PHCD) to
6 extend the expiration date from June 30, 2013 to January 31,2014, passed by a 4 -1 vote:
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A Resolution
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Vice Mayor Liebman
Commissioner Harris' ', ..
Commissioner Welsh
Commissioner Newman
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relating to fed~'~algrants, requesting til cit the United States
Inspector General be asked to"ddan audit. of. all grants:given to the City of
South Miami.
3/5 (Commission Newman)
Commissioner Newman said that there is no haFWU.n requesting an audit and that
this will not stop the pool project.
Mayor Stoddard said that the latiguag~ ~f tbe'resolution is vague; he then
recommended a procedure by writing up a list or significant issues, getting a report from staff
on what was done and what was not done, where possible deficiencies may be, and then we
can account for things; then we can go with an orderly procedure to the County and obtain the
public records.
20 Moved by Commissioner Newman, seconded by Vice Mayor Liebman, the motion to
21 approve A Resolution requesting that the United States Inspector General be asked to do an
22 audit of all grants given to the City of South Miami, failed by a 2 -3 vote:
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Nay:
Vice Mayor Liebman
Commissioner Newman
Mayor Stoddard
Commissioner Harris
Commissioner Welsh
13. A Resolution relating to the Special Meeting of the City Commission dated
August 14, 2013; requesting a second opinion from an attorney specializing in
municipal labor law.
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2 Commissioner Newman said that the main purpose of this resolution is to have her
3 concerns on the records after her email was removed from the minutes.
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5 Moved by Commissioner Newman, seconded by Vice Mayor Liebman, the motion to
6 approve A Resolution relating to the Special Meeting of the City Commission dated August 14,
7 2013; requesting a second opinion from an attorney specializing in municipal labor law, failed
8 by a 2 -3 vote:
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Nay:
Vice Mayor Liebman
CommissiOlwr Newman
Mayor Stpcidard
Commisskiher Harris
Commis~f<1ij~rwelsh
A Resolution of theCitv of South Miami, Florida, authorizing the City Manager
to enter into an Interlocal Service and Maintenance Agreement with Miami-
Dade County for IT maintenance and support'services for an amount not to
exceed $175,000 annually, for a ~ne~year peri()d.
3/5·· (City Manager)
Mr. Alexander presented this ite~exPlainingth~r~hiS is a project over which staff
spent a lot of time analyzing;.
Mr. Riverol addressed the Commission for further clarification.
18 Commissioner Newman raised a lot of questions of concern regarding switching the
19 IT operation tothe County.
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21 Miami-Dade County addressed the Commission for further clarification regarding
22 the proposed contract.
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24 IDC President, Dennis Deblois also addressed the Commission.
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26 The Commission discussed the item further before recommending deferral.
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28 Moved by Commissioner Harris, seconded by Commissioner Welsh, the motion to defer
29 A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an Interlocal Service and Maintenance
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1 Agreement with Miami-Dade County for IT maintenance and support services for an amount
2 not to exceed $175,000 annually, for a one-year period, passed by a 5 -0 vote:
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Mayor Stoddard
Vice Mayor Liebman
Commissioner Newman
Commissioner Harris
Commissioner Welsh
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8. A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to expend an amount not to exceed
$25,000 to Distreebutors, Inc. forth~)installationand.one-year maintenance of
Oak Trees, Silver Buttonwoods;;" and Queen Crepe Myrtles within City
boundaries in accordance with the City's Tree Planting Initiative.
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At this time Mr. Riverol came back before the Comll1ission with further clarification
regarding the tree trust fund balance.
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Moved by Conimissioner Harris, second~d:by Mayor Stoddard, the motion to approve
Resolution No. 196-13-14014 authorizing the City Manager to expend an amount not to exceed
$25,000 to Distreebutors, Inc. for the installation and one-year maintenance of Oak Trees,
Silver Buttonwoods, and Queen Crepe Myrtles within City boundaries, passed by a 4 -1 vote:
Yea:
Nay:
Mayor Stoddard
Vice Mayor Liebman
Commissioner Harris
Commissioner Welsh
Commissioner Newman
O. RESOLUTION{S) PUBLIC HEARING{S)
15. A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with
Bernado Portuondo, Esquire and his firm, Liebler, Gonzalez & Portuondo, P.A.,
for services as consultant in connection with the City of South Miami's
compliance with the SEC's order dated May 22, 2013.
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2 Moved by Mayor Stoddard, seconded by Commissioner Harris, the motion to approve
3 Resolution No. 200-13-14018 authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with
4 Bernado Portuondo, Esquire and his firm, Liebler, Gonzalez & Portuondo, P.A., for services as
5 consultant in connection with the City of South Miami's compliance with the SEC's order dated
6 May 22,2013, passed by a 5 -0 vote:
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Mayor Stoddard
Vice Mayor Liebman
Commissioner Newmal1
Commissioner Harris
Commissioner Welsh
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A Resolution of the City of South· Miami relating to a::!;~~st to allow for the
creation of parcels.1 through 4, onpropert\(~pecifically I~t~te? at 6150 SW
80th Street; 6120 SW 80th Street; and 6040 SW 80th Street, South Miami,
Florida within an RS-3; Low Density Single'-Family Residential Zoning District, as
permitted by provisions pertaining to "Waiver of Plat" set forth in Section 20-
4.2(B) ofthe City of South Miami Land Development Code, and Section 28-4 of
the Miami-:Dade County Code; forthepurpose ofd:mstructing four new single
family homes; and providing for~l~gal description.
3/5 (City Manager-Planning &.ibning)
11 speakers were sworn in, the public hearing was opened, and Mr. Brimo presented
12 the item.
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14 Attorney Jeff Cutler representing the applicant addressed the Commission.
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16 The following individuals also addressed the Commission: Yvonne Beckman, Tanya
17 Ferreiro, Antoinette Fischer.
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The Commission discussed the request further.
21 Moved by Commissioner Welsh to amend the resolution with the condition that the
22 property owner maintains a visibility screen of trees and shrubs on the southern most part of
23 those lots in perpetuity. The motion died for lack of a second.
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1 Moved by Mayor Stoddard to amend the resolution with the condition that any
2 nonconforming structures be demolished. Seconded by Vice Mayor Liebman the motion passed
3 unanimously.
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5 Moved by Commissioner Welsh, seconded by Commissioner Harris, the motion to
6 approve as amended Resolution No. 201-14-14019 to allow for the creation of parcels 1
7 through 4, on property specifically located at 6150 SW 80th Street; 6120 SW 80th Street; and
8 6040 SW 80th Street, South Miami, Florida within an RS-3; Low Density Single-Family
9 Residential Zoning District, as permitted by provisions pertaining to "Waiver of Plat" for the
10 purpose of constructing four new single family homes; and providing for a legal description,
11 passed by a 5 -0 vote:
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Vice MaYQrLiebman
Commis;i6herNewman
Com m ission~?Harrjs(1;:i,tf/
CommissionerWelsh'"
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17. A Resolution of the Mayor and City Commission of the City of South Miami,
Florida, making certain findings; designating real estate as a Brownfield Area
pursuant to Section 376.80(2)(b)' Florida Statutes, for rehabilitation and
redevelopment for the purposes of Sections 376.77 -376.86, Florida Statutes,
providing an effective date and all other purposes.
3/5' (City Manager-Planning & Zoning)
Attorney Michael Goldstein representing the applicant addressed the Commission.
18 Applicant Alberto Milo also addressed the Commission
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20 The public hearing was opened and the following individual(s) addressed the
21 Commission: Donna Shelley
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23 Moved by Commissioner Welsh, seconded by Commissioner Harris, the motion to
24 approve Resolution No. 202-13-14020 making certain findings; designating real estate as a
25 Brownfield Area pursuant to Section 376.80(2)(b), Florida Statutes, for rehabilitation and
26 redevelopment for the purposes of Sections 376.77 -376.86, Florida Statutes, providing an
27 effective date and all other purposes, passed by a 5 -0 vote:
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Commissioner Newman
Commissioner Harris
Commissioner Welsh
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P. ORDINANCE{S) SECOND READING{S) PUBLIC HEARING{S)
18. An Ordinance Amending Sec. 16.14(a); Sec; 16-16; Sec. 16-19; Sec. 16-22; and
Sec. 16-23, Of The South Miami Pension PlanTo Provide For Compliance With
The Internal Revenue Code.
3/5 (City Manager)\>,
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The public hearing was opened and closed with no speakers. .
8 Moved by Mayor Stoddard, seconded by Commission~r Welsh, the motiC>11 to approve
9 Ordinance No. 21-13-2168 Amending Sec. 16.14{a); Sec. 16"16; Sec. 16-19; Sec. i6-22; and Sec.
10 16-23, Of The South Miami Pension Plan To Provide For Compliance With The Internal Revenue
11 Code, passed by a 5 -0 vote:
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Commissioner Harris
CommissionerWelsh
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19. An Ordinance related to a request for an amendment to the City of South
Miami Comprehensive Future Land Use Map, amending the Agency owned
property assemblage generally referred to as the Marshall Williamson
properties (Madison Square redevelopment west), folio numbers 09-4025-
000-0850; 09-4025-000-0852; and 09-4025-065-0090, from the current land
use designation of Single-Family Residential to Multi-Family Residential, to
allow for additional residential dwelling units within the Madison Square
Mixed-Use Development Project.
4/5 (City Attorney-SMCRA)
Applicant Sol addressed the Commission.
The public hearing was opened and closed with no speakers.
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2 Moved by Mayor Stoddard, seconded by Commissioner Harris, the motion to approve
3 Ordinance No. 22-13-2169 amending the Agency owned property assemblage generally
4 referred to as the Marshall Williamson properties (Madison Square redevelopment west), from
5 the current land use designation of Single-Family Residential to Multi-Family Residential, to
6 allow for additional residential dwelling units within the Madison Square Mixed-Use
7 Development Project, passed by a 5 -0 vote:
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Mayor Stoddard
Vice Mayor Liebman
Commissioner Newman.
Commissioner Harris
Commissioner Welsh
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An Ordinance related to a requestfora zohing map ame~';~~ritto the City of
South Miami official· zoning map, to re-zone the Agency oWned property
assemblage referred to as the Marshall. Williamson properties (Madison
Square redevelopment west), folio numbers 09-4025-000-0850; 09-4025-000-
0852; and 09-4025-065':;0090, from a current zoning designation of IRS-4"
(Single-Family) to the IRM-18" (Low [)ensityMulti-Family Residential) to allow
for additional residential dwelling units withllithe Madison Square Mixed-Use
Development Project.
5/5 (City Attorney.,SMCRA)
12 Mr. Sol addressed the Commission.
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14 The public hearing was opened and the following individual{s) addressed the
15 Commission: Yvonne Beckman, Antoinette Fischer
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17 Mr. Sol said for clarification that the plans are for two-story town homes and not
18 for big apartment buildings.
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20 Moved by Commissioner Newman, seconded by Commissioner Welsh, the motion to
21 defer An Ordinance to re-zone the Agency owned property assemblage referred to as the
22 Marshall Williamson properties (Madison Square redevelopment west), from a current zoning
23 designation of II RS-4" (Single-Family) to the IRM-18" (Low Density Multi-Family Residential) to
24 allow for additional residential dwelling units within the Madison Square Mixed-Use
25 Development Project, passed by a 5 -0 vote:
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Vice Mayor Liebman
Commissioner Newman
Commissioner Harris
Commissioner Welsh
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Q. ORDINANCE(S) FIRST READING
21. An Ordinance amending Section 15-80 of the City of South Miami's Code of
Ordinances.
3/5 (City Attorney)
Moved by Mayor Stoddard, secondedl:i~Yjce Mayor Liebman,th~tnotion to approve
An Ordinance amending Section 15-80 of the CitY"QI~outh lYJiami's Code of Ordinances, passed
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Nay:
Mayor Stoddard
Vice Mayor Liebman
Commissioner Newman
Commissioner Harris
Commissioner Welsh
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22. An Ordinance amending Section 15,.81 of the City of South Miami's Code of
Ordinances by striking the text and reserving the section number. 3/5
(City Attorney)
13 Moved by Mayor Stoddard, seconded by Vice Mayor Liebman, the motion to approve
14 An Ordinance amending Section 15-81 of the City of South Miami's Code of Ordinances by
15 striking the text and reserving the section number, passed by a 5 -0 vote:
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Nay:
Mayor Stoddard
Vice Mayor Liebman
Commissioner Newman
Cornmissioner Harris
Commissioner Welsh
None
23. An Ordinance amending Section 15-79 of the City of South Miami's Code of
CITY COMMISSION MINUTES
September 17, 2013
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Ordinances by striking the text and reserving the section number. 3/5
(City Attorney)
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2 Mr. Pepe addressed the Commission explaining that the current ordinance may be
3 unconstitutional.
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5 Moved by Mayor Stoddard, seconded by Vice Mayor Liebman, the motion to approve
6 An Ordinance amending Section 15-79 of the City of South Miami's Code of Ordinances by
7 striking the text and reserving the section number, passed by a 5 -0 vote:
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Nay:
R. ADJOURNMENT
Attest
Maria M. Menendez
City Clerk
CITY COMMISSION MINUTES
September 17, 2013
Mayor Stoddard
Vice MayorUei:>man
Commissioner Newman
CommissiOQer Harris
Commissidner Welsh
None
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Philip K. Stoddard
Mayor
To:
Date:
From:
Re:
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Honorable Mayor and City Commission
September 17, 2013
Steven Alexander
City Manager
Manager's Report
Attached are the City's accomplishments for the period covering September 3, -September 15,
2013, which are hereby submitted for your review prior to the Commission Meeting.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact me.
I. Accomplishment.
II. Accomplishment.
a. New IT IDC successes:
1. Rebuilt, configured and deployed 2 laptops.
11. Rebuilt, configured and deployed 3 desktops.
111. IT moved 2 employees and reconnected systems.
IV. IT worked on Granicus issues.
v. IT moved and re-arranged servers and UPS in the Rack. Performed some re-
wiring on the rack.
VI. IT installed new projector and ran cabling and networked.
V11. IT worked on 3 viruses.
V11I. IT removed Meridian Option I I phone system and itemized for surplus
auction.
IX. IT resolved a printer issue at PW.
September 2nd through September 13 th
Total Hours: 98
Total Tickets: 25
Total Calls: 41
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b. Finance:
i. The budget process for FY 14 continues to move forward. Finance continues
working on responses to the Budget comments mentioned at the first budget
hearing which was held on September 12, 2013.
ii. Finance is working with public works and the South Miami Parking Garage parking
operator on completing the installation of all wireless antennas for the wireless
downtown mesh.
iii. Finance is working on updating the City's website information for the conversion.
A preliminary design has been approved and the website company is working on
reviewing all of the City's current content.
iv. Finance continues to trouble shoot any issues related to the City's ONESolution
finance system. Finance continues to monitor the different department's issues and
help correct those matters. Finance organized and led Finance training for all
support staff on Monday, September 16, 2013 from 9 am till noon.
v. Finance has completed the reconciliation and closing of the books for August 2013
and posted the check register and Budget by Department Monthly Report on the
City's website.
Central Services: City Managers Report -9/17/13 Commission Meeting
i. Marshall Williamson Park Playground Equipment: The Selection Committee met on
Friday, September 6 to review and rank the proposals. An award recommendation
is scheduled for the October I Commission Meeting.
ii. Outdoor Kiosks: A site visit was scheduled to a local kiosk company to determine
the availability and market conditions for outdoor devices. Informal quotations are
pending from the vendor for future planning purposes.
iii. Road Resurfacing 62 St and 57 St: The RFP was advertised on August 29, 2013. A
Pre-bid meeting was scheduled September 12 at lOAM with six (6) companies in
attendance. The RFP will close on Friday, September 20, 2013 at lOAM.
iv. Branding: A kick-off meeting was scheduled with the vendor, Wilesmith
Advertising/Design on September 4, 2013. Representatives from Wilesmith will be
conducting interviews with City administration and elected officials.
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Following are highlights for the Code Enforcement Division for September 2 -September 13,
2013:
Code Enforcement Office:
I. In the Month of August, the Code Enforcement Office has:
a. Responded to over 20 resident/city official complaints.
b. Issued more than 20 Courtesy Civil Infraction Notices.
c. Issued 7 Notices of Civil Infraction.
d. Removed 89 Illegal Signs from the City.
Local Business Tax Compliance Office
I. Code Compliance Officer, Hector Rabi has:
a. Processed 3,459 renewal notices for mailing.
b. Conducted 200 inspections.
c. Issued 37 new Business Tax Receipts (BTR) amounting in $10,500.00
d. Reviewed 181 Business Tax Receipts with Planning & Zoning
II. Special Projects Include:
a. Snipe Sign Collections
b. Parking Agreement Collections
c. Outdoor Seating Update Report for renewal notices
d. Miami-Dade BTR Report
The following are the results of various activities from September 2 -September 13, 2013:
• Collaborating with Volks Blast Inc. on their event which will be held in January, 2014.
Working with other departments on logistics; prepared a resolution; pending approval
for placement on the City Commission agenda.
• Working on the 2013 State of the City Address which will be held on Thursday,
November 14, 2013, at South Miami Hospital -Victor E. Clarke Center.
• Collaborating with various entities on the 2013 Elves Parade which will be held on
Sunday, December I, or December 8, 2013, on Sunset Drive starting at 2:00 p.m.
• Collaborating with Parks & Recreation on the new trail ceremony which will be held on
Friday, September 20, 2013, at 9:00 a.m. at Dante Fascell Park.
• Collaborating with South Miami Police Department on holding a Bike Registration event.
Time and Date to be determined.
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• Collaborating with Rok Burger on their pt Year Anniversary Celebration set for the end
of September 2013. Time and date to be determined.
• Collaborating with some residents to hold a "Jazz in the Park" event. Time and date to
be determined.
• Four (4) requests for garage sale permits were given for this time period.
The following are the accomplishments for the Police Department for the time period August
29th through September 15 th , 2013:
Uniform Patrol Division
i. A total of 22* arrests; I I felonies, 07 misdemeanors, 00 traffic, and 04 warrant served;
ii. Of those 22 arrests, 0 I were narcotics related, 0 I for marijuana possession;
iii. UPD has completed the bi-annual shift bidding process, the new schedule will go into effect
October 7th 2013;
iv. On September 6th , 2013 SMPD promoted Sgt. Junior Vijil to Sergeant, Sgt. Viji! was
promoted from the active Sergeants promotional list;
v. Several U PD personnel participated in various September I I th Memorial services to include
South Miami Senior High and the Marlins baseball game.
*Department total
Community Police Unit*
i. CPU Officers conducted the following details in the CRA area; 14 Park and Walks, 35
Directed Patrols, 13 Citizen Assists, 02 Community Meetings and conducted 86 Watch
orders;
ii. 4 bike patrols were conducted during this period in the CRA area;
iii. CPU and UPD personnel participated in the "Stop the Violence" march held on September
8th at 1300 hours;
iv. Initiatives were enhanced in the Lee Park area to address complaints of gambling in the
area.
*CPU information is from August 26 th -September 8 th
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Criminal Investigations Division
i. Detectives identified, located and arrested a subject for grand theft at Victoria's Secret.
Detectives had multiple cases on this subject, and intelligence gathered during their
interview led to possible leads in high profile cases involving firearms in other jurisdictions;
ii. Detectives arrested two subjects for domestic battery. In both cases the subjects struck
their spouses with a closed fist causing injury;
iii. Detectives have located and arrested a subject wanted for an armed robbery. Detectives
have been looking for this subject who has been on the run since the crime occurred.
Coincidentally, the subject was recently hospitalized for gunshot injuries he sustained
during an altercation with another person.
Support Services Division
Services Division: Accreditation Unit, Fleet Management, Records Management, Quarter Master,
Property & Evidence Management;
i. Work on Accreditation in progress (Mock Assessment tentatively scheduled for October
14 and Final Assessment for December 3);
ii. Awaiting approval of Records Destruction project submitted to City Clerk;
iii. Fleet vehicles were purchased and should be delivered in September;
iv. Narcotics cases from 20 I 0-20 I I reviewed for closed cases and list being compiled for
destruction. Paperwork prepared for judge's authorization for destruction;
v. List being compiled of firearms and rifles for destruction;
vi. FlU Intern contacted for assignment September through December.
Professional Standards Division
Training Unit:
I. A new Police Officer completed his background and his swear in date is pending, the
backgrounds of other perspective hires continues;
II. Research was completed on new mountain bikes for the Police Department was
completed and bids are being receive for their purchase in the new budget year;
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III. Completed train-the-trainer training for the T3. Training for officers will commence soon;
IV. Preparing range dates and CFA training for new officer;
Human Resources
Please be advised that no "significant" events have occurred in the Human Resources
Department since the September 3, 2013 Commission meeting. We will continue to maintain
our activity and project status reports, which can be made available at your request.
Grants and Sustainable Initiatives:
1. Provided content for the City's sustainability webpage.
11. Collaborated with Citizens for a Better South Florida to submit grant application for CEC's
North American Partnership for Environmental Community Action grant program
(NAPECA) for Pilot Project for a GHG Emissions Reduction Initiative via a Student
Competition in South Miami, FL
111. SNP Grant Amendment 7 provided time extension for the Murray Park Pool project until
January 3 I, 2013
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Engineering and Construction Division
580 I Drainage: The construction at 580 I Sunset Drive is complete.
Central Services Area: Move is complete.
Mango Terrace Traffic Calming Design: A Notice to Proceed has been provided to
commence the work.
West Pinecrest Villa Traffic Study: A meeting with residents was held on August 27, 2013
Twin Lakes Traffic Study: A meeting with residents was held on August 29, 2013
Dante Fascell Park Jogging Trail: The installation of the rubberized turf is complete
Dorn Avenue Drainage Design: The design is complete. An RFP is prepared for construction.
Bus Shelter Construction: Contractor is finalizing the contract to proceed with construction
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RFPs are prepared for:
• SW 61 Swale Drainage
• Dorn Avenue Construction
• Resurfacing of SW 62nd Street
• Citywide drainage Improvements phase 6
• Resurfacing of Sunset Drive between 65th and 69th AVE! AKA Sunset Drive Improvements
phase 5.
Public Works Attachment A
i. Delivered (16) new garbage containers to residents.
ii. Filled (I) trash hole.
iii. Continued repairs at the Community Center.
iv. Re-keyed city clerk's office.
v. Repaired one wall in the old HR office on I st floor at City Hall.
vi. Repaired wood panels at the Sylva Martin Building.
vii. Unclogged a bathroom on the first floor of the Police department.
viii. Repaired toilet in the Public Works main office.
ix. Met with roof contractors to obtain quotes for the repair of the PW office roof & storage
bay in the Public Works compound.
x. Troubleshoot clogged bathroom at Fuchs Park.
xi. Moved furniture around in the new City Clerk's office.
Recreation Division
• On September 5, 2013, the After School Program held a One Day Camp at the Gibson-
Bethel Community Center. Thirty five (35) children were taken on a field trip to
Grapeland Water Park, located on 1550 NW 3r h Ave.
• On September 5, 2013, a seminar on hurricane awareness was held at the Senior Center.
• On September 7, 2013, the South Miami Greyghosts Football teams played at the Ives
Estate Park. They won all the games that day.
• On September I I, 2013, Florida Plus Care offered a seminar on High Blood Pressure to
the seniors at the Center.
• On September 12, 2013, a "Stop the Violence" march was organized by the Parks and
Recreation Department in collaboration with the Police Department, St John A.M.E
Church, and the community. Approximately two hundred people came to show their
support. The march was a great success.
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Parks Maintenance Division
• The jogging trail at Dante Fascell Park is 92% completed as excess materials are being
removed from the site.
• All athletic parks have been sprayed fertilized and seeded.
• All athletic fields were painted and are being maintained for youth athletics.
• The fountain has been reinstalled at FUCHS Park. However, we are experiencing electrical
issues.
• Design phases of the playground for Marshall Williamson Park are being reviewed.
UP COMING EVENT
o Dante Fascell Park Jogging trail Grand Opening will be held on Friday September 20, at 9:00AM.
Planning Department
The following is the department update for the September 3, 2013 Commission meeting.
Please be advised that no "significant" events have occurred in the Planning Department since the
September 3, 2013 Commission Meeting. We will continue to maintain bi-weekly activity and
project status reports, which can be made available at your request.