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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, NOVEMBER 19, 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) Car2Go
H. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a) Minutes of November 5, 2013
I. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
J. CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT
a) Attorney/Client Session to discuss the CSM v. YMCA case on 11/19/13 at 6:30 p.m.
K. PUBLIC REMARKS
L. COMMISSION REPORTS, DISCUSSION & REMARKS
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
M. RESOLUTION(S)
1. A Resolution of the City of South Miami (“City”) directing the City Manager and
City Attorney to take action against Ygrene Florida Energy Fund, LLC (the
"Ygrene") for the unauthorized use of the City’s seal. 3/5
(Commissioner Newman)
N. ORDINANCE(S) SECOND READING(S) PUBLIC HEARING(S)
2. An Ordinance amending Section 8A-1, Subsection I of the City of South Miami’s
Code of Ordinances to facilitate retention of design professionals and to avoid
conflicts on volunteer review boards. 3/5
(Mayor Stoddard)
END OF UNFINISHED BUSINESS
O. CONSENT AGENDA
3. A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to accept a donation of $683.27 from
the Orange Bowl Youth Sports, LLC increasing the budgeted line item 001-2000-
572-5630, Football by $683.27. 3/5
(City Manager-Parks & Recreation)
4. A Resolution authorizing the Manager to pay Miami-Dade Water & Sewer for the
consumption of water at the Community Center during FY2013/2014. 3/5
(City Manager-Parks & Recreation)
5. A Resolution authorizing the Manager to pay Florida Power & Light for electricity
consumed at the Mobley Building, Gibson-Bethel Community Center, City parks
for FY2013/2014. 3/5
(City Manager-Parks & Recreation)
6. A Resolution in support of “Meatless Mondays” 3/5
(Mayor Stoddard)
7. A Resolution appointing Douglas Thompson to the Parks and Recreation Board.
(City Commission) 3/5
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P. RESOLUTION(S) (CONT.D)
8. A Resolution instructing the Manager to send monetary relief to victims of
typhoon Haiyan. 3/5
(Commissioner Harris)
9. A Resolution censuring Commissioner Robert Welsh due to his publication of a
poster entitled “40 Acres and a Pool”. 3/5
(Vice Mayor Liebman & Commissioner Newman)
10. A Resolution relating to a request for an extension of a Special Use Approval,
Resolution No. 135-13-13953, to locate a general restaurant at 5818 South Dixie
Highway. 4/5
(City Manager-Planning & Zoning)
11. A Resolution of the City of South Miami relating a Final Plat approval to allow for
the creation of four buildable Lots, 17 through 20; Phase 2 of the Parkside Village
PUD, on property specifically located at 5770 SW 84 Terrace, Tract B, South
Miami, Florida within a PUD-R; Residential Planned Unit Development, as
permitted by provisions set forth in Section 20-4.2(B) of the City of South Miami
Land Development Code, and Section 28-4 of the Miami- Dade County Code; for
the purpose of constructing four new single family homes; and providing for a
legal description. (Deferred 10/01 & 11/05/13) 3/5
(City Manager-Planning & Zoning)
Q. RESOLUTION(S) PUBLIC HEARING(S)
12. A Resolution for the purpose of submitting to the electors the question of
whether the City Charter should be amended to require four instead of five
commission votes to: i) make land use and development regulations less
restrictive or ii) issue bonds or borrow money in excess of five percent of the
City’s operating budget; and to require three instead of four votes of the City
Commission to: (i) grant, renew or amend any lease or franchise, (ii)transfer title
to property, or (iii) appropriate or expend non-budgeted funds. 3/5
(Committee of the Whole)
13. A Resolution for the purpose of submitting to the electors the question of
whether the City’s General Elections should be moved from February to
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
M. RESOLUTION(S)
1. A Resolution of the City of South Miami (“City”) directing the City Manager and
City Attorney to take action against Ygrene Florida Energy Fund, LLC (the
"Ygrene") for the unauthorized use of the City’s seal. 3/5
(Commissioner Newman)
N. ORDINANCE(S) SECOND READING(S) PUBLIC HEARING(S)
2. An Ordinance amending Section 8A-1, Subsection I of the City of South Miami’s
Code of Ordinances to facilitate retention of design professionals and to avoid
conflicts on volunteer review boards. 3/5
(Mayor Stoddard)
END OF UNFINISHED BUSINESS
O. CONSENT AGENDA
3. A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to accept a donation of $683.27 from
the Orange Bowl Youth Sports, LLC increasing the budgeted line item 001-2000-
572-5630, Football by $683.27. 3/5
(City Manager-Parks & Recreation)
4. A Resolution authorizing the Manager to pay Miami-Dade Water & Sewer for the
consumption of water at the Community Center during FY2013/2014. 3/5
(City Manager-Parks & Recreation)
5. A Resolution authorizing the Manager to pay Florida Power & Light for electricity
consumed at the Mobley Building, Gibson-Bethel Community Center, City parks
for FY2013/2014. 3/5
(City Manager-Parks & Recreation)
6. A Resolution in support of “Meatless Mondays” 3/5
(Mayor Stoddard)
7. A Resolution appointing Douglas Thompson to the Parks and Recreation Board.
(City Commission) 3/5
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P. RESOLUTION(S) (CONT.D)
8. A Resolution instructing the Manager to send monetary relief to victims of
typhoon Haiyan. 3/5
(Commissioner Harris)
9. A Resolution censuring Commissioner Robert Welsh due to his publication of a
poster entitled “40 Acres and a Pool”. 3/5
(Vice Mayor Liebman & Commissioner Newman)
10. A Resolution relating to a request for an extension of a Special Use Approval,
Resolution No. 135-13-13953, to locate a general restaurant at 5818 South Dixie
Highway. 4/5
(City Manager-Planning & Zoning)
11. A Resolution of the City of South Miami relating a Final Plat approval to allow for
the creation of four buildable Lots, 17 through 20; Phase 2 of the Parkside Village
PUD, on property specifically located at 5770 SW 84 Terrace, Tract B, South
Miami, Florida within a PUD-R; Residential Planned Unit Development, as
permitted by provisions set forth in Section 20-4.2(B) of the City of South Miami
Land Development Code, and Section 28-4 of the Miami- Dade County Code; for
the purpose of constructing four new single family homes; and providing for a
legal description. (Deferred 10/01 & 11/05/13) 3/5
(City Manager-Planning & Zoning)
Q. RESOLUTION(S) PUBLIC HEARING(S)
12. A Resolution for the purpose of submitting to the electors the question of
whether the City Charter should be amended to require four instead of five
commission votes to: i) make land use and development regulations less
restrictive or ii) issue bonds or borrow money in excess of five percent of the
City’s operating budget; and to require three instead of four votes of the City
Commission to: (i) grant, renew or amend any lease or franchise, (ii)transfer title
to property, or (iii) appropriate or expend non-budgeted funds. 3/5
(Committee of the Whole)
13. A Resolution for the purpose of submitting to the electors the question of
whether the City’s General Elections should be moved from February to
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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, NOVEMBER 19, 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) Car2Go
H. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a) Minutes of November 5, 2013
I. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
J. CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT
a) Attorney/Client Session to discuss the CSM v. YMCA case on 11/19/13 at 6:30 p.m.
K. PUBLIC REMARKS
L. COMMISSION REPORTS, DISCUSSION & REMARKS
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
M. RESOLUTION(S)
1. A Resolution of the City of South Miami (“City”) directing the City Manager and
City Attorney to take action against Ygrene Florida Energy Fund, LLC (the
"Ygrene") for the unauthorized use of the City’s seal. 3/5
(Commissioner Newman)
N. ORDINANCE(S) SECOND READING(S) PUBLIC HEARING(S)
2. An Ordinance amending Section 8A-1, Subsection I of the City of South Miami’s
Code of Ordinances to facilitate retention of design professionals and to avoid
conflicts on volunteer review boards. 3/5
(Mayor Stoddard)
END OF UNFINISHED BUSINESS
O. CONSENT AGENDA
3. A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to accept a donation of $683.27 from
the Orange Bowl Youth Sports, LLC increasing the budgeted line item 001-2000-
572-5630, Football by $683.27. 3/5
(City Manager-Parks & Recreation)
4. A Resolution authorizing the Manager to pay Miami-Dade Water & Sewer for the
consumption of water at the Community Center during FY2013/2014. 3/5
(City Manager-Parks & Recreation)
5. A Resolution authorizing the Manager to pay Florida Power & Light for electricity
consumed at the Mobley Building, Gibson-Bethel Community Center, City parks
for FY2013/2014. 3/5
(City Manager-Parks & Recreation)
6. A Resolution in support of “Meatless Mondays” 3/5
(Mayor Stoddard)
7. A Resolution appointing Douglas Thompson to the Parks and Recreation Board.
(City Commission) 3/5
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P. RESOLUTION(S) (CONT.D)
8. A Resolution instructing the Manager to send monetary relief to victims of
typhoon Haiyan. 3/5
(Commissioner Harris)
9. A Resolution censuring Commissioner Robert Welsh due to his publication of a
poster entitled “40 Acres and a Pool”. 3/5
(Vice Mayor Liebman & Commissioner Newman)
10. A Resolution relating to a request for an extension of a Special Use Approval,
Resolution No. 135-13-13953, to locate a general restaurant at 5818 South Dixie
Highway. 4/5
(City Manager-Planning & Zoning)
11. A Resolution of the City of South Miami relating a Final Plat approval to allow for
the creation of four buildable Lots, 17 through 20; Phase 2 of the Parkside Village
PUD, on property specifically located at 5770 SW 84 Terrace, Tract B, South
Miami, Florida within a PUD-R; Residential Planned Unit Development, as
permitted by provisions set forth in Section 20-4.2(B) of the City of South Miami
Land Development Code, and Section 28-4 of the Miami- Dade County Code; for
the purpose of constructing four new single family homes; and providing for a
legal description. (Deferred 10/01 & 11/05/13) 3/5
(City Manager-Planning & Zoning)
Q. RESOLUTION(S) PUBLIC HEARING(S)
12. A Resolution for the purpose of submitting to the electors the question of
whether the City Charter should be amended to require four instead of five
commission votes to: i) make land use and development regulations less
restrictive or ii) issue bonds or borrow money in excess of five percent of the
City’s operating budget; and to require three instead of four votes of the City
Commission to: (i) grant, renew or amend any lease or franchise, (ii)transfer title
to property, or (iii) appropriate or expend non-budgeted funds. 3/5
(Committee of the Whole)
13. A Resolution for the purpose of submitting to the electors the question of
whether the City’s General Elections should be moved from February to
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
M. RESOLUTION(S)
1. A Resolution of the City of South Miami (“City”) directing the City Manager and
City Attorney to take action against Ygrene Florida Energy Fund, LLC (the
"Ygrene") for the unauthorized use of the City’s seal. 3/5
(Commissioner Newman)
N. ORDINANCE(S) SECOND READING(S) PUBLIC HEARING(S)
2. An Ordinance amending Section 8A-1, Subsection I of the City of South Miami’s
Code of Ordinances to facilitate retention of design professionals and to avoid
conflicts on volunteer review boards. 3/5
(Mayor Stoddard)
END OF UNFINISHED BUSINESS
O. CONSENT AGENDA
3. A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to accept a donation of $683.27 from
the Orange Bowl Youth Sports, LLC increasing the budgeted line item 001-2000-
572-5630, Football by $683.27. 3/5
(City Manager-Parks & Recreation)
4. A Resolution authorizing the Manager to pay Miami-Dade Water & Sewer for the
consumption of water at the Community Center during FY2013/2014. 3/5
(City Manager-Parks & Recreation)
5. A Resolution authorizing the Manager to pay Florida Power & Light for electricity
consumed at the Mobley Building, Gibson-Bethel Community Center, City parks
for FY2013/2014. 3/5
(City Manager-Parks & Recreation)
6. A Resolution in support of “Meatless Mondays” 3/5
(Mayor Stoddard)
7. A Resolution appointing Douglas Thompson to the Parks and Recreation Board.
(City Commission) 3/5
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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, NOVEMBER 19, 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) Car2Go
H. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a) Minutes of November 5, 2013
I. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
J. CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT
a) Attorney/Client Session to discuss the CSM v. YMCA case on 11/19/13 at 6:30 p.m.
K. PUBLIC REMARKS
L. COMMISSION REPORTS, DISCUSSION & REMARKS
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
M. RESOLUTION(S)
1. A Resolution of the City of South Miami (“City”) directing the City Manager and
City Attorney to take action against Ygrene Florida Energy Fund, LLC (the
"Ygrene") for the unauthorized use of the City’s seal. 3/5
(Commissioner Newman)
N. ORDINANCE(S) SECOND READING(S) PUBLIC HEARING(S)
2. An Ordinance amending Section 8A-1, Subsection I of the City of South Miami’s
Code of Ordinances to facilitate retention of design professionals and to avoid
conflicts on volunteer review boards. 3/5
(Mayor Stoddard)
END OF UNFINISHED BUSINESS
O. CONSENT AGENDA
3. A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to accept a donation of $683.27 from
the Orange Bowl Youth Sports, LLC increasing the budgeted line item 001-2000-
572-5630, Football by $683.27. 3/5
(City Manager-Parks & Recreation)
4. A Resolution authorizing the Manager to pay Miami-Dade Water & Sewer for the
consumption of water at the Community Center during FY2013/2014. 3/5
(City Manager-Parks & Recreation)
5. A Resolution authorizing the Manager to pay Florida Power & Light for electricity
consumed at the Mobley Building, Gibson-Bethel Community Center, City parks
for FY2013/2014. 3/5
(City Manager-Parks & Recreation)
6. A Resolution in support of “Meatless Mondays” 3/5
(Mayor Stoddard)
7. A Resolution appointing Douglas Thompson to the Parks and Recreation Board.
(City Commission) 3/5
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P. RESOLUTION(S) (CONT.D)
8. A Resolution instructing the Manager to send monetary relief to victims of
typhoon Haiyan. 3/5
(Commissioner Harris)
9. A Resolution censuring Commissioner Robert Welsh due to his publication of a
poster entitled “40 Acres and a Pool”. 3/5
(Vice Mayor Liebman & Commissioner Newman)
10. A Resolution relating to a request for an extension of a Special Use Approval,
Resolution No. 135-13-13953, to locate a general restaurant at 5818 South Dixie
Highway. 4/5
(City Manager-Planning & Zoning)
11. A Resolution of the City of South Miami relating a Final Plat approval to allow for
the creation of four buildable Lots, 17 through 20; Phase 2 of the Parkside Village
PUD, on property specifically located at 5770 SW 84 Terrace, Tract B, South
Miami, Florida within a PUD-R; Residential Planned Unit Development, as
permitted by provisions set forth in Section 20-4.2(B) of the City of South Miami
Land Development Code, and Section 28-4 of the Miami- Dade County Code; for
the purpose of constructing four new single family homes; and providing for a
legal description. (Deferred 10/01 & 11/05/13) 3/5
(City Manager-Planning & Zoning)
Q. RESOLUTION(S) PUBLIC HEARING(S)
12. A Resolution for the purpose of submitting to the electors the question of
whether the City Charter should be amended to require four instead of five
commission votes to: i) make land use and development regulations less
restrictive or ii) issue bonds or borrow money in excess of five percent of the
City’s operating budget; and to require three instead of four votes of the City
Commission to: (i) grant, renew or amend any lease or franchise, (ii)transfer title
to property, or (iii) appropriate or expend non-budgeted funds. 3/5
(Committee of the Whole)
13. A Resolution for the purpose of submitting to the electors the question of
whether the City’s General Elections should be moved from February to
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
M. RESOLUTION(S)
1. A Resolution of the City of South Miami (“City”) directing the City Manager and
City Attorney to take action against Ygrene Florida Energy Fund, LLC (the
"Ygrene") for the unauthorized use of the City’s seal. 3/5
(Commissioner Newman)
N. ORDINANCE(S) SECOND READING(S) PUBLIC HEARING(S)
2. An Ordinance amending Section 8A-1, Subsection I of the City of South Miami’s
Code of Ordinances to facilitate retention of design professionals and to avoid
conflicts on volunteer review boards. 3/5
(Mayor Stoddard)
END OF UNFINISHED BUSINESS
O. CONSENT AGENDA
3. A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to accept a donation of $683.27 from
the Orange Bowl Youth Sports, LLC increasing the budgeted line item 001-2000-
572-5630, Football by $683.27. 3/5
(City Manager-Parks & Recreation)
4. A Resolution authorizing the Manager to pay Miami-Dade Water & Sewer for the
consumption of water at the Community Center during FY2013/2014. 3/5
(City Manager-Parks & Recreation)
5. A Resolution authorizing the Manager to pay Florida Power & Light for electricity
consumed at the Mobley Building, Gibson-Bethel Community Center, City parks
for FY2013/2014. 3/5
(City Manager-Parks & Recreation)
6. A Resolution in support of “Meatless Mondays” 3/5
(Mayor Stoddard)
7. A Resolution appointing Douglas Thompson to the Parks and Recreation Board.
(City Commission) 3/5
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P. RESOLUTION(S) (CONT.D)
8. A Resolution instructing the Manager to send monetary relief to victims of
typhoon Haiyan. 3/5
(Commissioner Harris)
9. A Resolution censuring Commissioner Robert Welsh due to his publication of a
poster entitled “40 Acres and a Pool”. 3/5
(Vice Mayor Liebman & Commissioner Newman)
10. A Resolution relating to a request for an extension of a Special Use Approval,
Resolution No. 135-13-13953, to locate a general restaurant at 5818 South Dixie
Highway. 4/5
(City Manager-Planning & Zoning)
11. A Resolution of the City of South Miami relating a Final Plat approval to allow for
the creation of four buildable Lots, 17 through 20; Phase 2 of the Parkside Village
PUD, on property specifically located at 5770 SW 84 Terrace, Tract B, South
Miami, Florida within a PUD-R; Residential Planned Unit Development, as
permitted by provisions set forth in Section 20-4.2(B) of the City of South Miami
Land Development Code, and Section 28-4 of the Miami- Dade County Code; for
the purpose of constructing four new single family homes; and providing for a
legal description. (Deferred 10/01 & 11/05/13) 3/5
(City Manager-Planning & Zoning)
Q. RESOLUTION(S) PUBLIC HEARING(S)
12. A Resolution for the purpose of submitting to the electors the question of
whether the City Charter should be amended to require four instead of five
commission votes to: i) make land use and development regulations less
restrictive or ii) issue bonds or borrow money in excess of five percent of the
City’s operating budget; and to require three instead of four votes of the City
Commission to: (i) grant, renew or amend any lease or franchise, (ii)transfer title
to property, or (iii) appropriate or expend non-budgeted funds. 3/5
(Committee of the Whole)
13. A Resolution for the purpose of submitting to the electors the question of
whether the City’s General Elections should be moved from February to
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November of even numbered years to coincide with the date on which the
federal government’s general elections are held. 3/5
(Committee of the Whole)
14. A Resolution submitting to the electors the question of whether various technical
changes, specifically identified in Exhibit “A” to this Resolution, should be made
to the City Charter. 3/5
(Committee of the Whole)
15. A Resolution submitting to the electors the question of whether various
substantive changes, specifically identified in Exhibit “A” to this Resolution,
should be made to the City Charter. 3/5
(Committee of the Whole)
R. ORDINANCE(S) SECOND READING(S) PUBLIC HEARING(S) (CONT.D)
16. An Ordinance amending the South Miami Pension Plan, providing for an
amendment to Section 16-12, Definitions, by adding the definition of “Actuarial
Equivalent” to assure that optional forms of payment are priced fairly for both
members and the system; and Amending Section 16-14, Pension Benefits and
Retirement Dates; providing for a repealer, containing a severability provision;
containing an effective date. (Deferred 10/15/13) 3/5
(City Attorney)
17. An Ordinance relating to the year 2014 General Election of the Mayor and City
Commissioners for Groups, I and IV; scheduling the day, place and time of the
election; scheduling the day, place and time of early voting; providing for
qualification of candidates; providing for close of election books; approving the
official ballot; providing for notification. 3/5
(Mayor Stoddard)
18. An Ordinance amending Chapter 15 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of
South Miami, by adding Article IV providing for the seizure and impoundment of
vehicles that are involved with the commission of a crime and providing for
notice, an administrative fee, procedure and an appeals process. 3/5
(Mayor Stoddard)
S. ORDINANCE(S) FIRST READING
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P. RESOLUTION(S) (CONT.D)
8. A Resolution instructing the Manager to send monetary relief to victims of
typhoon Haiyan. 3/5
(Commissioner Harris)
9. A Resolution censuring Commissioner Robert Welsh due to his publication of a
poster entitled “40 Acres and a Pool”. 3/5
(Vice Mayor Liebman & Commissioner Newman)
10. A Resolution relating to a request for an extension of a Special Use Approval,
Resolution No. 135-13-13953, to locate a general restaurant at 5818 South Dixie
Highway. 4/5
(City Manager-Planning & Zoning)
11. A Resolution of the City of South Miami relating a Final Plat approval to allow for
the creation of four buildable Lots, 17 through 20; Phase 2 of the Parkside Village
PUD, on property specifically located at 5770 SW 84 Terrace, Tract B, South
Miami, Florida within a PUD-R; Residential Planned Unit Development, as
permitted by provisions set forth in Section 20-4.2(B) of the City of South Miami
Land Development Code, and Section 28-4 of the Miami- Dade County Code; for
the purpose of constructing four new single family homes; and providing for a
legal description. (Deferred 10/01 & 11/05/13) 3/5
(City Manager-Planning & Zoning)
Q. RESOLUTION(S) PUBLIC HEARING(S)
12. A Resolution for the purpose of submitting to the electors the question of
whether the City Charter should be amended to require four instead of five
commission votes to: i) make land use and development regulations less
restrictive or ii) issue bonds or borrow money in excess of five percent of the
City’s operating budget; and to require three instead of four votes of the City
Commission to: (i) grant, renew or amend any lease or franchise, (ii)transfer title
to property, or (iii) appropriate or expend non-budgeted funds. 3/5
(Committee of the Whole)
13. A Resolution for the purpose of submitting to the electors the question of
whether the City’s General Elections should be moved from February to
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November of even numbered years to coincide with the date on which the
federal government’s general elections are held. 3/5
(Committee of the Whole)
14. A Resolution submitting to the electors the question of whether various technical
changes, specifically identified in Exhibit “A” to this Resolution, should be made
to the City Charter. 3/5
(Committee of the Whole)
15. A Resolution submitting to the electors the question of whether various
substantive changes, specifically identified in Exhibit “A” to this Resolution,
should be made to the City Charter. 3/5
(Committee of the Whole)
R. ORDINANCE(S) SECOND READING(S) PUBLIC HEARING(S) (CONT.D)
16. An Ordinance amending the South Miami Pension Plan, providing for an
amendment to Section 16-12, Definitions, by adding the definition of “Actuarial
Equivalent” to assure that optional forms of payment are priced fairly for both
members and the system; and Amending Section 16-14, Pension Benefits and
Retirement Dates; providing for a repealer, containing a severability provision;
containing an effective date. (Deferred 10/15/13) 3/5
(City Attorney)
17. An Ordinance relating to the year 2014 General Election of the Mayor and City
Commissioners for Groups, I and IV; scheduling the day, place and time of the
election; scheduling the day, place and time of early voting; providing for
qualification of candidates; providing for close of election books; approving the
official ballot; providing for notification. 3/5
(Mayor Stoddard)
18. An Ordinance amending Chapter 15 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of
South Miami, by adding Article IV providing for the seizure and impoundment of
vehicles that are involved with the commission of a crime and providing for
notice, an administrative fee, procedure and an appeals process. 3/5
(Mayor Stoddard)
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November of even numbered years to coincide with the date on which the
federal government’s general elections are held. 3/5
(Committee of the Whole)
14. A Resolution submitting to the electors the question of whether various technical
changes, specifically identified in Exhibit “A” to this Resolution, should be made
to the City Charter. 3/5
(Committee of the Whole)
15. A Resolution submitting to the electors the question of whether various
substantive changes, specifically identified in Exhibit “A” to this Resolution,
should be made to the City Charter. 3/5
(Committee of the Whole)
R. ORDINANCE(S) SECOND READING(S) PUBLIC HEARING(S) (CONT.D)
16. An Ordinance amending the South Miami Pension Plan, providing for an
amendment to Section 16-12, Definitions, by adding the definition of “Actuarial
Equivalent” to assure that optional forms of payment are priced fairly for both
members and the system; and Amending Section 16-14, Pension Benefits and
Retirement Dates; providing for a repealer, containing a severability provision;
containing an effective date. (Deferred 10/15/13) 3/5
(City Attorney)
17. An Ordinance relating to the year 2014 General Election of the Mayor and City
Commissioners for Groups, I and IV; scheduling the day, place and time of the
election; scheduling the day, place and time of early voting; providing for
qualification of candidates; providing for close of election books; approving the
official ballot; providing for notification. 3/5
(Mayor Stoddard)
18. An Ordinance amending Chapter 15 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of
South Miami, by adding Article IV providing for the seizure and impoundment of
vehicles that are involved with the commission of a crime and providing for
notice, an administrative fee, procedure and an appeals process. 3/5
(Mayor Stoddard)
S. ORDINANCE(S) FIRST READING
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November of even numbered years to coincide with the date on which the
federal government’s general elections are held. 3/5
(Committee of the Whole)
14. A Resolution submitting to the electors the question of whether various technical
changes, specifically identified in Exhibit “A” to this Resolution, should be made
to the City Charter. 3/5
(Committee of the Whole)
15. A Resolution submitting to the electors the question of whether various
substantive changes, specifically identified in Exhibit “A” to this Resolution,
should be made to the City Charter. 3/5
(Committee of the Whole)
R. ORDINANCE(S) SECOND READING(S) PUBLIC HEARING(S) (CONT.D)
16. An Ordinance amending the South Miami Pension Plan, providing for an
amendment to Section 16-12, Definitions, by adding the definition of “Actuarial
Equivalent” to assure that optional forms of payment are priced fairly for both
members and the system; and Amending Section 16-14, Pension Benefits and
Retirement Dates; providing for a repealer, containing a severability provision;
containing an effective date. (Deferred 10/15/13) 3/5
(City Attorney)
17. An Ordinance relating to the year 2014 General Election of the Mayor and City
Commissioners for Groups, I and IV; scheduling the day, place and time of the
election; scheduling the day, place and time of early voting; providing for
qualification of candidates; providing for close of election books; approving the
official ballot; providing for notification. 3/5
(Mayor Stoddard)
18. An Ordinance amending Chapter 15 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of
South Miami, by adding Article IV providing for the seizure and impoundment of
vehicles that are involved with the commission of a crime and providing for
notice, an administrative fee, procedure and an appeals process. 3/5
(Mayor Stoddard)
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19. An Ordinance of the City of South Miami, Florida confirming the abandonment of
that alley commonly known as 41st Street Bird Road Alley. 3/5
(City Attorney)
20. An Ordinance amending Section 20-2.3(B) entitled Applicability and Definitions,
Section 20-4.3(I)(1) entitled RS-Single Family Residential Districts, Section 20-
4.3(I)(2) entitled RT-Townhouse Districts, and Section 20-4.10 entitled Garage
Sale in order to increase the amount of signage allowed for garage sales. 3/5
(City Manager-Planning & Zoning)
21. An Ordinance amending Section 4-2(a) of the City Code changing distance
requirements regarding alcohol sale and service. 3/5
(Mayor Stoddard)
T. ADJOURNMENT
THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI 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.”