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City of South Miami
Regular City Commission Minutes
December 17, 2013
A. SILENCE OR TURN OFF ALL CELL PHONES
B. ADD-ON ITEM(S)
e. ROLL CALL
11 The following members of the City Coml1)ission were present: Commissioner Harris,
12 Commissioner Welsh, Commissioner Newman, Vice Mayor Liebman, Mayor Stoddard.
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14 Also in attendance were: City ManagerSteven Alexander, City Attorney Thomas F.
15 Pepe, Esq., 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
ill Officer(s) of the Month
27 The prestigious Chief's Award was presented to Officer Louis Fata for his valuable
28 contribution towards obtaining the Department's accreditation.
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30 Former Mayor Mary Scott Russell addressed the Commission as President of
31 Chamber South, thanking them for their support to the Chamber South Art Festival.
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H. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
ill Minutes of December 3/2013
The Minutes of December 3, 2013 were unanimously approved.
CITY COMMISSION MINUTES
December 17, 2013
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I. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
(See Attached)
J. CITY ATIORNEY'S REPORT (6:30 pm)
a) Attorney-Client Session to discuss the case of City of South Miami v. Young
Men's Christian Association of Greater Miami; Inc, Case No. 13-01689 CA 05.
9 The following is a summary of the City Attorl1ey's Report: the YMCA case; the
10 Martinez de Castro case; the Wisseberg case; the janitor's case; working with various
11 restaurants regarding their outdoor seating insurance issue.
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K. PUBLIC REMARKS
The following individuals addressed theCom~r$@rin: AntoinetieiFischer, Deltravis
Williams, Dick Ward, Beth Schwartz.
L. COMMISSION REPORTS, DISCUSSION & REMARKS
20 The following is a summary of Commission Remarks: comments about the
21 rewarding trip to Waste Management; congratulations to the Police Department for its
22 accreditation; invitation to our Farmer's Market; thanking the organizers of the Elve's Parade;
23 concerns about land appraisals; concern about brake-ins in the neighborhood by Dante Fascell
24 Park.
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M. CONSENT AGENDA
1. A Resolution relating to budget; authorizing a transfer of $2,000 from General
Contingency account to City Manager Membership & Subscriptions account.
3/5 (City Manager)
30 Moved by Commissioner Newman, seconded by Mayor Stoddard, the motion to
31 approve Resolution No. 268-13-14086 authorizing a transfer of $2,000 from the General
32 Contingency account to City Manager Membership & Subscriptions account, passed by a 5 -0
33 vote:
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Yea:
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December 17, 2013
Commissioner Harris
Commissioner Welsh
Commissioner Newman
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Nay:
Vice Mayor Liebman
Mayor Stoddard
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2. A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a fiscal year 2014 grant
agreement with Miami-Dade County for the After School House (Tutoring)
grant. (City Manager-Finance-Grants) 3/5
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Moved by Commissioner Newman, seconded by 1\1}IY?rStoddard, the motion to
approve Resolution No. 269-13-14087 authorizing thel::ity.M~l}ager to execute a fiscal year
2014 grant agreement with Miami-Dade County for thiAfterScBqpl House (Tutoring) grant,
passed by a 5 -0 vote:
Yea:
Nay:
Commissioner Harris
Commissioner Welsh
. Commissioner Newman .. .
Vice Mayor Liebn1~ri
Mayor Stoddard
None
3. A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a fiscal year 2014 grant
agreement with Miami-Dade County, for the South Miami Senior Meals grant.
(City Manager-Finance-Grants) 3/5
12 Moved by Commissioner Newman, seconded by Mayor Stoddard, the motion to
13 approve Resolution No. 270-13-14088 authorizing the City Manager to execute a fiscal year
14 2014 grant agreement with Miami~Dade County,for the South Miami Senior Meals grant,
15 passed bya 5 -0 vote:
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Nay:
Commissioner Harris
Commissioner Welsh
Commissioner Newman
Vice Mayor Liebman
Mayor Stoddard
None
4. A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to purchase an audio system from
Broadcasters General Store to support the broadcast of public meetings
through Granicus for an amount not to exceed $12,000.
CITY COMMISSION MINUTES
December 17, 2013
3/5 (City Manager-Finance)
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3 approve Resolution No. 271-13-14089 authorizing the City Manager to purchase an audio
4 system from Broadcasters General Store to support the broadcast of public meetings through
5 Granicus for an amount not to exceed $12,000, passed by a 5 -0 vote:
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Nay:
Commissioner Harris
Commissioner Welsh
Commissioner Newman
Vice Mayor Liebman
Mayor Stoddard
None
7. A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to accept a donation from CAROD I
Inc. as a contribution to the Annual Turkey Drive.
3/5 (City Manager-Parks & Recreati()n),
10 Moved by Commissioner Newman, seconded by Mayor Stoddard, the motion to
11 approve Resolution No. 272-13-14090 authorizing the City Manager to accept a donation from
12 CAROD I Inc. as a contribution to the Annual Turkey Drive, passed by a 5 -0 vote:
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Commissioner Harris
Commissioner Welsh
Commissioner Newman
Vice Mayor Liebman
Mayor Stoddard
None
9. An amendment to Resolution No. 264-13-14082 exercising the right to review
PACE documents and advertising and concerning the use of the City name by
Ygrene Energy Fund, Florida, LLC
3/5 (Mayor Stoddard)
17 Moved by Commissioner Newman, seconded by Mayor Stoddard, the motion to
18 approve Resolution No. 273-13-14091 relating to An amendment to Resolution No. 264-13-
19 14082 exercising the right to review PACE documents and advertising and concerning the use of
20 the City name by Ygrene Energy Fund, Florida, LLC, passed by a 5 -0 vote:
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December 17, 2013
Commissioner Harris
Commissioner Welsh
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N. RESOLUTION(S)
Commissioner Newman
Vice Mayor Liebman
Mayor Stoddard
None
5. A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to approve a change order for the
excavation of a water main extension under the Murray Park Pool Project
contract with Recreational Design & Construction, for an amount not to
exceed $11,998.27, to be charged to General Obligation Bond Construction
account number 114-4010-541-3450.
3/5 (City Manager-Public Works)
6 Moved by Commissioner Harris, seconded by Commi~~iqner Welsh, themotion to
7 approve Resolution No. 274-13-14092 authorizing the City~ari~ger to apprOve a change order
8 for the excavation of a water main extension under the Murfay Park Pool Project contract with
9 Recreational Design & Construction, for an amount not toexc,eed $11,998.27, to be charged to
10 General Obligation Bond Construction account, passed by a3:2 vote:
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Commissioner Harris
Commissioner Welsh '.
Mayor Stoddard
Commissioner Newman
Vice Mayor Liebman
6. A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to permit the Rotary Foundation of
South Miami, Inc., to hold its 31st Annual South Miami Rotary Art Festival on
Sunset Drive. 3/5
(City Manager-Special Events)
15 Moved by Commissioner Newman, seconded by Mayor Stoddard, the motion to
16 approve as amended Resolution No. 275-13-14093 authorizing the City Manager to permit the
17 Rotary Foundation of South Miami, Inc., to hold its 31st Annual South Miami Rotary Art Festival
18 on Sunset Drive, passed by a 5 -0 vote:
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December 17, 2013
Commissioner Harris
Commissioner Welsh
Commissioner Newman
Vice Mayor Liebman
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Mayor Stoddard
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8. A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to use People's Transportation Plan
(PTP) funds to establish a trolley route with the University of Miami trolley.
3/5 (Commissioner Newman)
O. RESOLUTION(S) PUBLIC HEARING(S)
P. ORDINANCE(S) SECOND READING(S) PUBLIC HEARING(S)
10. An Ordinance of the City of South Miami, Florida confirming the abandonment
of that alley commonly knownas41st Street Bird Ro~dAlley.
3/5 (City Attorney)
10 Moved by Mayor Stoddard, seconded by Commissioner Harris, the motion to approve
11 Ordinance No. 31-13-2178 confirmingtheabandonmentofthat alley commonly known as 41st
12 Street Bird Road Alley, passed by a 5 -0 vote:
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Nay:
Commissioner Harris
Commissioner Welsh
Commissioner Newman
Vice Mayor Liebman
Mayor Stoddard
None
11. An Ordinance amending Section 4-2(a) of the City Code changing distance
requirements regarding alcohol sale and service.
3/5 (Mayor Stoddard)
17 Vice Mayor Liebman pulled this item reminding everyone about the need to
18 remember the need for a cap to the expenses for the construction of the pool.
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20 The Public Hearing was opened and the following individuals addressed the
21 Commission: Dick Ward, Carey Simons
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23 The Commission discussed the proposed ordinance with the City Manager and City
24 Attorney, providing for language modification resulting in a third reading in order to comply
25 with the Charter since it was considered to be "materially amended" at its second reading.
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1 Moved by Mayor Stoddard, seconded by Vice Mayor Liebman, the motion to defer An
2 Ordinance amending Section 4-2{a) of the City Code changing distance requirements regarding
3 alcohol sale and service, passed by a 5 -0 vote:
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Commissioner Harris
Commissioner Welsh
Commissioner Newman
Vice Mayor Liebman
Mayor Stoddard
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12. An Ordinance amending Section, 20-4.3(8) entitled Applicability and
Definitions, Section 20-4.3(1)(1) entitled RS-Single Family Residential Districts,
Section 20-4.3(1)(2) entitled· RT-Townhouse Districts; and Section 20-4.10
entitled Garage Sale in order to increase the amount of sign age allowed for
garage sales. 5/5 (City Mariager-Pi~n:hing & Zoning) ..
8 The Commission did not reach a consensus on whether or not to allow for more
9 signs, so the majority recommended deferral. In addition, the City Attorney ruled on a five-firth
10 vote in order to abide by the Charter.
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12 Moved by Commissioner Newman, seconded by Commissioner Welsh, the motion to
13 defer An Ordinance amending Section 20-4.3(8) entitled Applicability and Definitions, Section
14 20-4.3(1)(1) entitled RS-Single Family. Residential Districts, Section 20-4.3(1)(2) entitled RT-
15 Townhouse Districts, and Section 20-4.10 entitled Garage Sale in order to increase the amount
16 of sign age allowed for garage sales, passed by a 4 -1 vote:
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Q. ORDINANCE{S) FIRST READING
Commissioner Harris
Commissioner Welsh
Commissioner Newman
Mayor Stoddard
Vice Mayor Liebman
13. An Ordinance of the City of South Miami amending the City's Land
Development Code Section 20-3.3(D}, Permitted Use Schedule and Section 20-
7.12(8}, Permitted Uses; to permit certain additional uses within RS-5 and SR
zoning districts, and to correct a scriveners error related to school parking and
special use conditions. 5/5 (Vice Mayor Liebman)
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2 Mr. Brimo presented this item explaining that there are many approved uses within
3 the RS zoning districts but that IIphysical therapists" is not one of them.
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5 Moved by Mayor Stoddard, seconded by Commissioner Harris, the motion to approve
6 An Ordinance amending the City's Land Development Code Section 20-3.3{D), Permitted Use
7 Schedule and Section 20-7.12{B}, Permitted Uses; to permit certain additional uses within RS-S
8 and SR zoning districts, and to correct a scriveners error related to school parking and special
9 use conditions, passed by a 5 -0 vote:
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Nay:
R. ADJOURNMENT
Attest
Maria M. Menendez
City Clerk
CITY COMMISSION MINUTES
December 17, 2013
Commissioner Harris
Commissioner Welsh
Commissioner Newman
Vice Mayor Liebman
Mayor Stoddard
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Approved
Philip K. Stoddard
Mayor
To:
Date:
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Re:
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Honorable Mayor and City Commission
December 17, 2013
Steven Alexander
City Manager
Manager's Report
Attached are the City's accomplishments for the period covering December 3 -December 17, 2013 which
are hereby submitted for your review prior to the Commission Meeting.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact me.
a. Finance:
i. Finance continues working with the City's new financial auditors. Finance has provided the
auditors with the FY 2013 trial balance. Finance continues to gather all of the required
primary source documents for the auditors. The Auditors have been at the City
completing their respective fieldwork.
it Finance continues working with the City's parking contractor on installing the first test Wi-
Fi modem within the digital parking meter. MIS and the contractor are working on
connecting the installed wireless antennas to the City's network for connectivity. Two of
the required antennas could not be installed due to FPL power constraints. The City's
Public Works Department continues working with FPL on obtaining the approval to use
two of their respective poles and having them bring the antennas power.
iii. 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.
iv. Finance has closed and posted the November 2013 Budget by Department Monthly Report
and check register on the City's website.
-2 -City Manager's Report to the Commission for December 17,2013
Central Services: City Managers Report -12/17/13 Commission Meeting
i. RFP: IT Maintenance and Consulting Services: The RFP closed on November 25, 2013 at
lOAM. Eleven (I I) proposals were received. A Selection Committee meeting was
scheduled Monday, December 9th at 2 PM. A preliminary short list was identified. Formals
interview will be scheduled after a review of the references.
ii. RFP: Sylva Martin Windows: The RFP dosed on December 13, 2013 at lOAM. Two (2)
proposals were received. A Selection Committee meeting will be scheduled to review
proposals.
m. Towing Scope/RFP: PD and PW continue to refine the scope. Once the scope has been
finalized, the RFP will be reviewed by the City Attorney prior to advertising.
iv. Marshall Williamson Basketball Court Draft RFP: A draft RFP has been completed and
approved by the City Attorney. After a final review of the RFP by staff, the RFP will be
forwarded to Miami-Dade County PHCD. Per the terms of the grant, the RFP must be
reviewed and approved by PHCD prior to advertising.
v. Soccer RFP: A draft RFP has been completed and provided to the City for review. The
RFP will be advertised when a Notice of Default has been forwarded to the current
vendor/operator by the City Attorney.
vi. Chambers Audio Broadcast System: Assisted IDC in securing solicitations for an audio
system. An award recommendation is scheduled for the 12117 Commission meeting.
vii. Fixed Asset Inventory Report: The appraisal firm completed their on-site assessment in
November. A draft report, expected by December 20, will be provided to the auditors
for their review.
Following are highlights for the Code Enforcement Division for December I -December 15, 2013:
Code Enforcement Office:
I. In the Month of December, from the I st to the 15 th , 2013, Code Enforcement Office has:
a. Responded to over 15. resident/city official complaints.
b. Issued more than 20 Courtesy Civil Infraction Notices.
c. Issued Q Notices of Civil Infraction.
d. Removed 32 Illegal Signs from the City.
e. Reviewed 2.1 Building permits.
f. Proactive Inspections 77.
g. Re-Inspections 49.
h. Cases Closed lI.
L Graffiti Tags 5.
II. Fines and Fees collected for the month of December 2013: (Amount recorded at the end of the
month).
-3 -City Manager's Report to the Commission for December 17, 2013
Local Business Tax Compliance Office: In the month of December (1211/2013 -12115/2013):
Total amount Total amount collected
a. NEW LICENSES (21 ) $ 4,399.19
b. NEW LIENS ( 17) $ 1,845.00
c. INSPECTIONS (78)
d. RENEWAL FEES COLLECTED $ 13,188.21
e. NEW LICENSES REVIEWED (12)
f. 3rd RENEWAL NOTICES PRINTED (572)
Special Events Division:
The fpIl6w1ng;afe· the te,sultsaC the. SpeGal EvelltsDivisian far various activities arid evetifSfroin December ? ..,.
December f 5. 2013: . .
• Collaborated with various entities/vendors on the 2013 Santa's Elves Parade which was held on
Sunday, December 8, 2013. Mr. Ron Magill from Zoo Miami was the Grand Marshall and Pam
Giganti, Channel Six anchor, was the MC.
• Collaborating with South Miami Hospital on the Community Health Fair event set for March 8,
2014, to be held at Palmer Park.
• Collaborating with South Miami Rotary Club. resolution placed on the City Commission Agenda
for December 17. 2013. for approval of their event, which will be held on February 23, & 24.
2014.
• Collaborating with the MLK Committee on the events for January and February in the
celebration of Martin Luther King and Black History Month. Prayer BreakfOst will be held on
Saturday. January II, 2014 at 9:00 am at the Gibson-Bethel Community Center (5800 SW 66
Street). Gospel Festival will be held on January 19.2014. at Stjohn AME Church (6461 SW 59TH
Place) .• and the Black History Parade/Festival. Saturday, February 8. 2014. at 10: 00 a.m .• starting
on Sunset Drive to Murray Park (5800 SW 66 Street).
• Assisted with the logistics of the new Farmers Market located in front of City Hall. This market
will be on site on Sundays for the month of December, 2013.
• Collaborated with Jennifer Korth on the Waste Management Recycling Tour held on
Wednesday. December I I. 2013.
• Collaborating with Sallie Byrd from Florida Heart Research Institute on holding a dog show in
March of 2014. in the downtown area of South Miami. Time and date to be determined.
• Provided the City Manager a list of events from 20 II, 2012, 2013 and 2014.
• Processed four (4) garage sale permits requests for this time period.
• Reviewed and processed 11 Lien Requests for Code Enforcement Department for this time
period.
-4-City Manager's Report to the Commission for December 17,2013
The following are the accomplishments for the Police Department for the time period December 2nd
through December 15 th , 2013:
Uniform Patrol Division
i. A total of 19* arrests; 07 felonies, 12 misdemeanors, 00 traffic, and 02 warrant served;
iL Of those 19 arrests, 05 were narcotics related, 04 for marijuana possession, and 0 I for possession
of drug paraphernalia;
iii. Implemented holiday bike patrol schedule;
iv. On 12/08/2013 SMPD personnel and staff participated in the Santa's Parade of the Elves by
providing street closures and security. No issues were reported during the event;
v. SMPD personnel have been volunteering hours at the collection table for the Police officers
Assistance Trust at the Shops at Sunset Place;
vi. Acting Chief Landa began doing Staff walks in the zone 6 area for the holidays. Acting Chief Landa
gathers his staff and makes contacts with area businesses. Two of these walks were conducted
during this reporting period.
*Department total
Community Police Unit*
i. CPU Officers conducted the following details in the CRA area; 23 Park and Walks, 29 Citizen
Assists, 02 Community Meetings and conducted 81 Watch Orders;
iL 10 businesses were registered with the BEAT program;
iii. CPU has been meeting with persons from the Homeless Coalition to provide housing for homeless
persons in the South Miami area;
iv. CPU personnel have been communicating and meeting with the Toys for Tots program, CRA
officials and Parks and Recreations officials for the upcoming toy giveaway;
*CPU information is from November 24th -December 8th
Criminal Investigations Division
i. Detectives have identified and arrested a subject wanted for grand Theft at Victoria's Secret. The
subject removed approximately $400.00 worth of property from the establishment without paying.
The detective was able to identify the subject thru video surveillance and subsequently arrested and
charged her accordingly;
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iL Detectives have arrested 2 subjects responsible for Grand Thefts at both Hollister & Victoria's
Secret. These subjects removed over $4,000.00 worth of property from these businesses. These
subjects along with the subject mentioned in the above case are responsible for numerous thefts
around the county in similar incidents and were actively being sought by other police agencies;
iii. An arrest has been made in a Sexual Battery case where the mother walked in and found her
husband performing sexual acts on their minor child;
iv. Detectives recovered 2 missing endangered persons. Both victims were reported missing from the
Fellowship House and suffered from physiological disorders.
Support Services Division
Services Division: Accreditation Unit, Fleet Management, Records Management, Quarter Master, Property
& Evidence Management;
i, Final Assessment for CFA Accreditation finished. Assessment team will be recommending SMPD
be given full accreditation at February Meeting of their commission in Jacksonville;
ii, Awaiting approval of Records Destruction project submitted to City Clerk;
iii, Fleet vehicles were purchased and delivered, awaiting striping by week of December 17th;
iv. Narcotics cases from 20 I 0-20 II 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. Property records updated for closed cases up through 2012;
vii. November stats for property Unit
• Logged in-38
• Destroyed-2
• Returned to Owner-7
Professional Standards Division
Training Unit:
L Actively processing I I new Police Officer applicants;
II. One new officer successfully completed their background and hiring process, this new officer was
sworn in on 12/13/2013 and is currently doing orientation before participating in the Field Training
program;
-6-City Manager's Report to the Commission for December 17,2013
Human Resources
Please be advised that no "significant" events have occurred in the Human Resources Department since
the December 3, 2013 Commission meeting. We will continue to maintain our activity and project
status reports, which can be made available at your request.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Engineering and Construction Division
Police Canopy: A proposal by one of the CCNA consultants is being reviewed by the Police Department.
Projects soon to go into construction:
Bus Shelters: A purchase order was issued for the t:wo sites. Fabrication of the structures is underway.
City Hall Sewer Connection: The contract was signed and executed. The purchase order is being
issued.
SW 61 AVE Swale Drainage Improvements: Bids were received and reviewed. A contractor was selected.
A resolution to award the project will be prepared for Commission approval for the next commission
meeting.
Road Resurfacing on 57th ST and on 62nd ST: The Contract is being executed. A purchase order will
then be issued, as well as the notice to proceed construction.
Traffic Calming Projects in Progress:
Mango Terrace -Design
• Boundaries: SW 67th AVE to SW 69 th AVE, SW nnd ST to SW 80th ST.
• Status: 60% Drawings were submitted. Comments were sent to consultant for revisions.
Pinecrest-Study
• Boundaries: SW 57th Ave to SW 62 nd Ave, SW 80th ST to SW 87th ST. and SW 60 th Avenue to US
I and SW 80 th ST. See map attached.
• Status: A meeting was held at South Miami Public Works (SMPW) with the consultants to discuss
the findings of the study. A meeting at City Hall will be set up in mid January for the residents. The
consultants will explain their findings and discuss their traffic calming recommendations. A survey
will be distributed to the residents to comply with Miami Dade County Public Works (MDC PW)
requirements for 2/3 concurrence for devices. Upon concurrence, and review of the devices by
MDC PW, an Intergovernmental Agreement with the County will be presented to the Commission
for approval and execution.
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Twin Lakes-Study
• Boundaries: Areas within SW 62 nd AVE to SW 67th AVE, SW 64th ST to SW 40st. Please refer to
map.
• Status: A draft study report was submitted to SMPW and MDCPW for review. Comments were
sent to the consultant.
Cocoplum-Study
• Boundaries: SW 62nd AVE to SW 67th AVE, SW nnd ST to SW 64th ST.
• Status: A purchase order was issued for the study to start.
Public Works Attachment A
i. Delivered 4 new garbage containers to residents.
it Repaired a hydraulic arm to storage closet door at the Community Center.
iii. Installed door stops to 5 doors in the Community Center as requested.
iv. Re-programmed Clock tower in front of City Hall.
v. Picked up 16 boxes for storage from the Finance Department.
vi. Inspected Holiday lights in the downtown area and reset 5 GFl's & replaced 3 GFI's.
vii. Installed & Decorated Christmas trees on Dorn Avenue, Red Road & City Hall.
viii. Replaced Christmas tree base at City Hall.
ix. Installed the Menorah on Sunset Drive & Red Road.
x. Repaired some Holiday lights on the Palm Trees in front of City Hall.
xi. Installed electrical outlet and re-Iocated alc vent in the City Clerk's Office as requested.
xii. Installed casters on 4 chairs in the City Manager's office.
xiii. Removed and installed two small ground spot lights in front of City Hall.
xiv. Installed a new chain with lock on the Generator at City Hall for PD accreditation.
xv. Met with vendor to install a 480V contactor at the South Miami Library for the light post repairs.
xvi. Dismantled ice maker at the Community Center to enable the vendor to install new floor tiles in
the kitchen. When vendor completed the job the ice maker was assembled again.
xvii. Cleaning and repairing all NC vents in the Gym at the Community Center using the lifter and
cleaning ceiling and walls over and around the NC conducts. Change light bulbs & make repairs in
Gym (Annual Project.)
The following are the accomplishments that have taken place from December 3, 2013 -December 16,
2013:
Recreation Division
• The City of South Miami application for the Murray Park Multi-Purpose received a score of 97/ I 00
which is considered a top score for the Public Facilities and Capital Improvements Category. The
city is expected to receive a fund in the amount of $55,000.
• Once again. this year, the City has been awarded the "Tree City U.S.A" award.
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Parks Maintenance Division
• A 6" new main gate posts has been installed at Palmer Park for security reasons.
• Multiple repairs were conducted in the playground at Fuchs Park. Repainted with rubberized paints
in original color schemes, cut out and welded decks and rails.
• Twenty five tons of trap sand #70 has been installed at South Miami Park (winter field repairs).
• New trellises installed at Jeanne Willis Park with the collaboration of South Miami Senior High
students and the Flowering Tree Society.
• Invasive tree cleanout at Jeanne Willis Park.
Upcoming Event
The 18th Annual City of South Miami and Interval International Toy Drive will be held on
December 18, 2013 at the Gibson-Bethel Community Center at 3:30pm. We are asking our local
businesses and residents to contribute to this event by bringing new unwrapped toys to the
Gibson-Bethel Community Center by December 17.
Planning Department
The following is the Planning department update for the December 17, 2013 Commission meeting.
Please be advised that no "significant" events have occurred in the Planning Department since the
December 3, 2013 Commission Meeting. We will continue to maintain bi-weekly activity and project
status reports, which can be made available at your request.
South Miami
Traffic Calming
Neighborhoods
Prepared January 2013
Twin Lakes
Study: RFP
Cocoplum
Construction: Complete
Mango Terrace
Study: Complete
Design: RFP
Manor Lane
Study: Complete
Design: RFP
Construction: Complete
Study: RFP
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State Road
Exhibit 1