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CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
City Commission Steven J. Alexander
Philip K. Stoddard, Ph.D, Mayor City Manager
Walter Harris, Vice Mayor Maria M. Menendez, CMC
Bob Welsh, Commissioner City Clerk
Josh Liebman, Commissioner Thomas F. Pepe, Esq.
Gabriel Edmond, Commissioner City Attorney
CITY COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2015, 7:00 PM
CITY HALL/COMMISSION CHAMBERS
6130 SUNSET DRIVE
SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA
(REVISED/SEE ITEM 7a)
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
WHO MAKES SLANDEROUS OR INTENTIONALLY RUDE, UNCIVIL OR OTHERWISE IMPERTINENT REMARKS, AND WHO REFUSES OR FAILS
TO DESIST FROM MAKING SUCH REMARKS AFTER BEING INSTRUCTED TO DO SO, OR WHO SHALL BECOME BOISTEROUS IN THE
COMMISSION CHAMBER AND WHO REFUSES OR FAILS TO DESIST FROM SUCH CONDUCT AFTER BEING INSTRUCTED TO DO SO MAY BE
FORTHWITH REMOVED FROM THE PODIUM AND FROM CITY HALL FOR THE DURATION OF THAT MEETING AT THE DIRECTION OF THE
PRESIDING OFFICER, UNLESS OVERRULED BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE COMMISSION. NO CLAPPING, APPLAUDING, HECKLING, OR
VERBAL OUTBURSTS SHALL BE PERMITTED FOR ANY REASON, INCLUDING FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUPPORTING OR OPPOSING ANY
MATTER, ANY SPEAKER OR A SPEAKER’S REMARKS. NO SIGNS OR PLACARDS SHALL BE ALLOWED TO BE DISPLAYED IN ANY MANNER
OTHER THAN WHEN USED FROM THE PODIUM TO EXPRESS AN OPINION OR DISPLAY FACTS. SIGNS TO BE USED AT THE PODIUM
MUST BE BROUGHT INTO THE COMMISSION CHAMBERS IN A MANNER SO AS NOT TO UNNECESSARILY DISPLAY THEIR CONTENT
UNTIL THE SIGN IS BROUGHT TO THE PODIUM IMMEDIATELY BEFORE THE SIGN IS DISPLAYED FROM THE PODIUM IN THE
COMMISSION CHAMBER. PERSONS EXITING THE COMMISSION CHAMBER SHALL DO SO QUIETLY. THE USE OF ACOUSTIC MOBILE
COMMUNICATION DEVICE, SUCH AS PHONES, IN THE COMMISSION CHAMBER IS NOT PERMITTED WHILE THE COMMISSIONIS IN
SESSION. PHONE RINGERS AND OTHER DEVICES THAT EMIT SOUND MUST BE SET TO SILENT MODE TO AVOID DISRUPTION OF
PROCEEDINGS. INDIVIDUALS MUST EXIT THE CHAMBER TO ANSWER INCOMING CALLS. NO CAMERA FLASH OPTIONS SHALL BE USED
BY THE PUBLIC DURING ANY PORTION OF THE MEETING EXCEPT DURING RECOGNITION AND AWARD CEREMONIES.”
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) Recognition of Pension Board Member Kate Reilley
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H. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a) Minutes of October 27, 2015
b) Minutes of November 3, 2015
I. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
J. CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT
[City Attorney reminder: Remarks are limited to those matters that are not quasi-
judicial. Any comment on a quasi-judicial matter may be made when the item is
called and the speaker is under oath.]
K. PUBLIC REMARKS
L. COMMISSION REPORTS, DISCUSSION & REMARKS
M. CONSENT AGENDA
1. A Resolution acknowledging Mayor Stoddard’s appointment of Sid Kaskey, to
serve on the Budget and Finance Committee for a term ending September 30,
2016. 3/5
(Mayor Stoddard)
2. A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to purchase from T2 Systems Canada,
Inc., f/k/a Digital Payment Technologies, Corp., three (3) new model, Luke II,
Parking Multi-Space Pay Stations 3/5
(City Manager-Finance)
3. A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to expend funds not to exceed
$12,820 to Advanced Data Solutions (ADS), for scanning and digitizing building
plans. 3/5
(City Manager-Building)
4. A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to expend an amount not to exceed
$10,325.00 to Uline for the purchase of outdoor picnic tables at city parks. 3/5
(City Manager-Parks & Recreation)
5. A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to expend an amount not to exceed
$24,300 to Big Ron’s Tree Service, LLC for the removal of Australian pines at city
parks. 3/5
(City Manager-Parks & Recreation)
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6. A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to purchase a 2016 Gator Off-Road
Utility Vehicle from AG-Pro, LLC through a piggyback agreement from the Florida
Sheriffs Association Contract No. 15-13-0904 to support park maintenance
operations. 3/5
(City Manager-Parks & Recreation)
7. A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to award a nine-month contract to
Montoya Holdings for the City’s Senior Program weekend delivery meal service.
(City Manager-Parks & Recreation) 3/5
N. RESOLUTION(S)
7a. A Resolution of the City of South Miami in support of public land acquisition of
the Ludlam Trail corridor from Miller Road to SW 80th Street; and authorizing the
City Manager to negotiate with the landowner for the purchase and to discuss
with stakeholders. (Deferred 11-12-15) 3/5
(Mayor Stoddard)
O. RESOLUTION(S) PUBLIC HEARING(S)
8. A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and enter into a three-
year agreement with an option to renew for a maximum of five consecutive
years, with Southern Carpet Care Inc. DBA Elite Maintenance & Management Co.
for janitorial services as required by the City. 3/5
(City Manager)
9. A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with
Granicus, Inc., through a City of Delray Beach piggyback agreement, RFP #2015-
27, to enable the public to view public meetings. 3/5
(City Manager)
10. A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a three-year agreement
with an option to renew with Toro Pest Management for Green Pest Services.3/5
(City Manager-Public Works)
11. A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a three-year agreement
with an option to renew with ARCO Electronics for the maintenance and
monitoring of the Fire Alarm System at the Gibson-Bethel Community Center.3/5
(City Manager-Public Works)
12. A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a three-year agreement
with an option to renew with Southern Waste Systems for the removal and
disposal of non-hazardous waste. 3/5
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(City Manager-Public Works)
QUASI-JUDICIAL WARNING:
13. A Resolution for special use approval to permit a general restaurant at 5801
Sunset Drive. (Deferred 11-03-15) 4/5
THE FOLLOWING MATTERS ARE CONSIDERED TO BE QUASI-JUDICIAL AND YOU
MAY NOT HAVE ANY VERBAL COMMUNICATION WITH ANYONE UNTIL THE
QUASI-JUDICIAL MATTER IS RESOLVED, AND THE MEETING AT WHICH IT IS
HEARD IS ADJOURNED. IN ADDITION, THERE ARE OTHER RESTIRCTIONS THAT
ARE MORE FULLY SET FORTH AT THE END OF THIS AGENDA.
(City Manager-Planning & Zoning)
14. A Resolution for special use approval to permit a general restaurant at 5840 SW
71st Street (Commercial Space - 102). 4/5
(City Manager-Planning & Zoning)
15. A Resolution approving a special exception waiving strict compliance with the
provisions of the Hometown District Overlay parking requirements, for a general
restaurants at 5840 SW 71 Street (Commercial Space - 102). 4/5
(City Manager-Planning & Zoning)
16. A Resolution for special use approval to permit a general restaurant at 5840 SW
71st Street (Commercial Space - 101) 4/5
(City Manager-Planning & Zoning)
17. A Resolution approving a special exception waiving strict compliance with the
provisions of the Hometown District Overlay parking requirements, for a general
restaurants at 5840 SW 71 Street (Commercial Space - 101). 4/5
(City Manager-Planning & Zoning)
18. A Resolution approving a special exception to construct a 5 story Large Scale
Development at 6201 Sunset Drive within the Transit Oriented Development
District Mixed Use-5 "TODD MU-5" zoning district. (Deferred 10/06/15) 4/5
(City Manager-Planning & Zoning)
19. A Resolution approving the construction of more than two stories on the
Madison Square site for the Madison Square affordable housing project pursuant
to Section 20-3.5(D)(1) and other applicable provisions of the City’s Land
Development Code. 4/5
(City Manager-Planning & Zoning)
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P. ORDINANCE(S) SECOND READING(S) PUBLIC HEARING(S)
20. An Ordinance relating to the year 2016 General and Special Election of the
Mayor and City Commissioners for Groups, II and III; 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)
21. An Ordinance relating to the City’s 2015 fiscal year; amending the budget to take
into account an increase in the Debt Service Fund Appropriated Amount. 4/5
(City Manager-Finance)
22. An Ordinance Adopting The City of South Miami 2015 Text Amendments to the
Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use And Housing Elements, And Authorizing
Transmittal To The Florida Department Of Economic Opportunity and Review
Agencies. 5/5
(Mayor Stoddard)
Q. ORDINANCE(S) FIRST READING(S) PUBLIC HEARING(S)
23. An Ordinance amending the City of South Miami Land Development Code, Article
VIII Transit Oriented Development District, “Definitions,” Section 20-8.2,
“Definitions,” to amend vertical story floor height maximum. 3/5
(Mayor Stoddard)
24. An Ordinance Adopting a Small Scale Amendment to the Future Land Use Map of
the Comprehensive Plan, amending the designation of the Sylva Martin Building
and a parking lot on the City Hall property located at 6130 Sunset Drive from
Parks and Open Space to Transit Oriented Development District (TODD). 5/5
(Mayor Stoddard)
25. An Ordinance amending the Official Zoning Map to establish a Historic
Preservation Overlay (HP-OV) in the Transit Oriented Development District
(TODD-PI) for the Sylva Martin Building located at approximately 6130 Sunset
Drive. 3/5
(Mayor Stoddard)
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26. An Ordinance amending the City of South Miami Land Development Code, Article
II, “Definitions,” Section 20-2.3, “Definitions,” to add definitions for “Variety
Retail” and “Retail Outlet - Off-Price Retail,” and Article VII, “Hometown District
Overlay Ordinance,” Section 20-7.12, Permitted Uses,” to provide that such uses
shall not be permitted in the Hometown District Overlay. 3/5
(Mayor Stoddard)
R. ORDINANCE(S) FIRST READING(S)
27. An Ordinance amending Land Development Code Article V, Section 20-5.8 to
correct a scrivener’s error in Section 20-5.8 referring to the Permitted Use
Schedule. 3/5
(Mayor Stoddard)
28. An Ordinance amending Article IV, “Other Regulations,” Section 20-4.4, “Off-
street parking requirements,” Subsection (B), “Space Requirements,” to create
new subsection (B)(17), to establish a revised parking requirement for affordable
or workforce housing projects. 5/5
(Mayor Stoddard)
29. An Ordinance amending Article III, “Zoning Regulations, Section 20-3.5,
“Dimensional Requirements,” and other applicable provisions, to adjust the
density caps in the Specialty Retail SR zoning districts for affordable and
workforce housing projects north of US 1 and within the Community
Redevelopment Area boundaries as they existed on October 14, 2015. 5/5
(Mayor Stoddard)
S. ADJOURNMENT
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.”
QUASI-JUDICIAL WARNING FOR CITY COMMISSION MEMBERS:
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ANY AGENDA ITEM THAT HAS A QUASI-JUDICIAL WARNING IS CONSIDERED TO BE A QUASI-JUDICIAL MATTER. MEMBERS OF
THE CITY COMMISSION MAY NOT HAVE ANY VERBAL COMMUNICATION WITH ANYONE, OTHER THAN AT THE MEETING
SCHEDULED TO RESOLVE THE MATTER, UNTIL THE MATTER IS RESOLVED AT A PUBLIC MEETING AND THE MEETING IS
ADJOURNED. YOU ARE PROHIBITED FROM MAKING ANY INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATION OF THIS MATTER OTHER THAN A
SITE VISIT OR MAKING WRITTEN REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION FROM CITY EMPLOYEES AND RECEIVING WRITTEN
RESPONSES FROM THEM IN THEIR OFFICIAL CAPACITY. ALL WRITTEN REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION AND RESPONSES
THERETO MUST BE FILED WITH THE CLERK AND A COPY MUST ALSO BE SENT TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING DIRECTOR IF
THE MATTER INVOLVES A LAND RELATED ISSUE. YOU MAY NOT HAVE ANY VERBAL COMMUNICATION WITH CITY
EMPLOYEES REGARDING THIS MATTER. YOU MAY NOT ENTER ONTO SOMEONE’S PROPERTY WITHOUT THEIR PERMISSION.
FURTHERMORE, YOU MAY NOT DISCUSS THE MATTER WITH THE PROPERTY OWNER OR ANYONE ELSE, INCLUDING
NEIGHBORS. YOU MUST, IN WRITING, ADVISE THE CLERK OF THE DATE AND TIME OF YOUR SITE VISIT AND, IF THIS MATTER
INVOLVES LAND USE, YOU MUST ALSO SEND A COPY TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING DIRECTOR. ALL INFORMATION THAT
YOU OBTAIN ON THIS MATTER, OTHER THAN YOUR PERSONAL OBSERVATIONS AT A SITE VISIT AND WRITTEN INFORMATION
PROVIDED BY STAFF, MUST BE PRESENTED TO YOU AT THE DULY NOTICED PUBLIC MEETING DURING WHICH THE APPLICANT
SHALL BE GIVEN AN OPPORTUNITY TO PRESENT THE APPLICATION AND ANY EVIDENCE IN SUPPORT OF THE APPLICATION. IF
THERE IS A BREAK IN THE MEETING, YOU MAY NOT ALLOW OTHERS TO SPEAK TO YOU ABOUT THE MATTER OR ALLOW THEM
TO PROVIDE YOU WITH ANY INFORMATION ABOUT THE MATTER. IF THE MATTER REQUIRES MORE THAN ONE HEARING,
YOU MAY NOT DISCUSS THE MATTER WITH ANYONE, UNTIL THE MATTER IS RESOLVED BY A FINAL WRITTEN RESOLUTION
OR, IF APPLICABLE, ORDINANCE, AND, EVEN THEN, NOT UNTIL THE MEETING IS ADJOURED. IF YOU RECEIVE AN EMAIL OR
ANY WRITTEN OR PRINTED INFORMATION ABOUT THE MATTER BEFORE THE ADJOURNMENT OF THE HEARING AT WHICH A
FINAL DECISION IS MADE FROM ANYONE OTHER THAN CITY EMPLOYEES ACTING IN THEIR OFFICIAL CAPACITY, YOU MAY
READ IT BUT YOU ARE NOT ALLOWED TO RESPOND TO IT AND YOU ARE REQUIRED TO IMMEDIATELY PROVIDE A COPY OF
ANY WRITTEN COMMUNICATION OR DOCUMENT YOU RECEIVE CONCERNING THIS MATTER TO THE CITY CLERK, AND A COPY
MUST ALSO BE SENT TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING DIRECTOR IF THE MATTER INVOLVES A LAND RELATED ISSUE. IN
ADDITION, IF YOU RECEIVE ANY VERBAL, OR WRITTEN COMMUNICATION (OTHER THAN WHAT HAS ALREADY BEEN
DELIVERED TO THE CLERK AND THE PLANNING AND ZONING DIRECTOR) YOU ARE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE IT AT THE PUBLIC
MEETING AND, IF IT WAS VERBAL, YOU ARE REQUIRED TO WRITE A MEMORANDUM THAT INCLUDES THE INFORMATION
RECEIVED AND THE NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE PERSON PROVIDING THE INFORMATION, AS WELL AS THE DATE, TIME AND
PLACE WHERE THE COMMUNICATION TOOK PLACE. THIS DOCUMENT MUST BE DELIVERED AS SOON THEREAFTER AS
POSSIBLE TO THE CITY CLERK, AND IF APPLICABLE TO A LAND RELATED ISSUE, A COPY MUST ALSO BE DELIVERED TO THE
PLANNING AND ZONING DIRECTOR.