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CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
City Commission Steven J. Alexander
Philip K. Stoddard, Ph.D, Mayor City Manager
Bob Welsh, Vice Mayor Maria M. Menendez, CMC
Walter A. Harris, Commissioner City Clerk
Josh Liebman, Commissioner Thomas F. Pepe, Esq.
Gabriel Edmond, Commissioner City Attorney
CITY COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA
TUESDAY, June 7, 2016, 7:00 PM
CITY HALL/COMMISSION CHAMBERS
6130 SUNSET DRIVE
SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA
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) Commendation for founder of Bicycle Action Committee: Richard A. Cahlin
b) Proclamation for Daisy Harrell
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H. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a) Minutes of May 17, 2016
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 declaring that the personal property, described in the attached list,
is “surplus” and authorizing the City Manager to dispose of the “surplus” items.
(City Manager-Procurement) 3/5
2. A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the fiscal year 2016
Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Agreement for the
purchase of three tablet computers for South Miami Police Officers in the
amount of $4,540.00. 3/5
(City Manager-Grants)
3. A Resolution relating to budget; authorizing a transfer of $5,000 from
Contingency to Maintenance & Repair-Park Facility account. 3/5
(City Manager-Parks & Recreation)
4. A Resolution relating to budget; authorizing a transfer of $8,000 from Fuel &
Lubricant to Repair & Maintenance – Operating Equipment account. 3/5
(City Manager-Parks & Recreation)
5. A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to pay EAC Consulting, Inc. to
complete construction documents for Twin Lakes Drive (SW 64th Avenue)
Drainage Improvements. 3/5
(City Manager-Public Works)
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6. A Resolution authorizing a temporary change in the permitted hours of
construction operations of Miami Dade County Water & Sewer Department to
perform work on SW 71 Street, between SW 58 Court and US 1. 3/5
(City Manager-Public Works)
7. A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to purchase residential garbage
containers from Rehrig Pacific Company. 3/5
(City Manager-Public Works)
8. A Resolution re-appointing Shari Kamali, an active employee of the City
designated by the City Manager to serve on the City of South Miami Pension
Board for a two-year term ending June 6, 2018. 3/5
(City Commission)
N. RESOLUTION(S)
9. A Resolution re-appointing Donald Jackson to serve on the South Miami
Community Redevelopment Agency for a two-year term ending June 6, 2018. 3/5
(Vice Mayor Welsh)
10. A Resolution of the Mayor and City Commission of the City of South Miami
requesting that the Florida Legislature amend Florida Statutes, Section 775.085,
to include enhanced penalties for felonies and misdemeanors committed against
law enforcement officers, firefighters, and emergency services personnel due to
their employment status. 3/5
(Commissioner Liebman)
11. A Resolution of the City of South Miami encouraging stricter enforcement of
Miami-Dade County Ordinance, Section 5-4, regarding cruelty to animals, to
address abandonment of animals in the Everglades. 3/5
(Commissioner Harris)
O. RESOLUTION(S) PUBLIC HEARING(S)
12. A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and enter into a two-
year contract, including a one-year option to renew, with Keefe McCullough &
CO., LLP as an external financial auditor. 3/5
(City Manager)
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P. ORDINANCE(S) THIRD READING(S) PUBLIC HEARING(S)
13. An Ordinance amending Section 20-4.2 of the City of South Miami’s Land
Development Code to add criteria for the City’s approval of the subdivision of
land, including subdivision by a waiver of plat or through the process set forth in
Chapter 28 of the Miami-Dade County Code. 3/5
(Commissioners Harris and Edmond)
Q. ORDINANCE(S) SECOND READING(S) PUBLIC HEARING(S)
14. An Ordinance relating to the City’s Schedule of Fee and Fines; amending
ordinance 22-14-2200 to increase some fees, adding new fees, and deleting
some fees from the schedule. 3/5
(City Manager)
R. ORDINANCE(S) FIRST READING(S) PUBLIC HEARING(S)
NONE
S. ORDINANCE(S) FIRST READING(S)
15. An Ordinance amending Chapter 13A, Section 13A-22 of the City of South Miami
Code of Ordinances, entitled “Balloon Regulations,” providing for the regulation
of balloon usage and balloon releases in the City limits. 3/5
(Mayor Stoddard & Vice Mayor Welsh)
16. An Ordinance amending the Land Development Code, Article III, “Zoning
Regulations,” Section 20-3.6, “Supplemental Regulations,” to amend and clarify
the height limitations on fences, walls, hedges and similar features in residential
zoning districts. 3/5
(City Manager-Planning & Zoning)
17. An Ordinance amending Section 20-5.4, “Complete applications required,”
Section 20-5.5, “Applications requiring public hearings,” and Section 20-5.6,
“Applications in general,” of the South Miami Land Development Code to
establish requirements for a transportation impact analysis, and other changes
including correction of names, clarifying notice requirements, and establishing
authority to defer an item. 3/5
(City Manager-Planning & Zoning)
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T. 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 O1R 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.”