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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, December 20, 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
H. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a) Minutes of December 6, 2016
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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 authorizing the City Manager to install light-emitting diode (LED)
light fixtures at Marshall Williamson Park from Miami Electric Masters, LLC. 3/5
(City Manager-Parks & Recreation)
2. A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to permit A. Palmer Roofing, Inc. to
repair dugout roofs located at Murray Park and Palmer Park. 3/5
(City Manager-Parks & Recreation)
3. A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to purchase decorative garbage and
recycling containers from Quick Crete Products Corp. (QCP) in the amount of
$23,044 for the City and the Downtown area. 3/5
(City Manager-Public Works)
4 A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to purchase active shooter response
rifles for the Special Weapons & Tactics Team (SWAT) from Arms Unlimited. 3/5
(City Manager-Police)
5. A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to purchase and install emergency
equipment for new police vehicles from Dana Safety Supply. 3/5
(City Manager-Police)
6. A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to purchase one (1) new police
interceptor sedan from Hub City Ford. 3/5
(City Manager-Police)
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7. A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to purchase seven (7) Ford Utility
Interceptor Police Vehicles by piggybacking on the agreement between Duval
Ford and the Florida Sheriffs Association. 3/5
(City Manager-Police)
8. A Resolution approving Das Renn Treffen to hold its 3rd Annual Porsche Car
Show on Sunday, February 26, 2017 on 72nd street (Sunset Drive) from South
Dixie Highway to 57th avenue (Red Road). 3/5
(City Manager-Parks & Recreation)
9. A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to permit the South Miami Black
Cultural Affairs Foundation to hold its South Miami Unity Parade and MLK Remix
Black History Festival and to waive all special event fees and insurance
requirements. 3/5
(City Manager-Parks & Recreation)
10. A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to permit VolksBlast, Inc. to hold its
Annual Car Show event on Sunday, February 12, 2017, on 72nd street (Sunset
Drive) from South Dixie Highway to 57th avenue (Red Road) and to waive City
fees and services. 3/5
(City Manager-Parks & Recreation)
N. RESOLUTION(S)
11. A Resolution approving the annual South Miami Community Redevelopment
Agency budget for Fiscal Year beginning October 1, 2016 and ending September
30, 2017; approving the appropriations and anticipated expenditure of the funds
and authorizing the Agency to transmit the budget to Miami-Dade County for
final approval. (Deferred 11.01.16, 11.15.16, 12.06.16) 3/5
(SMCRA)
12. A Resolution of the Mayor and City Commission of the City of South Miami,
Florida, Co-designating the portion of S.W. 64th Street as “Pastor Rodney B.
James Street” directing the City Clerk to submit this Resolution to Miami-Dade
County and to take all other necessary actions to carry out the purpose of this
Resolution. 3/5
(Commission Liebman)
O. RESOLUTION(S) PUBLIC HEARING(S)
(NONE)
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P. ORDINANCE(S) SECOND READING(S) PUBLIC HEARING(S)
13. An Ordinance amending the City of South Miami Code of Ordinances, Chapter 2,
Section 2-2.1 (J) and (O) to provide additional administrative procedure for
public comments and quasi-judicial proceedings. (Deferred 12.06.16) 3/5
(Commission Liebman)
14. An Ordinance amending the site plan and ordinances adopting and amending
same for the Valencia Building located at 6001 SW 70th Street which site plan
was adopted by Ordinance 24-01-1755 and amended by Ordinance 06-10-2031;
the amendment permits, by right, office, business and professional uses in the
first floor commercial spaces. 3/5
(City Manager)
Q. ORDINANCE(S) FIRST READING(S)
15. An Ordinance amending the South Miami Pension Plan to implement the
Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of South Miami and Dade
County Police Benevolent Association Lieutenants and Captains by amending
Chapter 16, Article II, Section 16-12, “Definitions” by amending the definitions of
Annual Compensation and final average compensation, as it applies to the Police
Lieutenants and Police Captains and by Adding A Definition for Police Officer; by
amending Sec. 16-19, “Contributions” to place a limit on the total contributions
made in any fiscal year by Police Lieutenants and Police Captains; and amending
Chapter 16, Article II Section 16-23 (a)(2) to clarify how certain payments are to
be treated under Section 415(b) of the Internal Revenue Code and amending
Chapter 16, Article II, by creating Section 16-27, “Preservation of Benefits Plan”.
(City Manager-Finance) 3/5
R. 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.”