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City of South Miami
Regular City Commission Minutes
March 20, 2018
A. SILENCE OR TURN OFF ALL CELL PHONES
B. ADD-ON ITEM(S)
c. ROLL CALL
The following members of the City CornFhis~ion were present: Mayor Stoddard, Vice
Mayor Harris, Commissioner Welsh, Commis~i0~'ll1ctiebman, Comtnls~ipner Gil.
Also in attendance were: City Man~f5~r Steven AI!;~xander, City Attorney Thomas F. "", , --"
Pepe, Esq., City Clerk Maria M. Menendez, CMC." $'\> ':f("
D. MOMENT OF SILENCE
E. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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C;QMMISSION·TONIGHT MUST HAVE BEEN
.. ··a). Award ofAppreciatign to Kathe Holmes for donating a vest to the K-9b) Florida
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H. APPROIIAtlilF MINUTES
a) Minutes!ilf March 6, 2018
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The Minutes of ~arch 6, 2018 were unanimously approved as presented.
1. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
(See attached)
J. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT [City Attorney reminder: Remarks are limited to those
CITY COMMISSION MINUTES
March 20, 2018
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matters that are not quasi-judicial. Any comment on a quasi-judicial matter may be
made when the item is called and the speaker is under oath.]
2 Summary of City Attorney's Report: contacted the attorneys representing the City
3 of Weston about engaging in that litigation, and a resolution is before the Commission to that
4 effect tonight.
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K. PUBLIC REMARKS
At the opening of Public Remarks the ;foll~tving individuals addressed the
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Commission: Dick Ward, Scott Rosenbum, Steven cogy,\,leeJa~Qbs, Zac Cosner, George Milian,
Marisa Chauvet, Rene Garcia. .' "'''>
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At this time there was a video pr\1$entation regarding the gYm.
BOARDS & COMMITIEES APPOINTMENTS; ~TC.
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Donald Jackson ha~:.b~~n .appointed :yi:commissioner Gil to the Parks and
Recreation Board, as ~~r Citycbarter AfLllr • Sec. 8 A, for a two-year term
ending March 19, 2020.'
Jenr)it~r~.Llorente has been apPQinted'by Commissioner Liebman to the
Green'·'Task Force,as per City Charter Art. II, Sec. 8 A, for a two-year term
ending March 19, 2020.
Orlalji:l~BOrg~sh~~~:en~pPoint~dbY Commissioner Welsh, substituting Gary
Robinsoq,tp the Plan[ling Board; as per City Charter Art. II, Sec. 8 A, for a two-
year term ~nding March 19, 2020.
d)S.llbrata Basu h<l~ been appointed by Commissioner Welsh, substituting Beth
Sch~frtz, to th~ • .Environmental Review and Preservation Board, as per City
Chartef\~rt. II,S.¢C. 8 A, for a two-year term ending March 19, 2020.
M. COMMISSION REPORTS, DISCUSSION & REMARKS
26 Summary of Commission Remarks: the Van Smith Park; Saturday's rally in support
27 of Parkland's students against gun violence; thanking the participants at the rally; the gym
28 issue; welcoming the newly elected director of the PBA.
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N. CONSENT AGENDA
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March 20, 2018
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1. A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to purchase one vehicle from
Prestige Ford and install emergency equipment with Dana Safety Supply.
3/5 (City Manager-Police)
3 Moved by Mayor Stoddard, seconded by Vice Mayor Harris, the motion to approve
4 Resolution No. 037-18-15069 authorizing the City Manager to purchase one vehicle from
5 Prestige Ford and install emergency equipment with Dana Safety Supply, passed by a 5 -0 vote:
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Yea:
Nay:
Mayor Stoddard
Vice Mayor Harris ..
Commissioner welsh
Commissioner Liebman
Commissi6l1et'Gii
None
2. A Resolution authorizing the CitY'l'v'Iaqa~eritQ)i:lUrchase sixV~hicies from Alan
Jay Fleet Sales andjnstall emergencY,equipment with Dana Safety Supply.
3/5 (City Manager7Police)
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Moved by Mayor Stoddard, seconded byViceNlayor ~Jrr'iS, the motion to approve
Resolution No. 038-18-1507QauthorizingtneCity Man~ger to purchase six vehicles from Alan
Jay Fleet Sales and install emerg~ncy equipment witnDana$afl=W Supply, passed by a 5 -0
vote:
3.
Yea:
Nay:
. Mayo( Stodd'lrd
Vice Mayor Harris
Commissioher Welsh
Commissioner Liebman
Commissioner Gil
None
A Resolution al,lthorizing the City Manager to purchase services and software
solutionsfrorn Superion for the Police Department.
3/5 (CitVManager-Police)
18 Moved by Mayor Stoddard, seconded by Vice Mayor Harris, the motion to approve
19 Resolution No. 039-18-15071 authorizing the City Manager to purchase services and software
20 solutions from Superion for the Police Department, passed by a 5 -0 vote:
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Yea:
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March 20, 2018
Mayor Stoddard
Vice Mayor Harris
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Nay:
Commissioner Welsh
Commissioner Liebman
Commissioner Gil
None
4. A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to purchase Check Point firewall
software appliance for the South Miami Police department.
3/5 (City Manager-Police)
Moved by Mayor Stoddard, seconded by Vice MaY~rHarris, the motion to approve
Resolution No. 040-18-15072 authorizing the City Mal1~~er to purchase Check Point firewall
software appliance for the South Miami Police department, passed.by a 5 -0 vote:
5.
Yea:
Nay:
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Mayor Stoddard
Vice M ay6rHa rris
CommissionerWelsh
Commissioner Liebman
cciinmissioner Gil·
None
A Resolufion·authorizingthe City.rv1;lnager to p~rmit Rhino Services
inst"Unew netting and sportst!Jrfforthebatting cages at Palmer Park.
(City Manager-Parks & Recreation) ...
Inc. to
3/5
MovedbyMayor Sto.qdardisecom;l~d by Vi~E! Mayor Harris, the motion to approve
Resolution No; 041'18-15073 authorizing the City Manager to permit Rhino Services Inc. to
install new netting and sports turf for the batting cages at Palmer Park, passed by a 5 -0 vote:
Yea:
Nay:
Mayor Stoddard
Vice Mayor Harris
Commissioner Welsh
Commissioner Liebman
Commissioner Gil
None
7. A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to permit FLAF Sports Services, Inc.
to perform professional resurfacing and painting services for tennis, handball,
and basketball courts at Brewer Park. 3/5
(City Manager-Parks & Recreation)
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March 20, 2018
1 Moved by Mayor Stoddard, seconded by Vice Mayor Harris, the motion to approve
2. Resolution No. 042.-18-15074 authorizing the City Manager to permit FLAF Sports Services, Inc.
3 to perform professional resurfacing and painting services for tennis, handball, and basketball
4 courts at Brewer Park, passed by a 5 -0 vote:
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Yea:
Nay:
Mayor Stoddard
Vice Mayor Harris
Commissioner Welsh
Commissioner Liebman
Commissioner Gil
None
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8. A Resolution authorizing the CitY.Manager to permit:trident Surfacing, Inc. to
refinish the indoor, hardwoOd basketball court .at the Gibson-Bethel
Community Center. 3/5
(City Manager-Parks & Recreatiori).
9 Moved by Mayor Stoddard, seconded by Vice Mayor Harris, the motion to approve
10 Resolution No. 043-18-15075 authorizihg.theCity Managerto"permit Trident Surfacing, Inc. to
11 refinish the indoor, hard wood basketball court at theGibsonCB~thel Community Center, passed
12. by a 5 -0 vote:
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Yea: Mayor Stoddard
Vice MayOrHarris
CommissionerWelsh
Commissioner Liebman
Commissioner Gil
None
13. AcI),esolution authorizingthe City Manager to execute a professional service
work order fOf?RS Engineering Inc., for the bid and construction engineering
insp~c:tior s~.~YiSes for the Drainage Improvements of SW 59th Avenue
between SW74th Street and SW 80th Street. 3/5
(City Manager-Public Works)
17 Moved by Mayor Stoddard, seconded by Vice Mayor Harris, the motion to approve
18 Resolution No. 044-18-15076 authorizing the City Manager to execute a professional service
19 work order for SRS Engineering Inc., for the bid and construction engineering inspection
2.0 services for the Drainage Improvements of SW 59th Avenue between SW 74th Street and SW
2.1 80th Street, passed by a 5 -0 vote:
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March 20, 2018
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Yea:
Nay:
Mayor Stoddard
Vice Mayor Harris
Commissioner Welsh
Commissioner Liebman
Commissioner Gil
None
14. A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with Play-
Tech Construction Corp. in an amount n07,;,~?exceed $6,050 for the purchase
and installation of rubber mulchwithini~xisting planters. 3/5
(City Manager-Public Works)
4 Moved by Mayor Stoddard, seconded byVic~ Mayor Harris, tbe.motion to approve
5 Resolution No. 045-18-15077 authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with Play-
6 Tech Construction Corp. in an amount not to exceed $6,050 fpr the purchaseand installation of
7 rubber mulch within existing planters, passed by aS~,O vote~
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Yea:
Nay:
Mayor Stoddard
Vice Mayor Harris
CommissioherWelsh
Comrriissioner Liebman
CommisSionerGil
None
17. A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to purchase one vehicle from Duval
Ford and instalillmergency equipment with Dana Safety Supply.
3/5 (City Manager-Police)
12 Movedby Mayor Stoddard, seconded by Vice Mayor Harris, the motion to approve
13 Resolution No. 046-18-15078 authorizing the City Manager to purchase one vehicle from Duval
14 Ford and install emergency equipment with Dana Safety Supply, passed by a 5 -0 vote:
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Yea:
Nay:
Mayor Stoddard
Vice Mayor Harris
Commissioner Welsh
Commissioner Liebman
Commissioner Gil
None
18. A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to purchase ten Electronic Control
Devices and Equipment from Axon Enterprise.
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March 20, 2018
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3/5 (City Manager-Police)
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2 Moved by Mayor Stoddard, seconded by Vice Mayor Harris, the motion to approve
3 Resolution No. 047-18-15079 authorizing the City Manager to purchase ten Electronic Control
4 Devices and Equipment from Axon Enterprise, passed by a 5 -0 vote:
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Yea:
Nay:
O. RESOLUTION(S)
Mayor Stoddard
Vice Mayor Harris
Commissioner Welsh
Commissioner Liebman
Commissioner Gjl
None
A Resolution authorizing the Cityl\/lanagedb waive prograrrHees for Spring
Break Camp, from March 26th through March 30th. 2018. 3/5
(City Manager-Parks & Recreation)
11 This item was pulled from th~ Con~~nt for further comments. Parks and Recreation
12 Director, Pough provided clarification.
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14 Moved by Mayor Stoddard,seconded by Vice Mayor Harris, the motion to approve
15 Resolution No. 048-18-15080 authorizing the City Manager to waive program fees for Spring
16 Break Camp, from March 26ththrpughMarch 30th, 2018, passed by a 5 -0 vote:
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Yea:
Nay:
Mayor Stoddard
Vice Mayor Harris
Cbmmissioner Welsh
Commissioner Liebman
Commissioner Gil
None
9. A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and to enter into a
contract with Anjed Group, Inc. for a new asphalt walk/jog path at South
Miami Park and various other asphalt and concrete projects at mUltiple City
Par~. m
(City Manager-Parks & Recreation)
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1 The Commission discussed this item. The City Attorney advised that the only way to
2 change the proposal would be by rejecting all bids and starting allover again.
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4 Moved by Mayor Stoddard, seconded by Vice Mayor Harris, the motion to approve
5 Resolution No. 049-18-15081 authorizing the City Managerto negotiate and to enter into a
6 contract with Anjed Group, Inc. for a new asphalt walk/jog path at South Miami Park and
7 various other asphalt and concrete projects at multiple City Parks, passed by a 4 -1 vote:
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Yea:
Nay:
Mayor Stoddard
Vice Mayor Harris
Commissioner Liebman
Commissioner.GiI
Commission'E!r Welsh
10. A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and enter into a
contract with DW Homeworks •. Inc" for repairs to the sidewalk due to
Hurricane Irma. 3/5
(City Manager-Public Works)
12 Moved by Mayor Stoddard, seconded byCotnmissionef Welsh, the motion to approve
13 Resolution No. 050-18:15082 aythorizing the City M~nager to negotiate and enter into a
14 contract with DW Homeworks,lnc., for repai.rstothesidewalk due to Hurricane Irma, passed
15 by a 5 -0 vote:
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Yea:
Nay: .
Mayor Stoddard
Vice Mayor Harris
Commissioner Welsh
.. Commissioner Liebman
COmmissioner Gil
None
11. A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and enter into a
contractwith.'H&R Paving, Inc .. for repairs to the pavement infrastructure
damaged by Hurricane Irma. 3/5
(City Manager-Public Works)
20 Moved by Mayor Stoddard, seconded by Commissioner Welsh, the motion to approve
21 Resolution No. 051-18-15083 authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and enter into a
22 contract with H&R Paving, Inc., for repairs to the pavement infrastructure damaged by
23 Hurricane Irma, passed by a 5 -0 vote:
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Yea:
Nay:
Mayor Stoddard
Vice Mayor Harris
Commissioner Welsh
Commissioner Liebman
Commissioner Gil
None
12. A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a professional service
work order for Stantec Consulting Services Inc" for Sunset Drive road
modifications west of SW 61st Court and Median Landscape Improvements
from SW 69th Avenue to US1. 3/5
(City Manager-Public Works)
This item was pulled from the Consent for further comments.
Moved by Mayor Stoddard, seconded by Commissioner Welsh, the motiOn to approve
Resolution No. 052-18-15084 authorizr~gthe.City Managerto execute a professional service
work order for Stantec Consulting Services Inc,.for SunsefDrjve road modifications west of SW
61st Court and Median Landscape Improvementsfrom SW 69th Avenue to US1, passed by a 5 -
o vote:
Yea:
Nay:
Mayor Stodda rd
Vice Mayor Harris
.CommissionerWelsh
Commissioner Liebman
Commissioner Gil
None
A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to remove street sign obelisks
lOcated throughout the city. 3/5
(Cityllllanager-public Works)
15 This item was also pulled from Consent for further comments.
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17 Moved by Mayor Stoddard, seconded by Vice Mayor Harris, the motion to approve
18 Resolution No. 053-18-15085 authorizing the City Manager to remove street sign obelisks
19 located throughout the city, passed by a 5 -0 vote:
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Yea:
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March 20, 2018
Mayor Stoddard
Vice Mayor Harris
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Nay:
Commissioner Welsh
Commissioner Liebman
Commissioner Gil
None
16. A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and enter into a
contract with Ram-Tech Construction for parking repairs to the Girl Scout Lot
located at 6609 SW 60th Street. 3/5
(City Manager-Public Works)
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The Commission discussed this item, followed by:. cl'motion to remove "Girl Scout"
from the resolution. Moved by Commissioner Welsh,secondedbY!V1ayor Stoddard, the motion
passed unanimously. The Commission also discu$sed changing the.'~esign of the parking area,
and the City Manager recommended rejecting the proposal and starting~1I over again.
Moved by Mayor Stoddard, seconded by C6'mmissione~Liebman, the'h"Iotion to table A
Resolution authorizing the City Managerto negotiate and enter into a contract With Ram-Tech
Construction for parking repairs to theG.irlScout Lot located at 6609 SW 60th Street, passed by
a 5 -0 vote:
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Yea:
Nay:
Mayor Stoddard
Vice Mayor Harris
Commissioner Welsh
Commissioner Liebman
Commissioner Gil
None
A Resolution appointing William T. Lapane to serve on
Recreation Board for atwo-year term ending March 19,2020.
(City Commissi6n)
the Parks and
3/5
17 Moved by M~yor Stoddard, seconded by Vice Mayor Harris, the motion to approve
18 Resolution No. 054-18-15086 appointing William T. Lapane to serve on the Parks and
19 Recreation Board for a twocyear term ending March 19, 2020, passed by a 5 -0 vote:
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Yea:
Nay:
CITY COMMISSION MINUTES
March 20, 2018
Mayor Stoddard
Vice Mayor Harris
Commissioner Welsh
Commissioner Liebman
Commissioner Gil
None
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20. A Resolution appointing Omar A. Morales to serve on the Environmental
Review and Preservation Board for a two-year term ending March 19, 2020.
3/5 (City Commission)
4 Moved by Mayor Stoddard, seconded by Vice Mayor Harris, the motion to approve
5 Resolution No. 055-18-15087 appointing Omar A. Morales to serve on the Environmental
6 Review and Preservation Board for a two-year term ending March 19, 2020, passed by a 5 -0
7 vote:
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Yea:
Nay:
Mayor Stoddard
Vice Mayor Harris
Commissiol'lerWelsh
Commissioner Liebman
Commissioner Gil
None
A Resolution urging the. State of Florida .to bring its educational
compliance with the Federal "Every Student Succeeds Act".
(Mayor Stoddard)
plans into
3/5
12 Moved by M~yor Stoddard, secondedby Vi.te Mayor Harris, the motion to approve
13 Resolution No. 056-18:15088 urging the State of Florida to bring its educational plans into
14 compliance with the Federal "Every Student Succeeds Act", passed by a 5 -0 vote:
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~ay :
Mayor Stoddard
Vice Mayo(Harris
Commissioner Welsh
Commissioner Liebman
Commissioner Gil
None
A Resolution of the Mayor and City Commission of the City of South Miami.
Florida, optiosing Senate Bill 1304 (SB 1304) and House Bill 1033 (HB 1033) and
urging the Florida House of Representatives and Senate not to adopt SB 1304,
and HB 1033, or any committee substitute bills or other similar legislation that
would preempt local governments from regulating and entering into
agreements with dockless bicycle sharing companies, and further directing the
city's state lobbyists to oppose any such legislation. 3/5
(Mayor Stoddard)
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1 Moved by Mayor Stoddard, seconded by Vice Mayor Harris, the motion to approve
2 Resolution No. 057-18-15089 of the Mayor and City Commission of the City of South Miami,
3 Florida, opposing Senate Bill 1304 (SB 1304) and House Bill 1033 (HB 1033) and urging the
4 Florida House of Representatives and Senate not to adopt SB 1304, and HB 1033, or any
5 committee substitute bills or other similar legislation that would preempt local governments
6 from regulating and entering into agreements with dockless bicycle sharing companies, and
7 further directing the city's state lobbyists to oppose any such legislation, passed by a 5 -0 vote:
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Yea:
Nay:
Mayor Stoddard
Vice Mayor Harris
Commissioner Welsh
Commissioner Liebman
Commis~ioner Gil
None
23. A Resolution of the City of South Miami, Florida, designating a commercial /
industrial/and mixed-use area of the City and establishing a title for such
area. (Mayor Stoddard) ," 3/5
12 This item was amended on line 23 to change the title for the area as "COMMERCIAL
13 CORE".
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15 Moved by Mayor Stoddard,secondedbyCommissionerWelsh, the motion to approve
16 as amended Resolution No. 058-18c 15091 designating a commercial/industrial/and mixed-
17 use area ofthe City and esfablishing a title for such area, passed by a 5 -0 vote:
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Nay:
Mayor Stoddard
Vice Mayor Harris
Commissioner Welsh
Commissioner Liebman
Commissioner Gil
None
24. A Resolution approving and authorizing the City Manager to execute a
Memorandum of Understanding concerning an amendment to the current
collective bargaining agreement (Lieutenants and Captains) between the
Miami-Dade County Police Benevolent Association and the City of South
Miami. 3/5
(City Manager)
A representative ofthe PBA addressed the Commission.
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2 Moved by Mayor Stoddard, seconded by Commissioner Welsh, the motion to approve
3 Resolution No. 059-18-15092 approving and authorizing the City Manager to execute a
4 Memorandum of Understanding concerning an amendment to the current collective bargaining
5 agreement (Lieutenants and Captains) between the Miami-Dade County Police Benevolent
6 Association and the City of South Miami, passed by a 5 -0 vote:
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Yea:
Nay:
Mayor Stoddard
Vice Mayor Harris
Commissioner Welsh
Commissioner Liebman
Commissioner Gil
None
A Resolution of the City Commis~ion of the City of South Miami, urging the
Miami Dade County Board of CourityCommissioners to denyth~ proposal to
extend the SR-836 "Kendall Parkway" projettpast the 2020 Urban Development
Boundary and expressing cbn,ern over the County Department of Regulatory
and Economic Resources' position as the applicant for this proposal. 3/5
(Mayor Stoddard)
16 Moved by MayorStoddard, seconded.by Vice Mayor Harris, the motion to approve
17 Resolution No. 060-18;15093 urging the Miami Dade CountyBoard of County Commissioners to
18 deny the proposal to extend the SR-836 "KendaIiParkway" project past the 2020 Urban
19 Development Boundary and expressing concern over the County Department of Regulatory and
20 Economic Resources' position as the applic'lntfor this proposal, passed by a S -0 vote:
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Yea:
Nay:
Mayor Stoddard
Vice Mayor Harris
Commissioner Welsh
Commissioner Liebman
Commissioner Gil
None
A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Red
Horse Ventures, Inc. to provide the City with expert real estate advisory services.
3/5 (City Manager)
27 At the advice of the City Attorney, this item was amended to reflect that the term
28 of the agreement will expire on September 30,2018. Motion to amend passed unanimously.
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1 Moved by Mayor Stoddard, seconded by Vice Mayor Harris, the motion to approve as
2 amended, Resolution No. 061-18-15094 authorizing the City Manager to enter into an
3 agreement with Red Horse Ventures, Inc. to provide the City with expert real estate advisory
4 services, passed by a 5 -0 vote:
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Nay:
Mayor Stoddard
Vice Mayor Harris
Commissioner Welsh
Commissioner Liebman',
Commissioner Gil, '
None
c) A Resolution of the Mayor and City~ommission of the Cityof South Miami, Florida,
hiring Weiss Serota Helfman Cole & Bierman and authorizing them to join with the
City of Weston and file a lawsuit sef;!king a declaration that the provisions
punishing elected officials set forth insection79p.33, Florida Statutes, for violating
the preemption related to t,he regulation ,offirearms and ammunition are invalid,
and inviting other local goverrnnents to join the lawsuit. 3/5
(Mayor Stoddard)
15 Moved by MayorStoddard, seconded by Vice Mayor Harris,the motion to approve as
16 Resolution No. 062-18-15095 hiring Weiss Serota HelfmanCole& Bierman and authorizing
17 them to join with the City of Westor! and file alawsuit seeking a declaration that the provisions
18 punishing elected officials ,set forth in section 79033, Florida Statutes, for violating the
19 preemption related to the regulationoffirearms and ammunition are invalid, and inviting other
20 local gO\iernments to join the lawsuit, passed by a 4-1 vote:
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Nay:
Mayor Stoddard
Vice Mayor Harris
Commissioner Welsh
Commissioner Gil
Commissioner Liebman
s. ORDINANCE(S) FIRST READING(S)
~ An Ordinance amending the Official Zoning Map; amending the designation of
the northern portion of the property located at 6075 SW 72nd Street, from
"TODD (MU-4)" to "TODD (MU-5)".
3/5 (City Manager-Planning & Zoning)
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March 20, 2018
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Ms. Tompkins presented this item.
3 The Commission discussed the proposed ordinance with staff, mainly with regard to
4 parking reduction.
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6 Attorney representing the applicant, Ines Marrero addressed the Commission.
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8 Also Architect for the project Robert Behar addressed the Commission.
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10 Moved by Mayor Stoddard, seconded by Commission~r Gil, the motion to approve An
11 Ordinance amending the Official Zoning Map; amending the' designation of the northern
12 portion of the property located at 6075 SW 72nd Street, from "rODD (MU-4)" to "TODD (MU-
13 5)", passed by a 5 -0 vote:
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Nay:
T. ADJOURNMENT
Attest
Maria M. Menendez, CMC
City Clerk
CITY COMMISSION l"'INlJTES
March 20, 2018
Mayor Stoddard
Vice Mayor Harris
Commissioner Welsh
Commissioner Liebman
Commissioner Gil
None
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Approved
Philip K. Stoddard, PhD
Mayor
THE CITY OF PI.EASANT LIVING
To:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
MEMORANDUM
The Honorable Mayor & Members of the City Commission
Steven Alexander
March 20, 2018
Managers Report
I have been working with Mark Zaher, Director, School Operations for the School
Board who informs me that Dr. Menocal, Principal Ludlum Elementary School has
been advised that the current fundraising campaign for the PTA is to terminate at
the end of the 2017-2018 School Year. All advertising signs for this PTA school
anniversary campaign are to be taken down at the end of this school year.
Furthermore, any request from the school to place signs on the fence not directly
related to Ludlum Elem Programs must be cleared through the appropriate region
office and appropriate District offices. I have reasonable assurance that this type
of advertising will no longer be permitted. The School Board wished to avoid the
possibility of a lawsuit challenging their claim to in effect being exempt from zoning
on their properties.
In other news relating to schools:
The traffic study report initiated by the City through its contractor EAC Consulting
Inc. in its recommendations section states:
"It is recommended that a traffic signal be placed at the intersection of SW 60th
Street and SW 67th Avenue to improve the safety for students, and overall level of
service. It is also recommended that the existing pedestrian crossing on SW 67th
Avenue be eliminated. Pedestrians would need to use the new signalized
intersection at SW 60th Street and SW 67th Avenue to cross the street. To alleviate
the current stacking problems with the school pick-up and drop-off areas, a
modification on the parent circulation for the K-8 Center is being proposed by
shifting the pick-upjdrop-off point closer to the east parking lot exit of the K-8
Center and using the east exit to allow traffic circulation and greater stacking
distance. The parental pick-upjdrop-off operations for the South Miami Middle
Community School would remain on SW 60th Street in addition to the new parental
pick-upjdrop-off circulation route proposed on the east side of the school. The
school bus pick-upjdrop-off operations for both schools would remain on SW 60th
THE CITY OF PLEASANT LIVING
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
MEMORANDUM
Street. Another recommendation is to build a new northbound exclusive left-turn
lane at the intersection of SW 67th Avenue and the access to the parking lot east of
the South Miami Middle Community School to improve the operation of the
northbound through movement and allow for some accumulation on the turn lane
during peak school hours."
We will endeavor to work with the School Board and the County as appropriate, to
have these recommendations become reality and thereby hopefully create a much
safer trip to and from school for our students and their families.
The County did approve 4 way stop signs at the intersection of SW 78 th St and SW
62 nd Avenue. The stop signs have now been placed and our residents are already
expressing thanks.