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City Commission Agenda Item Report
Meeting Date: February 5, 2019
Submitted by: Nkenga Payne
Submitting Department: City Clerk
Item Type: Minutes
Agenda Section:
Subject:
01.15.19 minutes
Suggested Action:
Attachments:
01.15.19 minutes.pdf
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CITY COMMISSION MINUTES
January 15, 2019
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City of South Miami
Regular City Commission Minutes
January 15, 2019
The City Commission met in regular session on Tuesday, January 15, 2019, beginning at
7:00 p.m., in the City Commission Chambers, 6130 Sunset Drive, South Miami, FL.
A) SILENCE OR TURN OFF ALL CELL PHONES
C) ROLL CALL
The following members of the City Commission were present: Mayor Philip Stoddard,
Vice Mayor Walter Harris, Commissioner Josh Liebman, Commissioner Bob Welsh and
Commissioner Luis Gil.
Also in attendance were: Steven Alexander, City Manager, Thomas Pepe, City Attorney
and Nkenga A. Payne, City Clerk.
D) MOMENT OF SILENCE
E) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited in unison.
F) LOBBYIST(S) ADDRESSING THE CITY COMMISSION TONIGHT MUST HAVE BEEN
REGISTERED WITH THE CITY CLERK
H) APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Ha.) 12.13.18 Special Meeting minutes
Hb.) 12.13.18 minutes
Moved by Mayor Stoddard, seconded by Commissioner Welsh, the motion to approve
the minutes passed by a 5 - 0 vote:
Yea: Mayor Stoddard
Vice Mayor Harris
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Commissioner Liebman
Commissioner Welsh
Commissioner Gil
Nay : None
I) CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
(report attached)
J) CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT
Mr. Pepe reported that he received correspondence from the attorney regarding the
Southeastern Investment case requesting a three month extension. He responded that he
would not recommend an extension without having a time table of everything that needs to be
completed. The attorney has also requested a workshop to present the proposed project to the
Commission and the community. Although it is the Commission's decision, Mr. Alexander is not
comfortable with an extension. A shade meeting was scheduled for February 5, 2019 to discuss
the issue.
The Clean Power Plan litigation hasn't gone anywhere at this point, the EPA has
continued to request and have been granted 30 day extensions.
FPL appeal is going to according to schedule; a brief will be due in approximately 60
days.
K) PUBLIC REMARKS
There were no speakers for public remarks.
L) BOARDS AND COMMITTEES, APPOINTMENTS, ETC.
M) COMMISSION REPORTS, DISCUSSION & REMARKS
The following is a summary of Commission remarks:
Harris: upcoming election, recreate SM Homeowners Association, and biggest
complaints of resident are traffic issues.
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Welsh: University of North Carolina the base of the Silent Sam monument was removed
by the chancellor of the university and confederate soldiers monuments at City of Miami
cemetery.
Gil: thanked Orlando Borges and Fellowship Church for bicycles donations for the
holiday event.
Liebman: success of the team building/visioning workshop.
Stoddard: thanked South Miami Rotary for two grants, learn to swim program
and afterschool lunch program and also thanked participants in program for public information
regarding flood rating.
At this point it was moved by Mayor Stoddard and seconded by Vice Mayor Harris to
add the add-on item to the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously.
After the Commission discussion all items were pulled from the Consent.
N) CONSENT AGENDA
O) RESOLUTION(S)
1.) A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and to enter into a
contract with Leadex Corporation to supply and install new poured-in-place
rubber mulch surfacing at multiple City parks. 3/5 (City Manager-Parks &
Recreation)
Moved by Mayor Stoddard, seconded by Vice Mayor Harris, the motion to approve
Resolution No. 009-19-15281 authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and to enter into a
contract with Leadex Corporation to supply and install new poured-in-place rubber mulch
surfacing at multiple City parks passed by a 5 - 0 vote:
Yea: Mayor Stoddard
Vice Mayor Harris
Commissioner Liebman
Commissioner Welsh
Commissioner Gil
Nay : None
2.) A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and to enter into a
contract with Cunano Builders Corporation for a new fence system and
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observation platform at Brewer Park. 3/5 (City Manager-Parks & Recreation)
After the discussion on this item, it was moved by Vice Mayor Harris, seconded by
Commissioner Welsh, the motion to defer this item passed by a 4 - 1 vote:
Yea: Vice Mayor Harris
Commissioner Liebman
Commissioner Welsh
Commissioner Gil
Nay : Mayor Stoddard
B) ADD-ON ITEM(S)
Ba.) A Resolution rescheduling the City Commission meeting of Tuesday, February
19, 2019.
Moved by Mayor Stoddard, seconded by Vice Mayor Harris, the motion to approve
Resolution No. 010-19-15282 rescheduling the City Commission meeting of Tuesday, February
19, 2019 passed by a 5 - 0 vote:
Yea: Mayor Stoddard
Vice Mayor Harris
Commissioner Liebman
Commissioner Welsh
Commissioner Gil
Nay : None
3.) A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and to enter into a
multi-year contract with South Miami United F.C., Inc. for the management of
youth soccer program services at South Miami Park. 3/5 (City Manager-Parks
& Recreation)
Moved by Mayor Stoddard, seconded by Vice Mayor Harris, the motion to approve
Resolution No. 011-19-15283 authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and to enter into a
multi-year contract with South Miami United F.C., Inc. for the management of youth soccer
program services at South Miami Park passed by a 5 - 0 vote:
Yea: Mayor Stoddard
Vice Mayor Harris
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Commissioner Liebman
Commissioner Welsh
Commissioner Gil
Nay : None
4.) A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to adopt the City of South Miami
Program for Public Information document. 3/5 (City Manager-Planning
Department)
David Stroud of the Wood Company addressed the Commission and stated that the
information is exaggerated on the map because information about flood insurance policy is
private.
Moved by Mayor Stoddard, seconded by Vice Mayor Harris, the motion to approve
Resolution No. 012-19-15284 authorizing the City Manager to adopt the City of South Miami
Program for Public Information document passed by a 5 - 0 vote:
Yea: Mayor Stoddard
Vice Mayor Harris
Commissioner Liebman
Commissioner Welsh
Commissioner Gil
Nay : None
5.) A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to adopt the Repetitive Loss Area
Analysis document.
Moved by Mayor Stoddard, seconded by Vice Mayor Harris, the motion to approve
Resolution No. 013-19-15285 authorizing the City Manager to adopt the Repetitive Loss Area
Analysis document passed by a 5 - 0 vote:
Yea: Mayor Stoddard
Vice Mayor Harris
Commissioner Liebman
Commissioner Welsh
Commissioner Gil
Nay : None
6.) A Resolution directing the City Clerk to notify property owners of City initiated
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ordinances changing the actual zoning map designation of their parcels under
certain conditions. 3/5 (City Manager)
Moved by Mayor Stoddard, seconded by Vice Mayor Harris, the motion to approve
Resolution No. 014-19-15286 directing the City Clerk to notify property owners of City initiated
ordinances changing the actual zoning map designation of their parcels under certain
conditions passed by a 5 - 0 vote:
Yea: Mayor Stoddard
Vice Mayor Harris
Commissioner Liebman
Commissioner Welsh
Commissioner Gil
Nay : None
P) RESOLUTION(S) PUBLIC HEARING(S)
This item was deferred.
7.) A Resolution relating to a Variance application to reduce the minimum front
setback area requirement and to increase the maximum impervious coverage
requirement for a residential townhouse building located at 6606 SW 56
Street. 4/5 (City Manager-Planning Department)
Q) ORDINANCE(S) SECOND READING(S) PUBLIC HEARING(S)
8.) An Ordinance amending the City of South Miami Code of Ordinances, Chapter
IV Alcoholic Beverages, Article I, Sections 4-6, titled “Definitions of
establishments; hours of operation; definition of alcoholic beverages” to revise
the definitions and hours of operation. 3/5 (Commissioner Liebman)
The public hearing was opened and closed with no speakers.
It was moved by Mayor Stoddard and seconded by Commissioner Liebman to substitute
the ordinance with Mr. Pepe's ordinance with some minor changes. The motion was approved
unanimously.
Moved by Mayor Stoddard, seconded by Commissioner Liebman, the motion to approve
as amended Ordinance No. 01-19-2314 amending the City of South Miami Code of Ordinances,
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Chapter IV Alcoholic Beverages, Article I, Sections 4-6, titled “Definitions of establishments;
hours of operation; definition of alcoholic beverages” to revise the definitions and hours of
operation passed by a 5 - 0 vote:
Yea: Mayor Stoddard
Vice Mayor Harris
Commissioner Liebman
Commissioner Welsh
Commissioner Gil
Nay : None
9.) An Ordinance amending the City of South Miami Land Development Code,
Chapter 20, Article IV, Section. 20-4.5, subsection F (4) and subsection M for
the purposes that include defining a Dade County Slash Pine, Pinus elliottii var.
Densa, as a hardwood tree, increasing the required percentage of native trees
and requiring installation of Dade County Pines where the Land Development
Code requires installation of other trees. 3/5 (Commissioner Welsh)
The public hearing was opened and closed with no speakers.
After the discussion of this item, it was moved by Commissioner Liebman, seconded by
Commissioner Welsh, the motion to defer this item for 6 months passed by a 5 - 0 vote:
Yea: Mayor Stoddard
Vice Mayor Harris
Commissioner Liebman
Commissioner Welsh
Commissioner Gil
Nay : None
R) ORDINANCE(S) FIRST READING(S)
G) PRESENTATIONS
G1.) Florida Power & Light (FPL) - Alex Acosta
Mr. Acosta made a presentation to the Commission regarding the benefits of LED street
lighting.
S) ADJOURNMENT
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There being no further business to come before this Body, the meeting was adjourned
at 8:24 p.m.
Attest:
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Nkenga A. Payne
City Clerk
Approved:
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Philip K. Stoddard
Mayor
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CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
M E M O R A N D U M
TO: The Honorable Mayor & Members of the City Commission
FROM: Steven Alexander
DATE: January 15, 2019
SUBJECT: Managers Report
At the request of the applicant I am deferring Item #7 until the February 5
Commission meeting to enable the applicant to work with staff regarding
changes intended to address issues that were raised at the Planning
Board.
The Department of Economic Opportunity has approved our recent
revisions to the Comprehensive Plan including the total of 63.12 acres of
Park and Open Space. Based on the most recent population estimate we
are well over the amount of Park and Open Space even at our unusually
high ratio for acres of Park and Open Space to people.
The ownership of the Shops at Sunset Place is going to hold two more
workshops related to their proposed renovation of their property to allow
citizens to voice their questions and opinions. The first one will be January
23, at South Miami Hospital - Victor E. Clarke Education Center 6200 SW 73
Street, South Miami, FL 33143. And the second one will be January 29, at
the Higher Praise and Worship Center 6610 SW 59 place, South Miami.
Both will start at 7 pm. The public is invited to attend.
As you know there are many components to the process necessary to
enable the redevelopment of the area surrounding the Metro Rail station.
The first mailing of notices is set to occur this Friday and it will be followed
by several public hearings and additional advertisements, each with their
own schedules and deadlines. Therefore, and to facilitate the best
possible product we suggest the Commission meeting which would
regularly be held February 19 be held on February 26. This will allow
proper notice and production of necessary documentation for this body’s
deliberations. I would encourage the introduction and passage of a
resolution to facilitate this proposed date change.
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CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
M E M O R A N D U M
I believe that I can help save over $17,000 of CRA funds if the City
Commission passes a resolution requesting the County proceed with the
redevelopment and necessary rezoning of their South Miami Gardens
project. It is my belief that the County, not the City controls the zoning on
County owned properties, which this one is, and if that is the case, it is
unnecessary for the CRA and the City to rezone this property. Without
objection, we will draft the necessary resolution for the next Commission
meeting.
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