05.21.19City of South Miami
Regular City Commission Minutes
May 21,2019
The City Commission met in regular session on Tuesday, May 21, 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 ofthe 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 Marcus Lightfoot.
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
G) PRESENTATIONS
There was a presentation by Chief Landa and Officer Marcus Kinlaw for the PAL Track and
Field Program. Kierra Moss and Jalen Brown, participants of the program, were presented
certificates and gift cards for their great achievements. Commissioner Liebman stated that Team
Footworks will contribute funds for their trip to the Junior Olympics.
State Representative Javier Fernandez gave a recap of 2019 Legislative Session.
City lobbyists Jose Fuentes and Manny Reyes, of Becker & Poliakoff PA also addressed the
Commission regarding the 2019 Legislative Session.
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I) CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
(report attached)
J) CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT
Mr. Pepe reported on the following cases: FPL case and Red-light Camera Program.
H) APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Ha.) 04.23.19 minutes
Hb.) 05.01.19 minutes
Hc.) 05.07.19 minutes
Moved by Mayor Stoddard, seconded by Vice Mayor Harris, the motion to approve H)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES passed by a 5 -0 vote:
Yea:
Nay:
K) PUBLIC REMARKS
Mayor Stoddard
Vice Mayor Harris
Commissioner Liebman
Commissioner Welsh
Commissioner Gil
None
The following individual spoke during public remarks: Antoinette Fischer.
L) BOARDS AND COMMITTEES, APPOINTMENTS, ETC.
M) COMMISSION REPORTS, 'DISCUSSION & REMARKS
The following is a summary of Commission remarks:
Mayor Stoddard: Madison Square documents have been signed and mortgage documents
are completed.
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Commissioner Welsh: flooding on city streets; removal of trees of SW 80th Miami-Dade
County project; and abortion laws.
At this time, it was moved by Mayor Stoddard and seconded by Vice Mayor Harris to add
the two add-on items to the agenda. The motion passed unanimously.
N) CONSENT AGENDA
1.) A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the FY2018 Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) Agreement with Miami-Dade County for the
Marshall Williamson Park Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design
Project. 3/5 (City Manager)
Moved by Mayor Stoddard, seconded by Vice Mayor Harris, the motion to approve
Resolution No. 64-19-15336 authorizing the City Manager to execute the FY2018 Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) Agreement with Miami-Dade County for the Marshall
Williamson Park Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design Project passed by a 5 -0 vote:
Yea:
Nay:
Mayor Stoddard
Vice Mayor Harris
Commissioner Liebman
Commissioner Welsh
Commissioner Gil
None
2.) A Resolution of the City of South Miami authorizing the City Manager to execute
the fiscal year 2017 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG)
Agreement for the purchase of three tablet computers for South Miami Police
Officers in the amount of $4,037.3/5 (City Manager)
Moved by Mayor Stoddard, seconded by Vice Mayor Harris, the motion to approve
Resolution No. 65-19-15337 of the City of South Miami authorizing the City Manager to execute
the fiscal year 2017 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Agreement for the
purchase of three tablet computers for South Miami Police Officers in the amount of $4,037
passed by a 5 -0 vote:
Yea:
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Mayor Stoddard
Vice Mayor Harris
Commissioner Liebman
Commissioner Welsh
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Nay:
Commissioner Gil
None
3.} A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to permit and to waive special event
fees associated with Orchid Mania of South Florida's 21st annual 'Orchids in the
Park' fundraiser to be held at Dante Fascell Park on Saturday, May 25th and
Sunday, May 26th, 2019. 3/5 (City Manager-Parks & Recreation)
Moved by Mayor Stoddard, seconded by Vice Mayor Harris, the motion to approve
Resolution No. 66-19-15338 authorizing the City Manager to permit and to waive special event
fees associated with OrchidMania of South Florida's 21st annual 'Orchids in the Park' fundraiser
to be held at Dante Fascell Park on Saturday, May 25th and Sunday, May 26th, 2019 passed by a
5 -0 vote:
4.}
Yea:
Nay:
Mayor Stoddard
Vice Mayor Harris
Commissioner Liebman
Commissioner Welsh
Commissioner Gil
None
A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Department Funded
Agreement (DFA) with the Florida Department of Transportation (FOOT) for turf
landscape maintenance funding in the amount of $3,980. 3/5 (City Manager-
Public Works & Engineering)
Moved by Mayor Stoddard, seconded by Vice Mayor Harris, the motion to approve
Resolution No. 67-19-15339 authorizing the City Manager to execute a Department Funded
Agreement (DFA) with the Florida Department of Transportation (FOOT) for turf landscape
maintenance funding in the amount of $3,980 passed by a 5 -0 vote:
Yea:
Nay:
Mayor Stoddard
Vice Mayor Harris
Commissioner Liebman
Commissioner Welsh
Commissioner Gil
. None
5.} A Resolution of the Mayor and City Commission for the City of South Miami
authorizing the Mayor to sign a pledge to support and collaborate with
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municipalities, nonprofits, and institutions in the implementation of
Resilient305. 3/5 (Mayor Stoddard)
Moved by Mayor Stoddard, seconded by Vice Mayor Harris, the motion to approve
Resolution No. 68-19-15340 of the Mayor and City Commission for the City of South Miami
authorizing the Mayor to sign a pledge to support and collaborate with municipalities, nonprofits,
and institutions in the implementation of Resilient305 passed by a 5 -0 vote:
Yea:
Nay:
0) RESOLUTION(S)
Mayor Stoddard
Vice Mayor Harris
Commissioner Liebman
Commissioner Welsh
Commissioner Gil
None
§J A Resolution of the Mayor and City Commission for the City of South Miami
supporting the legalization of marijuana for recreational use. 3/5 (Vice Mayor
Harris)
Vice Mayor Harris brought this resolution forward so that the City can make a statement
regarding this issue.
It was moved by Commissioner Welsh and seconded by Mayor Stoddard to add the
following to Section 1: for people 21 years of age and older and those who distribute to minors
shall pay a hefty fine . The motion passed unanimously.
Moved by Vice Mayor Harris, seconded by Mayor Stoddard, the motion to approve as
amended Resolution No. 69-19-15341 of the Mayor and City Commission for the City of South
Miami supporting the legalization of marijuana for recreational use passed by a 4 - 1 vote:
Yea:
Nay:
Mayor Stoddard
Vice Mayor Harris
Commissioner Welsh
Commissioner Gil
Commissioner Liebman
P) RESOLUTION(S) PUBLIC HEARING(S)
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ZJ A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to negotiate a multi-year contract
with Republic Parking Systems , LLC/Lanier Parking Holdings, LLC for Parking
Enforcement Management Services . 3/5 (City Manager-Finance Department)
The public hearing on this item was opened and closed with no speakers.
Moved by Mayor Stoddard, seconded by Commissioner Welsh, the motion to approve
Resolution No. 70-19-15342 authorizing the City Manager to negotiate a multi-year contract with
Republic Parking Systems, LLC/Lanier Parking Holdings, LLC for Parking Enforcement
Management Services passed by a 5 -0 vote:
Yea:
Nay:
B) ADD-ON ITEM(S)
Mayor Stoddard
Vice Mayor Harris
Commissioner Liebman
Commissioner Welsh
Commissioner Gil
None
Ba.} An Ordinance amending the City of South Miami Code of Ordinances, Chapter 2
Titled "ADMINISTRATION AND CITY GOVERNMENT", Article III titled "BOARDS
AND COMMITIEES ", to establish an Audit Committee. 3/5 (City Attorney)
Moved by Mayor Stoddard, seconded by Vice Mayor Harris, the motion to approve An
Ordinance amending the City of South Miami Code of Ordinances, Chapter 2 Titled
"ADMINISTRATION AND CITY GOVERNMENT", Article III titled "BOARDS AND COMMITIEES", to
establish an Audit Committee passed by a 5 -0 vote :
Yea:
Nay:
Mayor Stoddard
Vice Mayor Harris
Commissioner Liebman
Commissioner Welsh
Commissioner Gil
None
Bb.} An Ordinance amending Section SA -5 of Chapter SA ofthe City of South Miami's
Code of Or dinances concerning lobbyist registration . 3/5 (Commissioner Welsh)
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Moved by Commissioner Welsh, seconded by Mayor Stoddard, the motion to approve
as amended An Ordinance amending Section 8A-S of Chapter 8A of the City of South Miami's
Code of Ordinances concerning lobbyist registration passed by a 4 - 1 vote:
Yea:
Nay:
Mayor Stoddard
Vice Mayor Harris
Commissioner Welsh
Commissioner Gil
Commissioner Liebman
It was moved by Commissioner Welsh and seconded by Mayor Stoddard to make the
following changes:
page 2 of 4 line 18, strike the coma after pay, and also strike and the rate and amount of
compensation paid and agreed to be paid for such activity;
page 1 of 41ine 33, add the following before all, Before engaging in any lobbying activities;
page 2 of 4 line 38-39, strike and all or beneficiaries of any trust and partners in any
partnership that is a Principal. ..... their;
The motion passed unanimously.
Q) ORDINANCE(S) SECOND READING(S) PUBLIC HEARING(S)
R) ORDINANCE(S) FIRST READING(S)
S) ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before this Body, the meeting was adjourned at
8:41 p .m .
Attest:
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Approved:
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Philip K. Stoddard
Mayor
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CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
MEMORANDUM
The Honorable Mayor & Members of the City Commission
Steven Alexander
May 21,2019
Managers Report
Due to receiving notice of a bid protest on the parking services RFP I
am withdrawing item 7.
Mr. Pough and I have met with the Girl Scouts and we have begun
the negotiations to develop a new lease for the use of the park
property. They are very interested in making better progress on
removing the exotics and a more interactive arrangement with the
City.
Once again, the City has received the Distinguished Budget
Presentation Award by the Government Finance Officers Association
(GFOA). I ask you to join me in congratulating Alfredo Rivero!, our CFO
and his entire staff for enabling us to win this award again. Many
residents misunderstand the purpose and effect of a budget, many
times inaccurately believing that it is a mandate to spend money as
listed in the budget but this is not true. The criteria expressed by the
GFOA is the true intent of the budget.
The guidelines for granting this award are instructive. The Guidelines
are designed to assess how well an entity's budget serves as:
• A policy document
• A financial plan
• An operations guide, and
• A communications device
THE CITY OF PLEASANT LIV ING
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
MEMORANDUM
The Winn Dixie redevelopment project was heard by the Planning
Board on May 14 and was approved by a vote. It should be ready for
Commission action at the first meeting in June.