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City Commission Agenda Item Report
Meeting Date: December 1, 2020
Submitted by: Nkenga Payne
Submitting Department: City Clerk
Item Type: Minutes
Agenda Section:
Subject:
11.02.2020
Suggested Action:
Attachments:
11.02.20.docx
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CITY COMMISSION MINUTES
November 2, 2020
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City of South Miami1
Regular City Commission Minutes2
November 2, 20203
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This City Commission participated in this meeting in-person and virtually.5
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Mr. Pepe read the instructions for participating in the virtual meeting.7
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The City Commission met in regular session on Tuesday, October 6, 2020, beginning at 9
7:00 p.m. The meeting was held as a VIRTUAL MEETING through communication media 10
technology with the members of the City Commission and City staff participating through video 11
conferencing. This virtual meeting was held on the Zoom platform used by the City Clerk for live 12
remote participation. 13
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At this time City Clerk Payne read the three add-on items. It was moved by Vice Mayor 15
Welsh and seconded by Commissioners Harris & Gil to add the three add-on items at the end on 16
Section O. of the agenda. The motion was approved unanimously.17
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A) SILENCE OR TURN OFF ALL CELL PHONES
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The following members of the City Commission were present: Mayor Sally Philips, Vice 23
Mayor Bob Welsh, Commissioner Josh Liebman, Commissioner Walter Harris and Commissioner 24
Luis Gil. 25
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Also, in attendance were Shari Kamali, City Manager, Thomas Pepe, City Attorney and 27
Nkenga A. Payne, City Clerk.28
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D) MOMENT OF SILENCE
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E) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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The Pledge of Allegiance was recited in unison.34
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F) LOBBYIST(S) ADDRESSING THE CITY COMMISSION TONIGHT MUST HAVE BEEN
REGISTERED WITH THE CITY CLERK
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G) PRESENTATIONS
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H) APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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Ha.)10.20.2020
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Moved by Vice Mayor Welsh, seconded by Commissioner Harris, the motion to approve44
the minutes of 10.20.2020 passed by a 5 - 0 vote:45
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Yea:Mayor Philips
Vice Mayor Welsh
Commissioner Liebman
Commissioner Harris
Commissioner Gil
Nay:None
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I) CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
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Ms. Kamali reported on the following: Miami-Dade County Water and Sewer will perform 50
the annual chlorine disinfection of the water system between November 8, 2020 and November 51
21, 2020. Recycling which typically was picked up in the afternoon will now be picked up in 52
the early morning. Residents are urged to place recycling bin outside by 7:00 a.m. to avoid 53
interruption in services. Miami-Dade County has scheduled a virtual public information meeting 54
on Thursday, November 19, 2020 at 6:00 pm regarding the Ludlam Trail. The Parks Department 55
hosted a drive-thru Halloween event Friday, October 30, 2020, the event was a great success 56
with excellent turn-out. The Thanksgiving turkey give away hosted by Parks Department will be 57
open to South Miami residents on first come first serve basis. The give-away will take place 58
Thursday, November 19, 2020 and Friday, November 20, 2020 at the Community Center, pre-59
registration is required. Indoor basketball at Community Center reopens Monday November 9, 60
2020. The Mayor's 2020 State of the City will be held at Victor E. Clarke Education Center on 61
Thursday, November 12 at 6:00 p.m. Due to covid-19 restriction this year's event is by invitation 62
only and will be available for reviewing on the city's website after completion. The general 63
election will be held on November 3, 2020. Veteran's holiday is November 11, 2020 and City Hall 64
will be closed except for essential personnel. The Police Department will be participating in no 65
shave November for 30 days to raise cancer awareness. Participating officers will provide a 66
donation to cancer research at the end of the month. Beginning November 9, 2020, the City’s67
parking division is moving away from pay by space and implementing pay by play parking.68
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J) CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT
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Mr. Pepe reported on the following: McCormick Case: depositions of city employees are 72
being scheduled and the City will present evidence of why the City maintains the right of way; 73
Clean Power Plan Case: oral argument was held on October 8, 2020; and Stunna's Fit: hehas hired 74
outside counsel, John Lukacs, Sr. for this matter.75
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K) PUBLIC REMARKS
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The following spoke during public remarks: John Edward Smith, Philip Stoddard, Bradley 79
Cassel, Gray Read and Pam Lahiff.80
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L) BOARDS AND COMMITTEES, APPOINTMENTS, ETC.
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M) COMMISSION REPORTS, DISCUSSION & REMARKS
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The following is a summary of Commission remarks: 86
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Vice Mayor Welsh spoke about the residents in the northern part of the City having issues 88
with burglary of their fruit trees and suggest giving a grace of the burglary alarm fee because of 89
this; issuance of tree removal permit; and Covid-19 pandemic, protecting first responders.90
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Commissioner Gil spoke about the terrific Halloween event and thanked staff.92
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Commissioner Liebman presented a video of the Halloween event and spoke about how 94
wonderful this event was and thanked staff as well; and he also spoke about the Reva Dadeland 95
project with Miami-Dade County that the City opposed as it relates to the Ludlam Trail and the 96
Underline.97
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Commissioner Harris spoke about the rise in Covid-19 cases and he shall continue 99
attending the meeting virtually because of the rise.100
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N) CONSENT AGENDA
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1.)A Resolution extending term limits and acknowledging Vice Mayor Welsh’s
appointment of Mrs. Helene Valentine to serve on the Green Task Force for an
additional two-year term ending November 6, 2022. 3/5 (Vice Mayor Welsh)
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Moved by Commissioner Harris, seconded by Commissioner Gil, the motion to approve106
Resolution No. 149-20-15589 extending term limits and acknowledging Vice Mayor Welsh’s 107
appointment of Mrs. Helene Valentine to serve on the Green Task Force for an additional two-108
year term ending November 6, 2022 passed by a 5 - 0 vote:109
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Yea:Mayor Philips
Vice Mayor Welsh
Commissioner Liebman
Commissioner Harris
Commissioner Gil
Nay:None
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2.)A Resolution extending term limits and acknowledging Commissioner Liebman’s
appointment of Bradley Cassel to serve on the Pension Board for an additional
two-year term ending October 31, 2022. 3/5 (Commissioner Liebman)
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Moved by Commissioner Harris, seconded by Commissioner Gil, the motion to approve114
Resolution No. 150-20-15590 extending term limits and acknowledging Commissioner Liebman’s 115
appointment of Bradley Cassel to serve on the Pension Board for an additional two-year term 116
ending October 31, 2022 passed by a 5 - 0 vote:117
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Yea:Mayor Philips
Vice Mayor Welsh
Commissioner Liebman
Commissioner Harris
Commissioner Gil
Nay:None
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3.)A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to purchase six (6) vehicles from Alan
Jay Fleet Sales, purchase and install of emergency equipment with Public Safety
Supply and decals and installation from Graphics Design. 3/5 (City Manager-
Police Dept.)
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Moved by Commissioner Harris, seconded by Commissioner Gil, the motion to approve122
Resolution No. 151-20-15591 authorizing the City Manager to purchase six (6) vehicles from Alan 123
Jay Fleet Sales, purchase and install of emergency equipment with Public Safety Supply and decals 124
and installation from Graphics Design passed by a 5 - 0 vote:125
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Yea:Mayor Philips
Vice Mayor Welsh
Commissioner Liebman
Commissioner Harris
Commissioner Gil
Nay:None
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4.)A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with DBF
Construction, LLC. for the demolition of a single-family residence and other
structures located at 7435 SW 66th Avenue for the purpose of future park-
related development. 3/5 (City Manager-Parks & Recreation Dept.)
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Moved by Commissioner Harris, seconded by Commissioner Gil, the motion to approve130
Resolution No. 152-20-15592 authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with DBF 131
Construction, LLC. for the demolition of a single-family residence and other structures located at 132
7435 SW 66th Avenue for the purpose of future park-related developmentpassedby a 5-0vote:133
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Yea:Mayor Philips
Vice Mayor Welsh
Commissioner Liebman
Commissioner Harris
Commissioner Gil
Nay:None
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5.)A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a one-year agreement
with Sunshine Gasoline Distributors, Inc. for the purchase and delivery of bulk
fuel gasoline and diesel for the City’s vehicle fleet and equipment. 3/5 (City
Manager-Public Works Dept.)
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Moved by Commissioner Harris, seconded by Commissioner Gil, the motion to approve138
Resolution No. 153-20-15593 authorizing the City Manager to execute a one-year agreement 139
with Sunshine Gasoline Distributors, Inc. for the purchase and delivery of bulk fuel gasoline and 140
diesel for the City’s vehicle fleet and equipment passed by a 5 - 0 vote:141
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Yea:Mayor Philips
Vice Mayor Welsh
Commissioner Liebman
Commissioner Harris
Commissioner Gil
Nay:None
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6.)A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to permit Deli Lane Café to extend
its business onto 59th Avenue from 72nd Street to 73rd Street for an Evening of
Gratitude event on Saturday, November 28, 2020 from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
and to waive certain special event fees. 3/5 (Mayor Philips)
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Moved by Commissioner Harris, seconded by Commissioner Gil, the motion to approve146
Resolution No. 154-20-15594 authorizing the City Manager to permit Deli Lane Café to extend its 147
business onto 59th Avenue from 72nd Street to 73rd Street for an Evening of Gratitude event on 148
Saturday, November 28, 2020 from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. and to waive certain special event 149
fees passed by a 5 - 0 vote:150
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Yea:Mayor Philips
Vice Mayor Welsh
Commissioner Liebman
Commissioner Harris
Commissioner Gil
Nay:None
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O) RESOLUTION(S)
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7.)A Resolution of the Mayor and City Commissioners of the City of South Miami
instructing the City Manager to initiate an application with the City’s Planning
and Zoning Department to designate City Hall as a historic building. 3/5
(Commissioner Harris)
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Moved by Commissioner Harris. The motion died for a lack of second.157
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B) ADD-ON ITEM(S)
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Ba.)A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to expend an amount not to exceed
$8,100 to Miami Dade College-School of Justice Assessment Center for the
Sergeants promotional exam. 3/5 (City Manager-Police Dept.)
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Moved by Commissioner Gil, seconded by Vice Mayor Welsh, the motion to approve163
Resolution No. 155-20-15595 authorizing the City Manager to expend an amount not to exceed 164
$8,100 to Miami Dade College-School of Justice Assessment Center for the Sergeants 165
promotional exam passed by a 5 - 0 vote:166
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Yea:Mayor Philips
Vice Mayor Welsh
Commissioner Liebman
Commissioner Harris
Commissioner Gil
Nay:None
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Bb.)A Resolution of the Mayor and City Commissioners of the City of South Miami
accepting the Right of Way dedication deed of twenty-five (25) feet along SW
68 Avenue for future Right of Way improvements. 3/5 (City Attorney).
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Moved by Commissioner Gil, seconded by Commissioner Liebman, the motion to approve171
Resolution No. 156-20-15596 of the Mayor and City Commissioners of the City of South Miami 172
accepting the Right of Way dedication deed of twenty-five (25) feet along SW 68 Avenue for 173
future Right of Way improvements passed by a 5 - 0 vote:174
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Yea:Mayor Philips
Vice Mayor Welsh
Commissioner Liebman
Commissioner Harris
Commissioner Gil
Nay:None
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Bc.)A Resolution of the Mayor and City Commissioners of the City of South Miami,
in accordance with Florida Statutes, Chapter 252, and the City’s Home Rule
Powers, suspending all ordinances that requires that a quorum be present in
person at meetings of any of the City’s Boards during the pendency of the Covid-
19 pandemic. 3/5 (City Attorney)
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Moved by Vice Mayor Welsh, seconded by Commissioner Liebman, the motion to approve179
Resolution No. 157-20-15597 of the Mayor and City Commissioners of the City of South Miami, 180
in accordance with Florida Statutes, Chapter 252, and the City’s Home Rule Powers, suspending 181
all ordinances that requires that a quorum be present in person at meetings of any of the City’s 182
Boards during the pendency of the Covid-19 pandemic passed by a 5 - 0 vote:183
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Yea:Mayor Philips
Vice Mayor Welsh
Commissioner Liebman
Commissioner Harris
Commissioner Gil
Nay:None
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P) RESOLUTION(S) PUBLIC HEARING(S)
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Q) ORDINANCE(S) SECOND READING(S) PUBLIC HEARING(S)
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8.)An Ordinance of the City of South Miami, Florida, authorizing the City Manager
to execute a lease agreement with the South Miami Children's Clinic, Inc., a
Florida not-for-profit corporation, for the property located at 6701 SW 58th
Place, South Miami, Florida, 33143, for a term of five (5) years, commencing on
October 1, 2020, and terminating on September 30, 2025. 4/5 (City Manager-
Finance Dept.)
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The public hearing on this item was opened and closed with no speakers.192
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It was moved by Commissioner Liebman and seconded by Vice Mayor Welsh to raise the 194
annual rent to $2.00 a year. The motion failed by a 1-4 vote. (Nay - Commissioner Liebman, 195
Commissioner Gil, Commissioner Harris, Mayor Philips; Yea - Vice Mayor Welsh).196
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Moved by Commissioner Gil, seconded by Vice Mayor Welsh, the motion to approve198
Ordinance No. 32-20-2386 of the City of South Miami, Florida, authorizing the City Manager to 199
execute a lease agreement with the South Miami Children's Clinic, Inc., a Florida not-for-profit 200
corporation, for the property located at 6701 SW 58th Place, South Miami, Florida, 33143, for a 201
term of five (5) years, commencing on October 1, 2020, and terminating on September 30, 2025202
passed by a 5 - 0 vote:203
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Yea:Mayor Philips
Vice Mayor Welsh
Commissioner Liebman
Commissioner Harris
Commissioner Gil
Nay:None
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R) ORDINANCE(S) FIRST READING(S)
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9.)An Ordinance pursuant to Section 20-5.7 and other applicable provisions of the
City of South Miami Land Development Code modifying Article VIII, Section 20-
8.3 regarding the Transit-Oriented Development District Mixed-Use Market
(TODD (MU-M)). 3/5 (Vice Mayor Welsh)
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Please note that this item is scheduled for Planning Board on November 10, 2020 and will 211
be scheduled for 2nd reading on December 1, 2020 City Commission meeting.212
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Moved by Vice Mayor Welsh, seconded by Commissioner Liebman, the motion to 214
approve this item passed by a 5 - 0 vote:215
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Yea:Mayor Philips
Vice Mayor Welsh
Commissioner Liebman
Commissioner Harris
Commissioner Gil
Nay:None
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10.)An Ordinance amending the City of South Miami Code of Ordinances, Chapter
2, Article I, Section. 2-2.1 to change the time for submitting add-on items to the
Agenda and providing for attending Commission meetings remotely. 3/5
(Commissioner Harris)
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Moved by Vice Mayor Welsh, seconded by Commissioner Harris, the motion to approve221
this item passed by a 5 - 0 vote:222
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Yea:Mayor Philips
Vice Mayor Welsh
Commissioner Liebman
Commissioner Harris
Commissioner Gil
Nay:None
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11.)An Ordinance amending the City of South Miami Land Development Code,
Section 20.6.1(A) (B), (C) and (D) to provide for virtual meetings, election day
meeting conflicts, attendance remotely, authority of the person chairing the
meeting to make motions and vote on all motions and clarifying that board
members are nomination and not recommended for membership. 3/5 (City
Attorney)
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Moved by Vice Mayor Welsh, seconded by Commissioner Harris, the motion to approve227
this item passed by a 5 - 0 vote:228
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Yea:Mayor Philips
Vice Mayor Welsh
Commissioner Liebman
Commissioner Harris
Commissioner Gil
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Nay:None
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S) ADJOURNMENT
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There being no further business to come before this Body, the meeting was adjourned at 233
8:20 p.m.234
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Attest:
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Nkenga A. Payne
City Clerk
Approved:
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Sally B. Philips
Mayor
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