02-03-04 Item 1x
1 City of South Miami
2 Regular City Commission Minutes
3 January 20, 2004
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5 CALL TO ORDER:
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7 The City Commission of the City of South Miami, Florida met
8 in regular session on Tuesday, January 20, 2004, beginning at 7:
9 59 p.m., in the City Commission Chambers, 6130 Sunset Drive.
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11 A. Roll Call:
12 The following members of the City Commission were present:
13 Mayor Horace G. Feliu, Vice Mayor Mary Scott Russell and
14 Commissioners David D. Bethel, Randy G. Wiscombe and Dan McCrea.
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16 Also in attendance were: City Manager Maria V. Davis, City
17 Attorney Luis Figueredo and Acting City Clerk Maria M. Menendez.
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19 B. Invocation:
20 Commissioner Bethel delivered the Invocation.
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22 C. Pledge of Allegiance:
23 The Pledge of Allegiance was recited in unison.
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25 D. Presentation(s) 7:00 p.m.
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27 1. Presentation by Mayor Feliu - "Interval International"
28 Proclamation and Key to the City
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30 Mayor Feliu presented a Proclamation and Key to the City to
31 representatives of Interval International to acknowledge it for
32 its contributions to the community by providing disadvantage
33 families with Thanksgiving food baskets, as well as for its
34 generous sponsorship to our annual toy drive.
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36 2. Presentation by the Dept. of Environmental & Research
37 Management (DERM) pertaining to the "Canal Dredging
38 Project"
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40 A presentation pertaining to the Canal Dredging Project was
41 delivered by Design and Construction Manager, Marina M. Blanco -
42 Pape, P.E. from DERM's Division of Recovery and Mitigation. Also
43 present were Chief Dorian K. Valdes, P.E. and Engineer Frank
44 Crespo. Ms. Blanco -Pape conducted a visual presentation of the
45 project and the Commission was provided with informational
46 brochures. It was explained that the FEMA Secondary Canal
47 Dredging Program was established to dredge canal sediments that
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accumulated during "Hurricane Irene" (1999) and the "No Name
Storm" (2000). FEMA has allocated funding of $235 million for
dredging 79 County secondary canals, approximately 200 miles in
length. Ms. Blanco -Pape outlined some of the basic benefits of
canal dredging such as: Reduce the occurrence of street flooding;
Enhance the water quality by removing sediments that may be
contaminated; Increase the water storage capacity of canals; and,
Promote financial benefits to the community by lowering flood
insurance rates for those communities participating in the
National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) /Community Rating System
(CRS). She pointed out that they have seen savings of
approximately $12 million at the County level on this past year
due to improvement in the rating system from this program. The
Ludlum Glades Canal Repair & Mitigation Work under the FEMA
Program boundaries is, from SW 50th Street to SW 88th Street, and
from SW 67th Avenue to SW 62nd Avenue. This Project has been
awarded $4.52 million, and there is an on -going evaluation to
identify any needed mitigation work: Embankment restoration and
culvert replacement. The total length of the project is 2.33
miles and completion of construction work is scheduled for the
end of April 2004. She said that residents that will be affected
have been notified.
Mayor Feliu thanked DERM representatives for their
presentation adding that this is a very important project because
there are many drainage issues within the City.
Commissioner Bethel said that he has the Snapper Creek canal
running behind his property and has reported numerous times about
the sea weeds for instance growing on the canal and nothing has
been done. Ms. Blanco -Pape said that she would be more than glad
to report it to the proper department responsible for maintaining
this canal.
Vice Mayor Russell asked as to how the residents are
notified. Ms. Blanco -Pape said that DERM had sent letters in
both the English and Spanish languages explaining about the
survey. As for notification of the construction, DERM had its
own staff hand out flyers informing the residents that within 60
days there will be dredging activities, the name of the
contractor and also a telephone number for them to get in touch
with DERM.
Mayor Feliu directed staff to air through Channel 5 all
information pertaining to the dredging project for the benefit of
the residents.
Commissioner McCrea asked and Ms. Blanco -Pape responded that
the Broad Canal is not included in the project. Ms. Davis
clarified that the City is embarking upon the dredging project
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1 for the Broad Canal. He also inquired whether the protection of
2 manatees is taken into consideration since they sometimes get
3 stuck in culverts. Ms. Blanco -Pape said that DERM has a very
4 strict program and contractors are instructed to watch out for
5 any manatees. If they see manatees they must stop their operation
6 and wait until they leave on their own. Commissioner McCrea said
7 that this would be a good time to perhaps redesign the culverts
8 in order to prevent the manatees from getting trapped in them.
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10 Commissioner Bethel said that about three years ago he
11 happened to be looking through the window when he saw a huge
12 manatee, weighing about 800 lbs, and a "baby" weighing about 400
13 lbs. Commissioner Bethel then discovered a scar on the "mother"
14 and reported it to the County. Mr. Valdes explained that
15 manatees should not be fed nor should they be provided with
16 water. They need to find their own feeding area. They should be
17 reported when found injured, however.
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19 3. Presentation by the Police Department
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21 Officer of the Year - 2003, Detective Gregory Robinson
22 Officer of the Month - Dec. 2003, Officer Richard Munoz
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24 Chief Martinez and Assistant Chief Mills presented three
25 awards, Officer of the Year, Officer of the Month, and a new
26 award called the Chief's Award. The police patrol staff must
27 spend the special time during the holidays away from their
28 families, as they risk their lives in an effort to protect and
29 serve the rest of the community. Officer Munoz is a five -year
30 veteran of the department and urged everyone to congratulate him
31 for a job well done.
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33 Assistant Chief Mills explained that the new Chief's Award
34 is issued to one or more members of the department at the sole
35 discretion of the Chief of Police. This special award is given
36 in recognition of exceptional contribution to the goals and
37 objectives of the Police Department. He then called John Barzola
38 as the proud recipient of the Chief's Award.
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40 Detective Gregory Robinson was also recognized as Officer of
41 the Year 2003 for his outstanding contribution to the department
42 throughout the year.
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44 Chief Martinez informed that Casa Larios has donated dinner
45 for all awarded police officers. Mayor Feliu directed staff to
46 honor Casa Larios at a later date for their generous
47 contributions.
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ITEMS (S) FOR THE COMMISSION'S CONSIDERATION:
Approval of Minutes - January 6, 2004
Moved by Commissioner McCrea, seconded by Vice Mayor
Russell, the motion to approve the minutes passed by a 5 -0 vote.
Commissioner Wiscombe: Yea
Vice Mayor Russell: Yea
Commissioner McCrea: Yea
Commissioner Bethel: Yea
Mayor Feliu: Yea
2. City Manager's Report
Ms. Davis introduced Mr. Joe Gibson as the new Community
Relations Board (CRB) liaison. Mayor Feliu said that he had
received a call from Mike Elder inquiring about the next CRB
meeting. The Mayor then thanked Mr. Gibson for accepting the
position of liaison to the CRB.
Commissioner Bethel talked about his concern regarding the
trash since people are taking the trash out too far ahead of the
pick -up schedule and asked staff to do something about this. He
also said that the "No Dumping" signs are consistently being
ignored. Ms. Davis said that unless the violators are caught in
the act it is very difficult to do any type of enforcement. She
said, however, that since the Commissioner reported this, staff
is watching very closely.
Commissioner Wiscombe said that for the last few weeks he
has noticed an increase in signs (garage sale, house for sale,
etc.) being screwed into the telephone poles and into trees. He
said that something needs to be done about this problem.
There being no further discussion or comments, the City
Manager's Report concluded.
3. City Attorney's Report
Mr. Figueredo informed that the City Attorney had no item to
report at this time.
There being no discussion or comments, the City Attorney's
Report concluded.
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2 PUBLIC REMARKS
3 (5- minute limit)
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5 Mr. David Tucker Sr. referred to the political signs that he
6 sees all over the City. He then referred to all the promises
7 that candidates deliver while campaigning and urged them to be
8 willing and unselfish, saying that the working hours of an
9 elected official are not limited to the bi- monthly Commission
10 meetings. He said they should be prepared to listen and to be
11 patient with their constituents, and to appear at the numerous
12 events happening throughout the year where their presence is most
13 vital.
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15 Mr. George Arellano, founder of "La Finca for Peace" said
16 that he had prepared an award to recognize Officer Henry Guzman
17 who did a fabulous job at the holiday concert at Murray Park. He
18 then presented a Peace Award to his wife, Patricia Arellano, for
19 her outstanding contribution to the community for supporting and
20 promoting peace.
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22 Ms. Valerie Newman, President of the South Miami Homeowners
23 Association ( SMHOA), requested to air on Channel 5 the
24 candidates' forum which SMHOA sponsored this week. She said that
25 in her opinion the forum was very successful, the candidates were
26 all treated equally, they were each given fifteen minutes to
27 state their platform and to answer questions. The Mayor
28 explained that there is a resolution which would be added on the
29 Agenda tonight to precisely cover that request. Mayor Feliu said
30 that indeed it was a good forum.
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32 Ms. Marie Birts- Cooper spoke about a concern related to
33 Murray Park. She said that even though the construction is over,
34 the contractor, Dooley Mack, has forgotten to remove the signs
35 and it is becoming an eyesore. Also, she said that the grass on
36 both sides of the fence needs to be mowed. She then announced
37 her candidacy for Commissioner Group II. When elected, she
38 added, she is not going to ask the taxpayers for a hundred
39 percent salary increase.
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41 Ms. Yvonne Beckman concurred with Ms. Newman that the SMHOA
42 forum must be aired on Channel 5 to provide voters with an
43 objective view of how the candidates feel on certain issues. She
44 then spoke regarding an application for a tree removal on SW 81St
45 Street where the applicant received approval for the removal of
46 one tree, which required to be replaced with four new trees.
47 However, they cut down twelve trees, including three oak trees.
48 She said that several neighbors had reported this and still
49 nothing has been done. Mayor Feliu directed staff to follow up
50 on this violation reported by Ms. Beckman. Commissioner Wiscombe
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then referred to another violation of this type which occurred
some time ago on Miller Road and where the contractor had been
fined. Mayor Feliu, together with the rest of the Commission,
indicated that these fines should be revisited in order to make
them more severe in an effort to discourage these types of
violation since once a tree is cut the damage is irreparable.
Commissioner McCrea reminded Ms. Davis about a tree ordinance
which she has been planning to introduce.
Ms. Sharon McCain concurred with Ms. Beckman about the need
for protecting the trees. She then referred to an article on the
Miami Herald Neighbor's section on Sunday relating to problems in
the Coral Gables Police Department. She brought this up in order
to illustrate that other cities have problems, that our City is
on the road to recovery and our problems are not unique. Ms.
McCain also referred to a meeting that Mr. Sherar and Ms. Newman
have requested with the City Attorney. Ms. McCain requested that
this meeting be held in the open. She also wants to know what
are the questions submitted by Mr. Sherar and Ms. Newman. Mr.
Figueredo said that Ms. McCain is referring to a public document
and that he would be happy to provide her with the information
she is requesting. He added that it is more cost effective to
hold this meeting at the City Attorney's office and invited Ms.
McCain to attend the meeting. Mr. Figueredo explained that
neither he nor Mr. Gallop is a public official and that this
meeting will not constitute any violation of the Sunshine Law.
He then announced that the meeting is scheduled for Monday,
January 26th at 10:00 a.m. , and the address for the law firm is
3225 Aviation Avenue, Suite 301.
Mr. Dean Whitman referred to Mr. Miller's application to
rezone his property on SW 62nd Avenue from NR (Neighborhood
Retail District) to SR (Specialty Retail District). He said that
nothing in the Charrette Report resembles what Mr. Miller,
published of the Community Newspaper, is requesting. He said
that in spite of objections by homeowners groups to the Charrette
Report, the Report did not change significantly. Mr. Whitman
said that before the project is finalized the affected neighbors
need to be informed and timely notified of any decisions.
Ms. Sarah Tompkins referred to an article in the Miami
Herald relating to a study about police take -home cars. She said
that the study shows that the take -home cars cost the City of
Miami approximately $13,139 a day. She said that this study is a
very good source of information for our City to consider.
With regard to the take -home cars, Mayor Feliu referred to
an independent study conducted by the Herald on the take -home
cars and asked Ms. Davis to explain. Ms. Davis said that the
Chief is working on a study to get rid of the take -home cars.
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1 Mayor Feliu then directed staff to have a report on the take -home
2 cars by the next Commission meeting.
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4 Ms. Velma Palmer, reminding everyone that she is a candidate
5 for the upcoming South Miami elections, referred to the traffic
6 on Manor Lane. She said that she encountered some neighbors of
7 that area who said they were very concerned about the speeding
8 cars on that street. She then urged the Commission to do their
9 homework. She inquired about the appointment to the CRA Board,
10 however, the appointment is for the CRA Advisory Board, Mayor
11 Feliu explained.
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13 Mr. John Edward Smith urged the Commission to move beyond
14 the popular rhetoric and focus on the larger vision. He said
15 that South Miami is a gem in the heart of a metropolis and there
16 is no way back to the small town mentality. He asked who the
17 vision keepers of the City are and what the plans are for the
18 future. He pointed out to the vision for our downtown which is
19 the need for infrastructure parking and this is a need that will
20 not go away, he added. He then referred to the revitalization of
21 the downtown. In 1996, he said, the City Commission opted not to
22 tax the downtown property owners to provide full infrastructure
23 building and build out a downtown core, from SW 72nd to SW 74th
24 Rather, the City opted to go with the money that was funded from
25 the Shops at Sunset to reduce Sunset Drive with the commitment to
26 address the whole revitalization of downtown, and where are we
27 with that vision, he said. He then asked what the vision for the
28 SW 62nd Avenue Charrette is. He said he cannot believe that the
29 City gave away valuable parking inventory to residential parking
30 for 24 hours a day. About uniting the east and west sides of
31 Sunset Drive, he said that this would bring a more vibrant town
32 center feeling to the City. Mr. Smith also referred to the
33 City's old promise to make SW 74th Street a more bicycle- friendly
34 area. He spoke of opening SW 73rd straight to the City Hall
35 which will create circular traffic and additional parking
36 underneath the Metrorail. He said that. the stop sign on SW 74th
37 Street at the Hospital is not enforced, and that the street is
38 poorly marked, also the pedestrian crosswalk in front of City
39 Hall is not marked, he added. He then said that in order to make
40 the City more bicycle and pedestrian friendly the Commission
41 needs to have the rules enforced by ordinance. About the pool
42 for Murray Park he urged to consider the cost that will be
43 involved in running the pool. He called this the "GOB" factor
44 (government over budget factor) because he said it is going to be
45 a very expensive thing to do and it is not a fair burden for the
46 taxpayers of South Miami. He then extended his best wishes to
47 Commissioner Bethel on his retirement from the Commission adding
48 that Commissioner Bethel has rendered a valuable service to the
49 community.
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Mayor Feliu explained that Mr. Smith had requested to be
allowed to speak beyond the five minutes and it was granted to
him since he hardly ever speaks before the Commission.
Ms. Beth Schwartz regarding to the twelve trees which were
cut down and reported by Ms. Beckman earlier, she suggested to
send Doug Baker who is knowledgeable about the law and he will
take care of it. She then said that the name of the "Booby Trap"
which was supposed to be changed to "B.T. Gentlemen Club" still
has not been changed. Staff explained that there is a process
through the ERPB for final approval of any signage and that might
be the reason for the delay. She then said that motorists are
ignoring the "Do Not Enter" sign on SW 70th Street just west of
SW 62nd Avenue adding that police enforcement is needed at that
location. Also, from SW 62nd' Avenue, along SW 69th Street she
said that people are parking on both sides of the street and that
there are no parking meetings there. Ms. Schwartz referred to
the elected officials' salary and said that $3,000 is very little
and maybe up to $10,000 would be in order, when the time is
right.
Mr. Adrian Ellis commended the Commission for appointing Mr.
Gibson as the liaison to the Community Relations Board (CRB). He
then referred to the swimming pool for the Multipurpose Center.
He said that this is an important project since it has been
promised to the community for long time, and also because there
have been many accidents with children drowning while swimming in
the canals. Mr. Ellis then commended the SMHOA for the fine job
in conducting the recent forum. Finally, he announced his
candidacy for Commissioner in Group IV, urging people to support
him on February 10th by touching number 14 on the ballot.
Vice Mayor Russell asked the City Clerk for information
regarding Early Voting. The City Clerk informed that Early
Voting will take place the week of February 2-6, f rom 7:00 a . m .
to 7:00 p.m. The Miami -Dade County Office of Elections will be
in charge of this and the only thing for voters to bring is their
voting registration card and a photo ID. The County applies the
same rules mandated by Florida Statutes to Early Voting as to
Absentee Voting. Early Voting will be held in the Conference
Room across from the,City Clerk's office.
After there were no further comments, the public remarks
were closed.
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Moved
motion to
4 -0 vote.
CONSENT
by Mayor Feliu, seconded by Commissioner McCrea, the
defer item number 5 in the Consent Agenda passed by a
Commissioner Wiscombe: Yea
Vice Mayor Russell: Out of the Room
Commissioner McCrea: Yea
Commissioner Bethel: Yea
Mayor Feliu: Yea
Resolution No. 11 -04 -11790
4. A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, RELATING TO BOARDS AND
COMMITTEES; APPOINTING DAVID F. SAVERS TO SERVE ON THE
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA) ADVISORY BOARD FOR
A TWO YEAR TERM ENDING JANUARY 19, 2006; AND PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 3/5
(Mayor Feliu)
S. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A
CONTRACT AND ALL APPICABLE DOCUMENTS WITH PROPERTY
BUREAU, INC. FOR ON -LINE AUCTIONING OF SURPLUS ITEMS
FROM THE POLICE DEPARTMENT'S PROPERTY AND EVIDENCE ROOM
AND PROVIDE FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 3/5
(City Manager)
6. A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT WITH
MIAMI SHORE POLICE DEPARTMENT, VIRGINIA GARDENS POLICE
DEPARTMENT, AND MICCOSUKEE POLICE DEPARTMENT TO PROVIDE
WIRELESS ACCESS TO THE FLORIDA CRIME INFORMATION CENTER
NETWORK AND TO PROVIDE FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 3/5
(City Manager)
7. A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, RELATING TO ELECTION;
APPOINTING PERSONNEL TO STAFF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
GENERAL ELECTION BEING HELD ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10,
2004; DISBURSEMENT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,600.00
WILL BE CHARGED TO ACCOUNT NO. 01- 1200 - 512 -4920
ENTITLED "ELECTION "; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 3/5
(City Clerk)
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Moved by Commissioner McCrea, seconded by Commissioners
Bethel and Wiscombe, the motion to approve the Consent Agenda
passed by a 4 -0 vote.
Commissioner Wiscombe: Yea
Vice Mayor Russell: Out of the Room
Commissioner McCrea: Yea
Commissioner Bethel: Yea
Mayor Feliu: Yea
ORDINANCE (S) SECOND READING PUBLIC HEARING (S)
(None)
RESOLUTION (S) /PUBLIC HEARING (S)
(None)
RESOLUTION (S)
Moved by Commissioner McCrea, seconded by Mayor Feliu the
motion to add the following two items on the Agenda passed by a
4 -0 vote.
Commissioner Wiscombe: Yea
Vice Mayor Russell: Out of the Room
Commissioner McCrea: Yea
Commissioner Bethel: Yea
Mayor Feliu: Yea
8. A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, RELATING TO ELECTIONS;
PROVIDING FOR DELEGATION OF RESPONSIBILITY OF
CANVASSING COMMITTEE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 3/5
(City Attorney)
Moved by Commissioner McCrea, seconded by Mayor Feliu to
approve this item.
Mr. Figueredo explained that the Charter provides that the
canvassing committee is comprised of a majority of the City
Commission and the City Clerk; however, because of the
participation of the commissioners as candidates on this
election, this resolution is being proposed to avoid any conflict
of interest with their duties as members of the canvassing
committee.
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I Commissioner McCrea concurred with Mr. Figueredo, adding
2 that the proposed resolution will serve to eliminate any conflict
3 of interest on this election process since the canvassing
4 committee counts the votes, but that this issue should be
5 addressed during the Charter process.
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7 Commissioner Wiscombe said that it is not the canvassing
8 committee the one that counts the votes. The Department of
9 Elections counts the votes and the only thing that the canvassing
10 committee does is to oversee it and make sure that it is done
11 properly and there are no irregularities.
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13 Commissioner Bethel said that the counting is done by
14 machine and it is run by professionals from the Elections
15 Department.
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17 With no further comments or discussion, the motion to
18 approve this item passed by a 5 -0 vote.
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20 Commissioner Wiscombe: Yea
21 Vice Mayor Russell: Yea
22 Commissioner McCrea: Yea
23 Commissioner Bethel: Yea
24 Mayor Feliu: Yea
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26 9. A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
27 CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, RELATING TO ELECTIONS;
28 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO BROADCAST ON CHANNEL 5
29 THE CANDIDATE FORUMS SPONSORED BY THE SOUTH MIAMI
30 HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATION AND BY CHAMBER SOUTH; AND
31 PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 3/5
32 (City Manager)
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34 Moved by Mayor Feliu and Vice Mayor Russell, seconded by
35 Commissioner McCrea to approve this item.
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37 Commissioner Bethel said that the understanding was that no
38 City employee would be involved in the forums. He also asked who
39 is going to pay to air this on Channel 5. Ms. Davis explained
40 that the Homeowners' Association produced their own video and all
41 they are asking is for the City to put the tape in the machine.
42 Ms. Davis said that all that she is requesting is to air the
43 forum through Channel 5. No City employee is used and no labor
44 is involved other than placing the tape in the machine and the
45 same thing is going to happen with Chamber South when they have
46 their forum on January 29th. Mayor Feliu said that he favors the
47 idea of having the forum shown on Channel 5 for the benefit of
48 those who cannot attend in person. A question was raised with a
49 possible conflict with the CRA meeting scheduled for January 29th
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and the Mayor suggested discussing that issue after the
conclusion of this item.
With no further comments or discussion, the motion to
approve this item passed by a 5 -0 vote.
Commissioner Wiscombe: Yea
Vice Mayor Russell: Yea
Commissioner McCrea: Yea
Commissioner Bethel: Yea
Mayor Feliu: Yea
The discussion to reschedule the CRA meeting resumed at this
point with no conclusion. Vice Mayor Russell then requested from
staff to provide them with some alternative dates from which to
choose.
ORDINANCE (S) FIRST READING (S)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA RELATING TO SOLID WASTE;
ADDING TWO SUB - PARAGRAPHS TO SECTION 11 -4 AND AMENDING
SECTIONS 11 -19 (a), (b) AND 11 -21 (a), (b) OF THE CODE
OF ORDINANCES ENTITLED "DEFINITIONS ", "REFUSE
CONTAINERS" AND "EXTENT OF SERVICE AND POINTS OF
COLLECTION "; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, ORDINANCES IN
CONFLICT, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 3/5
(City Manager)
Moved by Vice Mayor Russell, seconded by Commission Wiscombe
to approve this item.
Ms. Davis said that because the City is changing to the
automated garbage collection system, some of the definitions on
this ordinance also need to be changed. She then referred to
Sections 11 -9(a) "Refuse Containers," where the words "at
property owner's expense" will be removed from the language of
the ordinance.
With no further comments or discussion the motion to approve
this item passed by a 5 -0 vote.
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Commissioner Wiscombe: Yea
Vice Mayor Russell: Yea
Commissioner McCrea: Yea
Commissioner Bethel: Yea
Mayor Feliu: Yea
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Vice Mayor Russell said good night.
Commissioner Wiscombe wished everyone lots of luck in the
upcoming election and urged the voters exercise their right to
vote and also to follow Ms. Palmer's advice and do their homework
which is very important. Also, he congratulated Commissioner
Bethel for the award he received at the Martin Luther King
celebration, adding that Commissioner Bethel has truly been a
pillar in our community and again congratulated him for the
service and all the good things he has done for the community.
Commissioner McCrea said good night.
Commissioner Bethel said that the next Commission meeting
will be his last, he will no longer be on the dais but he will be
here in the City. He then mentioned that he attended an event
yesterday at the Radisson, where at one time it used to be 500
role models and now has grown to 5,000 role models. He said . to
have found diversity there, and that the speaker is a chaplain
who spoke just as Martin Luther King.
Mayor Feliu also congratulated Commissioner Bethel for being
the recipient of such a prestigious award and thanked the
Episcopal Church of Christ in Coconut Grove for recognizing
Commissioner Bethel. He then reminded everyone about the Early
Elections from February 2 -6 and urged everybody to take advantage
of this opportunity.
There being no further business to come before this Body,
the meeting adjourned at 9:30 P.M.
Approved
Attest
Maria M. Menendez
Acting City Clerk
REGULAR CITY COMMISSION
MINUTES - January 20, 2004
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Horace G. Feliu
Mayor