05-04-99..................
i
MAYOR:
Julio Robaina CITY MANAGER: Charles D. Scurr
VICE MAYOR:
Armando Oliveros, Jr. CITY ATTORNEY: Earl G. Gallop
COMMISSIONER:
Horace G. Feliu CITY CLERK: Ronetta Taylor
COMMISSIONER:
David D. Bethel
COMMISSIONER:
Mary Scott Russell
CITY COMMISSION AGENDA
Regular City Commission Meeting
Meeting date: May 4, 1999 6130 Sunset Drive, South Miami, FL
Next Regular Meeting date: May 18, 1999 Phone: (305) 663 -6340
Time: 7:30 PM
PURSUANT TO FLORIDA STATUTES 286.0105, "THE CITY HEREBY ADVISES THE PUBLIC THAT IF A PERSON
DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE BY THIS BOARD, AGENCY OR COMMISSION WITH RESPECT TO ANY
MATTER CONSIDERED AT ITS MEETING OR HEARING, HE OR SHE WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS, AND
THAT FOR SUCH PURPOSE, AFFECTED PERSON MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE
PROCEEDINGS IS MADE WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO
BE BASED. THIS NOTICE DOES NOT CONSTITUTES CONSENT BY THE CITY FOR THE INTRODUCTION OR ADMISSION
OR OTHERWISE INADMISSIBLE OR IRRELEVANT EVIDENCE, NOR DOES IT AUTHORIZE CHALLENGES OR APPEALS NOT
OTHERWISE ALLOWED BY LAW.
City of South Miami Ordinance No. 6 -86 -1251 requires all persons appearing in a paid or
remunerated representative capacity before the City Staff, Boards, Committees and the City
Commission, to fill out the appropriate form and file it with the City Clerk prior to engaging in
lobbying activities.
CALL 'TO ORDER:
A. Invocation:
B. Pledge of Allegiance:
C. Presentation(s):
"Key to the City"
ITEMS FOR THE COMMISSION'S CONSIDERATION:
1. Approval of Minutes:
Regular City Commission Minutes - April 20, 1999
2. City Manager's Report:
3. City Attorney's Report:
CONSENT AGENDA
REGULAR CITY COMMISSION 1
AGENDA - May 4, 1999
4. A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, RELATING TO THE PURCHASE
OF AN EXTENDED EXTRA CARE WARRANTY FROM DUVAL FORD IN
THE AMOUNT OF $1,275 FROM ACCOUNT #608- 1910- 521 -6430
(STATE FORFEITURE ACCOUNT) FOR THE POLICE ATHLETIC
LEAGUE VAN, PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Commissioner Bethel) 3/5
5, A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, RELATING TO CONTRACTS,
CONCERNING TRAFFIC STUDIES, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER'S ACTION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH
CROSSROADS ENGINEERING DATA, INC., TO CONDUCT TRAFFIC
COUNTS, AT A COST NOT TO EXCEED $2,872.20, AND CHARGING
THE DISBURSEMENT TO "LOCAL OPTION GAS TAX -
INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS" ACCOUNT NO. 112 - 1730- 541.6270
3/5
6. A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, RELATING TO THE SCHOOL
SYSTEM URGING THE MIAMI -DADE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD TO
SERIOUSLY CONSIDER RE- IMPLEMENTING A MANDATORY PHYSICAL
FITNESS PROGRAM IN THE JUNIOR AND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Mayor Robaina) 3/5
7. A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA,
SYSTEM; PETITIONING MIAMI -DADE
CONSIDER THE SCHOOLS IN THE S(
PILOT PROGRAM WHICH EXTENDS THE
210 DAYS FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR;
DATE.
(Mayor Robaina)
CITY COMMISSION OF THE
RELATING TO THE SCHOOL
COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD TO
)UTH MIAMI AREA FOR THE
SCHOOL DAYS FROM 180 TO
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
3/5
8. A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, RELATING TO RECAPTURING
THE VISION; URGING MIAMI -DADE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD TO
ESTABLISH THIS CURRICULUM IN SOUTH MIAMI HIGH SCHOOL;
ENCOURAGING ITS IMPLEMENTATION AS SOON AS POSSIBLE;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Commissioner Russell) 3/5
ORDINANCE (S) SECOND READING PUBLIC HEARING (S)
9. AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, RELATING TO THE LAND
DEVELOPMENT CODE, AMENDING SECTION 20 -7.7 (B), ENTITLED
REGULAR CITY COMMISSION 2
AGENDA — May 4, 1999
"BUILDING AND THEIR PLACEMENT - MAIN STREETS, SUNSET &
RED ROAD," SECTION 20 -7.7 (C), ENTITLED REQUIRED
ELEMENTS - MAIN STREETS, SUNSET DRIVE & RED ROAD," AND
SECTION 20- 7.11(8), ENTITLED "BUILDINGS AND THEIR
PLACEMENT - GENERAL PROVISIONS, APPLY TO ALL,"
PROVIDING FOR ARCADE AND AWNING STANDARDS; PROVIDING
FOR SEVERABILITY, CONFLICT AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (18t
Reading - March 2, 1999 - 2nd Reading deferred from
April 20, 1999)
3/5
10. AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, RELATING TO THE LAND
DEVELOPMENT CODE; MODIFYING AND SUSPENDING CERTAIN
PROVISIONS THAT ALLOW FOR THE REDUCTION OF REQUIRED
PARKING SPACES, FOR A PERIOD OF NINE MONTHS, THEREBY
ENABLING THE CITY TO ASSESS THE IMPACT OF THE SHOPS AT
SUNSET PLACE ON THE DOWNTOWN PARKING SUPPLY, EVALUATE
THE APPROPRIATENESS OF SUCH PROVISIONS AND PREPARE
NECESSARY AMENDMENTS; PROVIDING THAT ORDINANCES IN
CONFLICT SHALL NOT BE IN FORCE AND EFFECT DURING THIS
TIME PERIOD; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, ORDINANCES IN
CONFLICT, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (1't Reading - March 2,
1999- 2nd Reading deferred from April 20, 1999)
(Commissioner Feliu) 4/5
11. AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, RELATING TO RELATING TO
THE PARKING REGULATIONS, OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE,
AMENDING SECTIONS 20 -3.3 (D) , ENTITLED "PERMIT USE
SCHEDULE," 20 -4.3, ENTITLED "SIGN REGULATIONS" AND
SECTION 20 -4.4 ENTITLED "OFF- STREET PARKING
REQUIREMENTS "; PROVIDING FOR STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES;
PROVIDING FOR REPEAL, SEVERABILITY, AND AN EFFECTIVE
DATE. (1St Reading March, 2 1999 2 I Reading
deferred from April 20, 1999)
(Mayor Robaina) 3/5
12. AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, RELATING TO COMMUNITY
RELATIONS BOARD; AMENDING SECTION 2 -26.6 ( C) OF THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR A CHAIR AND VICE
CHAIR OR CO- CHAIRS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE. (1$t Reading - April 20, 1999)
(Mayor Robaina, Commissioners Feliu & Bethel) 3/5
REGULAR CITY COMMISSION 3
AGENDA — May 4, 1999
RESOLUTION (S) HEARING
13. A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, RELATING TO A REQUEST FOR
SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS OF SECTIONS 20 =7.9 "DOWNTOWN
STREETS" AND 20 -7.13 "REGULATING PLAN" OF THE LAND
DEVELOPMENT CODE FOR A BUILDING LOCATED IN THE SR
"SPECIALTY RETAIL" ZONING DISTRICT, SPECIFICALLY ON
S.W. 57 -COURT BETWEEN S.W. 73 STREET AND S.W. 74TH
STREET, SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, 33143
(Mayor Robaina) 4/5
RESOLUTION (S)
14. A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO DISBURSE THE SUM OF $8,295.00 TO AVENTURA
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE TREE SERVICE FOR THE FULL
REMOVAL OF 21 AUSTRALIAN PINE TREES AT DANTE FASCELL
PARK AND CHARGING THIS DISBURSEMENT TO ACCOUNT NO.
1750 - 519 -4670, "LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE — MAINTENANCE AND
REPAIRS OF GROUNDS AND STRUCTURES;" AND DISBURSE THE
SUM OF $7,800.00 TO TROPICAL FALLS LANDSCAPING AND
MAINTENANCE, INC., TO FURNISH AND PLANT 13 TREES AT
DANTE FASCELL PARK AND CHARGING THESE DISBURSEMENTS TO
ACCOUNT NUMBER 001- 0000 - 219 -6300 "ESCROW -WATER
MANAGEMENT /DANTE FASCELL PARK.", (deferred from April
20, 1999)
(Commissioner Russell) 3/5
15. A RESOLUTION OF THE _MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, RELATING TO CONSULTANT
CONTRACT WITH DON DELANEY', D.B.A. SDI, INC. EXERCISING
THE TERMINATION CLAUSE CONTAINED IN SECTION 5 OF THE
CONTRACT WITH DON DELANEY, D.B.A. SDI, INC.
(Commissioner Feliu) 3/5
16. A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, RELATING TO FUNDING FOR
THE MIAMI /BAHAMAS GOOMBAY FESTIVAL BATTLE OF THE
JUNKANOO BANDS, AUTHORIZING DISBURSEMENT OF $4,500 AND
CHARGING THIS TO ACCOUNT NO. 1100 -511 -9910 "SPECIAL
EVENTS CONTRIBUTION"
(Commissioner Bethel) 3/5
17. A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, RELATING TO FUNDING FOR
REGULAR CITY COMMISSION 4
AGENDA — May 4, 1999
THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL,
AUTHORIZING DISBURSEMENT OF $2,500.00 AND CHARGING THIS
TO ACCOUNT NO. 2100 -519- 8310, "SEED MONEY"
(Commissioner Russell) 3/5
18. A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, RELATING TO FUNDING FOR
THE RED SUNSET MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION PROJECTS,
AUTHORIZING DISBURSEMENT OF $29,700 AND CHARGING
$10,200 TO ACCOUNT NO. 1100- 511 -9910 "SPECIAL EVENTS
CONTRIBUTION', TRANSFERRING $10,000 FROM ACCOUNT 001 -
0000 -223- 4900 "CONTRIBUTION FROM SHOPS AT SUNSET PLACE"
TO ACCOUNT NO. 2100 - 519 -8310, "SEED MONEY AND CHARGING
$19,500 TO ACCOUNT 2100 - 519 -8310 "SEED MONEY"
(Mayor Robaina & Commissioner Russell) 3/5
ORDINANCE (S) FIRST READING
There are none
SPEAKERS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT SECTION 2 -2. 1 (k) (2) OF
THE CODE OF ORDINANCES PROVIDES THAT "ANY PERSON MAKING
PERSONAL IMPERTINENT, OR SLANDEROUS REMARKS OR WHO
SHALL BECOME BOISTEROUS WHILE ADDRESSING THE COMMISSION
SHALL BE FORTHWITH BARRED FROM FURTHER AUDIENCE BEFORE
THE COUNCIL BY THE PRESIDING OFFICER, UNLESS PERMISSION
TO CONTINUE BE GRANTED BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE
COMMISSION ".
PUBLIC REMARKS
COMMISSION REMARKS
REGULAR CITY COMMISSION rJ.
AGENDA - May 4, 1999
1, ..
SOUTH MIAMI POLICE DEPARTMENT
INTER - OFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor and City Commission Date:April 19,1999 14
FROM: Charles S urr
c Re: Agenda .Item #
City Manager Comm. Mtg. May 4, 1999
Purchase of Extended
Extra Care Warranty for
P.A.L. Van
The Police Department is obtaining a new Ford van for use in
transporting children in conjunction with the Police Athletic
League.
Since this vehicle will be retained past the initial warranty
period, it is prudent to keep this vehicle in top running
condition.
The expenditure is $1,275 from account #608 -1910- 521 -6430 (State
Forfeiture Account).
Balance in Account $15,521.94
This Item 1,275.00
New Balance $14,246.94
Your concurrence is requested.
CS /GF /esw
1
2 RESOLUTION
3
4 A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION
5 OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, RELATING TO
6 THE PURCHASE OF AN EXTENDED EXTRA CARE
7 WARRANTY FROM DUVAL FORD IN THE AMOUNT OF
8 $1,275 FROM ACCOUNT #608- 1910 -521 -6430 (STATE
9 FORFEITURE ACCOUNT) FOR THE POLICE ATHLETIC
10 LEAGUE VAN, PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
11
12
13 WHEREAS, the Police Department is obtaining a new Ford van for use in
14 transporting children to athletic and other events in a safe vehicle in conjunction with the
15 Police Athletic League, and
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
WHEREAS, as the vehicle will be retained past the initial warranty period,
it is prudent to keep this vehicle in top running condition; and
WHEREAS, as Duval Ford is the provider of the Ford van and, therefore the
extended extra care warranty,and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA;
Section 1: The City Manager is authorized to disburse a sum not to exceed
$1,275 from account #6084910 -521 -6430 (State Forfeiture Fund ) to Duval Ford for the
acquisition of an extended extra care warranty.
Section 2: This resolution be effective immediately after the adoption hereof.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
READ AND APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CITY ATTORNEY
day of , 1999.
APPROVED:
MAYOR
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
INTER- OFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor and Commission DATE: May 4, 1999
SUBJECT: Agenda Item #
Commission Meeting,
May 4, 1999
AUTHORIZATION OF THE CITY
MANAGER'S ACTION TO
ENTER INTO A CONTRACT
WITH CROSSROADS
ENGINEERING DATA, INC., TO
OBTAIN TRAFFIC COUNT
DATA, AT A COST NOT TO
EXCEED $2,872.20, FOR FISCAL
YEAR 1998/99.
The attached resolution seeks approval of the City Manager's action to enter into a contract with
Crossroads Engineering Data, Inc., to obtain traffic volume and peak hour data for the residential
streets south of our central business district. The data was obtained on 58th Avenue, 591h
Avenue, and 76th Street (a cut- through route to 62nd Avenue). A full month's worth of 24 -hour
sampling was obtained in order to fully profile traffic patterns. This traffic data will be used in
the traffic studies being prepared by MC Harry & Associates, Inc.
Crossroads Engineering Data, Inc. currently holds three contracts with the Florida Department of
Transportation (FDOT) for traffic data collection services (see attached contract information).
The same fee structure provided to FDOT has been extended to the City.
The total expenditure would not exceed $2,872.20, and the disbursement would come fi°om
account No. 112 - 1730- 541.6270 entitled "Local Option Gas Tax — Infrastructure Projects".
This account currently has a balance of $4,985.41 remaining for fiscal year 1998199.
Attachments
I RESOLUTION NO.
2
3 A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY
4 COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI,
5 FLORIDA, RELATING TO CONTRACTS,
6 CONCERNING TRAFFIC STUDIES, AUTHORIZING
7 THE CITY MANAGER'S ACTION TO ENTER INTO
8 A CONTRACT WITH CROSSROADS ENGINEERING
9 DATA, INC., TO CONDUCT TRAFFIC COUNTS, AT
10 A COST NOT TO EXCEED $2,872.20, AND
11 CHARGING THE DISBURSEMENT TO "LOCAL
12 OPTION GAS TAX — INFRASTRUCTURE
13 PROJECTS" ACCOUNT NO. 112 - 1730 - 541.6270.
14
15 WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission of the City of South Miami have identified
16 the need for traffic studies in residential areas in order to assess cut- through traffic concerns, and;
17
18 WHEREAS, Crossroads Engineering Data, Inc., currently holds three contracts with the
19 Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for traffic count collection, including contract
20 number FM No. 25093 132 01 / WPI No. 6114270.
21
22 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
23 COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA:
24
25 Section 1. The action of the City Manager to enter into a contract with Crossroads
26 Engineering Data, Inc., based on the FDOT contract fee structure, is hereby approved.
27
28 Section 2. The contract with Crossroads Engineering Data, Inc. is not to exceed
29 $2,872.20, and shall cover all pending invoices.
30
31 PASSED AND ADOPTED this 4t` day of May, 1999.
32
33
34 ATTEST: APPROVED:
35
36
37 CITY CLERK MAYOR
38
39
40 READ AND APPROVED AS TO FORM:
41
42
43 CITY ATTORNEY
15: k12
xPOAC� E,431HEERDA-1 PAGE (31
WI/
C/�/^%r-'6462N Inc.
I)Sffk F1110"ring SMdW
February 25, 1999
David Goodin
City of South Miami
6130 Sunset Drive
South Miami, Florida, 33143
Dear Mr. Goodin:
Pursuant to your request, below you will find a number of current projects which we are under
contract with the Florida Department of Transportation. The attached price list reflects the
competitive rates which FDOT has negotiated with our firm. Please contact me should you have
any questions and I look forward to continuing to work with the City of South Miami.
Project: District Wide Data Collection
FM No.:233148 1 12 01
WPI No,:459317
Project: Systems GPC
FM No.:233152 1 12 04
WPI No.:4590321
Project: District.Wide Traffic Operation Studies
FM No.;25093 132 01
WPI No.:6114270
Sincerely,
Crossroads Engineering Data,
13235 S.W. 137th Avenue • Suite 0207 • Miami, Florida 33k86 - Tel: (305) 2133997 • Fax: (305) 233 -7720
Einail: xroddigrO w6rldnef.am net
_.. OZ: °. ^�- L ^: Od 3'J1-233 +�.� :-_R�r.L••. ° -a5I1 t °C'P I. iS rIMU: 03. ,.
V
,
OA DS
Crossroa �5.am• 11K•
m psi Eni)aamig Strtfi s
February 9, 1999
Fernando Rodriguez
City of South Miami
6130 8.. —k D.I-
Suulli Miami, Inorida 33143
RE: 4 Week 24 Hour Bi- Directional Volume Counts
Dear Mr. Rodriguez:
Crossroads Engineering Data, Inc. is pleased to present this proposal for data collection services
relating to the above referenced project. Our firm proposes to perform the following task:
TASK 1
Conduct 24 hour bi- directional volume counts for a period of 4 weeks beginning on mid-
day Thursday, keburary 11, 1999 and concluding Thursday, March 11, 1999. The counts
will be summarized by 15 minute interva.la and will provide hourly totals, daily totals.
and peak hour volumes. The counts will be conducted at the following location:
1. SW 59' Avenue north of SW '6 °t Street
E&QJECT COST
Description Qnvsntity Unit Price Total
a wook s.) nx A..vA A i4J7 "n 7sA 17 VA
WO K NOT SPECIFIED
Work not specified in the above proposal items will not be performed without your prior
knowledge and approval. When additional services are performed, they will be billed per the Fee
schedule specified above.
ADDITIONAL EMENSE
Unless otherwise specified, the above service fees do include travel, printing, reproduction, and
postage,
INVOICING AND PAYMENT
The City of South Miami, to be known as CONSULTANT, agrees to pay Crossroads
Engineering Data, Inc,, to be known as VENDOR, thirty (30) days from the date of Invoice.
CUNSC(L7:�N7' agrees th..Ar. the •nn:ices provided by ttae VENDOR are f6i the
crrn�rv��:•r.t�z -.a� ...�, ..a....c...., 1...J...c..� r .• .eta ...- ..:�.... +... �> A■.., a... ..'.,....�.,�.,.....T._.......,
f'ONNULT.4NT a•rcotring payment from a thirA T■■,rty. Hpayment Px »nt raeolved within
the thirty (30) days, a late charge will be added to the invoice in the amount not to exceed
aina And nne -half oercent (1 V2 %) ner month on the outstandiue balance.
6x253 0: %V 1,11 ?.6.1v.. -. Aoi/. WlrJ 4X IM . TO1• f,\f1.11 '411 -39Y'! -111- (}pi) Z.)1.7728
>: retell:- xmads.gga3•w�u.fdnrt.l,rl...e:r
nl, :cr 1939 15: E'� a. -233 -? - ;1ROC+D_ Ehb�ItEEPe' G P�:�� r�4
Crosst'oo EnY�eering Data, Inc.
11afJSc Ee`uwrtey Steer
Mr. Rodriguez
Page 2
February 9, 1999
ASSI MENT
It should be expressly understood that this proposal is for the use of the executing
CONSULTANT and their designees.
ACCEPTANCE
This proposal and fee schedule is based upon the acceptance 'Arithin thirty (30) days from the date
of preparation. If not accepted within that .time period, we reserve the right to reevaluate the
terms and conditions contained herein.
rf the proposed work. and foes wulai+ied herein are agrccablc with you. dense sign and date this
contract in the area provided below and return Manic to flue ufljcc. Should you liavc any
questions regarding the above, please do not hesitate to call.
Sincerely,
Crossroads Engineering , Inc.
4 clan
res' nt
"i
ate
Charles Scurr
City Manager, City of South Miami
13755 S.W.. 13701 Avenue • Suite #207 • Miami; Florida 33136 - TW: (305) 233 -3997 •fix: (305) 233-7,720
Emil; s,nads.ggkaworldnet.arJ.nvl
�P7A<1S cP9-3INEERIP4.a FA:3E 135.
roroa ��A � Ste.
7WIli< Fnj�nr� SroQut
February 9, 1999
Fernando Rodriguez
City of South Miami
6130 Sunset Drive
South Miami, Flnrida 33143
RE: 4 Week 24 Hour Hi- Directional. Volume Counts
Dear Mr. Rodriguez.
Crossroads Engineering Data, Inc. is pleased to present this proposal for data collection services
relating to the above referenced project. Our firm proposes to perform the following task:
TASK 1
Conduct 24 hour bi- directional volume counts for a period of 4 weeks beginning on mid-
day Thursday, );eburary 11, 1999 and concluding Thursday, March 11, 1999. The counts
will be summarized by 15 minute intervals and will provide hourly totals, daily totals,
(and peak hour -olumou. Th* c.rn+ »ta wi11 hP cnndiwfetl nt the Followinst location:
i SW 'W" Avenue north of SW 76' Stleet
PROJECT COST
UvbJ tiptivll - Qu412tity ti ((1t PiLivv 'rotal
a „•..1. 34 U- _kDT 1 4M7 dl) CQ57 4f1
3YQR1C NOT SPECIFIED
Work not specified in the above proposal items will not be performed without your prior
knowledge and approval. When additional services are performed, they will be billed per the fee
schedule specified above.
ADDITItr NAI. FXPFNSES
Unless otherwise specified, the above service fees do include travel, printing, reproduction, and
postage.
MQICING AND pAYAN I
The City of South Miami, to be known as CONSULTANT, agrees to pay Crossroads
Engineering Data, Inc., to be known as VENDOR, thirty (30) days from the date of Invoice.
CONSULTANT agrees that the services provided by the VENDOR are for the
t.'UNSULYANY S u3e; inerefore, payment for said services wilt nut be wnil„gCall upuu lhr
CONSULTANT receiving payment from a third party.. If payment is not received within
the thirty (30) drys, a late charge will be added to the Invoice in the amount not to exceed
one and one -half percent (1 "l, %) per month on the outstanding balance.
13255 S.W. 1371h Avenue - Suite 11207 - WAM. Flotida 33136 - Tel (305) 233.3997 - fax: (305) 233 -772()
L''owil :,rraurls. go. w0r7(1ner.alt. Per
��!2 =,'�99 15: �2 , 305 633 -���1 �P.3AD5 �IJGIP• +�EF?IPd; FiaE 06
Croesraa F.n�useer�ngDato, Inc.
• mine 6Rgiaeerug3"0j
Mr. Rodriguez
Page 2
February 9, 1999
AMUMIEN1
It should be expressly understood that this proposal is for the use of the executing
CONSULTANT and their designees.
Acs -ERI NCE
This proposal and fcc schedule is based uporl the acceptance within thirty (30) days from the date
of preparation. IC.nuL accepted within that -time period; -we Yeserve the right -to. reevaluate .die ..... _ ..... ..............
terms and conditions contained herein.
11 the prvpvev.a wm►c aaa zeeu c.•.�r.�Y•. W,.. .�•. .....
n�rae• •r+. ...r v.• . T.ra... Lt...r 1w.1..
0 •�i.... .. 'n nip N. llu�,.,l'lioe. h.;hnol.1 vrna hnvo sr�y
questions rel;anling the above, pleasc do not hcntule tv uu!!.
3 im-c. rely,
Croseroadc Engirlenring a a, Inc.
re ent
atev! j
Chars Scurr y
City Manager, City of South Miami
0293 S.W. 137ti& Avenue • Suitc #207 - Miami, Florida 33186 • Tel: (30) 233 -349'7 • Fax - (SOS) 233 -77211
Email: xmuds.ggtlQr•aeldnet.utt.rtel
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
INTER- OFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor and City Commission DATE: 4/30/99
AGENDA ITEM #
FROM: Charles D. Scurr Comm. Mtg. 514/99
City Manager Physical Fitness Program in
Public Schools
The attached resolution sponsored by Mayor Julio Robaina urges the Miami
Dade County School Board to seriously consider re- implementing a mandatory
physical fitness program in the Junior and Senior High Schools.
Mayor Robaina recognizes that a healthy body creates a healthy mind and
believe that physical fitness as it relates to the health, safety and welfare for all
citizens especially the youth is essential.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, RELATING TO THE SCHOOL
SYSTEM; URGING THE MIAMI -DADE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD
TO SERIOUSLY CONSIDER RE- IMPLEMENTING A MANDATORY
PHYSICAL FITNESS PROGRAM IN THE JUNIOR AND SENIOR
HIGH SCHOOLS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission of the City of South Miami
recognize that a healthy body creates a healthy mind and believe that physical fitness as it
relates to the health, safety and welfare for all citizens especially the youth is essential;
and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Mayor and City Commission to strongly urge
the Miami -Dade County School Board to seriously consider re- implementing mandatory
physical fitness programs in both the junior and senior high schools.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA;
Section 1. That Miami -Dade County School Board is hereby urged to seriously
consider re- implementing a mandatory physical fitness program in both the junior and
senior high schools.
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon approval.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
READ AND APPROVED AS TO FORM
CITY ATTORNEY
day of , 1999.
" 14119W
MAYOR
Commission Vote:
Mayor Robaina:
Vice Mayor Oliveros:
Commissioner Feliu:
Commissioner Bethel:
Commissioner Russell:
Additions shown by underlining and deletions shown by ever-striking.
MIAMI -DADS COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT FOR EDUCATION • 1460 NORTHEAST SECOND AVENUE * MIAMI, FLORIDA 33132
Roger C. Cuevas
Superintendent of Schools
Joseph H. Mathos
Deputy Superintendent for Education
April 19, 1999
Mr. Joe Herring
Herring Massage Center
1541 San Remo Avenue
Coral Gables, Florida 33146
Dear Mr. Herring:
Mlami -Dade County School Board
Dr. Solomon C. Stinson, Chair
Dr. Michael M. Krop, Vice Chair
Mr. G. Holmes Braddock
Ms. Perla Tabares Hantman
Dr. Robert B. Ingram
Ms. Betsy H. Kaplan
Mrs. Manty Sabat6s Morse
Mr. Demetrio Pdrez, Jr., M.S.
Dr. Marta P6rez
On behalf of Mr. Roger C. Cuevas, Superintendent of Miami -Dade County Public Schools,
your letter has been forwarded to me, in regard to your concerns about the physical
education program in your child's school.
Members of the School Board agree with you that physical education is a fundamental
subject in a student's curricula because of the mental and physical benefits it provides. To
give practical expression to that belief, the Board has authorized the establishment of full -
time, certified physical education teachers. These teachers provide a comprehensive
physical education program to students in the elementary level in grades two through five
and as an elective subject in the secondary level in grades six through twelve.
In pre- kindergarten through first grade the physical education program is implemented
by the classroom teacher in consultation with the physical education teacher. A
Competency- Based Curriculum has been drafted by experts in the physical education field
with specific guidelines and objectives to assist teachers in meeting the physical and
developmental needs of each student.
Our Pupil Progression Plan recommends that schools provide physical education for a
minimum of twenty minutes per day for pre- kindergarten through first grade and thirty
minutes per day for grades two through five.
Each school, based on their students' academic needs or scheduling structure, may
deviate from these recommendations and offer a different program.
Mr. Joe Herring
April 19, 1999
Page 2
Since you did not mention your child's school in your letter, we are unable to ascertain the
scheduling procedures implemented at his school.
Please feel free to call Mr. Mike Bromir, District Supervisor, Physical Education, at
305 - 995 -1963 if you would like to discuss this further or have any additional questions.
Again, thank you for your interest and your willingness to assist us in providing a quality
physical education program to our students.
Sincerely,
Joseph H. Mathos
Deputy Superintendent for Education
JHM :dbh
L549 (R09371)
cc: Mr. Roger C. Cuevas
Ms. Barbara A. Silver
Mrs. Nereida 1. Santa -Cruz
Ms. Lilia Garcia
Mr. Michael Bromir
0
MIAMI -DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT FOR EDUCATION* 1450 NORTHEAST SECOND AVENUE * MIAMI, FLORIDA 33132
Roger C. Cuevas
Superintendent of Schools
Joseph H. Mathos
Deputy Superintendent for Education
April 19, 1999
Mr. Joe Herring
Herring Massage Center
1541 San Remo Avenue
Coral Gables, Florida 33146
Dear Mr. Herring:
Mlaml -Dade County School Board
Dr. Solomon C. Stinson, Chair
Dr. Michael M. Krop, Vice Chair
Mr. G. Holmes Braddock
Ms. Perla Tabares Hantman
Dr. Robert B. Ingram
Ms. Betsy H. Kaplan
Mrs. Manty Sabat6s Morse
Mr. Demetrio P6rez, Jr., M.S.
Dr. Marta P6rez
On behalf of Mr. Roger C. Cuevas, Superintendent of Miami -Dade County Public Schools,
your letter has been forwarded to me, in regard to your concerns about the physical
education program in your child's school.
Members of the School Board agree with you that physical education is a fundamental
subject in a student's curricula because of the mental and physical benefits it provides. To
give practical expression to that belief, the Board has authorized the establishment of full -
time, certified physical education teachers. These teachers provide a comprehensive
physical education program to students in the elementary level in grades two through five
and as an elective subject in the secondary level in grades six through twelve.
In pre- kindergarten through first grade the physical education program is implemented
by the classroom teacher in consultation with the physical education teacher. A
Competency- Based Curriculum has been drafted by experts in the physical education field
with specific guidelines and objectives to assist teachers in meeting the physical and
developmental needs of each student.
Our Pupil Progression Plan recommends that schools provide physical education for a
minimum of twenty minutes per day for pre- kindergarten through first grade and thirty
minutes per day for grades two through five.
Each school, based on their students' academic needs or scheduling structure, may
deviate from these recommendations and offer a different program.
Mr. Joe Herring
April 19, 1999
Page 2
Since you did not mention your child's school in your letter, we are unable to ascertain the
scheduling procedures implemented at his school.
Please feel free to call Mr. Mike Bromir, District Supervisor, Physical Education, at
305 - 995 -1963 if you would like to discuss this further or have any additional questions.
Again, thank you for your interest and your willingness to assist us in providing a quality
physical education program to our students.
Sincerely,
Joseph H. Mathos
Deputy Superintendent for Education
JHM:dbh
L549 (R09371)
cc: Mr. Roger C. Cuevas
Ms. Barbara A. Silver
Mrs. Nereida 1. Santa -Cruz
Ms. Lilia Garcia
Mr. Michael Bromir
MIAMI -DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT FOR EDUCATION • 1460 NORTHEAST SECOND AVENUE • MIAMI, FLORIDA 33132
Roger C. Cuevas
Superintendent of Schools
Joseph H. Mathos
Deputy Superintendent for Education
April 19, 1999
Mr. Joe Herring
Herring Massage Center
1541 San Remo Avenue
Coral Gables, Florida 33146
Dear Mr. Herring:
Mlsmi -Dade County School Board
Dr. Solomon C. Stinson, Chair
Dr. Michael M. Krop, Vice Chair
Mr. G. Holmes Braddock
Ms. Perla Tabares Hantman
Dr. Robert B. Ingram
Ms. Betsy H. Kaplan
Mrs. Manty Sabatbs Morse
Mr. Demetrio Pdrez, Jr., M.S.
Dr. Marta Pdrez
On behalf of Mr. Roger C. Cuevas, Superintendent of Miami -Dade County Public Schools,
your letter has been forwarded to me, in regard to your concerns about the physical
education program in your child's school.
Members of the School Board agree with you that physical education is a fundamental
subject in a student's curricula because of the mental and physical benefits it provides. To
give practical expression to that belief, the Board has authorized the establishment of full -
time, certified physical education teachers. These teachers provide a comprehensive
physical education program to students in the elementary level in grades two through five
and as an elective subject in the secondary level in grades six through twelve.
In pre- kindergarten through first grade the physical education program is implemented
by the classroom teacher in consultation with the physical education teacher. A
Competency- Based Curriculum has been drafted by experts in the physical education field
with specific guidelines and objectives to assist teachers in meeting the physical and
developmental needs of each student.
Our Pupil Progression Plan recommends that schools provide physical education for a
minimum of twenty minutes per day for pre- kindergarten through first grade and thirty
minutes per day for grades two through five.
Each school, based on their students' academic needs or scheduling structure, may
deviate from these recommendations and offer a different program.
Mr. Joe Herring
April 19, 1999
Page 2
Since you did not mention your child's school in your letter, we are unable to ascertain the
scheduling procedures implemented at his school.
Please feel free to call Mr. Mike Bromir, District Supervisor, Physical Education, at
305 - 995.1963 if you would like to discuss this further or have any additional questions.
Again, thank you for your interest and your willingness to assist us in providing a quality
physical education program to our students.
Sincerely,
Joseph H. Mathos
Deputy Superintendent for Education
JHM:dbh
L549 (R09371)
cc: Mr. Roger C. Cuevas
Ms. Barbara A. Silver
Mrs. Nereida I. Santa -Cruz
Ms. Lilia Garcia
Mr. Michael Bromir
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
INTER - OFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor and City Commission
DATE: 4/30/99
AGENDA ITEM # 07
FROM: Charles D. Scurr Comm. Mtg. 5/4/99
City Manager School Pilot 'Program to
extend the school year
from 180 days to 210 days
in the South Miami Area
The attached resolution sponsored by Mayor Julio Robaina petitions the Miami
Dade County School Board to consider the Schools in the South Miami area for
the Pilot Program, which extends the school days from 180 to 210 days for the
school year.
The Florida Legislature has allocated funding for this program and schools in
the Greater Miami -Dade County have already implemented the program.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, RELATING TO THE SCHOOL
SYSTEM; PETITIONING MIAMI -DADE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD
TO CONSIDER THE SCHOOLS IN THE SOUTH MIAMI AREA FOR
THE PILOT PROGRAM WHICH EXTENDS THE SCHOOL DAYS
FROM 180 TO 210 DAYS FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission of the City of South Miami is
petitioning the Miami -Dade County School Board to consider the South Miami area
Schools for the pilot program extending the school days from 180 to 210 days for the
school year; and,
WHEREAS, the Florida Legislature has allocated funding for this endeavor and
Miami -.Dade County Public Schools are already utilizing this pilot program; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission desire to have the Miami -Dade
School Board seriously consider including the South Miami area schools in its next
funding cycle.
. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA;
Section 1. That Miami -Dade County School Board is hereby petitioned to
serious consider adding the South Miami area schools to the pilot program to extend the
school days from 180 to 210 per year during its next funding cycle.
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon approval.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this day of , 1999.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
READ AND APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CITY ATTORNEY
APPROVED:
MAYOR
Commission Vote:
Mayor Robaina:
Vice Mayor Oliveros:
Commissioner Feliu:
Commissioner Bethel:
Commissioner Russell:
Additions shown by underlining and deletions shown by everarikiag.
..................
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
INTER- OFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor and City Commission DATE: 4/30/99
AGENDA ITEM
FROM: Charles D. Scurr Comm. Mtg. 5/4/99
City Manager ReCapturing the Vision
Curriculum
The attached resolution sponsored by Commissioner Mary Scott Russell urges
Miami Dade County School Board to establish the Recapturing the Vision
Curriculum in South Miami High School. It also encourages the implementation
of this program as soon as possible.
ReCapturing the Vision is a program which provides at risk female students with
a variety of experiences which work towards building self - esteem, improving
behavior and providing guidance. This program has been implemented in
several schools and statistics show an improvement in academics, reduced
school suspensions, increased school attendance and improved self - respect.
1 RESOLUTION NO.
2
3 A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
4 CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, RELATING TO RECAPTURING
5 THE VISION; URGING MIAMI -DADE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD
6 TO ESTABLISH THIS CURRICULUM IN SOUTH MIAMI HIGH
7 SCHOOL; ENCOURAGING ITS IMPLEMENTATION AS SOON AS
8 POSSIBLE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
9
10 WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission of the City of South Miami
11 recognize that many at risk students live in poverty with household incomes 55% less
12 than their counterparts; and,
13
14 WHEREAS, This crisis has led to a subculture to emerge within the school
15 system, often out of rebellion and hopelessness; and
16
17 WHEREAS, ReCapturing The Vision is a program which provides at risk female
18 students with a variety of experiences which work towards building self - esteem,
19 improving behavior and providing guidance; and
20
21 WHEREAS, These tools are essential for equipping children with tools to become
22 contributing, functional members of our society; and
23
24 WHEREAS, ReCapturing The Vision has been implemented in several schools
25 and statistics have shown an improvement in academics, reduced school suspensions,
26 increased school attendance and improved self - esteem; and
27
28 WHEREAS, The Mayor and City Commission endorses the establishment of
29 ReCapturing The Vision curriculum in South Miami High School and encourages its
30 implementation as quickly as possible.
31
32 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
33 COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA;
34
35 Section 1. Endorses the establishment of ReCapturing The Vision Curriculum
36 in South Miami High School and encourages Miami -Dade County School Board to
37 implement it as quickly as possible.
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
Additions shown by underlining and deletions shown by everAriking.
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon approval.
4 PASSED AND ADOPTED this day of 91999.
5
6
7 ATTEST: APPROVED:
8
9
10 CITY CLERK MAYOR
11
12 Commission Vote:
13 READ AND APPROVED AS TO FORM: Mayor Robaina:
14 Vice Mayor Oliveros:
15 Commissioner Feliu:
16 CITY ATTORNEY Commissioner Bethel:
17 Commissioner Russell:
18
Page 2 of 2
® CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
INTER - OFFICE MEMORANDUM
To Mayor & City Commission Date: April 30, 1999
Agenda Item #
From: Charles D. Scurr fC4� Subject: Hometown District/
City Manager Arcades- Awnings
REQUEST
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, RELATING TO THE LAND DEVELOPMENT
CODE, AMENDING SECTION 20 -7.7 (B), ENTITLED `BUILDINGS AND
THEIR PLACEMENT —MAIN STREETS, SUNSET & RED ROAD," SECTION
20 -7.7 (C), ENTITLED "REQUIRED ELEMENTS —MAIN STREETS, SUNSET &
RED ROAD," AND SECTION 20 -7.11 (B), ENTITLED `BUILDINGS AND
THEIR PLACEMENT - GENERAL PROVISIONS, APPLY TO ALL ";
PROVIDING FOR ARCADE AND AWNING STANDARDS; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY, ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BACKGROUND & ANALYSIS
On October 19, 1993, the City Commission adopted Ordinance No. 19 -93 -1545, creating the
Hometown District Overlay Ordinance. The Ordinance requires that any new development or
substantial redevelopment in the commercial area of the district construct, or maintain arcades on
Sunset Drive and Red Road to protect the pedestrian from inclement weather
Currently, the South Florida Building Code does not permit the construction of arcades in the
public right -of -way. Therefore, the Land Development Code requires a feature that cannot
legally be constructed. The attached ordinance was passed on the 1St reading on March 2, 1999.
The Ordinance was presented to the Planning Board on March 9, 1999 for its consideration and
recommendation. The Planning Board after conducting a public hearing and an extensive
deliberation felt that the proposed ordinance will undermine the intent and the purpose of
requiring the arcades along Red Road and Sunset Drive. The Board recommended that the City
research what other Cities are doing as well as work towards resolving the conflict between the
codes.
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that this item be deferred to a future Commission meeting after further
analysis has been completed.
Attachments:
Proposed Ordinance passed on 1st reading
Excerpts from March 9,1999 Planning Board meeting
Sections 20- 7.7(B) &(C); 20- 7.11(B)
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, RELATING TO THE
LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, AMENDING SECTION 20 -7.7 (B),
ENTITLED "BUILDINGS AND THEIR PLACEMENT —MAIN
STREETS, SUNSET & RED ROAD," SECTION 20 -7.7 (C),
ENTITLED "REQUIRED ELEMENTS —MAIN STREETS, SUNSET
& RED ROAD," AND SECTION 20 -7.11 (B), ENTITLED
"BUILDINGS AND THEIR PLACEMENT- GENERAL
PROVISIONS, APPLY TO ALL PROVIDING FOR ARCADE AND
AWNING STANDARDS PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY,
ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, on October 19, 1993, the City Commission adopted Ordinance No. 19 -93-
1545, known as the "Hometown District Overlay Ordinance, creating Article VII of the South
Miami Land Development Code; and
WHEREAS, Section 20 -7.7 requires that the front property line be the build -to line; and
WHEREAS, in addition to building on the front property line, Section 20 -7.7 requires
that an arcade be built along a building's frontage, in the public right -of -way; and
WHEREAS, the applicable building code, the South Florida Building Code, does not
currently allow permanent structures, including arcades, to be located in the public right -of -way;
and
WHEREAS, the Mayor & City Commission desire to provide clear and concise zoning
regulations, which do not directly conflict with the applicable building code; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission desire for arcades to be built in accordance
with the Hometown District Overlay Ordinance as soon as the applicable building code allows;
and
WHEREAS, until such time as the applicable building code allows the construction of
arcades in the public right -of -way, the Mayor & City Commission believe that it is in the public
interest to maintain the architectural vision identified by its citizens in the Hometown Plan by
allowing the construction of awnings in lieu of arcades.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. Section 20 -7.7 (B) of the South Miami Land Development Code, entitled
"BUILDINGS AND THEIR PLACEMENT —MAIN STREETS Sunset & Red Road," is
amended to add the following:
• Lot Coverage = 60% maximum
20,000 SF maximum per building
• Open Yard Space = 5 % min.
Either Arcade: or Awning_ Required
• Awning Clear Height = 7' -6"
• Arcade Depth = 8' minimum
• Arcade Clear Height = 10' minimum
• Arcade or Awning Length = 100% of Building
Frontage.
[The rest of the Section remains unchanged.]
Section 2. Section 20 -7.7 (C) of the South Miami Land Development Code, entitled
"REQUIRED ELEMENTS —MAIN STREETS Sunset & Red Road," is amended to add the
following:
FRONT No
PROPERTY
LINE /BUILD-
TO LINE
1
' ARCADES
w OR AWNINGS
[The rest of the Section remains unchanged.]
Section 3. Section 20 -7.11 (B) of the South Miami Land Development Code, entitled
"BUILDINGS AND THEIR PLACEMENT — GENERAL PROVISIONS, APPLY TO ALL," is
amended to add the following:
4. Conflict with South Florida Building Code SFBC)
li
At the current time, arcades and structural members thereof may not be constructed in
the public right -of -way per the SFBC. Until such time that arcades and structural
members thereof may be constructed in the public right -of -way, awnings shall be
constructed in lieu of arcades.
Section 4. This ordinance shall be effective until such time as the applicable building
code allows the construction of arcades in the public right -of -way; at such time, the amendments
made by this ordinance shall be null and void.
Section 5. If any section, clause, sentence, or phrase of this ordinance is held to be
invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, the said holding shall in no
way affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance.
Section 6. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this
ordinance are hereby repealed.
Section 7. This ordinance shall take effect immediately at the time of its passage.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS day of 1999
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
READ AND APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CITY ATTORNEY
APPROVED:
MAYOR
V
c:\...\ Hometown District Arcades - Awnings.doc
v
SUMMARY MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
PLANNING BOARD
Tuesday, March 9, 1999
City Commission Chambers
7:30 P.M.
I. Call to order and the Pledge of Allegiance to the US Flag
A. Mr. Pages, Chair, called the meeting to order.
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited in unison.
II. Roll Call V
A. Board members present constituting a quorum.
1. Mr. Pages, Mr. Morton, Ms. Chimelis, Mr. Lefley, Mr. Wiscombe, Mr. Illas, Ms. Gibson
B. City staff present
1. Subrata Basu (ACM/Planning Director); Greg Oravec (Principal Planner)
III. Public Hearings
A. ITEM: PB -99 -001
Applicant: Mayor & City Commission
Request: AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, RELATING TO
THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, AMENDING SECTION 20-
7.6 (A), . ENTITLED "HOMETOWN DISTRICT PARKING
COMMITTEE "; PROVIDING FOR ADDITIONAL MEMBERS;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, ORDINANCES IN
CONFLICT, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
1. Mr. Illas read the request into the record.
2. Staff presented the item to the Board, summarizing an inter - office memorandum entitled HD
Parking Committee, dated March 5, 1999, and provided for the Board's reference.
PB MINS 03 -09 -99
3. Staff noted that, at the present time, there is citizen interest in joining this committee.
4. The public hearing was opened.
5. There being no one present wishing to speak either for or against the item, the public hearing
was closed.
6. The public meeting continued.
7. The Board and staff discussed such items as decision making in regard to how many members
a board or committee may have and the number of members on other boards and committees.
8. The Board and staff discussed the proposed number and the future composition of the
Hometown District Parking Committee (HDPC).
a. The Board agreed that every effort should be made to balance all interests, both residents' and
business owners', preferably those owners representing a variety of sectors from the business
community.
b. The Board discussed the number proposed for the HDPC, noting that it may prove to be an
unwieldy number, yet an adequate number is necessary in order to sufficiently represent all
interests and sectors of the community.
c. The Board concurred that the HDPC should be composed of six private citizens and the
Mayor, having a mix of two tenants from the Hometown District, two or more landowners, two
or more residents.
9. Motion: Mr. Illas moved approval that HDPC membership be established at a maximum of six
private citizens and the Mayor. Ms. Chimelis seconded the motion.
10. Vote: Approved 6 Opposed 1 (Mr. Morton)
B. ITEM: PB -99 -002
Applicant: Mayor & City Commission
Request: AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, RELATING TO THE LAND
DEVELOPMENT CODE, AMENDING SECTION 20 -7.7 (B), ENTITLED
"BUILDINGS AND THEIR PLACEMENT —MAIN STREETS, SUNSET &
RED ROAD, SECTION 20 -7.7 (C), ENTITLED "REQUIRED ELEMENTS—
MAIN STREETS, SUNSET & RED ROAD," AND SECTION 20 -7.11 (B),
ENTITLED `BUILDINGS AND THEIR PLACEMENT— GENERAL
PROVISIONS, APPLY TO ALL "; PROVIDING FOR ARCADE AND
AWNING STANDARDS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, ORDINANCES
IN CONFLICT, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
PB MINS 03 -09 -99 2
r
O
N
00
t`
O
N
W
r
0
N
'V
u
C
U
r� b
W
P
�a
O
� b U
N W FN
O
i p
I t
ri
0
N
in
z
a�
t!n
I�
04
14 71
t*
0.
EM
li.
BUH LDR1\\1G3 A14D ]rIHIIERR PLACEMENT
FRONT
PROPERTY
LINE IMO
ro LINE
' ��ADJACENT PROPERTY-'\
� EFT. HUN. ARCADE W.D:N
- - - - - -
�
• Building Frontage = 1007 of Lot
Frontage slung Build -to Line.
IC�xLOF oT
FRONTAGE
`
I
%
j%
• Lot Coverage = 60% maimum,
20,000 SF nazimum per building.
• Open Yard Space = 5% min.
twU
IY U
Arcade: Required.
jib
1- cF
g
• Arcade Depth = W min.
• Arcade Clear Height = 10' min.
• Arcade Length = 100 of Building
Frontage.
'D U 2UIL ILDING
F'RON7AGE
L
i
at
�
Build -to Line( s) Locations:
j
• For specific Ion, sce the regulating
COLUFNS
FRQH
30 TO t
I- LOT DE PtN -`
I j0 F
R1
plan 1'or dimensions.
CURH
cuRB
PROPERTY LINE / WILD-70-LIKE
Drive- lhm(s) not permitted.
SIDE STREET
r
BUILD -TO LINE
�+1
FRONT LLINNEP- ,
tom IoDLOT'
vAR1E5 ADJACENT PR.7PERTYY
_ EFT. MIN. ARCADE UxOTN
. - -- - - - - '' }
� j� I
>
• Building Frontage = 100%* of Lot
Frontage along Build -to Line.
• Lot Coverage = 60% maximum,
FT2CptTAGE'
I
I
�
a w
20.000 SF maximum per building.
• Open Yard Space = 5% min.
Either Arcade or Awning: Required
• Awning Clear Height = T-6"
to '
t� ARCADE i
, j ILpI , I
FRONTAGE'
1
a
j Ul
J
min.
• Arcade Depth = Wolin.
• Arcade Clear Height= l0' min:
• Arcade or Awning Length = 100`% o
Building Frontage.
1
of
�II
Locations:
•UF.,o�iificl
Fors cific lots, see the regulating
Ire LU1.1r+5
MIR
30 TO 10 DEPT q-,�j
(jm FL
A
plan for dimensions.
FROM CUR$
CURB
PROPERTY LME / WILD -TO -LINE
Drive- lhm(s) not permitted.
51DE 5TREET
FRONT
PROPERTY
'*`.ADJACENTPROPERrYti-
t
• Building .Frontage = 80 -1007 of
LINE / BUILD.
TO LINE
. BUILDING,
70t To I°°'r,
- - - - - - -
j
-
/ J
Lot Frontage along Build -to Line.
• Lot Coverage = 607 m:ixinmm,
20.000 SF maximum per building.
• Open Yard Space = 57 min.
F�e1,17
/ ,
Either Arcade or Awning: Required.
UI
• Awning Clear Height = T -6" min.
r
f/
B FT. MIN. ARCADE WOTH
SSS
• Arcade Depth = 8' min.
• Arcade Clear Height= 10' min.
• Arcade or Awning Length= 1007
OPTIONAL
ARCADE,
n loo. CF
LOW.
FRONTAGE
I
C
;
���
j t
�I
of Building Frontage.
Build -to Line(s) Locations:
• For specific lots, see the regulating
for dimensions.
L1
I
�ii�/!/✓�G�
j
Plan
COLU -1,15
•IR
_�
L� 3o ro �o >.�1
" LOT DEPTiT --
����_m0_ �F_�_I
rl'IAX '
Drive ihru(s) shall be allowed if
entrances. and exits occur at pre-
FROM
CURB
PROPERTY LINE/ BUILD -TO -LINE
51DE 5TREET
approved curb cuts, and there are no
more than two (2) drive -flum lanes.
-1—ADJACENT PROPERTY"
BUILD -70 LINE 1
+—�I VARIE9
FT. MIN, -{- - - --
FR(7NT plxoP- 1
ERTY
'
I
Tm m ' t
ryAx I
-i % % / / /
a
!� ul
• Building Frontage = 75- 100% of
Lot Frontage along Build -to Line.
• Lot Coverage = 507 maximum,
20,000 SF maximum pei building.
•Open Yard Space= 107 min.
• Either Front porches) or Stoop(s):
Required* for mid -block tots
lots
• Front Porch Stoop
LINE I { - - - --
a'
or depth: 6' min.
• Front Porch or Stoop Length
_ _
u r - - - -
g
=
min. 25% of Building. Frontage.
• Drive- lhru(s) are not permitted.
i
'o To 31 FT. ' � Init
't
lu
� _1
4
• Build -to Line(s) Locations: For
specific lots, see the regulating plan
.for dimensions. Build -to Lines for
corner lots
are typically closer to the
property line than for mid -block lots.
VARIES
*Arcades may be included in lieu of
FT
front porch(es); arcades shall follow
PROPERTY LME BUILD
CURB
-TO LINE
standards for Downtown Streets.
SivE STREET
®Buildings shall be positioned on their sites within the area designated with hatch lines
above. Ground Boor area shall not exceed 20,000 square feet in a single building.
I. OUTBUILDINGS:
Outbuilding may contain an accessory apartment. Area of accessory apartments = 625 S.F. max.
Outbuildings (if any) shall be located in at least one rear lot corner and shall be placed 0 feet
from the properly line.
If only one outbuilding is located on a corner lot, it shall be located on the rear corner of the
lot closest to the side street. Additional outbuildings may be built along alleys or rear property
lines provided outbuildings occupy the two corners first.
2. FUTURE ADDITIONS TO BUILDINGS:
All future additions to existing buildings and buildings originally built to this code shall be
constructed within the buildable area designated by this code. Outbuildings need not be
constructed at the same time as the primary structure.
3. DRAINAGE / STORM RUNOFF:
All drainage water steal{ be conlincd to the properly from which it originates. Overhangs
intruding into the public right -of -wav shall be .guttered and drainage shall be deposited on site
away from the public right- of-way. briveways and walkways shall be constructed In such a way
as to not allow drainage to enter the public. right -of -way. Drainage waters shall include, but not
limited to, rain, water from hoses, and water from sprinklers.
8
r
C
N
L\
O
N
CY
t�
O
N
F=7 t1
V
7
0
�c
z
NT
P
0a
n
L V
N z
ej
p
cFd� pUp
C� lOJ
r
O
N
(V
r�
vo
t�
IA A
z
L REQURR EIID ELEMENTS
I
FRONT
',—ADJACENT PROPERTY -- i
y)
b
gip- I
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ I
u
L�
\—ADJACE PROPER
� I
TO LINE
- _ _ --- _ _ _ _ I
I I
ERTY LINE
-
HTPOTHETIC
L
}- I
ARCADE
FOOTPRINT
N
FOOTPRINT
Hr OT HE ICAL
In
Y
I V
GA E
,
y
OR AaNW_r
_ _._ ._ _._._
K lu
VIII
ICAL
FENCES,
V
'n
FOOTPRINT ICAL
U
OR HEDGES
w
J
N
ARCADES
Y
G E
_1
J
ILI
FENIV
i
\ i
WAOR
SIDE STREET
Hi
�
Lj
HYPOTHETICAL
ICAL
E
FOOTPRINT
FROM
PROPERTY LINE / [BUILD -TO -LINE
SIDE STREET-
y)
b
PROPERTY-
LIPS / BUILD-
.. .
------------
`
BUILD-TO LINE—'
\—ADJACE PROPER
� I
- _ _ --- _ _ _ _ I
I I
ERTY LINE
-
LNE
NTPOTUETIC
}- I
ARCADE
FOOTPRINT
N
OR AUNNG
Hr OT HE ICAL
In
ARCADE,
GA E
,
y
OR AaNW_r
_ _._ ._ _._._
K lu
VIII
W I
FENCES,
V
'n
FOOTPRINT ICAL
U
OR HEDGES
w
J
N
AL NY OTHE ICAL
Y
G E
_1
J
HYPOTHETICAL WY THE ICAL
'ARAz E
FOOTPRINT
i
PROPERTY LINE / WILD -TO -LINE
SIDE STREET
FROM
CENT PROPERTY ---,
y)
b
PROPERTY-
LIPS / BUILD-
.. .
------------
`
70 LINE
-r
� I
L
Ir
1-
LNE
HY OTHE ICAL
'3
ARCADE
GA E
N
OR AUNNG
------ _._ _._ _._. _.
LA
In
P-
H
FENCES,
,
y
W
WALLS,
W
OR 9i00P
OR HEDGES
V
'n
FOOTPRINT ICAL
E
-_~
w
J
AL NY OTHE ICAL
at
G E
r
PROPERTY LINE /WILD -TO -LINE
SIDE STREET
Required elements are indicated with hatch lines above.
Fences, Garden Walls and Hedges are also permitted in
other locations of each lot.
I. FEN PS WAIJ c x, HEDGES -
Front d Side: Fences or Garden Walls are required on all un -built
front and side property lines which abut streets. Height shall be 30" -
36 ".
Rear: Fences, Garden Walls, or Hedges are required on un -built rear
=halland along alleys. Height shall be 3' - 5'. Shrubs for
hedges shall beat least 2' tall at time of planting and spaced at a
maximum of 40" on center.
Where . building walls are situated a distance of 4' 6" or less from a
property line running parallel to the wall: fences, garden walls, or
hedges are not required.
Openings for Pedestrians: 6' wide maximum.
Openings for Vehicle Access: 9' minimum to 24' wide maximum.
Fences, Garden Walls and Hedges shall be minimum 30% opaque.
Fences (whole or in pan) made of chain -link or wire are prohibited
alone all property lines which abut streets or allevs.
9
I \ , ADJACENT PROPERTr — i
I
y)
b
WILD -TO LINE
I
`
I
� I
Ir
HYPOTHEERTY
LNE
FOOTPRINnI
ICAL
E
.u�(Ul
4FEE.
If)
PORCH
I
W
OR 9i00P
1 HYPOTHETICJ
FOOTPRINT ICAL
E
-_~
Q
L. _ _ _ ._
PROPERTY LINE BUILD -TO LINE
SIDE STREET
Required elements are indicated with hatch lines above.
Fences, Garden Walls and Hedges are also permitted in
other locations of each lot.
I. FEN PS WAIJ c x, HEDGES -
Front d Side: Fences or Garden Walls are required on all un -built
front and side property lines which abut streets. Height shall be 30" -
36 ".
Rear: Fences, Garden Walls, or Hedges are required on un -built rear
=halland along alleys. Height shall be 3' - 5'. Shrubs for
hedges shall beat least 2' tall at time of planting and spaced at a
maximum of 40" on center.
Where . building walls are situated a distance of 4' 6" or less from a
property line running parallel to the wall: fences, garden walls, or
hedges are not required.
Openings for Pedestrians: 6' wide maximum.
Openings for Vehicle Access: 9' minimum to 24' wide maximum.
Fences, Garden Walls and Hedges shall be minimum 30% opaque.
Fences (whole or in pan) made of chain -link or wire are prohibited
alone all property lines which abut streets or allevs.
9
MIAMI DAILY BUSINESS REVIEW
Published Daily except Saturday, Sunday and
Legal Holidays
Miami, Dade County, Florida.
STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF DADE:
Before the undersigned authority personally appeared
Sookle Williams, who on oath says that she Is the Vice
President of Legal Advertising of the Miami Daily Business
Review f /k/a Miami Review, a daily (except Saturday, Sunday
and Legal Holidays) newspaper, published at Miami In Dade
County, Florida; that the attached copy of advertisement,
being a Legal Advertisement of Notice In the matter of
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
APRIL 20, 1999
XXXXX
In the ....... ............................... ... Court,
was puublis ad In s j�T wspaper In the Issues of
AP
�, �
N
_ v
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
NOTICE IS HEREBY given that the City Commission of the City of
South Miami, Florida will conduct Public Hearings during its regular
City Commission meeting Tuesday, April 20, 1999 beginning. at 7:30
p.m.,, in-the City Commission Chambers, 6130 Sunset Drive., to
consider the following described ordinance(s): ,
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY- COMMISSION
i OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI -FLORIDA, RELATING TO
TH LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, AMENDING SECTION
20-77.7 (B), ENTITLED 'BUILDING AND THEIR PLACEMENT
MAIN STREETS, SUNSET & RED ROAD,' SECTION 20-
7.7 .(C), ENTITLED REQUIRED ELEMENTS — MAIN
STREETS, SUNSET DRIVE & RED ROAD,' AND -SECTION
20- 7.11(B) ENTITLED. 'BUILDINGS AND THEIR PLACE
MENT = GENERAL PROVISIONS, APPLY TO ALL,' PRO-
VIDING FOR ARCADE AND AWNING STANDARDS; PRO-
VIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, CONFLICT AND AN EFFEC-
TIVE DATE. (1st Reading - March 2, 1999)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI FLORIDA, RELATING TO
THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE; MODIFYING AND
SUSPENDING CERTAIN PROVISIONS THAT. ALLOW FOR
THE REDUCTION OF REQUIRED PARKING SPACES, FOR
A PERIOD OF NINE MONTHS, THEREBY ENABLING THE
CITY OF ASSESS THE IMPACT OF THE. SHOPS AT SUN- . -,
SET PLACE < ON THE DOWNTOWN PARKING SUPPLY,
EVALUATE THE, APPROPRIATENESS OF SUCH PROVI-
SIONS AND PREPARE NECESSARY AMENDMENTS
PROVIDING THAT ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT SHALL
NOT BE IN FORCE AND, EFFECT DURING THIS TIME PE-
RIOD; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, ORDINANCES IN
CONFLICT, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE._ (1st Reading
Afftant further says that the said Miami Daily Business
M h 2
Review Is a newspaper published at Miami in said Dade
County, Florida, and that the said newspaper has heretofore
been continuously published In said Dade County, Florida,
each day (except Saturday, Sunday and Legal Holidays) and
has been entered as second class mall matter at the post
office 1 In said Dade County, Florida, for a period of
on ear nex receding the first publication of the attached
co y of adv Isement; and afflant further says that she has
ne her pal nor promised any person, firm or corporation
an dlsco t, rebate, ommisslon or refu d for the purpose
of u g this adv Isement for pubil Lion In the said
ne
or.
Swam ��gd subscribed before me this
1
...... day of ......................... A.D. 19......
...........
(SEAL) `Pjty O�i iC9RL f40TARY SEdL
Bookie Willis etsonally lcnCQM38ft. H i41ARAAi R
t
>r coMn�,s; ofd nr�aaert
CC545354
�fF wa�,y (ti�J` MY CCnaIWiSSk7N EXPfRES
OF FCQ APR. 12,2000
arc , 1999)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, RELATING TO `
RELATING : TO THE PARKING REGULATIONS- OF THE
LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, AMENDING SECTIONS 20
3.3 (D), ENTITLED 'PERMIT USE SCHEDULE,' 20 -4.3, EN-
TITLED ' SIGN REGULATIONS" AND SECTION 20 -4.4 EN-
TITLED 'OFF - STREET ` PARKING _ REQUIREMENTS'
PROVIDING FOR STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES; PRO-
VIDING FOR REPEAL, SEVERABILITY, AND AN EFFEC-
TIVE DATE. (1st Reading - March,2, 1999)
Said ordinance can be inspected in the City Clerk's Office, Mondayf
Friday during regular office hours.
Inquiries concerning this item should be .directed to the Planning
Department at: 663 -6327.
ALL interested parties are invited to attend and will be heard.
Ronetta Taylor, CMC
City Clerk
City of South Miami
Pursuant to Florida Statutes 286.0105, the City hereby advises the
public that if a person decides to appeal any decision made by this
Board, Agency or Commission with respect to any matter considered
at its meeting or hearing, he or she will need a record of the proceed-
ings; and that for such purpose, affected person may need to ensure
that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made which record in-
cludes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be
based.
419 99- 3- 04090rh
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
qu
INTER - OFFICE MEMORANDUM
To: Mayor and City Commission
From: Charles D. Scurr fc,01 City Manager
REQUEST:
Date: April 30, 1999
Agenda Item #
Re: Modifying and suspending
certain provisions of Land Development
Code relating to parking
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, RELATING TO THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE;
MODIFYING AND SUSPENDING CERTAIN PROVISIONS THAT ALLOW FOR THE
REDUCTION OF REQUIRED PARKING SPACES, FOR A PERIOD OF NINE
MONTHS, THEREBY ENABLING THE CITY TO ASSESS THE IMPACT OF THE
SHOPS AT SUNSET PLACE ON THE DOWNTOWN PARKING SUPPLY,
EVALUATE THE APPROPRIATENESS OF SUCH PROVISIONS AND PREPARE
NECESSARY AMENDMENTS; PROVIDING THAT ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT
SHALL NOT BE IN FORCE AND EFFECT DURING THIS TIME PERIOD;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT, AND AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
BACKGROUND & ANALYSIS:
The attached ordinance has been prepared at the request of Commissioner Feliu, who
wishes to respond to the impact of the Shops of Sunset Place on the downtown parking
supply. The impact has highlighted the need to re- evaluate the parking requirements of the
Land Development Code. The proposed ordinance was approved by the City Commission
on March 2, 1999 on First Reading. It does not prohibit any development; but it does
provide the City Commission with the necessary controls to review projects of significant
size through the public hearing process and to only approve those projects that contribute
positively to the well being of the community and do not adversely impact downtown
parking supply. The proposed ordinance would also afford the City Staff and citizens
enough time to review all the parking provisions in the Land Development Code and
recommend amendments, if necessary.
The Planning Board conducted a public hearing on March 9, 1999 and recommended
unanimous approval with the stipulation that the City undertake a parking and traffic study
before making any amendments to the parking requirements. The proposed ordinance was
presented to the Hometown District Parking Committee, on April 19, 1999. The parking
committee recommended lowering the threshold for the new building to 25,000sgft with an
additional provision to allow replacement of an existing building to be constructed with the
allowable parking adjustments.
RECOMMENDATION: Approval with the recommended changes.
Attachments:
Proposed Ordinance passed on 1St reading
Sec 20- 4.4(H) and (G), Sec 20 -7.6
Excerpts from March 9, 1999 Planning Board meeting
Minutes of Hometown District Parking Committee meeting of April 19, 1999
1
2 ORDINANCE NO.
3
4 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
5 CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, RELATING TO THE LAND
6 DEVELOPMENT CODE; MODIFYING AND SUSPENDING CERTAIN
7 PROVISIONS THAT ALLOW FOR THE REDUCTION OF REQUIRED
8 PARKING SPACES, FOR A PERIOD OF NINE MONTHS, THEREBY
9 ENABLING THE CITY TO ASSESS THE IMPACT OF THE SHOPS AT
10 SUNSET PLACE ON THE DOWNTOWN PARKING SUPPLY, .
11 EVALUATE THE APPROPRIATENESS OF SUCH PROVISIONS AND
12 PREPARE NECESSARY AMENDMENTS; PROVIDING THAT
13 ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT SHALL NOT BE IN FORCE AND
14 EFFECT DURING THIS TIME PERIOD; PROVIDING FOR
15 SEVERABILITY, ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT, AND, AN EFFECTIVE
16 DATE.
17
18 WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission continue to support and promote
19 growth that is responsible and that contributes positively to the well being of the
20 community; and
21
22 WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission are committed to encouraging and
23 supporting the small property owners and local merchants in the development and
24 redevelopment of their properties; and
25
26 WHEREAS, the Mayor and Commission wish to respond to the impact of The
27 Shops at Sunset Place on the downtown parking supply; and
28
29 WHEREAS, the impact of the Shops at Sunset Place on the downtown parking
30 supply has highlighted the need to reevaluate the parking regulations contained in the
31 South Miami Land Development Code; and
32
33 WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission desire to afford City Staff and
34 citizens with an adequate time period to reevaluate the City's parking regulations and
35 propose any necessary changes; and
36
37 WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission find that it is in public interest to
38 modify and suspend certain parking provisions in the Land Development Code; and
39
40 WHEREAS, both the Planning Board and the Hometown District Parking
41 Committee have reviewed and approved the ordinance with comments which are
42 incorporated herein and
43
44 WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission continue to provide leadership in
45 areas of community concerns.
46
47
48 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
49 COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA:
50
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
Section 1: The automatic parking adjustments allowed pursuant to Section 20-
7.6(B) of the South Miami Land Development, entitled "Required Parking," are hereby
modified for a period of nine (9) months for the purpose of reviewing the effects and
appropriateness of the adjustment provisions on the future developments, as follows:
(B) Required Parking. Within the Hometown District, the following adjustments to the
number of parking spaces required by Section 20 -4.4 (B) of the Code are provided:
1. On- street spaces adjacent to a lot shall count toward the parking
requirements for that lot; a partial space longer than I V shall count as a full
space.
2. Where arcades are optional, buildings with arcades shall receive an
additional 5% reduction in the required number of spaces.
3. In addition to the above, one of the following may apply:
a. Two -story buildings shall receive a 15 % reduction in the required
number of spaces.
b. Buildings of two or more stories with uses from two of the three use
categories provided herein under "Permitted Uses," each use
constituting no less than 30% of the gross floor area, shall receive a
30% reduction in the required number of spaces.
C. Buildings of three or more stories with uses from each of the three
use categories provided herein, each use constituting no less than
25 % gross floor area, shall receive a 45% reduction in the required
number of spaces.
4. For new buildings greater than 250,000 sgft. , changes of use and additions
greater than 10,000 square feet, the allowable parking_ adjustments
identified in subparagraphs (2) and (3) above shall require the affirmative
vote of four (4) members of the City Commission and follow those
procedures established for special use permits as set forth in Section 20-
5.8(B) through (F), and shall follow those procedures for public hearings set
forth in Section 20 -5.1 through 20 -5.6.
5. For new buildings not exceeding 250,000 sgft changes of use and
additions not exceeding 10,000 square feet the allowable parking
adjustments identified in subparagraphs (2) and (3) above shall continue to
be as provided.
1
2
3
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
Section 2: Section 20- 4.4(H), entitled "The MetroRail Usage Consideration via
Special Parking Permit," is hereby suspended for a period of nine (9) months for the
purpose of evaluating the effects and appropriateness of this provision on future
developments.
Section 3: Section 20- 4.4(G), entitled "Joint Use Spaces via Special Parking
Permit," is hereby suspended for developments within the boundaries of the Hometown
District for a period of nine (9) months for the purpose of evaluating the effects and
appropriateness of this provision on future developments within the Hometown District.
Section 4: The ordinance shall not apply to any development for which an
application for development permit was submitted prior to the 1St reading. .
Section 5: All ordinances, resolutions and parts thereof, in conflict with this Ii
ordinance shall not be in force and effect during the time period of this ordinance.
Section 6: If any section, clause, sentence, or phrase of this ordinance is for any
reason held invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, the holding
shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance.
Section 7: This ordinance shall take effect immediately at the time of its
passage.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this day of 1999.
ATTEST:
APPROVED:
CITY CLERK MAYOR
READ AND APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CITY ATTORNEY
c:\ \parking modification study ord.doc\ Planning Board
V
M
HOMETOWN DISTRICT OVERLAY ORDINANCE 20-7.6
Story. The horizontal division of a building between the surface of a floor and the surface of
the next floor above, or the next ceiling if there is no floor above. For the purposes of these
regulations a story shall be interpreted as each vertical unit of fourteen -114) feet maximum,
e•g. a one -floor cinema twenty -two (22) feet tall shall be considered a two-story building.
(Ord. No. 19-93 -1545, § 1, 10- 19 -93; Ord. No. 12 -96 -1612, §§ 8, 9, 7- ,30 -96)
20.7.6 Parking.
(A) Hometown District Parking Committee. Parking in the Hometown District must be
developed and managed primarily as an element of infrastructure critical to enhancing South
Miami's tax base through economic success of the district. Four (4) private citizens and the
Mayor shall serve as the Hometown District Parking Committee charged with oversight of the
supply, convenience, safety, and management of parking. The four (4) private citizens shall be
appointed to two (2) year terms by the mayor with the advice and consent of the city
commission and shall include one or more landowner(s) and one or more tenant(s) from the
district and one or more resident(s) of South Miami. The director of building, zoning and
community development shall serve as the executive secretary to this committee. The
committee shall report to the city commission no less than annually on the state of parking in
the Hometown District and shall from time to time make recommendations to the city
commission for changes in the parking system, for the fees paid into the Parking Infrastruc-
ture Trust Fund, and for the allocation of trust fund monies.
The mayor shall appoint the chairman of the committee. A quorum shall be five (5) members
and an affirmative vote of a majority of the members present shall be required to pass upon
any matter the committee recommends.
Required Parking. Within the Hometown District, the following adjustments to the
number of parking spaces required by Section 20-4.4 (B) of the Code are provided:
(1) On- street spaces adjacent to a lot shall count toward the parking requirements for that
lot; a partial space longer than eleven (11) feet shall count as a full space.
(2) Where arcades are optional, buildings with arcades shall receive an additional five (5)
percent reduction in the required number of spaces.
(3) In addition to the above, one of the following may apply:
(a) Two -story buildings shall receive a fifteen (15) percent reduction in the required
number of spaces.
(b) Buildings of two (2) or more stories with uses from two (2) of the three (3) use
categories provided herein under "Permitted Uses," each use constituting no less
than thirty (30) percent of the gross floor area, shall receive a thirty (30) percent
reduction in the required number of spaces.
(c) Buildings of three (3) or more stories with uses from each of the three use
categories provided herein, each use constith.iting no less than twenty -five (25)
percent gross floor area, shall receive a forty -five (45) percent reduction in the
required number of spaces.
Supp. No. 2
149
20.7.6 SOUTH MIAMI LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE
(C) Procedure.
(1) The required number of spaces shall first be calculated pursuant to Section 20 -7.12 for
each permitted use. The appropriate reduction in parldng spaces shall than be
calculated as provided in Section 20 -7.613 above. If the reduction calculated includes a
fraction less than a whole number, the reduction calculated shall be rounded up and
subtracted from the required (unadjusted) number of spaces to determine the adjusted
parking requirement.
(2) The difference between the number of spaces provided, including on street parking,
and the number of spaces required shall then be determined. If there are fewer spaces
provided than required, the applicant must pay into the Parking Infrastructure Trust
Fund a fee, as determined from time to time by the parking committee, reflecting the
actual land and construction costs for parking, for each space required but not
provided. Monies paid into the Parking Infrastructure Trust Fund shall be placed in a
trust account separate from general funds and may be used only for improvements to
the city parking infrastructure to increase parking capacity or to enhance use of
existing parking capacity.
(3) Historic or contributive buildings are exempt from all parking requirements.
(4) Any changes in use in a building will require a re- calculation in the required parking
pursuant to (B) above. If the new combination of uses requires additional parking
spaces, a fee, as determined from time to time by the parking committee, must be paid
into the Parking Infrastructure Trust Fund. If fewer spaces are required, no refunds
will be paid.
(Ord. No. 19 -93 -1545, § 1, 10- 19 -93; Ord. No. 8 -96 -1608, § 1, 5- 21 -96)
Supp. No. 2 150
Uses
Apartment or
Townhouse
Other Uses
OTHER. REGULATIONS
Weekdays
6 a.m.
6 p.m.
through
through
6 p.m.
6 a.m.
10%
100%
100% 100%
Method of Calculation:
6 a.m.
through
6 p.m.
75%
100%
Weekends
6 p.m.
through
12 a.m.
100%
100%
20.4.4
12 a.m.
through
6 a.m.
100%
100%
Step 1. For each of the five (5) time periods, multiply the minimum number of parking
spaces required by Section 20- 4.4(B), Space Requirements.
Step. 2. Add the results of each column. The required number of parking spaces shall
equal the highest column total.
(H) MetroRail Usage Considerations via Special Parking Permit. When all or a portion of a
proposod structure or use is to be located within one thousand five hundred (1,500) feet of the
South Miami MetroRail Station, as measured from property line to property line, four (4)
affrmntive votes of the city commission may reduce the number of required off - street parking
spaces for such use by up to fifty (50) percent, depending upon the nature and type of use and
its potential user relationship to rapid transit facilities, as provided for under Section
20- 4.4(J).
(I) Valet Parking via Special Parking Permit. Up to fifty (50) percent of the required parking
for hotels, hospitals, offices, and nightclubs, restaurants or retail establishments may be
satisfied through the provision of valet parking spaces via special parking permit approved by
a$umative vote of the city commission. The number of required parking spaces that are not
providt•d on the same property as the use approved for valet parking shall be provided via the
offsite parking provisions in Section 20- 4.4(F)(2), or the city commission may approve the use
of on- street parking spaces to provide for a portion of or all of the required parking spaces.
Valet Euu'king, as provided in Section 20- 4.4(I), shall not make use of off -site parking located
adjacent to residential property and/or RO zoned property after 7:00 p.m.
In no rase shall vehicle stacking or double parking be permitted on public rights -of -way or
public streets to supply the required parking spaces for the valet special parking permit.
(J) Procedures for Special Parking Permit. Special parking permits may be approved,
disapproved, or approved with conditions by the affirmative vote of four (4) members of the city
commission. Special parking permit procedures shall follow those procedures established for
special use permits as set forth in Section 20- 5.8(B) through (F), and shall follow those
procedures for public hearings set forth in general in Sections 20 -5.1 through 20 -5.6.
(K) Parking Fees Prohibited Generally, Exceptions.
(1) No parking fees, charges or other remuneration shall be charged for the use of any or
all off - street parking spaces as may be required by this Code, except as provided in
subparagraph (3) below.
Supp. \,, 2
96.1
20-4.4 SOUTH MIAMI LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE
(2) Spaces located off -site.
(a) Off -site parldng spaces shall be permitted in RM, RO, LO, MO, NR, SR, GR, I, H,
PR and PI districts, with the provision that if off -street parking is adjacent to
residential zoned properties and/or RO zoned properties, special use process
would be applicable for approval.
(b) Required off - street parking spaces may be located and maintained up to six
hundred (600) feet from a residential or institutional use served and up to one
thousand (1,000) feet from a noninstitutional and nonresidential use served.
(c) Off -site parking spaces shall be on land either held in common ownership with
the lot on which the principal use will exist under a unity of title insuring that the
required parking will be provided, or as a condition of the issuance of the building
permit for the principal use, the owner of the off- -site parking shall record a
covenant in form and substance satisfactory to the city attorney and city
commission providing record notice of the commitment of that land to parking
purposes for the principal use. If at any time such off -site parking ceases to be
under the same ownership or control as the principal use or ceases to be used for
parking for the principal use, the certificate of use and occupancy for the principal
use shall be subject to revocation by the city manager, after notice and hearing.
(3) Parking shall be permitted in yard setback areas, except in required front yard
setbacks in the RO district.
(4) Parking of commercial vehicles of one (1) ton or greater capacity shall not (be]
permitted in all RS, RT or RM districts.
(5) Parking structures shall not be located within required yard setback areas.
(6) No off - street parking space shall be located within ten (10) feet of any street curb or so
as to permit any portion of a parked vehicle, to extend across a property line.
--� (G) Joint Use Spaces via Special Parking Permit. Two (2) or more uses may be permitted to
share the same required off - street parking spaces in a common parking facility, according to
the following table:
Uses Weekdays Weekends
6 a.m. 6 p.m. 6 a.m. 6 p.m. 12 a.m.
through through through through through
6 p.m. 6 a.m. 6 p.m. 12 a.m. 6 a.m.
Office or 100% 5% 10% 5% 5%
Bank
Retail 60% 20% 60% 60% 5%
Hotel 50% 60% 60% 100% 75%
Restaurant 50% 75% 75% 90% 10%
Theater 10% 70% 60% 90% 10%
Nightclub 5% 50% 5% 100% 90%
Supp. No. 2 96
b. The Board and staff agreed that it may advisable to bring the proposed ordinance back to
Planning Board for further consideration.
10. Motion: Mr. Pages moved approval to table the ordinance, allowing for further consideration
of the document in a public workshop at the next Planning Board meeting, currently scheduled
for March 23, 1999. Mr. Wiscombe seconded the motion.
11. Vote: Approved 7 Opposed 0
D. ITEM: PB -99 -004
Applicant: Mayor & City Commission
Request: AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, RELATING TO THE LAND
DEVELOPMENT CODE; MODIFYING AND SUSPENDING CERTAIN
PROVISIONS THAT ALLOW FOR THE REDUCTION OF REQUIRED
PARKING SPACES, FOR A PERIOD OF NINE MONTHS, THEREBY
ENABLING THE CITY TO ASSESS THE IMPACT OF THE SHOPS AT
SUNSET PLACE ON THE DOWNTOWN PARKING SUPPLY, EVALUATE
THE APPROPRIATENESS OF SUCH PROVISIONS AND PREPARE
NECESSARY AMENDMENTS; PROVIDING THAT ORDINANCES IN
CONFLICT SHALL NOT BE IN FORCE AND EFFECT DURING THIS TIME
PERIOD; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, ORDINANCES IN
CONFLICT, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
1. Mr. Wiscombe read the request into the record.
2. Staff presented the item to the Board, reviewing an inter- office memorandum entitled
Modifying and suspending certain provisions of LDC relating to parking, dated March 5, 1999,
and provided for the Board's reference.
3. Staff reviewed parking provisions provided by current code and by the proposed ordinance,
including shared parking, Metrorail usage, and mixed uses.
4. Following review, the Board and staff discussed related issues, including completion of a
traffic study and possible review of the Hometown Plan.
5. The public hearing was opened.
a. Mr. Tom Cooper, of 5851 SW 87 Street, spoke before the Board. Mr. Cooper noted that the
proposed ordinance closely parallels the Hometown Plan and suggested that the City have a
parking inventory done.
b. Mr. Cooper continued by relating that the parking problem in downtown may not be as
extensive as first believed and asked that the City proceed with having a parking inventory
completed.
PB MINS 03 -09 -99 6
c. Mr. David Tucker, Sr., of 6556 SW 78 Terrace, spoke before the Board. Mr. Tucker spoke of
the many projects the City has undertaken, including the Shops, the TODD, and the CRA.
d. Mr. Tucker asked the City to be diligent as these projects come to completion or fruition.
e. Mr. Charles Houser, commercial property owner in downtown, spoke before the Board. Mr.
Houser asked that the City move cautiously in regard to the perceived parking problems in
downtown, and he noted that they may not be as severe as people believe.
f. Mr. Houser also noted that the Hometown Plan has done a fine job for downtown, and he
urged the City to continue working within the guidelines of the plan.
6. The public hearing was closed.
7. The public meeting continued.
8. The Board and staff continued to discuss the proposed ordinance and related issues.
a. The Board concurred that both a traffic study and a parking inventory should be completed
during the nine -month period contained in the proposed ordinance.
b. The Board and staff agreed that South Miami needs to weigh the long -term impact of several
variables, including any new parking garages and the actions of Coral Gables.
9. Motion: Ms. Chimelis moved approval of the ordinance, as presented, mandating that it
contain a parking inventory study and a traffic study, which shall include traffic signalization.
Mr. Wiscombe seconded the motion.
10. Vote: Approved 7 Opposed 0
IV. Approval of Minutes
A. The Board took no vote in regard to minutes at this meeting.
V. Remarks
A. Topics for discussion
1. Staff resignation
a. Mr. Oravec, Principal Planner, announced that he will be resigning his position with the City
of South Miami, effective March 18, 1999.
li I I 11;�
PB MINS 03 -09 -99 7
SUMMARY MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
HOMETOWN DISTRICT PARKING COMMITTEE
April 19,1999 - 7:30 PM
L CALL TO ORDER
A. Mayor Robaina called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
A. Committee members present constituting a quorum
1. Mayor Julio Robaina, Mr. Ed Boas, Ms. Sharon McCain, Mr. Enrique Noriega, Ms. Lydia
White
B. City staff present
1. Charles Scurr (City Manager); Subrata Basu (ACM/Planning Director); John Little (Principal
Planner); Ronald Stroyne (Parking Director)
II. SELF INTRODUCTION AND OPENING REMARKS
A. Following a self - introduction, Mr. Scurr gave a brief background on the history and previous
activities of the committee.
1. Mr. Scurr reported that the committee has been inactive for almost two years, however, the City
Commission wants to reactivate the committee in order to get its input on the various parking -
related issues within the Hometown District. Due to the recent activities and the impact of the
Shops on the downtown parking inventory, the need for the committee has been greater than ever.
2. Mayor Robaina emphasized that the City gives a lot of consideration to the recommendations
that come from boards and committees and assured that the comments from this committee will be
taken very seriously and incorporated into the decision - making process. The City Commission has
just increased the size of the committee to six citizens, plus the Mayor. The committee still needs
two more members. The full committee will have a composition of two merchants, two downtown
property owners, and two residents.
3. Mr. Boas suggested that the Commission consider having alternate members to get more people
involved and also to avoid not having a quorum if someone cannot make a meeting.
4. Mr. Scurr also advised the committee that the city is in the process of preparing a parking
assessment study for the Hometown District. The committee members were also advised that the
downtown traffic study is being delayed because the level of activities has subsided to a level that
is not creating any extraordinary traffic and parking conditions at this time.
HDPC MINS 04 -19 -99 1
IV. ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE -CHAIR
A. Election of Chair and Vice -Chair was deferred until new members can be appointed.
V. NEW BUSINESS
A. Discussion relative to modifying and suspending certain provisions of the parking requirements.
(Copy of the proposed ordinance attached.)
1. Mr. Basu presented the parking modification ordinance to the committee members and
explained the intent of the proposed ordinance. After considerable discussion, it was suggested
that the threshold for new development be lowered from 50,000 square feet to 25,000 square feet,
with a provision to allow replacement of existing structures to be rebuilt with the allowable
parking adjustment. Mayor Robaina moved to approve the ordinance with the suggested
amendment. The motion was seconded by Mr. Noriega and was approved 5 -0.
B. Discussion relative to amendments to the parking regulations. (Copy of the proposed ordinance
attached.)
1. The second ordinance that was presented to the committee related to the revised parking
regulations. Mr. Basu outlined the purpose and went over the highlights of the ordinance. The
committee was informed that the Planning Board held a workshop with the merchants on this issue
and some of the changes were a result of that discussion. After a short deliberation, Mayor
Robaina moved to approve the ordinance as presented. The motion was seconded by Ms. White
and was approved 5 -0.
VI. REMARKS
A. Parking incentive program
1. Discussion ensued and it was agreed by everyone that the parking incentive program in the
Hometown Plan be reviewed during the period that the proposed parking modification ordinance is
in effect.
B. Other remarks
1. Ms. McCain advised that the "Residential Parking Only" signs are not being enforced
adequately. Mr. Noriega expressed concern about the drop off /pick up at the Banyan Court at the
Shops complex. He felt that the something should be done to facilitate traffic flow on Sunset
Drive. Mr. Noriega also indicated that traffic continued to cut through his neighborhood, and he
counted 23 cars in a 16 minute -time period that did not stop at a stop sign at 58 Ave and 76 Street.
C. Future committee meetings
1. It was decided that the meeting will be held on the third Monday,, of every month at 7:30 pp.
The next meeting will be on May 17, 1999, at 7:30 p.m.
HDPC MINS 04 -19 -99 2
VII. ADJOURNMENT
A. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
HDPC MINS 04-19-99
-- --------- - ---- - --
MIAMI DAILY BUSINESS REVIEW
Published Daily except Saturday, Sunday and
Legal Holidays
Miami, Dade County, Florida.
STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF DADE:
Before the undersigned authority personally appeared
Sookie Williams, who on oath says that she Is the Vice
President of Legal Advertising of the Miami Daily Business
Review flk/a Miami Review, a daily (except Saturday, Sunday
and Legal Holidays) newspaper, published at Miami in Dade
County, Florida; that the attached copy of advertisement,
being a Legal Advertisement of Notice In the matter of
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
APRIL 20, 1999
In the ................
xXXXX ..................... Court,
..
was ublis I ad In ` wspaper In the Issues of
A� ,
Afflant further says that the said Miami Dally Business 1
Review Is a newspaper published at Miami In said Dade
County, Florida, and that the said newspaper has heretofore
been continuously published In said Dade County, Florida,
each day (except Saturday, Sunday and Legal Holidays) and
has been entered as second class mail matter at the post
Office a I In said Dade County, Florida, for a period of
on ear nex receding the first publication of the attached
co y of adv Isement; and afflant further says that she has
ne her pal nor promised any person, fine or corporation
an disco t, rebate, ommission or refu d for the purpose
gu. g this adv Isement for publi tion In the said
er.
s •
r
9 Sworn �qd subscribed before me this
p 1
.... /.. day of .... ... A.D. 19......
•ifj!• . ......... .
(SEAL) L_10,7APR. FF ;C9AL N0TARY SEAL
Sookle W111113& te. H MARMER
C6AfN9iSSION NUMBER
CC5453aQ
CC�A9 19S1ON EkPfRES
R. 12.200n
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
NOTICE.OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
NOTICE IS HEREBY given that the City Commission of the City of
South Miami, Florida will conduct Public Hearings during its regular
City Commission meeting Tuesday, April 20, 1999 beginning at 7:30z
p.m., in the City Commission Chambers, 6130 - Sunset Drive., to
consider the following described ordinance(s):
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY- COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI,- FLORIDA, RELATING TO
THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, AMENDING SECTION
20 -7:7 (B), ENTITLED 'BUILDING AND THEIR PLACEMENT
MAIN STREETS, SUNSET & RED ROAD; SECTION 20=
7.7 :(C), ENTITLED REQUIRED ELEMENTS - MAIN
STREETS, SUNSET DRIVE & RED ROAD, AND SECTION
20- 7.11(B)_ENTITLED 'BUILDINGS AND THEIR 'PLACE-
WENT — GENERAL PROVISIONS, APPLY TO ALL, PRO-
VIDING FOR ARCADE AND AWNING. STANDARDS; PRO-
VIDING FOR - SEVERABILITY ;.CONFLICT AND AN EFFEC-
TIVE DATE. (1st Reading - March 2, 1999)
SAN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION i
�a OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI FLORIDA, RELATING TO
THE- LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE; MODIFYING AND
�� SUSPENDING. CERTAIN PROVISIONS THAT ALLOW FOR
THE REDUCTION OF REQUIRED PARKING SPACES, FOR
A PERIOD OF NINE MONTHS, THEREBY ENABLING THE
CITY OF ASSESS THE IMPACT OF THE SHOPS AT.SUN-
SET PLACE ON THE DOWNTOWN PARKING SUPPLY,
EVALUATE THE APPROPRIATENESS OF SUCH PROVI-
SIONS AND PREPARE NECESSARY AMENDMENTS;
PROVIDING THAT ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT SHALL
NOT BE IN FORCE AND. EFFECT DURING THIS TIME PE-
RIOD; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, ORDINANCES IN
CONFLICT, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (1st Reading -
March 2, 1999)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION'
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA) RELATING TO "
RELATING TO THE PARKING :REGULATIONS- OF THE
LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, AMENDING SECTIONS: 20-
3.3 -(D), ENTITLED 'PERMIT USE SCHEDULE; 20 -4.3, EN-
TITLED 'SIGN REGULATIONS'' AND SECTION 20 -4.4 EN
TITLED '.OFF- STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS%
PROVIDING FOR STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES; PRO-
VIDING FOR _REPEAL, SEVERABILITY, AND AN EFFEC- .-
TIVE'DATE. (1st Reading - March, -2, 1999)
Said ordinance can be inspected in the City Clerk's Office, Monday =M
Friday during regular office hours.
Inquiries concerning this item should be directed to the Planning
Department at: 663 - 6327.
ALL interested parties are invited to attend and will be heard.
Ronetta Taylor, CMC
.City Clerk
City of South Miami
Pursuant to Florida Statutes 286.0105, the City hereby advises the
public that if a person decides to appeal any decision made by this
Board, Agency or Commission with respect to any matter considered
at its meeting or hearing, he or she will need a record' of the- proceed-
ings, and that for such purpose, affected person may need to ensure
that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made which record in-
cludes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be
based.
4/9 99- 3�04090G""
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
INTER- OFFICE MEMORANDUM
To: Mayor & City Commission
From: Charles D. Scuff
City Manager
REQUEST
Date: April 30, 1999
Agenda Item # I t
Subject: Revised Parking Requirements
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, RELATING TO THE PARKING
REGULATIONS OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, AMENDING
SECTIONS 20- 3.3(D), ENTITLED "PERMITTED USE SCHEDULE," 20 -4.3,
ENTITLED "SIGN REGULATIONS' AND SECTION 20 -4.4, ENTITLED
"OFF- STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS "; PROVIDING FOR
STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY,
ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BACKGROUND & ANALYSIS
The recent opening of the Shops at Sunset Place has caused an increase in parking and
traffic activity in the City of South Miami. This increase has evidenced the need to modify
many of the City's parking regulations in order to optimize its parking system- -
maximizing capacity and appropriately providing for commercial parking have been
identified as being of the utmost importance.
The proposed ordinance would amend several sections of the Land Development Code
(LDC), which regulate parking, allowing for the clarification and optimization of existing
sections and providing for a better utilization of the City's existing gross parking capacity.
The ordinance strives to balance the need for more, and better, parking with the need to
protect the City's character. As a result, the key elements of the proposed ordinance,
Interim Parking, Special Event Parking and Commercial Parking Lots, provide innovative
ways to better utilize the City's gross parking supply; but, they also provide extensive
safeguards to ensure that neighborhoods are not negatively impacted by such concerns as
sign pollution, litter, noise and public safety issues.
The proposed ordinance, approved by the City Commission on March 2, 1999 on First
reading. The ordinance was presented to the Planning Board on March 9, 1999 for review
and recommendation. After a public hearing and a lengthy deliberation the Board felt the
need for a workshop with the merchants and the property owners. A workshop was
conducted by the Planning Board on March 30, 1999. Based on the input received and
discussion by the Board members a number of changes were recommended. These
changes, while extensive, does not alter the intent or the purpose of the original ordinance.
A revised version of the ordinance was presented to the Hometown District Parking
Committee on April 19th and was approved 5 -0 by the Committee. On April 27, 1999 the
Planning Board also recommended approval of the proposed ordinance by a vote of 5 -0.
RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
Attachments:
Proposed Ordinance passed on I" reading
Section 20- 3.3(D); Sec. 20 -4.4
Minutes of Hometown District Parking Committee meeting of April 19, 1999
Excerpts from April 27, 1999 Planning Board meeting
c:\...\ Parking Requirements.doc
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA,
RELATING TO THE PARKING REGULATIONS OF THE
LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, AMENDING SECTIONS 20-
3.3(D), ENTITLED "PERMITTED USE SCHEDULE," 20 -4.3,
ENTITLED "SIGN REGULATIONS' AND SECTION 20 -4.4,
ENTITLED "OFF- STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS ";
PROVIDING FOR STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, ORDINANCES IN
CONFLICT, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the South Miami Land Development Code regulates many important
aspects of parking in the City of South Miami; and
WHEREAS, there has been a tremendous increase in parking and traffic activity in
the City of South Miami, especially in the Hometown District, since the opening of the
Shops at Sunset Place; and
WHEREAS, the increase in parking and traffic activity has evidenced the need to
modify the sections of the Land Development Code, which regulate parking, in order to
optimize the City of South Miami's parking system; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission find that it is in the public interest to
provide an efficient parking system which maximizes available capacity and continues to
protect single- family residences.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section L. Section 20- 3.3(D) of the South Miami Land Development Code (LDC)
is amended to include "parking lot, commercial" as a permitted use, as follows:
SECTION 20 -3.3 (D)
private property.
ZONING DISTRICT
USE TYPE
0
0
z���
x-Z�
o
b
d
TRANSPORTATION, WAREHOUSING AND COMMUNICATIONS
Parking Lot, Commercial
p
P
p
p
P
Section 2. Section 20- 4.3(B) of the LDC is amended to add
the following:
Sin ortable commercial arkin lot. Shall mean an
A -frame sin which is
permitted for licensed commercial pArking lots and may be located
on either public or
private property.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42.
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
Section 3. Section 20- 4.3(I)(5) of the LDC is amended to add the following:
SIGNS FOR COMMERCIAL One (1) PORTABLE SIGN per
PARKING LOTS entrance /exit of a licensed commercial
parking lot, not to exceed a total of
four signs. The sign shall not exceed
&w three feet in height nor six square
feet in area, and tnft shall be located
within rip vate property. op=*44€
D 64*; ww4ded that.the sign is no
loco iLmn 12 inn-Lac fi! l.,,,
J16an SA ;noja— --d does not qwaw�a
One 1) PORTABLE POLE SIGN per
site is permissible only during the
hours of operation.
Section 4. Section 20 -4.4 of the LDC is amended as follows:
[Sec. 20- 4.4(E)(8)]
(8) Parking under Buildings. Parking in structures under buildings-or forming a
basement of ground floor of a structure is prohibited in all RS, RT, RM, RO
and NR districts. Parking in structures forming a basement is prohibited in
all RS and RT districts.
[Sec. 20- 4.4(F)(2)(a)]
(a) Off -site parking spaces shall be permitted in RM, RO, LO, MO, NR, SR,
GR., TODD I, H, PR and PI districts, with the provision that if off - street
parking is adjacent to residentially zoned properties and /or RO zoned
properties, special use process would be applicable for approval.
[Sec. 20- 4.4(I)]
(I) Valet Parking via Special Parking Permit. Up to fifty (50) percent of the
required parking for hotels, hospitals, offices, and nightclubs, restaurants or retail
establishments may be satisfied through the provision of valet parking spaces via
special parking permit approved by four affirmative votes of the city commission,
pursuant to the following conditions:
(1) The valet parking operation shall comply with Section 20 -4 4Q, as
amended from time to time, of the South Miami Land Development
I Code, entitled "Valet Parking." [The remaining paragraphs are
2 numbered and reordered. ]
3 The number of required parking spaces that are not provided on the
4 same property as the use approved for valet parking shall be provided
5 via the off -site parking provision in Section 20- 4.4(F)(2), or the city
6 commission may approve the use of on- street parking spaces to provide
7 for a portion of or all of the required parking spaces.
8 Valet parking, as provided in Section 20- 4.4(I), shall not make use of
9 off -site parking located adjacent to residential property and/or RO zoned
10 property after 7-97: 00 p.m.
11 In no case shall vehicle stacking or double parking be permitted on
12 public rights -of -way or public streets to supply the required parking
13 spaces for the valet special parking permit.
14
15
16 [Sec. 20 -4.4 (J)]
17
18 (J) Procedures ftor �pecial Awking Permit, Special par-king permits may—be
19 approved, d . I
, woved with conditions by the affirmative vote of four- (4),
20
onunission. Special parking permit procedures shall follow those
21 ,
22 and shall follow those procedures for public hearings set �xth in general in Sections 20-54.
23 through 20 [The above is renumbered Section 20- 4.4(K)J
24
25 (J) Interim Parking Permit. In SR, MO and TODD zoning_ districts due to the
26 limited land available for parking, Interim parking may be permitted by four (4)
27 affirmative votes of the city commission, subject to the following criteria:
28
29 (1) A site plan demonstrating all physical aspects of the operation must
30 be submitted and approved by the City.
31
32 (2) Permits for each lot may be issued for interim parking on private or
33 public property for a period not to exceed six (6) months and may be
34 renewed every six (6 ) months.
35
36 (3) A permit fee of $250 shall be required in addition to the special use
37 application fee.
38
39 (4) The lot shall be restored to its original condition by the permitee
40 upon the expiration, or cancellation of the Interim Parking permit.
41
42 (5) Access to the parking lot shall be secured when the lot is not in use
43
44 (6) Interim parking lots are not required to comply with the South
45 Miami Land Development Code requirements related to parking, lot
46 landscaping paving or drainage; however, they shall:
47
48 i. Provide safe access to and from the site without damalze to
49 existing sidewalks or curbs through an improved safe
50 driveway access.
I
ii. Secure any damaged area in such a fashion that will preve
2
pedestrian or vehicular access to such area and shall be
3
repaired within two weeks of the occurrence of the damage
4
iii. Provide a ten (10) foot wide level surface area along those
5
portions of the property erty which abut a public right -of -way.
6
where sidewalks are not available to accommodate the safe
7
and unobstructed passage of pedestrians The City may
8
allow a reduction in the width if the City determines that
9
safety concerns are otherwise met
10
iv. Provide a parking lot surface that is level and suitable for the
11
quantity and frequency of traffic expected to use it free of
12
tripping hazards and without potential safety hazards
13
V. Maintain the parking lot in good condition and avoid
14
conditions indicative of a public nuisance which shall
15
include, but not be limited to the following: erosion
16
problems, potholes, silting of streets dust overgrowth and
17
accumulation of litter and debris.
18
vi. Keep the narking lot free from litter, as that term is defined
19
by chapter 13A -2 of the City Code of Ordinances.
21 (7) The City shall assess the impact of the Interim parking request on
22 the surrounding road network The City impose reasonable
23 requirements and conditions including a traffic study if necessary,'/
24 to the Interim parking _permit to ensure the continued compatibility
25 with the surrounding road network
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
(8) Interim Parking lots shall provide parking for disabled persons in
accordance with all applicable law.
(9) Parking fees for Interim ap rking are permitted and a proposed fee
schedule must be submitted with the application for Interim parking
permit.
(10) All signage must be in accordance with the portable commercial
parking lot sign regulations as found in Section 20-4.3.
(11) All attendants must be well - groomed and wearer easily
identifiedable uniforms. All attendants shall wear on their uniform a
(12) Attendants shall not station themselves upon the public right `of way
for the purpose of actively attracting customers or for any other
purpose which results in an interruption to pedestrian and vehicular
traffic flow.
(13) The City may require the operator to hire off -duty police officers
49 (14) The Interim Event parking permit may be revoked by the City
50 Manager upon a finding that the use is not in compliance with the
51 LDC or is causing a public nuisance
2
3 [Sec 20- 4.4(K)]
4
5 [The below is amended and renumbered Section 20- 4.4(L)]
6 /ill P_ir�r%.ing nnn.�ca Prv,Aic; t %'nlnnv.irn „' �i'vnnrlt; ^tna
7 [�7 (1)- 1 t 1 1 1
8 No par-king ing fee charges or other remuneration al be charged the V, /�r� Vl VLyyVy yvlylL.L11V1{AL1V11 Ul1L.L11 be VV VZ1LLl�GtL 1pr
Lll�/ UV Vl ,' Vl all Vll JLIVVL parking JlJ GLpiVJ TG
10 this Code, except as provide A — Subparagraph (3) below.
11 (2) , charges
12 or other remu era +inn �nr plll.l;cll r_ ^�lmOA vtar��; ng spaces or -Ear off
13 V�VTII. .7TV111TlrIGTQLIVZ1ZVfi7ACTfl�V YlyvK L1K1111y1�,. Jr/LLVZ'J• plZ�l -plr-
13 stree+ parking spaces not required by this !ode
�.y,.... rKyy,.yl.�, .,jr�{K�.,,,�U not .,.,.y.,.
14 (3)- i �R, - -zj, , and'y -lib -Y �,,F z oni ri�����d ]7i'�.�t�rsubparagraph �r- 1.7, -t'he- ity -- ` issiovl may
15 YiYe�raniiii,l2tYe'I1 �triYl: i�4 lL 111 :� 1 ....V '..finder- such
16 �I ,
17 when it detert'l'li_ -J P follolying criteria are et:
18 (a)- The sole purpose of the parking -f e, charge or
19 remuneration. is for the use of excess anWor unused off stree
20 h ' spaE€s to serve the lessee's off - street par-king needs
21 for property within the City of - South Miami �,i�s
ry rrul.11r- =s�iri o
22 undergoing co ns trlc +iJoGn .o-r yreVcVnynlU L.KVn
+1;Vn1,1l
•
23 (b)- The thm- „Gl ioA r- T� �1 V e y�C1 all - not - exce°d one
24 unless the Vn+Ll --l-on shall grant G irt er waiver d
.7 VV 1111111JV
25 the prncrisions of this paragraph /roam cause m
L11�t.�V rlvyvly.l Vy LuyU �ruyK�yKYly avl �V,V ^,U'v -acL.n oxv-vvla-
26 (� The--, a;l�urr'c°lr -�bzll not psrrc�ult —iir -a violation of +hRe off street
27 n.a IKAMT renllirPmPVl+o established by Article TtT of the Land
28 it Code.
29 (d)- For purposes of + zhissubssec-tion, the phrase ” cis- and/or
30 unused - off -street !eased
ll parking shall mean those
31 off o, +e parking spacers which {, are either ,n excess of those
Vrf11viLV 1./Kl yyl�,. U1JKV VU Y1(1�1V11 {11V 11L1Z�I1 X11 l
32 narlllnll f[VtacPC1 Ne/1111NPd T ^N +�P �PCCnN N t 1H 1CP Y
pL1rkhig spa U, required Vy Laly VUUVl Vl vvluvu -are unuseA
33 blr thp- 1PCOn« lnmv,ov;vl/l �nconr�L , total
34 leasab}e- -space. [Section 20- 4.4(K) is amended and
35 renumbered 20- 4.4(L)]
36
37 (K) Procedures for Special Parking Permit Special parking permits may be
38 approved, disapproved, or approved with conditions by the affirmative vote of four (4)
39 members of the city commission. Special parking permit procedures shall follow those
40 procedures established for special use permits as set forth in Section 20-5.8(B) through (F),
41 and shall follow those procedures for public hearings set forth in general in Sections 20-5.1
42 through 20 -5.6. [The above, entitled "Procedures... " was moved from Sec. 20- 4.4(J).]
43
44
45 [Sec. 20- 4.4(L)]
46
47 [The below, entitled "Parking Fees... " was moved from Sec. 20- 4.4(K),
48 renumbered and amended.]
49 (L) Parking Fees Prohibited Generally Exceptions.
50
1
(1)
No parking fees, charges or other remuneration shall be charged for
2
the use of any or all off - street parking spaces as maybe required by
3
this Code, except as provided in this Section. subparugrap (
4
below.
5
6
(2)
Nothing herein this para rgrgph shall be construed to affect any
7
parking fees, charges or other remuneration for publicly -owned
8
parking spaces. �.r for off cirov4 parking or,onon n_t ronY.;ro� �<� tl iio
I� g I� street parking .,t,.. ces ii. i, ywii. <i by J
9
Code.
10
11
(3)-
in SR, 14, and MO zoning districts the city cominission may waive
12
the prohibition contained in subparagraph (i) above - snider - sue
13
terms and conditions establish, following public hearing,
14
when it do4nrm;noa t-h t the following criteria are met
15
16
(a)- The sole purpose of the par-king - - €e-e, charge or other
17
_-
r°ZlTr une-r- -n is for the s-. of excess A 1^ Y
"1 a off street
18
!eased spares to sefzv the lessee's off -street °r "king needs „
19
for property within the -Cit , or tenth Miami which is
20
under-going construction r roni<n otrl.r4inn
1sV Lis VVi1Ui1 NV�1V 11 Vl 1VVV11J11ILVZZVil.
21
22
(b)- The time period -f-o- such a waver shall not exceed one year ,
23
unless the city co isS ; A ., r , tb w-aiver under
24
the provisions of this paragraph for good cause-shove
t.i., . iJi.,iiJ paragraph N b
25
26
The ot i
--- ut in - violation of off street
27
nor�r;n`r ram.iramon4o e�tµbl;cbo.� �< Art;n�o T�7 ,<f 4bo T nnA
I7CLr—Ing gKii Vmen Vlished Vy L rticle 1 r off the -LTLn
Q
28
Development Code.
29
30
(d)- For- urposes of this - subsection, the rasp "excess and/or
31
unused off-street (eased parking spaces" shall mean thou
32
o
off site park nrt spaces whirl, ore either- excess those-
V1Tvi V r little Utl{AVVU Y111V11 (A1V V11.11C/1 Ill V�IVGVTp7l.11p Jfi
33
33
v es� ] required for the lessor-or Which are cn uJn u
34
by the lessor conVa ng lessor's occupancy to lessor's
.,y the __,,,,,._, _.,._.r�__ ib lessor's ,._�Y.,�l�.y total
35
µ1
leasable space.
36
37
(3)
Commercial Parking Lots shall be considered as any parkin lot of or
38
structure which provides parking spaces for a fee charge or other
39
remuneration and shall be permitted in the SR MO GR PI and
40
TODD zoning districts pursuant to the following conditions:
41
42
(a) The use shall not be the rp incipal use and shall serve only as
43
an accessory use.
44
45
(b) The use shall have a current South Miami occu ational
46
license.
47
48
(c) The use shall not be subject to the regulations contained in
49
Sections 20- 3.6(I)(3)-(5) relating to accessory structure or
50
use setbacks and location but shall be required to comply
51
with the remainder of 20- 3.6(I), Section 20 -4.4 Section 20-
1 4.5 and all other applicable regulations of the South Miami
2 Land Development Code.
3
4 (d) Fora ig_ven parcel on which a commercial parkin lot of is
5 located, no commercial parking lot shall charge a fee or other
6 remuneration for the code required parking_ spaces which
7 serve that parcel's principal use(s).
8
9 (e) For the purpose of Commercial Parking Lots only, the
10 parking spaces required by this Code for a given use shall
11 not be considered as required during that use's non - business
12 hours.
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
(f) A report must be submitted biannually that includes the
following:
ii. Property owner consent
buildings
the operation including, but not limited to, the
following: location of licensed uses, number of
parking spaces, commercial parking lot area,
landscaping, location and elevation of signage and
points of ingress/egress
v_ . List of licensed uses, including hours of operation
located on the subject parcels)
vi. Calculations demonstrating the gross floor area tra
(gfa) of on -site buildings the gfa of on -site uses.
vii . A1l€1�
viii. Any additional information required by the city
(g) All attendants must be well - groomed and wearing easily
identifiedable uniforms. All attendants shall wear on their uniform a
name tag identifving emplovee's name at all times.
46 (h) Attendants shall not station themselves upon the public right -of -way
47 for the purpose of actively attracting customers or for any other
48 purpose which results in an interruption to pedestrian and vehicular
49 traffic flow.
50
51 (i) All signage must comply with Section 20 -4.3 of the LDC
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
(j) The City may require the operator to hire off-duty police officers.
(k) The ap rking lot shall be kept free from litter, as that term is defined
by chapter 13A -2 of the City Code of Ordinances.
(1) The Commercial Parking Lot occupational license may be revoked
by the City Manager upon a finding that the use is not in com liance
with the LDC or is causing a public nuisance.
(5) Special Events Parking Permit. In SR, MO and TODD zoning districts,
due to the limited land available for parking and the short term duration and single
13
occurrence of many
events, Special Event parking�mgy be permitted by the City Manager,
14
subject to the following criteria
15
16
(a)
A site plan demonstrating all physical aspects of the operation must
17
be submitted and approved b, the he City.
18
19
(b)
Permits for each lot may be issued for Special Event ap rking on
20
private or public property for a period not to exceed 15 days and
21
may be renewed once, for an additional 15 days.
22
23
(c)
An application fee of $150 is required. The application fee may be
24
waived at the sole discretion of the City Commission.
25
26
(d)
The lot ,shall be restored to its original condition, by the permitee,
27
upon the expiration, or cancellation, of the Special Event Parking
28
permit.
29
30
(e)
Access to the parking lot shall be secured when the lot is not in use.
31
32
(f)
Special Event parking lots are not required to comply with the South
33
Miami Land Development Code requirements related to parking lot
34
landscaping, paving, or drainage; however, theshall:
35
36
i. Provide safe access to and from the site without damage to
37
existing sidewalks or curbs through an improved, safe
38
driveway access.
39
ii. Secure any damaged area in such a fashion that will preve nt "
40
pedestrian or vehicular access to such area and shall be
41
repaired within two weeks of the occurrence of the damage
42
iii. Provide a ten (10) foot wide level surface area along those
43
portions of the property which abut a public right -of -way
44
where sidewalks are not available to accommodate the safe
45
and unobstructed passage of pedestrians. The City may
46
allow a reduction in the width if the Ciy determines that
47
safety concerns are otherwise met.
48
iv. Provide a parking lot surface that is level and suitable for the
49
quantity and frequency of traffic expected to use it free of
50
tripping hazards and without potential safety hazards.
I
V. Maintain the parking lot in good condition and avoid
2
conditions indicative of a public nuisance, which shall
3
include, but not be limited to, the following: erosion
4
problems, potholes, silting of streets, dust, overgrowth and
5
accumulation of litter and debris.
6
vi. Keep the parking lot free from litter, as that term is defined
7
by chapter 13A -2 of the City Code of Ordinances.
8
9
(g)
The City shall assess the impact of the Special Event parking request
10
on the surrounding road network. The City _may impose reasonable
11
requirements and conditions, including a traffic study if necessary,
12
to the Special Event parking_ permit to ensure the continued
13
compatibility with the surrounding_ road network.
14
15
(h)
Special Event Parking lots shall provide parking for disabled
16
persons in accordance with all applicable law.
17
18
(i)
Parking fees for Special Event parking are permitted and a proposed
19
fee schedule must be submitted with the application for Interim
20
parking_ permit.
21
22
(j)
All signage must be in accordance with the portable commercial
23
parkin lot of sign regulations, as found in Section 20 -4.3.
24
25
(k)
All attendants must be well groomed and wearer easily
26
identifiedable uniforms. All attendants shall wear on their uniform a
27
name to identifying employee's name at all times.
28
29
(1)
Attendants shall not station themselves upon the public right -of -way
30
for the pose of actively attracting customers or for anti other
31
purpose which results in an interruption to pedestrian and vehicular
32
traffic flow.
33
34
(m)
The City may require the operator to hire off-duty police officers.
35
36
(n)
The Special Event parking permit may be revoked by the City
37
Manager upon a finding that the use is not in compliance with the
38
LDC or is causing _a public nuisance.
39
40
41 Section 5. If any section, clause, sentence, or phrase of this ordinance is held to be
42 invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, the holding shall in no
43 way affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance.
44
45 Section 6. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of
46 this ordinance are hereby repealed.
47
48 Section 7. This ordinance shall take effect immediately at the time of its passage.
49
50 Section 8. This ordinance shall apply to existing Commercial Parking Lot
51 operations. Operators of existing Commercial Parking Lots shall have 60 days, unless that
I time is extended by the City Manager for good cause, to come into compliance with the
2 requirements of this ordinance.
3
4 PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS day of, 1999
5
6 ATTEST: APPROVED:
7
8
9 CITY CLERK MAYOR
10
11 READ AND APPROVED AS TO FORM:
12
13
14 CITY ATTORNEY
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31 c:\...\ Parking Requirements.doc
32
ZONING REGULATIONS 20-3.3
USE TYPE
ZONING
DISTRICT
R
0
L
0
M
0
N
R
S
R
G
R
I
H
P
I
P
R
C
0
N
D
P
A
R
K
TRANSPORTATION, WAREHOUSING AND COMMUNICATIONS
P
Radio & TV Broadcasting Station
PIPI PIP
14
P
PIP
PIPI
1
112
Bus, Transit or Taxi Terminal
I
P
P
P
1
112
Food Storage Locker
I
Machine Shop -
P
12
Material Storage Yard
I
Ornamental Metalwork Shop
P
12
-_
Storage Garage
I
Paint & Allied Products
P
14
Transfer & Moving Company
14
Printing, Publishing or Bookbinding
P
14
Vehicle & Truck Storage
14
Sign Painting & Lettering Shop
P
14
Public Warehousing & Storage
14
Stone Cutting & Processing
P
14
MANUFACTURING AND INTENSIVE USES
Apparel Products
I
P 1
1
114
Cabinet Making & Millwork
P
14
Food Products (no abattoir or distillery)
P
14
Furniture & Fixtures
P
14
Machine Shop -
P
14
Ornamental Metalwork Shop
P
14
Paint & Allied Products
P
14
Printing, Publishing or Bookbinding
P
14
Sign Painting & Lettering Shop
P
14
Stone Cutting & Processing
P
14
Tire Vulcanizing & Retreading
P
14
Upholstery Shop
`
P
14
EXCERPT FROM THE SOUTH ML4311 CODE OF ORDINANCES
Section 15-63 Mobile vendors: definition and regulation
(a) A mobile vendor is any person, fu-m, corporation or other entity which travels from place to place selling any and
all goods, wares, and merchandise, including, specifically, food, food products and beverages.
(b) All mobile vendors are prohibited from operating or doing business in the City of South Miami except as
hereinafter provided.
(c) Mobile vendors selling food, food products and beverages may operate and do business in I zoning districts or
Upon construction sites where work is actively in progress upon the following terms and conditions:
i. No mobile vendor shall station itself upon any public street or right -of -way. Neither shall any mobile vendor
station itself upon any private property except with the express permission of the owner thereof and in a
manner which does not impede the flow of traffic in public streets or right3-0f - -way nor block pedestrian access
to streets or rights -of -way.
ii. All mobile vendors must provide for their own trash and garbage removal such that no trash or garbage remain;
on the premises upon which the vending was conducted.
iii. No mobile vendor shall remain in any one site longer than thirty (30) minutes except in the case of a special
event, exhibition, exposition, art show and/or festival not to exceed five (5) days and when further specifically
permitted by a majority affirmative vote of the city commission by resolution.
iv. Mobile vendors must operate from four -wheel motorized vehicles registered in the State of Florida except in the
case of fairs, exhibitions and expositions not exceeding five (5) days.
Supp. No. 3 37 {
OTHER REGULATIONS 20-4.4
(M) Computations. The following principles shall control the computation of sign area and
sign height:
(1) Computation of Area of Individual Signs. The area of a sign shall be computed by
means of the smallest square, circle, rectangle, triangle, or combination thereof that
will encompass the extreme limits of the sign content, together with any material or
color forming an integral part of the background of the display or used to differentiate
the sign from the backdrop or structure against which it is placed, but not including
any supporting structure clearly incidental to the display itself or any other clearly
incidental decorative element;
(2) Computation of Area of Multi -faced Signs. The sign area for a sign with more than one
face shall be computed by adding together the area of all sign faces visible from any one
point. When two identical sign faces are placed back to back, so that both faces cannot
be viewed from any point at the same time, and when such sign faces are part of the
same sign structure and are not more than 3 feet apart, the sign area shall be
computed by the measurement of one of the faces; and
(3) Computation of Height. The height of a sign shall be computed as the distance from
grade as defined in this Code to the top of the highest component of the sign or
supporting structure.
I (Ord. No. 1 -91 -1466, 1- 15 -91; Ord. No. 9 -92 -1504, 5- 19 -92; Ord. No. 4 -93 -1533, 6 -1 -93; Ord. No.
18-93- 1544, §§ 2, 3, 11- 16-93; Ord. No. 19- 96- 1619, § 1, 10 -1 -96)
20-4.4 Off- street parking requirements.
(A) Applicability. All structures and uses which are erected, established or enlarged within
the city shall provide adequate off-street parking spaces and control mechanisms for on -site
vehicular and pedestrian traffic in order to insure the safety and convenience of the public
pursuant to the requirements of this section.
(1) On- street parking spaces adjacent to a lot shall count toward the parking require-
ments set forth below in subsection (B) for that lot; a partial space longer than eleven
(11) feet shall count as a full space.
(2) Unimproved rights -of -way adjacent to business property in commercial zoning dis-
tricts may be improved by the abutting property owner for credit as on- street parking
spaces by written application to the City Manager.
On- street parking spaces may be assigned and credited to other properties within
1,500 feet of any on- street parking space by written consent of the property owner to
whose property the space is currently credited with the written consent and approval
of the City Manager. The City Manager will determine if the installation of parking
meters is merited and appropriate for the area.
Supp. No. 2 93
(B) Space Requirements. The minimum number of off-street parking spaces required for
each permitted or special use shall be as set forth below and referenced in Section 20.3.3D.
Where fractional spaces result, the number of spaces required shall be the ne=t highest whole
number.
(1) Two (2) spaces per dwelling unit.
(2) Two (2) spaces per dwelling unit, provided that at least one (1) space per unit shall be
enclosed.
(3) One and one -half (1.5) spaces per efficiency or studio unit and two (2) spaces per unit
with one or more bedrooms, plus an additional visitor space for every ten (10) units.
(4) One (1) space per guest room, plus two (2) spaces for the reception office.
(5) ' One and three - quarters (1.75) spaces per bed.
(6) One (1) space per three (3) seating spaces in the main assembly room.
(7) One (1) space per one hundred (100) square feet of gross floor area.
(8) One (1) space per one hundred fifty (150) square feet of gross floor area.
(9) One (1) space per two hundred (200) square feet of gross floor area.
(10) One (1) space per two hundred fifty (250) square feet of gross floor area.
(11) One (1) space per three hundred (300) square feet of gross floor area.
(12) One (1) space per four hundred (400) square feet of gross floor area.
(13) One (1) space per five hundred (500) square feet of gross floor area.
(14) One (1) space per one thousand (1,000) square feet of gross floor area.
(15) One (1) space per four (4) seats or seating places.
(16) Five (5) spaces per alley or five hundred (500) square feet of rink area.
(C) Dimensional Design Standards.
(1) Standard non - handicapped parking spaces. All required off - street parking spaces shall
be a minimum of nine (9) feet in width by eighteen (18) feet in depth, exclusive of
accessways.
(D) Required Handicapped Spaces. With either of the above alternatives, off-street parking
spaces for the physically handicapped or disabled shall be provided as required by the South
Florida Building Code (SFBC). For uses requiring five (5) or fewer spaces, no handicapped
spaces shall be required.
(1) Handicapped spaces shall be a minimum of twelve (12) feet in width by eighteen (18)
feet in depth, or twenty -one (21) feet in width by eighteen (18) feet in depth for two (2)
contiguous spaces, except for accessways.
(2) Signs or symbols indicating as required by SFBC "Handicapped Parking Only" shall be
required for each designated space.
�,
OTHER REGULATIONS 20-4.4
(E) Required Parking Improvements.
(1) Every required off - street parking area shall be graded and drained to prevent damage
to adjacent properties, streets and alleys and shall be surfaced with erosion resistant
material, in accordance with all applicable codes.
(2) Markings and signs.
(a) Off-street parking areas shall be marked with painted lines, curbs or other means
to indicate individual spaces.
(b) Signs or markers shall be used as necessary to insure efficient traffic circulation
within all required parking areas.
(3) Lighting.
(a) Lighting shall provide footcandle illumination as required by SFBC of all
required off- street parking spaces if such spaces are to be used at night.
(b) Lighting shall be arranged and installed to minimize glare on adjacent residen-
tial properties and districts.
(4) Off- street parking spaces shall be separated from walkways, sidewalks, streets or
alleys by an approved wall, fence, curbing or other protective device.
(5) Landscaping for all off - street parking areas shall be required, in accordance with
Section 20 -4.5.
(6) Awnings, canopies or other metal, canvas or fabric- covered shelters shall be designed,
placed or used for parking of motor vehicles between the right -of -way and the front
building line, except in residential districts and as regulated herein.
( ?) Entrances and exits.
(a) Entrances and exits shall not be located where they may create undue traffic
problems.
(b) All entrances and exits to required off - street parking areas shall be located not
less than fifteen (15) feet from any street intersection and designed so as to
prohibit the backing out of vehicles into public rights -of -way.
(c) Landscaping, curbing or control barriers shall be provided along lot boundaries to
control entrance and exit of vehicles or pedestrians.
(8) Parking under buildings. Parking in structures under buildings or forming a basement
or ground floor of a structure is prohibited in all RS, RT, RM, RO and NR districts.
(9) No vehicular access to an RO use shall be permitted on a side adjacent to and/or facing
property zoned for single- family residential purposes, unless that side is the only
possible means of access to the RO property.
(F) Location and Ownership of Spaces.
(1) All off - street parking spaces shall be located on the same lot with the structure or use
served, except as may be permitted below.
Supp. No. 2 95
20-4.4 SOUTH MIAMI LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE
(2) Spaces located off -site.
(a) Off -site parking spaces shall be permitted in RM, RO, L0, MO, NR, SR, GR, I, H,
PR and PI districts, with the provision that if off - street parking is adjacent to
residential zoned properties and/or RO zoned properties, special use process
would be applicable for approval.
(b) Required off - street parking spaces may be located and maintained up to six
hundred (600) feet from a residential or institutional use served and up to one
thousand (1,000) feet from a noninstitutional and nonresidential use served.
(c) Off -site parking spaces shall be on land either held in common ownership with
the lot on which the principal use will exist under a unity of title insuring that the
required parking will be provided, or as a condition of the issuance of the building
permit for the principal use, the owner of the off -site parking shall record a
covenant in form and substance satisfactory to the city attorney and city
commission providing record notice of the commitment of that land to parking
purposes for the principal use. If at any time such off -site parking ceases to be
under the same ownership or control as the principal use or ceases to be used for
parking for the principal use, the certificate of use and occupancy for the principal
use shall be subject to revocation by the city manager, after notice and hearing.
(3) Parking shall be permitted in yard setback areas, except in required front yard
setbacks in the RO district.
(4) Parking of commercial vehicles of one (1) ton or greater capacity shall not (be)
permitted in all RS, RT or RM districts.
(5) Parking structures shall not be located within required yard setback areas.
(6) No off - street parking space shall be located within ten (10) feet of any street curb or so
as to permit any portion of a parked vehicle to extend across a property line.
(G) Joint Use Spaces via Special Parking Permit. Two (2) or more uses may be permitted to
share the same required off- street parking spaces in a common parking facility, according to
the following table:
Uses
Weekdays
Weekends
6 a.m.
6 p.m.
6 a.m.
6 p.m.
12 a.m.
through
through
through
through
through
6 p.m.
6 a.m.
6 p.m.
12 a.m.
6 a.m.
Office or
100%
5%
10%
5%
5%
Bank
Retail
60%
20%
60%
60%
5 %
Hotel
50%
60%
60%
100%
75%
Restaurant
50%
75%
75%
90%
10%
Theater
10%
70%
60%
90%
10%
Nightclub
5%
50%
5%
100%
90%
Supp. No. 2
•96
r
Step 1. For each of the five (5) time periods, multiply the minimum number of parking
spaces required by Section 20- 4.40, Space Requirements.
Step. 2. Add the results of each column. The required number of parking spaces shall
equal the highest column total.
(H) MetroRail Usage Considerations via Special Parking Permit. When all or a portion of a
proposed structure or use is to be located within one thousand five hundred (1,500) feet of the
South Miami MetroRail Station, as measured from property line to property line, four (4)
affirmative votes of the city commission may reduce the number of required off - street parking
spaces for such use by up to fifty (50) percent, depending upon the nature and type of use and
its potential user relationship to rapid transit facilities, as provided for under Section
20- 4.4(J).
(I) Valet Parking via Special Parking Permit. Up to fifty (50) percent of the required panting
for hotels, hospitals, offices, and nightclubs, restaurants or retail establishments may be
satisfied through the provision of valet parking spaces via special parking permit approved by
affirmative vote of the city commission. The number of required parking spaces that are not
provided on the same property as the use approved for valet parking shall be provided via the
off -site parking provisions in Section 20- 4.4(F)(2), or the city commission may approve the use
of on- street parking spaces to provide fora portion of or all of the required parking spaces.
Valet parking, as provided in Section 20- 4.4(I), shall not make use of off -site parking located
adjacent to residential property and/or RO Zoned property after 7:00 p.m.
In no case shall vehicle stacking or double parking be permitted on public rights -of -way or
public streets to supply the required parking spaces for the valet special parking permit.
(J) Procedures for Special Parking Permit. Special parking permits may be approved,
disapproved, or approved with conditions by the affirmative vote of four (4) members of the city
commission. Special parking permit procedures shall follow those procedures established for
special use permits as set forth in Section 20- 5.8(B) through (F), and shall follow those
procedures for public hearings set forth in general in Sections 20 -5.1 through 20 -5.6.
(K) Parking Fees Prohibited Generally; Exceptions.
(1) No parking fees, charges or other remuneration shall be charged for the use of any or
all off - street parking spaces as maybe required by this Code, except as provided in
subparagraph (3) below.
Supp. No. 2
96.1
OTHER REGULATIONS
20.4.4
Uses
Weekdays
Weekends
6 a.m.
6 p.m.
6 a.m.
6 p.m.
12 a.m.
through
through
through
through
through
6 p.m.
6 a.m.
6 p.m.
12 a.m.
6 a.m.
Apartment or
10%
100%
75%
100%
100%
lbwnhouse
Other Uses
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
Method of Calculation:
Step 1. For each of the five (5) time periods, multiply the minimum number of parking
spaces required by Section 20- 4.40, Space Requirements.
Step. 2. Add the results of each column. The required number of parking spaces shall
equal the highest column total.
(H) MetroRail Usage Considerations via Special Parking Permit. When all or a portion of a
proposed structure or use is to be located within one thousand five hundred (1,500) feet of the
South Miami MetroRail Station, as measured from property line to property line, four (4)
affirmative votes of the city commission may reduce the number of required off - street parking
spaces for such use by up to fifty (50) percent, depending upon the nature and type of use and
its potential user relationship to rapid transit facilities, as provided for under Section
20- 4.4(J).
(I) Valet Parking via Special Parking Permit. Up to fifty (50) percent of the required panting
for hotels, hospitals, offices, and nightclubs, restaurants or retail establishments may be
satisfied through the provision of valet parking spaces via special parking permit approved by
affirmative vote of the city commission. The number of required parking spaces that are not
provided on the same property as the use approved for valet parking shall be provided via the
off -site parking provisions in Section 20- 4.4(F)(2), or the city commission may approve the use
of on- street parking spaces to provide fora portion of or all of the required parking spaces.
Valet parking, as provided in Section 20- 4.4(I), shall not make use of off -site parking located
adjacent to residential property and/or RO Zoned property after 7:00 p.m.
In no case shall vehicle stacking or double parking be permitted on public rights -of -way or
public streets to supply the required parking spaces for the valet special parking permit.
(J) Procedures for Special Parking Permit. Special parking permits may be approved,
disapproved, or approved with conditions by the affirmative vote of four (4) members of the city
commission. Special parking permit procedures shall follow those procedures established for
special use permits as set forth in Section 20- 5.8(B) through (F), and shall follow those
procedures for public hearings set forth in general in Sections 20 -5.1 through 20 -5.6.
(K) Parking Fees Prohibited Generally; Exceptions.
(1) No parking fees, charges or other remuneration shall be charged for the use of any or
all off - street parking spaces as maybe required by this Code, except as provided in
subparagraph (3) below.
Supp. No. 2
96.1
M
rj
20-4,4 SOUTH ML4►DII LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE
(Z,) Nothing herein shall be construed to affect any parking fees, charges or other
remuneration for publicly -owned parldng spaces or for off - street parking spaces not
required by this Code.
(3) In SR, H, and MO zoning districts, the city commission may waive the prohibition
contained in subparagraph (1) above under such terms and conditions as it may
establish, following public hearing, when it determines that the following criteria are
met:
(a) The sole purpose of the parking fee, charge or other remuneration is for the use
of excess and/or unused off- street leased spaces to serve the lessee's off - street
paring needs for property within the City of South Miami which is undergoing
construction or reconstruction.
'(b) The time period for such waiver shall not exceed one year unless the city
commission shall grant a further waiver under the provisions of this paragraph
for good cause shown.
(c) The waiver will not result in a violation of the off - street parking requirements
established by Article IV of the Land Development Code.
(d) For purposes of this subsection, the phrase "excess and/or unused off -street
leased parking spaces" shall mean those off -site parking spaces which are either
in excess of those parking required for the lessor or which are unused by the
lessor, comparing lessor's occupancy to lessor's total leasable space.
E&ftor's note —At the city's request, subsection (I) herein has been relettered as subsection
(K).
Supp. Km 2 96.2 ,
E 't
C kif
W7
SUMMARY MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
PLANNING BOARD
Tuesday, April 27, 1999
City Commission Chambers
7:30 P.M.
I. Call to order and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States
A. Ms. Chimelis, acting Chair, called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m.
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited in unison.
H. Roll Call
A. Board members present constituting a quorum
1. Ms. Chimelis, Ms. Gibson, Mr. Lefley, Mr. Wiscombe, Mr. Illas
B. Board members absent
1. Mr. Pages, Mr. Morton
C. City staff present
1. Subrata Basu (ACM/Planning Director); John Little (Principal Planner); David Struder (Board
Secretary)
III. Public Hearings
ITEM: PB -99 -005
Applicant: THE RICHARD- BRANDON COMPANY
Request: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR & CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
MIAMI, FLORIDA, RELATING TO A REQUEST FOR SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS OF
SECTIONS 20 -7.9 "DOWNTOWN STREETS" AND 20 -7.13 "REGULATING PLAN" OF THE
LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE FOR A BUILDING LOCATED IN THE SR "SPECIALTY
RETAIL" ZONING DISTRICT, SPECIFICALLY ON S. W. 57 COURT BETWEEN S. W. 73
STREET AND S. W. 74 STREET, SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA 33143.
1. Mr. Basu began by noting a correction to the number for this item, stating that it should read
PB -99 -005, as opposed to PB -99 -004.
PB NUNS 04 -27 -99 1
2. Mr. Wiscombe read the request into the record.
3. Staff presented the item to the Board, summarizing that the request involves deviating from
build -to -lines on SW 74 Street, deviating from a maximum footprint of the building of 20,000
sq. ft by providing 34,200 sq. ft, and deviating from the depth criteria relating to the principal
structure by having 87.7 percent, rather than 70 percent.
4. Staff explained that the project complies with and exceeds parking requirements and complies
with and meets the intent of the Hometown Plan.
5. Staff noted that the project will contain a mix of uses with retail on the ground level,
including arcades on the ground level, and will have class -A office space.
6. Staff continued by elaborating on the reasons for the deviations involved in the request,
stating that the deviations are more matters of practicality and are not violations of the design
and spirit intended by the Hometown Plan.
7. Following a brief discussion by the Board and staff, representatives for the application
approached the podium and signed in to speak on the project.
8. Mr. Richard Mattaway, Mr. Pablo Hernandez, and Mr. Jason Chandler, spoke before the
Board.
9. Mr. Mattaway, of the Richard Brandon Company, began by providing background
information relating to development of the concept of the project.
10. Mr. Mattaway noted that the project involves a mixed -use structure, having both retail and
office uses and having wider sidewalks and setbacks than required by the Hometown Plan,
inclusive of a street -front arcade.
11. Mr. Hernandez and Mr. Chandler, architects for the project, gave a presentation of the
project relating a variety of information, including the layout of the parking portion and the
dedication of the rear alley.
12. Staff noted that the project involves 14,000 retail and 50,846 office, with a total of 263
parking spaces.
13. Staff confirmed that the project is not taking advantage of any parking incentives provided
by the Hometown Plan.
14. The public hearing was opened.
a. Mr. David Tucker, Sr., of 6556 SW 78 Terrace, signed in to speak before the Board. Mr.
Tucker related that he had taken note of the deviations included in the project and felt that the
presentations given tonight adequately explained the reasons for the deviations.
PB MINS 04 -27 -99 2
b. Mr. Tucker suggested that the project include sufficient greenery and landscaping, and he
thanked all of those involved for conceiving a project that would have sufficient parking.
15. The public hearing was closed.
16. The public meeting continued.
17. The Board and staff discussed a variety of related concerns, including but not limited to the
purpose and layout of the rear alley area; traffic issues of nearby residential areas; and
landscaping plans for the project.
18. Discussion was held in regard to the rear portion of the project, including the alley and the
elevation.
19. The Board suggested that the rear portion be enhanced, perhaps with landscaping of the alley
and architectural features for the elevation.
20. Staff suggested that the rear elevation be enhanced with landscaping, perhaps with
bougainvillea and /or other hanging vines.
21. Motion: Mr. Illas moved approval of the proposal, inclusive of the recommendation that an
additional design be considered for the rear of the structure. Mr. Wiscombe seconded the
motion.
22. Vote: Approved 5 Disapproved 0
ITEM: PB -99 -003
Applicant: MAYOR & CITY COMMISSION
Request: AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
MIAMI, FLORIDA, RELATING TO THE PARKING REGULATIONS OF THE LAND
DEVELOPMENT CODE; AMENDING SECTIONS 20 -3.3 (D) ENTITLED "PERMITTED USE
SCHEDULE" 20 -4.3, ENTITLED "SIGN REGULATIONS" AND SECTION 20 -4.4 ENTITLED
OFF- STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS "; PROVIDING FOR STANDARDS AND
PROCEDURES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT, AND AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
1. Ms. Gibson read the request into the record.
2. Staff presented the item to the Board, noting that the document has been updated in response
to recommendations discussed at the public workshop held on March 23, 1999.
3. The Board and staff reviewed the changes to the document.
4. The Board and staff concurred that language requiring attendants' nametags to be visible at
all times be added to the document.
PB MINS 04 -27 -99 3
5. The Board and staff concurred with the suggestion that a reflective material be used for the
portable pole signs having the "P or international parking symbol.
6. The public hearing was opened.
a. Mr. David Tucker, Sr., of 6556 SW 78 Terrace, signed in and spoke before the Board.
7. The public hearing was closed.
8. The public meeting continued.
9. Motion: Mr. Illas moved approval of the ordinance, inclusive of the modification to the
language incorporating the phrase at all times. Ms. Gibson seconded the motion.
10. Vote: Approved 5 Disapproved 0
IV. Approval of Minutes
A. Minutes for March 23, 1999
1. The Board duly voted and approved the minutes for March 23, 1999, as submitted.
2. Vote: Approved 5 Disapproved 0
V. Remarks
A. Topic for discussion
1. The Board and staff briefly discussed the status of the Chair's membership, as he will be
moving, and staff related that Mr. Pages had not submitted his formal resignation.
VI. Adjournment
A. There being no further business before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 9:40 p.m.
B. Respectfully,
1.
Board Chairperson Date
2.
Board Secretary Date
PB MINS 04 -27 -99 4
Pursuant to Florida statutes 286.0105, the city hereby advises the public that if a person decides to appeal any decision
made by this board, agency, or commission with respect to any matter considered at its meeting or hearing, he or she
will need a record of the proceedings, and that for such purpose, affected person may need to ensure that a verbatim
record of the proceedings is made which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be
based. This notice does not constitute consent by the city for the introduction or admission or otherwise inadmissible
or irrelevant evidence, nor does it authorize challenges or appeals not otherwise allowed by law.
PB MINS 04 -27 -99
SUMMARY MINUTES
my REGULAR MEETING
HOMETOWN DISTRICT PARKING COMMITTEE
April 19,1999 - 7:30 PM
I. CALL TO ORDER
A. Mayor Robaina called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m.
IL ROLL CALL
A. Committee members present constituting a quorum V
1. Mayor Julio Robaina, Mr. Ed Boas, Ms. Sharon McCain, Mr. Enrique Noriega, Ms. Lydia
White
B. City staff present
1. Charles Scurr (City Manager); Subrata Basu (ACM/Planning Director); John Little (Principal
Planner); Ronald Stroyne (Parking Director)
II. SELF INTRODUCTION AND OPENING REMARKS
A. Following a self - introduction, Mr. Scurr gave a brief background on the history and previous
activities of the committee.
1. Mr. Scurr reported that the committee has been inactive for almost two years, however, the City
Commission wants to reactivate the committee in order to get its input on the various parking -
related issues within the Hometown District. Due to the recent activities and the impact of the
Shops on the downtown parking inventory, the need for the committee has been greater than ever.
2. Mayor Robaina emphasized that the City gives a lot of consideration to the recommendations
that come from boards and committees and assured that the comments from this committee will be
taken very seriously and incorporated into the decision - making process. The City Commission has
just increased the size of the committee to six citizens, plus the Mayor. The committee still needs
two more members. The full committee will have a composition of two merchants, two downtown
property owners, and two residents.
3. Mr. Boas suggested that the Commission consider having alternate members to get more people
involved and also to avoid not having a quorum if someone cannot make a meeting.
4. Mr. Scurr also advised the committee that the city is in the process of preparing a parking
assessment study for the Hometown District. The committee members were also advised that the
downtown traffic study is being delayed because the level of activities has subsided to a level that
is not creating any extraordinary traffic and parking conditions at this time.
HDPC MINS 04 -19 -99 1
iV
IV. ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE -CHAIR
A. Election of Chair and Vice -Chair was deferred until new members can be appointed.
V. NEW BUSINESS
A. Discussion relative to modifying and suspending certain provisions of the parking requirements.
(Copy of the proposed ordinance attached.)
1. Mr. Basu presented the parking modification ordinance to the committee members and
explained the intent of the proposed ordinance. After considerable discussion, it was suggested
that the threshold for new development be lowered from 50,000 square feet to 25,000 square feet,
with a provision to allow replacement of existing structures to be rebuilt with the allowable
parking adjustment. Mayor Robaina moved to approve the ordinance with the suggested
amendment. The motion was seconded by Mr. Noriega and was approved 5 -0.
B. Discussion relative to amendments to the parking regulations. (Copy of the proposed ordinance
attached.)
1. The second ordinance that was presented to the committee related to the revised parking
regulations. Mr. Basu outlined the purpose and went over the highlights of the ordinance. The
committee was informed that the Planning Board held a workshop with the merchants on this issue
and some of the changes were a result of that discussion. After a short deliberation, Mayor
Robaina moved to approve the ordinance as presented. The motion was seconded by Ms. White
and was approved 5 -0.
VI. REMARKS
A. Parking incentive program
1. Discussion ensued and it was agreed by everyone that the parking incentive program in the
Hometown Plan be reviewed during the period that the proposed parking modification ordinance is
in effect.
B. Other remarks
1. Ms. McCain advised that the "Residential Parking Only" signs are not being enforced
adequately. Mr. Noriega expressed concern about the drop off /pick up at the Banyan Court at the
Shops complex. He felt that the something should be done to facilitate traffic flow on Sunset
Drive. Mr. Noriega also indicated that traffic continued to cut through his neighborhood, and he
counted 23 cars in a 16 minute -time period that did not stop at a stop sign at 58 Ave and 76 Street.
C. Future committee meetings
1. It was decided that the meeting will be held on the third Monday of every month at 7:30 p.m.
The next meeting will be on May 17, 1999, at 7:30 p.m.
HDPC MINS 04 -19 -99 2
V.
VII. ADJOURNMENT
A. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
ii
HDPC MINS 04 -19 -99 3
MIAMI DAILY BUSINESS REVIEW
Published Daily except Saturday, Sunday and
Legal Holidays
Miami, Dade County, Florida.
STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF DADE:
Before the undersigned authority personally appeared
Sookie Williams, who on oath says that she Is the Vice
President of Legal Advertising of the Miami Daily Business
Review f /k/a Miami Review, a daily (except Saturday, Sunday
and Legal Holidays) newspaper, published at Miami In Dade
County, Florida; that the attached copy of advertisement,
being a Legal Advertisement of Notice In the matter of
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
NOTICE OF ]PUBLIC HEARINGS
APRIL 20, 1999
In the .......... XXXXX ........... Court,
w�spuOils ad lyj rjwspaper In the Issues of
I
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
NOTICE -OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
NOTICE IS HEREBY given that the City Commission of the City of
South. Miami, Florida will conduct Public Hearings during its regular
City Commission meeting Tuesday, April 26, 1999 beginning at 7:30
p.m., in the City Commission Chambers, .6130 .Sunset Drive., to
consider the following described ordinance(s).
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY. COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH 'MIAMI, - FLORIDA, RELATING TO
THE LAND. DEVELOPMENT CODE, AMENDING SECTION
20 -7.7 (B),; ENTITLED 'BUILDING AND THEIR PLACEMENT
- MAIN STREETS, SUNSET & RED.: ROAD," SECTION 20-
7.7 '(C), ENTITLED REQUIRED ELEMENTS - MAIN
STREETS, SUNSET DRIVE & RED ROAD,' AND SECTION
20- 7.11(6) - ENTITLED 'BUILDINGS AND THEIR PLACE -
MENT = GENERAL PROVISIONS, APPLY TO =ALL," PRO-
VIDING FOR ARCADE AND AWNING STANDARDS; PRO-
VIDING FOR SEVERABILITY CONFLICT AND AN EFFEC-
TIVE DATE. (1 st Reading - March 2, 1999)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI FLORIDA, RELATING TO
THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE MODIFYING AND
SUSPENDING CERTAIN PROVISIONS THAT. ALLOW FOR
T19E REDUCTION OF REQUIRED PARKING SPACES, FOR
A PERIOD OF NINE - MONTHS, THEREBY ENABLING THE
CITY OF ASSESS THE IMPACT OF THE SHOPS AT SUN --
SET PLACE ON THE DOWNTOWN PARKING SUPPLY,
EVALUATE THE APPROPRIATENESS OF SUCH PROVI-
SIONS AND PREPARE NECESSARY AMENDMENTS;
PROVIDING THAT ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT SHALL
NOT BE IN FORCE AND: EFFECT DURING THIS TIME PE-
RIOD;' PROVIDING -FOR SEVERABILITY, ORDINANCES iN
CONFLICT, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (ist. Reading- -
Afflant further says that the said Miami Daily Business
March 2,1999),
Review Is a newspaper published at Miami in said Dade
qN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION
County Florida, and that the sand newspaper has heretofore'
been continuously published to said Dade County, Florida,
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, RELATING TO
S
each day (except Saturday, Sunday and Legal Holidays) and
f'
RELATING, TO THE PARKING REGULATIONS OF THE
matt
has been entered as second class mail matter at the post
r`
LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, AMENDING SECTIONS 20-
office I In said Dade County, Florida, for a period of
I
3.3 (D), ENTITLED 'PERMIT USE SCHEDULE,' 20-4.3, EN
on ear nex receding the first publication of the attached`
TITLED 'SIGN ;REGULATIONS' AND SECTION 20 -4.4 EN-
co y of adv Isement; and afflant further says that she has
TITLED "OFF- STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS%
ne her pal nor promised any person, firm or corporation'
PROVIDING FOR STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES; PRO-
an disco t, rebate, ommission or refu d for the purpose
VIDING FOR REPEAL, SEVERABILITY, AND AN EFFEC -_ „_
of u g this ad; Isement for publl Ilion in the said
TIVEDATE. (1st Reading - March,.2,1999)
` t
Said ordinance can be inspected in the City Clerk's Office, Monday -
Friday during regular office hours.
..
Sworn iqd subscribed before me this
p 1
.... /..ddaay of ......................... A.D. 19......
w •wC7` • ..l�f.! '!= 6ir.......... .
(SEAL) L"'o F OFFICIAL NOTARY SEA L Sookie Williallytjknd&lil$8ifte. H MARMER cohIMISS76N NijMBER CCSas3aa
MY CGPAM SSION E .PtRES �0 t�PR. 12,2000
nqurnes concerning t is item should be directed to the Planning
Department at: 663 - 6327.
ALL interested parties are invited to attend and will be heard.
Ronetta Taylor, CMC
City Clerk
-City of South Miami
Pursuant to Florida Statutes 286.0105, the City hereby advises the
public that if a person decides to appeal any decision made by this
Board, Agency or Commission with respect; to any matter considered
at its meeting or hearing, he or she will need a record of the proceed-
ings, and that for such purpose, affected person may need to ensure
that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made which record in-
cludes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be
based.
4/9 99- 3m()4090sh”
L�J
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
To: Mayor and Commission Date: May 4, 1999
From: Charles Scurr Agenda Item 11 OL
City Manager � g Leadership of Community
Relations Board
REQUEST
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION RELATING TO THE
COMMUNITY RELATIONS BOARD; AMENDING SECTION 2 -26 (C) OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR A CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR OR CO- CHAIRS;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
The City of South Miami established a Community Relations Board (CRB) in June of 1998. The
purposes of the Board include goals such as fostering mutual understanding, tolerance and
respect among all economic, social, religious, sexual orientation, people with special needs, age
and ethnic groups in the city, making studies in the field of human relations and acting as a
conciliator in controversies involving community relations.
The ordinance establishing the CRB called for the election of a Chair and Vice - Chair. The CRB,
by majority vote, has requested that they be allowed the flexibility of either electing a Chair and
Vice -Chair or alternately electing Co- Chairs. The group feels that having Co- Chairs rather than
a hierarchical Chair/Vice -Chair will further their efforts at consensus building and racial and
ethnic harmony.
RECOMMENDATION
The vote of the CRB was 7 -2. Approval is recommended.
G
ORDINANCE NO.
A ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, RELATING TO
COMMUNITY RELATIONS BOARD; AMENDING SECTION 2 -26.6
(C) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR A CHAIR
AND VICE CHAIR OR CO- CHAIRS; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT AND PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Section 2 -26.6 of the City Code of Ordinances creates
the Community Relations Board; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Mayor and City Commission to amend
the this section by deleting the words Chairperson and Vice Chairperson and
inserting the words "Chair Vice -Chair or Co- Chairs."
NOW 9 THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND
CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1 . Section 2 -26.6 (C ) of the City Code of Ordinances is hereby
amended
To read .
(C)Ghairmpin Chair and Vr„o C-h-a rma Vice - Chair. or Co- Chairs. The
members shall meet promptly and select a Charm Chair and Vice-
Chairm an Vice -Chair or CO- Chairs by a majority vote of the board.
Section 2. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the
provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed.
Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect immediately at the
time of its passage.
Section 4. If any section, clause, sentence or phrase of this
ordinance is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent
jurisdiction, the holding shall not affect the validity of this remaining portions of
this ordinance.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this day of 1999.
Approved
Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
1St Reading — Commission Vote:
2 "d Reading — Mayor Robaina:
V -Mayor Oliveros:
READ AND APPROVED AS TO FORM: Commissioner Feliu:
Commissioner Bethel:
Commissioner Russell:
City Attorney
2
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI 6130 SUNSET DRIVE, SOUTH MIAMI,FL 33143
COMMUNITY RELATIONS BOARD MINUTES
WEDNESDAY MARCH 17,1999 7 :30 PM COMMISSION CHAMBERS
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Mr. Ligammare
ROLL CALL: Present
Larry A. Ligamnare
Pinky Sands
Catherine McCann
Robert Gerald Melia, Jr.
Karen Zeller Marsh
Mark A Hebert
Fred Truby
Joyce Price
Charles Christie
J.A. Enderle
Jairo A. Murcia
Absent
Rodolfo L. Pages
Donald J. Butler
Also present: City Manager, Charles D. Scurf; Staff Member, David Walker
Review of Mission Statement and Member Committee Assignment.
Three Committee's Where Formed. Finance, Program and Crisis Response Team.
New Business: A Request to the City Commission, for an amendment of section 2 -26.(C )
of the Code of Ordinances, entitled Community Relations Board.
Vote: Approved: 7 Opposed: 2
Interdetion of Guest Speaker: Rev. Willie Sims, Director,Community Relations
Advisory Board Miami -Dade County, Florida.
MIAMI DAILY BUSINESS REVIEW
Published Daily except Saturday, Sunday and
Legal Holidays
Miami, Dade County, Florida.
STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF DADE:
Before the undersigned authority personally appeared
Octelma V. Ferbeyre, who on oath says that she is the
Supervisor, Legal Notices of the Miami Daily Business
Review f /k/a Miami Review, a daily (except Saturday, Sunday
and Legal Holidays) newspaper, published at Miami in Dade
County, Florida; that the attached copy of advertisement,
being a Legal Advertisement of Notice in the matter of
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
MAY 4, 1999 RE: ORDINANCE
RELATING TO COMMUNITY RELATIONS
BOARD; AMENDING SECTION 2 -26.6
(C) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES
inthe .................... . XXY— XX......................................... Court,
was published in said newspaper in the issues of
Apr 23, 1999
Affiant further says that the said Miami Daily Business
Review is a newspaper published at Miami in said Dade
County, Florida, and that the said newspaper has heretofore
been continuously published in said Dade County, Florida,
each day (except Saturday, Sunday and Legal Holidays) and
has been entered as second class mail matter at the post
office in Miami in said Dade County, Florida, for a period of
one year next preceding the first publication of the attached
copy of.advertisement; and affiant further says that she has
neither paid nor promised any pers or corporation
any disco 9K, rebate, commissi r refund f r the purpose
of secu ' a this advertise r publica on in the said
S r o and subsc ore me this
23 ril 99
dI.. --- - ------------------- ........... A.D.19......
(SEAL) 4�RY aVB fdFFfCIAI NOTARY SEAL
JANETT LLERENA
Octelma V. Ferbeyre pers up *me. coMM*&oN NUMBER
3, Q CC566004
My COMMI6SION EXPIRES
`cor f\�6 JUNE 23,2000
AMk
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY given that the City Commission of the City of
South Miami, Florida will conduct Public Hearings during its regular
City Commission meeting Tuesday, May 4, 1999, beginning at 7:30
p.m., in the City Commission Chambers, 6130 Sunset Drive., to
consider the following described ordinance(s):
'AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION
OFTHE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, RELATING TO -
COMMUNITY RELATIONS BOARD; AMENDING SECTION
2 -26.6 (C) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES; PROVIDING
FOR A CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR OR CO- CHAIRS; PROVID-
ING -'FOR SEVERABILITY; ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (1st Reading
April 20.1909)
Said ordinance can be inspected in the City Clerks Office, Monday -
Friday during regular office hours.
Inquiries conceming'this item should be directed to the City Man-
agers Office at: 663 -6338.
ALL interested parties are invited to attend and will be heard.
Ronetta Taylor, CMC
City Clerk
-- -City of South Miami
Pursuant to Florida Statutes 286.0105, the City thereby advises the
public that if a person decides to appeal any decision made by this
Board, Agency or Commission with respect to any matter considered
at its meeting or hearing, he or she will need a record of the proceed-
ings, and that for such purpose, affected person may need to ensure
that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made which record in-
dudes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be
based.
4/23 _ -- -- 99- 3- 042338M
r
w
RP
MIAMI DAILY BUSINESS REVIEW
Published Daily except Saturday, Sunday and
Legal Holidays
Miami, Dade County, Florida.
STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF DADE:
Before the undersigned authority personally appeared
Octelma V. Ferbeyre, who on oath says that she is the
Supervisor, Legal Notices of the Miami Daily Business
Review f /k/a Miami Review, a daily (except Saturday, Sunday
and Legal Holidays) newspaper, published at Miami in Dade
County, Florida; that the attached copy of advertisement,
being a Legal Advertisement of Notice in the matter of
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
MAY 4, 1999 RE: ORDINANCE
RELATING TO COMMUNITY RELATIONS
BOARD; AMENDING SECTION 2 -26.6
(C) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES
inthe .................... . XXY— XX......................................... Court,
was published in said newspaper in the issues of
Apr 23, 1999
Affiant further says that the said Miami Daily Business
Review is a newspaper published at Miami in said Dade
County, Florida, and that the said newspaper has heretofore
been continuously published in said Dade County, Florida,
each day (except Saturday, Sunday and Legal Holidays) and
has been entered as second class mail matter at the post
office in Miami in said Dade County, Florida, for a period of
one year next preceding the first publication of the attached
copy of.advertisement; and affiant further says that she has
neither paid nor promised any pers or corporation
any disco 9K, rebate, commissi r refund f r the purpose
of secu ' a this advertise r publica on in the said
S r o and subsc ore me this
23 ril 99
dI.. --- - ------------------- ........... A.D.19......
(SEAL) 4�RY aVB fdFFfCIAI NOTARY SEAL
JANETT LLERENA
Octelma V. Ferbeyre pers up *me. coMM*&oN NUMBER
3, Q CC566004
My COMMI6SION EXPIRES
`cor f\�6 JUNE 23,2000
AMk
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY given that the City Commission of the City of
South Miami, Florida will conduct Public Hearings during its regular
City Commission meeting Tuesday, May 4, 1999, beginning at 7:30
p.m., in the City Commission Chambers, 6130 Sunset Drive., to
consider the following described ordinance(s):
'AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION
OFTHE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, RELATING TO -
COMMUNITY RELATIONS BOARD; AMENDING SECTION
2 -26.6 (C) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES; PROVIDING
FOR A CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR OR CO- CHAIRS; PROVID-
ING -'FOR SEVERABILITY; ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (1st Reading
April 20.1909)
Said ordinance can be inspected in the City Clerks Office, Monday -
Friday during regular office hours.
Inquiries conceming'this item should be directed to the City Man-
agers Office at: 663 -6338.
ALL interested parties are invited to attend and will be heard.
Ronetta Taylor, CMC
City Clerk
-- -City of South Miami
Pursuant to Florida Statutes 286.0105, the City thereby advises the
public that if a person decides to appeal any decision made by this
Board, Agency or Commission with respect to any matter considered
at its meeting or hearing, he or she will need a record of the proceed-
ings, and that for such purpose, affected person may need to ensure
that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made which record in-
dudes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be
based.
4/23 _ -- -- 99- 3- 042338M
.f
,aro'x?
my CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
INTER - OFFICE MEMORANDUM
To: Mayor and City Commission
From: Charles D. Scuff
City Manager
RE UEST
Date: April 30, 1999
Agenda Item #
Re: Special Exception request for
7301 S. W. 57t" Ct.
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR & CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, RELATING TO A REQUEST
FOR SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS OF SECTIONS 20 -7.9 "DOWNTOWN
STREETS" AND 20 -7.13 "REGULATING PLAN" OF THE LAND
DEVELOPMENT CODE FOR A BUILDING LOCATED IN THE SR
"SPECIALTY RETAIL" ZONING DISTRICT, SPECIFICALLY ON S.
W. 57 COURT BETWEEN S. W. 73 STREET AND S. W. 74 STREET,
SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA 33143.
BACKGROUND
On March 22 , 1999, on behalf of property owner, Meba, Inc. and Pine Dale of Miami,
Inc., The Westway Limited applied for a special exception located at 7301 S. W. 57" Ct.,
property legally described as Lots 70, 71, 72, 73 and 74 less the west 5 feet thereof, as
recorded in Plat Book 3, at page 198, of the Public records of Miami -Dade County,
Florida pursuant to Section 20 -7.9 and Section 20 -7.13 of the South Miami Land
Development Code, to permit a proposed 64,846 sgft (14,000 sgft of retail and 50,846
sqft of office) of mixed use building with a total 246 on site and 17 on street parking
spaces to:
1. Deviate by 4' -0" to 8' -0" from the build to lines on Southwest 74 Street, Section 20-
7.9 and Section 20 -7.13
2. Deviate from the maximum lot coverage of 60% and 20,000 square feet per building
to a building footprint of 34,200 square feet or a lot coverage of 87.5 %, Section 20-
7.9 and Section 20 -7.13.
3. Deviate from the principle building depth of maximum 70% plus 30 feet of
"outbuilding" to maximum 88 %, Section 20 -7.9 and Section 20 -7.13.
The South Miami Land Development Code specifies that construction in the Hometown
District will follow those procedures established for said district or that the City
Commission may by special exception after a public hearing by the Planning Board
waive the strict compliance of the district provisions. The Planning Board must find
substantial competent evidence that:
V
(a) The proposed development contributes to, promotes and encourages the
improvement of the Hometown District and catalyzes other development as
envisioned in the Hometown District regulations; and
(b) The proposed development is compatible with the land use and development
intensities prescribed by all applicable City regulations.
(c) The proposed development must possess integrity of design compatible with the
design criteria establish for the Hometown district and with the overall image of the
city;
(d) The proposed development shall be designed in a manner that provides for effective
management of traffic (vehicular and pedestrian ), parking, lighting , noise, and
waste generated by the development, and management of the impacts of the
development on public facilities and services;
(e) The proposed development does not expand the permitted uses within the Hometown
District;
(f) The proposed development will not have an unfavorable effect on the economy of the
City of South Miami;
(g) The proposed development, when considered cumulatively with other development,
both present and future, within the Hometown District, will not create excessive
overcrowding or concentration of people or population.
ANALYSIS
The building provides an arcade for 100% of the building frontage on Southwest 57
Court, awnings on Southwest 73 and 74 Streets and maintains the four story 56' -0"
height requirement. The building design has been very carefully manipulated to satisfy all
the major design principles of the Hometown plan. The request for special exception is a
matter of practical necessity of providing adequate parking and to avail the maximum
allowable Floor Area Ratio of 1.6. The building facades provide a certain amount of
permeability to create a desirable and pedestrian friendly street experience while the
architectural treatment responds to the appropriate scale for a small town urban
environment. The Planning Board strongly recommended that the architect re -look at the
building elevation along the alley and provide further architectural articulation through
the use of landscaping, awnings or other appropriate features.
The building, by right can take advantage of a twenty- percent reduction in required
parking because of its arcade and two or more story bonus thereby creating a surplus of
63 parking spaces. The proposed project has 246 off street and 17 on street parking
spaces; 14,000 square feet of retail ground floor and 50,846 square feet of office on the
third and fourth floors. The applicant has, at additional cost to the project, added a level
of underground parking to "hide" the parking as well as to maintain an appropriate
overall scale for the project. The applicant feels that the adequate or even the excess
parking is not only necessary for marketing of Class A office spaces, it will provided the
needed supply to the downtown parking inventory for evening and weekend use at a
future date.
Staff finds the requests for Special Exception, to provide adjustments to the building
placement, lot coverage and depth, meets the sprit and intent of the Hometown District
and the proposed project offers many of the design components set forth in the Land
Development Regulations. The proposed project incorporates the use of an Arcade,
canvas awnings, the basic massing and height required for the street sections and is a
contribution to the City and:
(a) Will not adversely affect the health or safety of persons
residing or working in the vicinity of the proposed use;
(b) Will not be detrimental to the public welfare or property or improvements in
the neighborhood; and
(c) Complies with all other applicable Code provisions.
,1
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
The requests do not conflict with the adopted Comprehensive Plan of the City of South
Miami. In fact, the subject proposal furthers many of the goals, objectives, and policies
of the City, as identified in the Future Land Use Element of the City's adopted
comprehensive plan, including:
Goal 1 To preserve and enhance the City's small town character.
Goal 2 To preserve and enhance the pedestrian character and comparison
shopping function of the City's Sunset shopping area.
Objective 2.1 Discourage urban commercial sprawl by enhancing downtown
South Miami as the prime retail and commercial service center, as
specified in the Future Land Use Map.
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS
Land Development Code
• Section 20 -7.13 Regulating Plan
• Section 20 -7 Hometown District Overlay Ordinance
Comprehensive Plan
• Goals, Objectives, and Policies of the Future Land Use Element
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the request and believes that the proposed project will be a
positive catalyst for developments envisioned by the Hometown plan.
Attachments:
Property Survey
Reduced site plan,
Elevations and floor plans.
Conccurency Evaluation.
Excerpts from April 27th Planning Board meeting minutes.
I RESOLUTION NO.
2
3 A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR & CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
4 OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, RELATING TO A REQUEST FOR SPECIAL
5 EXCEPTIONS OF SECTIONS 20 -7.9 "DOWNTOWN STREETS" AND 20-
6 7.13 "REGULATING PLAN" OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE FOR
7 A BUILDING LOCATED IN THE SR "SPECIALTY RETAIL" ZONING 1
8 DISTRICT, SPECIFICALLY ON S. W. 57 COURT BETWEEN S. W. 73
9 STREET AND S. W. 74 STREET, SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA 33143:
10
11
12 WHEREAS, The Westway Limited, on behalf of property
13 owners, Meba Inc. and Pine Dale of Miami Inc. has submitted
14 a letter of intent to build a 64,846 sgft, four story mixed
15 use building within the Hometown District, and
16
17 WHEREAS, the property is located at 7301 S. W. 57tn
18 Ct., legally described as Lots 70,71,72,73 and 74 less the
19 West 5 feet thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 3, at page
20 198, of the Public records of Miami Dade County, Florida,
21 and
22
23 WHEREAS, the applicant is seeking a Special Exception
24 to vary from the built to lines, maximum lot coverage and
25 building depth in the regulating plan, pursuant to Sections
26 20 -7.9 and 20 -7.14 of the South Miami Land Development
27 Code, and
28
29 WHEREAS, staff recommends approval of the application
30 for a Special Exception based upon (a) the merits of the
31 application (b) consistency and complying with the spirit and
32 the intent of the Hometown Plan and (c) consistency with the
33 City's adopted Comprehensive Plan; and,
34 ,
35 WHEREAS, on April 27, 1999, the Planning Board voted
36 5:0 to recommend approval of the Special Exception request;
37 and,
38
39 WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission of the City of
40 South Miami desire to accept the recommendation of the
41 Planning Board.
42
43 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
44 COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA:
45
46 Section 1. A Special Exception to deviate four (4) to
47 eight (8) feet from the build to line along 74 Street
I (Sections 20 -7.9 and 20- 7.13) ; to deviate from a maximum
2 lot coverage of 60% and 20,000 sqft per building to a 87.5%
3 of lot coverage and a building footprint of 34,200 sqft
4 (Sections 20 -7.9 and 20- 7.13) ; to deviate from a maximum
5 building depth of 70% plus 30 feet of "outbuilding" to a
6 maximum of 88% on 73rd and 74th Streets, for the property
7 legally described above, is granted.
8
9 Section 2. This resolution shall take effect
10 immediately upon approval.
11
12 PASSED AND ADOPTED this
13
14
15 ATTEST:
16
17
18 CITY CLERK
19
20 READ AND APPROVED AS TO FORM:
21
22
23
24 CITY ATTORNEY
25
day of , 1999.
APPROVED:
'1
AW 19, M9
Mr. John LM6
mwd"D Board - -
Chy of Smh NOW
MorokV and UnIng DlvWm
6130 Sunsof DA"
Soulk "mi. FWW@ 33143
PHONE No. :
Chandler and Hernandez
Anhhwk
AA 0003M
M 10M AM MUN No. A
kjaw 111060h. fhtfd. 3SIM
Ift MAIM%
"ad of SW 576 Court tWwmn 73w and 74* Avw*m
Dow John:
16 following wo Ow dawim fat the above ralwaftew poled:
Wall Space of Orawwl Fleen 14,000 Square Foal
offift $Poesi of Third Floor. 22,006 &omm Feet
01ke $Pam 44 Fourill Floor. 28,846 1". F-d
TOW Required Pa&bV!
Pam 5% 6enum; for pnwWk* groodoe -12 vec*4-.
PoWing PrwAded-
Socow Floor.
TOW PwIlledl.
tafal am" Square Fe"S.
fluiWing Foopit*
Gros Lot Area..
FA
NUQ*0r of Mom above wade:
Haight.
May. 22 IM 7:33pm p84
0 1 "kV timace per 200 199. Ff. - 47 qwmm tw&lmd
* I rodft spa" per M 64- 14. - 111111 qmms required
®1 Parking Space per 250 9q. III. - 116 Voom re"bQ
239 &pow required
102 spaces
141"Mm
17 qmems
263 qwam
64.846 squam POO
35,092 Square Poo - 46A14 Lot Coverage
10,09 Squors Famd
1.6
4
56 No! (to top of rooq
If you need arty further WoenmWon, plaose call mo of (2031 W.8999.
Ilmnk you for your help an" pried,
Jason L Chandler, Afthbod
Cc. Rrandan Luria
251 Vam
89E-1 VO/ZO d 050-1
RA-77-jdV
_Apr -14 -e9 12�.3
8pm From- T -263 P.02/11 F -744
A•
HerConsulting, Inc.
prober *W aXrftr p*& Nook, "Mmmiea odf
February 18, 1999
Mr. Brandon Lurie
Richard- Brandon Company
5703 SW 85'h Street
Miami, FL 33143
Re: Office/Retail Development
City of South Miarni
Dear Mr. Lurie:
APR 1 1999
BY:
455 Fairway Drive. Suite 103
DAeftd Beach, Florida 33441
Tah (954) 427 -675
Fax (964) 427.1815
E -Mail: MIUSMOW99.Wet
Mtp:gwww.gate.netl- Mflotoo
MILLER CONSULTING, INC. has performed a traffic concurrency analysis for a proposed office /retail
development planned to be located on the southeast corner at SW 73`d Street and SW 57" Court in the
City of South Miami. Figure 1 shows the location of the site and its relationship to the immediate
transportation network. The concurrency analysis was prepared using the information contained in
the City's Land Development Code, Comprehensive Plan, and Miami -Dade County concurrency
management system. The following is a summary of the report's findings.
INVENTORY
The site is currently undeveloped. The site will consist of the following land uses:
O 65,000 square feet of office space
O 20,000 square feet of retail space
EXISTING CONDITIONS
The existing transportation network located in the vicinity ofthe project includes three major roadways
and two minor streets. The three major roadways include US 1 (South Dixie Highway), SW 721
Street (Sunset Drive), and SW 57' Avenue (Red Road). According to Miami -Dade County
Concurrency Management System, there are five (5) concurrency stations in the vicinity of the project
site, as illustrated in Figure 2. The available capacities on the five concurrency stations are
documented in Table 1. The available capacities shown in Table 1 are based on the lowest of the
capacities published by the City of South Miami and Miami -Dade County. Furthermore, these
available capacities reflect existing traffic as well as traffic associated with approved developments,
as of February 1999, but no yet built and/or fully operational.
U 1% •.. r.11 .. Y..h •...%I.".w "I. -..A S.n..l. %I1 ..%U..411.AMaJR.:i. Vo. j.J • a e 1
..creating value jar our clients with in8erurity, creadviry and excellence"
Apr -14 -66 12:36pm From-
T-263 P.03/11 F -744
Site Location
Map
Figure t
Office/Rerai[ DevelopmCrit
South Miami, Florida
I -W p - CA 9 il 7 -TiV
0
.a
trtf
J5 ` 127
634
70
Sunset Drive
dmk
SW 72nd Street
g-W
Q
164
h.
N
SW 73rd Street
:2
Site
LEGEND
C.oncurrency
ti
Station
Ln
164 Station Number
Y i
� Concurrency Stations 0fCe.Re_ De lopmenT
n(*.,.
SQufh MOM. Florida
...asr+m nrrm-
MRR9P YX CAPACii i..
CM of Soun MUM- OMCCUTAM DEMOPMEW
Station No.
Location
Peso Hour
Available Capacity
164
US 1 south of Sunset Drive
2,605
127
US 1 north of Sunset Drive
3,294
70
Sunset Drive west of US 1
126
656
Sunset Drive east of Red Road
791
634
1 Red Road north of Sunset Drive
1,795
Source: Miami -Dade County and City of South Miami Comprehensive Plan
Trur GENERATION
The trip generation for the project was determined using the trip generation formulas published in the
Institute of Transportation Engineer's (M) 7Yip Generation Manual (61 edition). The daily and PM
peak hour trip generation formulas used for the proposed office/retail development, as obtained from
ITE, are documented below:
OFFICE (ITE LAND USE 714)
O Daily Trip Generation: Ln(T)= 0.768Ln (x) + 3.654
❑ PM Peak Hour Trip Generation: T=1.121 (x) +79.295
RETAIL (ITE LAND USE 820)
❑ Daily Trip Generation: Ln (T) =0.643Ln (x) +5.866
* PM Peak Hour Trip Generation: Ln(T)=0.660Ln (x) +3.403
Table 2 summarizes the trip generation for the project. As indicated in Table 2, the project is
anticipated to generate approximately 3,375 daily trips and 369 PM peak hour trips.
PASSER -BY TRAFFIC
The Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) indicates the not all of the traffic generated by retail
land uses are new trips to the area transportation network. ITE recognizes that a certain percentage
of the total generated traffic is already traveling on the adjacent roadways. These trips are known as
passer -by trips. The percent of passer -by traffic for retail land uses is based on the following formula
published in the T rip Generation Manual (S' Edition):
Ln (Pass -by) = " 0.341 Ln (x) + 5.376
Using the above equation, the percent passer -by traffic applicable to the proposed 20,000 square feet
of retail space is approximately 77 percent. In order to assess impacts with a conservative approach,
we have assumed that only 50 percent of the trips generated by the retail development are passer -by
trips.
w.,W.Nn S. hMW-'MU 1"9 -" Page 4
rim- T -I6? x.06 /t1 F-744
INTERNAL CAPTURE
Since the proposed project is a mixed -use development, including two Ind uses (retail and office),
some of the total trips generated by the development will be internal to the project. For this project,
five percent of the office trips and about two percent of the retail trips were assumed to be internal
Trips.
EXTERNAL. TRm
Using the passerby and internal capture assumptions documented above, the new external daily and
PM peak hour trips generated by the subject project arc 2,068 and 245 respectively.
'lhT1' �sFA,Ti�'i • ��LFMMi�iitY
CWSOtrtH M"=- QM4tVB%T'AiL I1fEVSi.W'MENT
Land Use
Daily Trip Generation
Size
Daily Trips
Office
Retail
65,000 sq. R
20,000 sq. ft.
953
2,422
Total
3,375
Passer -by
-1,211
Internal
-96
Net External
2,068
PM Peak Haar
Land Use
Size
Daily Trips
Office
Retail
65,000 sq. ft
20,000 sq. ft.
152
217
Total
369
Passer -by
-108
Internal
-16
Net External
215
Source: Institute of Transportation Engineers (!TE) Manual (B edition)
TRIP DISTRIBUTION
The trip distribution for the project was based on Dade County's Cardinal Distribution information
for the study area. Table 3 summarizes the County's cardinal distribution data for traffic zone 915,
which is applicable to the subject project.
,,V-fr.. w, M,.w...,n,,M:- ...U.�;. w� �,M. ,RaI?V9 --4 Page 5
I Nye r.M ®P A a '�—e9R•
FU U tE C'ONC Ai$i1,1•�'!iG! EVAL AtWN
CITY OF SOUTH X9"U- *b'il WRErA& DEVELOPMENT
Source. Miami -Dade C uxty, City of South Miami Comprehensive Plan, and Miller Consultiar Inc.
Please call me if you have any questions.
Vfry truly Yours,
lW Consulting, Inc.
45-ti
Vargas, P.E.
W:UVuN hnntiJn+ja.i.�,.ra�Cav u(S«wi. M�aniiY� wig :.�.w�dcv�i'M.„yJ Page 7
Previow Peak
Project
New Peak Hour
Station No.
Location
Hour Available
Traffic
Available
Capacity
Capacity
164
US I south of Sunset Drive
2,608
49
2,559
127
US 1 north of Sunset Drive
3,294
0
3,294
70
Sunset Mve west of US 1
126
25
101
656
Sunset Drive cut of Red Road
791
12
779
634
Red Road north of Sunset Drive
1,795
125
1,670
Source. Miami -Dade C uxty, City of South Miami Comprehensive Plan, and Miller Consultiar Inc.
Please call me if you have any questions.
Vfry truly Yours,
lW Consulting, Inc.
45-ti
Vargas, P.E.
W:UVuN hnntiJn+ja.i.�,.ra�Cav u(S«wi. M�aniiY� wig :.�.w�dcv�i'M.„yJ Page 7
- 19Q ^022:510571615
a M
Issued Date: 25 -FEB -1999 ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCEBMApAT
Expiration Date: 26-MAY-1999 WATER AND SEWER DIVISION
33 S.W. 2nd AVENUE
SUITE son
MR BRANDON LURIE MIAMI, FLORIDA 33130.1W
THE RICHARD - BRANDON COMPANY (305) 372-Mm
5703 SOUTHWEST 85TH ST
MIAMI, FL 33143
Fax- 666 -4990 Tel- 662 -1421
RE: Sewer System Treatment and Transmission Capacity Certification
Dear MR LURIE:
The Dade County Department of Environmental Resources Management
(DERM) has "received your application for approval of a sewer service
connection to serve: the following project which is more specifically
described in the attached project summary.
Project Name: SUNSET OFFICE & RETAIL BUILDING
Project Location: SE CORNER OF SW 73 ST & SW 57 CT MIAMI
Proposed Use: 20,000 SF RETAIL BLDG. & 60,000 SF OFFICE BLDG.
Previous Flow: 0 GPD
Calculated Sewage Flow: 7000 GPD
Sewer Utility: MIAMI DADE WATER & SEWER DEPARTMENT
Receiving Pump Station: 30 -0177
DERM has evaluated your request in accordance with the terms and
conditions set forth in Paragraph 16 C of the First Partial Consent
Decree (CASE NO. 93 -1109 CIV- MORENO) between the United States of
America and Metropolitan Dade County. DERM hereby certifies that
adequate treatment and transmission capacity, as herein defined, is
available for the above described project.
_urthermore, be advised that this approval does not constitute
Departmental approval for the proposed project. Additional reviews
ai�d approval may be required from sections having jurisdiction over
specific aspects of this project.
Please be aware that this certification is subject to the terms and
conditions set forth in the Sewer Service Connection Affidavit filed
by the applicant, a copy of which is hereby attached. By copy of
this certification we are advising the appropiate building official
of our Department's determination.
ZO 1 d ZOS662VVS6 - Z)U I ` . a9 L L Te9 'S uq � a>l VZC : 11 66 -VO --AeW
1999" 2510571615
Issued Date: 25-FEB-1999
Expiration Date: 26- MAY -1999
Sincerely,
John W. Renfrow, P.E.
Director
Department ironmental Resources Management
By:
Vi4aite t. Arrebolk, P.E'.
Chief, Water & Sewer Division
Attachements (2)
cc: Building official (w/Attachments)
Utility official (w/Project Summary Attachment)
CO - d 202668VV96 - Duj I a9 LP8 V qq�aN VZE: 11 66-VO—AVW
Project: SUNSET OFFICE & RETAIL BUILDING
SE CORNER OF SW 73 ST & SW 57 CT
Proposed Use: 20,000 SF RETAIL BLDG. & 60,000 S
Pump Station: 30 -0177 Allocated flows: 7000 (GPD)
Projected NAPOT: 7.74 (HR)
# Folio Lot Block Flow (GPD)
1 09 -4036- 022 -0480 :70 7000
tr0'd 208662VVS6 '�DuI `,agLLV9 'S uq�a>f VZ£ :tI 66- V0 --AVW
- -- MAILING AREA - --
Applicant:
The Richard Brandon Company
Hearing #:
PB 99 -004
Subject Property ra�
500 foot boundary N
Owner:
Meba, Inc. and Pine Dale.
Date: April 27,1999
Addtess: East side of S.W. 57 Ct. btwn. S.W. 73
St. and S.W. 74 Street
Request: A Special Exception for "Office Building" in the Special Retail " Hometown' zoning istrict, as
g specified in § 20 -9.9
and 20 -7.13 of the Land Development Code.
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
Planning Board
MIAMI•DADE WATER AND SEWER DEPARTMENT
P.O. Box 330316, Miami, Florida 33233 -0316 a 3575 S. teleune Road • Tel: 305.665 -7471 • Fax: 669.7656
SERVE • CONNSEWE
April 19, IM
Brandon LuricfMc Richard Brandon Conrpanty
5703 Southwest 85* Street
Miami, Florida 33143
Re: Water and Sewer Availability for a proposed project to be located at the southeast corner
Of southwest 73rd Street and southwest 570 Court, Miami -Dade County, Florida.
Gentlemen:
This letter is in response to yoUt inquiry dated March' 30, 1999, regardi ng7wzter and sewer availability to
the above - referenced project for the proposed construction of twenty thousand (20,000) square feet of retail
space and sixty thousand (60,000) square feet of office space.
The County owns and operates a twenty (20) inch water main located in S.W. 72 Street and S.W. 57
Court, from which the property owner shall install and connect a twelve (12) inch water main southerly in
S.W. 57 Court covering the referenced property. If the Fire Department requires a fue hydrant installation
in S.W. 74 Street, a twelve (12) inch water maim extension in S.W. 74 Street shall be required. Any water
main extensions within the referenced property shall be twelve (12) inches minimum in diameter with two
(2). point of connections..,.
The, County, owns and operates an eight (8) inch gravity sewer main located in S.W. 73 Street abutting file
northern boundary of the referenced, property, from which the property owner may connect, said property,
provided that there is sufficient depth and that there are no obstacles which would preclude construction of
the sewer. Other points of connection may be established subject to approval -of the Department.
Construction connection charges and connection charges shall be determined once the property owner
enters into an agreement for water and sewer service with the Department.
Information concerning the estimated cost of facilities must be obtained from a consulting engineer. All
costs of engineering and construction will be the responsibility of the property owner. In addition, the
Department's standard water and sewer connection charges will be required. Easements must be provided
covering any on -site facilities which will be owned and operated by the Department.
At the present time the Department's service area is not under a moratorium, however, the right to connect
the referenced property to the Department's sewer system is subject to the terms, covenants and conditions
set forth in the Settlement Agreement between the Florida Department of Environmental Protection
( "DEP") and the County dated July 27` °, 1993, the First Amendment to Settlement Agreement
between DEP and the County dated December 21 ", 1995, the First Partial Consent Decree and the
Second and Final Partial Consent Decree entered in the United State of American Environmental
Protection Agency vs. Metropolitan Dade County (Case Number 93 -1109 CIV- MORENO), as
currently in effect or as modified in the future, and all other cumcnt, subsequent or future agreements, court
orders, judgments, consent orders, consent decrees and the like entered into between the County and the
United States, State of Florida or future enforcement and regulatory actions and proceedings.
The availability of water and sewer service for the subject property is conditional upon the approval of
various regulatory agencies and no continuing unconditional. commitment can be made at this time.
Consequently, this letter is for informational purposes only and is not 'intended as a commitment for
service. All conditions noted herein arc effective only for thirty (30) days from the date of this letter.
When development plans for the subject property are frialized, and upon the owner's request, we will be
pleased to prepare an agreement for water and sewer service, provided the Department is able to offer
88E-d ti0 /H d 050 -1 _w0il Wtek:10 88 -tt -Ay
WESTWAY LIMITED
5703 S.W. 85b Street
South Miami, FL 33143
Telephone (305) 662 -1421
City of South Miami
6130 Sunset Drive
South Miami, FL 33143
Attention: Building and Zoning Department
Re: Letter of Intent for Application of Westway Limited
Gentlemen:
F
MAR 2 2 1999
Thank you for the opportunity to apply for approval of our proposed structure to be
located in the City of South Miami at the southeast corner of S.W. 73`d Street and 57'h
Court. As you know, we are engaged in an exciting luxury residential development at
this time in the City (Parkside Village at Shaw Nursery). We are glad to be part of the
exciting changes taking place in the City and want to continue to participate.
As such, we have contracted to purchase the property in the downtown district which is
the subject of our application. In studying the development prospects of the property, we
believe we have come up with a plan that compliments the needs of the City and takes
into account the current conditions derived from the most recent large -scale development.
That is, we are proposing a structure that adheres to the basic design tenets of the
Hometown Plan while nevertheless providing a significant number of parking spaces in
excess of the amount of parking that would be required of such a building even without
the credits permitted under the Hometown Plan.
In order to achieve the excess parking, however, we are requesting three exceptions to the
requirements of the Hometown plan. The three exceptions deal with building footprint,
lot coverage and overall height. Utilizing the parking credits (up to 35% for the proposed
mixed -use plan) under the Hometown Plan, we could have developed the same amount of
useable square footage as proposed without seeking any exceptions. Understanding the
significant parking problem existing in the downtown area, we are proposing a structure
that will provide almost twice the number of parking spaces than would have been
required. Furthermore, because our building is mixed use, the large number of spaces
allocated to office use will be available at nights and on weekends for general public
parking along with the large number of excess spaces provided in the plan.
City of South Miami
Letter of Intent
March 19,1999
Page 2 of 2
Although the City has imposed a moratorium on parking credits under the Hometown
Plan, we feel that the design intent of the Hometown Plan is still valid. Therefore, our
plan adopts all of the significant elements of the Hometown Plan. We are providing an
arcade on the main street front, wide, pedestrian friendly sidewalks, an alley for service
access and a mixed -use product which spreads the demand for services (especially
parking). In summary, I can wholeheartedly say that this project will invigorate the
economic and social vitality of South Miami's business center, consistent with the intent
of the Hometown plan.
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
6230 SUNSET DRIVE
S. MIAMI, FL. 33143
APRIL 27TH, 1999
7360 Rad Road
So. Mlafrd, Florida 33143
(30S) 696.7884 FAX 666-7886
Stew Hossm Road Eswo
Swvo Hawn Co. of FL.
Dolphin Const. C4., Inc.
A.D.P.. Inc.
:1
RE: LOTS 70, 71, 72, 73 AND 74 OF W.A. LWMINS SUBDIVISIONS
LOCATED BETWEEN 73RD AND 74TH STREET ON S.W. 57TH COURT
APPLICANT: THE RICHARD — BRANDON COMPANY
DEAR CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI PLANNING BOARD;
AS THE OWNER OF THE ADJACENT PROPERTY LOCATED ON RED ROAD ALSO
BETWEEN S.W. 73RD AND 74TH STREET, I HAVE REVIEWED T149 PLANS OF
THIS PROJECT AND FEEL IT WILL BE AN ASSET TO THE DOWNTOWN AREA AND
I AN IN FAVOR OF THIS PROJECT.
IN ADDITION I WOULD LIKE TO INFORM YOU THAT THE RICHARD— BRANDON
CO., AND MYSELF (A.D.P. INC.j AND STEVE HESSEN COMPANY OF FLORIDA)
ARE IN NEGOTIATIONS FOR A CROSS ALLEY USE AGREEMENT IN THE REAR OF
OUR BUILDINGS.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CALL ME.
305 - 666 -7884.
/S fpPERELY
ANDREW J. HESSEN
A.D.P. INC.
STEVE HESSEN CO., OF FLORIDA
q6� ie
_ M
i
}
�L1L l
\ I
j
A�
a
�I�
C v I I
`
°r
r'
dC
YI
t
� r
r
d
— — — — — — --- ----- --- ►a-'-- -- - - - - -- ----------- ---------- )------------- - - - - - -- - -- — �
, 1011+Q2! O�n1 �fMtl711Y y�t4 A 9 1
_._. _...... _ ..... ........_._.........._....__�_, I _._... _.._....._._.. ___......._._...._._...__...... _...._. »..._...... _ ...._. `fie
x
_I h , III i S Ij ,.d mo
I '
} rr a
Y,
1 IIi d
- - -_ - -_ — - - - -t \ L7 I I ' it
Z b
_ 0
r � � f �� t M b y 111 I1`
66
t�- .•ner•a•r.'r.. +trrere'mm r'• I I .. �.�...r..r....�....'°'��Q�'ra.. ..n..�.r ! 1) 1 f (� Y d a
».....�....,,..�..�:.::._. .7w .. '"�" — fit1'veiadiLilGm: 4it•. IPA 'm:5trsa'vttULp:muaasaaIcLarvLL• iiir.,i[:'- iii�ia,uJ1•I�IiyrT..'vrc T�
1 r
S
t � �
�<
J lk�_w�tr= ':m'= :r_^m'tr: ='- atrr_.- •�;- .:nrr. ,...�.'�ttnW::x:.- �'- ..t.s -_ �
1bACa �iG'A''J
i , i � F,J�;.ip' . w�. ..WR.".wIW.tlITII:C:Jgt.R::.�.L1t Ki:.x ;:.7..a1."�:::�7SL�:: � .:• i
X 8 R . o A
• •
o IH t 8
• e ID
;a 1.
® F19
'.. lil 0
0 — �- :�
0 0
3, O
A a E
H 0 Is e e�>
a u ®
13 ® G n • .. Ea ., !J
■ R �. n • h�
� ^"^
® ?' $ v q
�.
f_
c q
^oiBR;�°,gyb'
F
F
a
_
_
y
a
a,
n _ — S.W. 57th. COURT
A ➢ Z'
;>
_ ,A Z H -
LA
Ep
Z
RECORD RECD D RCCORD NECORD I RECOflD�
9 56' 58' S8' SB' +A'
to
CD
S.W. 57th. AVENUE (RED ROAD)
m
A
m
� o
D
D
n n
B
- o m
0 - 7300 S W. 57,n, qI NDE
RETMIONS SKETCH OF SURVEY
L1',(_ 1L llLSC'P113'1'l0N
LOT 70, LESS THE WEST 5,00 FEET, AND LOTS 71, 72, 73, AND 74, LESS THE WEST 5.00 FEET
"W.A. LARKIN'S SUB - DIVISION ", ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT
ROOK 3 AT PASO. 158, Of TIll PLIRI.IC RECORDS 01- MIAMI -DADF COUNTY, FLORIDA.
SECTION 36. TOWNSHIP 54 SOUTH, RANGE 40 EAST
SCE[WEHKE-
UWD PLMMM
n.a .a — near a".4 Haw
a Ca■ Mm 10 rutp■p M Hat to
Plena E CaK,at AwL Ylcw -Pr
I NOTia Th4 k tah 1. net WW -I— It b— th.
dpnatun and the arghal w"d ..d d a
FI-M. Iiz wl -,w and ..ppr.
& ASSOCIATES, INC. w n► .
ARCHI'TECIS - LANO BLIRbEYORS
>w wr swy Hasa ss
t.mtat•arr t ntatsVnlEt�aa rupe�peau
w, ...U. AS SH0WN
SD -888 AJ
I
a
co
f
a
S
w
Bill
a
S
i
Bill
li+
p
sg
�I
D m
57TH COURT BUILDNQ
aMSe�moa�rre�
ew7MAMaK74MM EM
Bourn LW R.aw MW
OMwm
I AA1Oar�OF on
ware
Baas"
4
A
nsnawaawwawaarwn
ao�0i'meea a FL WM
i
Bill
li+
X
b R p
�A
fly
DAK
o0
mmoo
Z
kzoo�
M1008
m zm
gm
ON o
m
m
°�F
0-
z =0(n
z
DD0
z -;u0
D �0
;u.o 8c
000
(n L-j m
O C)
g 4
0
9 1 H
X
CL
i
n SOUTHWEST 73RD STRUT -'A Downtown Street'
I
I
-i
n
-i
D �
j
�y
4
1
h
j - S.W. 57th. - COURi
I
V
�
I
�I
.I
elf
eI�
la
I�
�= S.W. 57th. AVENUE (RED ROAD)
8
SOUTI -HEST 74TH STREET- 'A ReeidentiW Street'
b
57TH COURT BUILDING owmm
aw.am cow offrosm I I A =D&EOFWY'uo;
RX 7M MD arc 741M MEM uNL bo"
coon+i 0L M," MM DBWLWM
nM eKK uwawmM COIPAMY
rr
maw.cemanM
F MKFLNM
i�
SUMMARY MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
PLANNING BOARD
Tuesday, April 27, 1999
City Commission Chambers
7:30 P.M.
I. Call to order and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States
A. Ms. Chimelis, acting Chair, called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m.
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited in unison.
H. Roll Call
A. Board members present constituting a quorum
1. Ms. Chimelis, Ms. Gibson, Mr. Lefley, Mr. Wiscombe Mr. Illas
B. Board members absent
1. Mr. Pages, Mr. Morton
C. City staff present
1. Subrata Basu (ACM/Planning Director); John Little (Principal Planner); David Struder (Board
Secretary)
M. Public Hearings
ITEM: PB -99 -005
Applicant: THE RICHARD- BRANDON COMPANY
Request: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR & CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
MIAMI, FLORIDA, RELATING TO A REQUEST FOR SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS OF
SECTIONS 20 -7.9 "DOWNTOWN STREETS" AND 20 -7.13 "REGULATING PLAN" OF THE
LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE FOR A BUILDING LOCATED IN THE SR "SPECIALTY
RETAIL" ZONING DISTRICT, SPECIFICALLY ON S. W. 57 COURT BETWEEN S. W. 73
STREET AND S. W. 74 STREET, SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA 33143.
1. Mr. Basu began by noting a correction to the number for this item, stating that it should read
PB -99 -005, as opposed to PB -99 -004.
PB MINS O4 -27 -99 1
�k
�4
'r
SUMMARY MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
PLANNING BOARD
Tuesday, April 27, 1999
City Commission Chambers
7:30 P.M.
I. Call to order and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States
A. Ms. Chimelis, acting Chair, called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m.
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited in unison.
H. Roll Call
A. Board members present constituting a quorum
1. Ms. Chimelis, Ms. Gibson, Mr. Lefley, Mr. Wiscombe Mr. Illas
B. Board members absent
1. Mr. Pages, Mr. Morton
C. City staff present
1. Subrata Basu (ACM/Planning Director); John Little (Principal Planner); David Struder (Board
Secretary)
M. Public Hearings
ITEM: PB -99 -005
Applicant: THE RICHARD- BRANDON COMPANY
Request: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR & CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
MIAMI, FLORIDA, RELATING TO A REQUEST FOR SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS OF
SECTIONS 20 -7.9 "DOWNTOWN STREETS" AND 20 -7.13 "REGULATING PLAN" OF THE
LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE FOR A BUILDING LOCATED IN THE SR "SPECIALTY
RETAIL" ZONING DISTRICT, SPECIFICALLY ON S. W. 57 COURT BETWEEN S. W. 73
STREET AND S. W. 74 STREET, SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA 33143.
1. Mr. Basu began by noting a correction to the number for this item, stating that it should read
PB -99 -005, as opposed to PB -99 -004.
PB MINS O4 -27 -99 1
2. Mr. Wiscombe read the request into the record.
3. Staff presented the item to the Board, summarizing that the request involves deviating from
build -to -lines on SW 74 Street; deviating from a maximum footprint of the building of 20,000
sq. ft by providing 34,200 sq. ft, and deviating from the depth criteria relating to the principal
structure by having 87.7 percent, rather than 70 percent.
4. Staff explained that the project complies with and exceeds parking requirements and complies
with and meets the intent of the Hometown Plan.
5. Staff noted that the project will contain a mix of uses with retail on the ground level,
including arcades on the ground level, and will have class -A office space.
6. Staff continued by elaborating on the reasons for the deviations involved in the request,
stating that the deviations are more matters of practicality and are not violations of the design
and spirit intended by the Hometown Plan.
7. Following a brief discussion by the Board and staff, representatives for the application
approached the podium and signed in to speak on the project.
8. Mr. Richard Mattaway, Mr. Pablo Hernandez, and Mr. Jason Chandler, spoke before the
Board.
9. Mr. Mattaway, of the Richard Brandon Company, began by providing background
information relating to development of the concept of the project.
10. Mr. Mattaway noted that the project involves a mixed -use structure, having both retail and
office uses and having wider sidewalks and setbacks than required by the Hometown Plan,
inclusive of a street -front arcade.
11. Mr. Hernandez and Mr. Chandler, architects for the project, gave a presentation of the
project relating a variety of information, including the layout of the parking portion and the
dedication of the rear alley.
12. Staff noted that the project involves 14,000 retail and 50,846 office, with a total of 263
parking spaces.
13. Staff confirmed that the project is not taking advantage of any parking incentives provided
by the Hometown Plan.
14. The public hearing was opened.
a. Mr. David Tucker, Sr., of 6556 SW 78 Terrace, signed in to speak before the Board. Mr.
Tucker related that he had taken note of the deviations included in the project and felt that the
presentations given tonight adequately explained the reasons for the deviations.
PB MINS 04 -27 -99 2
b. Mr. Tucker suggested that the project include sufficient greenery and landscaping, and he
thanked all of those involved for conceiving a project that would have sufficient parking.
15. The public hearing was closed.
16. The public meeting continued.
17. The Board and staff discussed a variety of related concerns, including but not limited to the
purpose and layout of the rear alley area; traffic issues of nearby residential areas; and
landscaping plans for the project.
18. Discussion was held in regard to the rear portion of the project, including the alley and the
elevation.
19. The Board suggested that the rear portion be enhanced, perhaps with landscaping of the alley
and architectural features for the elevation.
20. Staff suggested that the rear elevation be enhanced with landscaping, perhaps with
bougainvillea and /or other hanging vines.
21. Motion: Mr. Illas moved approval of the proposal, inclusive of the recommendation that an
additional design be considered for the rear of the structure. Mr. Wiscombe seconded the
motion.
22. Vote: Approved 5 Disapproved 0
ITEM: PB -99 -003
Applicant: MAYOR & CITY COMMISSION
Request: AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
MIAMI, FLORIDA, RELATING TO THE PARKING REGULATIONS OF THE LAND
DEVELOPMENT CODE; AMENDING SECTIONS 20 -3.3 (D) ENTITLED "PERMITTED USE
SCHEDULE" 20 -4.3, ENTITLED "SIGN REGULATIONS" AND SECTION 20 -4.4 ENTITLED
OFF - STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS "; PROVIDING FOR STANDARDS AND
PROCEDURES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT, AND AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
1. Ms. Gibson read the request into the record.
2. Staff presented the item to the Board, noting that the document has been updated in response
to recommendations discussed at the public workshop held on March 23, 1999.
3. The Board and staff reviewed the changes to the document.
4. The Board and staff concurred that language requiring attendants' nametags to be visible at
all times be added to the document.
PB MINS 04 -27 -99 3
5. The Board and staff concurred with the suggestion that a reflective material be used for the
portable pole signs having the "P or international parking symbol.
6. The public hearing was opened.
a. Mr. David Tucker, Sr., of 6556 SW 78 Terrace, signed in and spoke before the Board.
7. The public hearing was closed.
8. The public meeting continued.
9. Motion: Mr. Illas moved approval of the ordinance, inclusive of the modification to the
language incorporating the phrase at all times. Ms. Gibson seconded the motion.
10. Vote: Approved 5 Disapproved 0
IV. Approval of Minutes
A. Minutes for March 23, 1999
1. The Board duly voted and approved the minutes for March 23, 1999, as submitted.
2. Vote: Approved 5 Disapproved 0
V. Remarks
A. Topic for discussion
1. The Board and staff briefly discussed the status of the Chair's membership, as he will be
moving, and staff related that Mr. Pages had not submitted his formal resignation.
VI. Adjournment
A. There being no further business before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 9:40 p.m.
B. Respectfully,
1.
Board Chairperson Date
2.
Board Secretary bate
PB MINS 04 -27 -99 4
I j
Pursuant to Florida statutes 286.0105, the city hereby advises the public that if a person decides to appeal any decision
made by this board, agency, or commission with respect to any matter considered at its meeting or hearing, he or she
will need a record of the proceedings, and that for such purpose, affected person may need to ensure that a verbatim
record of the proceedings is made which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be
based. This notice does not constitute consent by the city for the introduction or admission or otherwise inadmissible
or irrelevant evidence, nor does it authorize challenges or appeals not otherwise allowed by law.
I 1
PB MINS 04 -27 -99
U.
MIAMI DAILY BUSINESS REVIEW
Published Daily except Saturday, Sunday and
Legal Holidays
Miami, Dade County, Florida.
STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF DADE:
Before the undersigned authority personally appeared
Octelma V. Ferbeyre, who on oath says that she is the
Supervisor, Legal Notices of the Miami Daily Business
Review f /k/a Miami Review, a daily (except Saturday, Sunday
and Legal Holidays) newspaper, published at Miami in Dade
County, Florida; that the attached copy of advertisement,
being a Legal Advertisement of Notice in the matter of
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
PUBLIC HEARING - 5/4/99
RE: RESOLUTION RELATING
TO A REQUEST FOR SPECIAL
EXCEPTIONS OF SECTIONS 20 -7.9
"DOWNTOWN STREETS ", ETC.
inthe .................... XXXXX......................................... Court,
was published in said newspaper in the issues of
Apr 23, 1999
Affiant further says that the said Miami Daily Business
Review is a newspaper published at Miami in said Dade
County, Florida, and that the said newspaper has heretofore
been continuously published in said Dade County, Florida,
each day (except Saturday, Sunday and Legal Holidays) and
has been entered as second class mail matter at the post
office in Miami in said Dade County, Florida, for a period of
one year next preceding the first publication of the attached
copy of.advertisement; and affiant furt says that she has
neither paid nor promised any on, fir or corporation
any di , rebate, commi r refund or the purpose
of secu ' g this a( is r public ion in the said
news per.
- Swor and subscr' a me this
23 ..........1.1 9 9
day of.......... ............fie.... A.D. 19.
(SEAL) 1P Y P pF .IAL NOTARY SEAL
Octelma V. Ferbeyre ti ,%V.. M LLERENA
COMMISSION NUMBER
? Q CC566004
7 °" My COMMISSION EXPIRES
OF FLOC JUNE 23.2000
t.
�Sr .
-.CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
-
NOTICE IS HEREBY given that the City Commission of the City of
South Miami, Florida will conduct a Public Hearing during its regular
City Commission meeting Tuesday, May 4, 1999; beginning at 7:30
p.m., in the City Commission Chambers, 6130 Sunset Drive., to
consider:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF. SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, RELATING TO
A REQUEST FOR !SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS OF SECTIONS
20-7.9 'DOWNTOWN STREETS' AND 204.13 —
REGULAT-ING PLAN' OF THE. LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE FOR A
BUILDING LOCATED IN THE SR 'SPECIALTY RETAIL"
ZONING DISTRICT, SPECIFICALLY' ON S.W. 57 COURT
—BETWEEN S.W. 73 STREET AND I.W. - 74 STREET,
J§qqTlf MIAMI, FLORIDA, 33143. ;!
Inquiries concerning this item should be directed to the Planning'
Division at: 663- 6327.
ALL interested parties are invited to attend and will be heard.
Ronetta`Taylor, CMC
City Clerk
City of' South `Miami
Pursuant to Florida Statutes 286.0105, the City hereby advises the
public that if a person decides to appeal any decision made" by this
Board. Agency or Commission with respect to any matter considered
at its meeting or hearing; he or she will need a record of the ,proceed-
ings. and that for such purpose, affected person may need to ensure
that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made which record in-
dudes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be
based.
4/23 99 3- 042339M
v CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
To: Mayor and Commission
From: Charles Scurr
City Manager fovoq
Date: May 4, 1999
Agenda Item 4
Termination of the Contract with Don
Delaney, d.b.a. SDI, Inc.
r.;
The attached resolution has been placed on the Agenda per the request of Commissioner Feliu.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, RELATING TO CONSULTANT
CONTRACT WITH DON DELANEY, D.B.A. SDI, INC. EXERCISING THE
TERMINATION CLAUSE CONTAINED IN SECTION 5 OF THE
CONTRACT WITH DON DELANEY, D.B.A. SDI, INC.
WHEREAS, the City of South Miami has a contract with Don Delaney, d.b.a. SDI, Inc. for the
provision of consulting services for the South. Miami Community Redevelopment Agency; and
WHEREAS, the City is no longer requires these services and wishes to exercise the termination
for convenience clause contained in Section 5 of the contract.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI:
Section 1. The City Commission hereby exercises Section 5. Termination, in the contract
with Don Delaney, d.b.a. SDI, Inc.
Section 2. Written notice is to be provided to Don Delaney, d.b.a. SDI, Inc., as soon as
possible.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon approval.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this
ATTEST:
City Clerk
READ AND APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney
day of , 1999.
APPROVED:
Mayor
AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, entered into on September 1, 1998, between: the CITY OF
SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, herein after referred to as "City,n and DON DELANEY, dba
SDI, Inc., a redevelopment and tax increment financing consultant with office located at
8422 S.E. Royal Street, Hobe Sound, Florida 33455, hereinafter referred to as
"CONSULTANT."
WHEREAS, the CITY desires the CONSULTANT to assist in the implementation
of the approved South Miami Redevelopment Plan ( SMCRA Plan) with supporting
programs and a tax increment trust fund, pursuit of private sector funds, grant writing
and lobbying services relating to CRA, assist in review and analysis of development
proposals, and to represent the CITY when appropriate on issues and policies related
to CRA.
WHEREAS, the City desires the CONSULTANT to assist in assuring that the
CITY complies with all the necessary requirements as set forth in CHAPTER 163, Part
III Florida Statutes, and with its adopted Community Redevelopment Plan and
WHEREAS, the CONSULTANT possesses the requisite skills, knowledge,
expertise and resources to perform these services.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual terms and conditions,
promises, covenants and payments hereinafter set forth, the CITY and the
CONSULTANT agree as follows:
1. SCOPE OF SERVICES
A. The CONSULTANT shall serve in a technical capacity as required
regarding the implementation of the official SMCRA Plan and supporting
programs.
B. The CONSULTANT shall serve as a technical expert and financial advisor
regarding all aspects of redevelopment activities as they relate to the
establishment of the tax increment financing mechanism, trust fund, and
Redevelopment Bond issues.
C. The CONSULTANT shall coordinate activities regarding the Interlocal
Agreement between Dade County and the City as well as other relevant
taxing districts.
D. The CONSULTANT shall prepare any and all resolutions and ordinances
necessary for the Interlocal Agreement, plan revisions, and amendments
for submission to the City's legal counsel, city management staff, City
Commission, and Miami -Dade County Commission as appropriate.
E. The CONSULTANT agrees to provide Redevelopment and Tax Increment
services in the manner and extent as determined by the Mayor and
Commission and the Office of the City Manager.
F. The CONSULTANT agrees to represent the city to private sector
development interests, assist in review and analysis of development
proposals, and provide presentations relating to potential development
within the CRA area as appropriate, and in conjunction with city staff.
G. The CONSULTANT shall serve in a technical capacity as required to
identify funding sources, prepare grant/funding applications, in conjunction
with city staff, on behalf of the city to improve services and enhance
community and economic development, to represent the city as
appropriate during the grant/funding application process, and serve as
lobbyist relating to these grant/funding applications as appropriate.
2. TIME FOR PERFORMANCE
The CONSULTANT agrees to perform all services in a timely and diligent manner upon
execution of this Agreement.
3. COMPENSATION AND METHOD OF PAYMENT
All payments will be made in a timely fashion after receipt of monthly invoice from the
CONSULTANT.
A. A monthly retainer payment of $9,600.00, which covers the cost of all
travel, lodging, and meal expenses, printing, secretarial services, and
phone expenses, for the completion of the tasks to be performed under
this contract, shall be paid by the City beginning the month of September
1998.
4. OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS
Reports, services and other data obtained or prepared in connection with the
Agreement are and shall remain the property of the CITY. The CONSULTANT shall
have the rights to any and all publication efforts resulting from reports, surveys and
other data obtained or prepared in connection with the Agreement.
S. TERMINATION
This agreement may be terminated by the CITY or CONSULTANT for cause. or by the
CITY for convenience, upon thirty (30) days written notice by the terminating party to the
other party of such termination in which event the CONSULTANT shall be paid its
compensation for services performed to termination date. In the event that the
CONSULTANT abandons this AGREEMENT or causes it to be terminated, any
applications, maps, work products and reports prepared by CONSULTANT pursuant to
this Agreement shall become the property of the CITY and shall be delivered by the
CONSULTANT to the CITY.
6. NON - DISCRIMINATION
The CONSULTANT agrees that it will not discriminate against any of its employees or
applicants for employment because of their race, color, religion, sex or national origin,
and to abide by all Federal and State laws regarding non - discrimination.
7. COMPLETENESS AND ACCURACY OF WORK
The CONSULTANT shall be responsible for the completeness and accuracy of its work,
plan, supporting data, and other documents prepared and compiled under its obligation
pursuant to this Agreement and shall correct at its expense all significant errors or
omissions therein which may be disclosed.
8. PROJECT MANAGER
The CONSULTANT'S project manager under this Agreement is Don DeLaney. The
CITY'S Project Manager under this Agreement is the Deputy City Manager.
9. QUARTERLY REPORTS
The CONSULTANT shall submit quarterly reports to the Deputy City Manager,
beginning December 1, 1998, detailing his monthly work schedule, progress, time
expended, and costs incurred.
Don DeLaney, President
SDI, Inc.
DATE:
WITNESS: FOR THE CONSULTANT
DATE:
FOR CITY
TITLE:
DATE:
WITNESS: FOR THE CITY
DATE:
my
To:
F.
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
INTER - OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Mayor and Commission
From: Charles Scurr
City Manager
REQUEST
Date: April 29, 1999
Agenda Item #
/10
Subject: Comm. Mtg. 5/4/99
Grant Request
The attached resolution requests approval for disbursement of funds to the
Miami /Bahamas Goombay Festival in the amount of $4,500 from Account No. 1100-
511 -9910 "Special Events Contribution." The balance in this account is $23,800.
BACKGROUND
The Goombay Festival has been a hallmark special event in South Florida for almost
30 years. The three day event is held annually on Grand Avenue in Coconut Grove in
the City of Miami. The event has grown tremendously and has been named the Ethnic
Event of the Year by Events Business News.
The organizers of the festival would like to expand the scope and reach of the event
and hold a major new event outside of the City of Miami. They feel that South Miami
would be an optimal location for this new event.
The new event will be "The Battle of the Junkanoo Bands ". Scheduled to be held on
May 29 in Murray Park the event will feature an international junkanoo band and a
competition among local and regional junkanoos.
This is an excellent opportunity for the City to participate in a very well attended festival
event, while providing an exciting and fun afternoon for our residents and surrounding
communities.
Funding for this item in the amount of $4,500.00 was recommended by the Grants
Advisory Board at their April 26th meeting.
RECOMMENDATION
Approval is recommended.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, RELATING TO FUNDING FOR THE MIAMI /BAHAMAS
GOOMBAY FESTIVAL BATTLE OF THE JUNKANOO BANDS, AUTHORIZING
DISBURSEMENT OF $4,500 AND CHARGING THIS TO ACCOUNT NO. 1100 -511-
9910 "SPECIAL EVENTS CONTRIBUTION.-
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Commission recognize the benefit to the community made by
cultural events; and
WHEREAS, it is important for the City to be actively support culturally diverse events; and,
WHEREAS, the City of South Miami Grants Advisory Board has considered the request for
funding, and has recommended granting the Goombay Festival $4,500 in support of the Battle of the
Junkanoo Bands which will be held at Murray ParK.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. That the City Manager is authorized to disburse the sum of $4,500 to
the Miami /Bahamas Goombay Festival from Account No. 1100 - 511 -9910, "Special
Events Contribution."
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon approval.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this day of '1999.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
READ AND APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CITY ATTORNEY
MAYOR
City of South Miami
Grants to Non - Profit Organizations
Grant Application
1997
(Please submit original and ten (10) copies of this form and attachments)
Organization name: Miami /Bahamas Goombay Festival in Coconut Grove Inc.
Street Address: 3582 Florida Avenue City: Miami St: FL Zip: 33133
Mailing address: P.O. Box 330052 City: Miami St: FL Zip: 33133
Phone: Fax: Voice Mail:
Applicant Name: Henry Givens Title: Executive Director
Co- applicant or other contact: Susan Neuman Title: P.R.
Project name (please give short description): Showcase of Bahamian Junkanoo bands whose members
will dance to the beat of drums and calypso music in an attempt to win prizes.
Grant amount requested:
On a separate sheet, kindly provide a history of your organization. Include in your history the following:
1. Date organization was formed
2 Organization mission and goal(s).
3. Names and addresses of officers and directors
A. Date of incorporation, if applicable
5. Past activities, include media coverage, acknowledgements and awards
6. Previous grants from City of South Miami
7. Previous grants from other public and private organizations.
Please attach a copy of the Internal Revenue Service 'Letter of Determination' of the organization's non - profit status.
Project Intormation (provide a description of the project what it is, who it's for, when it will take
place, where it will take place and, how it will be produced and conducted;
In an effort to share the festive spirit of Goombay with its neighboring city, The Miami Bahamas
Goombay Festival in Coconut Grove will help kick off this year's Miami /Bahamas Goombay Festival
with a Battle of the Junkanoo bands. The event will be a showcase of Junkanoo bands whose members
will dance to the beat of drums and Calypso music in an attempt to win prizes. Groups will be judged
based on dance ability and costume design. First, Second and Third Place prizes will be awarded
Named the "Ethnic Event of the Year' by Events Business News, the Miami /Bahamas Goombay
Festival is a cultural event that takes place in Miami's bayside Coconut Grove, an historical settlement
of the city's first black settlers. The festival exists to promote Bahamian heritage, share Bahamian
culture and commemorate the early Bahamian settlers. The three -day event features a free two -day
street festival where straw market and food vendors showcase their talents at individual rented booths.
Each year a celebrity king or queen is chosen to reign over the activities including a golf tournament, a
VIP reception, and pioneer luncheon. Past Kings /Queens include Esther Rolle and Comedian Robert
Townsend. In conjunction with the community, the festival is sponsored by local media outlets and
corporations.
Financial Information
Amount of cash grant requested
$
Amount of in -kind
grant requested
Corporate
Amount of Annual Budget (before this grant):
County
$
Estimated Project Expenses
CATEGORY
CASH EXPENSE
IN -KIND EXPENSE
Personnel- artistic
$4,800.00
$
Personnel production
$ 300.00
$
Space Rental
$ 500.00
$
Transportation (air & local)
$6300.00
$
Marketing Publicity
$1.500.00
$
Office Supplies /utilities
$
$
Equipment rental /purchase
$
$
Other costs (please itemize)
Prizes:
$11850.00
$
Portalets:
$ 250.00
Clean up:
$ 192.00
Total Expense:
$15,692.00
$
Estimated Project Revenues
CATEGORY CASH EXPENSE
Admission
$
Grants
$
Corporate
$ 6,692.00
County
$
State
$
Federal
Others (Booths)
Cash on hand
City grant request
Total
R
$ 4,000.00
$ 5,000.00
$ 15,692.00
IN -KIND
CONTRIBUTION
$
$
$
$
$
$
SUBTOTAL
$
$
$
$
$
SUBTOTAL
$
$
History and DescrJDUOn of n>ganizatioin
The Miami /Bahamas Goombay Festival began celebrating Bahamian heritage in Miami in the
1970's and has grown to be the largest black heritage event in the United States, to be held on June 4, 5,
and 6, 1999. It commemorates the historical roots of the first black settlers in South Florida, the
Bahamians who settled in Coconut Grove in the 1800s, many of whom were among the signers of the
City Charter in 1896s. Today, the Bahamians are the largest single foreign group through Miami
International Airport, making them our chief trade and tourism partners.
The Board of Directors is made up of a panel of volunteers, many of whom have been on the
Board since the Festival's incorporation in 1979. The Board meets continuously throughout the year to
ensure they accomplish their goals during the festival, which is held annually during the First full weekend
in June. In the past years the grants for Goombay had come from the City of South Miami. The City of
South Miami no longer gives Goombay a grant. Now all of Goombay's Grants are coming* from Dade
County and several Corporate Sponsors.
Over half a million participants are expected in 1999, to enjoy the vast array of I1r►►sic and
entertainment on numerous stages. Over 400 vendors providing Bahamians cuisine, arts and crafts,
fashions and straw creations make it an unique tourist attraction. The Festival has been expanded to
provide a pre - festival week with a golf tournament and a fishing tournament, a "Miss Goombay" contest,
the festival King and Queen, and opening ceremonies. The 55- inember Royal Bahamas Police Band, a
native junkanoo group, chefs, fashions plus entertainers and artists are brought in from the Bahamas to
give an authentic flavor.
Our marketing plan seeks to bring visitors to Dade County in the early summer. the low
occupancy time. We are specifically targets black visitors, families for summer vacations and travelers
wanting a taste of a foreign experience without leaving the safety of the U.S. Publicity efforts target
travel /tourism trade publication, black viewer and readership media, travel sections of (hr 100 top
metropolitan dailies, airline in- flight magazines, suburban publications in the Southl',ISI t 1.S. and
Caribbean and international travel media.
Throughout Goombay's 22 previous seasons, the gigantic event has served Miami as a positive
beacon of multi - ethnic unity, not only for its citizens, but for the many inquisitive travelers and
vacationing families during the summer. Vendors come from all over to participate in the event, people
from all over the world call asking for the dates of the festival as well as directions and information on
area hotel accommodations and transportation.
What is the festival's impact on Dade County? The overall economic impact to summer tourism
in Miami from this event is conservatively estimated at $19 million. The Greater Miami Visitors &
Convention Bureau often utilizes the event as an opportunity to host groups of black meeting planners
who are considering bringing conventions to Miami and black journalists to encourage positive news
coverage of the event and of Miami outside the area.
How is Goombay Festival perceived outside of the community? Few places in the world contain
the diversity of ethnic cultures as does Dade County. Thus, Miami has become a tourism- friendly place
for visitors of other continents to visit. Goombay Festival serves as a model of peace for all the world to
see, thereby demonstrating a true sense of racial unity and harmony amongst its participants and the
citizens of Miami. Thus, as the revenues gained from tourism are vital to Dade County's economic
landscape, this kind of positive multi - ethnic image has helped to shape Dade County's lollrism business
into what it is today - -a year - around billion dollar industry that help pay for taxes that go into school
programs. building new roads, major area renovation and restoration projects.
Miami/Bahamas Goombay Festival in Coconut Grove, Inc.
Board of Directors
Dorothy P. Lee
3459 Percival Avenue
448 -9501
President
Miami, FL 33133
Miles Jennings
3471 Oak Avenue
LL• 446 -3205
Vice President
Miami, FL 33133
Henry L. Givens
10500 S.W. 149th Street
238 -6186
Vice President
Miami, Fl. 33133
Lcona C. Baker
201 Washington Dr.
445 -6662
Secretary /Historical
Miami, FL 33133
Annie B. Baker
3802 Oak Avenue
444 -1482
Financial Secretary
Miami, FL 33133
Twyman i3cntley
10331 S.W. 1071h Street
H: 275 -0756
TI- Casurer
Miami, FL 33176
W: 789-1194
Frankie S. Rolle
3430 Williams Avenue
443 -7928
Chair /Executive Board
Miami, FL.33133
Andrew Albury
11341 S.W. 155 Street
Immediate Past President
Miami, FL. 33157
Vanya Albury
11341 S.W. 155 Street
Miami, FL. 33157
Dolores Bankston
14600 Buchanan Street
235 -8504
Hospitality
Miami, FL 33176
Charles Christie
6730 SW 62nd CT.
662 -2187
Sanitation
Miami, FL 33143
Preston Cowvins
6061 SW 63rd Court
H: 661 -6074
Transportation
Miami, FL 33143
W: 694 -2738
Leon Dixon
740 NE 199 Street Suite #G 104
H: 651 -3228
Miami, FL. 33179
W: 949 -5244
Oscar Jessie
3450 Shipping Avenue
444 -3132
Miami, FL. 33133
Melodic Mitchell
4716 Brooker Street
445 -7978
Miami, FL. 33133
Terrence A. Taylor *
P.O. Box 833
573 -9873
Miami FL 33133
375 -1797
Garth Reeves
900 NW 54 Street
757-1147
Ilonoiary Member
Miami, F1,33 127
Donney Sands
6061 SW 63rd Court
661 1 -6074
Miami, FL. 33143
Pinky Sands * 6061 S.W. 63 Ct. 661 -6074
Security Miami, FL 33143
Henry L. Givens 10500 S.W. 149th Street 238 -6186
Acting Executive Director Miami, Fl. 33133
* Refers to County Employee
v
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
To: Mayor and Commission
From: Charles Scurr
City Manager
REQUEST
Date: January 5, 1998
Agenda Item # / I
roax Grant Request — Chamber South
Community Development Council
"South Miami — Home Again"
Brochure
Funding in the amount of $2,500.00 is requested for the Chamber South Community
Development Council "South Miami — Home Again" project from Account 2100 -519-
8310 "Seed Money The balance in the account is $12,000.00.
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
The City of South Miami currently has no collateral or informational brochures or
materials promoting the City and the South Miami area.
Collateral materials are essential components of building awareness of South Miami as
well as promoting our City as a wonderful place to live, work, shop and recreate. Quality
information is vital to the City's economic development, tourism, business development
and merchant promotion efforts.
The Home Again project is a collaborative effort of the Chamber South Community
Development Council, South Miami Hospital, First National Bank of South Miami, the
Red Sunset Merchants Association and the Shops at Sunset Place. Under the leadership
of CDC Chair John Edward Smith this pro bono volunteer group has developed an
outstanding brochure, a draft of which is attached.
The details on the brochure and project are attached. The production budget of
$12,500.00 will enable the printing of 300,000 high quality four color pieces which will
be widely distributed in the community and to groups such as Chamber South, the
Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors
Bureau and the Beacon Council.
Design services for the project were contributed by Chamber South. South Miami
Hospital contributed photographic services. Cash contributions, in the amount of
$2,500.00 each, have been made by South Miami Hospital, First National Bank of South
Miami, The Shops at Sunset Place and the Red Sunset Merchants Association. The
City's "fair share" contribution is also $2,500.00, which represents 20% of the cost of the
project. Accounting and project management for the project will be administered by
Chamber South.
RECOMMENDATION
The Grants Advisory Board considered this request at their April 26t' Meeting. The item
was tabled and a quorum was lost before a final vote was taken. The item is, therefore,
forwarded to the Commission without Grants Advisory Board recommendation.
Approval is recommended by the Administration.
Attachments
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, RELATING TO FUNDING FOR THE CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL, AUTHORIZING
DISBURSEMENT OF $2,500 AND CHARGING THIS TO ACCOUNT NO. 2100 -519-
8310, "SEED MONEY."
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Commission recognize the overall community benefit to promoting
the City of South Miami; and
WHEREAS, it is important for the City to partner with the Chamber of Commerce in support of
efforts to create a positive image of the City and to promote South Miami as the unique and beautiful
City that it is; and,
WHEREAS, the City of South Miami has worked in conjunction with the Chamber of
Commerce Development Council in developing their promotion campaign, and the development and
distribution of a brochure highlighting the City; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. That the City Manager is authorized to disburse the sum of $2,500 to
the Chamber of Commerce Community Development Council from Account No. 2100-
519 -8310, "Seed Money." ,
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon approval.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this day of '1999.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
READ AND APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CITY ATTORNEY
APPROVED:
MAYOR
:.-
' `
W A-
CI=IAMBI
xy�
. '
January 22, 1999: y x d�
<Name> �N
Wne
<Title >•
<BUSiriess> _Ry '} $: y "'s °outifi Miami ice
<Address> x
South Miami, FL 33.143 _
_ . west 80th Street `
re Image Brochure for South Miami i.
_1�
a �
Dear <Salutation >, a M,atn� Flottda 33143
. g
Volunteers from the, South Miami Community Development Council, have been
ne 305/6611621
working on the production. of an image brochure and we are now at n point to
- secure the funding commitments for the project.
fax .305/666.0508
South...Miaini . "Home. Again" is the working title of the - brochure, a slogan'w'lnch was
first unveiled by the Council for the City's ?Qth Birthday P
§
The brochure will be four -color printed on 8 stock and x 14 paper sto and folded to, fa
10 (standard business) envelope.. It is designed both to be- _mailed and as a rack jx
brochure. The first printing of the brochure v& be 306,000 pieces- to be San t17 ° D ad e o f f i cc
distributed widely in the community and to various agencies, e.g., "Greater-Miami
Vtsitors &Convention Bureau, .Chambers of Commerce, etc. T
1 900 Pene Avenue
m
- ,....
'Our production budget is $12,500. This includes design, co- py vvntuig, production,.
printitg and distribution. Chamber 'SOUTH is• contributing the 'design:�services
South Miami: Hospital, in addition to the- commitment for feuding of 'the protect, is ,Fonda
also contributing photographic services.- y
3315'i
Phone 30V238.7192.
As referenced on the -attached promotional announcement_ of the piece, the
participating sponsor price is $2500. We. would'. welcome your participation as a
sponsor of this brochure. Logos of entities providing the funding will be included25 os y
on the back panel. -
ag 30% 05
- ... - - . -. , _' • ' � - •- r -'� � L :- a ,. -• t.? ry : � ` _.
Your check should be made payable to Chamber SOUTH, who' will be -managing the
process of,payment of bills, etc.. Please 'reference South Miami Brochure on your, -
check. -All -funds will be kept in a: restricted account.
4
}
M
cndatl Office
Should you have any questions, lilease do 'not hesitate contacting me directly at_= .=
305.665.2838.
82Q6 Mills Drive'
Cordially yours, _
• - - _ Iti7iami, Flonda-33183
John Edward Smith Phone
305/27 5,0091
Chairman
South Miami Community Development Council
Fax 305/275.0019'
...,,south miami
�, w & identity
IMAGE PIECE STATUS REPORT AUGUST 28TH
On July 28, a meeting was held at City Hall to act on the ideas which had
been solicited and discussed, to review specific content, distribution and
funding for this project. Attending the meeting were: Luciana Barreto,
Mark Hebert, Charles Scurr, John Edward Smith, Christine Thompson-
Kotler, Paul Vrooman and Lydia white. (Project committee members not
in attendance: Sherrie Avery, Joe Kohl, Judy Perron.)
The report of the May 29 meeting was distributed, and completed ques-
tionaires were reviewed.
Brochure size: 8 1/2 x 14 folded to fit a #10 envelope and used for a
rack brochure.
Content: Those in attendance ranked the following list to ascertain the
relative importance for inclusion in the piece.
* What are areas which would be included in a familiarization piece....
residential
shopping areas: , Sunset Drive area _ Bird Road ^ Other
medical facilities
transit
_ services (professional, banking, etc.)
services (personal)
schools
_ lodging / accommodations
Shops at Sunset Place
_ government
schools
other
Added to this list were other items as recreation and cultural activities; dining; history.
The relative ranking exercise resulted in the following priorities:
1st grouping: shopping, Shops at Sunset Place; dining, residential
2nd grouping: lodging /accommodations; recreation /cultural activities; his-
tory.
Creative Design: Chamber South is contributing the design services.
Photography: Photos of events, places, etc. are to be submitted to Paul
Vrooman at the Chamber. South Miami Hospital would also provide photo -
graphic services.
Quantity: A figure of 500,000 was floated. Anticipated costs for such a
run were thought to be $35- 40,000, however no firm figures were avail-
able.
Copywriting: Various options would be considered, including requesting
journalists from the newspapers, etc. Lydia White recommended Leslie
Sternlieb, who had written a piece about South Miami for South Florida
Magazine.
Editorall Control: It was the sense of the group that the project commit-
tee would give general direction to the piece, identify distribution net-
works and secure funding, however, the final editorial direction would be
limited to at most three persons: Mark Hebert, John Edward Smith and
Paul Vrooman.
Themes: The concept of "South Miami - Home Again" would be used.
Other copy references would be "Town Center" and the "Shops of South
Miami."
Other matters:
The piece should be ethnically sensitive, incorporate perhaps a "welcome"
in several languages (however, not translating the piece), heavy on photo
and graphics and light on copy.
In the month since the meeting, the following has been undertaken:
Meeting with copywriter. On August 11, some members of the com-
mittee met with Leslie Sternlieb to discuss the project with her. Partici-
pating in this discussion were: Sherrie Avery, Mark Hebert, Joe Kohl, John
Edward Smith and Paul Vrooman. The outcome of the meeting is a good
comfort level with her qualifications and skills as a writer and photogra-
pher. Her fee would be $500. We would proceed after photo images are
secured, and funding for the project identified.
Production specs. The production specs were finalized and a quote
was received for smaller production runs of 25,000; 50,000; and 100,000:
$2423; $3966; and $6364, respectively.
Photos. The only photos submitted thus far are of the 2/98 art show.
ti fAa
• i f mil,., ..� '.S ' Y4�i ., �F a,;� � � i _
-
r
7 1
8
� �'n � -� ` err �_� ,�:�•,
...-
�t
wit-
y r n
1
tt
AU
may
i � �
M
t `
s
e ad
=t South miami community
DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
April 1, 1999
TO: Charles D. Scurr, Manager
City of South Miami
FROM: John Edward Smith, Chrm.
RE: Image Brochure Funding
Chas., several months ago a commitment was given by yourself for the City's
participation to fund the proposed brochure to the tune of $2500. A formal
request for funds dated January 22nd had been submitted to your office.
The funding from the City is needed at this time. The project is nearing
completion: it is anticipated that the brochure be scheduled for print production
in 30 - 45 days. As the committee has no revenue sources, if all our sponsor
funding is not secured, the printing of the piece would be delayed, as I cannot
create an indebtedness (either personally or request Chamber South to do so).
Other sponsors have met their commitments and funded the project: First
National Bank of South Miami; South Miami Hospital; The Shops at Sunset Place
and Chamber South.
In order for us to meet our production deadlines, would you please expedite the
payment of these funds, and request funding at the next City Commission
meeting. Thank you.
cc: Mayor Julio Robaina
A, joint activity of the City of South Miami & Chamber SOUTH
Chamber Address: 6410 S. W. 80th Street, South Miami, FL 33143
Telephone: 305.661.1621. FAX.- 305.6660508
i
-
RG ✓ AMY w t
i 44 "
� f,,,✓ ,ryV .�ii
' r
.+ �_. ter, � � �•
.�
it 11111
k • �, d� • � ii $ �t, ; i r i�1 It pri day . .
b a; a .� x
It
+
aJI
' +' ` •ice >•,�.. } Ya.. -+t __ ",' ^: �nvKi
i `� =���i4 `�� �L �� �4 "Y{,�y �`. ?�-_c' :+ -7�+�" � YS '+S •� � #�i�*,+'i�4'�'.KS�'AVju C.... "Z
�-
,,k
_ E
t$
Ok-
.: fir••
e
0. '� °,= O • _ ,�.� , --r __ . �, ... " rT fir°'`- Ss.''° "is
J
,„.
,p �v 'q `y,'
Eta
AMID
Jun W,
TY
now
4 e„ yr y, xy .:. ,S "w f `>%/. .f s' U✓.�ffi�'"���a1C3. , x�
t�'ry" -q `� .�. ti� ., i '4o- �� , � •_ f •�,
`� % •J't S 2" '. Y -. s.+ � —t OdrJ : �' _ "o�fy ii * '�
., _ ,� A3 _� /' .w.,...;,,.y -- � -S;a. 4?r sI• `\ # -,. a -e �.
iU b
m
ALTO
t vY Y
__ -o �" a � _ •"- e °"°�ia^^'R
Lim
� \ h
%
` c
a +
OFF,
x 74
JAW= ARM-
Tv
Pa.: '\ _ t �.'w�` e?s,'§ 1 '�� t o `� a a'x't+ S J M Q C "*.� a.,,°°,ro-�`••`$
v
. $ i � a#�9 �1. y '�"�- - JSe`��'YPili+ •S., ,r d.`.. �(a� ,Q.•3..+• �3 >3
q
3
4 � �
����`. �. -�•� � ��� is �, �.� �'� - -a t: �.�- . sue` _ �
N
' Ally;
`� r►
Lee-
�, W
Oil �.7d �z r �9 J g j
- 'ys -.w..w
`00
4 7 "
S -
M
+w.eraF r _77
NO
In
n
� � o
w
a
To
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
INTER- OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Mayor and Commission
From: Charles Scurr
City Manager
REQUEST
Date
fooll Subject
April 29, 1999
Agenda Item #
Comm. Mtg. 5/4/99
Grant Request
The attached resolution requests approval for disbursement of funds to the Red
Sunset Merchants Association for several projects:
EVENT
1998 Safe Streets Halloween
1998 Holiday Decorations
1999 Art Festival
Retainer fee for Advertising /PR Firm
Downtown Merchant Map /Brochure
AMOUNT FUND
$3,000
Special Event
$3,000
Special Event
$4,200
Special Event
$7,000
Seed Money
$12,500
Seed Money
The Grants Advisory Board recommended approval of these requests at their April 26'
Meeting.
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
SPECIAL EVENTS FUND
The Safe Streets Halloween event, the Art Festival and the Holiday Decorations are all
traditional events that have been supported by the City in past years. All three of
these events /activities have already taken place. The Red Sunset Merchants, for a
number of reasons, decided to hold on the funding requests and submit them as a
package.
The 1998/99 events were all very successful. The Art Festival in particular was an all
time success with record attendance.
The funding requested for the three events totals $10,200. The balance in the Special
Events Account, after funding of the Miami /Bahamas Goombay Battle of the
Junkanoos, is $19,300. This would leave a balance of $9,100 after funding these
events.
SEED MONEY
The Red Sunset Merchants Association is striving, with the support of the City, to
develop a complete marketing and public relations program. The Merchants have
come forward at this time and requested City assistance for funding of two major
elements of the program: 1) The retainer for a marketing and public relations firm; and
2) A Downtown Merchant Map.
1. Marketing & Public Relations Firm — The Merchants interviewed a number of
firms to develop a complete marketing and public relations program. They
selected the firm of Ronald Jakubisin and Associates. The firm has done
some preliminary pro bono work for the Merchants and have quoted a
retainer of $2,000 /month. A copy of the basic proposal is attached. The
Merchants have requested that the City fund Y2 of the retainer and the
merchants would fund the other' /. It is proposed that the firm be retained
beginning June 1 St for a period of seven months, which would take the
contract thru the holiday season and the end of calendar year 1999. The
total cost for the seven months would be $14,000 with the City share at
$7,000.
2. Downtown Merchant Map — The first major project the Merchants would like
to undertake is a map of the downtown area highlighting the merchants.
This is felt to be a very important marketing and public awareness tool.
Several hundred thousand copies would be printed and widely distributed.
The preliminary cost for the project is $25,000 and the Merchants have
requested that the City fund % of the cost at $12,500. The remainder of the
cost will be funded by the Merchants.
It should be noted there are other Merchant projects under development and that there
may be future requests for funding. One of the major efforts the merchants will be
developing is a'media advertising campaign. It is our understanding that this program
will be funded by the merchants through merchant contributions. We do anticipate
funding requests for other special events.
The Grants Advisory Board recommended funding in the amount of $19,500 for these
two projects from the Seed Money Fund. The balance in that fund, after funding of the
South Miami Community Development Council "South Miami — Home Again" brochure
in the amount of $2,500, is $9,500. It is recommended that the balance of $10,000 be
funded from Account 001 - 0000 - 223 -4900; Contribution from Shops at Sunset Place.
RECOMMENDATION
Approval is recommended
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, RELATING TO FUNDING FOR THE
RED SUNSET MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION PROJECTS, AUTHORIZING
DISBURSEMENT OF $29,700 AND CHARGING $10,200 TO ACCOUNT
NO. 1100 - 511 -9910 "SPECIAL EVENTS CONTRIBUTION,"
TRANSFERRING $10,000 FROM ACCOUNT 001- 0000 - 223 -4900
"CONTRIBUTION FROM SHOPS AT SUNSET PLACE" TO ACCOUNT
NO. 2100- 519 -8310, "SEED MONEY AND CHARGING $19,500 TO
ACCOUNT 2100 - 519 -8310 "SEED MONEY'
WHEREAS, The Mayor and Commission recognize the benefit to the community
made by cultural events sponsored by the Red Sunset Merchants Association, and the
importance of supporting our downtown merchants with their efforts to promote our city
and their businesses; and,
WHEREAS, it is important for the City to be actively involved in the activities of
the Red Sunset Merchants Association; and,
WHEREAS, the City of South Miami Grants Advisory Board has considered the
request for funding, and has recommended granting the Red Sunset Merchants
Association $4,200 in support of their 1999 Art Festival, $3,000 in support of the 1998
Safe Streets Halloween event, and $3,000 in support of the 1998 Holiday Decorations
provided by this group for the downtown area; and
WHEREAS, the City of South Miami Grants Advisory Board has also considered
the request for funding in support of advertising and promotion efforts for the downtown
merchants, and has recommended funding $7,000, which represents 50 % of a retainer
fee for a period covering June 1 through December 31, 1999 for services of an
advertising /public relations firm, and $12,500 for production and distribution: of a
map /brochure designed to guide visitors to businesses in our downtown area.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. That the City Manager is authorized to disburse the sum of
$10,200 to the Red Sunset Merchants Association from Account No. 1100-
511 -9910, "Special Events Contribution."
Section 2. The City Manager is authorized to transfer the sum of $10,000
is from Account 001 -0000- 223 -4900 "Contribution from Shops at Sunset
Place" to Account 2100 -519 -8310 "Seed Money:.
Section 3. That the City Manager is authorized to disburse the sum of
$19,500 to the Red Sunset Merchants Association from Account No. 2100-
519 -8310, "Seed Money."
Section 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon approval.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this day of , 1999.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
READ AND APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CITY ATTORNEY
/....001
� , r
RSMA Budget
October 1998 thru September 1999
Income ( Festival) 1992 1995 1997 -1998
Aritist's Fees
$
31,375.00
$
31,375.00
$
38,990.00
Food Booth's Fees
$
9,960.00
$
11,561.00
$
9,360.00
Poster and T -Shirt Sales
$
3,455.40
$
3,393.00
$
4,552.00
Sponsor Income
$
1,700.00
Artist's Awards
$ 1,350.00
$
40,500.00
Miscelleneous
$
1,451.00
$
585.00
$
3,140.00
In - Kind Contributions
Sub -Total $ 47,941.40
Income ( Other )
Membership Dues (Merchants) $ 4,000.00
Public Relations Dues (Merchants)
Sub -Total $ 4,000.00
Total Income $ 51,941.40
General Expenses
Rent ( Office and Warehouse)
$ 2,500.00
Advertising & Public Relations
$ 4,000.00
Utilities
$ 500.00
Web -Page
6,000.00
Misc. ( Office, Stationary, etc.)
$ 1,250.00
Sub -Total
$ 8,250.00
Expenses ( Festival )
$
Advertising and Public Relations
$ 8,035.00
Entertainment & Stage
$ 2,800.00
Banners and Signs
$ 750.00
Judges Fees
$ 150.00
Plaques and Ribbons
$ 70.00
Artist's Awards
$ 1,350.00
Posters
$ 3,225.00
T- Shirts
$ 2,520.00
Insurance
$ 500.00
Application Fees
$
Labor - Clean Up
$ 1,250.00
Public Works
1,600.00
Police Dept.
$ 449.00
Barricades
350.00
Port -o -Lets
$ 625.00
Radio Rentals
$ 220.00
Tent Rentals, etc.
$ 215.00
Artist's Coordinator / Assistant
$ 4,170.00
Food, etc.
$ 276.00
Children's Area
Misc. ( Printing and Stationary )
$ 1,000.00
Security / Paid Volunteers
Sale Tax Liability
4,000.00
Sub -Total
$ 26,355.00
Expenses ( Other Projects )
Christmas Decorations '98
4,500.00
Holiday Kick -Off and Caroling '98
$
Safe Streets Halloween '98
$ 500.00
Brochure / Map
Web -Page - Additions
$
April - Mad Hatter's Tea Party
June - Summer Blues Jazz Festival
750.00
August - Mini Mardi Gras
Sub -Total $ 500.00
Total Expenses $ 35,105.00
Total Requested
$ 46,914.00 $ 96,542.00
$ 36,000.00
$ 9,000.00
$ 4,000.00
$ 32,000.00
$ 8,000.00
$ 89,000.00
Requested
$ 4,000.00
$
6,000.00
$
4,000.00
$ 4,000.00
$
6,000.00
$
4,000.00
$ 50,914.00
$
102,542.00
$
93,000.00
$ 2,500.00
$
3,000.00
$
3,500.00
$ 6,000.00
$
10,000.00
$
36,000.00 $ 36,000.00
$ 600.00
$
750.00
$
800.00
$
396.00
$
2,000.00
$ 1,250.00
$
1,600.00
$
1,500.00
$ 10,350.00 $ 15,746.00 $ 43,800.00
$ 12,302.00
$
29,056.00
$
15,000.00
$
4,200.00
$ 1,825.00
$
450.00
$
3,000.00
$ 595.00
$
10,400.00
$
2,500.00
$ 100.00
$
600.00
$
400.00
$ 70.00
$
500.00
$
350.00
$ 1,250.00
$
2,250.00
$
2,500.00
$ 3,450.00
$
11,600.00
$
4,000.00
$
4,500.00
$
4,000.00
$ 500.00
$
790.00
$
750.00
$
635.00
$
650.00
$
400.00
$
500.00
$
2,900.00
$
2,500.00
$ 1,362.00
$
6,260.00
$
3,500.00
$
65.00
$
75.00
$ 815.00
$
1,070.00
$
1,000.00
$ 500.00
$
165.00
$
500.00
$ 745.00
$
2,650.00
$
2,500.00
$ 3,795.00
$
5,300.00
$
2,500.00
$ 186.00
$
132.00
$
500.00
$
2,160.00
$
2,500.00
$ 1,000.00
$
7,000.00
$
4,000.00
$
10,000.00
$
3,000.00
$ 28,495.00
$
88,883.00
$
66,225.00
$
3,000.00
$
3,000.00
$
3,000.00
$
3,000.00
$ 1,500.00
$
2,000.00
$
3,000.00
$
3,000.00
$
25,000.00
$
25,000.00
$
5,000.00
$
2,500.00
$
10,000.00
$
10,000.00
$
10,000.00
$
10,000.00
$
10,000.00
$
10,000.00
$ 1,500.00
$
2,000.00
$
69,000.00
$ 40,345.00
$
106,629.00
$
179,025.00
$
106,700.00
Ronald jakubisin &Associates
TO: South Miami Merchants Association & City Of South Miami
FR: Ron Jakubisin & Brian Lazar
RE: Advertising /Marketing Services Proposal
April 26, 1999
Here is our proposal for your consideration. I've put the elements of
what we have already discussed in a list format so that there is a clear
understanding of duties and expectations.
Overview
South Miami is an original. And our agency will assist in bringing that message to the world. While the
area offers a unique shopping and dining experience, we feel that the best way to promote retail traffic in
the area is to also emphasize South Miami as a dedicated destination. Because the fact is, South Miami is
also a great place to live and work in. Our overall goal will be to position South Miami as a "Contemporary
Village ".
Recently a story appeared on The Wall Street Journal Report regarding the current trend among successful
shopping malls to "open up" to their customers. They are literally knocking down walls and shearing off
roofs to let the outside in. South Miami already has that. It's an original. To be a "market leader" you are
positioned to take advantage of an upscale and sophisticated boomer market comprised of locals and
out -of -area visitors. People need to perceive that South Miami is a great place to not only shop but spend
the day. By offering a day's worth of activities it will invite visitors to explore the other parts of South
Miami.
Requested Services
In our discussions, the merchants have expressed a need for new promotional ideas, creative execution for
existing promotions, more emphasis on shopping and dining, and a walking map for the area. There has
also been an overwhelming request to change the current perception that South Miami is a parking
nightmare. As part of our services we will address these needs as well as provide additional creative efforts
to establish South Miami as a unique and fun destination.
We envision sponsorship opportunities for event promotion, public relations activity and co -op
advertising, plus tie -ins with local institutions such as corporate sponsors, museums and other cultural
venues.
Advertising • Marketing • Public Relations • 235 Lincoln Road, Suite 317 • Miami Beach, Florida 33139 - 305.538.2030 • FAX:305.538.3010
5
jr
Agency Services
The agency will provide the below listed services to the merchants of South Miami as part of our
monthly retainer. This will allow great flexibility for you since you can call on our services without the
concern about creative fees, overtime or rush charges. The retainer will cover all professional services
except normal out of pocket expenses for printing, media space, film, photography, postage, shipping and
other similar items.
1. Create and Plan overall advertising /marketing /public relations theme and focus
2. Develop and evaluate media plan
3. Develop new ads and collaterall pieces
4. We have already developed a slogan
5. Freshen the overall identity
6. Create cross - promotional opportunities for retailers
7. Develop special events throughout the year
8. Write newsworthy releases on promotions and distribute to media
9. Design promotional items
10. Design print ads, create T.V. and radio as needed
11. Develop a Media Kit
12. Create a Merchants Association newsletter and membership package.
The agency will provide written estimates for all media purchases, printing and other such services for
your approval. You must approve all such expenditures prior to our making a committment to outside
suppliers on your behalf.
We will also provide you with a monthly report of our progress.
Brief History,
By -Laws
and
IRS Letter of Determination
Red /Sunset Merchants Association
Contributions in South Miami
Financial Support and Donations:
Street Lights for Dorn Avenue
$
4,000.00
Holiday Decorations
$
2,000.00
Jazz Bash
$
8,000.00
Mother's Day Serenade
$15,000.00
Police Officer of the Month
$
900.00 per year
Santa Parade of the Elves
$
1,500.00 per year
( Originally an RSMA event)
Other Donations:
Holiday Food and Toy Drive
Cure Aids Now
Dr. Martin Luther King Parade
Police Explorers
Sponsored softball and football teams
4t" of July ( donated American flags, volunteers, and design and donated banners)
Active Participation:
SR Committee
Parking Commission
Sign Ordinance
PACA
FOPA
Charrette for the Hometown Plan
City of South Miami government
44 A n n
o
CD
CD
y
y R S y 00 .+
rL cr
UO R O' ^ O
y y Q C
CA o
7�C,
C' f�D
+ �ml< l<
_
� Qe ^� ^fm .�
_ _
y '3 O r a
_
a 2, 0 cr
y
_
OfFD O °.. ��(cD pp �to +
:•,C c =- + tos..
^ C r tD
00 ^ CG-^ C
°mom
(o c CL 00
r- Q Z � •- � y ' � y y 23 a
7c" 23 �! Q 0
• +.?
N
S.
a, v, - C -,0
C C C n y d fD rr
cn ch
C A + Al C ti CE .. -mss -. rn -► --, rn
0 0 -o
0
N� CAQ „ y `G
r SD o � eo 'A --� =00 a C. o � —^ (PO o
X00 O•��j� 'S�
�
� � �� � n.��.. 'f � � n v �
rA CA
min �Op_.�pa
G riit9` -:yy
CA
23 UQ CD
e'l QO 1 fD -4, :n tD �• =
fb CCD (DD....-
� (D � cn' C• ^� (D � '1 i
�w yCD a0-o om=o :yQ�o.oTy�D�c
!D fOQD a lD ..� A 00 < .�-• �^rj a - iC• ^i go
uq
aQ
CD !� n•'�
eb
ru T c=D y cs. °O p iD rD _'• C C"
y C+ r Q (D •y ^ 000 y C m O cr _.UQ.
CA
CD
CL
OQ
a.
cn In,
c 1
0
lot
T\
V1
CD
p
m
m
A
O
I
C
Cn
0
D
L
C
Z
m
co
c
00
3
D *.E*
3
0 I
0
O
a
o
y
y R S y 00 .+
rL cr
UO R O' ^ O
y y Q C
+.
`t
'�G 0
7�C,
C' f�D
+ �ml< l<
_
� Qe ^� ^fm .�
_ _
O' o
_
rq
_
OfFD O °.. ��(cD pp �to +
:•,C c =- + tos..
lrD O 0
°mom
(o c CL 00
7c" 23 �! Q 0
• +.?
N
C C A7
a, v, - C -,0
C C C n y d fD rr
-h -� fD S .`'.
c 1
0
lot
T\
V1
CD
p
m
m
A
O
I
C
Cn
0
D
L
C
Z
m
co
c
00
3
D *.E*
3
0 I
0
O
a
, Noyca
October b, 1983
By Direction of the
Executive Committee on 10/5/83
RED /SUNSET
MERCHANTS Red/Sunset Merchants Association
ASSOCIATION 5833 Ponce De Leon Blvd.
INC South Miami, Florida 33146
PROPOSED BY-LAWS REVISIONVADDITIONS FOR CONSIDERATION BY
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS (Board Meeting 10/11/83).
The following represents a rough draft of By-Laws Revisions /Additions
relating -to Committee functioning and Event Sponsorshi.p:'
ARTICLE X
COMMITTEES AND APPOINTMENTS
Section 1. NUMBER. (((ok)))
Section 2. FUNCTIONS AND AUTHORITY. The focus and scope of each committee
shall be defined by the Board of Directors upon appointment of
the chairperson, who shall recruit committee membership from the Association
membership at large. Internal operation of each committee shall be at the
discretion of the committee chairperson provided, however, that the chairperson
shall.be responsible for:
a. Furnishing committee reports at regularly scheduled Board meetings.
b. Formulating a proposed budget for any Association Event or Association
Co- Sponsored Event, as described in._Artic a XI, to be submitted to
the Board of Directors for approval prior to said event. Submission
of a proposed budget for annually held events should occur`in June,
via the Executive Committee for its preparation of an Association
Budget and presentation to the Board in July. Submission of a proposed
budget for new events should occur no later than two 2 months prior
to said event.
Any deviations from a Board of Directors approved budget will necessitate
Board approval and, in no case shall a committee expend monies of the
Association without specific authorization of the Board of Directors
as recorded in Board Meeting minutes.
As a matter of course, eroposed budgets should include a 10% - 20%
cost overrun amount, and may include a Petty Cash Fund not to exceed $100.
c. Securing Board of Directors, or its designee, approval prior to
publishing any public announ cement and advertising relating to the
event.
d. Securing Board of Directors, or its designee, approval prior to allowing
any outside business, individual or organization to participate in an
Association Event or Association Co- Sponsored Event.
Section 3. BLOCK CAPTAINS (((ok except delete the word annually on ist line)))
(new) ARTICLE XI. EVENT SPONSORSHIP AND MANAGEMENT
see next pages
remaining Articles to be renumbered as
ARTICLE XII. PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE
ART:I_CLE X111. FISCAL,AEAR
ARTICLE XIV. AMENDMENTS.
2 of 3 pages
RSMA!PROPOSED BY-LAWS
REVIS'IONS/ADDITIONS 10/6/83
- - - -- -------------------------------=-- + - - - - -- -------------------------- - - - - --
(alt new) ARTICLE XI.
EVENT SPONSORSHIP AND MANAGEMENT
The Red /Sunset Merchants Association recognizes the importance of
participation of other businesses, individuals and organizations
in meeting its stated purposes and goals, and as hereinafter
described, has outlined four (4) levels of event sponsorship.
Section 1. RED /SUNSET MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION EVENTS.
Red /Sunset Merchants Association Events are defined as those activities
that have major financial sponsorship, in whole or in part, by a
business, individual, or organization participating with the Association. These
events are managed under the complete direction of an Association Committee with
the following provisions being operative:
a. The level of financial sponsorship or underwriting shall be
approved by the Board of Directors upon recommendation by the
Association Committee responsible for the event.
b. The financial level of sponsorship shall be taken into account by
the Board of Directors, who shall determine the amount and size
of credit given to a sponsor(s) in any announcements and advertising relating to
the event.
c. It shall be at the sole discretion of the Board of Directors to
give credit, in any announcement or advertising of an Association
Event, to cooperating businesses, individuals, or organizations.
d. No business, individual, or organization can be considered a
sponsor without major and direct financial contribution to the
Association. "Services-in kind" from a major.sponsor may be defined as major and
direct financial contribution by the 'Board of Directors.
e. All sponsorship funds, with the exception of "services in kind"
as indicated above, shall be deposited directly into an Association account, and
dispersement of funds shall be based on a Board of Directors approved event budget.
f. The term SPONSOR in any announcement or advertising of an Association
Event shall mean major financial participation in said event.
g. The term IN COOPERATION WITH in any announcement or advertising of
an Association Events a'i'mean assistance, including manpower,
use of facilities or equipment, minor financial participation, etc. in said'event.
Examples of cooperating organizations are:
�1� in Cooperation with the City of South Miami
2 In Cooperation with ABC Company (poster printing)
h. All announcements and advertising of an Association Event shall
feature the Association Logo and the phrase A RED /SUNS-ET MERCHANTS
ASSOCIATION EVENT.
i. All proceeds from an Association Event, including registration
fees and proceeds from anything sold by the Association shall be
collected by the Treasurer and deposited into the appropriate Association account.
j. All bills relating to an Association Event shall be paid by check
from the appropriate Association account, provided however, that
a Petty Cash Fund of no more that $100.00 may be used for minor expenses if said
Petty Cash Fund is part of the event's approved budget.
2
I V
RED /SUNSET
MERCHANTS
ASSOCIATION
INC.
v
��.,.._ Red/Sunset Merchants Association
5833 Ponce DeLeon Blvd.
South Miami. Florida 33146
BY -LAWS CHANGE (By-Laws approved June 14, 1983)
The following represents By - -Laws Changes needed to effect
the Board of Directors decision on August 9th to change
the number on the Board from a total of 11 to a range'
of 11-17 members:
ARTtCLE Vt.
Section 1. COMPOSITION. The
to seventeen (17)
and shall include
directors a t large. The Board
elected by the membership of T
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Board of Directors shall consist of eleven (11
members of The Association in good standing,
tTe six (6) officers and at least five (5)
of Directors, including the officers, shall be
he Association at the Annual Meeting in May.
Section 2. DUTIES.(((ok)))
Section 3. TERM OF OFFICE.(((ok)))
Section 4. VACANCIES. All vacancies on the Board of Directors, including
Officers, shall be filled by the Board, such member to serve
for the duration of an unexpired term. provided , however, that
it shall be at the Board's discretion to fill any director at large position
over the minimum total of eleven ld Board members.
Section 5. EX-OFFICIO MEMBER.(((ok)))
Section 6. QUORUM. A majority of the total number of Board members shall
constitute a quorum. The ex-officio member may be used to establish
a quorum if necessary in which case this individual shall be eligible
to vote on Board' decisions for said meeting.
Section 7. MEETINGS. (((ok)))
ARTICLE tX. NOMINATION AND ELECTION OF
DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS
w) Section 5. ELECTION OF ADDITIONAL DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS. Any increase in
the total number of directors and officers, which wou.ld' result" from
amendment to the By -Laws by the Board of Directors, will necessitate
utilization of the procedure outlined above and election at the next regularly
scheduled Association Meeting.
By -taws Amended by Board of Directors
(2/3 majority of Board approval needed)
{
This organization is incorporated under the taws of -the
State of Florida and shall be known as the Red- Sunset Merchants Association,
Inc.
ARTICLE I I. PURPOSE
The purpose of the RedSunset Merchants Association, `tnc.
hereinafter referred to as The Association, is as follows:
Section I. To aid in the beautification of the Red Road and Sunset Drive
areas, and to anticipate and provide for future requi•renents
of that section in connection with traffic, transportaticn, and. but Iding
progress .
Section 2. To aid in the maintenance of the Red - Sunset area, above
described, and streets adjacent thereto, as thoroughfares of
the best and most modern type to be active and watchful for the .protection
of the territory thus embraced, and for the furtherance of a 1 1 action looking
to its betterment to .preserve at all times_, the highest and best interests of
said. streets and of the members of The Association in their relationships
thereto; and, generally to aid In every way the advancement of the civic
welfare of the Cities of South.Mlami, Coral Gables, and adjoining areas.
Section 3. To promote the general welfare of the Red - Sunset area, above
described, and the owners of the stores, firms, and services
the reo f .
ARTI CLE I I I. LIMITATION OF METHODS
The Association shall be nonpartisan and nonsectarian, and
shall take no part in,' or tend its support to, the election or :.appointment
of any candidate for city, county, state, or federal office.
i
f
i Xr r i Cam`
11§ S
5
:F
-- - -- -- _.. W1 V Nayea
BY -LAWS- Date: - ,fcJW---- - - - - -- - -- --- - - - - -- - -
-� - -- -- ------------ --------
ARTICLE E I V, MEMBERSHIP
Section I.
a. ELIGIBILITY. Any reputable person, firm, or partnership
b. GEOGRAPHIC BOUNDERIES. The geographic bounderies of The
Association are shown in map format below:
.Section 2. a. CLASSES OF MEMBERSHIP AND VOTING PRIVILEGES. There shall be one
crass of membership - Regular Membership. Each member shall
be entitled to one (1) vote and no person, firm, corporation, or partnerhsip
shall be entitled to hold more than one (1) membership with voting privileges.
,-'7'N.
b. DUES. Annual Membership Dues shall be determined by the Board
of Directors and shall be,payab e in January of each year.
4.
.Red-Sunset Merchants Association s or o pages
By -LAWS Date:
-- -------- - - - - -- -- ---------------------------------------------------------
ARTICLE V, ASSOCIATION MEETINGS
Section 1. ANNUAL MEETINGS. The Annual Meeting of The Association shall
be held during the month of May at a date and place determined
by the Board of Directors.
Section 2. REGULAR AND SPECIAL ASSOCIATION MEETINGS. There shall be at
least five (5) Regular Association Meetings including the Annual
Meeting in May. In addition, the Board of Directors may set Regular Association
Meetings whenever it may be considered necessary or desirable. The Board of
Directors shall call a Special Association Meeting upon receipt of a petition,
signed by not less than twenty-five per cent (25 %) of the members.
Section 3. QUORUM. Twenty per cent (20 %) of the Association membership
shall consitute a quorum at all Association Meetings.
Section 4. NOTICE. Notice of Regular Association Meetings shall be given
to each member at least fifteen (15) days in advance. Notice of
Special Association Meetings shall be given to each member at least five (5)
days in advance.
ARTI CLE VI , BOARD OF DI RECTORS
-� Section 1. COMPOSITION. The Board of Directors shall consist of
members of The Association in good standing, and shall
t e six (6) officers hereinafter provided and five (5) directors at
t Board of Directors, including the officers, shall be elected by the
of The Association at the Annual Meeting held in May.
Section 2. DUTIES. The Board of Directors
The Association subject only to
and 'the Articles of Incorporation. The Board
for policy and decision making of The Associa
Annual Budget in July of each year, and shall
activities of The Association.
eleven (II)
include
1 a rge . The
membership
shall be the governing body of
the limitations of these By -Laws
of Directors shall be responsible
tion including the approval of an
plan and supervise the events and
Section 3. TERM OF OFFICE. Directors and Officers shall be elected each
year to serve for a term of twelve (12) months, and shall take
office following the Annual Meeting in May. No Officer may hold the same
offic r more than two (2) years consecutively.
Section 4. VACANCIES. All vacancies on the Board of Directors, including
Officers, shall be f i l l e d by the Board, such member to serve
v` for the duration of an unexpired term.
Section 5. EX-OFFICIO MEMBER. The immediate past President of The Association
shall serve as an ex-officio member of the Board of Directors, if
hi slher term of office as a Di rector has expi red. This individual may attend
and participate in al Board meetings, but shall be ineligible to vote on Board
decisions except as hereinafter provided.
I
Kea- �tufuieL nercnanrs Ass ciation 4 of S pages /
BY-LAWS Date_ - -- ------ - - - - -- -- - - - - -- - --
'"`�"`� - - - -------------- - - - - -- - - - -
Section QUORUM. Six (6) members ofjthe Board shall constitute a.quorum.
Tha ex of -be used to establish a quorum if
necessary in which case this individual shall be eligible to vote on Board
decisions for said meeting.
Section 7. MEETINGS. The Board of Directors shall meet monthly, the time
and place to be determined by, the Board. Absence from three (3)
consecutive Board Meetings as recorded without a valid excuse, as determined
by the Board, may be construed as a resignation. A Special Board Meeting may
be called at any t I me by the President o r by six (6) Directors, provided that
when called otherwise than by the President, each Director shalt be called or
contacted personally stating the purpose of the meeting. At least three (3)
hours notice preceding a Special Board Meeting shall be given.
ARTICLE VII, EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Section 1. COMPOSITION. The Executive Committee shall consist of the
officers of The Association: President, F i rs t Vice President,
Second Vice President, Recording Secretary, Corresponding Secretary and
Treasurer.
Section 2. DUTIES. The Executive Committee shall be empowered to act on
all matters pertinent to Association affairs where decision
is required prior to the next regularfiy`sche u e ee.Ljna_.!nd where,
in the opinion of e_£x ut� ve- £ors,mi t om- — dec i s ion does not oec-as i on
cal 1 ing_a -Spec al Board Meeting. It shall be the responsibi 1 i ty of the---,
Executive Committee to prepare a proposed Annual Budget, said budget to
be submitted to the Board of Directors for approval in July of each year.
Section 3--- -ttMITAfitON-S-= -- The- Ex.ecuti ve Committee shall report i ts..ac-z "ons
to the Board of 01 rectors a t LFc ncx r-"reg a T y s chedu led Board
Meeting following such action and may not:
a. Act contrary to the policies of The Association and may
not overrule actions of the Board of Directors.
b. Make any expenditures of Association funds in excess of
two hundred dollars ($200) without prior Board approval .
Section 4. MEETINGS AND QUORUM. The Executive Committee may meet as deemed
necessary, refer matters brought before The Association to a
proper standing committee, which it may designate, or directly to the Board.
A quorum of the Executive Committee shall consist of a majority of officers.
Red- Sunset Merchants Aso lotion 5 of 8 pages
BY.-LAWS Date:
-- ------ - -• - -- - -- za�---------------------------------------------- - - - - --
ARTICLE VIII, OFFICERS
Section 1. PRESIDENT. The President shall be the chief executive officerall",
of The Association and its official spokesperson. He /She shall
preside at all Association Meetings, Board of Directors Meetings, and Executive
Committee Meetings. The President shall execute such papers as may require
an official signature, exercise a general supervisory control over the affai rs
of The Association, and make such reports to the members as are requested by
the Board of Directors. The President shall appoint the chairperson of all
committees and shall be an ex-officlo meatier of all committees.
Section 2. FIRST VICE PRESIDENT. In absence of the President, the First
Vice President shall preside and perform all necessary duties
of the President. The First Vice President shall also serve as an advisor
to and be an ex- officio member of, all committees of The Association.
Section 3. SECOND VICE PRESIDENT. The Second Vice President shall assist the
President and First Vice Pres. in the performance of their duties.
In addition, the Second Vice President shall be responsible for maintaining a
viable communications network, which shall Include supervision of Block Captains,
within The Association.
Section 4. RECORDING SECRETARY. The Recording Secretary shall record and
keep minutes of all meetings of The Association, including
Association Meetings, Board of Directors Meetings, and Executive Committee
Meetings, and shall have charge of all papers pertaining to Association affairs.
The Recording Secretary shall compile information for the Association Directory
to be publ i shed each .year. The Recording Secretary shall also
prepare a summary report of the year's activities for presentation at the
Annual Meeting in May of each year. A copy of all written material, corres-
Yonrence, and reports of The Association shall be given to the Recording
Secretary.
Section 5. CORRESPONDING SECRETARY. The Corresponding Secretary shall be
responsible for any letters, public announcements, or other
written material pertinent to Association affairs, as requested by the Board
of Directors. In addition, the Corresponding Secretary shall be available to
assist all committees with their correspondence and public announcements. Any
document requiring the signature of an officer other than the Corresponding
Secretary shall have the approval of said officers prior to execution of said
document.
Section 6. TREASURER. The Treasurer shall be responsible to the Board of
Directors for the conduct of The Association's financial affairs,
and shall maintain all records pertinent thereto, such records to demonstrate
clearly the financial status of The Association at any given time. The Treasurer
shall initiate checks from Association accounts as authorized by the Board of
Directors, and shall have such checks countersigned by either the President
or =irst Vice President of The Association. The Treasurer shall be responsible
For the collection and recording of all Dues payable to The Association, said
Dues to be set apart from the current fiscal year funds for use in the foliowing
fiscal year. The Treasurer shall prepare a summary of the year's financial
activity for presentation at the Annual Meeting in May of each year.
/®
m Re4-5unset Merchants Asssoo latlon 6 of 8 pages
BY-LAWS Date: I/V
------------------
ARTICLE IX. NOMINATION AND ELECTION OF
DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS
Section 1. The erection of Directors and Off Vcars shall take place at the
Annual Meeting of The Association in Hay. The Board of` Di rectors
shall select a date and place and thereafter the President shall appoint a
Nominating Committee at least forty-five (45) days prior to the election date.
Section 2. NOMINATING COMMITTEE. The Nominating Committee shall consist of
five (5) members of The Association, at least three of whom -are
Board Members. One of the Board Members shall serve as chairperson of the Nomina-
ting Committee.
Section, 3. NOMINATION PROCEDURE. The Nominating Committee shall prepare a
slate of nominated Officers and Directors at large and shall be
responsible to fill the total number of position openings. It shall be the
responsibility of the Nominating Committee to advise and secure the consent
from nominees prior to distribution of the Nominations to the membership of
The Association.
a. All nominees shall be members in good standing of The
Association, and Officer nominees shall have a minimum of
one (1) year service on the Board within the previous three (3) years.
b. The nominations shall be prepared on a Ballot Sheet showing
the full name of the nominee, his /her respective business name
and telephone number, the position for which the individual has been nominated
and appropriate space for ballot selection of nominees from the floor.
1) Nominations for Officers shall be in descending order and
nominations For Board Members at large shall be in alpha-
betical order.
2) A brief outline of floor nomination procedure and election
procedure shall accompany the Ballot Sheet.
c. The completed Ballot Sheet shall be submitted to the Board
of Directors 'thirty (30) days prior to the election date for
distribution to the members of The Association at least fifteen (15)' days prior
to the election date.
Section 4. ELECTION OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS. After opening the Annual
Meeting in May, the chairperson of the Nominating Committee stial 1
be requested to conduct the election in the following manner:
a. A formal presentation of nominees shall be made, identifying
each nominee to the membership.
b. Nominations from the floor shall be accepted provided, however,
that nominations from the floor shall not exceed a total of
eleven (11) and there shall be no more than two (2) floor nominations for any
officer position.
c . Commi t tee nomi nees fo r Boa rd Membe r at l a rge pos i t i ons may
riot be nominated for officer positions from the floor.
d. After the close of nominations, the membership shall be
requested to complete their ballot selections for collection
and tabulation by the Nominating Committee.
Keo-awtaat. rnercnants Ads ctatfon % of 8 pages
BY-LAWS Date: �j /
-------------- - - --fH ----------------------------------------------- - - - - --
e. The Board of Directors and Officers therein shall be
selected by a simple majority of the members present
There shall be no voting by proxy.
f. Absentee ballots must be completed and submitted to
the chairperson of the Nominating Committee prior to
the beginning of the Annual Meeting,
g. If a tie vote occurs for a Board or Officer position, the
current Board of Director's shall hold a Special Board Meeting
within three (3) days following the election to make a final determination as
to the position(s) in question.
h. The new Board of Directors and Officer therein shall be
announced to the membership prior to the close of the Annual
Meeting. Any position determinations made by the Board of Directors, as
stipulated above, shall be announced to the membership via circular within
one (1) week following the election.
1. The old and new Board of Directors shall meet prior to the
June Board Meeting for orientation purposes.
ARTICLE X, COMMITTEES AND APPOINTMENTS
Section 1. NUMBER. As many standing or special committees and special
appo&ntments as are deemed necessary shall be created each
year by the Board of Directors to accomplish the projects of The Association
as determined by the Board of Directors. All chairpersons and special
appointments shall be made by the President.
Section 2. FUNCTIONS AND AUTHORiTY.. The focus and scope of each committee
shall be defined by the Board of Directors upon appointment of
the cha i rpe rson ,_ t�s. -membe rsh i p from the Association
membership- at _large - The chairperson shall be res pons i 6Te` -or -£urn i sh i ng
reports of progress and minutes of each committee meeting monthly to tfie�
President, for ,presentation to the Board of Di rectors at its regularly
scheduled Meer-IA)1S 1 Internal operation of each committee shall be at the .
discretion of the committee chairperson, provided that all committee actions
e_ reported, all public anno ts- ao- d-a-cv rtts i "ng- arTzpp-roved'*by -the Board
off i rectors prior to publication, and provided that in no case shall a committee
expend monies of The Association without proper and specific authorization of
the Board of Directors as recorded in the Board Meeting minutes.
Section 3. BLOCK CAPTAINS. The Block Captains shall be appointed arm��
by the Board of Directors to serve as liaison individuals
between the Board of Directors and the members of the Association. It shall
be them responsibility to distribute announcements and other Association
material, make telephone calls to their block regarding upcoming Association
meetings, transmit information relative to member concerns to the Second
Vice President for presentation to the Board of Directors and, in general,
serve as the communications network of The Association.
�v
' by -LAWS Date: j / / / �� l�
--- M--- ---- -- - - -- . - ^�. - ------------------------------------------------------
ARTICLE XI. PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE
The .proceedings of all meetings within The Association shall
be governed by and conducted according to the latest edition
of Robert's Rules of Order, Revised.
ARTICLE XI I , FISCAL YEAR
The fiscal year of The Association shall be from July 1
through June 30, a twelve month period.
ARTICLE XIII, AMENDMENTS
Section 1. AMENDMENT BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. These By-Laws may be
amended or repealed at any regular or_ special meeting of
the Board of Directors provded;}alf a two - thirds (2/3} ma�orl'jr of duly,
.
elected Dl rectors and Officers. shat I vote in favor of such3 amendni or
re'p¢, 1$. A wrI` iiii� copy of any change must be given to each 'nie er of
die Board of Directors at least five „,.(5.) day.1 prior to the meeting at
which final vote on the change is scheduled.
Section.2. These By-Laws, effective as of the date of passage as recorded
in the minutes of the Hoard of Di rectors, shall constitute
all the By-Laws of the Red - Sunset Merchants Association as of this date and
all prior By-Laws are hereby repealed.
1
8y-Laws adopted
By -Laws Revision Committee: Ronald P. Koszuta, chrmn. / Ronjo.
Roberta Dickinson / The Hanging Basket
Astrid Ulfsparre-Weinkie / Sparkle Plenty
Final Version typed 6/1/83 after 5/25/83 Executive Committee Meeting
Names and Addresses
of
Board Members
REDISUNSEf ]BOO Red ROW. Sui�O 219M
M1[FACNANTS SoOiA Menu. Flaie. 33143
ASSOCIATION Pn_(%IS)668 -8801 Fu:(HI516Ofi -lefi9
Craig Adler
Second Vice President
Salon One
6256 S. Dixie Hwy.
S. Miami, Fl 33143
PH: 305/ 663 -0143
FX: SAME
Lucianna Barreto
Corresponding Secretary
Four Points Hotel
5959 S.W. 71' Street
S. Miami, Fl 33143.
PH: 305/667 -6664 FX: 305/667-5424
Ed Beiner
Mr. I's Optical
5817 Sunset Drive
S. Miami, Fl 33143
PH: 305/661 -1205 FX: 305/284-0591
Ed Boas
Lane's Clothing Store
5700 Sunset Drive
S. Miami, Fl 33143
PH:305/667 -3101 FX:305/669 -4790
Roberta Dickenson
Recording Secretary
The Hanging Basket
7211 SW 58' Ave
S. Miami, Fl. 33143
PH: 305/ 665 -4151 FX: 305/ 668 -3309
Herbert Margolis
Sunset Stores
5640 Sunset Drive
S. Miami, Fl 33143
PH: 305/ 667 -7577
Patricia Ritter
Elelments of Design
5802 Sunset Drive
S. Miami, F133143
PH: 305/ 666 -5639
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Jo) nathan Oaks
Little Feet, Inc.
7216 Red Road
S. Miami, F1 33143
PH: 305/ 666 -9655 FX: 305/ 662 -2433
Susan Redding
Equitable Life
7930 SW 58°i Court
S. Miami, FI 33143
PH: 305/ 661 -7316 FX: 305/ 667 -2499
Curtiss Sibley
President
First National Bank of South Miami
5750 Sunset Drive
S. Miami, Fl 33143
PH: 305/ 662 -5453 FX: 305/ 662 -5450
David Silver
First Vice President
Cavanaugh's
5744 Sunset Drive
S. Miami, Fl 33143
PH: 305/665 -6187 FX: 305/ 667 -9101
Lydia White
Robert's Western Wear
5854 S. Dixie Hwy
S. Miami, Fl 33143
PH: 305/ 666 -6647 FX: 305/ 666 -0554
Karen Dorfman
Lightorama
5832 Sunset Drive
S. Miami, Fl 33143
PH: 305/ 667 -8941 FX: N/A
FX: 305/ 663-8974 Kim Rosenberg
Koo Koo Roo
18955 Biscayne Blvd
Aventura, Fl 33180
PH: 305/ 466 -9001 FX:305/ 466 -9006
FX: 305/ 666 -2843
Gaston Martinez
Treasurer
Chilango's Restaurant (Galu Inc.)
5859 SW 73' Street
S. Miami, Fl 33143
PH: 305/ 663 -9333 FX: 305/ 668 -9222
Sally Miller
Your Father's Moustache
7232 SW 73' Street
S. Miami, Fl 33143
PH: 305/ 665 -9996 FX: 305/ 665 -5413
Supportive
Documentation
( For Events )
�r5�f r Wx `xC•''• .CAF r q ''`:. �• � _
d c. ��«., ..r.rr,r3"?`R<.� -..,. lq�,��ra,�t. ,..rltrf, s r�.�� i'4lKis � 11�y�v�i'�•�.;a+r�! r,�'3a r., s ��Far t, `4.5`� ii', ° �.
' v'£arJ1'bq:x rtFri§ r y - F 7: ., a Cs, va ?r��%r i ur °ih4 ' 1 die ;s 4 t 4 FI
tP•5�')' r< - "C 3 n C F•rYY"- s¢ V. $ - e ° {f 16>!eY F . �. J2G �{ p +#c < Y `' 4 ?* !
v ?i Fts,rrtl.Il
� +p 'f�Y -+�y ,..s� f - •i °r +e4� ei '+ 'i�ry'iF ! �tRatt +4s iws .. ,EI'.a
t .. d s,e / .i t{i s a !3 n�F, fsa n ss+i -a,«i a- ,: r�r.ri �A tp,3.. J�
ID' V& x !1a 1Y+ { t j�S > � ti a � s t !.}m h+�t '� Z r v. f ysgrr �
I�' yj�,yi5'tzi+t4£)tr :_:. +' " "' ii "yi yF�'7+J�111 ;.a £ : ' :: - f - `#r, tc ✓ s�yyyr';i i;
r._:<;.,; , u! L %S.rs6,s'r1bleY t sjsiv.t S }r..• a, S ._'
..a +m .. •.- °� -� , {,� >. i > i <* �a��- a} t� �yi• r ti 2 `la f „+,..' - a e
� a')�th y f &`r" x -0��G k k. rrl - .L�.,`'€ #, �st�%"� s•� rx "�5�'S�trr� a.�. Jtk � !i%�,� :; '`r
AMot •"
I.y
y�
SM
ku
L l
f ..
t,ati
cn
eomwi
a, oKl
r/
d � z
u
i a,Y14 !
1xi. IV gn[. �rJ t� �• •� pi
£ d
I
(�l
Lif
s
jmY
Co c
$t s�
n.
pg
tfj
'` r3°' = y �' r \/ �I/� e'a. I {j 3 # •wa s
�aE1 (raj f ;. ti � � t, �e.� s• S.
r' F brit Ir 9a \` � t M1t /;
nz, r sf r� t
S x
- � ° � xr, - z•=. K. ry'r�,r m s'p' y.�;' rylF�fi°sa'�"a•"`a°' I r t a .r -""CT
�i� � � 14i'V�,i1 i.� i i'•' : - r: '
\+• z ;y �'Ey.:n ,as�`saaaT � ��r i'�+t'£r # +,r� +i .? rs°'r�1 `' r1 zee -� � � ' s i'.g9 %rS�sy� •�� 3,•. ` S�rli��, t .
M.- ..� :.iN: se .ti,,,d,��,. ia•E �»'.,
,yr�;>£,.pL�1 mw ?;`�# 3�a 5� y,rstr • r ,vi 4 ® h.�f rtfaAEa;!,{tGt
T
,/ ''{ 4 _siy;�`. er.a�n.... .,{;rr�S +i0.Fl�ti F �� lSlpt'�'� "t.YZF'.I ufi' -. 7W� .'4e lts /+�q�£ia4t �{« •'+SSy*.9i+1'N �< g«0.1F ar r
1 a
��
yv,';i lijvy ,q �y� yi.
.j. -set R� : •r F .� r a to r r� "C x s er.'S tai e� w?;s 4s ,,,.rty BE, ..,�.a`9✓ywr pt '.+.;•(tu .14J cY ",. � .r ^�'il
'f� {+6.'S. j r 'i :,a+ajl r .'✓' ,.i $ a%f i Cz cgs �`'s .,�3 - • a, ., - rF. < ,r9�•� `�w- .f,:^ -..`.
}
15th Annual
INTERNATIONAL ARTS & GRAFTS FESTIVAL
Saturday and Sunday, February 20 & 219 1999
Downtown, South Miami, Florida on Sunset Drive
Miami, Florida — Long known for
hosting one of the most popular art
and craft festivals in South Florida,
the Red Sunset Merchants Associa-
tion is looking forward to the best
ever fine art and craft show. Celebrat-
ing 15 years of bringing art to South
Florida, the South Miami Interna-
tional Arts & Crafts Festival was
ranked 32nd in the 1998 Sunshine
Artist 200 lest Fine Art Shows.
As we all look forward to the dawn-
ing of the new century, we also look
forward to the many changes occur-
ring around us. The City of South
Miami has been undergoing a face lift
and tummy tuck this year. The major
thoroughfare, downtown Sunset
Drive, is currently being
reconfigured. Sidewalks have been
enlarged to encourage more pedes-
trian traffic, and the street is being
narrowed to discourage the nonstop,
fly through, shortcut seeking motor-
ist.
The Shops At Sunset Place, an open -
air retail, entertainment and living
center will be open in time to add
even greater excitement, shopping,
dining, and entertainment for the fes-
tival patron.
As the City of South Miami is groom-
ing itself to greet the new millennium,
so, too, is the South Miami Interna-
tional Arts & Crafts Festival. Many
longtime festival patrons have favor-
ite artists who have been attending
this festival since it began fifteen years
ago. Many ofthese favorites will con-
tinue to showcase their art and crafts
in South Miami.
This is also a wonderful time to in-
troduce fresh, new artists to the sea-
soned festival goer. "We want our
patrons to have exciting new reasons
to come back to South Miami, year
after year," commented Curtiss
Sibley, President of the Red Sunset
Merchants Association. "South Mi-
ami is a wonderful place to combine
the traditional and comfortable with
the new and unexpected."
1999
New Generations Exhibition
"A Brush with the Future"
The 1999 Festival is proud to con-
tinue its quest to introduce children
to art. Children today are the future.
They are: Painting an image, Sculpt-
ing new angles, Forging the direc-
tion of design, Creating new patterns,
Mixing the colors of our pallets, Con-
structing the frameworks of the new
era, Designing motifs, choosing
Fonts for channels of communication,
Drawing pictures, Carving a niche,
Molding, Forming, Building, Envi-
sioning, and Weaving the threads of
evolution. Children are pioneers.
They're evolutionists of the new age
— the millennium.
For the first time in the Festival's 15
year history, school children will be
juried and participate in an official
capacity. "New Generations: A Brush
With the Future" will be a permanent
exhibition booth, representing the arts
and crafts of elementary, middle and
high school students.
For more information: contact
Patricia Ritter, Festival Chairman,
at (305) 666 -5639 or visit the Red
Sunset Merchants Association at:
www.southmiamirsma.org
N ^ F ° w '0]
w °o ao.o.c
rDro G a w
o
o o aw c:o =r-.,
N O
N a N Q^ 0 y
_ w
cww cc F^
a _w
.O Q N y -=Nr o w o A
•
O t.� --+.iC ti NC D �
A CD
CD
CO rD
O w
a " ri a .., o � vo --1-,
a O O_ 0 C) a=1 y N
Cl- CL 0
wN C i = C1
a x I � Q _a
�y w f.�:o q^ F
a to 0
N -.
C) f) Cr
7 - < n g n2, 0 0 a
p O w
C
V q F O p^ a
S _
co
w t
w 5
�.ww w
N O c fD N .., a
S ? qc sy 7Z
wQ 0roa'� rML
^ Q
n oar A_.aa
-w
"'Y C9 CD to v� N 7C- � N O n
WA
S
c
D
{
r_
c
r
{
N
W
tD
2
m
m
X
D
r-
0
.w
(J po (�O
F7p1�
wrno -rl
-°: ate
ornow -`
w a <
oocw
F a -
•_'n�
w
a
n:3 C/)
caroo
o w
_ C
xO's 7
^ R r
'o
o'..,�.
a�
cr
CD
o aw
wao
ao < o
fD
^woOC7�°a°v70
:03 0= oao
co 0 o
a�
su q-
-m
c n� N'w
o o
Kf9Do ° ^9
;. r
N E•ro W
wb w
0 -3
m
o �a
5w
o- y o
aw N�
w =�
o
P.7
0,,-o
00
<
w q
n a -
WA
S
c
D
{
r_
c
r
{
N
W
tD
2
m
m
X
D
r-
0
.w
:;ENTRAL
e wmi HMO
da
R All
gym: fit,
a Opp
By CHARLES RMN
Herald Staff Writer
Some shopkeepers have dis-
played a business, as usual atti-
tude. Others eagerly anticipate
taking a wait - and -see approach.
About the only thing certain
as thousands flock to South
Miami's Sunset Drive for the
15th rendition of the Interna-
tional Arts & Crafts Festival this
weekend: The city will be bust-
ing at its seams with traffic, and
people .. and, of course, music,
art and food. '
"It's the first time that we
have had a major art festival
that includes the closing of Sun-
set while The Shops are open," ,
South Miami City' Manager
Charles Scurr says. "We think it
is `going' to be indicative of a
maximum -type traffic sce-
nario."
City officials speak slowly and
methodically in discussing the
weekend's activities and the
huge traffic tie -ups and parking
nrohlems that may come with it.
ITS ALL IN THE DETAILS: Jeweler Robert Wynn works on a
project for the South Miami International Arts and Crafts Festival
to be held this weekend.
A bit hard to get to,
but show's worth it
ART SHOW, FROM 1
To alleviate some of the
build -up, police and city work-
ers will try to route visitors aim-
ing for The Shops' 1,800 -space
parking garage to meters along
Southwest 73rd and 74th streets
and to the South Miami Metro-
rail Station across U.S. 1, where
an additional 11800 _ spots are
available.
Mayor Julio Robaina said for
everything to run smoothly, visi-
tors will have to learn of parking
venues outside the new mall and;
take instruction from police.
"This is something that will
educate people on parking out-
side the garage," Robaina said.
"It's the first test to see the inter-
action between people coming
in large numbers to South
Miami and the street being
closed."
Business owners along the
city's main corridor have mixed
feelings.
Beverlee Kagan can't seem to
wait for the crowds that will
overflow from Sunset and spill
right into her store.
The owner of Beverlee Kagan
Antique and Vintage Jewelry on
Sunset plans to open Sunday —
something she has not done in
the past, but said she is strongly
considering in the future.
"This will be our ninth festi-
val. We meet a lot of wonderful
People from around the world,"
Kagan said Monday afternoon.
"We have'our doors wide open.
Our sales are larger. People who
can't find stuff during the festi-
val come here."
Not all ' share TCagan's enttiusf
tats
Photo$by RAUL RU &ERA 7 Herald SteH
AT THE SCENE: Artist M. Hilton Cohen paints landscapes and portraits at the festival, which will
shut Sunset Drive down from U.S. 1 to Red Road.
ry .
Hawn, owner of the Garden
t Gate, a couple of shops down
µq r z from Mommy, Please. It's
`. Hawn's 13th year in South
Miami. He's kind of ho -hum
r about the festival.
Hawn said he may open a lit-
tle earlier Saturday and Sunday;
otherwise, it's business as usual.
"We do better after the festi-
val. People find us and they
- : come back later to buy things,"
he said.
be given to winners in the ele-
mentary, middle and high
school levels.
The Shops at Sunset will spon-
sor demonstrations of weaving
and pottery by the Florida
Craftsmen, and paintings on
wood, pottery and furniture by
the Mocking Bird Society of
-
- Florida - Decorative Painters will
be shown in The Shops' banyan
court along Sunset.
The theme of this year's show
is evolution. Festival Chair-
woman Patricia Ritter, the
owner of Elements of Design on
Sunset, said the event is timely
because "South Miami itself is
growing."
She said Coc8nut Grove artist
Fred Hunt's watercolor of lily
pads and alligators was chosen
over three other entries as the
festival poster.
"It depicts evolution at its
best — the survivor," Ritter
said.
Ritter has attended work-
shops on the city's parking and
traffic woes and knows some
folks might get a little frustrated
trying to get to the weekend's
biggest party.
But she's certain once that car
doors slam shut, the colors and
smells rising from Sunset will
FINE FIBERS: Fiber artist Tabitha Thomas, with her daughter
The festival itself will include
make it all worthwhile.
Nadezhda, 2, shows the work she will exhibit this weekend,
several first -time features.
I think it's going to be a great
festival," she said. "When we
asm.
"It kind of inconveniences
Interactive spin and sand art
await kids, who also will get
were judging the works of all the
Marilyn Abril owns Mommy,
our customers because of the
,a
chance to see the work of their
artists, some of the new ones
Please, a children's store just
parking," Abril said. "But we do
peers. A booth showing the work
had the judges just 000hing and
across Sunset from the antique
get more exposure. People
of Miami -Dade County's bright-
ahhhing."
shop. The store has been in
South Miami for seven years —
looking in, and then coming
back later."
est young artists, New Genera -
Herald staff writer Charles
the last two on Sun , ; .
4 t
Her attitude is shared` bp; l;ob v'w'ilI
..
tfons A Brush �{t�te Future
be on'disp a�,ESrWard9 will
Rabin txrrrbQ'reached by email
at cra6�irt@AKaMJ t otn ', •.,.
'... ..
319 <.. ._.
:: -.: ... :.,...;'.
.: .S_ r .'.v . •',
K THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1999, THE HERALD. 3
-
-
Tiny S. Miami able to s ueeze in 150,000 visitors
I
By CHARLES RABIN
Herald Staff Writer City officials say their recommendations for alternative parking
South Miami passed a major
oarking stress test last weekend
when city officials estimated
that 150,000 visitors descended
on the tiny city during the Inter-
national Arts and Crafts Festi-
val.
According to Miami -Dade
Transit Agency figures, 775 fes-
tival -goers paid $3 over the
weekend to park at the South
.tiami Metrorail, directly across
the street from closed -off Sunset
proved effective during last weekend's arts and crafts festival.
Drive and The Shops at Sunset
Place.
Some said getting in and out
of the festival was a breeze.
Mary Ann Jordan went to the
movies at The Shops a couple of
weeks ago and used The Shops'
parking garage. The lines were
long and spaces were too tight,
she said.
Sunday, she found a different
spot.
"I parked across the street at
Metrorail. It was a piece of cake.
I was in and out in minutes,"
she said. "From now on during
the busy stuff, I'll park there.
Otherwise, I'll park on the
street."
City officials have claimed all
along that traffic tie -ups and
long waits in The Shops' 1,800 -
spot garage could be avoided if
visit make use of the
t,800 spaces at Metrorail.
At no time since The Shops
opened at the start of the year
have more than a couple of hun-
dred cars parked there, City
Manager Charles Scurr said.
That number nearly quadrupled
during the busy weekend.
South Miami Assistant Cite
Manager and Planning Director
Sabrata Basu said Tuesday he
has not received any negative
feedback from residents con-
cerning the weekend festival.
"I haven't heard any major
complaints about traffic or the
parking," he said. "We also kept
an eye on the residential areas,
and there have been no signifi-
cant issues."
Herald staff writer Charle
Rabin can be reached by e -ma2 .
at crsbin @hastd.00m
STRINGING ALONG
The International Arts and Crafts Festival brought an esti-
mated 150,000 visitors to South Miami. Above, B.J. Lang
demonstrates the art of weaving. At right, a close -up view
shows the details of the technique. At far right, soloist Bob
Culberton plays the Chapman Stick.
KENDALL ■.SOUTH MIAI
it ctrl
RAL GABLES 0 RICHMOND
IGH.
2 KENDALL
Me Miami
Fhotoe by $M OM DELdADO / For me HerW
■ SUNILAND i WEST KENDALL ■ PINECREST
ORS;.,
THURSDAY
FEBRUARY 25, 1999
BY LEE STEPHENS
The Red Sunset Merchants Association is
looking forward to the best ever South Miami
International Arts & Crafts Festival, Feb. 20-21.
Approximately 175 artists will be fea-
tured at this year's festival, which is ranked
in the top 200 Fine Craft festivals in the
country by Sunshine Artist magazine.
The festival, now in its 15th year, will be held
on Sunset Dr. between S. Dixie Highway and Red
Road, Saturday and Sunday from 9 am_ to 5 pm.
"We have significantly increased the qual-
ity of the arts this year, said association mem-
ber Sherrie Avery, adding that the artists who
applied this year were of a higher caliber. "`The
7W
reputation is that the better artists like to be a
part of this festival."
Local artist Fred Hunt°irOwfeatured,
poster artist of the festival.
For first time, the festival will also have juried
art by local school children from elementary, mid-
dle and senior high school categories. The students
will have their awn art booth, and a local student
deigned a T -shirt for the children's art exhibit
Entertainment for the festival will
include musical groups, a 30 -foot climbing
wall, story telling and other kids' activities,
food vendors, and of course festivalgoers
can enjoy the new widened sidewalks,
Local merchants on Sunset- Drive will be
openfoe_mgular business throughout thefe'val,
Supportive
Documentation
( For Advertising Campaign )
The Downtown Merchant
March 1999
Downtown Merchants in South Miami are thrilled and excited about the City's changes; about where
the process is leading, and about the City taking a giant step forward to take it's place among South
Florida's very finest communities. But like any type of progress, now that the architect's dreams have
become a reality, there are problems that need to be addressed. The merchants are exhausted, some
near collapse, taking the brunt of this exciting process right in the face ... right in the wallet.
• During the past 2 years, the merchants have suffered an annual 20% to 40% loss of sales because
of construction, congestion, negative press, and lack of parking. This adds up to an average of
$100,000.00 per each business over 20 million dollars in lost revenues for our relatively small
commercial area.
• In order to cope, many merchants have put everything they have and can borrow on the line.
They have sold off assets, mortgaged their homes, liquidated retirement funds, and borrowed all
that they can ... all in hopes of being a part of the future of South Miami.
• And merchants have tighten their belts until they can hardly breathe ... laying off staff, working
endless hours and cutting costs where ever possible. They have been running in emergency mode
for sometime.
• Merchants now face the growing pains of assimilating The Shops of Sunset Place, and the mixed
blessing of huge crowds and cars pouring into streets and parking lots not yet ready to manage
them efficiently.
• And upon the onset of further construction, although parking is definitely needed, a great number
of merchants will not have the resources to survive. There has not been enough recovery time,
income accumulated, debt reduction nor adequate city planning done to ensure a continuation of
business. The impact of "rushed" solutions and "fast tracked" plans will be devastating.
While beautiful, and sure to be an ultimate success, South Miami still looks forward to many long
months, years of smoothing out the rough spots. And although, we have all shared in the challenges of
meeting budgets and making ends meet ... The merchants are the ones who have stood the front lines.
The situation is desperate. The merchants exhausted. The price of progress should not include the
destruction of what is, and has been for generations, a positive force in the community. The merchants
must not be allowed to be sacrificed, used up and thrown away. After bearing the majority of the weight
of this process, and remaining dedicated to their shops, the City, and the promise of what's been
envisioned for South Miami; they now deserve the support, understanding and cooperation of the City
and others to help to fulfill their dreams.
A
w
O
O ou
Cc) O O" ° f p >' O J
8 p X cz
O e� `d U O O b U U W n° u
ro-
> G Q.. Cti.
ro-
°
5 J9 p o °' v
c ->
° a Y 818 V O O n. >
c°
C8 U o�
cc 8
ca o p 1� E V 0- y U >°
Q � � �� E�w�_,.,_ �•� � O`+°� �..-. p U0. �.
iC • .r U 'J � � � G � O . �
Amok
Cd
$ o2"
v
o_o�
-- - .«
w G.
° o 3 urn
E ro E 5 tb 15
Qi
Ln
N
� w
y ,
cc
cc 1.0 °
c� ca 3� � -��Y^ � c.. ❑ � � g �
C3�
''W^
LLZc
O
=o
Yoa :E C4
N
= d. of
W pp
H 00
m t/1 a
CO
A
w
O
O ou
Cc) O O" ° f p >' O J
8 p X cz
O e� `d U O O b U U W n° u
ro-
> G Q.. Cti.
ro-
°
5 J9 p o °' v
c ->
° a Y 818 V O O n. >
c°
C8 U o�
cc 8
ca o p 1� E V 0- y U >°
Q � � �� E�w�_,.,_ �•� � O`+°� �..-. p U0. �.
iC • .r U 'J � � � G � O . �
Amok
Cd
$ o2"
v
o_o�
-- - .«
w G.
° o 3 urn
E ro E 5 tb 15
Qi
Ln
N
� w
y ,
cc
cc 1.0 °
c� ca 3� � -��Y^ � c.. ❑ � � g �
CORAL GABLES GAZETTE o FEBRUARY 10-16,1999
1
By Sebastian del Mdrmol
Three weeks and thousands of
cars_ after the Shops at Sunset
Place opened in downtown, South
Miami residents are still figuring
out how to cope with their new
big brother and the traffic con-
gestion he's brought to the City of
Pleasant Living.
The numbers are staggering.
According to Pam Weller, gen-
eral manager of the Shops, on
certain weekend days the Shops
parking lot turned over almost
four times — roughly equivalent
to parking about 7,500 cars. And
that's only in the Shops.
Add to that the litany of mall -
goers who park in nearby garages,
legally or illegally, on the street
or on the lawns of residences and
the situation seems even more
desperate.
Despite some stop -gap mea-
sures to curb traffic and parking
problems - including a trolley
service and additional city em-
ployees, directing traffic — the
city; has yet to make any kind of
dent in the situation.
"Initially the traffic resulting
from the Shops was an absolute
disaster for our neighborhood,"
said Kathy Deutsch, who lives
west of Red Road (SW 57 Ave.
near SWI 80 St.
She said that cut- through traf-
fic was overwhelming her neigh-
borhood and presenting substan-
tial dangers to residents who like
to walk their dogs and take baby
strollers around in the problem
area.
At the city's last commission
meeting, Deutsch and a bunch of
her neighbors who live near down-
town South. Miami asked for the
citx`t�g deve%p a plan,to address
the.parki ig and 'traffic pro'bleniS
affecting surrounding residential
neighborhoods.
The city commission will take
the first step in developing such a
plan when it holds a workshop at
6 p.m. at the Sheraton Four Points
Hotel, 5959 SW 71st St. on
Wednesday, Feb. 10.
As well as givingpresentations,
city staff will attempt to answer
what surely will be an onslaught
of questions from residents.
"We have three pages of notes
from citizens we will try to an-
swer," said Mayor Julio Robaina.
Among the suggestions that
Deutsch said residents would
make was the possible barricad-
ing of streets during certain dates
and times.
"We have to sit down with the
city to figure out what can be
done. It's pretty disturbing," she
said.
"A year ago we mentioned all
this to the city commission but it
hasn't been addressed properly,"
Deutsch said.
While Weller said that the
Shops would not be part of
Wednesday's workshop, she did
say that the mall was doing it's
part to deflect traffic out of down-
town South Miami.
She said., that the mall had
already contracted out an inde-
pendent parking attendant to fa-
cilitate public parking at the
Metrorail station from Thursday
to Sunday, although the facility
was I currently being
underutilized.
Weller also said that the mall
had hired more traffic directors
and that the mall's developers,
the Simon Property Group, was
currently negotiating with Tire
Kingdom, 5814 S. Dixie High-
way, for the possible purchase of
the property adjacent, to the
Shops 4 ::: 3 > A•r 4rl4
"` That property would" then
likely be converted into additional
parking space. j.
PINECREST TRIBUNE
A.
The down si
BY ROSS BROWARNIK
January 18 - 31, 1999
de of progress
new mega - shopping and entertainment
complex that is going up a few blocks
For the past year, this away from my favorite restaurant.
column has been devoted to While only a fraction of its tenants
sharing useful, tried -and- have thus far opened (not the least of
ry' true tips and techniques that which is a movie mega -plex which sports
can help businesses be more no fewer than two dozen theaters!), this
successful in their marketing and adver- shopping "heaven" is already causing
tising efforts. hell for many of South Miami's mainstay
Judging by the letters and email I businesses.
have received, many of you have put You see, the developers of this com-
these ideas to work in your own compa- plex- which, by the way, is nearly five
nies and have found them to be most times the size of Cocowalk in the Grove -
beneficial. predict that the average shopping day
Sometimes, however, no matter how will bring upwards of 50,000 people
diligent you may be in operating your through its gargantuan gates. At first
--business;- -- regardless - -o€ - how - hard - you - -- read,- -that-startling- statistic-- sounds-like a - - -- - --
have worked to build a loyal clientele, real windfall for all South Miami mer-
factors which', are beyond your control chants. That is, until you consider
may suddenly arise that can ultimately another even more startling fact: the
destroy all you have worked so hard to developers of the project, with the bless -
achieve. ing of the city planners, have provided
for a mere 1,700 parking spaces on -site,
A case in point.
This point was hammered home to
me the other day when I went to have
lunch at my favorite little restaurant in
South Miami- which also happens to be
a client of mine.
In its ten years in business, this
restaurant has rightfully earned a repu-
tation as one of Miami's best. It has
developed legions of regular customers
who frequent it morning, noon and
night. It is almost always packed as it was
on the day to which :I' refer. In all my past
visits, I have rarely found parking to be a
problem. But on this day, for the likes of
me I couldn't find a space in front, in
their lot, or even in the immediately
adjacent streets.
I'circled the block several times. Not
A parking space, sight. Then I circled the
next block. Ditto'. And the next block
after that. Voila! Could it be? Yes, finally,
after nearly 15 minutes, I fortunately
found a space, albeit three blocks away.
"What the heck is going on ?" I asked
myself. "A parade? An art show ?"
Then it dawned on me: the question
wasn't what the heck is going on, but
rather what the heck is going up.
Bigger ain't
necessarily better.
The answer, I soon realized, was the
with only another 500 or so extraneous
metered spaces (presently with only a
two-hour time limit) in the immediate
vicinity.
So what's the answer?
It don't take no rocket scientist to do
the math: it all adds up to pure havoc for
anyone who chooses to visit not only the
mega -mall, but any of their favorite
South Miami establishments.
To be fair, there are plans in the
works' to' erect a nearby parking garage
which will accommodate another thou-
sand or so vehicles. But its - 9clted -n1Md
completion date is nearly a year down"
the road, and even a thousand more
spaces probably isn't going to complete-
ly alleviate the problem.
So what's a savvy marketeer to do?
For once in my long and illustrious
career, I don't have an easy answer.
Instead, I have one simple question
for our esteemed city planners and com-
missioners:
Why?
Ross Browarnik has been an advertising
copywriter and creative director for more than
20 years and is president of Browarnik
Advertising; Inc. He can be reached by phone
at 305- 663 - 0670, by fax at 305- 284 -8290 or
by e -mgil at rossb@netmx.net.
?O W
o a o
o �o �
_
o
W 0
;cD (l
m n m
0
° a
2. CD
C5
N
3 0
3 5
c 3
=r
m do
O.�
N
p
3
°.
m
N
m
= S
cc97r
CD CL 20
wie
1
c
A'
o
3
Ire
N
rl O
C �
i�
1 rn
Mw
!nom
0>M
m m
D 2
mz+F
-
ov Z
Om
H, 0 :
m to /1
v
00
rm
Do
no
mr OMr
mD C
Z �7
m
'0—q
n C
m
0) 90
CND
r
00MA
oW w.w c
7 m
R" w O. n
°
o
E ° "
n = 3 S
< w w
4c
O
c3o E •o a
Ow7c.
< 3 c
C � O
0
o _.
.? w
y0o�
nj•aG 5O "0w
g�•
7'b 0 14 0 vfii. vi 0
Er 0
CD
_ 7 ^
� � '� coo o. �'• 'ao
na y N ;g CD
0 °
3 n n 7 an o
c w o.c10 11 E,�'cco 3 o m1T
�O0Ocnc,w0°. 7 ^<o mo
_ = aS
° H acco y c° ° cn>
w
E nnp•°�x°°°'o
^'ro° w ° xm
o � m
wwnp ° .n n�m�
< °cwo ogg
g _ <asS3.lz
n D 7 U ^ y N w n n
o.o ~ a• y 0.0
" O N H I S a •- O
x.00
CA FT hQQ b d7c'N. ?'Ci j
wry 5w w,o E C w K°q
c74°� W�Ep
o
nw7•��coc cos
°w4°.»,.c tr Oc
H� O S w
�C r- 00 pw�c v�i: ° 3
p a E
v E w H°= y a
05
p
o�c".
c w 0 o
n ti Nwi 7' n O N H
*NON"
On
e f
�r.:i
M� •
M•
�43
� M.d
o
a s o .cEo c'.p o w o °� Er o= E E 0 0 a _-d ErF cc7 C.,� ° E,c=•E — n,°- -o 3 w o•a H w w n° < 3 7- :E N
r. O• �' ^ �f •�G E „�' p [�D �p V� �T •p O n Pi ti 0 0 O ^ � _ �y (o p• — 8-2 c� m`. y O ^•� `r C. W � ° 0,0
A
Y • � << .•. d �. w� 3 7 ,< [D ^? � :+ y C�' ° n cD O' v' Q � E' p N rOi� c 6 Pte' 'J " n .w•. � in..0 w (D Q' ... e� O 7 ^ O (D � � .^7' to
c Hti ti v �°o 7nw nv nop : 77 075 w'o x
A^ C�7 W w cnw o w co w_ r y H o o ap n ti w v n 7 ti Kn ppn an `° 3 y•n °
Zacaooc°<o�o�< °coy ^aya"c°ng°onv^°FOw ° <���— ,°H"�o�°a��w o�W�y��o�"7E vw _mom, -g
_ C� m <
w�cnco Fwd ^w -L ^°Eo pw wti wx7 ypa7 5l wE"OtTa0�0OO^G0
�Q.o +icao�°a,wv �•.,�o Axo �7- .+ ?.<y 5.7. o,Ln4;o 5.:; �, Ga N70c nn.ocunoyN4 A
A b a c N o a° � n �2 C Fr C, p n' " zj3 G "o `r co ^=.� O E W nao� ° nw �.w 7 w OO W 0 p -p-
$ F coo °• � w w•Q 3 a ono c' o n,0 a o z o w ° o a aw o.0 o 3 n E. E o n °ago o av ^
0.A R n 3 - o n C. O cy :I :e y 7C � 3' w � � � � o a.� cna a'. to 0 ci v7^ N n S 00 °a � k n w o � ° O• � W n °n c n n:
o , ° �E' "E� ^cam �w0 n' �ao,-n, a o4°s<� in»��oE »wa �yn�mo�o a� no - < -W
J-
n o" Cl ow ysafD TAWa o�° 7 N. dooa` Ra'7fD ;` oo ",.o _o? 8 owaaw, w y
a 8w v o anop E. �y n4°a0Q4°C• wc�o °rr � onoc nCn v ° aoo
no .0 w °w way�9 �y.o N oaw" ° ,c �c w nE ncc
17C 7 w v co w w'ov c< E o o w ocv 0 7 c o a a o w E° H 3
�5 <^ anfto °oo7oa7oaa�0. Hy° o3ww o°onc<of9py N °oo o (D no 0- Ewovccno' .c°v ��
- - - -- n ^E oa 7.7< coo ^tia --5. G
m
S
m
z
D
r
W
c
z
D
m
z
co
u
..................
LOW W
1
2 City of South Miami
3 Regular City Commission Minutes
4 April 20,1999
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
CALL TO ORDER:
The City Commission of the City of South Miami, Florida met
in regular session on Tuesday, April 20, 1999 beginning at 7:43
p.m., in the City Commission Chambers, 6130 Sunset Drive. The
following members of the City Commission were present, Mayor
Julio Robaina, Vice Mayor Armando Oliveros, Jr., Commissioners
David D. Bethel, Mary Scott Russell and Horace G. Feliu.
Also in attendance were City Manager Charles D. Scurr,
Assistant City Manager Diana Morris, Assistant City Manager
Subrata Basu, City Attorney Earl G. Gallop, and City Clerk
Ronetta Taylor.
A. Invocation:
Commissioner Feliu delivered the Invocation. A moment of
silence was observed for the victims and their families in
Littleton, CO. A moment of silence was also observed for Mr.
Charles Christie on his recovery from surgery.
B. Pledge of Allegiance:
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited in unison.
C. Presentation(s):
There were none
ITEMS FOR THE COMMISSION'S CONSIDERATION:
Approval of Minutes:
Special City Commission Minutes - April 5, 1999
Moved by Vice Mayor Oliveros, seconded by Commissioner Feliu
to approve the minutes as presented.
There being no discussion, the motion passed by a 5 -0 vote.
REGULAR CITY COMMISSION
MINUTES - April 20, 1999
Vice Mayor Oliveros: Yea
Commissioner Russell: Yea
Commissioner Feliu: Yea
Commissioner Bethel: Yea
Mayor Robaina: Yea
1
1 Mayor Robaina asked the representative from Cable Satellite
2 to come forward- for comments.
3
4 Ivette Diaz, the City's Communication Officer provided the
5 Commission members with a quick overview as to how the City had
6 arrived at this point. She shared that a lot of complaints were
7 received from the residents about the broadcast quality of
8 Channel 5.
9
10 Mr. Rick Hensley, Vice President of Finance for Cable
11 Satellite appeared before the City Commission and detailed what
12 precautions would be taken to ensure that the broadcast quality
13 is enhanced. He said after investigating the situation it was
14 determined that the problem was really with the taping equipment
15 at City Hall. He said that Cable Satellite would purchase seven
16 (7) new taping machines, along with some additional editing
17 equipment and other items.
18
19 Mayor Robaina related that the City has been working
20 diligently on this problem because of all the complaints that
21 have been received. He said that Cable Satellite is providing
22 this equipment and maintenance to the City free of charge. Cable
23 Satellite has taken the responsibility to provide quality
24 broadcasting for the residents.
25
26 Mr. Hensley anticipated having the equipment installed by
27 the next regular City Commission meeting.
28
29 Manager Scurr said this would really broaden the City's
30 ability to broadcast and is a real positive step forward for
31 Cable Satellite to become a part of the community.
32
33 Ms. Diaz acknowledged Mayor Robaina for his support.
34
35 Mr. Hensley encouraged the Commission members and
36 administrative staff to share with Cable Satellite any other
37 ideas they may have that would help Channel 5.
38
39 Commissioner Russell inquired as to whether or not the City
40 would be obligating itself because of the franchise agreement.
41
42 Attorney Gallop said that the city wasn't obligating itself
43 to Cable Satellite
44
45 Mayor Robaina indicated that Commissioner Bethel would be
46 working with him on this particular project. He related that the
47 wall on 62"d Avenue and 64th Street is in need of repairs. He
48 said the City wanted to work with the residents in this area for
49 their input.
REGULAR CITY COMMISSION 2
MINUTES - April 20, 1999
1 The following individuals appeared before the City
2 Commission in support of keeping the neighborhood wall up on 62nd
3 Avenue and 64th Street.
4
5 1. Lee Perry of 6221 SW 62nd Terrace
6 2. Mr. & Mrs. Walker of 6255 SW 62nd Terrace
7 3. Willie Fletcher of 6253 SW 62nd Court
8 4. Ulysses Williams of 6251 SW 62nd Court
9 5. Job Aigueta of 6321 SW 62 °d Court; and
10 6. Lizbeth Mendez of 6259 SW 62nd Court
11
12 Mayor Robaina emphasized that this wall is on private
13 property therefore, the City isn't financially responsible for
14 the repairs. He stressed that it is a very costly project to
15 undertake. He further suggested putting a landscape buffer there
16 as well to beautify the area.
17
18 Commissioner Russell said that the City's Landscaping Plan
19 would make it acceptable. She said there is something in the
20 Parklands for beautification of intersections.
21
22 Vice Mayor Oliveros suggested having the Wounded Healers do
23 the repair and paint the wall.
24
25 Commissioner Feliu suggested installing some type of buffer
26 or guardrail to prevent motorist from colliding with the wall.
27
28 Mayor Robaina asked administration to move forward to
29 collect information on the cost associated with repairing and
30 landscaping this wall.
31
32 2. City Manager's Report:
33 Manager Scurr reported that there have been some really
34 positive developments over the last week. Administration has
35 been working very hard on the construction of Phase One of the
36 Multi - Purpose Center at Murray Park. He said that at the last
37 meeting he'd reported that an unfavorable ruling had been
38 received from Miami -Dade County. He acknowledged Mayor Robaina's
39 Attorney Gallop's assistance in requesting reconsideration from
40 HUD and OCED. He reported that both agencies have reconsidered
41 and advised the City that it will not need to re -bid the Murray
42 Park Project. He related that Miami -Dade County has also been
43 asked to expedite the design phase for Phase Two of the project.
44 He said Miami -Dade County has to approve these things before they
45 go out. He reiterated the fact that the money is available for
46 this project. There is a total of almost 4 Million, which will
47 be enough for both Phase One and Phase Two of the project.
48
49 Mayor Robaina gave an update on the City's request for
50 funding during Dade Days in Tallahassee on April 7 - 8, 1999. He
REGULAR CITY COMMISSION 3
MINUTES - April 20, 1999
1 related that the elected officials worked hard in Tallahassee.
2 He shared that he'd received a phone call earlier in the day,
3 which indicates that the City would be receiving $665,000.00.
4 However, he cautioned that the funding request now has to go
5 through the Governor's office for final approval. He further
6 acknowledged Mr. Simon Codrington for his efforts toward this
7 endeavor.
8
9 Manager Scurr acknowledged and thanked the City's lobbyists.
10 He said the $665,000.00 represented a ten to one on the City's
11 investments, which exceed his expectations.
12
13 Manager Scurr related that while visiting Ludlam Elementary
14 School the flashing yellow lights were never put up on 67th
15 Avenue. With the help of Lucy Diaz from Miami Dade County
16 Commissioner Reboredo's office this was taken care of.
17
18 Manager Scurr said the City has run into a couple of
19 glitches with the Y2K update. This process has been deferred for
20 approximately thirty days.
21
22 Manager Scurr said discussions were held about changing the
23 City's Code Enforcement provision. He said the rewriting of the
24 City's Code is a fairly complicated task. He anticipated having a
25 draft ordinance prepared for the May 18th Commission meeting.
26
27 Manager Scurr said there are a couple of items on tonight's
28 agenda that relate to the Community Relations Board [CRB] . CRB
29 is very serious about their charge and really want to be a
30 positive instrument in the City for ethnic and racial
31 understanding. He said they want to adopt a pro- active as well
32 as a re- active role. He said a $5,000.00 funding request is
33 being made. This is the same funding that is given to the
34 Historic Preservation Board and the Commission on the Status
35 Women. He said the Board is working on being racially and
36 ethnically harmonious. When the original ordinance was drafted
37 re- establishing the Community Relations Board it called for a
38 chair and vice -chair to be appointed. The majority members feel
39 quite strongly that they'd prefer to have two co- chairs. He said
40 the membership wanted the flexibility to have both a chair and a
41 vice -chair or ultimately co- chairs for this Board.
42
43 Manager Scurr announced that the CRA Advisory Board training
44 session would take place on Saturday, April 24t`' at 10:00 a.m.
45 He invited to public to attend.
46
47 Manager Scurr referenced the official agenda and related
48 that there is an item that deals with the tree replacement at
49 Dante Fascell Park. He thanked Commissioner Russell and the
50 Landscape Committee for their input. Part of this process would
REGULAR CITY COMMISSION 4
MINUTES - April 20, 1999
1 include sending out a flyer to everyone in this community. He
2 emphasized that communication is very important.
3
4 Commissioner Bethel related that the CAA Board had met and
5 voiced concern about the letter that was sent to the City
6 regarding South Miami Market. He said nothing has been done
7 about the traffic situation on 64th Street approaching 67th
8 Avenue. He conveyed that this situation is going to cause a
9 terrible accident in this area because of motorist turning right.
10
11 Mr. Fernando Rodriguez, the City's Public Works Director
12 related that the Public Works department is aware of this item.
13
14 Mayor Robaina related that the City needed to do temporary
15 re- stripping until the bulk of the project is completed.
16
17 Manager Scurr anticipated having the South Miami Market as a
18 topic for the CRB members to discuss on tomorrow evening.
19
20 Commissioner Bethel shared that he's also received
21 complaints about the street sweeper only sweeping on one side of
22 the street.
23
24 Mr. Rodriguez said that this issue would also be addressed.
25
26 Commissioner Feliu inquired about the status of the
27 negotiations with the Comras /Simon Group regarding the parking
28 garage on 71st Street.
29
30 Mr. Basu, the City's Assistant Manager and Planning Director
31 indicated that there has been three - negotiation session thus far.
32 The project is still being defined. There area also a number of
33 issues that haven't been resolved. A model and more definition
34 of the project will be presented at the next negotiation meeting.
35
36 Manager Scurr said there has been a lot of discussion, some
37 accurate and not so accurate information circulating about what
38 is being proposed. Administration would like to have a workshop
39 in May specifically on this project because of the proposed
40 changes for public input.
41
42 Commissioner Feliu inquired about the lead negotiator's
43 performance in these negotiations.
44
45 Manager Scurr said this is a team effort. The CRA Director
46 is the technically head of the negotiating team and is supported
47 in that effort by the CRA Consultant Mr. Delaney, Subrata Basu
48 with legal support from Luis Figueredo as well as the City's CRA
49 General Counsel John Dellagloria. He said everything is done in
50 the Sunshine and notices are posted.
REGULAR CITY COMMISSION rJ.
MINUTES - April 20, 1999
1
2 Commissioner Feliu questioned as to whether or not the City
3 was getting its money's worth from the CRA Consultant.
4
5 Manager Scurr said that at this point "yes."
6
7 Mr. Basu opined the CRA Consultant is involved with the
8 issues that relate to CRA. He shared that his role on the
9 negotiating team is from a planning perspective.
10
11 Commissioner Feliu related that the rationale behind his
12 questions is whether or not the City could do without a CRA
13 Consultant at this stage of the game,. The reason for this is to
14 save the City some money. He said based on some of the feedback
15 he's gotten from Mr. Delaney he felt that he might be out of
16 touch with what the Community wants. He opined that Mr. Delaney
17 has done well for the City with respect to obtaining a CRA. He
18 opined that Mr. Delaney and has done the job well. He opined
19 that someone from the Community that has expertise in community
20 development should be brought on board.
21
22 Commissioner Feliu directed staff to draft a resolution to
23 terminate Mr. Delaney's contract for the next Commission meeting.
24
25 Mayor Robaina reminded Commissioner Feliu that the City was
26 in the mist of negotiations with the developer. He conveyed that
27 he wanted to make sure the City has the opportunity to get the
28 best for the buck. He encouraged Commissioner Feliu to sit with
29 Mr. Delaney and explain his rationale.
30
31 Commissioner Feliu opined that the best thing for the City
32 at this particular time is to let Mr. Delaney go.
33
34 Vice Mayor Oliveros opined that a Commission liaison should
35 be appointed to go to every negotiation meeting to ensure that
36 the Commission is kept abreast. He recommended Commissioner
37 Feliu for this purpose.
38
39 Commissioner Feliu said that he didn't have a problem with
40 being the liaison. He conveyed that he had full confidence in
41 the administrative staff and supports them wholeheartedly.
42
43 Vice Mayor Oliveros volunteered to be the Commission Liaison
44 to the negotiating team for the 71St garage project.
45
46 By acclamation Vice Mayor Oliveros was appointed as the
47 Commission liaison to the negotiating team.
48
49 After there were no other questions or comments for the City
50 Manager this report was concluded.
REGULAR CITY COMMISSION 6
MINUTES - April 20, 1999
1
2
3
4 3. City Attorney's Report:
5
6 Attorney Gallop conveyed that he had nothing to report under
7 the City Attorney's Report but would entertain any questions the
8 Commission members might have.
9
10 Commissioner Russell inquired about the watering schedule
11 for the plant's planted on the median near the SHAW PUD.
12
13 Administration said they would provide this information.
14
15 Moved by Vice Mayor Oliveros, seconded by Commissioner
16 Russell to add the following item to the official agenda. "A
17 RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
18 MIAMI, FLORIDA, RELATING TO RECOGNIZING THE HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE
19 OF STILTSVILLE TO THE SOUTH FLORIDA COMMUNITY AND SEEKING THE
20 PRESERVATION OF STILTSVILLE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE."
21
22 There being no discussion, the motion passed by a 5 -0 vote.
23
24 Vice Mayor Oliveros: Yea
25 Commissioner Russell; Yea
26 Commissioner Feliu: Yea
27 Commissioner Bethel: Yea
28 Mayor Robaina: Yea
29
30 CONSENT AGENDA
31
32 RESOLUTION NO. 81 -99 -10705
33 4. A RESOLUTION OF THE ,MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
34 CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, RELATING TO THE CODE
35 ENFORCEMENT BOARD; RE- APPOINTING DAN MCCREA TO SERVE
36 FOR A TWO YEAR TERM ENDING APRIL 20, 2001 OR UNTIL A
37 SUCCESSOR IS DULY APPOINTED AND QUALIFIED; PROVIDING
38 FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE'.
39 (Mayor Robaina) 3/5
40
41 RESOLUTION NO. 82 -99 -10706
42 5. A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
43 CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, RELATING TO THE COMMUNITY
44 RELATIONS BOARD, AUTHORIZING THE SUM OF $5,000.00 FROM
45 ACCOUNT NUMBER 01- 2100 -519 -8310 "SEED MONEY" FOR THE
46 COMMUNITY RELATIONS BOARD.
47 (Mayor Robaina, Commissioners Feliu & Bethel) 3/5
48
49
REGULAR CITY COMMISSION 7
MINUTES - April 20, 1999
1 RESOLUTION NO. 83 -99- 10707
2 6. A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
3 CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, RELATING TO CONSULTING
4 ATTORNEY FEES FOR COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY,
5 AUTHORIZING PAYMENT TO JOHN DELLAGLORIA FROM ACCOUNT
6 #610 - 1120 - 554 -3415, CRA GENERAL LEGAL.
7 3/5
8 RESOLUTION NO. 84- 99- 10708
9 7. A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
10 CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, RELATING TO ATTORNEY'S
11 FEES; APPROVING ATTORNEY'S FEES FOR NAGIN GALLOP
12 FIGUEREDO, P.A. IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,822.86 CHARGING
13 $431.71 TO ACCOUNT NO. 1500- 3435, CONSULTING -REAL
14 PROPERTY /FORECLOSURE, CHARGING $1,764.01 TO ACCOUNT NO.
15 608- 1910 -521- 3100, PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AND, CHARGING
16 THE REMAINDER TO ACCOUNT NO. 1500 -3410 -3410, LEGAL
17 SERVICES NON- RETAINER; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
18
19 Moved by Mayor Robaina, seconded by Commissioners Russell
20 and Bethel to approve the Consent Agenda, with the City Clerk
21 assigning the next available numbers.
22
23 There being no discussion, the motion passed by a 5 -0
24 vote.
25
26 Vice Mayor Oliveros Yea
27 Commissioner Russell: Yea
28 Commissioner Feliu: Yea
29 Commissioner Bethel: Yea
30 Mayor Robaina: Yea
31
32 ORDINANCE (S) SECOND READING PUBLIC HEARING (S)
33
34 8. AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
35 CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, RELATING TO THE LAND
36 DEVELOPMENT CODE, AMENDING SECTION 20 -7.7 (B), ENTITLED
37 "BUILDING AND THEIR PLACEMENT - MAIN STREETS, SUNSET &
38 RED ROAD," SECTION 20 -7.7 (C'), ENTITLED REQUIRED
39 ELEMENTS - MAIN STREETS, SUNSET DRIVE & RED ROAD," AND
40 SECTION 20- 7.11(B), ENTITLED "BUILDINGS AND THEIR
41 PLACEMENT - GENERAL PROVISIONS, APPLY TO ALL,"
42 PROVIDING FOR ARCADE AND AWNING STANDARDS; PROVIDING
43 FOR SEVERABILITY, CONFLICT AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (1St
44 Reading - March 2, 1999) (Staff recommends deferral)
45
46 Moved by Mayor Robaina, seconded by Commissioner Russell to
47 defer this item to May 4, 1999 City Commission meeting.
48
REGULAR CITY COMMISSION 8
MINUTES -April 20, 1999
1 Mr. Basu explained the Hometown Plan requires the developer
2 to build arcades on certain streets over the public right -of -way.
3 He said there is a conflict with the South Florida Building Code.
4 At this point the Code does not allow permanent construction over
5 the public - right -of way. In reviewing the ordinance the Planning
6 Board suggested that it be delayed for more research to find out
7 what other cities have done.
8
9 There being no further discussion, the motion to defer
10 passed by a 5 -0 vote.
11
12 Commissioner Bethel: Yea
13 Commissioner Feliu: Yea
14 Vice Mayor Oliveros: Yea
15 Commissioner Russell: Yea
16 Mayor Robaina: Yea
17
18 9. AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
19 CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, RELATING TO THE LAND
20 DEVELOPMENT CODE MODIFYING AND SUSPENDING CERTAIN
21 PROVISIONS THAT ALLOW FOR THE REDUCTION OF REQUIRED
22 PARKING SPACES, FOR A PERIOD OF NINE MONTHS, THEREBY
23 ENABLING THE CITY TO ASSESS THE IMPACT OF THE SHOPS AT
24 SUNSET PLACE ON THE DOWNTOWN PARKING SUPPLY, EVALUATE
25 THE APPROPRIATENESS OF SUCH PROVISIONS AND PREPARE
26 NECESSARY AMENDMENTS; PROVIDING THAT ORDINANCES IN
27 CONFLICT SHALL NOT BE IN FORCE AND EFFECT DURING THIS
28 TIME PERIOD; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, ORDINANCES IN
29 CONFLICT, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (1st Reading March 2,
30 1999) (Staff recommends deferral)
31 (Commissioner Feliu) 4/5
32
33 Mr. Basu explained that this item as well as the one after
34 this has a similar status. The Land Development Code requires
35 that items be brought back to the Commission within forty five
36 (45) days after its appearance before the Planning Board.
37 Because of the nature of these two items they are being presented
38 to the Hometown District Parking Committee as well. This would
39 not allow for the forty -five (45) day turnaround. He asked that
40 this along with the next item be deferred to the next Commission
41 meeting at which time the recommendation from both the Planning
42 Board and the Hometown District Parking Committee would be
43 available
44
45 Commissioner Feliu inquired as to whether or not there is
46 any pending projects that might benefit for this provision while
47 this item is going through the various Boards before final
48 adoption.
49
REGULAR CITY COMMISSION 9
MINUTES - April 20, 1999
1
2
3
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
Mr. Basu said the property behind 57th Court between 73rd and
74t'' Streets. This is the only vacant lot within the City and
this matter would be before the Planning Board next week.
Manager Scurr said this project has more parking than is
required by the Code.
Moved by Mayor Robaina, seconded by Vice Mayor Oliveros and
Commissioner Russell to defer this item to May 4, 1999 City
Commission meeting.
There being no further discussion, the motion passed by
a 5 -0 vote.
Commissioner Bethel: Yea
Commissioner Feliu: Yea
Vice Mayor Oliveros: Yea
Commissioner Russell: Yea
Mayor Robaina: Yea
10. AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, RELATING TO RELATING TO
THE PARKING REGULATIONS OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE,
AMENDING SECTIONS 20 -3.3 (D) , ENTITLED "PERMIT USE
SCHEDULE," 20 -4.3, ENTITLED "SIGN REGULATIONS" AND
SECTION 20 -4.4 ENTITLED "OFF - STREET PARKING
REQUIREMENTS "; PROVIDING FOR STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES;
PROVIDING FOR REPEAL, SEVERABILITY, AND AN EFFECTIVE
DATE. (1St Reading - March, 2 1999) (Staff recommends
deferral)
Moved by Mayor Robaina, seconded by Commissioner Russell to
defer this item to May 4, 1999 City Commission meeting.
Mr. Basu related that the forty -five (45) day requirement
has not been met.
There being no discussion, the motion to defer passed by a
5 -0 vote.
REGULAR CITY COMMISSION
MINUTES - April 20, 1999
Commissioner Bethel: Yea
Commissioner Feliu: Yea
Vice Mayor Oliveros: Yea
Commissioner Russell: Yea
Mayor Robaina: Yea
RESOLUTION (S) HEARING
There were none
10
1 RESOLUTION (S)
2
3 11. A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY °COMMISSION OF THE
4 CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
5 MANAGER TO DISBURSE THE SUM OF $8,295.00 TO AVENTURA
6 INSTALLATION AND MAINT TREE SERVICE GONZALEZ FOR THE
7 FULL REMOVAL OF 21 AUSTRALIAN PINE TREES AT DANTE
8 FASCELL PARK AND CHARGING THIS DISBURSEMENT TO ACCOUNT
9 NO. 1750-519-4670, "LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE - MAINTENANCE
10 AND REPAIRS OF GROUNDS AND STRUCTURES;" AND DISBURSE
11 THE SUM OF $7,800.00 TO TROPICAL FALLS LANDSCAPING AND
12 MAINTENANCE, INC., TO FURNISH AND PLANT 13 TREES AT
13 DANTE FASCELL PARK AND CHARGING THESE DISBURSEMENTS TO
14 ACCOUNT NUMBER 001 - 0000 - 219 -6300 "ESCROW -WATER
15 MANAGEMENT / DANTE FASCELL PARK."
16 (Commissioner Russell) 3/5
17
18
19 Moved by Commissioner Feliu, seconded by Commissioner Bethel
20 to approve this item, with the City Clerk assigning the next
21 available number.
22
23 Ms. Ana Garcia, the Parks & Recreation Director appeared
24 before the City Commission to explain this project. She said that
25 the Parks & Recreation department would be assisting the Public
26 Works Department with this endeavor.
27
28 Mr. Doug Baker, Maintenance Supervisor in the Parks &
29 Recreation Department appeared before the City Commission to
30 brief them on some of the work that would be taking place at
31 Dante Fascell Park. He said that he was familiar with the work
32 performed by Tropical Falls Landscaping and Maintenance, Inc.
33
34 Mayor Robaina asked if all of the large pine trees would be
35 cut down.
36
37 Manager Scurr said no all of the trees would be cut down.
38 This is a phase program with the first phase involving the
39 removal of 19 Australian Pines. He said these pine trees are
40 hazards and the neighbors are very concerned about the safety of
41 those if these is a hurricane or tropical storm type condition.
42 He detailed the scope of the tree removal and planting project.
43
44 Ms. Garcia said these Australian Pines are also taking away
45 the sun from the surrounding trees.
46
47 Manager Scurr said administration is trying to prevent a
48 ball spot that is why they are going with a small number of large
49 trees instead of a larger number of smaller trees.
REGULAR CITY COMMISSION 1 1
MINUTES - April 20, 1999
1
2 Commissioner Bethel related that from his experience while
3 working at Tropical Park he's aware that those trees can be very
4 dangerous.
5
6 Commissioner Russell commented that the elected officials
7 sitting on the dais did not have any of the related plans in
8 their package for reviewing.
9
10 Mayor Robaina asked if administration had touched base with
11 any of the residents in this area about this project. He said
12 there are a number of very strong park advocates in this area.
13
14 Mr. Baker shared that he's had both positive and negative
15 comments about this project but mostly positive.
16
17 Manager Scurr said letters had been received from a number
18 of residents about safety issues. Before the program is started
19 staff would be going door to door handing out flyers so that the
20 residents will understand what is being done. He emphasized that
21 Miami -Dade County had mandated that the Australian Pines be
22 removed for safety reasons.
23
24 Mayor Robaina invited Ms. McCann to come forward for
25 comments.
26
27 Ms. Cathy McCann appeared before and voiced her support of
28 not cutting down the Australian Pine trees. She opined however,
29 there are some that should come down. She said that there were
30 very few Australian Pine Trees that were lost during Hurricane
31 Andrew. She related that Water Management had taken down some
32 trees. She opined that the City would get a lot of resistance
33 from a majority of the residents in this area.
34
35 Mayor Robaina emphasized the importance of having this
36 community respond to this tree removal and planting project.
37
38 Ms. Garcia clarified that the $7,800 was for planting trees.
39
40 Manager Scurr said one has to understand that the City has a
41 judiciary responsibility to keep the park safe.
42
43 Vice Mayor Oliveros concurred with Mayor Robaina about
44 getting the residents' in this area input.
45
46 Moved by Commissioner Russell, seconded by Commissioner
47 Feliu to defer this item.
48
49 There being no further discussion, the motion to defer
50 passed by a 5 -0 vote.
REGULAR CITY COMMISSION Z 2
MINUTES - April 20, 1999
1
2 RESOLUTION NO. 85 -99 -10709
3 12. A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
4 CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
5 MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH COCA -COLA
6 BOTTLING COMPANY AS AN EXCLUSIVE SUPPLIER OF SOFT
7 DRINKS FOR ALL PROPERTIES /PARKS AND ANCILLARY AREA OF
8 THIS CITY.
9
10 Moved by Mayor Robaina, seconded by Commissioner Russell to
11 approve this item, with the City Clerk assigning the next
12 available number.
13
14 Ms. Garcia congratulated the Commission members on their
15 success in Tallahassee during Dade Days. She said that the city
16 had not been generating income from the sale of soft drinks and
17 this is not only an opportunity to generate income but to bring a
18 community oriented sponsor into South Miami. She detailed the
19 difference between the packages that were submitted by Coca -Cola
20 and Pepsi.
21
22 Mr. a representative with Coca -Cola appeared before
23 the City Commission and detailed some of the things his company
24 has done with other communities.
25
26 Mayor Robaina related that the Hispanic Heritage and the
27 Goombay Festivals would be in South Miami this year and asked
28 whether or not Coca -Cola got involved with events such as this.
29 He asked if Coca -Cola products would also be inside of the new
30 Multi- Purpose Center as well as City Hall.
31
32 Ms. Garcia said that Coca -Cola would be providing the City
33 with some opportunities to generate some money.
34
35 Commissioner Russell commented this is another innovative
36 and creative way to bring funds to the City of South Miami.
37
38 Mr. said that they also encourage local businesses to
39 place a Coca -Cola machine in their place of business and share
40 the proceeds.
41
42 There being no further discussion, the motion passed by a 5-
43 0 vote.
44
45 Commissioner Feliu: Yea
46 Commissioner Bethel: Yea
47 Commissioner Russell: Yea
48 Vice Mayor Oliveros: Yea
49 Mayor Robaina: Yea
50
REGULAR CITY COMMISSION 13
MINUTES - April 20, 1999
1
RESOLUTION NO. 86 -99 -10710
2
13. A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
3
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, RELATING TO RECOGNIZING
4
THE HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE OF STILTSVILLE TO THE SOUTH
5
FLORIDA COMMUNITY AND SEEKING THE PRESERVATION OF
6
STILTSVILLE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
7
(Mayor Robaina) 3/5
8
9
Moved by Mayor Robaina, seconded by Commissioners Bethel
and
10
Russell to approve this item, with the City Clerk assigning
the
11
next number by the City Clerk.
12
13
Mayor Robaina explained why he'd placed this item on
the
14
official agenda. He shared that he'd grown up enjoying
15
Stiltsville and had been asked by Congresswoman Ros- Leithen
to
16
support this effort.
17
18
There being no further discussion the motion passed by a
5 -0
19
vote.
20
21
Commissioner Bethel: Yea
22
Commissioner Feliu: Yea
23
Vice Mayor Oliveros: Yea
24
Commissioner Russell: Yea
25
26 ORDINANCE (S) FIRST READING
27
28 14. AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY - COMMISSION OF THE
29 CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, RELATING TO COMMUNITY
30 RELATIONS BOARD; AMENDING SECTION 2 -26.6 ( C) OF THE
31 CODE OF ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR A CHAIR AND VICE
32 CHAIR OR CO- CHAIRS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
33 ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
34 DATE.
35 (Mayor Robaina, Commissioners Feliu & Bethel) 3/5
36
37 Moved by Mayor Robaina, seconded by Commissioner Bethel to
38 approve this item on first reading with second and public hearing
39 scheduled at the May 4t" City Commission meeting.
40
41 Manager Scurr said this ordinance would allow the Community
42 Relations Board the option of either electing a chair and vice -
43 chair or two co- chairs. One of the primary purposes of the CRB
44 is to foster ethnic and racial understanding. The Board by a
45 vote of 7 -2 feels that at this point in time it would be
46 advantageous to have two co- chairs. He related that at present
47 an Anglo male and African American female share the co -chair
48 positions. He opined this sends out the type of message that the
49 Community is working together. He said this would allow the
REGULAR CITY COMMISSION 14
MINUTES - April 20, 1999
1
Committee to go with the co- chairs or
the chair and vice -chair
2
arrangements.
3
4
Commissioner Russell inquired as to
whether or not there are
5
minutes from the discussions of the Community Relations Board.
6
She suggested making these minutes a part of the Commission's
7
packet so that they are aware of what is
going on.
8
9
Mayor Robaina concurred with
Commissioner Russell's
10
suggestion of having the minutes of the
CRB provided to them.
11
12
There being no further discussion,
the motion passed by a 5-
13
0 vote.
14
15
Commissioner Bethel:
Yea
16
Commissioner Feliu:
Yea
17
Vice Mayor Oliveros:
Yea
18
Commissioner Russell:
Yea
19
Mayor Robaina:
Yea
20
21 PUBLIC REMARKS
22
23 Mr. Terry Huggins appeared before the City Commission to
24 congratulated them for doing an excellent job and for working
25 together to bond the community. He further supported
26 Commissioner Feliu's recommendation of terminating Mr. Delaney's
27 Contract so that the money being paid to him can best be used
28 elsewhere. He opined that Mr. Delaney has done a good job for
29 the City of South Miami.
30
31 Mr. Edward English of 6117 SW 44th Street appeared before
32 the City Commission to address a construction debris problem in
33 his neighborhood between 44th and 48th Streets. He further voiced
34 his concern about a potential hazard whereby in certain areas
35 along 62"d Avenue South bound asphalt was missing which cause
36 cars to sometimes slip off the edge of the road.
37
38 Mayor Robaina informed Mr. English that he'd addressed this
39 issue earlier in the day. He related that he'd spoken with the
40 Assistant Public Works Director for Miami Dade County who'd
41 informed him that they would be out tomorrow morning to complete
42 the project.
43
44 Mr. English inquired about the status of the next Charrette,
45 which was scheduled to occur in his area.
46
47 Manager Scurr said this Charrette would take place in August
48 or September 199.
49
REGULAR CITY COMMISSION 15
MINUTES - April 20, 1999
1 Mayor Robaina conveyed that two individuals have already
2 volunteered for this Charrette.
3
4 Mr. English brought to the Commission's attention the issue
5 of illegal dumping by others in residential trash piles.
6
7 Mayor Robaina indicated that a more stringent ordinance
8 would be forthcoming to address.this issue.
9
10 Mr. English suggested having those residents who witness the
11 dumping to videotape it as proof of the violation. He said that
12 it was brought to his attention that the Miami -Dade County
13 Commission did give its approval to Dadeland Junction, which is a
14 1.7 Million square foot facility. He wondered what type of
15 impact this would have not only on traffic but also lost revenues
16 and lost businesses for the Shops At Sunset Place. He suggested
17 notifying the residents of any plans for the CRA area.
18
19 Mr. Dick Ward appeared before the City Commission to inquire
20 about the trees that were planted on SW 64th Street on the West
21 Side as to whether or not they were planted by the City of South
22 Miami.
23
24 Commissioner Russell said those tresses were planted by
25 another tree planter.
26
27 Mr. Ward related that the trees were dying.
28
29 Commissioner Russell said the same thing was happening in
30 the SHAW PUD. She said the City needed to utilize its watering
31 truck for this purpose.
32
33 Mr. Ward addressed his comments to campaign financing
34 reform. He related that Mayor Robaina was responsible for
35 appointing a Campaign Reform Committee. He emphasized the
36 importance of campaign financing reform.
37
38 Mr. Randy Wiscombe of 6841 SW 77th Terrace appeared before
39 the City Commission to address his comments to the 71St Street
40 Parking Garage. He opined that Mr. Delaney has done his job and
41 its time to move on which would allow for someone to be brought
42 in that is more in touch with the community. He conveyed that
43 the Commission needs to understand that the residents do not want
44 an concrete jungle in the downtown area. He asked if the
45 negotiations were being taped or if minutes were being kept.
46
47 Manager Scurr said that minutes were being kept.
48
49 Mr. Wiscombe suggested having someone whom is not on the
50 negotiation team, take the minutes.
REGULAR CITY COMMISSION 1 6
MINUTES - April 20, 1999
1
2 Manager Scurr reiterated the fact that administration was
3 planning to have a public workshop on the 71St Street Parking
4 Garage.
5
6 Ms. Cathy McCann of 5820 SW 87t`' Street appeared before the
7 City Commission asked if the second reading of the ordinances
8 were deferred to a certain date.
9
10 Attorney Gallop indicated that items that are deferred would
11 automatically go to the next Commission meeting unless otherwise
12 stated.
13
14 Ms. McCann asked if the items would be advertised again.
15
16 Mayor Robaina replied that they would not.
17
18 Ms. McCann said the question has been raised as to how long
19 a lease can be granted to someone for City property. She said
20 the City's Charter states thirty (30) years. The CRA has spoken
21 of it as being much longer. She opined that it would behoove the
22 Commission to commit themselves to upholding the Charter as it
23 now is written and restrict any lease to thirty (30) years. She
24 said there is talk between the residents saying that this
25 Commission is using the CRA as a vehicle for not following the
26 Charter.
27
28 Mr. David Tucker, Sr., of 6556 SW 78th Terrace appeared
29 before the City Commission to comment on the inception of the CRA
30 and the process it evolved from.
31
32 COMMISSION REMARKS
33
34 Vice Mayor Oliveros did not have comments.
35
36 Commissioner Russell did not have comments.
37
38 Commissioner Bethel reminded parents about the "Take your
39 Child to Work" day. He conveyed that he had grant information
40 for commercial establishments fixing up their property in the
41 City and if anyone was interested to give him a call. He shared
42 that he'd attended a meeting at St. John A.M.E. Church where some
43 of the young men in the program wanted some sort of evening
44 activity to participate in. Because of this the Parks &
45 Recreation Department has initiated an adult basketball league
46 starting May 11 - June 24. This would give the young adults an
47 opportunity to participate in constructive organized activity.
48
49 Commissioner Feliu related that he understood Mr. Tucker's
50 comments. He related that some of the comments made earlier
REGULAR CITY COMMISSION 17
MINUTES - April 20, 1999
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
clearly underestimates the great job administration is doing and
the ability to obtain information regarding other cities or
CRA's. He said this information is not just privileged to Mr.
Delaney. He said this shows a lack of trust to the individuals
the City has on board. He said there would be a resolution on
the next agenda addressing the issue of Mr. Delaney's contract at
which time members of the City Commission can express their
views. He conveyed his respect for his colleagues even though
there might be a difference of opinion.
Mayor Robaina conveyed that this Commission had a healthy
respect for each other and is fair to everyone. He addressed Mr.
Ward's, comments about campaign reform. He reminded Mr. Ward that
Commissioner Feliu and not he sponsored this legislature. He
shared that Mr. Ward is the only individual that has volunteered
to serve on this Committee.
Mayor Robaina reiterated that this Commission adheres to and
supports the City's Charter. He related that there would be
public workshops on the 71St Parking Garage.
Mayor Robaina asked that Manager Scurr bring back a more
stringent ordinance at the next meeting addressing code
enforcement. He said the road and drainage construction behind
Taco Bell starts April 30th. He related that citizens have asked
if a sign could be erected in front of City Hall similar to what
the PTSA has at Ludlam Elementary.
Manager Scurr said typically those type of illuminated signs
are not found in the City except on School Board property
Mayor Robaina invited everyone out to the Family and Friends
Day celebration at St. John A.M.E. Church.
There being no further business to come before this Body,
the meeting adjourned at 10:05 p.m., with Commissioner Feliu
delivering inspirational parting words.
Attest:
City Clerk
REGULAR CITY COMMISSION
MINUTES - April 20, 1999
Approved
Mayor
to
1 City of South Miami
2 Community Redevelopment Agency Minutes DRAFT
3 March 1, 1999
4
5 The City of South Miami Community Redevelopment Agency met in regular session on
6 Monday, March 1, 1999 beginning at 7: 30 p.m., in the City Commission Chambers, 6130 Sunset
7 Drive. The following members of the Agency were present, Chairperson Julio Robaina, Vice -
8 Chairperson Armando Oliveros, Jr., Members Horace G. Feliu, David D. Bethel, Mary Scott
9 Russell, and James Bowman with Rubystine Anderson arriving at 7:40 p.m.
10
11 Also in attendance were CRA Consultant Don Delaney, CRA Director Diana Morris,
12 CRA General Counsel John Dellagloria and CRA Secretary Ronetta Taylor.
13
14 Approval of the Minutes:
15 January 19, 1999 and February 16, 1999
16
17 Moved by Member Bethel, seconded by Vice- Chairperson Oliveros to approve the
18 minutes as presented.
19
20 There being no discussion, the motion passed by a 6 -0 vote.
21
22 Member Bethel: Yea
23 Member Bowman: Yea
24 Member Feliu: Yea
25 Vice - Chairperson Oliveros: Yea
26 Member Russell: Yea
27 Chairperson Robaina: Yea
28
29 Trolley Update
30 CRA Director Morris outlined the new trolley route; each day two loops would be ran
31 with the first loop stopping at South Miami Hospital, City Hall/Library, Metrorail and Shops At
32 Sunset Place; the second loop will stop across from the Senior Citizen building [62nd Avenue]
33 making the service accessible to Lee Park and surrounding areas, City Hall, Winn Dixie, and
34 Metrorail She said that signs announcing approximate pick -up time for the additional trolley
35 stops would be posted. She said that from 5:00 p.m.., until stopping time the trolley route would
36 include Metrorail, and the Shops At Sunset Place.
37
38 Ms. Morris informed the Agency members that the advertising features would be erected
39 along the side of the trolley within the next couple of days. This would allow for advertising
40 which would generate additional revenue.
41
42 Chairperson Robaina and Member Russell indicated that they'd been told that the trolley
43 hasn't been completing the entire route.
44
45 Ms. Morris said that she would check into this.
46
47 Mr. Delaney said that once the trolley route has stabilized, the CRA would have a
48 product to sell [advertising space].
49
REGULAR CRA MINUTES 1
MARCH 1, 1999
1 Paint Up /Fix Up Project
2 Ms. Morris related that this project was moving slowly somewhat due in part to the
3 illness of Reverend Green. Three homes have already been identified for the initial phase of this
4 project.
5
6 Member Bethel commented for clarification purposes that this paint up /fix up project
7 would only include the outside painting of homes.
8
9 Chairperson Robaina emphasized the importance of fixing up the City owned property
10 located next door to the post office.
11
12 Ms. Morris said that administration was already working on this issue.
13
14 Valet Parking
15 Ms. Morris recounted that at the last CRA meeting the Agency had suggested that
16 administration look into valet parking services with the possibility of utilizing the City's property
17 for this purpose. She indicated that CRA staff is no longer involved with this issue because
18 Manager Scurr had directed Mr. Rodriguez, the City's Public Works Director to review this
19 matter.
20
21 Chairperson Robaina asked what type of improvements would be made to this property.
22
23 Ms. Morris said some of the improvements being considered involves moving the fence
24 surrounding the property back 7 feet., with landscaping fronting the property. She said that at
25 some point the City might want to consider removing the building currently located on the
26 property.
27
28 Manager Scurr related that at this particular time because the building can be utilized to
29 provide some sort of shelter from the elements, administration had not envisioned removing the
30 building.
31
32 Chairperson Robaina asked where would the potential revenue from valet service be
33 deposited in the CRA or General Fund budget?
34
35 Manager Scurr said the funds would be deposited in the City's General Fund.
36
37 Member Bethel voiced concern with the lack of security at this property. He voiced his
38 understanding that the Shops At Sunset Place are also utilizing the property.
39
40 Manager Scum said that discussions were held with the Shops At Sunset Place about
41 allowing them to utilize the property for the staging of trucks for delivery purposes. He said
42 administration became aware today that the Shops At Sunset were utilizing the property to stage
43 for construction dumpsters. He said those dumpsters if not already would be gone by the end of
44 the week.
45
46 Chairperson Robaina inquired about the process that would be used for the valet parking
47 service.
48
49 Manager Scurf said the City would go through a bidding process.
50
REGULAR CRA MINUTES 2
MARCH 1, 1999
1 Administrative Issues
2 Ms. Morris related that the Post Office has put out a request for bids to do the landscape
3 work.
4
5 Member Anderson shared that some have interpreted the improvements being made at the
6 post office as an indication that it is being relocated from the neighborhood.
7
8 Interlocal Agreement
9 Mr. Delaney reported that Miami -Dade County has not as of yet scheduled a meeting to
10 discuss the Interlocal Agreement. They did respond to staff proposal as it related to the
11 definition of "revenue." He addressed the concern raised by a resident as to whether or not the
12 CRA Interlocal Agreement had the power to zone or rezone. He said that the CRA Interlocal
13 Agreement gave no such power. He referenced the CRA Plan, Section 2, page 13 holds the
14 zoning powers to the City of South Miami and not the CRA. He referenced Section 4, page 18
15 of the CRA Plan also holds that power away from the CRA and leaves it with the City of South
16 Miami. He opined that the language was clear however, he would ask the Miami -Dade County
17 Attorney's office to make this language even more clearly indicating that the CRA did not have
18 the power to zone or rezone.
19
20 Chairperson Robaina conveyed that people were interpreting the CRA Plan differently.
21 He emphasized the importance of making the language explicit enough so that there wouldn't
22 been any margin for error.
23
24 Training for new CRA Board members and CRA Advisory Board
25 Ms. Morris conveyed, now that there is a full compliment to the CRA Advisory Board
26 and the newly appointed members of the CRA it would be most beneficial to do a training
27 session.
28
29 Mr. Delaney emphasized the importance of the training session for the CRA Advisory
30 Board and newly appointed CRA members. He said this could also be a refresher course for
31 members of the City Commission.
32
33 Chairperson Robaina said that he'd like to also open this workshop to the general public.
34 This would provide the citizens with an opportunity to be enlightened as well.
35
36 Mr. Delaney recommended having a Saturday workshop. He suggested that those
37 individuals with questions should have them written down on index cards and have them
38 available during this workshop.
39
40 Chairperson Robaina conveyed to the listening audience that this workshop would be a
41 good time for those individuals with questions and concern's to have them addressed.
42
43 Semi-Annual Meeting and Public Workshop
44 Ms. Morris indicated that this semi- annual meeting and public workshop is another
45 opportunity for public input. There is a provision in the CRA Plan that states that there would
46 be a semi- annual public workshop.
47
48 Mr. Delaney suggested inviting all those entities that originally participated in the
49 development of the CRA Plan to this semi- annual meeting and public workshop.
50
REGULAR CRA MINUTES 3.
MARCH 1, 1999
1 Commissioner Russell suggested inviting Hometown, Inc.
2
3 This workshop and semi-annual meeting was scheduled for April 5, 1999 beginning at
4 7:30 p.m.
5
6 Tour of other CRA's
7 Ms. Morris identified the municipalities of Delray Beach, Pompano Beach and Boca
8 Raton as possible areas to tour.
9
10 Vice Chairperson Oliveros indicated that even though it is farther away one of the best
11 possible CRA's is in West Palm Beach. He asked Mr. Delaney his opinion of which CRA's
12 would be most appropriate for the City to visit.
13
14 Mr. Delaney said that he didn't just want to do all residential or all commercial CRA.
15 Pompano Beach's CRA has a housing project; Delay Beach's CRA has a mix; Boca Raton's
16 CRA has a tremendous downtown area; and West Palm Beach's CRA has everything from
17 rehabbed homes to the revitalization of downtown.
18
19 Member Feliu related that he wanted to visit some areas that have been rehabbed. This is
20 the kind of testimonial he wanted to see whereby people who have been living in houses that
21 have been substandard for years because of an unequal policy of "separate but equal" finally
22 getting the opportunity to fix their homes up.
23
24 Member Russell commented that this is a really great idea.
25
26 Public Comments
27 Mr. David Tucker, Sr., of 6556 SW 78th Terrace appeared before the Community
28 Redevelopment Agency members to asked that notification of this meeting be sent to the other
29 members of the Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board. He reminded everyone
30 that the Charter of the City of South Miami is the law by which all things should be governed.
31
32 Mr. Delaney told Mr. Tucker that providing notification to the Community
33 Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board was a very good suggestion.
34
35 W. Randy Wiscombe of 6821 SW 77`" Terrace appeared before the Community
36 Redevelopment Agency members and suggested including the City's Planning Board members
37 along on the CRA Tour.
38
39 Mr. Ralph Smathers appeared before the City Commission to voice his concern about the
40 proposal to build the 500 space- parking garage [71st Street Parking garage]. He opined that an
41 adequate study has to be made to support this structure. He related that in order to build on this
42 site the property where Mario's Cleaners is located would have to be acquired. He indicated that
43 Mario has three years left on this lease. He shared that he'd spoken with the owner of property
44 where Mario's Cleaners is located and shared that the Comras Group did in fact have an option
45 to buy the property. That purchase would however, be subject to Mario's lease. He said one of
46 the things that will be seen in South Miami if this garage is allowed to be built would be a heavy
47 use by tour buses.
48
49 Mr. Smathers said that he saw a considerable opportunity for conflict of interest between
50 the CRA and the City of South Miami in the fact the manager of the CRA is also a high level
REGULAR CRA MINUTES 4
MARCH 1, 1999 .
1 executive of the City of South Miami. He said this conflict directly relates to this particular
2 project because the citizens of the City of South Miami own the property in question. He opined
3 that there is a lot of money involved with this proposition and a lot of opportunity for the
4 developer. He then referenced a newspaper article written in the Miami Herald Neighbor's
5 section and quoted a remark made by Ms. Morris regarding this issue. He said there is no way
6 that he can believe that the assistant City Manager for the City of South Miami would propose a
7 situation like this with something that is as important as this. He said this issue obviously has to
8 be put out for competitive bid.
9
10 Vice- Chairperson Oliveros told Mr. Smathers that this project was put out for
11 competitive bid. He said there were three interested parties initially involved with only company
12 submitting the final documents.
13
14 Mr. Smathers related that he'd not seen any of this information in the newspaper prior.
15 He said that he'd been here long before if he'd known that there was any possibility that anybody
16 was thinking of putting a 500 space garage on the 71t Street property.
17
18 Chairperson Robaina said that an RFP &Q was put out.
19
20 Mr. Delaney said that the interested parties had to pay $10,000.00 just to make the
21 proposal with an additional $15,000 being paid by the selected proposal.
22
23 Mr. Smathers asked if the building concept been designed as of yet.
24
25 Vice - Chairperson Oliveros said that conceptual drawings were presented at the last
26 meeting.
27
28 Mr. Smathers indicated that he got most of his information from the local newspaper.
29
30 CRA General Counsel Dellagloria informed Mr. Smathers that he'd be more than happy
31 to meet with him at his convenience to go over any type of legal matters or questions he might
32 have in regard to the Agency. He said in that way some of the issues that may not be issues at all
33 can be put to bed.
34
35 Chairperson Robaina conveyed that Mr. Smathers is one of the City's very informed
36 citizen and if he was having, difficulties with this issue just think what less informed citizens are
37 experiencing.
38
39 W. Smathers shared that when this presentation was made before at the last CRA
40 meeting the cable transmission was so bad no one understood what was going on.
41
42 Member Feliu conveyed that this is an equipment problem which administration is
43 working diligently to correct.
44
45 Chairperson Robaina indicated that Ms. Diaz, the City's Public Relations and
46 Communications Officer would be working to get the word out to the community via a City
47 Newsletter that would be mailed to every resident. He shared that part of the problem in the past
48 has been a lack of communication.
49
REGULAR CRA MINUTES 5
MARCH 1, 1999
1 Member Feliu shared pursuant to an article in the Miami Herald the City of Coral Gables
2 is up in arms over the fact that it is costing them an enormous amount of money to handle the
3 overflow of sewage from the Shops At Sunset Place.
4
5 Vice- Chairperson Oliveros said that Coral Gables should take this issue up at Miami -
6 Dade County's level because that is the entity that approved the construction. He said the
7 complaint has to do with Miami -Dade County Sewer System not the City of South Miami.
8
9 Staff Comments
10 There were none.
11
12 General Comments
13 Member Russell asked that the minutes be provided to the Community Redevelopment
14 Agency members the Friday prior to the Agency meeting. She further conveyed that a nameplate
15 should be ordered for the General Counsel.
16
17 Chairperson Robaina shared that he'd been approached about the possibility of having the
18 account receivable /payable printed in the local community newspaper.
19
20 There being no further business to come before this Agency, the meeting adjourned at
21 8:15 p.m.
22
23
24 Approved
25
26 Attest:
27 Chairperson
28
29
30
31 Secretary
REGULAR cR, MINUTES 6
MARCH 1, 1999
1 City of South Miami
2 Community Redevelopment Agency Minutes
3 Monday, April 5,1999
4
5 A. Roll Call:
6
7 The Community Redevelopment Agency for the City of South Miami,
8 Florida met in regular session on Monday, April 5, 1999 beginning at 7:30 p.m., in
9 the City Commission Chambers, 6130 Sunset Drive. The following members of
10 the Agency were present; Chairperson Julio Robaina, Vice- Chairperson Armando
11 Oliveros, Jr., Members Mary Scott Russell, David D. Bethel, Rubystine Anderson,
12 James Bowman and Horace G. Feliu.
13
14 Also in attendance were CRA Director Diana Morris, CRA Consultant Don
15 Delaney, CRA General Counsel John Dellagloria and CRA Secretary Ronetta
16 , Taylor.
17
18 B. Approval of Minutes
19 Moved by Member Russell, seconded by Vice Chairperson Oliveros to defer
20 the approval of the minutes to the next regular meeting.
21
22
There being no discussion, the motion passed by a 7 -0 vote.
23
24
Vice - Chairperson Oliveros:
Yea
25
Member Russell:
Yea
26
Member Anderson:
Yea
27
Member Feliu:
Yea
28
Member Bowman:
Yea
29
Member Bethel:
Yea
30
Chairperson Robaina:
Yea
31
32 C. Overview of Agency
33 CRA Director Morris related that this is the first semi - annual report on the
34 CRA, which is now six months old.
35
36 Chairperson Robaina acknowledged the CRA Advisory Board members
37 Helen Diaz, Charles Foschini Lee Perry, Charate Palmer and David Tucker, Sr.
38 He also acknowledged the two resident appointees to the CRA Agency as being
39 Rubystine Anderson and James Bowman a former City Commissioner.
CMA MINums 1
APRIL 5,1999
1
2 Mr. Delaney related that when the Community Redevelopment Plan was
3 adopted by the City Commission and the Miami -Dade County Commission one of
4 the things this Agency did that others had not done in this State was incorporated
5 into the CRA Plan a section entitled "safeguards to ensure proper implementation
6 of programs and accountability." It provides that the CRA would hold semi
7 annual information and public workshops to report on programs, projects status
s and progress, to gather input from property owners, citizens and interested parties
9 regarding redevelopment activities as well as discuss strategies related to local
lo redevelopment issues.
11
12 Mr. Delaney thanked Chamber South for its assistance in helping to put out
13 the notice about this semi- annual meeting and workshop to its membership. He
14 related that the CRA has a life of thirty (30) years. It has the five sitting members
15 of the City Commission along with two appointed by the City Commission who
16 resides in the CRA area. He said to provide extra assistance and expertise the
17 Commission also created a Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board
18 with the appointment of five members. He related that the Advisory Board
19 members along with the two residents appointed to the CRA Board would go
20 through a training session later this month.
21
22 Mr. Delaney said there has been some confusion as to whether or not the
23 CRA had the authority to zone or re -zone. He emphasized that the CRA does not
24 have the authority to zone or re -zone. That power is left with the City of South
25 Miami. He said this information could be found on pages 13 and 19 of the CRA
26 Plan. The planning documents that this Board uses as guides are; 1) the
27 comprehensive plan, 2) Hometown Plan; and 3) Charrettes One and TOO. He
28 emphasized that the CRA Board is about implementing the plans that have already
29 been made.
30
31 Mr. Delaney said that the CRA hasn't received any funding in its first year.
32 $365,000 has been raised, that will be discussed under the "Budget Section" of the
33 agenda. He related that approximately 93% of the funds raised by the CRA Board
34 are private funds with a very small portion coming from public funding. This
35 Agency by creating and gaining approval of a Tax Increment Financing
36 mechanism will bring back in tax dollars 15 to 20 Million dollars that would have
37 gone to Miami -Dade County. This money would be spent by the CRA on
38 programs in the Redevelopment area. He said a dedicated revenue stream has been
39 created for the thirty- (30) years.
40
CRA XrrroTEs 2
xPRrZ 5, 1999
1 D. Presentation of Projects
2 Plan to hold community meeting (in CRA area)
3 Ms. Morris, CRA Director indicated that the CRA Board must approve all
4 projects funded by the CRA. She shared that administration has been working with
5 Mayor Robaina and Commissioner Bethel to set up a meeting in the CRA
6 community with the same type of information and opportunity for community
7 input. She related that Reverend Green has graciously offered the use of St. John
8 A.M.E. Church for this purpose. This meeting would be finalized within the next
9 couple of weeks.
10
11 Chairperson Robaina asked how is advertisement being done so that the
12 residents in this area are notified.
13
14 Ms. Morris said that if the need be flyers would be handed out door to door.
15
16 Chairperson Robaina emphasized the importance of getting people to come
17 out to the meetings.
18
19 A Saturday workshop or public meeting was preferred.
20
21 Paint -up- fix -up Project
22 Ms. Morris related that seven homes have been painted. She invited
23 Reverend Green to come forward for comments. She related that the CRA has
24 teamed up with the Wounded Healers, Inc. She said funds for this project were
25 received from Bank Atlantic, the Comras Company with a very sizable amount of
26 paint donated from Home Depot.
27
28 Reverend William Green, Pastor of St. John A.M.E. Church appeared before
29 the City Commission to share the Wounded Healers, Inc., involvement with this
30 project. He said that the Wounded Healers, Inc., painted seven homes within the
31 CRA community. He shared that the Wounded Healers, Inc., has five young men
32 who have started back to school to learn some marketable skills. These young men
33 who would be seeking to secure personal certification in painting and drywall. He
34 said eventually these young men would be leaving Wounded Healers to make their
35 way in the marketplace by starting their own company. He said the Wounded
36 Healers, Inc., would then assist another group of young men in a similar endeavor.
37
38 Reverend Green highlighted some before and after pictures of some of the
39 houses that were painted. He said the Cobb > house was painted and windows that
4o had been broken out were replaced.
CRA MINUMS 3
APRIL 5, 1999
1
2 Mayor Robaina shared that he'd read an article in the Neighbor's section of
3 Miami Herald which made it sound like all that is being done is slapping on a coat
4 of paint. He said that he took those comments to be offensive because these young
5 men are doing a lot more than painting and are not getting credit for it.
6
7 Reverend Green commended these young men for their hard work and long
8 hours. He emphasized that there would be a brand new company incorporated soon
9 in the City of South Miami that was founded by this effort. He asked that the
10 words "quick victory be changed to "the beginning of the initiative that we set for
11 the change in the community."
12
13 Mayor Robaina conveyed his pleasure with this group of individuals
14 venturing out by starting their own business. He related that one of the initiatives
15 the Commission is imposing on new developers is that they hire people from the
16 community.
17
18 Commissioner Feliu shared that he'd seen the impeccable, professional and
19 conscious work performed by this group of individuals. He inquired if there were
20 enough houses in the CRA area to paint that would keep these individuals busy.
21
22 Reverend Green said the first set of houses was painted free of charge. The
23 next set of houses will be charged a minimum fee.
24
25 Commissioner Feliu related that he is sure there are a lot of residents in the
26 community that can benefit from this and at the same time help the Wounded
27 Healers program.
28
29 Commissioner Bethel said that Reverend Green should be commended for
30 his guidance, role model and leadership as it relates to these young men. He said
31 that he'd witnessed the enthusiasm of the residents in the CRA area about getting
32 their homes fixed up. They were planting flowers in their yards. He said this fix-
33 up program is starting to rub off on other neighbors because they've started- fixing
34 up their homes too. He emphasized that there are some good things going on in
35 this community.
36
37 Commissioner Feliu suggested having flyers sent out advertising the
38 Wounded Healers ability to paint and fix -up homes at a good discount for the
39 people in the Community.
40
APRIL 5, 1999
1 Ms. Morris shared that Sarah Tompkins, of OCED advised her that they
2 have a project whereby people can get paint to paint their homes. She said this
3 might be another source to be used for this purpose.
4
5 Mr. Delaney reiterated to the public that this money was raised without the
6 involvement of any tax dollars.
7
8 Discussion Commercial Rehab Project
9 Ms. Morris shared that they'd gone with Commissioner Bethel to look at
10 some of the commercial properties in the CRA area and spoken with the owner of
11 South Miami Market. She showed some before and after pictures of one
12 commercial establishment in the CRA area that had been painted. She said the
13 owner also plans to do some landscaping around the property. People in the
14 Community were used to do the painting.
15
16 Mr. Delaney recounted the tour he'd taken with Commissioner Bethel and
17 Ms. Morris in the commercial section of the CRA area. They'd visited the market
18 and met the new owner who wants to make improvements. He said administration
19 has found the money for those improvements. He said this would be discussed
2o during the budget portion of the agenda. He recounted that the Comras Group was
21 charged a $25,000.00 fee to have an expert at the table. $10,000 of those funds is
22 allocated to do a phase one audit and appraisal. He said administration would like
23 for the Commission to allow the CRA to use the $15,000 to implement this same
24 type of program for commercial properties in the CRA area.
25
26
27
28
29
30
Member Bowman asked if Mr. Delaney was referring to the South Miami
Market.
Mr. Delaney replied "yes.
31 Member Bowman indicated that he would be against this because the owner
32 and operator of the South Miami market is making all kinds of money there and
33 should be able to fix the building up without the help of the CRA.
34
35 Member Bethel shared that he'd visited this area with Mr. Delaney and Ms.
36 Morris. He said this is a business in the black community that employs no African
37 Americans. He emphasized that this business is taking a lot of money out of the
38 community.
39
CRA MINUTES 5
APRIL 5, 1999
1 Chairperson Robaina concurred with Commissioner Bethel's comments and
2 asked if these individuals are making a profit from this business why give them the
3 money to fix up their building.
4
5 Mr. Delaney said when the fieldwork was done that establishment was
6 added to the recommended list.
7
8 Chairperson Robaina conveyed that he was not against the business but if an
9 individual is able to pay out of their own pocket to have their establishment fixed
lo up why can't they.
11
12 Mr. Delaney said the CRA's proposal was to come up with a recommended
13 list of commercial sites to implement the same type of program that was
14 successfully done for residential neighborhood.
15
16 Vice- Chairperson Oliveros suggested loaning the funds that would have
17 been allocated for South Miami Market to assist another business that wanted to
18 come into the community get established.
19
20 Chairperson Robaina concurred with Vice Chairperson Oliveros' suggestion.
21 He further voiced continued support for the Wounded Healers, Inca in this
22 endeavor.
23
24 Member Bethel shared that a suggestion was made to have the residents take
25 the trolley to Winn Dixie for their shopping needs instead of utilizing South Miami
26 Market.
27
28 Member Bowman commented that this market is definitely robbing the poor
29 people.
30
31 Vice - Chairperson Oliveros opined that this Board is here to give direction to
32 its administration. Staff has indicated that the CRA wanted to assist with the
33 commercial growth in this community.
34
35 Member Anderson related that when South Miami Market see that the other
36 businesses have been improved they would be inspired to do the same- for theirs
37 because they have the funds.
38
CRA MINUTES 6
APRIL 5, 1999
1 Member Russell addressed her comments to spending moneys that have
2 been allocated for another purpose. She said that she'd like to see a budget first in
3 addition to making sure the environmental impact fee is covered.
4
5 Mr. Delaney related that the CRA did have a program to assist with the start
6 up of businesses. He said there is also a program for the commercial paint-up/fix-
7 up. He conveyed that the CRA not cut out every other commercial establishment
8 just because South Miami Market is not serving the community well.
9
10 General Counsel Dellagloria indicated that at this point no direction to staff
11 is necessary. He related just like the guideline criteria used for the residential
12 program perhaps staff would like the opportunity to go back and come up with
13 guidelines for future residential and commercial projects.
14
15 Member Feliu opined that the CRA should concentrate on the residential
16 paint -up /fix -up program.
17
18 Members Bethel and Russell concurred with Member Feliu's opinion.
19
20 Member Russell opined that the residential program has been very
21 successful so far therefore this effort needs to be maintained and focused on.
22
23 Member Anderson opined that the residential program should continue to be
24 focused on. She said that the CRA members could go to the commercial
25 establishments about improving their property.
26
27 Ms. Morris indicated that an architect had purchased the property next to the
28 Sheraton Four Points Hotel and is in the process of renovating it.
29
30 Sewer Hook- up/Impact Fee (OCED project)
31 Ms. Morris shared that administration had met with staff from OCED to
32 discuss the funds that were allocated approximately three years prior for this
33 purpose. She emphasized that this is a Miami -Dade County project whereby the
34 City is not responsible for the implementation. The problem has been that even
35 though the sewer lines have been installed the cost of hooking up to the sewer lines
36 is out of reach for some people [approximately $4,500.000 which includes the
37 impact and hook -up fees]. Discussions have been held with OCED to allocate a
38 portion of this money back to the City so that people who are qualified can be
39 helped with this purpose.
40
CRA MINUTES 7
APRIL 5, 1999
1 Chairperson Robaina inquired about the guidelines for selecting the eligible
2 households for sewer hook -up.
3
4 Mr. Delaney said that the property owner would fall under OCED
5 guidelines. He said there has been approximately $300,000.00 allocated for South
6 Miami residents to be hooked up to the sewer lines. He said the property would
7 have to be in the OCED target area. The problem is the money never gets to the
8 property that need it. He related that the professional staff from OCED has agreed
9 to recommend that that money come through the CRA so that the citizens can get
lo hooked up to the sewer system. This request has to be approved by the OCED
11 director.
12
13 Chairperson Robaina voiced his support of this recommendation.
14
15 Ms. Morris emphasized the importance of having the homes connected to
16 the sewer system because permits to have the septic tanks pumped out will no
17 longer be issued in the near future
18
19 Mr. Delaney emphasized that environmental regulations for Miami -Dade
20 County will not give permits for property owners to clean their own septic tanks if
21 an available sewer system is in that area.
22
23 Mr. Harold Brijbasi, representative from OCED appeared before the
24 Community Redevelopment Agency Board and related that the funds that were
25 allocated for the sewer connection were meant for residents that met a certain
26 income criteria and not every household. He emphasized that the income
27 guidelines must be met. The Community Action Agency and its staff is utilized for
28 this purpose. He said the impact fee is the issue most residents are having a
29 problem with.
30
31 Chairperson Robaina said the impact fee is a separate charge. He asked if
32 this is where the CRA funding would be of assistance.
33
34 Member Russell inquired about the amount of the impact and plumber fees.
35
36 Mr. Brijbasi related that the impact fee was close to $3,000.00 dollars.
37
38 Chairperson Robaina asked for clarification purposes as to what would the
39 funds allocated to the CRA be used for.
40
CRA Mrrm2TS 8
APRIZ 5, 1999
1 Mr. Delaney said they were going to try to get the funds reprogrammed to
2 come through the CRA so that administration can work with eligible applicants to
3 get that money to them so that they can pay the impact fee and plumber for sewer
4 hook -up.
5
6 Marshall Williamson Park Safety Improvement Grant
7 Ms. Morris indicated that the City was awarded $50,000.00 from OCED for
s safety improvements for Marshall Williamson Park. She related that not all of the
9 funding requested was received therefore the improvement plan has to be
lo amended. She said the community; the Parks & Recreation as well as the Police
11 department have been involved in this project. She said that the Planning
12 Department would also be involved in this project.
13
14 Chairperson Robaina asked if the lights installed in the park were the ones
15 that couldn't be broken.
it
17 Ms. Morris said that those lights were already installed in the park.
1s
19 Member Russell inquired as to the source of the grant award.
20
21 Ms. Morris said the funds came from OCED.
22
23 Proposed Parking Garage — 58th Avenue /71st Street
24 Mr. Delaney reported that since the last meeting the negotiating team met
25 with the Simon and Cornras Company on two occasions. A public report would be
26 provided to the CRA and City Commission the beginning of June 99. He related
27 that he'd like to have a meeting with each member of the Board to brief them on
28 the progress.
29
30 Member Feliu recounted that at the last Commission Meeting discussion
31 took place as to whether or not another parking garage was necessary. He related
32 that Mr. Basu, the City's Assistant City Manager/Planning Director would be
33 making a visual assessment of the available parking spaces in the downtown area.
34
35 Proposed Miami -Dade County Metrorail Garage Project
36 Ms. Morris related that the local group of Dover & Kohl, Cooper and Shaw
37 has been selected by Miami -Dade County to begin the negotiating phase for this
38 project.
39
40 Member Feliu asked Mr. Basu about the parking inventory study.
APRIL 5, 1999
1
2 Mr. Basu said this is part of the negotiations. At the right point in time when
3 the traffic and parking issue is discussed this would be part of the information. He
4 said the negotiation hasn't reached that point as of yet.
5
6 Manager Scum recounted the original exceptions that were given to the
7 Shops At Sunset Place plus or minus 1000 parking spaces over code required
8 parking. This is part of the mix of what is going on in the downtown area and
9 what's generated the RFP for the two parking garages.
10
11 Mr. Victor Dover appeared before the City Commission to share with them
12 the progress that is being made at Miami -Dade County's level as it related to the
13 proposed Miami -Dade County Metrorail Garage Redevelopment. He said
14 essentially this redevelopment would transform the Metrorail parking garage by
15 adding things to it and improving the garage. l) Making the garage more user
16 friendly; 2) transforming the garage to be compatible with the neighborhood; 3) a
17 housing element will be added; 4) arcade will be added over the sidewalk and
18 around the parking garage which would encourage human activity.
19
20 Mr. Delaney asked if Miami -Dade County had selected a negotiating team
21 as of yet for this program.
22
23 Mr. Dover replied that so far he hasn't heard as to whether or not negotiation
24 team members have been selected.
25
26 Mr. Delaney inquired as to whether or not the City has been contacted about
27 having someone from the City of South Miami on this negotiating team.
28
29 Manager Scurf said the City was ;invited to sit in on the presentation portion
30 of this process but no invitation has been extended for someone to sit on the
31 negotiation team.
32
33 Chairperson Robaina conveyed that he wanted to see this project moved
34 forward quickly. He asked if a letter was sent from the CRA Board would it help
35 to expedite the process.
36
37 Mr. Delaney opined that it would make a difference.
38
CRA ruxvTEs 10
APRIL 5, 1999
1 By acclamation, the CRA staff was directed to send a letter to Miami -Dade
2 County on behalf of the CRA Board expressing their desire to move this project
3 forward expeditiously.
4
5 Trolley Update — Route changes, Ridership
6 Ms. Morris recounted that the CRA had received $225,000.00 for the
7 implementation of a free trolley service. These funds will operate the trolley for
8 two years. The ridership count per week was approximately 1000 passengers. She
9 conveyed that the new route, which would go into effect this week, would further
10 increase the ridership. She related that Member Russell had made a very good
11 suggestion about a Sunday route to accommodate the churches.
12
13 Ms. Morris addressed the advertisement space available on the trolley. She
14 related that the trolley service indicated that six panels could be affixed to the
15 trolley for this purpose. Each panel would generate approximately $400 -$500 per
16 month. She estimated revenues from the advertisement of approximately $24,000
17 per year.
18
19 Chairperson Robaina asked for the record what account would this revenue
20 would be put into.
21
22 Ms. Morris said the revenues would go into the CRA operating account and
23 could be utilized for whatever projects the CRA Board deems appropriate.
24
25 Review of FPL project, Post Office Improvement /Old Inspection Station
26 Ms. Morris showed before and after pictures of the FPL site. She detailed the
27 improvements agreed upon and implemented by FPL.
28
29 Ms. Morris showed before and after pictures of the Post Office. She detailed
30 the improvements being made by the Post Office. The bids for this landscaping
31 project have gone out. She said representatives from the Post Office said the
32 landscaping would be done in a couple of months.
33
34 Ms. Morris related that the fence at the Old Inspection Station property has
35 been moved back approximately 6 or 7 feet. The barbwire has been taken down.
36 On tomorrow morning the landscaping for this site would go before the ERPB for
37 approval.
38
39
40
CRA MIRMTS 11
APRIL 5 1999
1 ADMINISTRATIVE ISSUES
2
3 Financial Status Report
4 Mr. Delaney reported on the revenue the CRA has generated in the first six
5 months as to where it came from where it is being allocated and other moneys the
6 CRA Board would be considering to allocate: 1) $225,000 was received from
7 negotiations between the CRA and the Shops At Sunset Drive. These funds were
8 allocated to operate the first two years. of the Trolley Service; 2) $2,500 was
9 received from the Bank Atlantic Foundation which was utilized in the residential
lo paint -up /fix -up program.; 3) a $500.00 private donation from the Comras
11 Company which was also spent on the paint -up /fix -up program.; 4) $1,000.00 was
12 donated to the Parks & Recreation program; 5) $50,000.00 in public funds was
13 secured for Marshall Williams Park for safety improvement; 6) investing the
14 current revenues to generate an estimate an additional $10,000.00 additional
15 dollars to be allocated where the CRA Board thinks is appropriate; 7) $25,000 of
16 in -kind funding for FPL improvements. This project has been completed; 8)
17 $25,000 of in -kind funding for Post Office Improvements; 9) $25,000 was
18 generated from the RFP with the Simon/Comras Group. He said approximately
19 $10,000 of that has been spent on a Phase One environmental audit and appraisal.
20 He said there will be approximately $15,000 left for a quick victory project. He
21 said the direction tonight was to take that money and look into expanding the
22 residential paint -up /fix -up program.
23
24 Member Feliu inquired about the funding arrangement for the trolley service
25 as whether or not this agreement with the Shops At Sunset Place was made prior to
26 the CRA inception.
27
28 Mr. Delaney said that Member Feliu was correct in part. He said the
29 agreement stipulated that if the City purchased or leased a trolley and operated the
30 trolley service using their funds the Shops At Sunset Place would pay for twenty
31 hours per week of service. He said a commitment was provided for in the City's
32 Comprehensive Master Plan to have a trolley service by the year 1999. He
33 emphasized that in order for the City to do this it would have to spend taxpayers
34 dollars. The CRA negotiated to have the Shops At Sunset Place provide the money
35 up front.
36
37 Member Feliu said he understood this however, he didn't understand the
38 logic behind it. He said that he wasn't sure the $225,000.00 should be considered
39 CRA Funds because of a pre- negotiated deal between the City and the Shops At
40 Sunset Place. He said if the City had never negotiated the funds would not have
CRA MINUTES 12
APRIZ 5, 1999
1 existed. He emphasized that the CRA was not responsible for obtaining those
2 funds.
3
4 Mr. Delaney related that Member Feliu was correct when he said that the
5 CRA didn't have anything to do with the negotiations of the Development Order
6 and the funds attached to it.
7
8 Chairperson Robaina interjected and conveyed that Member Feliu was
9 correct to a point. He said the CRA is the tool that caused the City to get the money
10 up front for the trolley service. He said that without . this money the City would
11 have to come up with $100,000.00 to fund the trolley service. He said that the
12 funds collected up front from the Shops At Sunset Place are being placed in an
13 interesting bearing account to generate more income.
14
15 Vice- Chair Oliveros said that the City Commission had voted for this issue.
16 He related that he understood what Member Feliu was saying. The bottom line is
17 that the money being used for the trolley service are City funds. He said the City
18 did not have the money to buy or lease a trolley, to hire a driver before 1998. The
19 only way that this could be done was to see if this issue could be negotiated and
20 get the money through to the CRA so that it can fund the service. He emphasized
21 that the City wasn't using the funds it is in an interest bearing account. He
22 reiterated that the Commission made a decision to use that money in the CRA.
23
24 Member Feliu said that he wanted to make sure of accountability and that
25 the money is credited to the right entity. He opined that these funds should not
26 have been credited to the CRA Fund (income). He emphasized that the people
27 have to see the accountability.
28
29 Mr. Delaney related that he was directed to solve the trolley service
30 problem.
31
32 Member Feliu emphasized that the original origin of the funds for the trolley
33 service did not come from the CRA.
34
35 Chairperson Robaina asked that this budget format be listed from hence
36 forward in one of the local publications or the City's newsletter for the residents.
37
38 Member Russell inquired as to how the CRA funds was being invested and
39 how much revenue was being generated.
40
CRA MINUTES 13
APRIL 5, 1999
1 Mr. Delaney said all of the fiends that are cash funds are in a non -CRA trust
2 account. He said that he didn't have the authority to get these funds invested in
3 something that would yield more than it is presently receiving which is
4 approximately one (1 %) percent. He said staff has identified funds from the
5 Florida League of Cities that generate between 6 1/2 and 7 1/4 percent.
6
7 Chairperson Robaina conveyed that someone should be held accountable for
8 the lost of this potential revenue. He said that he'd thought that the funds were
9 receiving more interest.
10
11 Ms. Morris interjected and related that she's provided Mr. Oshikoya, the
12 City's Finance Director with information from the Florida League of Cities. She
13 related that Mr. Oshikoya had already come up with some other ideas as well.
14
15 Chairperson Robaina inquired as to how long the City has had these fiends.
16
17 Mr. Delaney said approximately six months.
18
19 Chairperson Robaina asked how soon could the moneys be transferred to a
20 high yield account.
22 Manager Scuff opined that the wrong impression is being sent. He related
23 that a meeting was held a couple of weeks prior to discuss this very issue. Part of
24 the research that has to be done is that the money has to be liquidated when it is
25 needed. He said administration is working on this and if there are some problems
26 administration is willing to resolve them. He said this is just a project budget. It
27 is not a budget or a statement of accounts but different projects that have been
28 funded.
29
30 Chairperson Robaina asked if his impression was correct that the
31 $225,000,00 was sitting somewhere earning one (1 %) percent.
32
33 Mr. Oshikoya, the City's Finance Director appeared before the CRA Board
34 and related that this was. not the case and even if it were the case there would be a
35 reason for it. This has been discussed with Ms. Morris before. He related that it
36 will cost the City approximately $212,000.00 for the trolley service for one year.
37 He said that he'd sent a memorandum to Ms. Morris asking for the monthly
38 expenses for this service so that whatever balances left can be invested. He
39 emphasized that a cash flow as to what the monthly expenses are would be
40 needed. He said that he could provide the CRA members with the account
CRA laNUTZS 14
APRIL 5, 1999
1 information. He said the funds were not in the long -term investments. The short-
2 term investment could last up to twelve months.
3
4 Chairperson Robaina asked for Mr. Oshikoya to provide the members with a
5 report on exactly how much return the money is receiving. He commented that
6 since the CRA has received so little why is it not being maximized.
7
8 Mr. Oshikoya said funds are invested pursuant to State Statutes. If CRA
9 funds are not being invested that same way there is a reason for it.
10
11 Member Russell suggested having each member of the CRA brought up to
12 date on the CRA funding. She asked for a report of this issue at the next CRA
13 meeting.
14
15 Projected 3 -Year Revenue
16 Mr. Delaney stated that the CRA budget would have to be done at the same
17 time as the City's budget because it would have to go to Miami -Dade County as
18 well. There will be a training session on April 24th with the new members of the
19 CRA and the CRA Advisory Board being invited. He said a bi- annual budget
20 would be proposed (2 -year budget). He said according to the property appraiser's
21 office the CRA would have approximately $500,000.00 this fall with a Million or
22 so the year after that.
23
24 Chairperson Robaina related that he wanted a more aggressive investment
25 approach to handling these funds. He further related that he wanted an
26 independent auditing firm to handle this account.
27
28 Mr. Delaney related that the City gets to select what type of auditing
29 services that would be required. He said the CRA budget would end September
30 30th of this year. A report to the 'State Auditing General, Miami -Dade County and
31 the City Commission is due by March 3 l st of the following year, six months after
32 the books close. There are no TIFF funds. He said this is a simple $1,500.00
33 audit this fiscal year. Next year because there will be more private and TIFF
34 revenue the CRA would need a full blown audit. He said the decision to have the
3.5 same auditing firm or another auditing firm, complete this audit. He related that
36 the CRA budget has to be adopted by July '99 because it has to be taken before the
37 Miami -Dade County Commission.
38
39 Bonds
cMA MrNU2Ws 15
APRIL 5, 1999
1 Mr. Delaney said during the training session it would be discussed how
2 CRA Bonds work. He said it is important that the CRA Advisory
3 Board also know about this procedure.
4
5 Status Report on CRA Interlocal Agreement
6 Ms. Morris indicated that she'd spoken with Mr. Tony Crapp's office earlier
7 today. A representative is working on trying to get a date for the City to meet.
8 The City's changes to the Interlocal Agreement were sent back to Miami -Dade
9 County several months prior. At this point it is with the Miami -Dade County
10 Attorney's office.
11
12 Training for Advisory Board and New CRA Board Members
13 Ms. Morris announced that the Training session for the new CRA Board
14 members and the advisory board members would take place on Saturday, April 24t`
15 from 10:00 a.m., to 12 noon in the City Commission Chambers, 6130 Sunset
16 Drive. She related that anyone that would like to can attend this training session.
17
18 Field Trip (to neighboring cities with active CRA's)
19 Ms. Morris related that staff had visited Delray Beach and another couple of
20 places would be visited. She related that Coach USA was working on an estimate
21 for a larger vehicle to be utilized for this trip.
22
23 Mr. Delaney said that he'd like for the CRA Board to give it some thought
24 as to who they think the seats should be filled with.
25
26 Chairperson Robaina conveyed that he also wanted some residents invited in
27 order to see what a CRA could really accomplish.
28
29 General Counsel Dellagloria opined that it would be incumbent upon the
30 City to advertise this trip and have it open so that some of the community
31 representatives as well as the press are invited.
32
33 F. PUBLIC COMMENTS
34 Mr. Edward English of 6117 SW 44"' Street and the South Miami
35 Homeowners Association President appeared before the Community
36 Redevelopment Agency Board. He provided to the CRA Board members with a
37 list of projects that the SMHOA was suggesting to have done. He said a copy of
38 the MOSS Report has been provided as well. He pointed out pertinent suggestions
39 in the SIVMOA list. He related that the SMHOA is not against the development.
40 He addressed his comments to the CRA projected Budget which included the TIFF
CRA KINUMS 16
APRIL 5, 1999
1 revenue. He asked that the budget be reviewed again with real hard numbers as
2 opposed to estimates.
3
4 Mr. Delaney said that the CRA Board had just done exactly what Mr.
5 English is recommending.
6
7 Chairperson Robaina asked for the realistic budget figures.
s
9 Mr. Delaney said the numbers in the Redevelopment Plan were based on
lo 95 % for political reasons.
11
12 Chairperson Robaina asked when would the City have the hard numbers.
13
14 Ms. Morris said a representative from Miami -Dade County tax appraiser's
15 office said that it would be another four to six weeks.
16
17 Mr. English indicated that the Shops At Sunset Place would only generate
18 approximately $600,000.00 with an annual expenditure of $750,000.00 which
19 means that the City is already over expended by $150,000.00.
20
21 Member Feliu said the City has already engaged a firm to study how the
22 City can get more revenue from the Shops At Sunset Place to offset the
23 $750,000.00.
24
25 Mr. Delaney related that the CRA has its own revenue stream for thirty years
26 and would be able to pay the cost of the trolley service because it has the program
27 to do that.
2s
29 Mr. English said there are items that should be identified that that will come
30 out of the CRA budget that the City would be responsible for. He emphasized the
31 importance of identifying these items in preparation for next year's budget.
32
33 Chairperson Robaina related that he'd like to have answers to the questions
34 raised by Mr. English presented in simple form so that everyone can understand
35 them.
36
37 Member Feliu opined that this could be resolved by simply cutting the
38 services in that area.
39
CRA MINUTES 17
APRIL 5, 1999
1 Mr. English next addressed the CRA procedures and guidelines. He opined
2 that it would be a good idea if the CRA Director would do a survey of bonafied
3 CRA's in the State of Florida to discover their problem areas. He said that Miami
4 Dade County had two failed CRA's.
5
6 Mr. English suggested a Regional Impact Study to evaluate the impact of
7 regional shopping malls on South Miami and the Shops At Sunset Place. (Merrick
8 Village proposal, Dadeland Mall, Dadeland South proposal, Proposed mall at
9 Williamson Site US 1 and 104th Street). This Impact Study should also be
lo designed to determine the need for additional parking garages.
11
12 Mr. Delaney asked if Mr. English was suggesting that the City's tax dollars
13 be spent on an Impact Study beyond the boundaries of the City's limits. He said
14 the DRI legislation provides for the private sector to fund this study. He related
15 that the developer would be paying for the traffic study for the 71St Street parking -
16 garage.
17
18 Mr. English recommended a "feasibility study be done to study the
19 performance to justify the CRA. He said that the OCED could do a lot of things
20 that the CRA is trying to do.
21
22 Chairperson Robaina concurred with concerns expressed by Mr. English.
23
24 Mr. English opined that once the City knows the exact needs the Shops At
25 Sunset Place would need and the City has the exact amount of TIFF revenues
26 every thing will level off.
27
28 Chairperson Robaina said that he would sit with CRA Staff to make sure the
29 questions and concerns are addressed.
30
31 Mr. Dick Ward of 8325 SW 62"d Court appeared before the Community
32 Redevelopment Agency Board and indicated that the $750,000.00 was placed in
33 the 1998/99 Fiscal Year's budget for the operation of the Shops At Sunset Place.
34 The SMHOA was able to get $100,000.00 cut from the initial budget. He opined
35 that from looking at what is happening the City would not get a chance to cut back
36 on that service as far as the Shops At Sunset Place is concerned and what's going
37 on in the downtown area. He related that Mr. English had put more time into the
38 CRA issue than anybody had he's every seen before. He said that he found it
39 rather insulting to witness staff members snickering while Mr. English was making
40 his presentation. He inquired as to whether or not the Commission members
CRA MINUTES 18
APRIL 5,, , 1999
1 would ,address the Pedestrian Overpass issue during their trip to Tallahassee for
2 Dade Days.
3
4 Chairperson Robaina indicated that this issue would be discussed in
5 Tallahassee.
6
7 Mr. Ward inquired as to the location where this pedestrian overpass would
8 connect.
9
10 Member Russell related that Mr. Basu had provided a report at a previous
11 meeting and said that it is required to connect on Sunset Drive and .US One. The
12 angle from the Metro -Rail Station and the parking garage makes it not feasible to
13 connect into the Shops At Sunset Place.
14
15 Mr. Ward inquired as to whether or not revenue from occupational licenses
16 from the Shops At Sunset Place was placed in the CRA coffers.
17
18 Vice- Chairperson Oliveros replied that the occupational license fees would
19 go into the City's coffers.
20
21 Mr. Ward related that he was glad to hear Member Feliu bring up the fact
22 that the $225,000.00 was not a part of the original CRA and how it became a part
23 of the CRA money. He said that he was also pleased to see Chairperson Robaina
24 attack the fact that the City was only receiving a small interest on the money. He
25 said it. was his understanding that when the $225,000.00 was received that half of it
26 was going to be invested this fiscal year with the other half would be put into
27 investments for term time.
W:,
29 Mr. Ward addressed concerns raised by Member Bowman about South
30 Miami Market. He said that market has been taking advantage of the people in the
31 Murray Park area for many years. He commended Member Bowman for calling
32 this to everyone's attention and no using CRA funds to fix -up this facility.
33
34 Vice - Chairperson Oliveros conveyed that the Board was trying to identify
35 uses and the intent of the program and the spirit in which the funds would be used.
36 He said it is not to discriminate against any business or race of people or
37 unemployed people.
38
39 Mr. Randy Wiscombe of 6831 SW 77th Terrace appeared before the
40 Community Redevelopment Agency Board to voice his concern about a couple of
CRA 24INUMs 19
APRIL 5, 1999
1 things. He said the Planning Board had made several suggestions regarding the
2 guidelines. At the last meeting a request was for a parking inventory before the
3 City Commission move forward with anymore projects. He said the Planning
4 Board is using the Hometown Plan as a guideline. He said that the Planning Board
5 would review the Hometown Plan. He asked why would a model that is not
6 effective be used. He asked that any type of negotiations with the 71St Street
7 Parking Garage is curtailed until the Hometown Plan has been reviewed.
8
9 Member Feliu said that Mr. Wiscombe has come up with a good point. He
lo related that the direction for this came from this Board. The negotiations can be
11 done in such a way as to have the project done to specifics as to what the City
12 wants.
13
14 Chairperson Robaina concurred with Mr. Wiscombe's original comments
15 that this issue needs to be revisited. He asked that the message not be sent that the
16 Commission has agreed to any such project because it has not.
17
18 Mr. Wiscombe related that he'd heard the Shops At Sunset Place referred to
19 Las Vegas because of the signage, which was allowed through the Hometown
20 Plan. He encouraged the Board to be aware of some of those things before this
21 goes any further.
22
23 Ms. Cathy McCann of 5820 SW 87th Street appeared before the Community
24 Redevelopment Agency Board and referenced the Dickey Report. She related that
25 when she'd read the Dickey Report she'd thought it was talking about a different
26 City because she didn't see in South Miami what this report said. She said that
27 she's read the Moss Report with a great deal of interest. She informed the
28 Commission that she'd taken the liberty of having a map made which she used as
29 part of her presentation as it related to the CRA area within the past few years
30 regarding affordable housing and developed land which includes the churches.
31 She pointed out an area on this map that represented sewage hook -up. She said
32 there is money for those homeowners that have not already do so if they qualify
33 and live in a particular area. There were also street improvements noted on this
34 map. She said the City would be remiss if it didn't acknowledge that this area has
35 come a long way with tremendous improvements made.
36
37 Ms. McCann opined that the Moss Report is a fine document and should be
38 part of the CRA Plan. She further opined that there are a lot of things in the
39 Dickey Report that is a disservice to the City and its residents. She directed the
40 Board members to pages 10 and 40 of the Moss Report. She related that the CRA
CMA KWUMS 20
APRIL 5, 1999
1 could not address social problems. She opined the biggest problem in this area is
2 that most people in this area are working for minimum wages, which isn't the
3 answer. She asked that the Board members compare the Dickey Report with the
4 Moss Report.
5
6 Mr. David Tucker, Sr., of 6556 SW 78th Terrace appeared before the
7 Community Redevelopment Agency Board to express his views about the CRA
8 and its beginnings. He related that the City has a Charter and functions by that
9 document which is verified by the State of Florida. He said the CRA could not do
10 anything to this City because of its Charter. He said the City is not responsible for
11 any kind of bonding failure that the CRA may have. The previous Commission
12 made a decision that it is not only the Commission but also the CRA Board. That
13 resides with this present Commission. He said there might come a time when
14 eminent domain proceeding would have to take place.
15
16 Ms. Lydia White appeared before the Community Redevelopment Agency
17 Board in defense of the Hometown Plan. She said if the Hometown Plan was
18 being adhered to there would be doors that open onto Red Road.
19
20 Mr. Thomas Todd Cooper appeared before the Community Redevelopment
21 Agency in defense of the Hometown Plan as it related to the Shops At Sunset
22 Place.
23
24 G. STAFF COMMENTS
25 Ms. Morris voiced her hopes that this meeting would have yield some
26 positive input about future projects and things that could be done rather than
27 arguing the point about something that has already taken place.
28
29 Chairperson Robaina conveyed the importance of the citizens' input in this
30 process.
31
32 H. GENERAL COMMENTS FROM CRA BOARD
33 Vice Chairperson Oliveros had no comments.
34
35 Member Anderson conveyed that this has been a very interested meeting.
36 She related that Mr. English had really done his homework. She related that she
37 would review the information he'd provided thoroughly. She voiced her assurance
38 of the CRA's accomplishments.
39
CRA MINUTES 21
APRIL 5, 1999
1 Member Russell said that when some one brings this much information to a
2 meeting the Board has to appreciate the time and effort put into it. However, she
3 did not understand how that person could expect the Board to respond to so much
4 without having a chance to review the documents. She voiced her appreciation of
5 having the documentation presented to her a head of time for a proper response.
6 She commended Reverend Green and the Wounded Healers for the success they've
7 had.
8
9 Member Russell encouraged the re- visiting of the Hometown Plan. She
lo asked that this be scheduled either at a public meeting or a workshop format.
11
12 Member Feliu reminded everyone that he was the sponsor of the Wounded
13 Healer, Inc., program. This group has contributed so much to the Community. He
14 further thanked the residents that came out to share their views tonight.
15
16 Member Bowman voiced that he was happy to see that something has been
17 started in the CRA area. He conveyed his hopes that this type of activity would
18 continue to improve area.
19
20 Member Bethel thanked Reverend Green for the outstanding work he's
21 doing in this community. He further commended Ms. Morris and Mr. Delaney for
22 their contributions. He shared that he has first hand knowledge of the great job the
23 CRA is doing.
24
25 Chairperson Robaina conveyed that the CRA was doing a lot of things. Not
26 only is it not just painting and fixing up homes but it is also reestablishing lives in
27 South Miami. He said it is nice to see people getting involved with the things that
28 are happening in their community. He emphasized the importance of giving the
29 CRA a chance. He said this Board would never do anything to hurt any aspect or
30 part of the City.
31
32 Chairperson Robaina conveyed that he wanted to have another massive
33 "clean-up" day with Hands On Miami. He asked Ms. Morris to provide him with
34 information on this project at the next City Commission meeting.
35
36 Chairperson Robaina shared with his colleagues and listening audience a
37 thank you letter he'd received from Ophelia Brown the Executive Director of the
38 Community Action Agency about the projects identified to improve "blighted"
39 area.
40
CRA MINU2TS 22
APRIL 5, 1999
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
Chairperson Robaina thanked everyone for his or her contribution of time
toward this endeavor. He said that he would review the Moss report
I. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before this Board the meeting
adjourned at 10 :38 p.m.
Attest:
CRA Secretary
OU rTWUMS
APRIL 5, 1999
Approved
23
CRA Chairperson