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08-02-94�YJ Mayor: Neil Carver Vice Mayor: R. Paul Young Commissioner: Ann B. Bass Commissioner: Thomas Todd Cooper Commissioner: Tom Cunningham CITY COMMISSION AGENDA Regular City Commission Meeting Meeting date: August 2, 1994 6130 sunset Drive, so. Miami, FL Next Meeting date: 8/16/94 Phone: ( 305 ) 663 -6340 PURSUANT TO FLA STAT. 266.0105, 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 IRREVELANT 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 to the Flag of the United States of America C. Presentations ITEMS FOR COMMISSION CONSIDERATION 1) Approval of Minutes - July 26, 1994 2) City Manager's Report 3) City Attorney's Report ORDINANCES - SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING none RESOLUTIONS FOR PUBLIC HEARING none RESOLUTIONS / P/� 4. A Resolution of the City of South Miami, Florida, providing for a policy concerning fence types to be permitted under adopted Ordinance No. 7 -94 -1556; providing for a policy concerning the height of trellises and hedges; providing for a policy concerning vines; and providing for a policy concerning the height of light fixtures permitted to extend above the maximum height for physical barriers. (Administration) 3/5 5. A Resolution of `t'hee�� May and City Commission of the City of South Miami, Florida, advising the property appraiser of its proposed millage rate 6.967 mills; its rolled -back rate 5.976 mills, and of the public hearings to be held September 7, and September 14, 1994 to consider the Proposed Millage Rate and tentative budget, all regarding the City's 1994/95 Fiscal Year Budget. (Administration) 3/5 6. A Resolu ion of the Mayor and City Commission of the City of South Miami, Florida, authorizing the expenditure by the City Manager of a sum not to exceed $7,645.00 for the purchase of computers and software for the Public Works Department from Akaso Technologies, Inc., under the lowest bid and charging the disbursement to Account No. 1770 -6420: "Equipment - Office." (Administration) 3/5 ORDINANCES - FIRST READING none none August 2, 1994 PAGE 2 REMARKS CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI © INTER - OFFICE MEMORANDUM To: Mayor & City C men. Date: July 29, 1994 8/02194 Commission Agenda From. 'Gilliam 1F. p / n Re. Item # 4 . REVISED Resolution City Mangier for Physical Barriers, Vines, Lights ... RESOLUTION TO SET POLICIES FOR PHYSICAL BARRIERS, VINES, LIGHTS.... REVISIONS: At the request of the City Commission at their July 26, 1994 Meeting, staff has prepared a revised resolution which clarifies and labels each illustration and photograph in the exhibits. In addition, language has been modified to reflect the changes in the exhibits, and the exhibits have been reorganized to show comparison, as well as examples. The section which proposed a maintenance policy for hedges has been removed upon consultation with the City Attorney. Background: The City Administration has been approached on various occasions by applicants for permits, citizens and members of the general public requesting interpretations concerning the regulation of physical barriers. Often, these inquiries center around the "intent" of the legislation. To better communicate the intent of these regulations, the Administration proposes the following resolution so that the City Commission may express its legislative intent and provide direction and guidance to staff. Recommendation: 1. 2. 3. 4. --y __ Advantage to ity: Provides for clarification of the Land Development Code. Disad antages to City: None. This Resolution is sponsored by Administration. This Resolution refers to § 20 -3.6 (H)(2)(c) and § 20 -2.3 of the Land Development Code. RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR A POLICY CONCERNING FENCE TYPES TO BE PERMITTED UNDER ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. 7 -94 -1556; PROVIDING FOR A POLICY CONCERNING THE HEIGHT OF TRELLISES AND HEDGES; PROVIDING FOR A POLICY CONCERNING VINES; AND PROVIDING FOR A POLICY CONCERNING THE HEIGHT OF LIGHT FIXTURES PERMITTED TO EXTEND ABOVE THE MAXIMUM HEIGHT FOR PHYSICAL BARRIERS. WHEREAS, the City of South Miami amended Section 20 -3.6 (H)(2)(c) Physical Barriers of the Land Development Code on April 19, 1994, via Ordinance No. 7 -94 -1556, which established language regulating the height of fences along rights -of -way as follows: In required yards adjacent to a right -of- -way, fences, walls, trellises, gates and hedges shall not exceed.four (4).feet in height above grade. Fences and walls may be increased by two (2) feet in height above grade and Rates may be increased by three (3) feet above grade provided that the upper two (2) feet of the , fence or wall surface and the upper three (3) .feet of the gate between vertical supports is designed as a uniform pattern with a minimum of sixty (60) percent open area. WHEREAS, the Building, Zoning & Community Development Department regularly receives inquiries regarding the interpretation of said Section 20 -3.6 (H)(2)(c); and, WHEREAS, the City Attorney has advised the Department to seek direct input from the City Commission concerning the interpretation of "uniform pattern"; WHEREAS, the City of South Miami previously enacted Ordinance No. 12 -90 -1452 on July 24, 1990, which reduced the height of fences, walls, trellises and hedges along rights -of- way to four feet in height, and the City of South Miami then enacted Ordinance No. 7 -94 -1556 which allows for the extension of fences and walls only; WHEREAS, the City of South Miami permits vines as defined under Section 20-2.3 which includes the following statement: ... Vines may be used in conjunction with fences, screens and walls to meet physical barrier requirements as specified. WHEREAS, the City Administration desires to specify herein that vines are exempt from the 60% open area minimum, because enforcement of foliage density is not feasible; and, WHEREAS, the City Administration desires to establish a policy concerning the height of light fixtures that may be permitted above the maximum height limit for physical barriers; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR & CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA: Section 1 That the attached "Exhibit A: Wooden Fence Types" be, and is hereby, accepted as policy concerning the criteria of § 20 -3.6 (H)(2)(c). Section 2. That the attached "Exhibit B: Masonry Wall Types" be, and is hereby, accepted as policy concerning the criteria of § 20 -3.6 (11)(2)(c). Section 3. That the attached "Exhibit C: Lattice Fence Types" be, and is hereby, accepted as policy concerning the criteria of § 20 -3.6 (H)(2)(c). Section 4. That trellises and hedges cannot exceed four feet in height along rights -of -way as stated in Section 20 -3.6 (H)(2)(c) and that this is the intent of the regulation. Section That vines as defined under Section 20 -2.3 of the Land Development Code may be permitted on any physical barrier and will not be considered to increase the opacity. Section 6. That light fixtures be permitted to extend sixteen (16) inches above the maximum height for permitted physical barriers on single- family residential properties. Section 7 That the attached "Exhibit D: EXAMPLES OF ACCEPTABLE PHYSICAL BARRIERS" be, and is hereby, accepted.as containing examples of physical barriers which meet the criteria of § 20 -3.6 (H)(2)(c) and the policies set forth in this Resolution. Section 8. That the attached "Exhibit E: EXAMPLES OF UNACCEPTABLE PHYSICAL BARRIERS" be, and is hereby, accepted as containing examples of physical barriers which do not meet the criteria of § 20 -3.6 (H)(2)(c) and the policies set forth in this Resolution. PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 2nd DAY OF AUGUST, 1994. ATTEST: Rosemary J. Wascura City Clerk READ AND APPROVED AS TO FORM: Earl G. Gallop City Attorney Az/ Neil Carver Mayor c: Veportslfencing. rev Exhibit A: Wooden Fence Types UNACCEPTABLE: Sine wave pattern yields less than 60 percent open area ACCEPTABLE: Modified wave pattern yields over 60 percent open area E1xEbit B: Masonry Wall Types UNNACCEPTABLE: Solid wall segments are not considered "uniform pattern" 6' 7[max) 4' (max) ACCEPTABLE: Vertical supports (columns) do not exceed 14 inches in width -Y-� -T 6' (max) 4' (max) Exhibit C: Lattice Fence Types UNACCEPTABLE: Pre - fabricated lattice yields less than 60 precent open area ACCEPTABLE: Lattice design yields over 60 percent open area TImax) �, (max) 4f f, Concrete, stucco. & xrought iron Illustration from the Hometown District Ord, Vines are aermit:.ea and not considerea to increase the opacity Exhibit D: EXAMPLES OF ACCEPTABLE PHYSICAL BARRIERS Vertical supports do not exceed 6 inches in width Light fixtures are permitted to extend ?.b inches above the -,aximum height Sine wave pattern yields less than 60 open area Hedges behint wall exceec G feel. in height above grade Exhibit E: EXAMPLES OF UNACCEPTABLE PHYSICAL BARRIERS Solid wall segments are not considered lu„iform pattern" .ate... boom Solid wall segments are not conasidered "uniform Cattern'' WON From: A% T7 C:-,TTY O F S OUTH M= 2�LM = INTER - OFFICE MEMORANDUM Mayor and City ssion 4111 am . ;iiamp`ton City Manager Background: Date: July 28, 1994 Re: Agenda Item I S Commission Meeting 8/2/94 1994 -95 Millage Resolution State law requires local governments to formally act on the following items in order to adopt the 1994 -95 budget: a) Notify the Property Appraiser by August 4, 1994 of proposed millage rate and the rollback millage rate. b) Date, time and place for the public hearing on the proposed millage rate and budget. The above must be adopted by Resolution and forward along with certification to the Property Appraiser. Recommendation: 1. Advantage to City: Adoption of this Resolution brings the City into compliance with State law and provides for County mail notification to tax payers of the millage rate and public hearing information. 2. Disadvantages to city: None 3. The City Manager recommends approval of this Resolution. 4. This Resolution Florida Statutes. WFH:er a:mi lw is required by Chapter 200.065 RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, ADVISING THE PROPERTY APPRAISER OF ITS PROPOSED MILLAGE RATE 6.967 MILLS; ITS ROLLED -BACK RATE 5.976 MILLS, AND OF THE PUBLIC HEARINGS TO BE HELD SEPTEMBER 7, AND SEPTEMBER 14, 1994 TO CONSIDER THE PROPOSED MILLAGE RATE AND TENTATIVE BUDGET, ALL REGARDING THE CITY'S 1994 -95 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET. WHEREAS, Florida Statute 200.065 requires that within 35 days of certification of value pursuant to sub - section (1) of said Statute, "each taxing authority shall advise the property appraiser of its proposed millage rate, of its rolled -back rate computed pursuant to sub - section 1 and of the date, time, and place which a public hearing will be held to consider the proposed millage rate and tentative budget; and 1994; and WHEREAS, the certification of value was made on July 1, WHEREAS, the City Administration has now computed the proposed millage rate and the rolled -back rate; and WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission therefore wish to comply with the aforesaid Statute. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA: Section 1. The City Administration advises the property 5 appraiser that the proposed millage rate of City of South Miami, Florida for the 1994 -95 fiscal year budget is 6.967 mills. The rolled -back rate computed pursuant to sub - section (1) of Florida Statute 200.065 is 5.976 mills. Section 2. The date, time, and place at which public hearings will be held to consider the proposed millage rate and tentative budget are as follows: Date Time Place September 7, 1994 7:30 P.M. South Miami City Hall 6130 Sunset Drive South Miami, Florida 33143 September 14, 1994 7:30 p.m. South Miami City Hall 6130 Sunset Drive South Miami, Florida 33143 PASSED AND ADOPTED this day of July, 1994. APPROVED: ATTEST: City Clerk READ AND APPROVED AS TO FORM: CITY ATTORNEY r� MAYOR � CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI INTER - OFFICE MEMORANDUM To: Mayor & City C en. Date: Julv 29, 1994 Y � 8/02/94 Commission Agenda P From: 'William n Re: Item # 4 : REVISED Resolution � City Manger for Physical Barriers, Vines, Lights ... RESOLUTION TO SET POLICIES FOR PHYSICAL BARRIERS, VINES, LIGHTS.... REVISIONS: At the request of the City Commission at their July 26, 1994 Meeting, staff has prepared a revised resolution which clarifies and labels each illustration and photograph in the exhibits. In addition, language has been modified to reflect the changes in the exhibits, and the exhibits have been reorganized to show comparison, as well as examples. The section which proposed a maintenance policy for hedges has been removed upon consultation with the City Attorney. C. 0 6 1 The City Administration has been approached on various occasions by applicants for permits, citizens and members of the general public requesting interpretations concerning the regulation of physical barriers. Often, these inquiries center around the "intent" of the legislation. To better communicate the intent of these regulations, the Administration proposes the following resolution so that the City Commission may express its legislative intent and provide direction and guidance to staff. Recommendation: 1. Advantage to City: Provides for clarification of the Land Development Code. 2. Disadvantages to ity: None. 3. This Resolution is sponsored by Administration. 4. This Resolution refers to § 20 -3.6 (H)(2)(c) and § 20-2.3 of the Land Development Code. a RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR A POLICY CONCERNING FENCE TYPES TO BE PERMITTED UNDER ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. 7 -94 -1556; PROVIDING FOR A POLICY CONCERNING THE HEIGHT OF TRELLISES AND HEDGES; PROVIDING FOR A POLICY CONCERNING VINES; AND PROVIDING FOR A POLICY CONCERNING THE HEIGHT OF LIGHT FIXTURES PERMITTED TO EXTEND ABOVE THE MAXIMUM HEIGHT FOR PHYSICAL BARRIERS. WHEREAS, the City of South Miami amended Section 20 -3.6 (H)(2)(c) Physical Barriers of the Land Development Code on April 19, 1994, via Ordinance No. 7 -94 -1556, which established language regulating the height of fences along rights -of -way as follows: In required yards adjacent to a right -of- -way, fences, walls, trellises, gates and hedges shall not exceed./bur (4) . feet in height above grade. Fences and walls may be increased by two (2) , feet in height above grade and Rates may be increased by three (3) feet above grade provided that the upper two (2) feet q f the , fence or wall surface and the upper three (3) , feet of the gate between vertical supports is designed as a uniform pattern with a minimum of sixty (60) percent open area. WHEREAS, the Building, Zoning & Community Development Department regularly receives inquiries regarding the interpretation of said Section 20-3.6 (11)(2)(c); and, WHEREAS, the City Attorney has advised the Department to seek direct input from the City Commission concerning the interpretation of "uniform pattern"; WHEREAS, the City of South Miami previously enacted Ordinance No. 12 -90 -1452 on July 24, 1990, which reduced the height of fences, walls, trellises and hedges along rights -of- way to four feet in height, and the City of South Miami then enacted Ordinance No. 7 -94 -1556 which allows for the extension of fences and walls only; WHEREAS, the City of South Miami permits vines as defined under Section 20-2.3 which includes the following statement: ... Vines may be used in conjunction with fences, screens and walls to meet physical barrier requirements as specifted. WHEREAS, the City Administration desires to specify herein that vines are exempt from the 60% open area minimum, because enforcement of foliage density is not feasible; and, WHEREAS, the City Administration desires to establish a policy concerning the height of light fixtures that may be permitted above the maximum height limit for physical barriers; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR & CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA: Section 1. That the attached "Exhibit A: Wooden Fence Types" be, and is hereby, accepted as policy concerning the criteria of § 20 -3.6 (H)(2)(c). Section 2. That the attached "Exhibit B: Masonry Wall Types" be, and is hereby, accepted as policy concerning the criteria of § 20 -3.6 (H)(2)(c). Section 3. That the attached "Exhibit C: Lattice Fence Types" be, and is hereby, accepted as policy concerning the criteria of § 20 -3.6 (H)(2)(c). Section 4 That trellises and hedges cannot exceed four feet in height along rights -of -way as stated in Section 20 -3.6 (H)(2)(c) and that this is the intent of the regulation. Section 5. That vines as defined under Section 20 -2.3 of the Land Development Code may be permitted on any physical barrier and will not be considered to increase the opacity. Section 6. That light fixtures be permitted to extend sixteen (16) inches above the maximum height for permitted physical barriers on single- family residential properties. Section 7 That the attached "Exhibit D: EXAMPLES OF ACCEPTABLE PHYSICAL BARRIERS" be, and is hereby, accepted as containing examples of physical barriers which meet the criteria of § 20 -3.6 (H)(2)(c) and the policies set forth in this Resolution. Section 8. That the attached "Exhibit E: EXAMPLES OF UNACCEPTABLE PHYSICAL BARRIERS" be, and is hereby, accepted as containing examples of physical barriers which do not meet the criteria of § 20 -3.6 (H)(2)(c) and the policies set forth in this Resolution. PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 2nd DAY OF AUGUST, 1994. ATTEST: Rosemary J. Wascura City Clerk READ AND APPROVED AS TO FORM: Earl G. Gallop City Attorney S_ Neil Carver Mayor c:\reports\fencing. rev Exhibit A: Wooden Fence Types UNACCEPTABLE: Sine wave pattern yields less than 60 percent open area ACCEPTABLE: Modifiedwave pattern yields over 60 percent open area Exhibit B: Masonry Mall Types UNNACCEPTABLE: Solid wall segments are not considered "uniform pattern" T 6' (max) 4v (max) ACCEPTABLE: Vertical supports (columns) do not exceed 14 inches in width V 6' Timax) d' (max) Exhibit C: Lattice Fence Types UNACCEPTABLE: Pre - fabricated lattice yields less than 60 precent open area 11. ♦RII .4 ,,,1 EF. _O�. ♦x.1,1 ,;. �♦���;. %I /� AC CEPT_ABLE: Lattice design yields over 60 percent open area 7(maxi ULJ LUI u LUI I s'� de Concrctc. �:.:cco. �:. �.vrou11-7 iron Illustration from the Hometown District Ord. 1�. Vines are Permit-7-ea and not _onsiderec .increase the opac::y Exhibit D: EXAMPLES OF ACCEPTABLE PHYSICAL BARRIERS Vertical supports do not exceed inches in widtr V Light fixtures are permitted to extend !.o inches above the M,Iximum height �_:ne Wave zattern :eics :ess than 70 open area Hedges behi n, c wall exceec =ee` :n neignt above 7raae Exhibit E: EXAMPLES OF UNACCEPTABLE PHYSICAL BARRIERS Solid wall segments are not considered `uniform pattern" �r man-. Solid wall segments are not conasidered "uniform =attern" C = TY OF SOUTH M = AM 2 ® INTER- OFFICE MEMORANDUM To: Mayor and C* -y From: , illi m am City Man er Background: ssion Date: July 28, 1994 n Re: Agenda Item 1 6 Commission Meeting 8/2/94 P/W Department - Purchase of Office Computers and Software The 93 -94 budget includes funds for purchasing computers and software for the Public Works Office for two word processing stations. This equipment will be compatible with the computer network system recommended for purchase in the 94 -95 budget proposal. There were three bidders - *1) AKASO Technologies, Inc., - $7,645 2) Byte Computers - $7,749 3) Ameridata - $9,579 * Lowest qualified bidder Recommendation: 1. Advantage to City: The Public Works Department will be computerized with the ability to network with the system recommended in the 94 -95 budget. 2. Disadvantages to city: None 3. The City Manager recommends approval of this Resolution. 4. This purchase is pursuant to the 93 -94 budget and City purchasing regulations. WFH:er a:rwa U V RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE BY THE CITY MANAGER OF A SUM NOT TO EXCEED $7,645.00 FOR THE PURCHASE OF COMPUTERS AND SOFTWARE FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT FROM AKASO TECHNOLOGIES, INC., UNDER THE LOWEST BID AND CHARGING THE DISBURSEMENT TO ACCOUNT NUMBER 1770 -6420: "EQUIPMENT - OFFICE." WHEREAS, pursuant to the 1993 -94 budget of the City of South Miami, Florida, the Public Works Department was authorized to purchase computers and software; and WHEREAS, Article III, Section 5 H of the City Charter requires competitive bids from at least three different sources of supply. The Public Works Department obtained three bids from the following companies, AmeriData, Byte computers, and AKASO Technologies, INC.; and WHEREAS, the results of the administration's inquiry have been that the overall lowest price was from AKASO Technologies, Inc. of Miami FL. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA: Section 1. The City Manager be, and hereby is, authorized to disburse the sum of $7,645.00 for the purchase of computers and software for the Public Works Department. Section 2. That the disbursements be charged to account number 1770 -6420: "Equipment - Office." PASSED AND ADOPTED this day of August, 1994. ATTEST: City Clerk READ AND APPROVED AS TO FORM: CITY ATTORNEY APPROVED: MAYOR