HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 2002-04-18 MinutesMINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
CITY COMMISSION OF MIAMI, FLORIDA
On the 18'h day of April 2002, the City Commission of Miami, Florida, met at its regular meeting
place in the City Hall, 3500 Pan American Drive, Miami, Florida in special session.
The meeting was called to order at 2:20 p.m. by Chairman Tomas Regalado with the following
members of the Commission found to be present:
Commissioner Angel Gonzalez (District 1)
Vice Chairman Johnny L. Winton (District 2
Commissioner Joe Sanchez (District 3)
Chairman Tomas Regalado (District 4)
Commissioner Arthur E. Teele, Jr. (District 5)
ALSO PRESENT:
Frank Rollason, Assistant City Manager/Operations
Alejandro Vilarello, Assistant City Attorney
Priscilla A. Thompson, City Clerk
Sylvia Scheider, Assistant City Clerk
15. AUTHORIZE MANAGER TO EXECUTE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH
RACEWORKS, LLC FOR ISSUANCE OF PERMIT FOR MOTOR SPORTS RACES TO BE HELD IN
DOWNTOWN MIAMI IN OCTOBER 2002.
Chairman Regalado: We are now into the special City Commission meeting. This meeting has been
called for the Raceworks MOU (Memorandum of Understanding).
Maria Chiaro (Assistant City Attorney): So, you'll be recessing the continuation --
Chairman Regalado: We are recessing this. We'll go back as soon as we finish this item. Mr. City
Manager. Raceworks. We are on the special meeting that you called.
Priscilla Thompson (City Clerk): I'm sorry.
Chairman Regalado: Yes, we did.
Ms. Thompson: Yes, yes.
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Frank Rollason (Director, Building & Zoning): Mr. Chairman and members of the Commission, Frank
Rollason, Assistant City Manager for Operations. What you have in front of you today is a resolution that
we are recommending that you pass, which adopts the attached Memo of Understanding, which was
developed as pointed out to you at the last Commission meeting when we discussed this issue, that we
would have that here today for you. We delivered a package to you this past Monday so you'd have a
little bit of time to go over it before today's meeting. And the intent of this MOU is to indemnify the City
against the issues that we feel are important, that we're protected against upon issuance of a race permit
under Florida Statutes. So, with that, we're prepared to answer any questions and move forward.
Commissioner Sanchez: Mr. Chairman.
Chairman Regalado: Yes, sir.
Commissioner Sanchez: Mr. Rollason, I have three questions. One, we have the right to revoke the
permits?
Mr. Rollason: Yes, sir.
Commissioner Sanchez: In certain circumstances?
Mr. Rollason: Yes, sir.
Commissioner Sanchez: OK. Is there a clause to hold us harmless, that includes the City, the trust,
officers of the trust?
Mr. Rollason: Yes, sir.
Commissioner Sanchez: Is there also an agreement that the Raceworks will not sue the City of Miami or
the trust or director from employers volunteers?
Mr. Rollason: Yes, sir.
Commissioner Sanchez: Thank you.
Chairman Regalado: OK. Frank. That's it. OK. This is a public hearing. Mr. Lopez.
Vice Chairman Winton: Mr. Chairman, may I remind you that --
Chairman Regalado: You need to leave.
Vice Chairman Winton: -- for this meeting, you're going to be mean, nasty. You're going to limit
everybody to the amount of time they can speak and I agreed to take a chill pill, which I have done.
Chairman Regalado: He's been fully advised.
George Lopez: That's huge. Yes. Mr. Chairman, thank you. My name is George Lopez, Steel, Hector
and Davis, on behalf of Homestead Miami Speedway, its parent company, International Speedway
Corporation. And I do want to thank you for this opportunity to be heard. I've heard the wishes of this
Commission repeatedly now and I understand the limitations that come therefore. But I first before I
make a very brief comment -- and they will be brief here today -- I want to acknowledge that the -- both
the Manager's office and the City Attorney's office has been very helpful in providing us with
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information. But I want to make a very special mention to Ms. Thompson and her office at the City
Clerk's Office have been extremely helpful and I congratulate her in the vote here today, but more
importantly in the cooperation that she's shown us as the public. Mr. Chairman, before I make those
comments, I want to make sure that I understand just two points. Number one, from a public records
standpoint, we're dealing with the item that was advertised, and as I understand it, the same form,
substance and the document has not changed since it was advertised and delivered to the public. OK.
More importantly, as I read the advertisement in "The Miami Herald", it indicated discussion regarding
the MOU, as has been indicated, but as well as -- and a permit related thereto. Is there a copy of that
permit that has been circulated, made available to the public or is there one that could be made available
to us at this time?
Chairman Regalado: And he's asking, Mr. City Manager --
Mr. Rollason: That's a part of the package that was delivered to you, a sample permit, and was also
delivered to the Homestead attorneys Monday morning, and you got it.
Chairman Regalado: Monday morning. So, Thursday today.
Mr. Lopez: Let me look at that. Right, because this -- thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Chairman, just a
couple observations as it relates to the MOU, and I think your statements, before I started speaking,
clearly focuses us as to what we can -- are not going to be permitted to be discussing here today, and that
is clearly our legal objection to going forward with this companion item to the agreement that was
previously approved by the City. Those objections are clearly expressed previously before this record,
and suffice that we do not need to repeat them, but we do reserve those rights at any ongoing litigation.
There are two observations I wanted to make with relations to -- I think one of the questions that was
raised by Commissioner Sanchez -- and they are specifically Section "E" of the MOU. It speaks to
litigation ongoing in the event of -- and I quote -- "in the event that the City or the Trust is a defendant."
There is no event. It is ongoing. But more importantly, as it relates to us, Mr. Chairman, I would like to
ask -- there's one area where there's an affirmative statement that the City Attorney's Office must, at your
expense, vigorously defend any litigation. And my point here today is, if that is to be interpreted that,
should Miami Homestead Speedway proffer to settle its ongoing dispute with this City, in exchange for a
full and fair and equal opportunity to consider a bid, would that statement vigorously defend -- limit this
City to enter into that settlement. With that, Mr. Chairman, I really have no further arguments to express
to you here today, except that we certainly reserve our legal rights. And thank you, Commissioner
Winton, for your restraint. And I'm happy to answer any questions that you all might have.
Chairman Regalado: Thank you. Thank you very much. And we appreciate that you've been so kind
and short. Any more comments, questions from the public? This is a public hearing. Anybody from the
members of the Commission? OK.
Commissioner Sanchez: Mr. Chairman.
Chairman Regalado: Yes, sir.
Commissioner Sanchez: So move to approve the MOU.
Vice Chairman Winton: Second.
Chairman Regalado: We have a motion and a second to approve the MOU. All in favor say "aye."
The Commission (Collectively): Aye.
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The following resolution was introduced by Commissioner Sanchez, who moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 02-420
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT (S),
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING, IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE ATTACHED FORM, WITH
RACEWORKS, LLC, FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A PERMIT FOR MOTORSPORTS
RACES TO BE HELD IN DOWNTOWN MIAMI IN OCTOBER 2002.
(Here follows body of resolution, omitted here and on file in the Office of the City Clerk.)
Upon being seconded by Vice Chairman Winton, the resolution was passed and adopted by the following
vote:
AYES: Chairman Tomas Regalado
Vice Chairman Johnny L. Winton
Commissioner Angel Gonzalez
Commissioner Joe Sanchez
Commissioner Arthur E. Teele, Jr.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
Chairman Regalado: That's five, it passes. OK. That concludes the Special City Commission meeting.
We are now back to the Regular Commission meeting. Good night.
The Special Commission meeting adjourned at 2.-26p. m.
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16. SECOND READING ORDINANCE: ESTABLISH NEW SPECIAL REVENUE FUND ENTITLED
"FEMA/ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANT AWARD (FY 2001) FUND" FOR WELLNESS
AND FITNESS PROGRAM, AND APPROPRIATE $239,843, CONSISTING $167,890 GRANT FROM
FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA) ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS
GRANT PROGRAM, FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF WELLNESS AND FITNESS PROGRAM, AND
MATCHING FUNDS OF $71,953 PROVIDED BY CITY AS FOLLOWS: $23,800 FROM GENERAL
OPERATING BUDGET, AND $48,153 FROM CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT.
Note for the Record: Upon the adjournment of the Special Commission meeting at 2:26 p.m., the Regular
Commission meeting of April 11, 2002 was reconvened.
Chairman Regalado: OK. We have -- now we're back to the balance of the regular agenda. Item 12, a
second reading ordinance. It's the FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) assistance to
firefighters grant award. Do we have a motion?
Note for the Record: Vice Chairman Winton left Commission chambers at 2: 27 p. m.
Commissioner Sanchez: So move, Mr. Chairman.
Commissioner Teele: Second, Mr. Chairman.
Chairman Regalado: It's been moved and second. Any comments from the public? Being none, read the
ordinance. OK. Roll call.
An ordinance Entitled --
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION ESTABLISHING A NEW
SPECIAL REVENUE FUND ENTITLED "FEMA/ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS
GRANT AWARD (FY 2001) FUND" FOR WELLNESS AND FITNESS PROGRAM,
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE OPERATION OF SAME IN A TOTAL
AMOUNT OF $239,843, CONSISTING OF A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF
$167,890 FROM THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY
("FEMA") ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANT PROGRAM, FOR THE
IMPLEMENTATION OF WELLNESS AND FITNESS PROGRAM, AND
MATCHING FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $71,953 TO BE PROVIDED BY THE
CITY OF MIAMI AS FOLLOWS: $23,800 FROM THE GENERAL OPERATING
BUDGET, ACCOUNT CODE NO. 001000.280401.6.260, AND $48,153 FROM
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT NO. 313304, ACCOUNT CODE NO.
2829401.6.840, AS FUNDED BY FIRE ASSESSMENT FEE FOR THE PERIOD
COMMENCING AUGUST 15, 2001; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
ACCEPT THE GRANT AND TO EXECUTE THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS, IN A
FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, FOR THIS PURPOSE; AND
AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURES OF THE FUNDS FOR THE OPERATION OF
THE PROGRAM; CONTAINING A REPEALER PROVISION AND A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE.
was passed on its first reading, by title, at the meeting of March 7, 2002, was taken up for its second and
final reading, by title and adoption. On motion of Commissioner Sanchez, seconded by Commissioner
Gonzdlez, the ordinance was thereupon given its second and final reading by title, and was passed and
adopted by the following vote:
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AYES: Chairman Tomas Regalado
Commissioner Angel Gonzalez
Commissioner Joe Sanchez
Commissioner Arthur E. Teele, Jr.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Vice Chairman Johnny L. Winton
SAID ORDINANCE WAS DESIGNATED ORDINANCE NO. 12219.
The Ordinance was read by title into the public record by the Deputy City Attorney.
Chairman Regalado: Second reading, it passes.
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17. SECOND READING ORDINANCE: ESTABLISH NEW SPECIAL REVENUE FUND
ENTITLED: "HOMELESS PROGRAM DONATIONS" AND APPROPRIATE $15,000 TO SAID
FUND RECEIVED AS DONATION FROM TECHNOLOGY CENTER OF THE AMERICAS FOR
PURPOSES OF ENHANCING SERVICES PROVIDED BY HOMELESS PROGRAM.
Chairman Regalado: Item 14 is a second reading ordinance.
Unidentified Speaker: Thirteen. How about 13?
Chairman Regalado: Did we do 13?
Joel Maxwell (Deputy City Attorney): Thirteen, I think.
Chairman Regalado: OK. I'm sorry. Thirteen, second reading ordinance. The Homeless Program
Donations. Do we have a motion?
Commissioner Gonzalez: So move.
Chairman Regalado: It's been moved-- and second?
Commissioner Teele: Yes, sir.
Chairman Regalado: OK. It's been moved and second. It's a public hearing. Being none from the
public, read the ordinance. Roll call.
An ordinance Entitled --
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION ESTABLISHING A NEW
SPECIAL REVENUE FUND ENTITLED: "HOMELESS PROGRAM DONATIONS"
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,000 TO SAID FUND
RECEIVED AS A DONATION FROM THE TECHNOLOGY CENTER OF THE
AMERICAS FOR PURPOSES OF ENHANCING THE SERVICES PROVIDED BY
THE HOMELESS PROGRAM; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT
SAID DONATION, AND TO EXECUTE ANY DOCUMENTS NECESSARY, IN A
FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, FOR ACCEPTANCE OF SAID
DONATION; ALLOCATING FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,000.00 FOR SAID
SERVICES; AND CONTAINING A REPEALER PROVISION AND A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE.
was passed on its first reading, by title, at the meeting of March 7, 2002, was taken up for its second and
final reading, by title and adoption. On motion of Commissioner Gonzalez, seconded by Commissioner
Teele, the ordinance was thereupon given its second and final reading by title, and was passed and
adopted by the following vote:
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AYES: Chairman Tomas Regalado
Commissioner Angel Gonzalez
Commissioner Joe Sanchez
Commissioner Arthur E. Teele, Jr.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Vice Chairman Johnny L. Winton
SAID ORDINANCE WAS DESIGNATED ORDINANCE NO. 12220.
The Ordinance was read by title into the public record by the Deputy City Attorney.
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18. SECOND READING ORDINANCE: AMEND SECTIONS 54-341 THROUGH 54-343 OF
CITY CODE ENTITLED "COCONUT GROVE SPECIAL EVENTS DISTRICT," TO REVISE
DISTRICT'S PURPOSE, INTENT, SPECIAL EVENT APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS, AND USER
FEE PROVISION AND CHANGE NAME OF COCONUT GROVE STANDING FESTIVAL
COMMITTEE TO SPECIAL EVENTS AND MARKETING COMMITTEE, AND INCREASE
FUNCTIONS AND COMPOSITION OF THE COMMITTEE.
Chairman Regalado: Item 14, a second reading ordinance. Do we have a motion?
Commissioner Teele: So move, Mr. Chairman.
Chairman Regalado: It's been moved and --
Commissioner Sanchez: Second.
Chairman Regalado: -- second. Comments from the public? John, you want to?
John Jackson (Director, Public Works): Yes. John Jackson, Director of Public Works. Mr. Chairman,
Commissioners, a provision in this ordinance transfers the sidewalk cafe permit fees to the Coconut
Grove Standing Festival Committee.
Chairman Regalado: Yeah, but it provides that they will pay for one inspector.
Mr. Jackson: Yes. That's --
Carlos Gimenez (City Manager): Well, does the -- did the ordinance so state, or it has to be put on the
recorded that --
Chairman Regalado: It was put on the record the first time that we read it. But you need to, I guess, put it
again.
Joel Maxwell (Deputy City Attorney): Yes. If you can repeat that, Mr. Chairman, if you don't mind.
Yes.
Mr. Jackson: We would need to fund an inspector from Public Works, approximately eleven thousand
dollars ($11,000) a year to do the permitting and inspection of the sidewalk cafes in Coconut Grove.
Chairman Regalado: OK. So would the maker of the motion include that in the ordinance? I think we
did the first time. I remember.
Commissioner Teele: So move. I would so move.
Chairman Regalado: Thank you very much.
Commissioner Sanchez: Second.
Chairman Regalado: OK. With that amendment, would you read the ordinance? Roll call.
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An ordinance entitled
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING CHAPTER 54,
ARTICLE IX, OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED,
ENTITLED "COCONUT GROVE SPECIAL EVENTS DISTRICT," TO REVISE THE
DISTRICT'S PURPOSE, INTENT, SPECIAL EVENT APPLICATION
REQUIREMENTS, AND USER FEE PROVISION, AND TO CHANGE THE NAME
OF THE COCONUT GROVE STANDING FESTIVAL COMMITTEE TO THE
SPECIAL EVENTS AND MARKETING COMMITTEE, AND INCREASE THE
FUNCTIONS AND COMPOSITION OF THE COMMITTEE; MORE
PARTICULARLY BY AMENDING SECTIONS 54-341 THROUGH 54-343 TO SAID
CODE; CONTAINING A REPEALER PROVISION AND A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
passed on its first reading, by title, at the meeting of March 7, 2002, was taken up for its second and final
reading, by title, and adoption. On motion of Commissioner Teele, seconded by Commissioner Sanchez,
the ordinance was thereupon given its second and final reading, by title, and was passed and adopted by
the following vote:
AYES: Commissioner Angel Gonzalez
Commissioner Joe Sanchez
Commissioner Arthur E. Teele, Jr.
Chairman Tomas Regalado
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Vice Chairman Johnny L. Winton
THE ORDINANCE WAS DESIGNATED ORDINANCE NO. 12221.
The ordinance was read by title into the public record by the City Attorney.
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19. FIRST READING ORDINANCE: AMEND SECTION 40-74 OF CITY CODE ENTITLED
"PERSONNEL/CIVIL SERVICE RULES AND REGULATIONS", TO REQUIRE THAT CHANGES
IN RACE, COLOR OR NATIONAL ORIGIN BE ESTABLISHED AT TIME OF APPLICATION FOR
ALL CLASSIFIED POSITIONS.
Chairman Regalado: Item 14, second reading.
Priscilla Thompson (City Clerk): That's the one we just did. We're on --
Commissioner Gonzalez: We did that.
Ms. Thompson: We did --
Chairman Regalado: I'm sorry. We did that. Item 15, it's a first reading ordinance. I don't understand
this. Could somebody explain that to me, Mr. City Attorney?
Tish Mindingall: Commissioners, I'm Tish Mindingall, Executive Secretary for the Civil Service Board.
What this ordinance does is amends Chapter 40 of the Code regarding applications. The application
forms now allow persons to apply to change their ethnic code during the course of a register and what this
ordinance would do is to disallow that ability.
Chairman Regalado: Any questions from the board members? It's a first reading.
Commissioner Sanchez: So move.
Chairman Regalado: It's been moved.
Commissioner Teele: Second.
Chairman Regalado: And second.
Joel Maxwell (Deputy City Attorney): An ordinance of the Miami --
Chairman Regalado: Go ahead, sir. Roll call.
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An Ordinance entitled —
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING CHAPTER 40,
ARTICLE 3, OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED,
ENTITLED PERSONNEL CIVIL SERVICE RULES AND REGULATIONS, TO
REQUIRE THE CHANGES IN RACE, COLOR OR NATIONAL ORIGIN BE
ESTABLISHED AT TIME OF APPLICATION FOR ALL CLASSIFIED POSITIONS;
MORE PARTICULARLY BY AMENDING SECTION 40-74; CONTAINING A
REPEALER PROVISION AND A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Was introduced by Commissioner Sanchez, seconded by Commissioner Teele, and was passed on first
reading, by title only, by the following vote:
AYES: Chairman Tomas Regalado
Commissioner Angel Gonzalez
Commissioner Joe Sanchez
Commissioner Arthur E. Teele, Jr.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Vice Chairman Johnny L. Winton
The ordinance was read by title into the public record by the Deputy City Attorney.
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20. RECONSIDER PRIOR VOTE TAKEN ON MOTION NO. 02-408 RELATED TO
APPOINTMENTS OF INDIVIDUALS AS MEMBERS OF MIAMI SPORTS AND EXHIBITION
AUTHORITY. (See #3)
RESCIND RESOLUTION 02-318, WHICH HAD APPOINTED SAM GENTRY, MARIANNE
SALAZAR, AND MARITZA GUTIERREZ AS MEMBERS OF MIAMI SPORTS AND EXHIBITION
AUTHORITY; STIPULATING THAT SAID BOARD MEMBERS SHALL CONTINUE TO SERVE
UNTIL THEIR SUCCESSORS HAVE BEEN APPOINTED AND QUALIFIED.
APPOINT MARITZA GUTIERREZ AS MEMBER OF MIAMI SPORTS AND EXHIBITION
AUTHORITY.
AMEND RESOLUTION 02-318 BY (1) RESCINDING APPOINTMENTS OF SAM GENTRY AND
MARIANNE SALAZAR; AND (2) CONFIRMING APPOINTMENT OF MARITZA GUTIERREZ.
Chairman Regalado: Before we go on -- before he left, Vice Chairman Winton passed a resolution
rescinding resolution R-02-318. That would be appointments to the Miami Sports & Exhibition
Authority. In that resolution, Commissioner Winton has two of his appointments, but one of my
appointments was included. I wanted -- I want the record to be clear that my appointment is not being
removed and --
Joel Maxwell (Deputy City Attorney): Commissioner, then I would suggest that you move to reconsider
the resolution that was just adopted, rescinding --
Commissioner Teele: So moved, Mr. Chairman.
Chairman Regalado: Yeah, but.
Mr. Maxwell: And now what I would do -- I know what --
Chairman Regalado: Wait, wait, wait. Because Johnny wanted to do something, and I --
Mr. Maxwell: I know what he wanted to do. And if you rescind what you just did, we can give you the
information you need to accomplish what he wanted to do, I assure you of that, today.
Chairman Regalado: Today?
Mr. Maxwell: Yes.
Chairman Regalado: Because we want to give him, you know --
Commissioner Teele: Mr. Chairman.
Mr. Maxwell: Yes, sir.
Chairman Regalado: Yes, sir.
Commissioner Teele: Let's just move it and then we can discuss it. I would so move to reconsider.
Commissioner Sanchez: Second.
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Chairman Regalado: It's been moved and second. All in favor say "aye."
The following motion was introduced by Commissioner Teele, who moved its adoption:
MOTION NO. 02-421
A MOTION TO RECONSIDER PRIOR VOTE TAKEN ON MOTION NO. 02-408
RELATED TO APPOINTMENTS OF CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS AS MEMBERS OF
THE MIAMI SPORTS AND EXHIBITION AUTHORITY.
Upon being seconded by Commissioner Sanchez, the motion was passed and adopted by the following
vote:
AYES: Chairman Tomas Regalado
Commissioner Angel Gonzalez
Commissioner Joe Sanchez
Commissioner Arthur E. Teele. Jr.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Vice Chairman Johnny L. Winton
Chairman Regalado: Now, what do we do now to comply with what Commissioner Winton wanted and
to maintain my appointment?
Commissioner Teele: Move to reconsider your appointment.
Commissioner Sanchez: Yes.
Chairman Regalado: Yeah, but we just moved to reconsider --
Commissioner Teele: But we reconsidered --
Chairman Regalado: -- his resolution that rescinds the --
Mr. Maxwell: No. What I would suggest you do is you -- now, what you're doing is, you are rescinding
the appointments of Marianne Salazar and Sam Gentry.
Chairman Regalado: Those are the two appointments by Commissioner Winton.
Mr. Maxwell: Which were in Resolution 2-308. So, you are amending resolution 2-318 to rescind the
appointments of Marianne Salazar and Sam Gentry, which were made by Commissioner Winton.
Chairman Regalado: And --
Commissioner Teele: I would so move.
Mr. Maxwell: And your, Commissioner Mary -- Maritza Gutierrez, which (INAUDIBLE).
Commissioner Teele: Well, why don't we do one at a time?
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Mr. Maxwell: OK. You don't -- OK.
Commissioner Teele: Let's just deal with his, Commissioner Winton's first. It's only an amendment to
this, right?
Mr. Maxwell: Yes.
Commissioner Teele: So, this is in the motion of an amendment to a resolution.
Mr. Maxwell: That's correct.
Commissioner Teele: OK. So, I would move the -- what is it, the reconsider --
Mr. Maxwell: You've already moved to reconsider.
Commissioner Teele: But what is Commissioner Winton asking to be done?
Mr. Maxwell: Commissioner Winton wants to rescind the appointments of Marianne Salazar and Sam
Gentry.
Commissioner Teele: Does he want to appointment anybody?
Mr. Maxwell: No.
Commissioner Teele: OK. I would -- with the understanding now they serve until they're replaced.
Mr. Maxwell: Well, these two -- these people were previously appointed.
Commissioner Teele: To what board, Mr. Attorney?
Mr. Maxwell: This is MSEA (Miami Sports & Exhibition Authority), but they --
Commissioner Teele: Mr. Attorney, listen to what I'm saying. In doing this, it doesn't change anything
because all appointees of the City, by ordinance, serve until a replacement is made, correct?
Mr. Maxwell: By state law and by --
Commissioner Teele: OK. So, in reconsidering this -- I just want to be very clear because you've got the
Executive Director here. Those fine people continue to serve and vote until Commissioner Winton does
something else, even though he's reconsidering their current appointment.
Mr. Maxwell: That's correct.
Commissioner Teele: OK. So, Mr. Director, I think you need to come and get on the record so that it's
very clear -- because you're going to be the person asked to explain this, because there's obviously going
to be a question.
Jim Jenkins: Jim Jenkins, the Executive Director of Miami Sports & Exhibition Authority, 701 Arena
Boulevard. Good afternoon.
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Commissioner Teele: Mr. Jenkins, it's my understanding that the resolution today that purported to make
appointments, Commissioner Winton has requested that his appointments that were previously made
recently be vacated; that is, his recent appointments. However, those two persons are currently members
from a previous appointment. And, so, they will continue to serve until Commissioner Winton does
something else.
Mr. Jenkins: That would be my understanding, yes, sir.
Commissioner Teele: That's the intent of the motion. I just want to be clear, Mr. Attorney, that that's your
legal interpretation.
Mr. Maxwell: Under the City code and under state law, officers remain in office until their successors are
appointed and take office.
Commissioner Teele: All right. So, I would move that the appointments made previously by
Commissioner Winton, at Commissioner Winton's request, be rescinded, with a further proviso that the
appointees will continue to serve until a new appointment is made by Commissioner Winton and
approved by the City Commission. I would so move.
Chairman Regalado: That is a -- we have a motion by Commissioner Teele. Second by Commissioner
Sanchez. All in favor say "aye."
The Commission (Collectively): Aye.
The following motion was introduced by Commissioner Teele, who moved its adoption:
MOTION NO. 02-422
A MOTION TO RESCIND RESOLUTION 02-318, WHICH HAD APPOINTED SAM
GENTRY, MARIANNE SALAZAR, AND MARITZA GUTIERREZ AS MEMBERS
OF THE MIAMI SPORTS AND EXHIBITION AUTHORITY; FURTHER
STIPULATING THAT SAID BOARD MEMBERS SHALL CONTINUE TO SERVE
UNTIL THEIR SUCCESSORS HAVE BEEN APPOINTED AND QUALIFIED.
Upon being seconded by Commissioner Sanchez, the motion was passed and adopted by the following
vote:
AYES: Chairman Tomas Regalado
Commissioner Angel Gonzalez
Commissioner Joe Sanchez
Commissioner Arthur E. Teele. Jr.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Vice Chairman Johnny L. Winton
Chairman Regalado: It passes. Now, in order -- see, what -- I think that -- you know, this wouldn't have
been a problem had not been one of my appointments included in that resolution. So, now what do I have
to do to maintain that appointment in that board? He's already -- it's already there.
Mr. Maxwell: Just ratify the reappointment of Maritza.
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Chairman Regalado: I will ratify the appointment of Maritza Gutierrez to the Miami Sports & Exhibition
Authority.
Commissioner Teele: What about yourself?
Chairman Regalado: I don't need to because that's another resolution. Its a separate resolution.
Commissioner Teele: I would second the motion. I would assume that you would want me or you want to
preside?
Chairman Regalado: If you can preside, I would really appreciate it.
Commissioner Teele: That you are making the appointment. Will you second the appointment, Mr. --
Maritza --
Commissioner Sanchez: I second Maritza Gutierrez.
Commissioner Teele: It is moved and second. Is there objection? All those in favor say "aye."
The Commission (Collectively): Aye.
The following resolution was introduced by Chairman Regalado, who moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 02-423
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION APPOINTING AN
INDIVIDUAL AS A MEMBER OF THE MIAMI SPORTS AND EXHIBITION
AUTHORITY ("MSEA") FOR A TERM AS DESIGNATED HEREIN.
(Here follows body of resolution, omitted here and on file in the Office of the City Clerk.)
Upon being seconded by Commissioner Sanchez, the resolution was passed and adopted by the following
vote:
AYES: Chairman Tomas Regalado
Commissioner Angel Gonzalez
Commissioner Joe Sanchez
Commissioner Arthur E. Teele, Jr.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Vice Chairman Johnny L. Winton
Commissioner Teele: Now, those are two amendments to the basic resolution. A motion on the
resolution? Would you move the basic resolution, with the two amendments?
Chairman Regalado: Right. I so move, Mr. Chairman.
Commissioner Teele: Commissioner Sanchez, will you second?
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Commissioner Sanchez: Second.
Commissioner Teele: Motion. All in favor say "aye."
The Commission (Collectively): Aye.
Commissioner Teele: All opposed?
The following motion was introduced by Chairman Regalado, who moved its adoption:
MOTION NO. 02-424
A MOTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 02-318 BY (1) RESCINDING THE
APPOINTMENTS OF SAM GENTRY AND MARIANNE SALAZAR; AND (2)
CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF MARITZA GUTIERREZ.
Upon being seconded by Commissioner Sanchez, the motion was passed and adopted by the following
vote:
AYES: Chairman Tomas Regalado
Commissioner Angel Gonzalez
Commissioner Joe Sanchez
Commissioner Arthur E. Teele. Jr.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Vice Chairman Johnny L. Winton
Commissioner Teele: Now, I just want to be clear on one thing. I don't know why we did what we did,
but at the next meeting, on the 25th, if Commissioner Winton wants to do anything with his two
appointees, he will be free to do it. And I think it's best that he make his appointments and so there's no
confusion on that.
Chairman Regalado: No. Arthur, what happened was that somehow, by mistake, one appointment that I
did got into the resolution of the two appointments that Commissioner Winton did. It was a mistake.
Commissioner Teele: Then why isn't Commissioner Winton's appointments going forward today?
Chairman Regalado: No, because he doesn't want to appoint nobody today.
Commissioner Teele: OK. That's --
Chairman Regalado: That's what we're doing.
Commissioner Teele: That's where we are right now.
Chairman Regalado: He will appoint whoever he wants, whenever he wants.
Mr. Maxwell: The first resolution -- what Commissioner Winton wanted to do was to rescind the
appointments that he made --
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Commissioner Teele: That's what we did.
Chairman Regalado: Right,
Mr. Maxwell: -- earlier.
Chairman Regalado: But this whole thing --
Mr. Maxwell: And that was done.
Chairman Regalado: This whole thing -- because it -- by mistake, one of my appointments --
Mr. Maxwell: That's right.
Chairman Regalado: -- fall in that resolution. And that's what we did.
Mr. Maxwell: That's right. At the time we gave you the information, we were unaware that Maritza
Gutierrez was a part of that resolution.
Chairman Regalado: Right.
Mr. Maxwell: So, what we were trying to do was correct that mistake.
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21. FIRST READING ORDINANCE: SUNSET CITY BUDGET AND FINANCES REVIEW
COMMITTEE; REPEAL SECTION 18-5 AND AMEND SECTION 2-892 OF CITY CODE.
Chairman Regalado: OK. We have Item 16, a first reading ordinance. Is -- OK. I understand that
Commissioner Gonzalez had mentioned the other day that he had some comments on this. He did
mention something, I remember. I'm not sure what he was -- Item 16 is about --
Commissioner Sanchez: I believe he would like to discuss that item.
Chairman Regalado: So, we are -- is he here in the building?
Commissioner Sanchez: He's in his office.
Commissioner Teele: Let's take up the next one.
Commissioner Sanchez: Let's take up the next one. 18.
Chairman Regalado: OK.
Commissioner Sanchez: Eighteen.
Commissioner Teele: I move Item 18.
Chairman Regalado: If not, we'll defer to the next question. First reading ordinance, sunsetting the City
of Miami Budget and Finance Review Committee.
Commissioner Sanchez: That's not 18.
Chairman Regalado: It's been moved --
Commissioner Teele: Which one is that?
Commissioner Sanchez: That's not 18.
Chairman Regalado: Seventeen. Seventeen. Item 17.
Commissioner Sanchez: So move.
Commissioner Teele: Here. What are we doing? Who's the Budget Director on this? What are we doing
and why?
Marcelo Penha: Marcelo Penha, Interim Director, Management and Budget. It's sunsetting a board that
has duplicate functions of two other boards, Finance Review Committee and offhand, I can't think of the
second board.
Commissioner Teele: Second the motion.
Chairman Regalado: OK. We have a motion and a second. Read the ordinance. Roll call.
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An Ordinance entitled —
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION SUNSETTING THE CITY
OF MIAMI BUDGET AND FINANCE REVIEW COMMITTEE; MORE
PARTICULARLY BY REPEALING SECTION 18-5 IN ITS ENTIRETY AND
AMENDING SECTION 2-892 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA,
AS AMENDED; CONTAINING A REPEALER PROVISION AND A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE.
Was introduced by Commissioner Sanchez, seconded by Commissioner Teele, and was passed on first
reading, by title only, by the following vote:
AYES: Chairman Tomas Regalado
Commissioner Angel Gonzalez
Commissioner Joe Sanchez
Commissioner Arthur E. Teele, Jr.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Vice Chairman Johnny L. Winton
The ordinance was read by title into the public record by the Deputy City Attorney.
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22. WITHDRAW CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE ON FIRST READING TO
AMEND CODE TO ESTABLISH AND MODIFY GENERAL PERMITTING REQUIREMENTS FOR
SIDEWALK VENDORS.
Chairman Regalado: Commissioner Gonzalez is back. We are going to take Item 16. It's a first reading
ordinance. It's Code Enforcement, streets and sidewalks, in general, and sidewalk and street vendors.
Commissioner Sanchez: Mr. Chairman.
Chairman Regalado: Yes, sir.
Commissioner Sanchez: If I could be recognized on this item, before Commissioner Gonzalez tears it
apart, I just -- I have some questions on it. One is, would we be prohibiting any vendors to sell on our
streets, the item?
Dennis Wheeler: Dennis Wheeler, Director of NET (Neighborhood Enhancement Team). If I understand
your question, if a vendor or someone applies for a permit, no, we would not be prohibiting anybody.
Commissioner Sanchez: In other words, they could still sell. They would have to get a permit. And
there would be specific areas?
Mr. Wheeler: Correct.
Commissioner Sanchez: For their safety, as well as the safety and the liability of the City, that this was
established. I mean, that's what I got. One is, we continue to focus on the quality of life issue in the City
of Miami. And we basically have seen -- I have personally seen people that continue to sell, whatever
items may be, but they block the sidewalk, which is the public right-of-way, and in many cases, they're in
position where they could literally get hurt. And also, if they do get hurt, then there's a possibility also
that the City of Miami is therefore sued and we end up being in litigation in the process. So, what this
ordinance does, and correct me if I'm wrong, it give us the leeway of safeguarding the City from liability
and also putting regulation uniformity in the process. Now, correct me if I'm wrong, Mr. Wheeler.
Mr. Wheeler: You are correct. The only thing that this ordinance prohibits is vending in residential
neighborhoods.
Commissioner Sanchez: OK. Thank you.
Commissioner Gonzalez: Mr. Chairman.
Chairman Regalado: Yes, sir.
Commissioner Gonzalez: OK. I'm not going to tear this ordinance apart, but I'm going to express my
point of view. The City of Miami is the poorest city of the United States, recognized by the census, by
everyone. OK. We have hundreds of people that bring their food to their tables selling lemons, selling
oranges, selling flowers, and doing all of this type of work. An ordinance that would prohibit these
people from doing the work that they're doing to sustain their families is sending these people to start
selling crack or selling drugs or doing other illegal activities. I understand that this ordinance calls for
any of these vendors to have a cart to display their merchandise, not all of these people are going to -- if
we -- if that's the thing, then we are going to have carts all over the City of Miami on the sidewalks
because we're not going to be allowing them to put the carts on the street. This ordinance, I believe, that
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based on the first amendment, will allow the newspapers to keep selling their papers on the middle of the
street. I know a vendor that stands in the middle of the street on Northwest 37th Avenue and 7th Street
selling a newspaper everyday, every morning. And I see him because I drive by everyday. Also, we have
the peddlers that be out there collecting money from the cars at the traffic lights. So, unfortunately, I can't
support this because these -- we have the highest unemployment. We are the poorest city, the City of
Miami. We have people coming to this community from every country, everyday by thousands and we
don't have employment. And the only way -- and the problem is, most of these people, even if they
wanted work anywhere else, they don't have working permit. Immigration is not allowing them to get
their permits. But we allow them to come to this country and we allow them to come to this City and we
allow them to come to this state. And the only way that they have to be out there and to make a living is
selling. So, I'm telling you now that I'm going to vote against this ordinance. Thank you.
Chairman Regalado: You're welcome.
Commissioner Teele: Mr. Chairman.
Chairman Regalado: Yes, sir.
Commissioner Teele: I would move that the item be withdrawn.
Chairman Regalado: OK. We have a motion.
Commissioner Gonzalez: Second.
Chairman Regalado: It's been second.
Commissioner Teele: On discussion, Mr. Chairman
Chairman Regalado: Yes, sir.
Commissioner Teele: Mr. Chairman, I think Commissioner Gonzalez makes a very good point. I will
consistently say that in this City, we cannot adopt citywide policies one size fits all in every case. Some
neighborhoods are different. It's very clear that the custom and usage in certain neighborhoods, Little
Haiti being one, maybe Allapattah in some cases being another, where you have people from different
nationalities, different cultures, we've got to respect those. We talk about celebrating diversity.
Celebrating diversity implies the kinds of things that Commissioner Gonzalez is raising. In requesting
withdrawal of this item, I don't mean to send a signal that there should not be overlay areas, overlay areas
in which this activity is prohibited or severely curtailed. I agree with everything that Commissioner
Gonzalez says., I'm not sure I support what we're doing now for example in front of the American
Airlines Arena. And I remember when Commissioner Gort and others brought this item up. And I told
them then, I said, guys, you know, I understand everybody's got constituency. I happen to think that it
cheapens and undermines the investment that people make in real estate and in code enforcement, in code
compliance when you've got vendors out there selling in front of vendors that have investing hundreds of
thousands of dollars. And, so, in not supporting this as a citywide ordinance, I'm encouraging the
Planning Department and the NET administration to seek appropriate overlays where this activity -- these
activities are severely curtailed if not prohibited. And so I want to be very clear that it's not like you can
do anything you want to all over in Miami. That's not the message I'm trying to send. But I am trying to
send the message that neighborhoods need to be respected, neighborhood traditions and patterns need to
be celebrated, and we can do -- we can have it both ways if we apply a surgical approach to overlay
districts in certain parts of our City, the Grove is a unique area. Brickell is a unique area. Overtown is a
unique area. Omni is a unique area. I happen to think that the Wynwood marketplace is an area that
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ought to have an overlay district of its own, Commissioner. I happen to think that the Wynwood
marketplace -- and I will support any initiative you take, because I think we ought to promote this as the
new farmers market for the urban core. I think we should do things in the Allapattah area that are done in
conjunction with the Secretary of Agriculture and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. I think that's a
unique area. And I think we ought to have goat and chicken and ostrich and all kinds of things that
people want. This may be the only place in America where you can go and get ostrich tails or ostrich
feathers or whatever. We don't need to sell that on the steps of the Cathedral downtown. And, so, we do
need to have overlay districts. We need to respect the NET process and the planning process. And I'm
supporting the notion that we should celebrate diversity. And in celebrating diversity, this kind of
ordinance that would be apply citywide, I think, collides with where I want to be. And so I'm
appreciative, Commissioner Gonzalez, of your approach.
Commissioner Gonzalez: Mr. Chairman.
Chairman Regalado: Thank you very much. Yes, sir.
Commissioner Gonzalez: Commissioner Teele, I happen to agree with you and you're eloquent, as
always, and with good arguments. If the ordinance would have been proposed in the context that you
have just spoken about, I assure that I would be one to support it. Because I believe exactly what you just
said. Respect, mutual respect. But I cannot vote on something that is imposed in every neighborhood of
the City of Miami, because your neighborhood and my neighborhood and Little Havana are areas where
we find the most poverty and where we find people that are trying to strive to make a living. And then if
we have -- we have these people selling drugs, we criticize them because they're selling drugs or because
they're stealing. But you have a family that you have to support and you have kids that you need to put
food on their tables, you've got to find a way to find that food. So, I thank you very much, Commissioner
Teele, for your support.
Chairman Regalado: OK.
Commissioner Sanchez: But this is only for residential areas, correct?
Chairman Regalado: No, it's not. It's citywide.
Commissioner Sanchez: Citywide?
Mr. Wheeler: This is a citywide ordinance. It prohibits the sell --
Commissioner Sanchez: -- sell on residential --
Mr. Wheeler: -- of peddling in residential neighborhoods. You can still -- with a license and a permit, you
can still peddle or vend in a commercial area.
Commissioner Sanchez: You know, I could defer the item. But I'm telling you, it's something that
sooner or later we'll have to deal with because it continues to be a problem in our City. We have made
great strides in the quality of life issues in the City. But this is one that if we do not somehow, whether
it's -- through whatever process is done, we don't take care of it, it's just going to get worse and worse and
worse. Because they're panhandlers that are fixtures in intersections. I mean, these people are making
their lives in that intersection. But, once again, it's an eyesore. You know, people come to Miami. They
complain about two things: One is the taxis, in some ways. And there's good taxis and bad taxis. But the
other is panhandlers. They're everywhere. Selling of items, you know -- and I elaborated on what we
talked about. Sooner or later, we're going to have to deal with this issue, period.
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Mr. Wheeler: Mr. Chairman, if I may clarify something. In residential neighborhoods, it is still OK for a
motorized vehicle to travel through that residential neighborhood to peddle their goods. But they're not
allowed to park or set up a cart in a residential neighborhood.
Chairman Regalado: OK. I just want to say something. I mean, I'm -- I don't really want to brag about
what I've done in my life. I've done most everything I wanted and because of my work, I did 12 years as
a member of the White House Press Corps. I have been fortunate because I have visited many of the
important cities of the world, and I will tell you, Commissioner Arthur Teele is so right. When a City
wants to be an international or cosmopolitan city, as we say we want to be, it has a lot of diversity and it
has a lot of areas that cater to different things. Now, if you go in Paris to the river bank, you will see that
they will sell you oysters off the river, but that is not allowed in the Champs Elysees. If you go to
London, you can buy the hot potatoes off the street vendor in the park section, but you cannot do that
around the Buckingham Palace. If you can all go to Lahaye, you can buy the salted fish of the vendors in
the sand, in the fish, but you cannot do that in the middle of the city in Rome. I mean, if we really want to
be a cosmopolitan international city, this same things -- this diversity will help us in the tourist trade
because it's something that we need to show. And I just think it's wrong to use one rule to measure, you
know, one city. I understand the political clout that the Coconut Grove area has and the way the
administration responds to Coconut Grove, but you know, you guys have to think big. You guys have to
think citywide, community wide and the different communities and the different cultures that we have in
this area. So, are we withdrawing, deferring? What are we doing?
Commissioner Teele: Motion to withdraw --
Chairman Regalado: Motion to withdraw.
Commissioner Teele: It has a motion and a second
Chairman Regalado: And a second.
Commissioner Teele: I just like to say one thing. There was a song when I was growing up called "Hey,
watermelon man." Sort of a calypso song. That was a song about people who lived in a neighborhood
trying to stop the guy to buy watermelons from. I mean, there is a certain unique -- look, there are certain
areas where you're not going to have people selling anything in residential areas. The marketplace sort of
gets it. There are going to be some fringe areas where we're going to have some problems, but we've just
got to work with NET to do it. But there are a lot of areas in this community that appreciate the lime guy
coming by, they appreciate, you know, this going by. And I'll tell you, in Overtown, in neighborhoods,
one of the biggest things are these catering trucks that come through, you know. It's a great business. So,
I just think this should not be viewed as a rebuff in terms of what it is we're trying to do. We want to
work neighborhood by neighborhood. And in some areas, we may have greater enforcement and in other
areas, we may not have the level of intensity. But the fact of the matter is that we are sending a message
not that we want to -- we don't support the administration. At least, I support what the administration is
trying to do, but it can't be a one size fits all. We've got to try to figure it out NET by NET. So, I would
call the question, Mr. Chairman.
Chairman Regalado: OK. All in favor say "aye."
The Commission (Collectively): Aye.
The following motion was introduced by Commissioner Teele, who moved its adoption:
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MOTION NO. 02-425
A MOTION TO WITHDRAW CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE ON
FIRST READING TO AMEND CODE TO ESTABLISH AND MODIFY THE
GENERAL PERMITTING REQUIREMENTS FOR SIDEWALK VENDORS.
Upon being seconded by Commissioner Gonzalez, the motion was passed and adopted by the following
vote:
AYES: Chairman Tomas Regalado
Commissioner Angel Gonzalez
Commissioner Joe Sanchez
Commissioner Arthur E. Teele. Jr.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Vice Chairman Johnny L. Winton
Chairman Regalado: The ordinance -- the motion passes.
Carlos Gimenez (City Manager): Mr. Chairman.
Commissioner Teele: The motion passes to withdraw the item.
Chairman Regalado: Withdraw the item.
Commissioner Teele: Rather than defeating it. I mean, so -- you know, you can figure out a better way to
Mr. Gimenez: Mr. Chairman.
Chairman Regalado: Yes, sir.
Mr. Gimenez: We'll take your comments into consideration. We will be coming back to you individually
and then we will -- I think it's a good idea to do the -- an overlay in the areas that we can. Areas that we
can't, we'll come back with a better ordinance. Thank you.
Commissioner Gonzalez: Thank you. Now I can say that I -- if I lose my job, I can go back to selling
lemons on Flagler and 27th.
Chairman Regalado: Well, probably an over -zealous code enforcement inspector will get you off the
streets.
Commissioner Gonzalez: They will give me a ticket, if they see me doing that
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23. FIRST READING ORDINANCE: AMEND SECTION 54-223 OF CITY CODE ENTITLED
"STREETS AND SIDEWALKS/SIDEWALK CAFES," TO ADDRESS ADVERSE ECONOMIC
IMPACT ON BUSINESSES DUE TO SEPTEMBER 11, 2001 TRAGEDY.
Chairman Regalado: Now we have an ordinance that is the right thing to do. I don't know who came up
with this, but -- I mean, it's really late. However, -- but we should have voted on this four months ago.
But, you know, it's better late than never. We have a first reading ordinance regarding the street and
sidewalk cafes. It's to address adverse economic impact on businesses due to 9/11 by reducing the annual
sidewalk cafe permit fee by 50 percent. Do we have a motion? Item 18.
Commissioner Sanchez: So move, Mr. Chairman.
Commissioner Gonzalez: Second.
Chairman Regalado: It's been moved and second.
Commissioner Sanchez: How long is it?
Chairman Regalado: Huh?
Commissioner Sanchez: How long is it? How much we're waiving 50 percent how long?
Chairman Regalado: Just --
Commissioner Sanchez: What is the period?
John Jackson (Acting Director, Public Works): John Jackson, Director of Public Works. There's not a
limit on it. It's reducing the 50 percent from twenty dollars ($20) a square foot down to ten dollars ($10)
a square foot.
Commissioner Sanchez: OK.
Mr. Jackson: Which is in line -- I might say that we did some research. It's in line with Miami Beach
and South Miami for their sidewalk cafe fees.
Chairman Regalado: OK. Read the ordinance. Roll call.
An Ordinance entitled —
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING CHAPTER 54,
ARTICLE 6, OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED,
ENTITLED STREETS AND SIDEWALKS, SIDEWALK CAFES, TO ADDRESS THE
ADVERSE ECONOMIC IMPACT OF BUSINESSES DUE TO SEPTEMBER 11, 2001
TRAGEDY, BY REDUCING THE ANNUAL SIDEWALK CAFE PERMIT FEE BY 50
PERCENT AND (2), ESTABLISHING A ONE-TIME CREDIT OF 50 PERCENT AND
(3) PROVIDING FOR A 12 -MONTH PAYMENT PROGRAM FOR DELINQUENT
ACCOUNTS; MORE PARTICULARLY BY AMENDING SECTION 54-223 OF SAID
CODE; CONTAINING A REPEALER PROVISION AND A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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Was introduced by Commissioner Sanchez, seconded by Commissioner Gonzalez, and was passed on
first reading, by title only, by the following vote:
AYES: Chairman Tomas Regalado
Commissioner Angel Gonzalez
Commissioner Joe Sanchez
Commissioner Arthur E. Teele, Jr.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Vice Chairman Johnny L. Winton
The ordinance was read by title into the public record by the Deputy City Attorney.
Commissioner Sanchez: Well, you could tell we're a kinder and gentler City.
Chairman Regalado: That's the way it should be.
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24. RATIFY, APPROVE AND CONFIRM MANAGER'S FINDING OF AN EMERGENCY, WAIVE
REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPETITIVE SEALED BIDDING PROCEDURES AND ISSUING
PURCHASE ORDER TO ACQUIRE FIRE LADDER PARTS AND SERVICES TO REPAIR "SQUIRT
10" FOR DEPARTMENT OF FIRE -RESCUE FROM TEN -8 EQUIPMENT, INC., $6,620.91.
Chairman Regalado: Item 19, Department of Fire -Rescue. It needs a four-fifths vote. A resolution --
Commissioner Sanchez: So move, Mr. Chairman.
Commissioner Teele: Second.
Chairman Regalado: It's been moved and second. Public hearing? Being none from the public, all in
favor say "aye." OK. One "no." Resolution Item 20, it didn't pass.
Priscilla Thompson (City Clerk): Thank you.
The following resolution was introduced by Commissioner Sanchez, who moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION - FAILED
Upon being seconded by Commissioner Gonzalez, the resolution failed without a four/fifths vote:
AYES: Chairman Tomas Regalado
Commissioner Angel Gonzalez
Commissioner Arthur E. Teele, Jr.
NAYS: Commissioner Joe Sanchez
ABSENT: Vice Chairman Johnny L. Winton
Chairman Regalado: It didn't pass. OK. Defeated, Item 19. Item 20, it needs a four-fifths vote.
Commissioner Teele: Whose department is it?
Chairman Regalado: It's a --
Commissioner Sanchez: Come on. We want to get out of here early today.
Chairman Regalado: I don't know.
Commissioner Teele: Mr. Chairman, I would --
Commissioner Sanchez: Withdraw.
Commissioner Teele: I'd move to reconsider the previous item.
Chairman Regalado: OK. It's a motion to reconsider.
Commissioner Sanchez: Second.
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Commissioner Gonzalez: Second.
Chairman Regalado: It's been move second. All in favor say "aye."
The Commission (Collectively): Aye.
The following motion was introduced by Commissioner Teele, who moved its adoption:
MOTION NO. 02-426
A MOTION TO RECONSIDER PRIOR VOTE TAKEN ON PROPOSED
RATIFICATION, APPROVAL AND CONFIRMATION OF THE CITY MANAGER'S
FINDING OF AN EMERGENCY, WAIVING THE REQUIREMENTS FOR
COMPETITIVE SEALED BIDDING PROCEDURES AND ISSUING PURCHASE
ORDER TO ACQUIRE FIRE LADDER PARTS AND SERVICES TO REPAIR
"SQUIRT 10" FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FIRE -RESCUE FROM TEN -8
EQUIPMENT, INC.
Upon being seconded by Commissioner Sanchez, the motion was passed and adopted by the following
vote:
AYES: Chairman Tomas Regalado
Commissioner Angel Gonzalez
Commissioner Joe Sanchez
Commissioner Arthur E. Teele. Jr.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Vice Chairman Johnny L. Winton
Chairman Regalado: Now, we can reconsider. Item 19.
Commissioner Sanchez: (INAUDIBLE) nobody second that.
Commissioner Teele: I move Item 18.
Commissioner Sanchez: Second.
Chairman Regalado: No, 19.
Commissioner Teele: Nineteen.
Chairman Regalado: Nineteen. Item 19, it's been moved and second. All in favor say "aye."
The Commission (Collectively): Aye.
The following resolution was introduced by Commissioner Teele, who moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 02-427
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A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, BY A FOUR-FIFTHS
(4/5THS) AFFIRMATIVE VOTE, RATIFYING, APPROVING AND CONFIRMING
THE CITY MANAGER'S FINDING OF AN EMERGENCY, WAIVING THE
REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPETITIVE SEALED BIDDING PROCEDURES AND
ISSUING PURCHASE ORDER NO. 229119 TO ACQUIRE FIRE LADDER PARTS
AND SERVICES TO REPAIR "SQUIRT 10" FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FIRE -
RESCUE FROM 10-8 EQUIPMENT, INC. IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$6,620.91; ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM ACCOUNT CODE NO.
001000.280601.6.70 2.
(Here follows body of resolution, omitted here and on file in the Office of the City Clerk.)
Upon being seconded by Commissioner Sanchez, the resolution was passed and adopted by the following
vote:
AYES: Chairman Tomas Regalado
Commissioner Angel Gonzalez
Commissioner Joe Sanchez
Commissioner Arthur E. Teele, Jr.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Vice Chairman Johnny L. Winton
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25. RATIFY, APPROVE AND CONFIRM MANAGER'S FINDING OF EMERGENCY, WAIVE
REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPETITIVE SEALED BIDDING PROCEDURES AND ISSUING
PURCHASE ORDER TO ACQUIRE REPAIR SERVICES FOR "FOAM 1" FOR DEPARTMENT OF
FIRE -RESCUE FROM TEN -8 FIRE EQUIPMENT, INC., $9,962.
Chairman Regalado: Item 20. It needs a four-fifths vote.
Commissioner Teele: So move, Mr. Chairman.
Commissioner Sanchez: Second.
Chairman Regalado: It's been moved and second. All in favor say "aye."
The Commission (Collectively): Aye.
The following resolution was introduced by Commissioner Teele, who moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 02-428
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, BY A FOUR-FIFTHS
(4/5THS) AFFIRMATIVE VOTE, RATIFYING, APPROVING AND CONFIRMING
THE CITY MANAGER'S FINDING OF AN EMERGENCY, WAIVING THE
REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPETITIVE SEALED BIDDING PROCEDURES AND
ISSUING PURCHASE ORDER NO. 229113 TO ACQUIRE REPAIR SERVICES FOR
"FOAM 1" FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FIRE -RESCUE FROM 10-8 FIRE
EQUIPMENT, INC., IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $9,8962; ALLOCATING
FUNDS FROM ACCOUNT CODE NO. 001000.280601.6.670.
(Here follows body of resolution, omitted here and on file in the Office of the City Clerk.)
Upon being seconded by Commissioner Sanchez, the resolution was passed and adopted by the following
vote:
AYES: Chairman Tomas Regalado
Commissioner Angel Gonzalez
Commissioner Joe Sanchez
Commissioner Arthur E. Teele, Jr.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Vice Chairman Johnny L. Winton
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26. DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED AUTHORIZATION TO PAY MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
$8,495,310.75 FOR ONE YEAR FOR DISPOSAL OF CERTAIN SOLID WASTE COLLECTED IN
AND BY CITY.
Chairman Regalado: Item 24 has been done already. Item 30 -- OK.
Commissioner Gonzalez: It's done already.
Priscilla Thompson (City Clerk): Item we're on 20 --
Chairman Regalado: Item 29, Department of Solid Waste. I'm sure you like that, Commissioner Teele.
Payment to the County. Item 29. Authorizing the City Manager to pay eight million dollars to the
County.
Unidentified Speaker: Wow.
Chairman Regalado: It's a resolution.
Commissioner Gonzalez: Do we have to approve?
Chairman Regalado: No, you don't have to approve it. Actually, you don't have -- if I ask you do we
have a motion and you -- you're quiet --
Commissioner Teele: What's the next item?
Chairman Regalado: The next item --
Commissioner Gonzalez: That isn't going to be my motion, I can guarantee you that.
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27. APPOINT RAYMOND MC ELROY AND DORIS SCHEER AS REGULAR MEMBERS OF
PLANNING ADVISORY BOARD.
Chairman Regalado: Item 30, we did that, the civilian panel, the nominating committee. Item 21, the
Planning Advisory Board.
Priscilla Thompson (City Clerk): Thirty-one.
Chairman Regalado: Thirty-one. We need to appoint members. I have to appoint two members.
Commissioner Teele needs to appoint two members. Commissioner Winton is not here. We'll defer his
to the 25th. Commissioner Teele, you have appointments?
Commissioner Teele: To which board?
Chairman Regalado: Planning Advisory Board, sir.
Commissioner Teele: Not at this time.
Chairman Regalado: OK. Can you chair so I can move my appointment?
Commissioner Teele: I will, sir.
Chairman Regalado: Yes. I have a motion to appoint as member of the Planning Advisory Board,
Raymond Mc Elroy and Doris Scheer.
Commissioner Teele: It's a motion. Is there a second?
Commissioner Gonzalez: Second.
Commissioner Teele: Is there objection? All those in favor say "aye."
The Commission (Collectively): Aye.
Commissioner Teele: Those oppose have the same right.
The following resolution was introduced by Chairman Regalado, who moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 02-429
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION APPOINTING CERTAIN
INDIVIDUALS AS REGULAR MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING ADVISORY
BOARD FOR TERMS AS DESIGNATED HEREIN.
(Here follows body of resolution, omitted here and on file in the Office of the City Clerk.)
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Upon being seconded by Commissioner Gonzalez, the resolution was passed and adopted by the
following vote:
AYES: Chairman Tomas Regalado
Commissioner Angel Gonzalez
Commissioner Joe Sanchez
Commissioner Arthur E. Teele, Jr.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Vice Chairman Johnny L. Winton
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28. APPOINT ANGEL URQUIOLA, CHARLES GARAVAGLIAB AND FREDERICK BURNS AS
MEMBERS OF ZONING BOARD.
Chairman Regalado: Can you keep chairing?
Commissioner Teele: Yes, sir.
Chairman Regalado: I have a motion on item 32, to appoint for the Zoning Board, Angel Urquiola, and
Charles Garavaglia.
Commissioner Teele: Moved --
Commissioner Gonzalez: Second.
Commissioner Teele: Is there -- is there objection? All those in favor say "aye."
The Commission (Collectively): Aye.
Commissioner Teele: Those opposed have the same right. Unanimously adopted.
The following motion was introduced by Chairman Regalado, who moved its adoption:
MOTION NO. 02-430
A MOTION APPOINTING ANGEL URQUIOLA AND CHARLES GARAVAGLIA AS
MEMBERS OF THE ZONING BOARD.
Upon being seconded by Commissioner Gonzalez, the motion was passed and adopted by the following
vote:
AYES: Chairman Tomas Regalado
Commissioner Angel Gonzalez
Commissioner Joe Sanchez
Commissioner Arthur E. Teele. Jr.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Vice Chairman Johnny L. Winton
Commissioner Gonzdlez: Mr. Chairman, I have an appointment on 32.
Commissioner Teele: You're recognized.
Commissioner Gonzalez: To the Zoning Board, my appointment is Frederick Burns.
Commissioner Teele: Is there a second?
Chairman Regalado: Yes, second.
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Commissioner Teele: Is there objection? Is that Mr. Fred Burns?
Chairman Regalado: Yes, it is.
Carlos Gimenez (City Manager): Yes, sir.
Commissioner Teele: That's a wonderful man. All in --
Chairman Regalado: He used to be a member of the Zoning Board back in the 60s and the 70s. He's
coming back.
Commissioner Sanchez: Where are we at?
Commissioner Teele: On Mr. Burns.
Commissioner Gonzalez: Frederick Burns, my appointment to the Zoning Board.
Commissioner Teele: All those in favor of Commissioner Gonzalez appointment of the distinguished Mr.
Burns, say "aye."
The Commission (Collectively): Aye.
Commissioner Teele: Those opposed have the same right. Unanimously adopted.
The following resolution was introduced by Commissioner Gonzalez, who moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 02-431
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION APPOINTING CERTAIN
INDIVIDUALS AS REGULAR MEMBERS OF THE ZONING BOARD FOR TERMS
AS DESIGNATED HEREIN.
(Here follows body of resolution, omitted here and on file in the Office of the City Clerk.)
Upon being seconded by Chairman Regalado, the resolution was passed and adopted by the following
vote:
AYES: Chairman Tomas Regalado
Commissioner Angel Gonzalez
Commissioner Joe Sanchez
Commissioner Arthur E. Teele, Jr.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Vice Chairman Johnny L. Winton
Chairman Regalado: You have an appointment, sir.
Commissioner Teele: No appointments.
Commissioner Sanchez: Appointments to what?
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Chairman Regalado: To the Zoning Board. You don't have an appointment just yet.
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29. APPOINT LUIS PALOMO, MELINE JOSEPH, LEE COHEN, AND ALFREDO RICHARD AS
MEMBERS OF CITY ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT COUNCIL.
Chairman Regalado: The City of Miami -- this is the new City of Miami Arts and Entertainment Council.
Commissioner Gonzalez: Where are we?
Chairman Regalado: Item 33.
Commissioner Teele: Now, this is going to be a powerful council, right?
Chairman Regalado: It is going to be a very powerful council, if the people really work. And I think that
we can bring movies and TV programs to the area, plus other activities. I think that this council is really -
- I wanted to change because the old board did not really --
Commissioner Teele: What did this board replace, Mr. Chairman?
Chairman Regalado: The Cultural and Fine Arts Board.
Commissioner Teele: Let me see who my appointment --
Commissioner Sanchez: Well, I'm prepared to make an appointment.
Chairman Regalado: OK. Let's start the appointment process. Commissioner Sanchez.
Commissioner Sanchez: Mr. Chairman, I would like to appoint Luis Palomo. He's a resident of the City
and he also has his business promotion -- production business in the City of Miami on Coral Way and
13th. So move.
Commissioner Teele: Second.
Chairman Regalado: It's been moved and second. Let me say that people like what Commissioner
Sanchez has just-- appointment are the ones that we need for this board. Mr. Palomo is a film maker, an
artist, and he really understands what this is all about. So, we need to --
Commissioner Teele: How many appointees do each of us get?
Chairman Regalado: One. I have two. The Chairman has two and the Mayor has two. I mean, the
Mayor has five. And each Commissioner has one. So, you have one appointment, sir.
Commissioner Teele: Mr. Chairman, I would appoint Merlene Joseph to the board. She's the artistic
producer of the Roots and Culture Festival each year.
Commissioner Gonzalez: Second.
Chairman Regalado: Great. Let me tell you, that is something that this board needs to deal with.
Because -- you know what, I just -- I would just like to mention. I used to work in the Washington Press
Bureau with a person who now is the vice president of Phillip Morris. And this person told me that they
are eagerly looking for a culture -- you know, festivals throughout the country to -- you know, there in
this process of the PR, but they want to focus on cultural events throughout the -- so, you know --
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Commissioner Teele: If you give me the name, I'd like to --
Chairman Regalado: I will do that. So, we have a motion and a second. All in favor say "aye."
The Commission (Collectively): Aye.
The following motion was introduced by Commissioner Sanchez, who moved its adoption:
MOTION NO. 02-432
A MOTION APPOINTING LUIS PALOMO AND MELINE JOSEPH AS MEMBERS
OF THE CITY OF MIAMI ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT COUNCIL.
Upon being seconded by Commissioner Teele, the motion was passed and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Chairman Tomas Regalado
Commissioner Angel Gonzalez
Commissioner Joe Sanchez
Commissioner Arthur E. Teele. Jr.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Vice Chairman Johnny L. Winton
Chairman Regalado: It's been appointed.
Commissioner Teele: That's the two names that were appointed, Commissioner Sanchez and mine. The
only two that went forward.
Chairman Regalado: Can you chair so I can --
Commissioner Teele: Recognizing additional appointments to the board. Commissioner Gonzalez, did
you have one?
Commissioner Gonzalez: No. I'm going to defer mine, Commissioner.
Commissioner Teele: Commissioner -- Mr. Chairman, Regalado.
Chairman Regalado: OK. My two appointments are Lee Cohen and Alfredo Richard.
Commissioner Gonzalez: Second.
Commissioner Teele: Is there objection? All those in favor say "aye."
Chairman Regalado: Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman.
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The following resolution was introduced by Chairman Regalado, who moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 02-433
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION APPOINTING CERTAIN
INDIVIDUALS AS MEMBERS OF THE CITY OF MIAMI ARTS AND
ENTERTAINMENT COUNCIL FOR TERMS AS DESIGNATED HEREIN.
(Here follows body of resolution, omitted here and on file in the Office of the City Clerk.)
Upon being seconded by Commissioner Gonzalez, the resolution was passed and adopted by the
following vote:
AYES: Chairman Tomas Regalado
Commissioner Angel Gonzalez
Commissioner Joe Sanchez
Commissioner Arthur E. Teele, Jr.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Vice Chairman Johnny L. Winton
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30. APPOINT MILAGROS LOYAL AS MEMBER OF HOMELAND DEFENSE/NEIGHBORHOOD
IMPROVEMENT BOND PROGRAM OVERSIGHT BOARD. (See #32)
Commissioner Teele: Would someone --
Chairman Regalado: I need to appoint -- now that you're chairing -- one person, the second appointee on
33-A, the Homeland Defense Neighborhood Improvement Bond Program.
Commissioner Teele: You're recognized, Mr. Chairman.
Chairman Regalado: I have a motion to appoint Milagros Loyal as the representative of District 4 in the
Bond Oversight Committee
Commissioner Gonzalez: Second.
Commissioner Teele: Is there objection? All those in favor say "aye." All those opposed have the same
right.
The following motion was introduced by Chairman Regalado, who moved its adoption:
MOTION NO. 02-434
A MOTION APPOINTING MILAGROS LOYAL AS A MEMBER OF THE
HOMELAND DEFENSE/NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT BOND PROGRAM
OVERSIGHT BOARD.
Upon being seconded by Commissioner Gonzalez, the motion was passed and adopted by the following
vote:
AYES: Chairman Tomas Regalado
Commissioner Angel Gonzalez
Commissioner Joe Sanchez
Commissioner Arthur E. Teele. Jr.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Vice Chairman Johnny L. Winton
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31. BRIEF DISCUSSION REGARDING MAYOR DIAZ'S APPOINTMENT TO ARTS AND
ENTERTAINMENT BOARD.
Commissioner Teele: Mr. Chairman, is it inappropriate for us to hope out loud that the Mayor
would appoint Eugene Rodriguez, the owner of Big Time Productions, to the Arts Board?
Chairman Regalado: The Mayor was there, as you remember, and he was very impressed with
what Eugene has done. And I wonder, how do we do this from the Mayor? He needs to send
that to the City Clerk, so -- if they're listening --
Commissioner Teele: If there's anybody listening in the Mayor's office?
Chairman Regalado: Anybody listening up there, Eugene Rodriguez --
Commissioner Teele: Would be a great appointment.
Chairman Regalado: It would be a great appointment. And, by the way, that is -- that is a
person who can really bring something to it. One of my appointments is the vice president of
Venezuelan Network that now is based in Miami, and who want to start local programming --
filming local programming here. OK.
Commissioner Teele: Next item, Mr. Chairman. Did you have any --
Commissioner Sanchez: No. We're still on Defense Neighborhood Improvement Bond.
Chairman Regalado: No. I'm done with my appointment.
Commissioner Teele: You have an appointment?
Commissioner Sanchez: Yes, sir.
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32. APPOINT MILAGROS LOYAL, ORLANDO AEDO AND DAVID MARCO AS MEMBERS OF
HOMELAND DEFENSE/NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT BOND PROGRAM OVERSIGHT
BOARD. (See #30)
Commissioner Sanchez: I would like to appoint two City residents, Orlando Aedo -- that's A -E -D -O --
and David Marko.
Commissioner Gonzalez: Second.
Chairman Regalado: It's been moved and second. All in favor say "aye."
The Commission (Collectively): Aye.
The following resolution was introduced by Commissioner Sanchez, who moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 02-435
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION APPOINTING CERTAIN
INDIVIDUALS AS MEMBERS OF THE HOMELAND DEFENSE/NEIGHBORHOOD
IMPROVEMENT BOND PROGRAM OVERSIGHT BOARD FOR TERMS AS
DESIGNATED HEREIN.
(Here follows body of resolution, omitted here and on file in the Office of the City Clerk.)
Upon being seconded by Commissioner Gonzalez, the resolution was passed and adopted by the
following vote:
AYES: Chairman Tomas Regalado
Commissioner Angel Gonzdlez
Commissioner Joe Sanchez
Commissioner Arthur E. Teele, Jr.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Vice Chairman Johnny L. Winton.
Chairman Regalado: Commissioner Teele, you have one appointment to the Homeland.
Commissioner Sanchez: Madam Clerk, did you get those names?
Commissioner Teele: I'll pass at this time. This is the new address.
Chairman Regalado: OK. Commissioner Teele will defer his appointment on the Homeland Bond
Program Oversight Board. Mayor Diaz has three appointments. Vice Chairman Winton has one
appointment.
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33. ORAL PRESENTATION BY CHAIRPERSONS OF MIAMI SPORTS AND EXHIBITION
AUTHORITY AND WATERFRONT ADVISORY BOARD.
MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY TO SCHEDULE ON OF APRIL 25, 2002 COMMISSION
MEETING AGENDA APPROPRIATE LEGISLATION TO RESTRUCTURE MIAMI SPORTS AND
EXHIBITION AUTHORITY (MSEA).
Chairman Regalado: We have -- the other day we did the Community Relations Board. The Cultural and
Fine Art Board, we didn't do. The Health Facility was cancelled. And Miami Sports and Exhibition
Authority is done. Waterfront Advisory Board. Mr. Parente, you want to do your report? Go ahead, sir.
Robert Parente: Thank you, Mr. Chairman, Commissioners. Filing this report of the City of Miami --
Robert Parente, Chairman, City of Miami's Waterfront Advisory Board. Here's our report, City Code
Section 2890. The Waterfront Advisory Board, as you know, is responsible for reviewing and evaluating
all plans and issues relating to the use and development of City -owned waterfront property. We provide
advice to you, the City Commission, concerning such issues. We also work closely with the City
Manager and his staff. Following some of the highlights over the year 2001/2002 -- excuse me, 2000,
2001. In Coconut Grove, we're undertaking a major study of the anchorage in the Dinner Key basin. The
anchorage committee of the Waterfront Advisory Board hosted a tour of the waterfront for the City
Manager's senior staff, the Chief of Police and the senior command. The study group, operating under the
name of the Technical Assistance Team, is comprised of over 30 individuals representing a wide range of
marine industry and recreational expertise. Don Kern, environmental specialist with the Department of
Environmental Protection from the State of Florida, heads up the team, which is divided into eight
committees. A comprehensive study is due to be submitted at the end of this month. When completed
and distributed, the next step would be for the Waterfront Advisory Board to convene a series of public
meetings, reminiscent of the effort to study the future of Bicentennial Park. The ideal result will be a
Comprehensive Master Plan that incorporates the future years and integration of the Exhibition Center,
the Marina, the Coconut Grove Sailing Club, City leased properties and adjacent City parks. This year we
also hosted public forums and meetings, such as the Olympic Sailing Center in Kennedy Park, the
removing of derelict vessels, dredging of the Dinner Key basin and channels, the finalizing of
improvements to the Seminole boat ramp, the status of capital improvements and programs at Shake -A -
Leg and the YMCA (Young Men Christian Association), and the ongoing saga that is the project known
as Grove Harbor Marina. At the very least, we provide a forum for interested citizens to be seen and
heard and become involved in issues that affect the waterfront. Other areas we also have dealing with are
Virginia Key. We've held future meetings (sic) regarding the future use of marine stadium. In
November, members of the City's Department of Real Estate and Economic Development made a
presentation to the Waterfront Board. The presentation covered existing uses of the land, possible
rezoning of some areas, and current conditions of the structures on the site. A future meeting is planned.
Members of the Waterfront Advisory Board pushed for the creation of a master plan for all of Virginia
Key before any rezoning took place. At Watson Island, the Waterfront Advisory Board has always
supported development of a mega yacht marina on the island, and carefully monitored the RFP (Request
for Proposal) process and resulting public meetings. I served on the selections committee, as the liaison
between the Waterfront Board and that committee. We've also been actively monitoring the ongoing
development of the Aviation and Visitors Center, the Children's Museum and improvements to the
Watson boat ramp. We've been involved in the Miami River. We heard from the Miami River
Coordinating Committee. And we've supported their efforts to restore the river to its past glory. We've
heard their plans to bring in the Miami River Greenway Plan and pass the motion supporting its adoption.
In order to stay on the same page, we're holding joint meetings with the City's Parks Advisory Board.
Several City parks are also waterfront property. So, we have overlapping interests. Several small —
break-- several smaller break up meetings are to occur with more in the future to promote projects and
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ideas and mutual interests. Other groups we work with are the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation
Commission, Army Corps of Engineers, Managers of the City's marinas, the City of Miami Marine Patrol.
Outlook for next year. We're going to be holding an conducting a series of public meetings regarding the
future of the Coconut Grove waterfront. This is with the blessing of that district's Commissioner. We
will hold those as soon as the anchorage report is released. We're going to monitor the development of
both the Grove Harbor and the Island Garden projects and keep an eye on the progress of the YMCA and
the Shake -A -Leg ventures. To summarize, these are just some of the highlights of a very hard working
team of people, proud to serve you and the citizens of our great City. Though only mandated to meet
once a month, your Waterfront Board is now meetings twice a month, with the second meeting being a
think tank section for board members, City staff and the public. And I want to thank Commissioner
Sanchez for allowing us to use his conference room to hold that meeting. I'm proud to say that in all of
our formal meetings last year, all 12, we've always had a quorum and we accomplished all this with
almost no cost to the City. We would like to point out that we're blessed with the services of a dedicated
City employee, Ms. Ivonne Paige, who serves as our City liaison. I daresay she's one of the hardest
working liaisons in the City. She frequently works above and beyond the scope of her duties -- her
regular duties to see that we have what we need to accomplish our work. A tip of the hat also goes to her
supervisor, Christina Abrams, who's always quite generous in the time she allows Ms. Paige to spend on
our behalf, and probably the most important thing I can tell you, the Commissioner, the keep in mind that
these people who you've appointed to the Waterfront Board are your legislative aides that can help guide
you on waterfront issues. They're the bridge between public input and your respective offices. Please use
them in the next month, you're going to be asked to reappoint people or make new appointments, and I'm
going to have, as a service to you, a chart showing attendance of all your members so you can make
proper choices for the board. Please make sure -- I encourage them to meet with you monthly to bring
you up to speed to you know what the issues are, because basically they can serve as your aides and bring
you up to speed. Thank you very much. Any questions? No? Thank you.
Chairman Regalado: Thank you.
Commissioner Gonzalez: Thank you, Robert.
Chairman Regalado: Thank you very much.
Chairman Regalado: Miami Sports and Exhibition Authority, Jim Jenkins, Executive Director, with the
annual report.
Jim Jenkins: Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I'm Jim Jenkins, Miami Sports and Exhibition Authority,
Executive Director, 701 Arena Boulevard. Here to give you an update on the activities of the board in
calendar year 2001. The Miami Sports and Exhibition Authority was created on November 10, 1982,
City of Miami Ordinance number 9527. It was amended to reflect its current structure on July 28, 1983
by the City of Miami Ordinance 9662, pursuant to Convention and Development Tax legislation, Florida
Statute 212.057. The Authority's an independent autonomous agency and instrumentality of the City of
Miami, established for the purpose of promoting sports, conventions and exhibitions and attracts sports
franchises to utilize City facilities. The mission of the Miami Sports and Exhibition Authority is to
facilitate and promote sports, conventions, exhibitions, entertainment, tourism and related activities that
will contribute to the economic and social growth of the City of Miami. The format used follows criteria
established by the Office of the City Clerk. Is the board serving the purpose for which it was created?
The board is focused on a number of areas in 2001, which not only has followed the mission statement,
but laid the cornerstone for future events and activities. These activities could provide a broader scope for
MSEA (Miami Sports & Exhibition Authority) and the board, if developed further. As we continue
evaluating programs through the board's finance project, exhibition and convention committees, we can
reach out to our community resources and tap into the tourism hospitality industries in our City. This not
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only add additional expertise to our team, but will support our code and provide even more experience in
furthering MSEA's mission. Is the board serving current community needs? MSEA's been very active in
2001 in providing grants, as well as in kind services to numerous organizations and festivals. MSEA is
contemplating an expansion in a development of management opportunities and business plans to position
the agency in a more active infrastructure role. This could be valuable as the City studies the new
Convention Center for revisiting the Marine Stadium or the Orange Bowl. MSEA was pleased to co-
sponsor such community activities, as music fest Miami, Miami Cycling Classic, Miami Fusion, held at
the Orange Bowl, Youth Soccer League Camp, with Miami Fusion, Soul Beach Music Fest, and the -- at
the Miami Arena, and the free community holiday celebration, Magical Holidays. MSEA also provide a
grant for in-kind services to festivals like the Haitian Festival, Brazilian Film Festival, Three Kings
Parade and the Optimist Club awards. During the year, MSEA evaluated the Miami Arena management
organization for productivity. An action plan was put in place for the MSEA staff to manage the arena
after evaluating the company's performance. Is there any other board, either private or public, which
could better serve the function of the board? Since MSEA's board is based on criteria established by
Florida statute and funded be CDT (Convention Development Tax), no other board can serve the purpose
of MSEA's board. Should the ordinance creating the board be amended to better enable the board to serve
the purpose for which it was created? MSEA's role in sports entertainment and tourism should be
broadened, incorporating ownership and sporting franchises, promoter activities and tourists, securing, as
well as developing exhibitions for the City, and creating separate divisions to direct these efforts. Should
the board membership requirements be modified? Board member appointments currently expire in one-
year terms without term limits; therefore, Section 1013 needs to be looked at or amended in its entirety.
The cost of direct and indirect of maintaining the board is fifty thousand dollars, approximately. That
concludes my annual report. I certainly do appreciate the board's support. I appreciate the Commission's
report -- support, and I'll be here to provide any questions that you might have. Thank you so much for
your time.
Chairman Regalado: Thank you.
Commissioner Teele: Mr. Chairman.
Chairman Regalado: Yes, sir.
Commissioner Gonzalez: Thank you.
Commissioner Teele: Mr. Chairman, I'm very pleased that Mr. Jenkins is here. I had nothing to do with
the selections of Mr. Jenkins. I want you to know that I have found Mr. Jenkins to be strictly from the
private sector. He is innovative. He's direct. He has a strong sense of job -- sense of duty and I think his
private sector approach is a great asset to MSEA. On the other hand, Mr. Jenkins needs a lot more
support from the Manager's office -- Mr. Manager, I hope you'll personally listen to this. Mr. Jenkins
needs a lot more support from the Manager's office in understanding how government works and how to
interface with the governmental process. I think there have been a lot of cases where there have been
miscommunications. They were unintentional, I would hope. But I do think that Mr. Jenkins needs a
permanent liaison type person that is high enough from the Manager's office that communications can
better flow. I think Mr. Jenkins is a tremendous asset to this City and I think the City is underutilizing
Mr. Jenkins in the role that he is currently playing. I think there should be a much greater interface with
MSEA and with Bill Talbert's organization than we have. I think there should be a lot more leveraging of
dollars on behalf of the City, utilizing MSEA as our local share, if you will, and Talbert -- the money --
our other money that we give to the Hotel and Visitors' Bureau. We don't leverage nearly enough money
for our programs, such as our advertising programs. I think we miss a lot of opportunities, particularly in
Latin America and in the Caribbean and Haiti, by not really advertising some of the things. I am
extremely concerned however, that Mr. Jenkins and the MSEA board don't understand and have not taken
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the time to understand the empty face and the interplay between MSEA and all of the other component
parts, and I think the management needs to review the resolutions that this board has passed that go back
well over 90 days, in asking that there be a joint study and approach between MSEA and the City.
Therefore, as a board member of MSEA, I had open-mouth astonishment and shock to learn that there
was an item on the agenda that was not in the packet, that was not passed out, that purported to do three
things: name an underwriter, name a bond counsel, and name a financial advisor for the purpose of
beginning to negotiate with the County for an additional up to thirty million dollars for activities of
MSEA. Now, on one hand, I think MSEA should be commended. On the other hand, I think MSEA
should be brought into a planning and financial process, et cetera. I can't speak for but myself. But if
there's one priority that I think there's going to be strong support on this Commission for, is that the
Orange Bowl must be made a first class venue. And I think -- I think -- you know, it's not in my district,
and it's not something that we -- you know, have ever discussed up here, but, you know, it's probably the
one thing that the Mayor, the Commission and the Manager even as I saw the bond issue -- I could read
between the tea leaves in you can't -- that there's support around this house for the Orange Bowl. I know
for a fact -- and I'm going to say this publicly -- that there's been an orchestrated effort for over 12 years --
for over 6 years, since 1994 -- how long is that? Eight years?
Carlos Gimenez (City Manager): Eight years.
Commissioner Teele: Eight years to ensure that the Orange Bowl is never a first class facility. When I
proposed in `94 that the MPO (Metropolitan Planning Organization) add a spur from the existing Civic
Center, where the Metro -rail comes in and do a Peoplemover from the Civic Center to the Orange Bowl,
very powerful people called me from all over South Florida, lobbyists called me, including lobbyists that
are employed by the City, saying that that's a very bad idea. That this County -- this area doesn't need but
one great facility. Now, I think that if we're going to do anything in terms of bond issues, that the County
-- that the City Manager and the City Finance Department and the City Attorney need to walk in and
provide advice, invited or uninvited, and I particularly think that our office of Convention -- and I never
get the name right-- Convention and Marinas and all that-- needs to be a very important component to
that, because that's where our Orange Bowl is staffed out of, that's where our Knight Center is staffed out
of. If I have a personal preference, I think we ought to financially deal with the Knight Center and then
the Orange Bowl. But I also think that that's more of a financial issue than a construction issue, and the
construction issue is clearly the Orange Bowl. I also think there's a potential of building through MSEA
funds, perhaps a soccer facility in this -- or having a soccer component of our Orange Bowl network for a
professional soccer team. So, I don't think we ought to rush to this thing, although interest rates are going
up, et cetera. But more to the point, -- and let me also say one other thing. I continue to be disturbed
about the lack of affirmative action and equal opportunities on the executive staff of MSEA. And I'm
through with it. As Forest Gump would say, "And that's all I'm going to say about that." I believe that
the City Commission -- and I'm prepared to move, Mr. Chairman, if you will allow it -- will instruct the
Manager -- the Attorney to come back at the next meeting, on the 25th, with an ordinance for two
readings, that restructures the board of MSEA, by reducing the MSEA board from the current how much
members?
Mr. Jenkins: Eleven.
Commissioner Teele: Eleven members to 7 members. By providing each Commissioner one
appointment, including the right to self -appoint. The Mayor one appointment, including the right to self -
appoint, designating the Mayor as the Chairman and in his absence, one Commissioner as Chairman; and
further limiting the terms of all MSEA board members to four consecutive one-year appointments,
including Commissioners. I think it's important that there be nobody that just sort of homesteads there, et
cetera. That's just my ideas. And I would simply --I'll tell you what 1'd do. I'd rather --I will direct the
Attorney to come forth at the meeting of November -- of April 25th with an ordinance that contains that.
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We can debate it. We can discuss it. Just know that everybody's going to get a call saying don't support
it. But I really do believe that the MSEA board needs to be far more in sync with this Commission and
with this management and the best way to do that is to limit ourselves to one appointment, limit the
Mayor to one appointment, and then have a seventh appointment that will be an outstanding citizen at
large that will be nominated by the Mayor, and approved by the Commission. So, in effect, the Mayor
gets one appointment and one nomination, and each of us get one appointment for confirmation by the
board. You got that, Mr. Attorney? I think that we've come a long way under Mr. Jenkins, and I hope
that Mr. Jenkins can be given greater roles to work with the City, particularly perhaps as a part of -- as far
as I'm concerned -- who's our appointee to Hotel and Visitors Convention Bureau?
Chairman Regalado: Myself.
Commissioner Teele: You go to all the meetings, Mr. Chairman?
Chairman Regalado: No. I don't, because the meetings are at 8 a.m., and I --
Commissioner Teele: Mr. Chairman, I would like to even nominate or ask that we be authorized to name
Mr. Jenkins as an alternate, in cases of your absence.
Chairman Regalado: I think -- and as a matter of fact, I wanted to ask the Commission to appoint another
member of the Commission, because I cannot -- at the time of their meetings, I cannot attend. I attended
functions, but I cannot attend the meetings. It's at 8 a.m., somewhere on Key Biscayne or Aventura, and
then I can -- at that time, I'm still on the air. I'm not through until like 8:30, quarter to 9, at earliest. So,
there's no way I can attend those meetings. As a matter of fact, I would ask -- no, no. I really --
Commissioner Teele: I'm not doing this-- The point I want to make is that I would like to move that
MSEA and Mr. Jenkins be designated as staff for the City Commission --
Chairman Regalado: But with voting power. With voting --
Commissioner Teele: With voting power, if permissible. And that's something their lawyers and our
lawyers can work out. But at least as staff and requested to attend all -- what is it? Hotel and Visitor's
Bureau meetings
Carlos Gimenez (City Manager): Greater Miami Visitors and Convention Bureau.
Commissioner Teele: Greater Miami Visitors. And to provide reports regularly to the Mayor and our
representative and, if permissible, be authorized to vote when the official designee is not present. I would
so move.
Chairman Regalado: It's -- do we -- we have a motion. Do we have a second?
Commissioner Gonzalez: Second.
Chairman Regalado: All in favor say "aye."
The Commission (Collectively): Aye.
The following motion was introduced by Commissioner Teele, who moved its adoption:
MOTION NO. 02-436
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A MOTION INSTRUCTING THE CITY MANAGER AND THE CITY ATTORNEY
TO SCHEDULE ON THE AGENDA OF APRIL 25, 2002 COMMISSION MEETING
APPROPRIATE LEGISLATION TO RESTRUCTURE THE BOARD OF THE MIAMI
SPORTS AND EXHIBITION AUTHORITY (MSEA) BY REDUCING THE NUMBER
OF MEMBERS FROM 11 TO 7; BY PROVIDING EACH COMMISSIONER ONE
APPOINTMENT, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO SELF -APPOINT AND THE MAYOR
ONE APPOINTMENT, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO SELF -APPOINT;
DESIGNATING THE MAYOR AS THE CHAIRPERSON, AND IN HIS ABSENCE,
ONE COMMISSIONER AS CHAIRPERSON; FURTHER LIMITING THE TERMS OF
ALL MSEA BOARD MEMBERS, INCLUDING COMMISSIONER/MEMBERS, TO
FOUR CONSECUTIVE ONE-YEAR TERMS.
Upon being seconded by Commissioner Gonzalez, the motion was passed and adopted by the following
vote:
AYES: Chairman Tomas Regalado
Commissioner Angel Gonzalez
Commissioner Joe Sanchez
Commissioner Arthur E. Teele. Jr.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Vice Chairman Johnny L. Winton
Commissioner Teele: Mr. Jenkins -- excuse me, Mr. Chairman. I hope you understand this. This is a
vote of confidence to you.
Mr. Jenkins: I certainly appreciate that.
Commissioner Teele: And the fact that we believe that you have the ability and indeed the resources to be
more of an effective partner and get more dollars for the City than we can leverage. And I think the
example of the Raceworks things were -- you all are going to spend money advertising in markets, but
you ought to be getting money for MSEA to do that as well -- I mean, from the Hotel Visitors Bureau as
well. So, I don't want the Chairman to stop being a member. I just want to give the Chairman more staff
and in his case of his absence, that allow you the opportunity to vote.
Mr. Jenkins: Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
Chairman Regalado: Thank you very much. So, we -- Mr. City Attorney, we expect to have something
on the 25th.
Joel Maxwell (Deputy City Attorney): Yes, sir, I understand.
Chairman Regalado: You understand, Commissioner Teele, we have on the 25th a really, really long
agenda. So, just -- in case that -- you know, if that would be a long debate, we might want to do it on
May the 9th. But if not, we can pass it on first reading. Thank you very much.
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34. BRIEF RECESS TO SING "HAPPY BIRTHDAY" TO COMMISSIONER SANCHEZ.
Chairman Regalado: I think that we're going to have one -minute recess, so we can all sing happy
birthday to the singing Commissioner. No, it's not today. It was last year. But we're celebrating. Last
Friday --
Unidentified Speaker: Last Saturday.
Chairman Regalado: Last Saturday, 50 --
Commissioner Sanchez: No, no. I mean, they could sing (INAUDIBLE).
Chairman Regalado: Fifty-one.
[At this point, the Commission sings the "Happy Birthday" song to Commissioner Joe Sanchez.]
Commissioner Sanchez: Thank you.
Chairman Regalado: Thank you very much.
Mr. Jenkins: Thank you again, Commissioner.
Commissioner Sanchez: Well, you've got the gift of me staying, so that's what counts.
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35. AUTHORIZE AND DIRECT MANAGER TO WAIVE RENTAL FEE ($149) FOR USE OF CITY'S
SHOWMOBILE DURING COMMUNITY EVENT/FESTIVAL NAMED "ROMERIA CUBANA"
SPONSORED LAST SUNDAY, APRIL 14, 2002 BY ERMITA DE LA CARIDAD.
Chairman Regalado: We have pocket item, and the blue pages. Commissioner Gonzalez, District 1. Do
you have anything --
Commissioner Gonzdlez: On my blue pages, no.
Chairman Regalado: You have any pocket items?
Commissioner Gonzalez: I have a pocket item.
Chairman Regalado: Go ahead.
Commissioner Gonzalez: I would like to request the after -the -fact waiver of rental fees for the City's
Showmobile for a community event festival name "Romeria Cubana" that was sponsored last Sunday,
April 14, 2002, by Hermita de la Caridad. This organization paid all the labor costs and have asked the
City to waive the rental costs for the showmobile.
Commissioner Sanchez: What's the cost?
Commissioner Gonzalez: Hermita de la Caridad.
Commissioner Sanchez: No. What's the cost.
Albert Ruder (Director, Parks & Recreation): The cost, with tax, is approximately a hundred and forty-
nine dollars ($149).
Commissioner Sanchez: So move.
Chairman Regalado: We have a motion and a second. All in favor say "aye."
The Commission (Collectively): Aye.
The following motion was introduced by Commissioner Sanchez, who moved its adoption:
MOTION NO. 02-437
A MOTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO WAIVE
RENTAL FEE ($149) FOR USE OF THE CITY'S SHOWMOBILE DURING A
COMMUNITY EVENT/FESTIVAL NAMED "ROMERIA CUBANA" THAT WAS
SPONSORED LAST SUNDAY, APRIL 14, 2002 BY ERMITA DE LA CARIDAD.
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Upon being seconded by Commissioner Gonzalez, the motion was passed and adopted by the following
vote:
AYES: Chairman Tomas Regalado
Commissioner Angel Gonzalez
Commissioner Joe Sanchez
Commissioner Arthur E. Teele. Jr.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Vice Chairman Johnny L. Winton
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36. APPROVE LEASING OF VEHICLES FOR DEPARTMENT OF POLICE FROM
INTERAMERICAN CAR RENTAL, INC., UNDER EXISTING CITY OF MIAMI CONTRACT NO.
99-00-134/03, $21,060; ALLOCATE FUNDS FROM "STOP ACTIVE VANDALISM EVERYWHERE"
GRANT,
Commissioner Sanchez: Mr. Chairman, I have a pocket item.
Chairman Regalado: Yes, sir.
Commissioner Sanchez: It's respectfully requesting the City Commission to consider approving leasing
of vehicles for the Police Department Juvenile Justice Investigation Unit to conduct graffiti sweeps in
undercover operations. This program is to be funded by Stop Active Vandalism Everywhere Safe Grant.
So move.
Commissioner Gonzalez: Second.
Chairman Regalado: We have a motion and a second. All in favor say "aye."
The Commission (Collectively): Aye.
The following resolution was introduced by Commissioner Sanchez, who moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 02-438
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION APPROVING THE
LEASING OF VEHICLES FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF POLICE FROM
INTERAMERICAN CAR RENTAL, INC., UNDER EXISTING CITY OF MIAMI
CONTRACT NO.99-00-134/03, EFFECTIVE UNTIL AUGUST 10, 2002, AND ANY
EXTENSIONS, WITH THE OPTION TO RENEW FOR ONE ADDITIONAL ONE-
YEAR PERIOD, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $21,060; ALLOCATING
FUNDS FROM THE "STOP ACTIVE VANDALISM EVERYWHERE" GRANT,
ACCOUNT CODE NO. 142027.2905328.6.610.
(Here follows body of resolution, omitted here and on file in the Office of the City Clerk.)
Upon being seconded by Commissioner Gonzalez, the resolution was passed and adopted by the
following vote:
AYES: Chairman Tomas Regalado
Commissioner Angel Gonzalez
Commissioner Joe Sanchez
Commissioner Arthur E. Teele, Jr.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Vice Chairman Johnny L. Winton
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37. DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADHERE TO REQUIREMENTS OF THE AMERICAN
WITH DISABILITIES ACT WITH RESPECT TO THE COMMISSION DAIS, PUBLIC
BATHROOMS, AND IF NEEDED, TO APPLY FOR WAIVERS IN CASES THAT COSTS OF SUCH
CONSTRUCTION ARE PROHIBITIVE.
Commissioner Teele: Mr. Chairman?
Chairman Regalado: Commissioner Teele.
Commissioner Teele: Mr. Chairman, I would like to have just a very brief understanding of the ADA
(Americans with Disabilities Act) and what the applicable rules are. And I say one thing and I continue to
say it and I'm going to say it as long as I'm alive and I'm going to say it as long as I'm a Commissioner.
Government has got to adhere to the standards we ask the taxpayers to adhere to. We cannot have two
standards of government. This dais is not ADA accessible. To make it ADA accessible, we have to come
in and bring in ramps. Not one entrance is ADA accessible. I think that is the absolute disgrace and
discrimination on the face of this City, and I've said that every since I've been here. I haven't said it
publicly. But when I find what is going on now -- and I assume and I hope this is a federal law -- that
every bathroom, not just a bathroom for men and a bathroom for women, but every bathroom must be
ADA accessible. I find, if Bush and those people have done that, then something -- if this went into effect
on January 1 -- and I'd like to just understand what are the rules relating to ADA as it relates to restaurants
and clubs and entertainment areas that are in places as relates to the City of Miami, and can any waivers
be granted or given?
Hector Lima (Director, Building Department): Hector Lima with the Building Department. ADA has
been in effect for many years. It's not January V. And the way the law is written -- and it used to be that
architects and engineers were responsible for compliance up until 1999. After that, they made the
building departments and the building official responsible for enforcing the compliance of ADA. To
answer your first question in reference to the bathrooms, when you have a chance of occupancy and the
public will be allowed to enter this or visit the establishment, all areas of that establishment must be
accessible to the handicapped. The bathrooms, per se, if they are remodeled or they are built new, must
also comply with ADA requirements as they stand today. Existing businesses have, under Title II, the
requirement to come into compliance as, monetary; they're feasible in doing that. Whenever somebody
comes into the Building Department, we try to make them do the minimum required under the law.
Commissioner Teele: I don't think that's a good policy. Let me -- I don't think we ought to ever ask for
the minimum. We should look at the total circumstances and make the best judgment under the
circumstances, but you talked about occupancy. We've made a lot of improvements in this building since
these occupants got here or before they were here, and so, I know that's not your definition of occupancy
but, you know. Is the bathroom that was built for Mr. Sanchez...
Commissioner Sanchez: Hey, hey, hey, hey. It was not built for me.
Commissioner Teele: Is that bathroom...
Commissioner Sanchez: That bathroom was not built for me.
Commissioner Teele: No. It was built for me. It was built actually for the previous Chairman. I went to
the office and vacated it, but I don't remember that bathroom being ADA accessible, the bathroom that
was just built here. Is the bathrooms that have been built within the last two years in the City since 1999,
are all of these bathrooms ADA accessible?
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Mr. Lima: Common bathrooms, as the two outside, must comply with ADA. I cannot answer for the one
that you mentioned before, but I will research that.
Commissioner Teele: Look, all I want to know is just make sure one thing: There are no waivers; there is
no provision for any waiver for ADA applicability for all bathrooms. In other words, if we get ready to
undertake a ten million dollar restoration of the Orange Bowl, you know, the -- making all of the
bathrooms ADA accessible could wind up costing fifteen million dollars, you know, theoretically, or
some ridiculous amount of money, and what I thought the common sense approach is, you would make a
sufficient number of bathrooms ADA compliant but not all bathrooms, and what you've just stood up and
said again is that all bathrooms have to be ADA compliant when you reach that threshold.
Mr. Lima: What I said was, if you restore a bathroom, an existing bathroom, or you build a new bathroom
in a place of business, it must comply with ADA.
Commissioner Teele: All bathrooms?
Mr. Lima: All bathrooms.
Commissioner Teele: Not just...
Mr. Lima: All bathrooms that are remodeled; all bathrooms that are new.
Commissioner Teele: Are there any provisions or waivers?
Mr. Lima: Yes, but it's not within our power. This is the Community Affairs.
Commissioner Teele: OK. Just talk -- just tell me who do you get the waivers from?
Mr. Lima: From the Department of Community Affairs.
Commissioner Teele: In Washington or Tallahassee?
Mr. Lima: Tallahassee.
Commissioner Teele: Have we ever applied for a waiver?
Mr. Lima: Waivers are applied by the individual who is trying to not comply with the law and they are
sent directly to Tallahassee.
Commissioner Teele: Well, wait a minute. If there's a waiver in the law, that doesn't constitute non
compliance. That constitutes seeking a waiver. Don't call...
Mr. Lima: There's a lot of definitions on what is the requirements for a waiver but, again, it's through
Tallahassee, not through the department.
Commissioner Teele: I just want the board to know that, as a part of this overlay district that we're
worried about trying to get the 11th Street area up-to-date, we've got a business that has spent about one
million dollars. They had a plan that was approved by the Department. Apparently, as of January 1, there
was a change that went into effect. Is that correct?
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Mr. Lima: The January I", the only new Code that came into effect was the NFPA (National Fire
Protection Association).
Commissioner Teele: They had a plan that was approved --
Mr. Lima: Yes, sir.
Commissioner Teele: -- by the department.
Mr. Lima: Yes, sir.
Commissioner Teele: When they got ready to go in to get the approval CO (certificate of occupancy),
they were told that the plans that they had had been changed and to change just -- they built -- there are
four bathrooms: one bathroom for women is ADA accessible. One for men is ADA accessible.
Mr. Lima: That is correct.
Commissioner Teele: To change the other two is going to cost well over a hundred thousand dollars, and
to put in the lifts. I've had two different engineering firms to look at it. I got two different estimates, OK,
because you've got to put in lifts, et cetera. And I just think that is a very, very -- I mean, for a vacant
building that has no use, that we're trying to create a use, 20 jobs, and all of a sudden, the guy can't open
up now because of additional ADA compliant, which I'm all in favor of, but just know this. I spend a lot
of time working ADA from 1980 to 1983 trying to come up with common sense rules. One of the rules
that I made was that buses don't have to be ADA compliant. That's not what the transit industry -- I mean,
the disabled community wanted. I ruled then that all you've got to do is provide an accessible mode of
transportation. Ergo, that's why you have STS (Special Transportation Service), OK? Using the
approach we're saying now, it would mean, if you took that and applied it to transit, every transit bus in
the nation would have to have a wheelchair lift, and that's a nonsensical approach to transit. I can't speak
for Building, but I would suggest that the same standard exist. As long as you provide a dignified and
mainstream ADA accessibility, I see no reason why every room in the building has got to be ADA
accessible. If they can get to the bathroom, if they can get to the bar, if they can get to the restaurant, if
they can get -- you know, I just fail to understand it, but I'm not going to beat it. I would like all of the
information on how to apply for the waiver, and I'll be working to try to get our lobbyists in Tallahassee
to walk that waiver through up to Department Of Community Affairs, if possible. Does it require an
approval of the Commission?
Mr. Lima: No. It only requires recommendation from the building official.
Commissioner Teele: OK. So, we'll see if you will consider that. Mr. Chairman, thank you very much
and I appreciate you coming forward with that.
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38. REQUEST MANAGER AND APPROPRIATE DEPARTMENTS, INCLUDING DEPARTMENT
OF PLANNING AND ZONING, TO CONSIDER REDESIGNATION OF OMNI ENTERTAINMENT
DISTRICT TO OMNI, JAZZ AND BLUES DISTRICT.
Commissioner Teele: Mr. Chairman, I would like to request a resolution specifically requesting the City
Manager and the appropriate departments, specifically including the Department of Planning and Zoning,
to consider the redesignation of the Omni Entertainment District to the Omni Jazz and Blues District. I
would so move.
Commissioner Gonzalez: Second.
Chairman Regalado: It's a motion and a second. All in favor say "aye."
The Commission (Collectively): Aye.
The following resolution was introduced by Commissioner Teele, who moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 02-439
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION DIRECTING THE CITY
MANAGER TO INSTRUCT THE APPROPRIATE DEPARTMENTS, INCLUDING
THE DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING TO CONSIDER THE RE-
DESIGNATION OF THE OMNI ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT TO THE OMNI
JAZZ AND BLUES DISTRICT.
(Here follows body of resolution, omitted here and on file in the Office of the City Clerk.)
Upon being seconded by Commissioner Gonzalez, the resolution was passed and adopted by the
following vote:
AYES: Chairman Tomas Regalado
Commissioner Angel Gonzalez
Commissioner Joe Sanchez
Commissioner Arthur E. Teele, Jr.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Vice Chairman Johnny L. Winton
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39. REQUEST MANAGER AND APPROPRIATE DEPARTMENTS INCLUDING PLANNING AND
ZONING DEPARTMENT, TO CONSIDER REDESIGNATION OF OVERTOWN ENTERTAINMENT
DISTRICT TO OVERTOWN JAZZ, BLUES AND GOSPEL OVERLAY DISTRICT.
Commissioner Teele: I would also ask a resolution specifically requesting the Manager and appropriate
department, specifically including the Planning and Zoning Department, to consider the redesignation of
the Overtown Entertainment District to the Overtown Jazz Blues and Gospel Overlay District.
Commissioner Gonzalez: Second.
Chairman Regalado: We have a motion and a second. All in favor say "aye."
The Commission (Collectively): Aye.
The following resolution was introduced by Commissioner Teele, who moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 02-440
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION DIRECTING THE CITY
MANAGER TO INSTRUCT THE APPROPRIATE DEPARTMENTS, INCLUDING
THE DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING, TO CONSIDER THE RE-
DESIGNATION OF THE OVERTOWN ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT TO THE
OVERTOWN JAZZ, BLUES AND GOSPEL DISTRICT.
(Here follows body of resolution, omitted here and on file in the Office of the City Clerk.)
Upon being seconded by Commissioner Gonzalez, the resolution was passed and adopted by the
following vote:
AYES: Chairman Tomas Regalado
Commissioner Angel Gonzalez
Commissioner Joe Sanchez
Commissioner Arthur E. Teele, Jr.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Vice Chairman Johnny L. Winton
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40. REQUEST MANAGER TO CONDUCT STUDY ON EXISTING WATER AND SEWER LINES
IN PARK WEST ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT; FURTHER REQUESTING THE MANAGER TO
CONSIDER THE CREATION OF A WASA (WATER AND SEWER AUTHORITY) OVERLAY
DISTRICT WITHIN THE DESIGNATED PARK WEST ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT TO
FACILITATE A PILOT PROGRAM TO INSTALL THE NECESSARY WASA PIPELINES
THROUGHOUT THE ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT TO EFFECTIVELY REDUCE THE IMPACT
FEES ON LOCAL BUSINESSES.
Commissioner Teele: And, Mr. Chairman, I would can ask that the Miami Commission request that the
Manager conduct immediately a study on the existing water and sewer lines in the Park West
Entertainment District, and further to consider the creation of a WASA (Water and Sewage Authority)
overlay district within the designated Park West Entertainment District, to facilitate a pilot program to
install the necessary WASA, water and sewer pipelines throughout the Entertainment District, to
effectively reduce the impact fees on local businesses. I would so move.
Chairman Regalado: We have a motion.
Commissioner Gonzalez: Second.
Chairman Regalado: And a second.
Commissioner Teele: And this is a motion to do a study, Mr. Manager, not to do the district, but to come
in and tell us what it's going to do and what it's going to mean and all that kind of stuff because we clearly
have a problem. I mean, Water and Sewer is just literally sticking to everybody that comes in this City,
and you know we saw it at Soyka. We saw it at Jackson Soul Food. We saw it at Two Guys Restaurant.
We keep complaining about it but we don't have a solution. So, I call the question and ask for your help,
Mr. Manager.
Carlos Gimenez (City Manager): Yes, sir.
Chairman Regalado: All in favor say "aye."
The Commission (Collectively): Aye.
The following motion was introduced by Commissioner Teele, who moved its adoption:
MOTION NO. 02-441
A MOTION REQUESTING THE CITY MANAGER TO IMMEDIATELY CONDUCT
A STUDY ON THE EXISTING WATER AND SEWER LINES IN THE PARK WEST
ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT; FURTHER REQUESTING THE MANAGER TO
CONSIDER THE CREATION OF A WASA (WATER AND SEWER AUTHORITY)
OVERLAY DISTRICT WITHIN THE DESIGNATED PARK WEST
ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT TO FACILITATE A PILOT PROGRAM TO
INSTALL THE NECESSARY WASA PIPELINES THROUGHOUT THE
ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT TO EFFECTIVELY REDUCE THE IMPACT FEES
ON LOCAL BUSINESSES.
Upon being seconded by Commissioner Gonzdlez, the motion was passed and adopted by the following
vote:
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AYES: Chairman Tomas Regalado
Commissioner Angel Gonzalez
Commissioner Joe Sanchez
Commissioner Arthur E. Teele. Jr.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Vice Chairman Johnny L. Winton
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41. INSTRUCT CITY CLERK AND CITY ATTORNEY TO SCHEDULE INITIAL BOARD
MEETING OF MODEL CITY HOMEOWNERSHIP TRUST NEXT FRIDAY, APRIL 26, 2002, 10
A.M.; CLERK TO PROVIDE NOTICES IN NEWSPAPERS OF CIRCULATION.
Commissioner Teele: Mr. Chairman, I would respectfully request the Clerk of the City and instruct the
Clerk to establish next Friday, 4/26, at 10 a.m., at a location that is suitable to the two board members to
set up the initial board meeting of the Model Cities Trust-- Homeownership Trust, and to ensure there
notices are provided to the Mayor, Commissioners, as well as notices in the newspapers of circulation,
and particularly interest. And I would so move that instruction to the Clerk and the City Attorney.
Chairman Regalado: We have a motion and a second. All in favor say "aye."
The Commission (Collectively): Aye.
The following motion was introduced by Commissioner Teele, who moved its adoption:
MOTION NO. 02-442
A MOTION INSTRUCTING THE CITY CLERK AND THE CITY ATTORNEY TO
SCHEDULE AN INITIAL BOARD MEETING OF THE MODEL CITY
HOMEOWNERSHIP TRUST NEXT FRIDAY, APRIL 26, 2002, 10 A.M. AT A
LOCATION THAT IS SUITABLE TO THE TWO BOARD MEMBERS; FURTHER
DIRECTING THE CLERK TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE NOTICES IN
NEWSPAPERS OF CIRCULATION AND PARTICULAR INTEREST.
Upon being seconded by Commissioner Sanchez, the motion was passed and adopted by the following
vote:
AYES: Chairman Tomas Regalado
Commissioner Angel Gonzalez
Commissioner Joe Sanchez
Commissioner Arthur E. Teele. Jr.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Vice Chairman Johnny L. Winton
Commissioner Teele: Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman.
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42. BRIEF COMMENTS ON STUDY OF REDESIGNATIONS OF EXISTING WATER AND
SEWER LINES IN PARK WEST ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT.
Chairman Regalado: Thank you.
Joel Maxwell (Deputy City Attorney): Mr. Chairman.
Chairman Regalado: Yes, sir.
Mr. Maxwell: Just for the record, the two redesignation directions that were given could be
treated as resolutions, voted on today.
Commissioner Teele: Yes, sir. But the resolution doesn't redesignate anything. It simply asks
the Manager -- Planning Department to consider at this time and study it. It doesn't do anything.
It doesn't do anything other than ask them to begin the study process.
Mr. Maxwell: OK.
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43. SECOND READING ORDINANCE: AMEND SECTION 12.5-30 OF CITY CODE ENTITLED
"COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION, COMMUNITY REVITILIZATION DISTRICTS, MODEL CITY
HOMEOWNERSHIP TRUST" TO PROVIDE THAT PUBLIC ADVOCATE MEMBER OF TRUST
SHALL BE APPOINTED BY DISTRICT 5 COMMISSIONER AND NOT ELECTED BY RESIDENTS
OF DISTRICT.
Chairman Regalado: Commissioner Teele, on your blue pages, you have two items. No, one. We did
the other. First, "A", it's a second reading ordinance.
Commissioner Teele: Mr. Chairman, would you ask that the ordinance be read, please?
Chairman Regalado: Yes, sir. We have a motion by you and a second. Commissioner Sanchez. And
read the ordinance.
Joel Maxwell (Deputy City Attorney): Sorry. Which item was that, Commissioner?
Commissioner Teele: This is the ordinance relating to the --
Chairman Regalado: Blue page.
Commissioner Teele: (INAUDIBLE).
Chairman Regalado: Blue page.
Commissioner Teele: The public advocate member of the Community Revitalization District Model
Cities Home Ownership Trust, amending chapter 1-2 -- let me give it to you.
Chairman Regalado: Read the ordinance. Roll call.
An ordinance Entitled --
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING CHAPTER
12.5, ARTICLE 1, DIVISION 2 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA,
AS AMENDED, ENTITLED "COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION, COMMUNITY
REVITALIZATION DISTRICTS, MODEL CITY HOME OWNERSHIP TRUST" TO
PROVIDE THAT THE PUBLIC ADVOCATE MEMBER OF THE TRUST SHALL BE
APPOINTED BY THE DISTRICT 5 COMMISSIONER AND NOT ELECTED BY
RESIDENTS OF THE DISTRICT; MORE PARTICULARLY BE AMENDING
SECTION 12.5-30 OF THE CODE; CONTAINING A REPEALER PROVISION, A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
was passed on its first reading, by title, at the meeting of March 7, 2002, was taken up for its second and
final reading, by title and adoption. On motion of Commissioner Teele, seconded by Commissioner
Sanchez, the ordinance was thereupon given its second and final reading by title, and was passed and
adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Chairman Tomas Regalado
Commissioner Angel Gonzalez
Commissioner Joe Sanchez
Commissioner Arthur E. Teele, Jr.
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NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Vice Chairman Johnny L. Winton
SAID ORDINANCE WAS DESIGNATED ORDINANCE NO. 12222.
The Ordinance was read by title into the public record by the Deputy City Attorney.
Chairman Regalado: As second reading, it passes. Any more items, Commissioner Teele?
Commissioner Teele: No, sir, Mr. Chairman.
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44. DISCUSSION ABOUT AMENDING RESOLUTION 00-409 AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF
MIAMI'S CO-SPONSORSHIP OF THE LATIN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CONCERT SERIES.
Chairman Regalado: Would you be so kind to chair? I have one item.
Commissioner Teele: Yes, sir.
Chairman Regalado: OK. I guess that we all remember last Thursday, we had a very long meeting and
the President of CAMACOL was here until late hours of the night and next day he died, and we all
attended the funeral. And his reason for being here is because I had this that I wasn't able to bring it to
the board, and it's a resolution of the City of Miami Commission authorizing the City's co-sponsorship
with the Latin Chamber of Commerce, CAMACOL, of the Latin Chamber of Commerce Concert Series,
a series of events to be held over an 18 -month period to raise funds to provide assistance for the
individuals in the community during the Christmas Food Give-away. So, this is my motion, Mr.
Chairman.
Commissioner Teele: Moved. Is there a second?
Commissioner Gonzalez: Second.
Commissioner Sanchez: Second.
Commissioner Teele: Two seconds. All those in favor say "aye."
The Commission (Collectively): Aye.
Commissioner Teele: All opposed? Unanimous vote.
The following resolution was introduced by Commissioner Regalado, who moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 02-443
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING
THE CITY'S CO-SPONSORSHIP WITH THE LATIN CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE ("CAMACOL"), OF THE LATIN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
CONCERT SERIES, A SERIES OF EVENTS TO BE HELD OVER AN
EIGHTEEN MONTH PERIOD TO RAISE FUNDS TO PROVIDE
ASSISTANCE FOR UNDERPRIVILEGED INDIVIDUALS IN THE
COMMUNITY.
(Here follows body of resolution, omitted here and on file in the Office of the City Clerk.)
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Upon being seconded by Commissioner Sanchez, the resolution was passed and adopted by the following
vote:
AYES: Commissioner Angel Gonzalez
Commissioner Joe Sanchez
Commissioner Arthur E. Teele, Jr.
Chairman Tomas Regalado
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Vice Chairman Johnny L. Winton
Chairman Regalado: OK. Thank you very much. We...
Commissioner Sanchez: Motion to adjourn?
Chairman Regalado: With this...
Commissioner Teele: Motion to adjourn.
Chairman Regalado: Yes, sir?
Commissioner Sanchez: Anything else?
Commissioner Teele: I believe...
Carlos Gimenez (City Manager): Item 29. I'm not sure what the disposition of that was?
Chairman Regalado: We didn't want to do it.
Mr. Gimenez: OK.
Chairman Regalado: OK.
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45. DIRECT MANAGER SCHEDULE AT APRIL 25, 2002 COMMISSION MEETING, ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING $1.5 MILLION FOR MAYOR'S BEAUTIFICATION AND CLEANUP PROGRAM,
FUNDED OVER TWO YEAR PERIOD OF TIME OUTSIDE OF CITY'S OPERATING BUDGET,
BASED UPON FUNDS TO BE RECOMMENDED BY MANAGER.
Priscilla Thompson (City Clerk): Item 38, Financial Outlook.
Commissioner Teele: Huh?
Ms. Thompson: Finance Outlook Report.
Chairman Regalado: I'm sorry.
Commissioner Teele: We didn't take up that either.
Chairman Regalado: Which one?
Commissioner Teele: They carry over to the next meeting.
Ms. Thompson: And the minutes, as well.
Commissioner Teele: That carries over to the next meeting.
Ms. Thompson: OK. Thank you.
Commissioner Teele: Mr. Chairman.
Chairman Regalado: Yes, sir
Commissioner Teele: I would ask -- request of the Manager to at the first meeting in May, to come back
with an ordinance authorizing the Mayor's Beautification and Clean Up Program, funded over a two-year
period of time, outside of the operating budget, you know, our annual operating budget, funding not to
exceed one point five million dollars or seven hundred and fifty thousand dollars a year, based upon funds
recommended by yourself and your staff.
Commissioner Sanchez: Second.
Commissioner Teele: I'm just making -- no, no. I'm making a request that in May, he come back with an
ordinance that approves or that authorizes the Mayor's Beautification Program, over a two-year period of
time, that is not a part of the operating budget of the City -- it's a special program, so I want to get it off
budget, and so that you identify a funding source and you identify the parameters of the program, and
then we can debate it and that gives us enough time to meet with each Commissioner beforehand and the
Mayor to see if it's something that there's enough support to do it.
Commissioner Sanchez: Focusing on the AT&T (American Telephone & Telegraph), of course
Commissioner Teele: Focusing on AT&T and any other source of funds.
Carlos Gimenez (City Manager): Yes, sir.
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Commissioner Teele: But I think the real issue is designing the program to be consistent with what the
Mayor wants and what each individual Commissioner wants. And I think the program needs to be
structured --
Chairman Regalado: Nobody asked me.
Commissioner Teele: -- by district by district by district. I don't think we ought to have a one -size fits all
program. We ought to address unique problems in each district, and there ought to be consultation with
each district as well as making sure that the Mayor's overview of the program is what it is what he wants.
And that's just an individual request.
Mr. Gimenez: Yes, sir.
Chairman Regalado: OK. I think that you all be proud that tomorrow at 10 a.m., At -- you're all invited
2714 Northwest 24th Street, the First Lady of Nicaragua will be accepting eight hundred computers from
a resident of Miami, and I think that the Chief family has donated this computers to the President of
Nicaragua, Enrique Bolanos.
Commissioner Sanchez: OK. Mr. Chairman, before we adjourn, there's a pocket item.
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46. A RESOLUTION TO INCREASE FUNDS FOR THE GRANT APPLICATION OF FLORIDA
NAVIGATION DISTRICT STORM WATER UTILITIES.
Commissioner Sanchez: Mr. Chairman, before we adjourn, there's a pocket item. A resolution of the
City of Miami Commission amending Resolution 02-323, approved on March 14, 2002, increasing the
amount of matching funds for the grant application of Florida Inland Navigation District (FIND) from
forty-one thousand six hundred to a hundred thousand from the storm water utility fees, to include the
clean up of the Miami River caused by storm sewer run-off. So move.
Commissioner Teele: Second.
Chairman Regalado: We have a motion and a second. All in favor, state by saying "aye."
The Commission (Collectively): "Aye."
Chairman Regalado: It passes.
The following resolution was introduced by Commissioner Sanchez, who moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 02-444
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI COMMISSIION AMENDING
RESOLUTION 02-323, TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF THE GRANT
APPLICATION TO THE FLORIDA INLAND NAVIGATION DISTRICT ("FIND"),
IN THE AMOUNT OF $58,400, FROM $41,600 TO $100,000, TO INCLUDE THE
CLEAN-UP OF THE MIAMI RIVER; AUTHORIZING AN INCREASE FROM
STORMWATER UTILITY FEES, IN THE AMOUNT OF $58,400, AS THE CITY'S
MATCHING FUNDS REQUIRED FOR THE GRANT.
(Here follows body of resolution, omitted here and on file in the Office of the City Clerk.)
Upon being seconded by Commissioner Teele, the resolution was passed and adopted by the following
vote:
AYES: Commissioner Angel Gonzalez
Commissioner Joe Sanchez
Commissioner Arthur E. Teele, Jr.
Chairman Tomas Regalado
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Vice Chairman Johnny L. Winton
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47. BRIEF COMMENTS ON ORDER OF DAY FOR APRIL 25, 2002 COMMISSION MEETING.
Chairman Regalado: Do we have a motion to adjourn?
Commissioner Teele: So move, Mr. Chairman.
Chairman Regalado: It's been moved --
Commissioner Teele: The 25th is going to be a bad day with the Camillus House issues coming up, et
cetera, and I would ask that the Manager closely review and defer anything to the next meeting, if
possible, that doesn't really need to be taken up.
Chairman Regalado: Let me say this. For your information, Commissioner Winton has requested two
time -certain items. One will be at 11 a.m., the other one at 4 p.m., presentations. One from the County
and one from a lady in his district. There will be also a lady from Overtown, that she wishes to speak on
behalf of the St. Johns Scholarship Program, that she has requested a time certain. It will be 4:30. At
4:45, we have a CRA (Community Redevelopment Agency) meeting. At 5 p.m. we have a public hearing
on Camillus House. So, there is a lot of controversial items, at least in the afternoon area. So, if we can
just keep that in mind. Bring your lunch and dinner and breakfast.
Unidentified Speaker: And breakfast.
Commissioner Regalado: And breakfast. All in favor to adjourn say "aye."
The following motion was introduced by Commissioner Gonzalez, who moved its adoption:
MOTION NO. 02-445
A MOTION TO ADJOURN TODAY'S COMMISSION MEETING.
Upon being seconded by Commissioner Teele, the motion was passed and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Chairman Tomas Regalado
Commissioner Angel Gonzalez
Commissioner Arthur E. Teele. Jr.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Vice Chairman Johnny L. Winton
Commissioner Joe Sanchez
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THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE CITY COMMISSION, THE
MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 4:00 P.M.
ATTEST:
Priscilla A. Thompson
CITY CLERK
Sylvia Scheider
ASSISTANT CITY CLERK
(SEAL)
MANUEL A. DIAZ
MAYOR
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