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Home My WebLink AboutCC 1998-03-24 Marked AgendaMAYC & PRESIDING OFFICER COMMISSIONER COMMISSIONER COMMISSIONER COMMISSIONER COMMISSIONER JOE CAROL WIFREDO (WILLY) GORT HUMBERTO HERNANDEZ J.L. PLUMMER JR. TOMAS REGALADO ARTHUR E. TEELE JR. i INC0Ae e P OeNeiEe !� C, MANAGER JOSE GARCIA-PEDROSA INTERIM CITY ATTORNEY JOEL E. MAXWELL CITY CLERK WALTER J. FOEMAN CITY COMMISSIBN AGENDA MEETING DATE: MARCH 24 , 1998 CITY HALL 3300 PAN AMERICAN DRIVE ANY PERSON WHO RECEIVES COMPENSATION, RENUMERATION OR EXPENSES FOR CONDUCTING LOBBYING ACTIVITIES IS REQUIRED TO REGISTER AS A LOBBYIST WITH THE CITY CLERK PRIOR TO ENGAGING IN LOBBYING ACTIVITIES BEFORE CITY STAFF, BOARDS, COMMITTEES, OR THE CITY COMMISSION. A COPY OF THE APPLICABLE ORDINANCE IS AVAILABLE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK (MIAMI CITY HALL), LOCATED AT 3500 PAN AMERICAN DRIVE, MIAMI FLORIDA 33133. ANY PERSON MAKING IMPERTINENT OR SLANDEROUS REMARKS OR WHO BECOMES BOISTEROUS WHILE ADDRESSING THE COMMISSION, SHALL BE BARRED FROM FURTHER AUDIENCE BEFORE THE COMMISSION BY THE PRESIDING OFFICER, UNLESS PERMISSION TO CONTINUE OR AGAIN ADDRESS THE COMMISSION BE GRANTED BY THE MAJORITY VOTE OF THE COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT. NO CLAPPING, APPLAUDING, HECKLING OR VERBAL OUTBURSTS /N SUPPORT OR OPPOSITION TO A SPEAKER OR HIS OR HER REMARKS SHALL BE PERMITTED. NO SIGNS OR PLACARDS SHALL BE ALLOWED IN THE COMMISSION CHAMBERS. PERSONS EXITING THE COMMISSION CHAMBER SHALL DO SO QUIETLY. PLANNING & ZONING CITY COMMISSION MEETING * THIS MEETING SHALL CONVENE AT 10:00 AM * THIS PRINTED AGENDA IS DISTRIBUTED AT LEAST FIVE DAYS BEFORE THE MEETING AND THE MATERIAL IN CONNECTION WITH EACH ITEM APPEARING ON THE AGENDA IS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION DURING BUSINESS HOURS AT THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK IN CITY HALL. ANY PERSON WHO SEEKS TO ADDRESS THE CITY COMMISSION ON ANY ITEM APPEARING IN THE FOLLOWING PORTIONS OF THIS AGENDA: "CONSENT AGENDA", "PUBLIC HEARINGS", OR "PUBLIC DISCUSSION" IS INVITED TO DO SO AND SHALL AS SOON AS POSSIBLE INFORM THE CITY CLERK OF HIS/HER DESIRE TO SPEAK, GIVING THE CITY CLERK HIS/HER NAME. AT THE TIME THE ITEM IS HEARD, THAT PERSON SHOULD APPROACH THE MICROPHONE AND WAIT TO BE RECOGNIZED BY THE PRESIDING OFFICER. Should any person desire to appeal any decision of the Miami City Commission with respect to any matter to be considered at this meeting, that person shall ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made including all testimony and evidence upon which any appeal may be based. * * * * * * * * * * * * * The City Commission has established a policy that the lunch recess will begin at the conclusion of deliberations of the agenda item being considered at Noon; further, that Commission meetings will adjourn at the conclusion of deliberations on the agenda item being considered at 9:00 PM. (Resolution No. 87-115) PAGE 2 MARCH 24, 1998 CONSENT AGENDA Item 1 which is comprised of items CA-1 through CA- 19 has been scheduled to be heard as a group or as announced by the Commission. PUBLIC HEARINGS Items 2 through 3 may be heard in the numbered sequence or as announced by the Commission. PERSONAL APPEARANCES Items 4 through 6 may be heard in the numbered sequence or as announced by the Commission. GENERAL LEGISLATIVE ITEMS Items 7 through 13 and 23 through 26 may be heard in the numbered sequence or as announced by the Commission. COMMISSION DISCUSSION ITEMS Items N/A through N/A may be heard in the numbered sequence or as announced by the Commission. BOARDS AND COMMITTEES Items N/A through N/A may be heard in the numbered sequence or as announced by the Commission. CITY ATTORNEYS REPORT Items 19 through 22 may be heard in the numbered sequence or as announced by the Commission. PART "A": NON -PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS BEGINNING AT 10:00 AM: ITEMS 1 THROUGH 31 PART "B": BEGINNING AFTER 2:00 PM: ITEMS PZ-1 THROUGH PZ- 16 10:00 AM INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE A. PRESENTATIONS & PROCLAMATIONS PRESENTATION BY JOE LACHER, PRESIDENT OF FLORIDA-BELLSOUTH 1. CONSENT AGENDA Unless a member of the City Commission wishes to remove a specific item from this portion of the agenda, Items CA-1 through CA-19 constitute the Consent Agenda. These resolutions are self- explanatory and are not expected to require additional review or discussion. Each item will be recorded as individually numbered resolutions, adopted unanimously by the following motion: .. that the Consent Agenda comprised of items CA-1 through CA-19 be adopted..." The President Officer or City Clerk shall state the following: "Before the vote on adopting items included in the Consent Agenda is taken, is there anyone present who is an objector or proponent that wishes to speak on any item in the Consent Agenda? Hearing none, the vote on the adoption of the Consent Agenda will now be taken." CA-1. RESOLUTION - (J-98-328) - (AUTHORIZING THE ALLOCATION OF FUNDS) APPROVING AND CONFIRMING THE CITY MANAGER'S FINDING OF EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES, WAIVING THE REQUIREMENT FOR COMPETITIVE SEALED BIDDING PROCEDURES AND APPROVING MANUCY AND ASSOCIATES, INC., TO PERFORM PROFESSIONAL SURVEY SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE OF THE F.E.C. TRACT TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY; ALLOCATING FUNDS THEREFOR IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($10,000) FROM ACCOUNT NUMBER 921002-270. PAGE 3 MARCH 24, 1998 DELIVERED SEE SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA ■i_ 0 1 R-98-283 MOVED: GORT PAGE 4 MARCH 24, 1998 CA-2. CA-3. CONSENT AGENDA CONT'D RESOLUTION - (J-98-327) - (AUTHORIZING THE ALLOCATION OF FUNDS) APPROVING AND CONFIRMING THE CITY MANAGER'S FINDING OF EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES, WAIVING THE REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPETITIVE SEALED BIDS AND AUTHORIZING HYDROLOGIC ASSOCIATES, INC. TO PERFORM PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE OF THE F.E.C. TRACT; ALLOCATING FUNDS THEREFOR IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED TWENTY FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($25,000) FROM ACCOUNT NUMBER 921002-270. RESOLUTION - (J-98-314) - (AWARDING FUNDING) AWARDING FUNDING TO SIX (6) SPONSORS (SERVICE PROVIDERS), FOR THE PROVISION OF HOUSING ASSISTANCE AND HOUSING RELATED SERVICES TO VERY LOW INCOME PERSONS WITH HIVIAIDS; ALLOCATING FUNDING IN THE AMOUNTS OF $9,166.35 (ACCOUNT NO. 194004.590604.6860.94654) AND $203,492.00 (ACCOUNT NO. 194005.590605.6860.94654) FROM THE FY 1996 AND 1997 HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONS WITH AIDS (HOPWA) PROGRAM GRANTS, RESPECTIVELY; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS, AND ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO, IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, TO IMPLEMENT THE PROGRAMS. R-98-284 MOVED: GORT SECONDED: REGALADO NAYS: TEELE R-98-285 MOVED: REGALADO SECONDED: GORT UNANIMOUS CA-4. CA-5. CONSENT AGENDA CONT'D RESOLUTION - (J-98-310) - (ACCEPTING BIDS) ACCEPTING THE BIDS FROM FLORIDA LEMARK CORP. IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,892.00, FOR THE FURNISHING AND INSTALLATION OF A PLAYGROUND STRUCTURE AT NORTH BAY VISTA PARK AND RAMON LORENTE CORP., IN THE AMOUNT OF $39,980.00 FOR THE FURNISHING AND INSTALLATION OF TWO PLAYGROUND STRUCTURES AT WEST BUENA VISTA PARK AND AT MILLER DAWKINS PARK RESPECTIVELY, FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION, FOR A TOTAL OF $49,872.00; ALLOCATING FUNDS THEREFOR FROM CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NOS. 331407, 331409, AND 331404; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO INSTRUCT THE CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICER TO ISSUE PURCHASE ORDERS FOR THIS EQUIPMENT. RESOLUTION - (J-98-311) - (ACCEPTING A DONATION) ACCEPTING A DONATION FROM THE U.S. SAILING CENTER, CONSISTING OF A PLAYGROUND STRUCTURE FOR KENNEDY PARK VALUED AT $12,000.37, FOR USE BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY TO ACCEPT SAID DONATION. PAGE 5 MARCH 24, 1998 R-98-286 MOVED: REGALADO SECONDED: GORT UNANIMOUS R-98-287 MOVED: REGALADO SECONDED: GORT UNANIMOUS CA-6. CONSENT AGENDA CONT'D RESOLUTION - (J-98-317) - (ACCEPTING BID) ACCEPTING THE BID FROM ED MORSE FLEET SALES FOR THE FURNISHING OF FIVE (6) NEW 1999 CHEVROLET TAHOES VEHICLES FOR USE BY THE DISTRICT FIRE CHIEFS, FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION, AT A TOTAL COST OF $143,607.10; ALLOCATING FUNDS THEREFOR, FROM THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM, "REPLACEMENT OF CITY-WIDE FLEET", PROJECT NO. 311850; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO INSTRUCT THE CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICER TO ISSUE A PURCHASE ORDER FOR SAID VEHICLES. CA-7. RESOLUTION - (J-98-315) - (ACCEPTING BID) ACCEPTING THE BID OF HUFCORIGULFSTREAM, INC., FOR THE FURNISHING OF FOLDING WALL AND TRACK, FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF POLICE, AT A TOTAL COST OF $9,700.00; ALLOCATING FUNDS THEREFOR FROM THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM, ACCOUNT CODE NO. 312015.299301.6.860; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO INSTRUCT THE CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICER TO ISSUE A PURCHASE ORDER FOR SAID ACQUISITION. PAGE 6 MARCH 24, 1998 DEFERRED TO APRIL 14, 1998 R-98-288 MOVED: SECONDED: UNANIMOUS CA-8. CA-9. CONSENT AGENDA CONT'D RESOLUTION - (J-98-326) - (APPROVING PURCHASE) APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF A FORKLIFT FROM LIFT POWER, INC., UNDER EXISTING STATE OF FLORIDA CONTRACT NO. 760-001-96-1 FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION, AT A TOTAL COST OF $16,780.00; ALLOCATING FUNDS THEREFOR FROM ACCOUNT CODE NO. 503001.420905.6.850; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO INSTRUCT THE CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICER TO ISSUE A PURCHASE ORDER FOR SAID ACQUISITION. RESOLUTION - (J-98-306) - (APPROVING PURCHASE) APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF AMMUNITION FROM VARIOUS VENDORS, AS LISTED IN EXHIBIT "A - ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART THEREOF, AWARDED UNDER EXISTING STATE OF FLORIDA CONTRACT NO. 680-000-98-1, FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF POLICE, ON AN AS -NEEDED CONTRACT BASIS UNTIL JULY 19, 1998, WITH THE OPTION TO EXTEND FOR TWO (2) ADDITIONAL ONE (1) YEAR PERIODS, AT A TOTAL PROPOSED FIRST YEAR ANNUAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $149,575.00; ALLOCATING FUNDS THEREFOR FROM THE POLICE DEPARTMENT GENERAL OPERATING BUDGET ACCOUNT CODE NO. 001000.290201.6.703; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO INSTRUCT THE CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICER TO ISSUE PURCHASE ORDERS FOR SAID ACQUISITIONS. PAGE 7 MARCH 24, 1998 R-98-289 MOVED: REGALADO SECONDED: GORT UNANIMOUS R-98-290 MOVED: REGALADO SECONDED: GORT UNANIMOUS CA-10. CA-11- CONSENT AGENDA CONT'D RESOLUTION - (J-98-71) - (ACCEPTING PROPOSAL) ACCEPTING THE PROPOSAL OF APPRAISAL AND REAL ESTATE ECONOMICS ASSOCIATES, INC. ("AREEA") TO PERFORM PROFESSIONAL REAL ESTATE CONSULTING SERVICES IN THE AREA INCLUDING A MARKETING STUDY AND FEASIBILITY ANALYSIS FOR THE REUSE OF THE BOBBY MADURO STADIUM PROPERTY, FOR A FEE NOT TO EXCEED $18,000.00; ALLOCATING FUNDS THEREFOR FROM THE SPECIAL REVENUE FUND ENTITLED "BOBBY MADURO STADIUM PROGRAM"; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT, IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, WITH AREEA FOR SAID PURPOSE. RESOLUTION - (J-98-256) - (ACCEPTING PLAT) ACCEPTING THE PLAT ENTITLED ALMIROLA ESTATES, A SUBDIVISION IN THE CITY OF MIAMI, SUBJECT TO ALL OF THE CONDITIONS OF THE PLAT AND STREET COMMITTEE, AND ACCEPTING THE DEDICATIONS SHOWN ON SAID PLAT; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE THE PLAT; AND PROVIDING FOR THE RECORDATION OF SAID PLAT IN THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA. PAGE 8 MARCH 24, 1998 R-98-291 MOVED: SECONDED: UNANIMOUS R-98-292 MOVED: SECONDED: UNANIMOUS CA-12. CONSENT AGENDA CONT'D RESOLUTION - (J-98-303) - (APPROVING THE DESIGNATION OF HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF GREATER MIAMI, INC.) APPROVING THE DESIGNATION OF THE HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF GREATER MIAMI, INC., A NOT -FOR - PROFIT CORPORATION, AS DEVELOPER, TO UNDERTAKE THE DEVELOPMENT OF ONE (1) NEW SINGLE-FAMILY HOME, AFFORDABLE TO A VERY LOW, LOW AND/OR MODERATE -INCOME FAMILY ON THE CITY -OWNED PARCEL LOCATED AT 7623-7631 NORTHEAST 3RD AVENUE, IN THE LITTLE HAITI NEIGHBORHOOD, (MORE PARTICULARLY AND LEGALLY DESCRIBED ON EXHIBIT "A", ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; ESTABLISHING $11,000 AS THE AMOUNT TO BE PAID TO THE CITY OF MIAMI BY THE AFOREMENTIONED CORPORATION BASED ON THE APPRAISED VALUE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE APPROPRIATE LEGAL DOCUMENTS IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, TO CONVEY THE SAID PARCEL, SUBJECT TO CERTAIN TERMS AND CONDITIONS. CA-13. RESOLUTION - (J-98-334) - (ACCEPTING A DONATION) ACCEPTING A DONATION FROM ABC CONSTRUCTION INC. FOR MINOR AESTHETIC MODIFICATIONS TO CREATE A SMALL WAITING AREA AND INSTALL A GLASS DOOR IN THE OFFICE OF COMMISSIONER HERNANDEZ LOCATED IN CITY HALL, SAID DONATION VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $15,000. PAGE 9 MARCH 24, 1998 R-98-293 MOVED: REGALADO SECONDED: GORT UNANIMOUS R-98-294 MOVED: REGALADO SECONDED: GORT UNANIMOUS CONSENT AGENDA CONT'D CA-14. RESOLUTION - (J-98-274) - (GRANTING AN EXTENSION OF THE DEADLINE FOR MIAMI TELECOMMUNICATIONS). GRANTING AN EXTENSION FROM MARCH 24, 1998 TO APRIL 24, 1998 TO MIAMI TELECOMMUNICATIONS ("MTCI") FOR THE SUBMITTAL OF A PROPOSAL FOR THE FORMAL RENEWAL OF MTCI'S CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISE AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF MIAMI. (This item was deferred from the meeting of March 10, 1998). CA-15. RESOLUTION - (J-98-332) - (AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO REALLOCATE FUNDS) AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO REALLOCATE $160,000.00 OF AVAILABLE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) CONTINGENCY FUNDS FOR THE CODE ENFORCEMENT/NET PROGRAM, IN ORDER TO CARRY OUT ON -GOING CODE ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES IN LOW AND MODERATE INCOME TARGET AREAS INITIATED BY THE CITY'S NEIGHBORHOOD ENHANCEMENT TEAM (NET) DURING THE 1997-1998 PROGRAM YEAR. PAGE 10 MARCH 24, 1998 R-98-305 MOVED: REGALADO SECONDED: GORT ABSENT: HERNANDEZ R-98-306 MOVED: GORT SECONDED: REGALADO ABSENT: HERNANDEZ CA-16. CONSENT AGENDA CONT'D RESOLUTION - (J-98-308) - (AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT AN OFFER) ACCEPTING THE SUM OF $91,368.18, IN FULL PAYMENT AND SATISFACTION OF CITY LOAN NO. 177-612005, IN THE ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $160,000.00, MADE BY THE CITY TO TACOLCY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION ON SEPTEMBER 28, 1989, PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO. 88-905, TO FINANCE CERTAIN RENOVATIONS TO THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6200 N.W. 7T" AVENUE, AND KNOWN AS THE EDISON MARKET PLACE; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SUCH DOCUMENTS AS MAY BE APPROVED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY FOR THESE PURPOSES. PAGE 11 MARCH 24, 1998 R-98-307 MOVED: GORT SECONDED: TEELE CA-17. RESOLUTION - (J-98- ) - (AUTHORIZING PAYMENT I DEFERRED TO INTERAMERICAN CAR RENTAL, INC.) AUTHORIZING PAYMENT TO INTERAMERICAN CAR RENTAL, INC., IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $7,000.00 UNDER AN EXISTING CITY BID CONTRACT NO. 96-97-077R, FOR THE TEMPORARY RENTAL OF TWO (2) VEHICLES FOR THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR PENDING DELIVERY OF ASSIGNED LEASED VEHICLES; ALLOCATING FUNDS THEREFOR FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION FY '98 GENERAL FUNDS ACCOUNT CODE NO. 503001-420905-340; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO INSTRUCT THE CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICER TO ISSUE A PURCHASE ORDER FOR SAID RENTAL. CONSENT AGENDA CONT'D CA-18. RESOLUTION - (J-98-) - (AUTHORIZING INCREASED APPROPRIATION FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICES) AUTHORIZING AN INCREASE IN THE ALLOCATION OF FUNDS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $20,000 TO COMPENSATE KPMG PEAT MARWICK LLP, CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS, FOR THE PROVISION OF ADDITIONAL SERVICES, THE PREPARATION OF THE COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORTS, AS ANTICIPATED IN THE AGREEMENT AUTHORIZED PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO. 96-805, ALLOCATING FUNDS THEREFOR FOR SAID INCREASE FROM CONTRACTUAL SERVICES ACCOUNT CODE NO. 001000.260201.6970.90213 IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,000. CA-19. RESOLUTION - (J-98-335) - (AUTHORIZING THE FUNDING OF THE LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING TRUST FUND) AUTHORIZING THE FUNDING OF THE LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING TRUST FUND IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $60,000.00; ALLOCATING FUNDS THEREFOR, FROM THE LAW ENFORCEMENT TRUST FUND, PROJECT NO. 690003, SUCH EXPENDITURES HAVING BEEN CERTIFIED BY THE CHIEF OF POLICE AS COMPLYING WITH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY'S "GUIDE TO EQUITABLE SHARING." END OF CONSENT AGENDA PAGE 12 MARCH 24, 1998 R-98-295 MOVED: REGALADO SECONDED: GORT UNANIMOUS R-98-296 MOVED: REGALADD SECONDED: GORT UNANIMOUS PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. RESOLUTION - (J-98-301) - (AUTHORIZING THE ALLOCATION OF FUNDS) AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO RE -ALLOCATE $1,877,000.00 IN AVAILABLE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM FUNDING FROM CERTAIN CDBG-FUNDED PROJECTS AND PROGRAM INCOME, AS SPECIFIED IN SECTION 2 AND SECTION 3 OF THIS RESOLUTION, FOR THE PURPOSE OF (1) PROVIDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THE EAST LITTLE HAVANA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION IN CONNECTION WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE PROPOSED LATIN QUARTER SPECIALTY CENTER PROJECT PLANNED IN THE LITTLE HAVANA NEIGHBORHOOD; AND (2) PROVIDING ADMINISTRATIVE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THE SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE APPROPRIATE LEGAL AGREEMENTS AND DOCUMENTS, IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, IN CONNECTION WITH THE DISBURSEMENT OF SAID FUNDING. PAGE 13 MARCH 24, 1998 R-98-297 MOVED: GORT SECONDED: REGALADO UNANIMOUS PUBLIC HEARINGS CONT'D 3. RESOLUTION - (J-98-313) - (AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AGREEMENT) AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT, IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, BETWEEN THE CITY AND MIRAMAR APARTMENTS LTD., FOR THE PROVISION OF UP TO EIGHT MILLION DOLLARS ($8,000,000) IN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FLOAT FUNDS, IN THE FORM OF A LOAN FOR A TWO AND ONE HALF (2.5) YEAR PERIOD AT THREE PERCENT (3%), TO ASSIST IN THE CONSTRUCTION FINANCING OF THE COMMERCIAL COMPONENT OF THE MIRAMAR CENTER TOWER 1, A MIXED -USE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT, WHICH CONSISTS OF A THIRTY-NINE STORY BUILDING WITH 471 RENTAL APARTMENTS, 35,900 SQUARE FEET OF COMMERCIAL SPACE, AND 610 SPACE PARKING STRUCTURE. PAGE 14 MARCH 24, 1998 DEFERRED PERSONAL APPEARANCE NOTE: Legislation may result from City Commission consideration of any Personal Appearance. 4. MR. DAN PAUL, TO ADDRESS THE COMMISSION CONCERNING THE STATUS OF BICENTENNIAL PARK. ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION: 5. MS. ANTONIA GERSTACKER, TO ADDRESS THE COMMISSION CONCERNING THE PASSING OF AN ORDINANCE FOR A LOCAL GOVERNMENT NEIGHBORHOOD DISTRICT CALLED BRICKELL VILLAGE. ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION: 6. MR. IVAN HERNANDEZ TO ADDRESS THE COMMISSION CONCERNING ISSUES PERTAINING TO THE SIXTEENTH FAIR OF THE CUBAN MUNICIPALITIES IN EXILE. ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION: PAGE 15 MARCH 24, 1998 M-98-298 MOVED: TEELE SEOONDED: GORT UNANIMOUS DISCUSSED R-98-299 MOVED: SEOONDED: ABSENT: REGALADO GORT TEELE ORDINANCES - SECOND READING NOTE: Any proposed ordinance listed as an item for second reading in this section may be adopted as an emergency measure, upon being determined by the City Commission. 7. SECOND READING ORDINANCE - (J-98-206) ESTABLISHING A NEW SPECIAL REVENUE FUND ENTITLED "EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER PROGRAM" AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS, IN THE AMOUNT OF $473,000, FOR THE OPERATION OF SAID PROGRAM, CONSISTING OF A GRANT FROM THE STATE OF FLORIDA, DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TO FUND THE RETROFITTING AND CONSTRUCTION OF A CITY-WIDE EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER AT THE FIRE TRAINING CENTER IN COCONUT GROVE, FLORIDA; CONTAINING A REPEALER PROVISION AND A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CITY CODE DATE OF FIRST READING : FEBRUARY 24, 1998 MOVED : COMMISSIONER PLUMMER SECONDED : COMMISSIONER TEELE PAGE 16 MARCH 24, 1998 ORDINANCE MONIED: SECONDED: UNANIMOUS 11622 GORT HERNANDEZ ORDINANCES - SECOND READING CONT'D 8. SECOND READING ORDINANCE - (J-98-298) ESTABLISHING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CITY OF MIAMI CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS; CONTINUING AND REVISING PREVIOUSLY APPROVED SCHEDULED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS; ESTABLISHING NEW CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS TO BEGIN DURING FISCAL YEAR 1997-1998; REPEALING PROVISIONS OF ORDINANCE NO. 11337, AS AMENDED, THE FISCAL YEAR 1995-1996 CAPITAL IMPROVMENTS APPROPRIATIONS ORDINANCE, WHICH MAY BE IN CONFLICT WITH THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING CONDITIONS, AUTHORIZATIONS AND DIRECTIONS TO THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY CLERK; CONTAINING A REPEALER PROVISION AND A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE. DATE OF FIRST READING :MARCH 10, 1998 MOVED :COMMISSIONER PLUMMER SECONDED :COMMISSIONER REGALADO ABSENT :VICE CHAIRMAN TEELE PAGE 17 MARCH 24, 1998 ORDINANCE 11623 MOVED: GORT SECONDED: TEELE UNANIMOUS ORDINANCES - FIRST READING 9. FIRST READING ORDINANCE - (J-98-330) AMENDING SECTIONS 1, 3, AND 5 OF ORDINANCE NO. 11553, THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS ORDINANCE FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1998, FOR THE PURPOSE OF INCREASING SAID APPROPRIATIONS RELATING TO OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND TO OTHER REQUIRED BUDGETARY ADJUSTMENTS AS ARE MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN; CONTAINING A REPEALER PROVISION AND A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE. PAGE 18 MARCH 24, 1998 SEE RELATED M-98-321 MOVED: TEELE SECONDED: HERNANDEZ UNANIMOUS ------------ M-98-322 MOVED: TEELE SECONDED: GORT UNANIMOUS RESOLUTIONS DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 10. RESOLUTION - (J-98-307) - (ESTABLISHING A LAND DISPOSITION POLICY) ESTABLISHING A LAND DISPOSITION POLICY RELATING TO THE DISPOSITION OF SURPLUS CITY - OWNED VACANT PARCELS FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEVELOPING HOUSING AFFORDABLE TO VERY LOW, AND MODERATE -INCOME FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS; ESTABLISHING FIFTY (50%) PERCENT OF THE CITY'S SITE ACQUISITION COST, AS THE AMOUNT TO BE PAID TO THE CITY OF MIAMI AS THE CITY'S REIMBURSEMENT FOR ITS COST OF SITE ACQUISITION FOR HOUSING PARCELS ACQUIRED WITH FEDERAL FUNDS PROVIDED FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, THROUGH THE CDBG PROGRAM AND HOME PROGRAM; FURTHER ESTABLISHING FIFTY (50%) PERCENT OF THE APPRAISED VALUE, AS THE AMOUNT TO BE PAID TO THE CITY OF MIAMI FOR OTHER CITY - OWNED SURPLUS PROPERTIES NOT ACQUIRED WITH FEDERAL FUNDS BASED ON THE MARKET VALUE ESTABLISHED BY AN APPRAISAL REPORT; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY TO EFFECTUATE THE CONVEYANCE AND DISPOSITION OF SAID SURPLUS PARCELS, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE CITY COMMISSION. PAGE 19 MARCH 24, 1998 R-98-301 (AS MODIFIED) MOVED: GORT SEOONDED: HERNANDEZ UNANIMOUS RESOLUTIONS CONT'D 11. RESOLUTION DESIGNATION OF ASSOCIATION, INC.) (J-98-302) - (APPROVING THE THE LITTLE HAITI HOUSING APPROVING THE DESIGNATION OF THE LITTLE HAITI HOUSING ASSOCIATION, INC., A NOT -FOR -PROFIT CORPORATION, AS DEVELOPER TO UNDERTAKE THE DEVELOPMENT OF TWENTY-ONE (21) NEW SINGLE- FAMILY HOMES AFFORDABLE TO FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS OF VERY LOW, LOW AND MODERATE - INCOME ON SEVENTEEN (17) CITY -OWNED VACANT PARCELS LOCATED IN THE LITTLE HAITI NEIGHBORHOOD, WHICH ARE MORE PARTICULARLY AND LEGALLY DESCRIBED IN THE ATTACHED EXHIBIT "A", SUBJECT TO SAID CORPORATION PROVIDING THE CITY WITH EVIDENCE OF FIRM COMMITMENTS FOR PROJECT CONSTRUCTION AND PERMANENT FINANCING; RESCINDING CERTAIN DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS AWARDED TO HOUSING INITIATIVE GROUP, INC., AND PALMETTO HOMES OF MIAMI, INC., PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO. 96-576; ESTABLISHING $104,817.00 AS THE REIMBURSEMENT AMOUNT TO BE PAID BY THE AFOREMENTIONED CORPORATION TO THE CITY OF MIAMI FOR ITS COST OF SITE ACQUISITION; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE APPROPRIATE LEGAL DOCUMENTS IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, CONVEYING SAID PARCELS, SUBJECT TO CERTAIN TERMS AND CONDITIONS. PAGE 20 MARCH 24, 1998 DEFERRED TO NEXT MEETING 12. 13. RESOLUTIONS CONT'D DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION RESOLUTION - (J-98- ) (ACCEPTING BID) ACCEPTING THE BID OF GUS MACHADO FORD FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF NINETY-SIX (96) POLICE ADMINISTRATIVE AND INVESTIGATIVE TAKE-HOME VEHICLES BY THE DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION ON AN AS NEEDED WHEN - NEEDED CONTRACT BASIS, AT A TOTAL PROPOSED AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,489,728.00; ALLOCATING FUNDS THEREFOR FROM THE GENERAL FUND CONTRIBUTION TO THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM, "REPLACEMENT OF CITY-WIDE FLEET', PROJECT NO. 311850; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO INSTRUCT THE CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICER TO ISSUE PURCHASE ORDERS FOR SAID ACQUISITIONS. RESOLUTION - (J-98-336) - (ADOPTING FEDERAL AND STATE LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES FOR FY 98) EXPRESSING PRIORITIES AMONG ITS CONCERNS FOR THE UPCOMING FEDERAL AND STATE LEGISLATIVE SESSIONS. PAGE 21 MARCH 24, 1998 R-98-302 MOVED: SECONDED: UNANIMOUS .i .I"m0a SEE RELATED M-98-320 MOVED: TEELE SECONDED: HERNANDEZ UNANIMOUS RESOLUTIONS CONT'D CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT 14. RESOLUTION - (J-98-231) - (AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF SEVERANCE SALARY AND MEDICAL BENEFITS) AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO PAY SIX (6) MONTHS SEVERANCE SALARY AND TWO ( 2 ) YEARS PAID MEDICAL BENEFITS TO FORMER CITY ATTORNEY A. QUINN JONES, III. 15. RESOLUTION - (J-98-325) - (ELECTING AND APPOINTING A CITY ATTORNEY) ELECTING AND APPOINTING Alex V"arello AS CITY ATTORNEY OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, TO HOLD OFFICE UNTIL THE FIRST MEETING FOLLOWING THE NEXT REGULAR CITY ELECTION AS PROVIDED FOR IN THE CITY CHARTER. PAGE 22 MARCH 24, 1998 R-98-303 (AS MODIFIED) MOVED: TEELE SECONDED: HERNANDEZ UNANIMOUS R-98-304 MOVED: PLUMMER SECONDED: REGALADO UNANIMOUS RESOLUTIONS CONT'D 16. RESOLUTION - (J-98-321) - (CONTINUING ENGAGEMENT OF DAVIS, SCOTT, WEBER & EDWARDS) CONTINUING THE ENGAGEMENT OF THE LAW FIRM OF DAVIS, SCOTT, WEBER & EDWARDS ("DAVIS") TO SERVE AS COUNSEL TO THE CITY OF MIAMI IN CONNECTION WITH THE LAWSUIT, RAINBOW LIGHTING, INC., ET AL VS. LAWTON CHILES, AS GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA, THE FINANCIAL EMERGENCY OVERSIGHT BOARD AND THE CITY OF MIAMI, ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT, CASE NO. 97- 13487, WITH FEES FOR SAID SERVICES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $35,000; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF FEES TO ALLEY AND ALLEY/FORD & HARRISON, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,065, FOR SERVICES PROVIDED PRECEDING THE ENGAGEMENT OF DAVIS; ALLOCATING FUNDS THEREFOR, IN A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $36,065, FROM THE INSURANCE AND SELF-INSURANCE TRUST FUND, ACCOUNT NO. 515001.424401.661. PAGE 23 MARCH 24, 1998 DEFERRED BY M-98-308 MOVED: GORT SECONDED: TEELE ABSENT: HERNANDEZ & REGALADO RESOLUTIONS CONT'D 17. RESOLUTION - (J-98-318) - (RATIFYING ENGAGEMENT OF LAWFIRM OF EARL, BLANK, KAVANAUGH & STOTTS) 18. RATIFYING THE ENGAGEMENT OF THE LAW FIRM OF EARL, BLANK, KAVANAUGH & STOTTS (THE "FIRM") TO SERVE AS COUNSEL TO THE CITY OF MIAMI WITH RESPECT TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONTRACT MATTERS REGARDING THE SALE OF THE FEC PROPERTY TO METRO-DADE COUNTY, WHICH PROVIDED FOR THE AUTHORIZATION OF LEGAL SERVICES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $4,500; FUTHER RATIFYING AND APPROVING THE PREVIOUS DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS TO THE FIRM IN THE AMOUNT $ FROM THE ACCOUNT NO. ; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE DISBURSEMENT OF ADDITIONAL FUNDS TO THE FIRM IN THE AMOUNT OF ALLOCATING FUNDS THEREFOR FROM , ACCOUNT NO. RESOLUTION - (J-98-319) - (CONTINUING THE ENGAGEMENT OF THE LAW FIRM OF WEISS, SEROTA & HELFMAN, P.A.) CONTINUING THE ENGAGEMENT OF THE LAW FIRM OF WEISS, SEROTA & HELFMAN, P.A. TO SERVE AS COUNSEL TO THE CITY OF MIAMI IN CONNECTION WITH PERSONNEL MATTERS PERTAINING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT; ALLOCATING FUNDS THEREFOR, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $36,000, FROM THE SELF-INSURANCE AND INSURANCE TRUST FUND, ACCOUNT CODE NO. 515001.424401.661. PAGE 24 MARCH 24, 1998 DEFERRED BY M-98-308 MOVED: GORT SECONDED: TEELE ABSENT: HERNANDEZ & REGALADO DEFERRED BY M-98-308 MOVED: GORT SECONDED: TEELE ABSENT: HERNANDEZ & RESOLUTIONS CONT'D 19. RESOLUTION - (J-98-322) - (CONTINUING THE ENGAGEMENT OF THE LAW FIRM OF DAVIS, SCOTT, WEBER AND EDWARDS) CONTINUING THE ENGAGEMENT OF THE LAW FIRM OF DAVIS, SCOTT, WEBER & EDWARDS, TO SERVE AS COUNSEL TO THE CITY OF MIAMI IN CONNECTION WITH THE LAWSUIT, FLORIDA PANTHERS HOCKEY CLUB, LTD., ET AL. VS. MIAMI SPORTS AND EXHIBITION AUTHORITY AND THE CITY OF MIAMI, UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT, SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA, MIAMI DIVISION, CASE NO. 96-2168-CIV-FERGUSON; ALLOCATING FUNDS THEREFOR, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $35,000, FROM THE SELF-INSURANCE AND INSURANCE TRUST FUND, ACCOUNT CODE NO. 515001.424401.661. 20. RESOLUTION - (J-98-323) - (CONTINUING ENGAGEMENT) CONTINUING THE ENGAGEMENT OF THE LAW FIRM OF DAVIS, SCOTT, WEBER & EDWARDS, TO SERVE AS COUNSEL TO THE CITY OF MIAMI IN CONNECTION WITH THE LAWSUIT, DECOMA MIAMI ASSOCIATES, LTD. VS. CITY OF MIAMI AND MIAMI SPORTS AND EXHIBITION AUTHORITY, ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT, CASE NO. 96-12055 CA-02; ALLOCATING FUNDS THEREFOR, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $140,000, FROM THE SELF-INSURANCEE AND INSURANCE TRUST FUND, ACCOUNT CODE NO. 515001.424401.661. PAGE 25 MARCH 24, 1998 DEFERRED BY M-98-308 MOVED: GORT SECONDED: TEELE ABSENT: HERNANDEZ & REGALADO DEFERRED BY M-98-308 MOVED: GORT SECONDED: TEELE ABSENT: HERNANDEZ & REGALADO 21. RESOLUTIONS CONT'D RESOLUTION ENGAGEMENT) (J-98-324) - (CONTINUING CONTINUING THE ENGAGEMENT OF THE LAW FIRM OF ECKERT SEAMANS CHERIN & MELLOT TO SERVE AS COUNSEL TO THE CITY OF MIAMI IN CONNECTION WITH POST -TRIAL LITIGATION SERVICES AND RETRIAL FOR THE CASE OF PERRY L. ANDERSON, JR. VS. CITY OF MIAMI, JORGE L. FERNANDEZ, AND A. QUINN JONES, ill, CASE NO. 92-0435-CIV-GRAHAM, WITH FEES FOR SAID SERVICES NOT TO EXCEED $350,-; ALLOCATING FUNDS THEREFOR FROM THE SELF-INSURANCE AND INSURANCE TRUST FUND, ACCOUNT CODE NO. 515001.424401.661. 22. RESOLUTION - (J-98-320) - (CONTINUING ENGAGEMENT) CONTINUING THE ENGAGEMENT OF THE LAW FIRMS OF ALLEY & ALLEY/FORD & HARRISON, AND MILLEDGE IDEN & HELD FOR LEGAL SERVICES RENDERED IN REPRESENTING AND DEFENDING THE CITY OF MIAMI AND INDIVIDUAL CITY COMMISSIONERS, AS APPLICABLE, THROUGH ANTICIPATED OR ACTUAL TRIAL STAGES, APPELLATE PROCEEDINGS AND ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS IN CONNECTION WITH PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3471 MAIN HIGHWAY (A/K/A "COMMODORE BAY'), MIAMI FLORIDA; ALLOCATING FUNDS THEREFOR, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $35,000, FROM THE SELF-INSURANCE AND INSURANCE TRUST FUND, ACCOUNT CODE NO. 515001.424401.661. PAGE 26 MARCH 24, 1998 DEFERRED BY M-98-308 MOVED: GORT SECONDED: TEELE ABSENT: HERNANDEZ & REGALADO `-DEFERRED BY M-98-308 MOVED: GORT SECONDED: TEELE ABSENT: HERNANDEZ & REGALADO PAGE 27 MARCH 24, 1998 RESOLUTIONS CONT'D 23. RESOLUTION - (J-98-217) - (APPROVING DEFERRED ASSIGNMENT OF PATRICK MEDIA GROUP, INC.) ACKNOWLEDGING AND APPROVING THE ASSIGNMENT OF PATRICK MEDIA GROUP, INC., AGREEMENT, DATED AUGUST 18, 1995, WITH THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, FOR THE FURNISHING, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF BUS SHELTERS WITHIN THE CITY OF MIAMI TO ELLER MEDIA COMPANY, INC., A WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF CLEAR CHANNEL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS EFFECTUATING SAID ASSIGNMENT, IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY. (This item was deferred from the meeting of March 10, 1998). PAGE 28 MARCH 24, 1998 COMMISSION DISCUSSION ITEMS NOTE: Legislation may result from City Commission consideration of any Commission Discussion item. This portion of the agenda is separately designated as being available for the purpose of providing and securing City Commission information, direction and guidance in significant pending and concluded matters, including matters not specifically set forth in this section. It is anticipated that no input from anyone other than the City personnel is needed or expected while the City Commission is considering any matter in this portion of the Agenda; accordingly, no member of the public may address the City Commission during this time. THERE ARE NO COMMISSION DISCUSSION ITEMS. RESOLUTIONS CONT'D DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT 24. RESOLUTION MANAGER TO AGREEMENT) - (J-98-) - (AUTHORIZING CITY EXECUTE A JOINT PARTICIPATION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A JOINT PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT, IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE FORM ATTACHED, SETTING FORTH THE CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH THE CITY OF MIAMI SHALL APPLY FOR A U.S. HUD SECTION 108 LOAN GUARANTEE TO REPLACE 80% OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY'S SECTION 108 LOAN GUARANTEE; IN CONNECTION WITH THE FINANCING REQUEST BY PARROT JUNGLE AND GARDENS OF WATSON ISLAND, INC. 25. RESOLUTION - (J-98-304) (AUTHORIZING APPROVAL OF PLANS) APPROVING THE DEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR PARROT JUNGLE AND GARDENS OF WATSON ISLAND, ON FILE AT THE DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 4.3(a)(i) OF THE LEASE AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT DATED SEPTEMBER 2, 1997, BETWEEN PARROT JUNGLE AND GARDENS OF WATSON ISLAND, INC., AND THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA. PAGE 29 MARCH 24, 1998 DEFERRED BY M-98-309 MOVED: TEELE SECONDED: GORT ABSENT: HERNANDEZ CONTINUED BY M-98-310 MOVED: GORT SECONDED: REGALADO ABSENT: HERNANDEZ PAGE 30 MARCH 24, 1998 BOARDS AND COMMITTEES THERE ARE NO ITEMS FOR BOARDS AND COMMITTEES. PART B THE FOLLOWING ITEMS SHALL NOT BE CONSIDERED BEFORE 2:00 PM ITEM PZ 1 RESOLUTION- (J-98-276) REQUEST: Major Use Special Permit for the Parrot Jungle and Gardens Project LOCATION: 901 MacArthur Causeway APPLICANT(S): City of Miami (owner) Parrot Jungle and Gardens Inc., (leasee) APPLICANT(S) AGENT: N/A APPELLANT(S): N/A APPELLANT(S) AGENT: N/A RECOMMENDATIONS: Planning & Development Department: Approval with conditions* Building & Zoning Department: N/A Public Works Department: N/A Plat & Street Committee: N/A Historic Preservation Board: N/A Planning Advisory Board: Recommended approval to City Commission. Vote of 5-0. Zoning Board: Recommended approval with conditions* of the Special Exception. Vote of 7-0. Major Use Special Permit pursuant to articles 4, 13, and 17 of Zoning Ordinance No. 11000, for the Parrot Jungle and Gardens Project, to be located at 901 MacArthur Causeway on Watson Island; to be comprised of a visitor attraction and botanical garden with not more than 172,444 square feet of visitor attraction space with accessory commercial space and 588 parking spaces. *See backup documentation PAGE 31 March 24, 1998 CONTINUED TO APRIL 14, 1998 AT 2:00 PM BY M-98-311 MOVED: REGALADO SECONDED: HERNANDEZ ABSENT: TEELE ITEM PZ 2 RESOLUTION - (J-98-280) REQUEST: Major Use Special Permit for the Bayshore Palms Project LOCATION: 1201 Brickell Bay Drive APPLICANT(S): Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company (owner) Multiplan, USA Corp. (applicant/purchaser) APPLICANT(S) AGENT: Judith A. Burke, Esquire APPELLANT(S): N/A APPELLANT(S) AGENT: N/A RECOMMENDATIONS: Planning & Development Department: Approval with conditions* Building & Zoning Department: N/A Public Works Department: N/A Plat & Street Committee: N/A Historic Preservation Board: N/A Planning Advisory Board: Recommended approval with conditions* to City Commission. Vote of 6-0. Zoning Board: Recommended approval with conditions* of the Special Exception. Vote of 7-0. Major Use Special Permit pursuant to Articles 13 and 17 of Zoning Ordinance 11000, for the Bayshore Palms Project at approximately 1201 Brickell Bay Drive (F/K/A South Bayshore Drive); to be comprised of not more 749 residential units, accessory commercial space, and 1,254 parking spaces. *See backup documentation. PAGE 32 March 24, 1998 CONTINUED TO APRIL 28, 1998 AT 6:00 PM BY M-98-312 MOVED: HERNANDEZ SECONDED: TEELE UNANIMOUS ITEM PZ 3 RESOLUTION- [J-98-92(a) & J-98-92(b)] REQUEST: Appeal of a Zoning Board decision LOCATION: 610,2-04 N.W. 71h Avenue APPLICANT(S): Henry Kendrick APPLICANT(S) AGENT: N/A APPELLANT(S): Henry Kendrick and Harry Anderson APPELLANT(S) AGENT: N/A RECOMMENDATIONS: Planning & Development Department: N/A Building & Zoning Department: Denied the Class I Special Permit. Public Works Department: N/A Plat & Street Committee: N/A Historic Preservation Board: N/A Planning Advisory Board: N/A Zoning Board: Denied the appeal of a denial of a Class I Special Permit. Vote of 4-0. Appeal of a Zoning Board decision which denied an appeal of a denial of a Class I Special Permit by the Zoning Administrator on October 31, 1997, to allow a dance hall within the SD-1 Martin Luther King Boulevard Commercial District. NOTES: CONTINUED FROM CC 1/27/98. PAGE 33 March 24, 1998 APPEAL DENIED BY R-98-313 MOVED: TEELE SECONDED: HERNANDEZ UNANIMOUS ITEM PZ 4 RESOLUTION - (J-98-278) REQUEST: Request for waiver of Section 3 (mm) (ii), of the Charter of the City of Miami LOCATION: 495 Brickell Avenue APPLICANT(S): Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance, Inc. APPLICANT(S) AGENT: APPELLANT(S): APPELLANT(S) AGENT: Adrienne F. Pardo, Esquire N/A N/A RECOMMENDATIONS: Planning & Development Department: Approval Building & Zoning Department: N/A Public Works Department: N/A Plat & Street Committee: N/A Historic Preservation Board: N/A Planning Advisory Board: N/A Zoning Board: N/A Request for waiver of Section of 3 (mm) (ii) of the Charter of the City of Miami, Florida that requires a 50 feet building line setback for waterfront properties in order to facilitate the construction of an elevated exterior balcony on the east side of the existing building with a total of 38 square feet of the corner of the balcony encroaching in the 50 feet setback line. PAGE 34 March 24, 1998 R-98-314 MOVED: HERNANDEZ SECONDED: REGALADO UNANIMOUS ITEM PZ 5 RESOLUTION - (J-98-277) REQUEST: Request for placement of a billboard LOCATION: 515 'N. W. 71 Street APPLICANT(S): Eugene A. Hancock Jr. for East Coast Advertising APPLICANT(S) AGENT: N/A APPELLANT(S): N/A APPELLANT(S) AGENT: N/A RECOMMENDATIONS: Planning & Development Department Building & Zoning Department: N/A Public Works Department: N/A Plat & Street Committee: N/A Historic Preservation Board: N/A Planning Advisory Board: N/A Zoning Board: N/A Approval with conditions* Request for placement of a billboard at the property located at 515 N.W. 71 Street as listed in Ordinance No. 11000, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Miami, Article 9, Section 926.15, "Outdoor Advertising Signs", which requires City Commission approval for one of the ten (10) maximum allowed signs within two hundred (200) feet of the westerly side of I-95 right-of-way line, or that portion of the easterly side of I-95 which lies north of 361h Street, or of any limited access highway, including expressways as established by the State of Florida or any of its political subdivisions, westerly of I-95 and north of 36' Street. *See backup documentation PAGE 35 March 24, 1998 R-98-315 MOVED: SECONDED: UNANIMOUS ITEM PZ 6 SECOND READING ORDINANCE - (J-98-78) REQUEST: To amend Ordinance No. 10544, from "Single Family Residential" and "Major Institutional Public Facilities, Transportation and Utilities" to "Restricted Commercial" to change the Future Land Use element of the Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan LOCATION: 2401, 2411, 2415, and 2445 West Flagler Street, and 25 N.W. 24" Court APPLICANT(S): Mainstream Partners, Ltd. APPLICANT(S) AGENT: Adrienne F. Pardo, Esquire APPELLANT(S): N/A APPELLANT(S) AGENT: N/A RECOMMENDATIONS: Planning & Development Department: Approval Building & Zoning Department: N/A Public Works Department: N/A Plat & Street Committee: N/A Historic Preservation Board: N/A Planning Advisory Board: Recommended approval with conditions* to City Commission. Vote of 6-0. Zoning Board: See PZ-7 Consideration of amending Ordinance No. 10544, as amended, the City of Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan by amending the Future Land Use Map by changing the land use designation for the property located approximately at 2401, 2411, 2415, and 2445 W. Flagler Street, and 25 N.W. 24' Court from "Single Family Residential and Major Institutional Public Facilities, Transportation and Utilities" to "Restricted Commercial'. *See backup documentation. NOTES: PASSED FIRST READING ON JANUARY 27, 1998, MOVED BY: REGALADO, SECONDED BY: GORT, NAYES: TEELE. THIS IS A COMPANION ITEM TO PZ-7. CONTINUED FROM CC 2724/98. PAGE 36 March 24, 1998 ORDINANCE 11624 MOVED: HERNANDEZ SEOONDED: GORT NAYS: PLUMMER ABSENT: TEELE ITEM PZ 7 SECOND READING ORDINANCE - (J-98-94) REQUEST: To amend Ordinance No. 11000, from R-1 Single -Family Residential and G/I Government and Institutional to C-1 Restricted Commercial to change the Zoning Atlas LOCATION: 2401, 2411, 2415, and 2445 West Flagler Street, and 25 N.W. 24" Court APPLICANT(S): Mainstream Partners, Ltd. APPLICANT(S) AGENT: APPELLANT(S): APPELLANT(S) AGENT: Adrienne F. Pardo, Esquire N/A N/A RECOMMENDATIONS: Planning & Development Department: Approval Building & Zoning Department: N/A Public Works Department: N/A Plat & Street Committee: N/A Historic Preservation Board: N/A Planning Advisory Board: See PZ-6 Zoning Board: Recommended approval with conditions* to City Commission. Vote of 7-1. Change of Zoning as listed in Ordinance No. 11000, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Miami, Article 4, Section 401, Schedule of District Regulations, by amending the Zoning Atlas by changing the zoning designation for the property located at 2401, 2411, 2415, and 2445 West Flagler Street, and 25 NW 24' Court from R-1 Single -Family Residential and G/I Government and Institutional to C-1 Restricted Commercial. *See backup documentation. NOTES: PASSED FIRST READING ON JANUARY 27, 1998, MOVED BY: GORT, SECONDED BY: PLUMMER, UNANIMOUSLY. THIS IS A COMPANION ITEM TO PZ-6. CONTINUED FROM CC 2124/98. PAGE 37 March 24, 1998 ORDINANCE 11625 MOVED: HERNANDEZ SECONDED: GORT NAYS: PLUMMER ABSENT: TEELE ITEM PZ 8 SECOND READING ORDINANCE - (J-98-161) REQUEST: To amend Ordinance No. 10544, from "Major Institutional Public Facilities, Transportation and Utilities" to "Restricted Commercial' to change the Future Land Use element of the Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan LOCATION: APPLICANT(S): APPLICANT(S) AGENT: APPELLANT(S): APPELLANT(S) AGENT: 1700 N.W. 33`d Street Raul Gonzalez N/A N/A N/A RECOMMENDATIONS: Planning & Development Department: Approval Building & Zoning Department: N/A Public Works Department: N/A Plat & Street Committee: N/A Historic Preservation Board: N/A Planning Advisory Board: Recommended approval to City Commission. Vote of 5-0. Zoning Board: See PZ-9 Consideration of amending Ordinance No. 10544, as amended, the City of Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan by amending the Future Land Use Map by changing the land use designation for the property located approximately at 1700 N.W. 33rd Street from "Major Institutional Public Facilities, Transportation and Utilities" to "Restricted Commercial". NOTES: PASSED FIRST READING ON FEBRUARY 24, 1998. MOVED BY: PLUMMER, SECONDED BY: REGALADO, ABSENT: HERNANDEZ. THIS IS A COMPANION ITEM TO PZ-9. PAGE 38 March 24, 1998 ORDINANCE 11626 MOVED: GORT SECONDED: REGALADO ABSENT: TEELE ITEM PZ 9 SECOND READING ORDINANCE - (J-98-151) REQUEST: To amend Ordinance No. Government and Institutional Commercial to change the LOCATION: APPLICANT(S): APPLICANTS) AGENT: APPELLANT(S): APPELLANT(S) AGENT: 1700 N.W. 33'd Street Raul Gonzalez N/A N/A N/A RECOMMENDATIONS: Planning & Development Department: Approval Building & Zoning Department: N/A Public Works Department: N/A Plat & Street Committee: N/A Historic Preservation Board: N/A Planning Advisory Board: See PZ-8 Zoning Board: Recommended approval to City Commission. Vote of 7-0. 11000, from G/I to C-1 Restricted Zoning Atlas Change of Zoning as listed in Ordinance No. 11000, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Miami, Article 4, Section 401, Schedule of District Regulations, by amending the Zoning Atlas by changing the zoning designation for the property located at 1700 N.W. 33 d Street from G/I Government and Institutional to C-1 Restricted Commercial. NOTES: PASSED FIRST READING ON FEBRUARY 24, 1998. MOVED BY: GORT, SECONDED BY: REGALADO, ABSENT: HERNANDEZ. THIS IS A COMPANION ITEM TO PZ-8. PAGE 39 March 24, 1998 ORDINANCE 11627 MOVED: GORT SECONDED: HERNANDEZ ABSENT: TEELE ITEM PZ 10 FIRST READING ORDINANCE - (J-98-79) REQUEST: To amend Ordinance No. 10544, from "Medium Density Residential" to "General Commercial" to change the Future Land Use element of the Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan LOCATION: 3615 N.W. 23'd Court APPLICANT(S): Dwain W. Higginbotham APPLICANT(S) AGENT: N/A APPELLANT(S): N/A APPELLANT(S) AGENT: N/A RECOMMENDATIONS: Planning & Development Department: Denial. (Previously recommended approval.) Building & Zoning Department: N/A Public Works Department: N/A Plat & Street Committee: N/A Historic Preservation Board: N/A Planning Advisory Board: Recommended approval to City Commission. Vote of 6-0. Zoning Board: See PZ-11 Consideration of amending Ordinance No. 10544, as amended, the City of Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan by amending the Future Land Use Map by changing the land use designation for the property located at approximately 3615 N.W. 23'd Court from "Medium Density Residential" to "General Commercial." NOTES: CONTINUED FROM CC 1/27/98. THIS IS A COMPANION ITEM TO PZ-11 PAGE 40 March 24, 1998 FIRST READING ORDINANCE MOVED: GORT SECONDED: HERNANDEZ ABSENT: TEELE ITEM PZ 11 FIRST READING ORDINANCE - (J-98-93) REQUEST: To amend Ordinance No. 11000, from R-3 Multifamily Medium Density Residential to C-2 Liberal Commercial to change the Zoning Atlas LOCATION: 3615 N.W. 23`d Court APPLICANT(S): Dwain W. Higginbotham APPLICANT(S) AGENT: N/A APPELLANT(S): N/A APPELLANT(S) AGENT: N/A RECOMMENDATIONS: Planning & Development Department: recommended approval.) Building & Zoning Department: N/A Public Works Department: N/A Plat & Street Committee: N/A Historic Preservation Board: N/A Planning Advisory Board: See PZ-10 Zoning Board: Recommended approval Vote of 5-0. Denial. (Previously to City Commission. Change of Zoning as listed in Ordinance No. 11000, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Miami, Article 4, Section 401, Schedule of District Regulations, by amending the Zoning Atlas by changing the zoning designation for the property located at approximately 3615 N.W. 23' Court form R-3 Multifamily Medium Density Residential to C-2 Liberal Commercial. NOTES: CONTINUED FROM CC 1/27/98. THIS IS A COMPANION ITEM TO PZ-10 PAGE 41 March 24, 1998 FIRST READING ORDINANCE MOVED: GORT SECONDED: HERNANDEZ ABSENT: TEELE ITEM PZ 12 FIRST READING ORDINANCE - (J-98-275) REQUEST: To amend Ordinance No. 10544, from "Restricted Commercial" to "Central Business District" to change the Future Land Use element of the Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan LOCATION: 666 Biscayne Boulevard APPLICANT(S): 666 Biscayne Boulevard, LTD APPLICANT(S) AGENT: APPELLANT(S): APPELLANT(S) AGENT: Adrienne F. Pardo, Esquire N/A N/A RECOMMENDATIONS: Planning & Development Department: Approval Building & Zoning Department: N/A Public Works Department: N/A Plat & Street Committee: N/A Historic Preservation Board: N/A Planning Advisory Board: Recommended approval to City Commission. Vote of 7-0. Zoning Board: See PZ-13 Consideration of amending Ordinance No. 10544, as amended, the City of Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan by amending the Future Land Use Map by changing the land use designation for the property located approximately at 666 Biscayne Boulevard from "Restricted Commercial" to "Central Business District". NOTES: THIS IS A COMPANION ITEM TO PZ-13. PAGE 42 March 24, 1998 FIRST READING ORDINANCE MOVED: HERNANDEZ SECONDED: GORT ABSENT: TEELE ITEM PZ 13 FIRST READING ORDINANCE - (J-98-251) REQUEST: To amend Ordinance No. 11000, from C-1 Restricted Commercial to CBD Central Business District to change the Zoning Atlas LOCATION: 666 Biscayne Boulevard APPLICANT(S): 666 Biscayne Boulevard, LTD APPLICANTS) AGENT: N/A APPELLANT(S): Adrienne F. Pardo, Esquire APPELLANT(S) AGENT: N/A RECOMMENDATIONS: Planning & Development Department: Approval Building & Zoning Department: N/A Public Works Department: N/A Plat & Street Committee: N/A Historic Preservation Board: N/A Planning Advisory Board: See PZ-12 Zoning Board: Recommended approval to City Commission. Vote of 6-0. Change of Zoning as listed in Ordinance No. 11000, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Miami, Article 4, Section 401, Schedule of District Regulations, by amending the Zoning Atlas by changing the zoning designation for the property located at 666 Biscayne Boulevard from C-1 Restricted Commercial to CBD Central Business District. NOTES: THIS IS A COMPANION ITEM TO PZ-12. PAGE 43 March 24, 1998 FIRST READING ORDINANCE (AS MODIFIED) MOVED: HERNANDEZ SECONDED: GORT ABSENT: TEELE ITEM PZ 14 SECOND READING ORDINANCE - (J-98-160) REQUEST: To Amend Article 6 of Zoning Ordinance 11000 Text LOCATION: N/A APPLICANT(S): City of Miami, Department of Planning & Development APPLICANT(S) AGENT: N/A APPELLANT(S): N/A APPELLANT(S) AGENT: N/A RECOMMENDATIONS: Planning & Development Department: Approval Building & Zoning Department: N/A Public Works Department: N/A Plat & Street Committee: N/A Historic Preservation Board: N/A Planning Advisory Board: Recommended approval to City Commission. Vote of 6-0. Zoning Board: N/A Consideration of amending Ordinance 11000, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Miami, by amending Article 6, Section 614. Latin Quarter Commercial -Residential Districts in order to modify Conditional Uses pertaining to coin laundry and dry cleaning operations. NOTES: PASSED FIRST READING ON FEBRUARY 24, 1998. MOVED BY: PLUMMER, SECONDED BY: GORT, ABSENT: TEELE. PAGE 44 March 24, 1998 ORDINANCE 11628 MOVED: GORT SECONDED: HERNANDEZ ABSENT: TEELE ITEM PZ 15 SECOND READING ORDINANCE - (J-98-86) REQUEST: To amend Article 9 and Article 25 of Zoning Ordinance 11000 Text LOCATION: N/A APPLICANT(S): City of Miami, Department of Planning & Development APPLICANT(S) AGENT: N/A APPELLANT(S): N/A APPELLANT(S) AGENT: N/A RECOMMENDATIONS: Planning & Development Department: Approval Building & Zoning Department: N/A Public Works Department: N/A Plat & Street Committee: N/A Historic Preservation Board: N/A Planning Advisory Board: Recommended approval to City Commission. Vote of 5-0. Zoning Board: N/A Consideration of amending Ordinance 11000, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Miami, by amending Article 9, Section 906 entitled "Accessory uses and structures", in order to add accessory banking and travel service uses conditionally within the R-3 and more liberal districts; and by amending Article 25, Section 2502 to add new definitions as necessary. NOTES: PASSED FIRST READING ON FEBRUARY 24, 1998, MOVED BY: PLUMMER, SECONDED BY: REGALADO, ABSENT: HERNANDEZ. PAGE 45 March 24, 1998 ORDINANCE 11629 MOVED: GORT SECONDED: REGALADO UNANIMOUS PAGE 46 March 24, 1998 ITEM PZ 16 FIRST READING ORDINANCE - (J-97-619) DENIED BY M-98-316 REQUEST: To Amend Article 9 of Zoning Ordinance 11000 Text MOVED: GORT SECONDED: TEELE LOCATION: N/A NAYS: REGALADO APPLICANT(S): City of Miami, Department of Planning & Development APPLICANTS) AGENT: N/A APPELLANT(S): N/A APPELLANT(S) AGENT: N/A RECOMMENDATIONS: Planning & Development Department: Denial Building & Zoning Department: N/A Public Works Department: N/A Plat & Street Committee: N/A Historic Preservation Board: N/A Planning Advisory Board: Recommended denial to City Commission. Vote of 7-0. Zoning Board:, N/A. Consideration of amending Ordinance 11000, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Miami, by amending Article 9, Section 920.2.2 "Parking or storage of major recreational equipment as an accessory use in residential districts", in order to set forth regulations allowing storage of said vehicles in front yards, conditionally. NOTES: CONTINUED FROM CC 1/27/98. �N Of- MAYOR & PRESIDING OFFICER JOE CAROLLO�>>' CI FY MANAGER JOSE GARCIA-PEDROSA COMMISSIONER WIFREDO (WILLY) GORT INTERIM CITY ATTORNEY JOEL E. MAXWELL COMMISSIONER HUMBERTO HERNANDEZ r r CITY CLERK WALTER J. FOEMAN INCOtr OOOTEO COMMISSIONER J.L. PLUMMER JR. of JT a COMMISSIONER TOMAS REGALADO COMMISSIONER ARTHUR E. TEELE JR. coFLo �:._CITY COMMISSION AGENDA MEETING DATE: MARCH 24, 1998 ADDENDUM VETO OF R 98-229 A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE POLICY THAT ALL PROCLAMATIONS ISSUED BY THE CITY OF See Related MIAMI SHALL BE SIGNED BY THE CHAIRMAN OF M-98-222 THE COMMISSION; FURTHER PROVIDING THAT ANY MOVED: HERNANDEZ MEMBER OF THE CITY COMMISSION SHALL ALSO SECONDED: GORT SIGN SAID PROCLAMATIONS, IF THEY SO DESIRE. UNANIMOUS Supplemental Agenda For City of Miami Commission March 24,1998 10:00 A.M. PRESENTED Proclamation to: Women's History Month. To recognize the important role women have played throughout our history. Requested by: Commissioner J.L. Plummer, Jr.