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RESOLUTION NO. — 10 7 4
A RESOLUTION RELATED TO THE SUPER SPORTS
SPECTACULAR TO BE CONDUCTED ON JANUARY 30,
1999, BY THE COCONUT GROVE CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE AT PEACOCK PARK; AUTHORIZING A ONE -
DAY PERMIT FOR THE SALE OF BEER, WINE, AND
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IN THE AREA DURING SAID
EVENT, SUBJECT TO THE ISSUANCE OF ALL PERMITS
REQUIRED BY LAW; WAIVING THE RESTRICTIONS
THAT TWO EVENTS SHALL NOT TAKE PLACE ON
SUCCESSIVE WEEKENDS; AUTHORIZING AN EXEMPTION
FROM THE PROHIBITIONS OF SECTION 36-4 AND
RELAXATION OF TIME RESTRICTIONS OF
SECTION 36-5 OF THE CITY CODE, AS AMENDED,
FOR THE OPERATION OF SOUND MAKING DEVICES IN
CONNECTION WITH SAID EVENT; CONDITIONING ALL
APPROVALS AND AUTHORIZATIONS GRANTED HEREIN
UPON THE ORGANIZERS: (1) PAYING FOR ALL OTHER
NECESSARY COSTS OF CITY SERVICES AND
APPLICABLE FEES ASSOCIATED WITH SAID EVENT;
(2) OBTAINING INSURANCE TO PROTECT THE CITY
IN THE AMOUNT AS PRESCRIBED BY THE CITY
MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE; AND (3) INSTITUTING
AN IDENTIFICATION PROGRAM TO ASSURE THAT ONLY
THOSE INDIVIDUALS OVER THE AGE OF TWENTY-ONE
MAY PURCHASE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES.
WHEREAS, the
Coconut
Grove
Chamber
of Commerce
(the
"Chamber") will
conduct
a Super
Sports
Spectacular
(the
"Spectacular") on January 30-31, 1999 at Peacock Park, Coconut
Grove, Miami, Florida; and
WHEREAS, said event takes place the same weekend as the
Super Bowl which is being held in the South Florida area; and
WHEREAS, the Spectacular will include interactive sports for
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the youth of the community and a musical concert; and
WHEREAS, the Chamber has requested permission during said
event to: (1) sell alcoholic beverages, beer, and wine; (2)
extend the park hours of operation from to 10:00 P.M. to
1:00 A.M.; (3) be exempted from City Code prohibitions as it
relates to the operation of sound -making devices; and (4) relax
the time restrictions from 11:00 P.M. to 1:00 A.M. as it relates
to the operation of sound -making devices; and
WHEREAS, another event, the 16th Annual Taste of the Grove,
will be held the immediate weekend preceding the Spectacular on
January 23-24, 1999, and, pursuant to Section 54-341 of the Code,
the City Commission must waive the restriction that two events
shall not take place on successive weekends in the Coconut Grove
Special Events District; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission is desirous of granting the
requests of the Chamber as the Spectacular will benefit the
community by bringing a positive image to the area and local
merchants will realize increased income from the tourists that
are in town for the Super Bowl;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the
Preamble to this Resolution are hereby adopted by reference
thereto and incorporated herein as if fully set forth in this
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Section.
Section 2. The request of the Coconut Grove Chamber of
Commerce, to sell beer, wine, and alcoholic beverages for a one -
day period in connection with the Super Sports Spectacular to be
conducted on Saturday, January 30, 1999 from 10:00 A.M. to
1:00 A.M., in Peacock Park in Coconut Grove, Miami, Florida, is
hereby granted subject to the issuance of a temporary permit to
sell alcoholic beverages by the Florida Department of Business
Regulation, Division of Alcohol Beverages and Tobacco, pursuant
to City Code Section 54-13 of the Code of the City of Miami,
Florida, as amended (the "Code").
Section 3. The restriction contained in Section 54-341
of the Code which requires that two events shall not take place
on successive weekends in the Coconut Grove Special Events
District is hereby waived.
Section 4. (a) An exemption from the prohibitions
contained in Section 36-4(a) of the Code, as it relates to the
operation of sound -making devices, is hereby declared.
(b) The relaxation of the time restrictions
from 11:00 P.M. to 1:00 A.M., as it relates to the operation of
sound -making devices, contained in Section 36-5(a) of the Code,
is hereby declared.
Section 5. The herein approvals and authorizations are
hereby conditioned upon the organizers: (1) paying for all other
necessary costs of City services and applicable fees associated
with said event; (2) obtaining insurance to protect the City in
the amount as prescribed by the City Manager or his designee; and
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(3) instituting an identification program to assure that only
those individuals over the age of twenty-one may purchase
alcoholic beverages.
Section 6. This Resolution shall become effective
immediately upon its adoption and signature of the Mayor.1/
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 27th day of October 1998.
JOE CAROLLO, MAYOR
In accordance with Miami Code Sec. 2-36, since the Mayor did not indicate approval of
this legislation by signing it in the designated place provided, said legislation roovi
becomes effective with the elaps�t
10) days m the date of Commissi act
regarding same, without the Mayo>•ATTEST: \./ ' J
%Wafter J. Foe an fty Clerk
WALTER J. FOEMAN
CITY CLERK
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l� If the Mayor does not sign this Resolution, it shall become effective at
the end of ten calendar days from the date it was passed and adopted.
If the Mayor vetoes this Resolution, it shall become effective
immediately upon override of the veto by the City Commission.
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October 8, 1999
Mr. Donald H. Warshaw
City Manager
City of Miami
3500 Pan American Drive
Coconut Grove, FL 33133
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Re: Saper'l;parb Spectacular, January 30 — 31,1998
Dear Mr. Warshaw:
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(One gage total)
We apologize for not having been present at the September 20 Commission meeting to address the
above referenced event with the City Commission. We kindly request that we once again be placed
on the agenda for the October 27`s Commission meeting.
We arc no longer asking for street closure for the Super Sports Spectacular because we have
redefined the scope of the event -- it will be more self-contained.
However, we are requesting permission to sell alcoholic beverages at the event. We are fortunate
enough to have been able to obtain major sponsorship support from the industry.
Thank you for your "re -consideration" of this request.
Yours truly,
Olga . Fraga
Executive Director
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2820 McFarlane Road • Coconut Grove, Florida 33133 • Phone: 305.444.7270 • Fax: 305.444.2498
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Sandra 011ivier
Coconut Grove Sailing Club
FROM: Coconut Grove Chamber of Commerce
DATE: September 18,1998
RE: 1999 Super Bowl Street Request
At the City of Miami Commission meeting on September 8, 1998, it was brought to our attention that a
sheet closure for the 1999 Super Bowl event scheduled to take place in Peacock Park on Saturday,
January 30, 1999, would be a great hindrance to the Sailing Club as you are scheduled to host a
national event at your venue. In an effort to facilitate your needs and continue our relationship as a
good neighbor, please be notified that the Chamber is withdrawing its request for the street closure of
McFarlane Road on Saturday, January 30, 1999.
While it was never our intention to disrupt the Sailing Club from hosting its event, we will work with
you more closely in the future to coordinate access for your members and guests whenever we have
activities in surrounding parks.
CC: Margarita Genova-Cardovi, NE Coconut Grove NET Office
Espe Avalos, City of Miami Community Development Department
Jack King, Coconut Grove Sailing Club
2820 McFarlane Road 9 Coconut Grove, Florida 33133 • Phone: 305.444.7270 • Fax: 305.444.2498
August 11.1999
Mr. Donald IL Warshaw
City Manager
City of Miami
3500 Pan American Dave
Coconut Grove, FL 33133
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We are requesting an appear=ca before the City Commission on September 8,1998. The purpose of our request is to ast
permission for the Coconut Glove Chamber to produce a sport "flented community event coinciding with Super Bowl
Weekend. for the week of fire 16' Annual Taste of the Grove (January 23 and 24,1999).
The Chamber is planning a'Super Sports Spectacular" festival, display and concert do be held in Peacock Park on
Saturday, January 30, 1999 Our event •Hilt include interactive sports for the youth of vur community, athleus will be on
hand to sign autographs and provide positive role models, ss well as a musical concert in the evening. In order to
facilitate the eveai, we need to request the following f om the City Commission:
• Extend the park's hours of operation from 10:00 pm to 1:00 am
• Permission to sell alcoholic beverages, observing all city ordinances
• Permission to hold two oonsecutive events in Peacock Park in the month of January
• Permission to utiiiae lire cul-de-sae between Myers Park and Peacock Paris
The Standing Festival Committee has unanimously approved the "Super Sports Spectacular", as did L t. Watkins,
Commander of the Coconut Grove Net Office.
We feel this event will benefrt•the community for the following reasons:
e The City and local merchants will realize increased income from the tourists that at in town for the Super Bowl
• The past Super Howl evert, held in 1995, enjoyed great success and caused little disruption
• The "Super Sports Spectacular" will bring a positive image to the City
Thank you for your consideration of this request.
Yours truly,
Olga M. Fraga
Executive Director
CC: Mayor Joe Corolio
Commisioner Willy Gort
Commissioner Joe Sanchez
Commissioner J.L. Plamtner
Commissioner Torras Regalado
Commissioner Arthur Teele
City of Miami Special Event Coordinator
Espe Avalos
City of Miami Agenda Office
Sky Smith. President
Silvia Cejas, President -elect
Sid Sussman, Director
2820 McFarlane Road a Coconut Grove, Florida 33133 • Phone: 305.444.7270 • Fax: 305.444.2499
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ER -OFFICE MIENIORANDUM
_ Raul Martinez August 20, 1998
Assistant City Manager - - --
• Super Sports Spectacular
Mar an a Genova-Cordovi
Administrator
NE Coconut Grove NET - =-
Pursuant to your request as to our recommendations for the proposed Super
Sports Spectacular special event, we provide you the following information:
• Enclosed for your review are the minutes of the Coconut Grove Standing
Festival Committee meeting of July 23, 1998, where the proposed special
event was presented for consideration by the committee. I have marked the
pertinent text on page two for your perusal. As you may note, no objections
were raised by members of the committee or guests in attendance at the
meeting, and the event received a satisfactory recommendation from the
committee. All Coconut Grove Standing Festival Committee meetings are
advertised and the public is encouraged to participate.
• The other item that I marked for you on the agenda, relates to issues raised
by Ms. Annette Martens regarding the Muscular Dystrophy Bed Race. As
you may note, actions were taken to prevent future problems which were
satisfactory to Ms. Martens.
• As of today, this office has received no input from area residents in reference
to the proposed event.
Given the information provided, we have no objections to this proposed event as
presented.
Should you have any questions or need additional information, please let me
know.
c: Espe Avalos, Special Events Coordinator
Department of Community Development
Lt. Dan Watkins, Coconut Grove Commander
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Chamber of Commerce
MEMORANDUM
TO: Margarita Genova-Cardovi
Coconut Grove NE NET Office
FROM: Coconut Grove Chamber of Commerce
DATE: September 18, 1998
RE: 1999 Super Bowl Street Request
In an effort to facilitate the needs and comfort of our neighbors, please be notified that the Chamber is
withdrawing its request for the street closure of McFarlane Road on Saturday, January 30, 1999.
We still need to request that the park hours be extended to midnight so that there is sufficient time to
end the concert and tear down the stage. In addition, we are requesting the right to sell alcoholic
drinks to accommodate the needs of Bacardi Imports as one of our main sponsors.
The request for alcohol sales comes with the understanding that:
• All applicable State and City rules related to beverage sales be followed.
• ID stations will be set up for wrist -banding patrons.
• Insurance needs set forth by the City of Miami will be met.
While it was never our intention to disrupt the Sailing Club from hosting their events, we will work
with them in the future to coordinate access for their members and guests. They have been notified of
the withdrawal of our request for the street closure.
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2820 McFarlane Road • Coconut Grove, Florida 33133 • Phone: 305.444.7270 • Fax: 305.444.2498
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MINUTES
Coconut Grove Standing Festival Committee (CGSFC) Meeting
_ City Hall - Committee of the Whole (COW) Room
3500 Pan American Drive
July 23,1998
Committee Members
Present
Ron Arango
Silvia Morales-Cejas
Sky Smith
Ted Stahl, Chairman
City Staff:
Clara Aranda, City Attorney's Office
Espe Avalos, Committee Liaison, Community Development
Maggie Genova-Cordovi, N/E Coconut Grove NET Office
Bobby Starke, Parks and Recreation
Lt. Dan Watkins, Police Department
Also in attendance:
Absent
Dorothy P. Lee
(Out of Town)
Annette Mertens, Coconut Grove resident
Robert Masrieh, Sunny Investments
Sid Sussman, Professional Event Services
Barry Kates, Clear Channel
Daryl A. Grice (President); James Cunningham; Lilia Garcia; John Kiskinis and Jerry Bernfeld,
representing the Coconut Grove Arts Festival
The meeting was called to order at 6:10 P.M.
ZThe minutes of the June 17, 1998 meeting were approved, subject to a correction by Committee member
w Sky Smith to the effect that some of the comments made by the Coconut Grove Arts Festival
representatives during the June meeting were abusive and offensive.
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U The committee re -addressed the issue of a letter from Ms. Annette Mertens regarding noise and
offensive language at a concert in Peacock Park during the Muscular Dystrophy Bed Race. Ms. Mertens
said she had received a letter from the Muscular Dystrophy Association apologizing for the incident. Ted
Stahl advised Ms. Mertens that at the June 17`h meeting the Committee recommended via a Motion that
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the stage be placed facing the bay to cut down the noise to residents of the area. Ms. Mertens expressed
that she was satisfied with the steps taken to resolve her complaint.
Sid Sussman and Barry Kates discussed the proposed event "Super Sports Spectacular", explaining that
they were requesting the Committee's endorsement of the event to be held January 1999 in Peacock Park.
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July 23, 1998
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Sid stated that -there will be no McFarlane closure, only the cul-de-sac between Myers and Peacock Park
on Saturday. Sid stated that they will be making an appearance before the City Commission to request
certain authorizations related to the Sports Spectacular event, such as the extension of the noise ordinance,
permission to sell alcoholic beverages and a waiver of the following two requirements imposed by the
Coconut Grove Special Events District Ordinance: a) that only one event during a month involve street
closures and b) that the special events do not occur on successive weekends.
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7 Robert Masrieh asked about the length and hours of the event. Sid answered that the event will be held
A for four days, using only the Park for three days as a display area from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM and a full
W day of activities, including closure of the cul-de-sac, on Saturday, January 30, until 1:00 AM.
Sky Smith stated that the City Commission approved the previous Super Bowl event, and that he is sure
the Commission will approve this event. The Committee passed a Motion "TO APPROVE THE EVENT
SUBJECT TO COMPLIANCE WITH ALL RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING EVENTS". (Silvia Cejas
abstained from voting stating that Mayfair is a sponsor of the event).
The Peacock Park terrace project and the Bayshore median project were discussed briefly.
Ted touched on the subject of the use of McFarlane, and suggested, as a try -out, moving festivals out of
that area before the opening of the Mutiny. Silvia Cejas discussed the idea of getting community input for
future projects, and Sky Smith stated that people who are not on the Committee do not know of the
roadblocks which prevent or slow the accomplishment of projects. Ted noted that the Committee does not
have a final say, explaining that they make recommendations to the City Commissioners, who have the
final say.
Espe Avalos distributed Commissioner Regalado's memo to the City Manager, as well as the City
Manager's response, related to the delayed Solid Waste cleanup of the Bed Race and Goombay Festivals.
The Committee resumed the discussion on the revisions of the Festival Ordinance, touching on the issue
of the special event surcharge fee. Sky Smith said that he would abstain from voting on the issue since he
had been advised by the Coconut Grove Arts Festival that they would reduce the amount of membership
in the Chamber in accordance to how he voted on the issue of the fee. He added that he would not vote so
that it does not look like his vote was sold.
James Cunningham stated comments like this could result in liability for defamation.
Clara Aranda explained that if Sky is put in a position that he feels he should abstain, he can do so, and
that she believes his reason is sufficient to abstain. She added that she will research this further and that
this situation raises a lot of concerns related to compromising Committee members because of their
membership in the Chamber. "red Stahl stated that his vote had never been influenced by politics, and that
it bothers him that Committee members have to abstain because of their position.
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July 23,1998
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John Kiskinis said that he had a conversation with Sky Smith to discuss their membership in the Chamber.
He said that membership discussions come up on a yearly basis. He added that the Festival lost a
significant .amount of money and that, depending on the budget, they could only commit to a general
membership. He stated that in no way has his organization extorted a vote on the basis of what would
happen tonight. Cunningham added that the Arts Festival is evaluating its membership in the Chamber.
Sky Smith said that he understood that the message given to him had been authorized by the board, and
that he was told that the category would be reviewed after he voted on the fee issue, specifically that the
category would be reduced according to what happened in this meeting. He also said that showing up
with a court reporter is threatening, adding that all this led him to believe that this was an effort to control
his vote. He wanted to know if he misinterpreted the message that the "membership would be reviewed
after our vote here."
Mr. Cunningham replied that the court reporter was there making a verbatim report, since minutes do not
always reflect all that is said at a meeting. He added that he has the right to say that the Committee is
exceeding its authority, that he has a right to challenge, and that it is his democratic duty to do so.
Sky Smith said that his conversation with John was a good thing in that he learned that the Arts Festival is
loosing money. He stated that he is not looking to heap more responsibility on the Festival, adding that he
is prepared to retreat from the fee raises.
Silvia Cejas moved to leave the Surcharge Fee Cap as it is; Sky Smith seconded the MOTION, which was
unanimously approved by the Committee "TO KEEP THE COCONUT GROVE SUPPLEMENTARY USER FEE
CAP AT $ l O,000."
Sid Sussman stated that this whole commentary is related to the raising of the fees, and discussed his idea
of a separate festival account managed by a trust, suggesting each festival contribute $250 per day. He
said a letter could be sent to all festivals to promulgate the idea, suggesting that Olga Fraga, Executive
Director of the Chamber of Commerce, be the one to send the letter to all Grove event organizers.
Ted said that he feels uncomfortable with the tension generated at the meetings. Clara Aranda replied that
the public has a right to speak, adding that sometimes it can get heated.
There was further discussion on the revision of the Festival Ordinance. Clara Aranda stated that she feels
that there is no consensus on the revisions to the Ordinance, and suggested that Committee members once
again go over the Ordinance.
On the issue of the Coconut Grove District boundaries, Sky Smith moved to finalize this issue, and
Ronnie Arango seconded the Motion, which was approved unanimously "TO EXTEND THE COCONUT
GROVE SPECIAL EVENTS DISTRICT BOUNDARIES TO INCLUDE SOUTH 13AVSHORE DRIVE FROM MARV
STREET TO AVIATION AVENUE AND MAIN HIGHWAY TO FRANKLIN AVENUE."
The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 P.M.
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CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO : The Honorable Mayor and
Members of the City Commission
FROM dhd(VA.Warshaw
City Manager
BACKGROUND:
DATE : SEP 2 1 Ems$ FILE
Personal Appearance
SUBJECT : Coconut Grove Chamber
of Commerce
REFERENCES:
ENCLOSURES: City Commission Agenda Item
Ms. Olga Fraga, Executive Director of the Coconut Grove Chamber of Commerce, is appearing
before the City Commission to request various authorizations and waivers related to a "Super
Sports Spectacular" festival scheduled for Saturday, January 30, 1999, to coincide with Super
Bowl weekend.
The organizers of the event met with City staff and the Coconut Grove Standing Festival
Committee on July 23, 1998, to discuss the planned festival. The Coconut Grove Standing
Festival Committee approved the event subject to compliance with all rules and regulations
prescribed by the City of Miami. The event will include sport activities and a musical concert
in Peacock Park.
RECOMMENDATION:
The Coconut Grove Chamber of Commerce is requesting the following authorizations and
waivers:
• Use of Peacock Park until 12: 00 midnight on January 30, 1999.
• Relaxation of the noise ordinance until 12:00 midnight on January 30, 1999.
• Authorization to sell alcoholic beverages during the event.
• Waiver of the requirement that two events shall not take place on successive weekends, as
stipulated by City Code Section 54-341 related to the Coconut Grove Special Events District.
The last authorization is necessary because the Taste of the Grove, a grandfathered event, will be
held on January 23-24, 1999.
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The administration recommends that the Coconut Grove Chamber of Commerce's request
be approved, subject to the following conditions:
• Paying.for the cost of all City services and applicable permit fees required by law.
• Obtaining insurance, including liquor liability, to protect the City of Miami in the
amount stipulated by City requirements.
• Instituting an identification program to assure that only those over the age of twenty-
one will buy alcoholic drinks.
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