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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 1997-01-23 City Clerk's ReportCITY OF MIAMI Inceii I ICITY CLERIC®S REPORT Y � MEETING DATE: January 23, 1997 PAGE NO. 1 CA-2 Direction to the Administration: by Mayor Carollo to inform the Commission via cost analysis, what the City will be making or loosing from Miami Springs Golf Course; bring said information back after the 2 p.rn. recess. 1 AG 8A Direction to the Administration: by Commissioner Hernandez to ascertain whether it is feasible for the City to provide lot clearing services. AG 8A Direction to the City Administration: by Commissioner Plummer to use system similar to Dade County whereby if property owners do not keep their lots cleared, after 60 days notice, the City shall send them a bill for providing lot clearing services for same, or place a lien against their property. AG 8A Direction to the City Administration: by Commissioner Gort to ascertain how much money in Community Development Block j Grant funding is left over from previous years allocations. i i AG 8A Direction to the Administration: by Commissioner Plummer to forward a memo to the Commission regarding use of the federal j Community Development Block Grant monies allocated to the Farmers Market located on S.W./ 23rd Street and 12th Avenue. N/A Direction to the City Attorney: by Mayor Carollo to check into the legality of having street addresses on the waterfront side of the Miami River and discuss issue at the next Commission meeting. N/A Direction to the Administration: by Commissioner Plummer to look into the feasibility of addressing unnecessary bridge openings by proposing the implementation of bridge openings on scheduled 30 or 60 minute time intervals; further directing the administration to inquire as to the enforceability of such a measure, as well as the frequency of implementation in other communities. AG 9 Note for the Record: R 97-51 appointed OFELIA TABARES FERNANDEZ (nominated by Commissioner Regalado) as a member of the Planning Advisory Board. (Note: Pending still are two appointments to be made -- one by Commissioner Regalado and another one by Commissioner Hernandez) AG 10 A MOTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK M 97-52 TO READVERTISE FOR PROSPECTIVE NOMINEES TO THE MOVED: HERNANDEZ PLANNING ADVISORY AND ZONING BOARDS. SECONDED: PLUMMER UNANIMOUS CITY OF MIAMI MEETING DATE: January 23, 1997 PAGE NO. 2 AG 10 A MOTION APPOINTING CHRISTINA CUERVO AS A MEMBER M 97-53 OF THE ZONING BOARD. MOVED: HERNANDEZ Note for the Record: Ms. Cuervo was nominated by Commissioner SECONDED: REGALADO Hernandez. UNANIMOUS AG 10 Note for the Record: R 97-54 appointed the following individuals as members of the Zoning Board: CHRISTINA CUERVO (nominated by Commissioner Hernandez) OSVALDO MORAN (nominated by Vice Mayor Regalado) TUCKER GIBBS (nominated by Mayor Carollo) (Note: Pending still is one appointment to be made by Commissioner Plummer) N/A Direction to the City Clerk: by Commissioner Plummer to look into ways to reduce the cost of advertising Citywide, including the utilization of advertisements on the I -NET Channel 9; further directing the City Clerk to prepare a memorandum to the City Commission regarding said matter. AG 11 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MIAMI YACHT CLUB TO R 97-55 ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH NATIONAL MARINE MOVED: PLUMMER MANUFACTURER'S ASSOCIATION (NMMA) FOR USE BY SECONDED: GORT NMMA OF CITY -OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1001 UNANIMOUS MACARTHUR CAUSEWAY ON WATSON ISLAND, PRESENTLY USED AND OCCUPIED BY THE MIAMI YACHT CLUB UNDER A MONTH -TO -MONTH TENANCY, FOR THE STAGING OF THE MIAMI INTERNATIONAL SAILBOAT SHOW SCHEDULED FOR FEBRUARY 13-19, 1997, CONDITIONED UPON: (1) THE MIAMI 1 YACHT CLUB AND NMMA PROVIDING INSURANCE, IN THE AMOUNTS AND TYPE REQUIRED BY THE CITY, AND (2) NMMA PAYING DIRECTLY TO THE CITY FIFTY PERCENT (50%) OF THE MONIES TO BE PAID BY NMMA FOR THE USE OF THIS PROPERTY. N/A A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO R 97-56 EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT, IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO MOVED: PLUMMER THE CITY ATTORNEY, WITH DENNIS I. CARTER AND SECONDED: GORT ASSOCIATES, INC., TO PROVIDE CONSULTING SERVICES UNANIMOUS TO THE CITY OF MIAMI UNDER THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SET FORTH IN SAID AGREEMENT; ALLOCATING FUNDS THEREFOR, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $30,000 FROM SPECIAL PROGRAMS AND ACCOUNTS, ACCOUNT NO. 921002. FIN CITY OF MIAMI Q d tnteii iietto CITY CLERK'S O RT 01��� MEETING DATE: January 23, 1997 PAGE NO, 3 N/A A RESOLUTION, WITH ATTACHMENT, AUTHORIZING THE R 97-57 CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT, IN MOVED: PLUMMER SUBSTANTIALLY 7HE ATTACHED FORM, WITH THE UNITED SECONDED: HERNANDEZ STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN UNANIMOUS DEVELOPMENT ("HUD"), ACCEPTING THE AWARD OF A SECTION 108 LOAN GUARANTEE IN THE AMENDED AMOUNT OF $5 MILLION TO ASSIST WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE S.W. 8TH STREET SHOPPING CENTER PLAZA, LOCATED IN THE EAST LITTLE HAVANA TARGET AREA; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A LOAN AGREEMENT, IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, WITH S.W. 8TH STREET VENTURE, L.P., FOR DEVELOPMENT OF THE PROJECT. N/A A RESOLUTION BY A FOUR -FIFTHS (4/5THS) AFFIRMATIVE R 97-58 VOTE OF THE MEMBERS OF 'THE CITY COMMISSION, MOVED: PLUMMER RATIFYING, APPROVING AND CONFIRMING THE CITY SECONDED: GORT MANAGER'S FINDING OF AN EMERGENCY, WAIVING THE UNANIMOUS REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPETITIVE SEALED BIDS AND ACCEPTING THE BID OF ROMAC, INTERNATIONAL FOR THE FURNISHING OF TEMPORARY FINANCIAL STAFFING SERVICES FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND FINANCE; ALLOCATING GRANT FUNDS THEREFOR, IN THE AMOUNT OF $200,000, AS HEREIN SPECIFIED; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT, IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, WITH ROMAC, INTERNATIONAL FOR THIS PURPOSE. N/A Direction to Administration: by Commissioner Plummer that all items dealing with the South Florida Employment and Training Consortium be forwarded first to Commissioners Plummer and Hernandez for their review as Commission representatives to said consortium. N/A A RESOLUTION CODESIGNATING NORTHEAST 21 ST STREET R 97-59 FROM NORTHEAST 2ND AVENUE TO BISCAYNE MOVED: HERNANDEZ BOULEVARD, MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS "DON F. BACARDI MASSO SECONDED: PLUMMER WAY"; FURTHER DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO UNANIMOUS INSTRUCT THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE OFFICES DESIGNATED HEREIN. N/A Direction to the Administration: by Commissioner Plummer to place on the next Commission agenda a discussion item as it relates to the level of Solid Waste services. 31 MEETING DATE: January 23, 1997 PAGE NO. 4 N/A Direction to the Administration: by Vice Mayor Regalado to give commitment as to when trash pickup services within the Department of General Services Administration can efficiently respond to eliminate the mess presently existing. i N/A A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND R 97-60 SINCEREST CONDOLENCES OF THE CITY COMMISSION ON MOVED: PLUMMER 1 BEHALF OF THE CITY OF MIAMI AND ITS CITIZENS TO THE SECONDED: GORT FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF JOSE "LOLO" VILLALOBOS UPON UNANIMOUS HIS UNTIMELY DEATH. N/A A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND R 97-60.1 SINCEREST CONDOLENCES OF THE CITY COMMISSION ON MOVED: PLUMMER BEHALF OF THE CITY OF MIAMI AND ITS CITIZENS TO THE SECONDED: GORT FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF OCTAVIO BLANCO UPON HIS UNANIMOUS UNTIMELY DEATH. N/A A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND R 97-60.2 SINCEREST CONDOLENCES OF THE CITY COMMISSION ON MOVED: PLUMMER BEHALF OF THE CITY OF MIAMI AND ITS CITIZENS TO THE SECONDED: GORT ' FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF CAPT. BOB LEWIS, UPON HIS UNANIMOUS UNTIMELY DEATH. N/A A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND R 97-60.3 SINCEREST CONDOLENCES OF THE CITY COMMISSION ON MOVED: PLUMMER BEHALF OF THE CITY OF MIAMI AND ITS CITIZENS TO THE SECONDED: GORT FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF RICKIA ISSAC UPON HER TRAGIC UNANIMOUS AND UNTIMELY DEATH. N/A A MOTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO CLOSE M 97-61 STREETS TO THROUGH VEHICULAR TRAFFIC IN MOVED: GORT CONNECTION WITH THE JOSE MARTI PARADE; FURTHER SECONDED: REGALADO DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO ASSIGN DR. LIZASO, UNANIMOUS PARKS DEPARTMENT, CULTURAL AFFAIRS DIVISION, TO i WORK IN FURTHERANCE OF SAID EVENT. skw Y CITY OF MIAMI d INC ll; IlAllfiffy* CITY CLERK'S REPORT MEETING DATE: January 23, 1997 NIA A RESOLUTION RELATED TO THE GRAND PRIX OF MIAMI TO i BE CONDUCTED BY MIAMI MOTORSPORTS, INC., FEBRUARY 28 - MARCH 2, 1997; AUTHORIZING THE PLACEMENT OF BANNERS ADVERTISING THE ACTIVITIES OF SAID EVENT ALONG THE PUBLIC RIGHTS -OF -WAY THROUGHOUT THE CITY; CONDITIONING SAID AUTHORIZATION UPON THE FOLLOWING: (1) THE CITY OF MIAMI SHALL BE RECOGNIZED AS A SPONSOR OF SAID EVENT; (2) THE ORGANIZERS SHALL INDEMNIFY AND HOLD THE CITY HARMLESS, IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, FROM ANY LIABILITY ARISING FROM THE HEREIN AUTHORIZATION; (3) THE ORGANIZERS SHALL OBTAIN INSURANCE ACCEPTABLE TO THE RISK MANAGEMENT DIVISION OF THE CITY, NAMING 4 THE CITY AS AN ADDITIONAL INSURED, IN AN AMOUNT NOT y LESS THAN $1,000,000; (4) THE ORGANIZERS SHALL PAY A PERMIT FEE OF $20,00 PER POLE FOR 100 POLES; (5) THE ORGANIZERS SHALL COMPLY WITH ALL CONDITIONS AND LIMITATIONS AS MAY BE PRESCRIBED BY THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE. N/A Direction to Administration: by Commissioner Plummer to schedule all in-house Planning and Zoning items at the end of the agenda. i PZ-4 A MOTION TO CONTINUE AGENDA ITEM PZ-4 (APPEAL OF *1 ZONING BOARD'S DECISION TO PERMIT CONVERSION OF AN EXISTING COMMERCIAL STRUCTURE AT 311-321 N.E. 79 STREET TO A PLACE OF WORSHIP); FURTHER INSTRUCTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO STUDY AND DRAFT THE NECESSARY LEGISLATION WHICH WOULD PROTECT PREEXISTING ALCOHOLIC ESTABLISHMENT FROM BECOMING NONCONFORMING UNDER THE ZONING ORDINANCE OR CITY CODE WHEN SAID ESTABLISHMENT PRECEDES ESTABLISHMENT OF A SCHOOL OR CHURCH WITHIN REQUIRED DISTANCE SEPARATION CRITERIA; AND FURTHER DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO BRING BOTH ITEM PZ-4 AND THE PROPOSED NEW ORDINANCE BACK AT THE COMMISSION MEETING PRESENTLY SCHEDULED FOR MARCH 27, 1997; AND FURTHER STATING THAT THE CHURCH MAY CONTINUE TO HOLD SERVICES AT SAID SITE DURING THE INTERIM TIME PERIOD. 1 amended 3/12/97 R 97-62 MOVED: SECONDED: ABSENT: M 97-64 MOVED: SECONDED: UNANIMOUS PAGE NO. 5 PLUMMER HERNANDEZ REGALADO PLUMMER HERNANDEZ MEETING DATE: January 23, 1997 PAGE NO. 6 AG A MOTION TO CONTINUE AGENDA ITEM PZ-5 (APPEAL OF M 97-65 PZ-5 ZONING BOARD'S DECISION TO PERMIT A REDUCTION OF MOVED: PLUMMER GREEN SPACE AREA REQUIRED AT 311-321 N.E. 79 STREET SECONDED: HERNANDEZ ,t2 FOR A PLACE OF WORSHIP); FURTHER INSTRUCTING THE UNANIMOUS ADMINISTRATION TO STUDY AND DRAFT THE NECESSARY LEGISLATION WHICH WOULD PROTECT PREEXISTING ALCOHOLIC ESTABLISHMENT FROM BECOMING NONCONFORMING UNDER THE ZONING ORDINANCE OR CITY CODE WHEN SAID ESTABLISHMENT PRECEDES ESTABLISHMENT OF A SCHOOL OR CHURCH WITHIN REQUIRED DISTANCE SEPARATION CRITERIA; AND FURTHER DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO BRING BOTH ITEM PZ-5 AND THE PROPOSED NEW ORDINANCE BACK AT THE COMMISSION MEETING PRESENTLY SCHEDULED FOR MARCH 27, 1997; AND FURTHER STATING THAT THE CHURCH MAY CONTINUE TO HOLD SERVICES AT SAID SITE DURING THE INTERIM TIME. PZ-13 A MOTION TO CONTINUE TO THE COMMISSION MEETING M 97-66 PRESENTLY SCHEDULED FOR FEBRUARY 27, 1997, AGENDA MOVED: GORT ITEM PZ 13 (PROPOSED FIRST READING ORDINANCE TO SECONDED: HERNANDEZ AMEND THE COMPREHENSIVE NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN BY UNANIMOUS CHANGING LAND USE DESIGNATION OF PROPERTY AT APPROXIMATELY 2989 S.W. 4 STREET FROM SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO TWO FAMILY RESIDENTIAL). PZ 14 A MOTION TO CONTINUE TO THE COMMISSION MEETING M 97-67 PRESENTLY SCHEDULED FOR FEBRUARY 27, 1997, AGENDA MOVED: GORT ITEM PZ-14 (PROPOSED FIRST READING ORDINANCE TO SECONDED: HERNANDEZ AMEND ZONING ORDINANCE 11000 TO CHANGE ZONING UNANIMOUS CLASSIFICATION FROM R-1 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO R-2 TWO FAMILY RESIDENTIAL AT 2989 S.W. 4 STREET). PZ-23, A MOTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE M 97-68 PZ-24, ADMINISTRATION TO SCHEDULE CONSIDERATION OF MOVED: PLUMMER PZ-25, SECOND READING OF AGENDA ITEMS PZ-23, PZ-24, PZ-25, SECONDED: GORT PZ-26, PZ-26, PZ-27, AND PZ-28 BEFORE 5 P.M. AT A FUTURE UNANIMOUS PZ-27, MEETING. AND PZ-28 2 amended 3/12/97 CITY OF MIAMI `� yl ,t # CITY CLERK'S REPORT MEETING DATE: January 23, 1997 N/A A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE A PROPERTY TRANSACTION WITH METROPOLITAN DADE COUNTY FOR THE MARITIME PARK PROJECT BY APRIL 1, 1997; FURTHER DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER THAT IF SAID PROPERTY TRANSACTION CANNOT BE SUCCESSFULLY RESOLVED TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI AND THE METROPOLITAN DADE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS BY APRIL 1, 1997, THE CITY MANAGER SHALL THEREAFTER EXPLORE ALTERNATIVE USES AND DEVELOPMENT OPTIONS FOR SAID PROPERTY. N/A Direction to Administration: by Mayor Carollo to have a formal letter sent to Dade County requesting their plan for fire protection at the Port of Miami. N/A A MOTION STATING THAT THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF MIAMI SHALL REPRESENT THE COMMISSION DURING DISCUSSIONS OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA EMERGENCY FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT BOARD IN CONNECTION WITH THE CITY OF MIAMI'S FINANCIAL RECOVERY PLAN; FURTHER STATING THAT THE CITY COMMISSIONERS SHOULD, IF THEY HAVE THE TIME, ALSO BE PRESENT DURING SAID BOARD'S DELIBERATIONS. N/A A MOTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO RESUBMIT TO THE STATE OF FLORIDA EMERGENCY FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT BOARD THE TOP HALF OF THE CITY MANAGER'S RESUBMISSION OF THE 1997 PLAN CONCERNING POSSIBLE REPLACEMENT ITEMS TOTALLING $10,050,000; FURTHER STATING THAT THE CITY COMMISSION VOLUNTARILY OFFERS TO PLACE NO LESS THAN TWO AND -A -HALF PERCENT OF THE CITY'S OVERALL BUDGET ($6,875,000) AS A RESERVE ACCOUNT BY NO LATER THAN 12 MONTHS AFTER THE STATE OVERSIGHT BOARD APPROVES THE CITY'S RESUBMITTED RECOVERY 1997 PLAN (IF SAID PLAN IS APPROVED); AND FURTHER STIPULATING THAT IN THE REMAINING TIME OF THE FIVE- YEAR PLAN, THE CITY WILL COMMIT TO ADDING THE REMAINING TWO AND -A -HALF PERCENT OF ITS OVERALL BUDGET. R 97-69 MOVED: SECONDED: UNANIMOUS M 97-70 MOVED: SECONDED: UNANIMOUS M 97-71 MOVED: SECONDED: UNANIMOUS PAGE NO. 7 PLUMMER HERNANDEZ GORT REGALADO CAROLLO PLUMMER I: W CITY OF MIAMI MEETING DATE: January 23, 1997 PZ-17 A MOTION TO CONTINUE TO THE COMMISSION MEETING PRESENTLY SCHEDULED FOR FEBRUARY 27, 1997, AGENDA ITEM PZ-17 (APPEAL OF ZONING BOARD'S DECISION WHICH GRANTED A CLASS II SPECIAL PERMIT FOR PROPERTY AT 2951 SOUTH BAYSHORE DRIVE [THE MUTINY]) IN ORDER THAT THE ATTORNEY FOR THE APPELLANT MAY HAVE TIME TO OBTAIN ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS. PAGE NO. 8 M 97-74 MOVED: HERNANDEZ SECONDED: PLUMMER UNANIMOUS N/A A RESOLUTION RESCHEDULING THE FIRST REGULAR CITY R 97-75 COMMISSION MEETING OF FEBRUARY TO TAKE PLACE ON MOVED: HERNANDEZ FEBRUARY 20, 1997 AT 8 A.M.) SECONDED: PLUMMER Note for the Record: This resolution passed subject to there UNANIMOUS being no objections from any member of the Commission after checking their schedules.) PZ-18 A MOTION TO CONTINUE TO THE COMMISSION MEETING PRESENTLY SCHEDULED FOR FEBRUARY 27, 1997, AGENDA ITEM PZ-18 (PROPOSED ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE 11000 TO PROVIDE FOR DEVELOPMENT BONUSES FOR SD-17 SOUTH BAYSHORE DRIVE OVERLAY DISTRICT BOUNDED BY McFARLANE ROAD, SOUTH BAYSHORE DRIVE, MARY STREET AND PORTIONS OF GRAND AVENUE). N/A A RESOLUTION (subject matter: granting a waiver of prohibition contained in Sec. 35-5 of the Code to permit for staging and filming of "Lawless" on Jan. 24, 1997 and five additional dates, providing insurance, notice to residents of area and other conditions which may be imposed by the City Manager; subject to payment in advance of all fees due to the City; further subject to noise ordinance being upheld after midnight). N/A Direction to City Attorney: by Commissioner Plummer to diligently pursue collection of $27,000 owed by producers of the film "Speed II." N/A A RESOLUTION URGING PRESIDENT CLINTON TO MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO BRING ABOUT AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN AMERICAN AIRLINES AND THE PILOTS UNION IN ORDER TO AVOID ANY POTENTIAL STRIKE; DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE PRESIDENT AND THE WHITE HOUSE CHIEF OF STAFF. M 97-76 MOVED: SECONDED: UNANIMOUS R 97-77 MOVED: SECONDED: ABSENT: R 97-78 MOVED: SECONDED: ABSENT: HERNANDEZ PLUMMER CAROLLO PLUMMER GORT HERNANDEZ REGALADO GORT [I llvk� CITY OF MIAMI F , � * # O Iwcni IBAfI! ; CITY CLERK'S REPORT MEETING DATE: January 23, 1997 PAGE NO. 9 N/A A MOTION INSTRUCTING THE CITY MANAGER TO REVIEW M 97-79 POSSIBLE REINSTATEMENT OF BENEFITS TO MEMBERS OF MOVED: PLUMMER THE PENSION BOARDS (1- CITY OF MIAMI GENERAL SECONDED: HERNANDEZ EMPLOYEES' AND SANITATION EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT ABSENT: GORT TRUST, AND 2- CITY OF MIAMI FIRE FIGHTERS' AND POLICE OFFICERS' RETIREMENT TRUST); FURTHER REQUESTING THE MANAGER TO BRING THIS ISSUE BACK AT THE NEXT COMMISSION MEETING WITH A RECOMMENDATION. APPR YED: WATTER J. FOEMAN,Y CLERK NOTE: AS DULY NOTED ON THE HEREIN AGENDA AND CITY CLERK'S REPORT, WHICH CONSTITUTE A JOURNAL OF CITY COMMISSION PROCEEDINGS, THE "UNANIMOUS" NOTATION NEXT TO THE VOTE ON EACH AGENDA ITEM MEANS THAT ALL FIVE CITY COMMISSIONERS WERE PRESENT AND VOTED "AYE" ON SAID ROLL CALL VOTE. NEGATIVE VOTES, PHYSICAL_ ABSENCE OF A COMMISSIONER OR ABSTENTION FROM VOTING BY A COMMISSIONER, IF ANY, IS ALSO DULY REFLECTED IN SAID VOTE. 0