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Home My WebLink AboutCC 1995-01-26 Minutes19woo I RCOM101011 `TE;1) COMMISSION MINUT ES MEETING ETING HELD ON99S PREPARED BY THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK CITY HALL !•'TATTY HIRAI City Clerk ITEM NO. 1. 2. INDEX MINUTES OF SPECIAL PLANNING & ZONING MEETING January 26, 1995 SUBJECT CONTINUE ALL PLANNING AND ZONING ITEMS IN TODAY'S AGENDA TO THE COMMISSION MEETING OF FEBRUARY 9TH, AT 3:00 P.M. -- RESCHEDULE MEETING OF FEBRUARY 9TH TO BEGIN AT 8:00 A.M. FOR PURPOSES OF HOLDING A CLOSED DOOR ATTORNEY / CLIENT SESSION TO DISCUSS PENDING LITIGATION IN CONNECTION WITH THE WYNWOOD COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, INC. vs. THE CITY OF MIAMI, ET AL. [DADE COUNTY CIRCUIT CASE NO. 94-12875- CA(25)] ISSUE. ALLOCATE $25,000 OF INTERNATIONAL TRADE BOARD FUNDS TO PAY FOR RENTAL OF THE JAMES L. KNIGHT INTERNATIONAL CENTER IN CONNECTION WITH GOLD ITALIA '95, A GOLD AND JEWELRY EXHIBITION (MAY 22-25, 1995). LEGISLATION PAGE NO. M 95-71 1/26/95 R 95-72 1/26/95 2-3 3-5 MINUTES OF PLANNING AND ZONING MEETING OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF MIAMI, FLORIDA On the 26th day of January, 1995, the City Commission of Miami, Florida, met at its regular meeting place in the City Hall, 3500 Pan American Drive, Miami, Florida in regular session. The meeting was called to order at 9:03 a.m. by Vice Mayor J.L. Plummer,Jr. with the following members of the Commission found to be present: ALSO PRESENT: ABSENT: Vice Mayor J.L. Plummer, Jr. Commissioner Victor De Yurre Commissioner Wifredo Gort Commissioner Miller J. Dawkins A. Quinn Jones, III, City Attorney Charles Smith, Assistant City Manager Matty Hirai, City Clerk Walter J. Foeman, Assistant City Clerk Mayor Stephen P. Clark Cesar Odio, City Manager An invocation was delivered by Assistant City Manager Carlos Smith, after which, Vice Mayor Plummer led those present in a pledge of allegiance to the flag. 1 January 26, 1995 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. CONTINUE ALL PLANNING AND ZONING ITEMS IN TODAY'S AGENDA TO THE COMMISSION MEETING OF FEBRUARY 9TH, AT 3:00 P.M. -- RESCHEDULE MEETING OF FEBRUARY 9TH TO BEGIN AT 8:00 A.M. FOR PURPOSES OF HOLDING A CLOSED DOOR ATTORNEY / CLIENT SESSION TO DISCUSS PENDING LITIGATION IN CONNECTION WITH THE WYNWOOD COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, INC. vs. THE CITY OF MIAMI, ET AL. [DADE COUNTY CIRCUIT CASE NO. 94-12875- CA(25)] ISSUE. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Vice Mayor Plummer: For the record, today is the 26th day of January. The time is nine a.m. We are meeting here today in compliance with the Charter that says that this Commission shall meet twice a month. The Mayor asked that this meeting be called to order, and that all matters be deferred until February the 9th. The floor is open for a motion. Commissioner Gort: Excuse me, Mr. Vice Mayor. My understanding is, this is a Zoning matter. Vice Mayor Plummer: What? Commissioner Gort: Are we going to be able to hear this on the 9th, or are we going to hear this on the 23rd? Mr. Carlos Smith (Assistant City Manager): On the 9th, beginning at three o'clock, I understand is the time that's been set. Commissioner Gort: OK. Commissioner Dawkins: I move that this meting be... the afternoon meeting... moved to the afternoon meeting of the 9th, and that the regular meeting be the first meeting at nine o'clock. Commissioner Gort: Second. Commissioner Dawkins: And the Zoning meeting... Second meeting will be the Zoning meeting. So moved. Vice Mayor Plummer: Is there a second? Commissioner Gort: Second. Commissioner De Yurre: Second. Vice Mayor Plummer: Call the roll. 2 January 26, 1995 The following motion was introduced by Commissioner Dawkins, who moved its adoption: MOTION NO.95-71 A MOTION TO CONTINUE ALL ITEMS CONTAINED IN TODAY'S PLANNING AND ZONING AGENDA TO THE CITY COMMISSION MEETING PRESENTLY SCHEDULED FOR FEBRUARY 9, 1995, BEGINNING AT 3:00 P.M.; FURTHER RESCHEDULING THE REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 9, 1995 TO BEGIN AT 8:00 A.M. IN ORDER TO HOLD A SPECIAL ATTORNEY -CLIENT SESSION, CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC, TO BE ATTENDED BY THE CITY COMMISSION, THE CITY MANAGER AND THE CITY ATTORNEY, FOR PURPOSES OF DISCUSSING PENDING LITIGATION TO WHICH THE CITY IS PRESENTLY A PARTY, NAMELY, THE WYNWOOD COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, INC. VS. THE CITY OF MIAMI, ET AL., AT THE END OF WHICH SESSION THE REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING WILL RESUME AFTER BEING CALLED INTO ORDER BY THE MAYOR. Upon being seconded by Commissioner Gort, the motion was passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Commissioner Wifredo Gort Commissioner Victor De Yurre Commissioner Miller J. Dawkins Vice Mayor J.L. Plummer, Jr. NAYS: None. ABSENT: Mayor Stephen P. Clark ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. ALLOCATE $25,000 OF INTERNATIONAL TRADE BOARD FUNDS TO PAY FOR RENTAL OF THE JAMES L. KNIGHT INTERNATIONAL CENTER IN CONNECTION WITH GOLD ITALIA '95, A GOLD AND JEWELRY EXHIBITION (MAY 22-25,1995). ----------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Commissioner De Yurre: I just have one pocket. Vice Mayor Plummer: No pocket items. Commissioner De Yurre: One pocket. Vice Mayor Plummer: No. Put it back in your pocket. Commissioner Dawkins: You got two pockets. Commissioner De Yurre: No, I need it. For the ITB (International Trade Board), we're bringing in a convention, and it's called Italy Gold. It's going to be held in May, and ITB is recommending from our funds in ITB that we pay and put up the money for the rental of the Knight Center, which shall not exceed $25,000. 3 January 26, 1995 Commissioner Dawkins: The Knight Center? Commissioner De Yurre: The Knight Center, renting the Knight Center. Commissioner Dawkins: Why can't you rent Bayfront Park for $25,000? Commissioner De Yurre: No, no. It's a gold exhibition. Commissioner Dawkins: I need the $25,000 at Bayfront. Vice Mayor Plummer: How about the Day Center? Is there a motion? Commissioner De Yurre: Moved. Vice Mayor Plummer: Is there a second? Commissioner Dawkins: Second. Vice Mayor Plummer: Call the roll. The following resolution was introduced by Commissioner De Yurre, who moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO.95-72 A RESOLUTION RELATED TO "GOLD ITALIA '95", A GOLD AND JEWELRY EXHIBITION, TO BE HELD AT THE JAMES L. KNIGHT CONVENTION CENTER ON MAY 22 THROUGH MAY 25, 1995; ALLOCATING FUNDS THEREFOR, IN SUPPORT OF SAID EVENT, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $25,000, FROM THE INTERNATIONAL TRADE BOARD GENERAL BUDGET, ACCOUNT NO. 921084; SAID ALLOCATION 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 (3) COMPLYING WITH ALL CONDITIONS AND LIMITATIONS AS MAY BE PRESSURED BY THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE. (Here follows body of resolution, omitted here and on file in the Office of the City Clerk.) Upon being seconded by Commissioner Dawkins, the resolution was passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Commissioner Wifredo Gort Commissioner Victor De Yurre Commissioner Miller J. Dawkins Vice Mayor J.L. Plummer, Jr. NAYS: None. ABSENT: Mayor Stephen P. Clark 4 January 26, 1995 Vice Mayor Plummer: Is there a motion to adjourn? Commissioner Dawkins: So moved. Commissioner De Yurre: Moved. Vice Mayor Plummer: So be it. Let the record reflect that was the fastest Commission meeting on record, less than 40 seconds. THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE CITY COMMISSION, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 9:06 A.M. J.L. Plummer, Jr. VICE MAYOR ATTEST: Matty Hirai CITY CLERK Walter J. Foeman ASSISTANT CITY CLERK 5 January 26, 1995