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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 1988-03-10 City Clerks's ReportCITY OF MIMI *AMENDED CITY CLERK REPORT arc NON -AG A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE FORM ATTACHED, BETWEEN THE CITY OF MIAMI AND THE COCONUT GROVE LOCAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, INC. IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $50,000; SAID ALLOCATION TO BE A ONE-TIME GRANT WITH FUNDS PROVIDED FROM THE OFF-STREET PARKING AUTHORITY EXCESS REVENUES ALLOCATED TO THE COCONUT GROVE TARGET AREA TO PROVIDE SPECIFIC ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SERVICES IN THE COCONUT GROVE TARGET AREA. R 38-194 MOVED: PLUMMER SECOND: KENNEDY UNANIMOUS NON -AG A MOTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION DIRECTING THE M 88-196 CITY MANAGER TO MAKE A LEGISLATIVE PRIORITY, AND MOVED: DE YURRE TO INCLUDE AS PART OF THE CITY'S PACKAGE. A SECOND: DAWKINS PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE EXISTING STATE LAW UNANIMOUS WHICH WOULD ALLOW THE CITY OF MIAMI TO ESTABLISH ITS OWN UNSAFE STRUCTURES BOARD. ITEM 1 A MOTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO COPY THE SAME PROCEDURES AND COURSE OF ACTION DEVISED BY METROPOLITAN DADE COUNTY IN CONNECTION WITH THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN EMPLOYEE SUGGESTION PROGRAM FOR THE CITY; FURTHER INSTRUCTING THE MANAGER TO PUT TOGETHER A PROGRAM THAT COULD BE MAINTAINED IN-HOUSE, WITHOUT THE ASSISTANCE OF OUTSIDE COPISULTANTS; FURTHER, TO EXPLORE ALL POSSIBLE RAMIFICATIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THIS ISSUE, AND TO COME BACK WITH RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CONSIDERATION BY THE COMMISSION. *ITEM 24 A MOTION DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO GO OUT AND INSPECT THE PRESENT CONDITION OF THE ROOF AT THE BELAFONTE TACOLCY CENTER AND REPORT BACK TO THE CITY COMMISSION ITS FINDINGS. ITEM 63 A MOTION TO OPEN, READ AND REFER FOR TABULATION SEALED BIDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF CITYWIDE SEWER EXTENSION IMPROVEMENT - S.W. 8TH COURT (B-5539). NON -AG A MOTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION INSTRUCTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY STEPS IN ORDER TO ENSURE THAT THE AMERICAN LEAGUE BASEBALL TEAM, BALTIMORE ORIOLES, WILL STAY IN THIS CITY: FURTHER DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO ALSO FIND APPROPRIATE MINOR LEAGUE TRAINING FACILITIES AT ONE OF OUR CITY PARKS, AS REQUESTED BY THE TEAM. M 88-216 MOVED: SUAREZ SECOND: PLUMMER NOES: DE YURRE M 88-220.1 MOVED: DAWKINS SECOND: KENNEDY UNANIMOUS M 88-223 MOVED: PLUMMER SECOND: KENNEDY UNANIMOUS M 88-225 MOVED: DE YURRE SECOND: DAWKINS UNANIMOUS 0 0 CITY OF MIAMI CITY CIERK REPORT MEETING DATE: March 10. 14n6 PAGE NO. 2 NON -AG A MOTION DECLARING THAT THE CITY COMMI;":�Ir)N I DESIROUS OF ESTABLISHING AN ADDITIONAL $1.000.000 FUND TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT'S BUDGET TO FURTHER ASSIST THEM TO ADDRESS PROBLEMS PRESENTLY FACED BY THE DEPARTMENT; FURTHER DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER AND THE CHIEF OF POLICE TO COME BACK BEFORE THE CITY COMMISSION TO ADDRESS DIFFERENT ASPECTS OF' THIS ISSUE, (e.g. IDENTIFY FUNDING SOURCE, WHAT MUST THE CITY GIVE UP IN ORDER TO CREATE SAID FUND). AND FURTHER DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO PRESENT A PROGRAM AS TO HOW THE CHIEF OF POLICE PROPOSES TO SPEND SAID MONIES IF THEY WERE TO BE ALLOCATED. NON -AG A MOTION DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO STOP ANY FURTHER DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS TO THE SOCIAL ACTION AGENCY OF LITTLE HAVANA IN CONNECTION WITH THE AGENCY'S DISTRIBUTION OF FOOD TO THE NEEDY UNTIL: (a) THE CITY COMMISSION MEETS AGAIN TO HEAR A REPORT FROM THE CITY MANAGER WHICH WOULD CONFIRM THAT SAID FOOD IS IN PROPER CONDITION FOR DISTRIBUTION, AND (b) A CLEAN BILL IS RECEIVED BY THIS CITY FROM THE APPROPRIATE GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY REGULATING THIS ISSUE. ITEM 54 A MOTION DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE THE APPROPRIATE LEGAL INSTRUMENT, PATTERNED IN THE SAME MANNER AS THE STATE OF FLORIDA'S "FRIENDLY TAKING" PROCEDURES, WHEREBY THIS CITY WOULD BIND ITSELF TO ACCEPT A PROPERTY EVALUATION BASED ON A MINIMUM NUMBER OF APPRAISALS AND NEVER OFFER MORE THAN 10% OVER THE MEAN OF SAID APPRAISALS WHEN TAKING PROPERTY. ITEM 57 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT, IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE FORM ATTACHED, TO AN AGREEMENT DATED SEPTEMBER• 16. 1977 BETWEEN PANCOAST ALBAISA ARCHITECTS (FORMERLY PANCOAST BORRELLI ALBAISA ARCHITECTS, P.A.), AND THE CITY OF MIAMI FOR THE PURPOSE OF EXPANDING THE SCOPE OF SERVICES TO INCLUDE A PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT AND NEEDS ASSESSMENT ANALYSIS FOR THE CITY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING - PHASE II; SAID WORK TO BE PERFORMED BY WRIGHT, RODRIGUEZ & SCHINDLER ARCHITECTS, P.A. AS SUBCONTRACTOR; AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING A FEE OF $25,000 FOR PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT SERVICES FROM AVAILABLE FUNDS APPROPRIATED TO CAPITAL PROJECT #311001 ENTITLED "CITY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING - PHASE II." NOTE: At the same time, the hereinabove Resolution was passed and adopted by the City Commission, the City Administration was directed to enter into an agreement with the firm of Deloitte Haskins & Sells to do an economic feasibility/needs assessment study on the second phase of this project to determine the type of facility we would need to construct based on the City's current needs (see Motion 88-231.1). M 88-226 MCVED: PLUMMER SECOND: KENNEDY UNANIMOUS M 88-227 MOVED: DE YURRE SECOND: PLUMMER UNANIMOUS M 88-229 MOVED: PLUMMER SECOND: KENNEDY UNANIMOUS R 88-231 MOVED: DAWKINS SECOND: KENNEDY UNANIMOUS 0 0 CITY OF MIAMI CITY CIERK REPORT MEETING DATE: March 10. 11488 A MOTION AUTHORIZING AND PIHE�TING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE FIRM OF DELOITTE HASKINS h SELLS TO DO AN ECONOMIC FEASIBILITY/NEEDS ASSESSMENT STUDY ON THE SECOND PHASE OF THIS PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT EASED ON THE CITY'S CURRENT NEEDS. ITEM 60 NOTE FOR THE RECORD: R 88-233 appointed the following individuals to the Code Enforcement Board: Mr. Obdulio Piedra (Nominated by Mayor Suarez) and Mr. James Angleton. Jr. (Nominated by Commissioner De Yurre). ITEM 62 A MOTION APPOINTING MESSRS. ROGER BIAMBY AND JOSE SOLANA TO THE CITY OF MIAMI AFFIRMATIVE ACTION ADVISORY BOARD. (Messrs. Biamby and Solana were nominated by Mayor Suarez). ITEM 66 A RESOLUTION GRANTING THE WAIVER FOR THE RENTAL FEE OF THE BAYFRONT PARK AMPHITHEATRE IN CONNECTION WITH THE 1988 MIAMI MAGIC FESTIVAL TO BE CONDUCTED BY THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF GREATER MIAMI, INC. ON APRIL 23, 1988; FURTHER DECLARING THAT SAID EVENT SHALL BE COUNTED AS ONE OF THE THIRTY (30) DAYS RESERVED FOR USE BY THE CITY PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE NO. 10348; FURTHER DIRECTING THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF GREATER MIAMI, INC. TO POST A BOND TO COVER THE COST OF SOLID WASTE FEES AND SERVICES. ITEM 68 A MOTION REFERRING TO THE CITY MANAGER REQUEST RECEIVED FROM REPRESENTATIVES OF THE MICHAEL ALAN WOLF MEMORIAL CONCEPT HOUSE FOR NEGOTIATION OF A CONTRACT TO PERMIT THE USE OF VACANT FIRE STATION NO. 13 LOCATED AT 4850 N.E. 2ND AVENUE AS AN ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE AND AN OUTPATIENT DEPARTMENT; FURTHER DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO COME BACK WITH A FINAL CONTRACT FOR CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COMMISSION. PAGE NO. 3 I V V-if I I. I MOVED: DAWKINS SECOND: KENNEDY UNANIMOUS M 88-234 MOVED: KENNEDY SECOND: PLUMMER UNANIMOUS R d8-236 MOVED: PLUMMER SECOND: KENNEDY UNANIMOUS M 88-238 MOVED: PLUMMER SECOND: KENNEDY UNANIMOUS ITEM 91 A MOTION INSTRUCTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO M 88-239 PREPARE THE APPROPRIATE LEGAL INSTRUMENTS TO MOVED: PLUMMER PLACE ON THE SEPTEMBER BALLOT (FIRST SECOND: KENNEDY PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY) A REFERENDUM QUESTION UNANIMOUS PROPOSING A FOUR-YEAR TERM FOR THE ELECTED MAYOR OF MIAMI. NON -AG A RESOLUTION DECLARING THAT THE MOST ADVANTAGEOUS METHOD TO DEVELOP CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS ON CITY -OWNED WATERFRONT LAND IS BY A UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT PROJECT (UDP), AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PREPARE A DRAFT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR A UDP, AND CONFIRMING THE SETTING OF A PUBLIC HEARING FOR MARCH 24, 1988, AT 3:30 P.M., TO TAKE TESTIMONY REGARDING AN RFP FOR A UDP FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF MARINE - ORIENTED, RECREATIONAL AND BEVERAGE SALES AT THE "MERRILL STEVENS DRYDOCK SITE" AT 2640 SOUTH BAYSHORE DRIVE; TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF AN RFP, TO SELECT A CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM, AND TO APPOINT MEMBERS OF A REVIEW COMMITTEE. R 88-240 MOVED: DAWKINS SECOND: KENNEDY UNANIMOUS 0 a CITY OF MIAMI CITY CIERK REPORT MEETING DATE: March 10. EM 70 A MOTION OF THE CITY CilM1lTSSI0N FFCClf"MENDING ANI STRONGLY URGING THE GREATER MIAMI CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO UNDERTAKE. AS ONE OF THFIR MAIN PROJECTS. A FUNDRAISING PROGRAM TO COMPLETELY RESTORE: (a) THE VETERANS' WAR MEMORIAL AT WOODLAWN CEMETERY. AND ( b ) THE WORLD WAR II MONUMENT THAT USED TO BE IN BAYFRONT PARK. ITEM 73 A MOTION GRANTING A REQUEST BY REPHE.FFNTATIVES OF THE ST. PETER'S CATHEDRAL FOR AN EXTENSION OF TIME FOR PAYMENT OF COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE CONSTRUCTION OF SIDEWALKS, A CONCRETE WALL, ETC., AS REQUIRED BY THE CITY CODE; CONDITIONED UPON THE CHURCH FINDING THE NECESSARY MONIES TO REPAIR THE BROKEN SIDEWALKS AND ITS GUARANTEE NOT TO HOLD THE CITY LIABLE; FURTHER STATING THAT, IN RETURN, THE CITY WOULD ALLOW SAID CHURCH A PERIOD OF FIVE YEARS FOR PAYMENT OF ALL COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH SAID CONSTRUCTION, WITH AN ADDITIONAL TWO YEARS IF IT BECOMES NECESSARY; AND FURTHER SUBJECT TO A YEARLY REVIEW OF SAID MATTER BY THE CITY. ITEM 66 A MOTION EXPRESSING THE COMMISSION'S SUPPORT OF THE "MIAMI MAGIC FESTIVAL AND CONVENTION"; FURTHER INFORMING REPRESENTATIVES OF THE JUNIOR LEAGUE THAT THE CITY COMMISSION WAS SUCCESSFUL IN OBTAINING FOR THEM A DONATION OF $7,500 FROM THE DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY; AND FURTHER PLEDGING TO THE JUNIOR LEAGUE ADDITIONAL EFFORTS BY THE CITY COMMISSION IN TRYING TO EXACT YET ANOTHER CONTRIBUTION FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF OFF- STREET PARKING. ITEM 90 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ALLOCATE AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $500 FROM SPECIAL PROGRAMS AND ACCOUNTS, CONTINGENT FUND IN SUPPORT OF THE ITALIAN RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL AT VIZCAYA TO BE HELD MARCH 19-20, 1988; FURTHER STIPULATING THE EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION' OF DISCOUNT COUPONS FOR SAID EVENT AMONG CITY NEIGHBORHOODS. PAGE NO. 4 M nb-Z4� MOVED: PLUMMER SECOND: DAWKINS UNANIMOUS M bH-244 MOVED: DAWKINS SECOND: PLUMMER UNANIMOUS M 88-245 MOVED: KENNEDY SECOND: PLUMMER UNANIMOUS R 88-246 MOVED: PLUMMER SECOND: KENNEDY UNANIMOUS ITEM 85 A MOTION REFERRING TO THE CITY MANAGER AN M 88-247 OFFICIAL COMPLAINT RECEIVED FROM MS. DANA DORSEY MOVED: KENNEDY CHAPMAN REGARDING POOR CONDITIONS AT THE DORSEY SECOND: PLUMMER DAY CARE CENTER, FOR PROPER ANALYSIS AND UNANIMOUS RECOMMENDATION TO THE CITY COMMISSION. ITEM 81 A MOTION GRANTING REQUESTS FOR FUNDS RECEIVED M 88-248 FROM REPRESENTATIVES OF "KEEP DADE BEAUTIFUL"; MOVED: KENNEDY AND FURTHER DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO SECOND: PLUMMER ALLOCATE AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $30,000 TO BE UNANIMOUS USED BY SAID GROUP FOR OPERATIONAL COSTS IN CONNECTION WITH THEIR PROGRAM. ITEM 82 A RESOLUTION AMENDING SECTION 1 OF RESOLUTION R 88-249 NO. 88-114 ADOPTED FEBRUARY 18, 1988 WHICH MOVED: PLUMMER ALLOCATED AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $15,000 FROM SECOND: KENNEDY SPECIAL PROGRAMS AND ACCOUNTS, CONTINGENT FUND, UNANIMOUS TO COVER THE COST OF CITY SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF THE SAINT PATRICK'S DAY PARADE TO BE HELD MARCH 12, 1988 THEREBY CHANGING THE ALLOCATION TO A CASH GRANT. 0 0 CITY OF MIAMI CITY CIERK REPORT MEETING DATE: March 10. 19�c� PAGE NO. 5 ITEM 83 A MOTION OF THE CITY COMMIS'10N IN Sl1PPORT OF M —250 THE EFFORTS AND PROGRAM OF FLORIDA HOUSING MOVED: PLUMMER COOPERATIVE. INC.; FURTHER GRANTING ITS REQUEST SECOND: KENNEDY FOR THE CITY'S ASSISTANCE IN PREPARING A REQUEST UNANIMOUS TO BE PRESENTED TO THE STATE OF FLORIDA GRANT WHICH WOULD BE USED AS DOWN PAYMENT ON THE PURCHASE OF BUILDINGS TO BE CONVERTED INTO COOPERATIVE UNITS. ITEM 84 A RESOLUTION CONCERNING WALKAMERICA 1988 TO BE R 88-251 CONDUCTED BY THE MARCH OF DIMES BIRTH DEFECTS MOVED: SUAREZ FOUNDATION ON APRIL 16, 1988; AUTHORIZING THE SECOND DE YURRE CLOSURE OF CERTAIN STREETS TO THROUGH VEHICULAR UNANIMOUS TRAFFIC AND CREATING A TEMPORARY PEDESTRIAN MALL. SUBJECT TO THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS BY THE. DEPARTMENTS OF POLICE AND FIRE RESCUE AND INSPECTION SERVICES; ALLOCATING AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $3,500 FROM SPECIAL PROGRAMS AND ACCOUNTS FOR THE RENTAL OF THE COCONUT GROVE EXHIBITION CENTER FOR SAID EVENT PROVIDED THAT SAID ORGANIZATION REIMBURSE THE CITY FOR SAID ALLOCATION IF IT MEETS OR EXCEEDS ITS TARGETED FUNDRAISING GOAL OF $700.000; SUCH AUTHORIZATION AND ALLOCATION BEING SUBJECT TO AND CONTINGENT UPON SAID ORGANIZATION'S COMPLIANCE WITH SUCH ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS AND LIMITATIONS AS MAY BE PRESCRIBED BY THE CITY OF MIAMI. ITEM 88 A MOTION GRANTING REQUEST BY REPRESENTATIVES OF M 88-252 THE NORTHEAST CRIME PREVENTION ASSOCIATION AND MOVED: PLUMMER DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO MAKE AVAILABLE SIX SECOND: DAWKINS SURPLUS VEHICLES TO BE USED BY THIS GROUP IN UNANIMOUS THEIR EFFORTS TO HELP DETER CRIME IN THIS CITY; FURTHER STIPULATING SAID GROUP SHALL BE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR SAID VEHICLES AND MUST INDEMNIFY THE CITY AGAINST THE POSSIBILITY OF ANY LAWSUIT. ITEM 93 A MOTION DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO INSTRUCT M 88-253 THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT TO DO, WITHIN THE EXTENT MOVED: SUAREZ OF ITS ABILITY, A GENERIC AND CONCEPTUAL MASTER SECOND DE YURRE PLAN FOR WATSON ISLAND. NOES: DAWKINS & PLUMMER NON —AG A MOTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION RESTATING ITS M 88-255 POSITION THAT IT DOES NOT INTEND TO SELL FIRE MOVED: KENNEDY STATION NO. 14 (LOCATED AT 141 N.W. 27TH AVENUE) SECOND: DAWKINS IN LITTLE HAVANA, SINCE IT IS BEING PRESENTLY UNANIMOUS USED AS A CHILD CARE FACILITY THROUGH THE CATHOLIC SERVICES BUREAU, ITEM 96 A MOTION INSTRUCTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO M 88-256 PROCEED TO UPDATE THE CITY'S CODE IN CONNECTION MOVED: PLUMMER WITH ALLOWING HORSES IN CERTAIN CITY PARKS AND SECOND: KENNEDY TO DRAFT A PROPOSAL FOR THE COMMISSION'S UNANIMOUS CONSIDERATION WHICH WOULD LIST AND INCORPORATE ALL SIX GUIDELINES, AS STIPULATED AND MORE FULLY DISCUSSED BY THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT BEFORE THE CITY COMMISSION ON THIS SAME DATE; FURTHER DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO COME BACK WITH SAID PROPOSAL FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COMMISSION. 0 0 CITY OR MIAMI CITY CLERK REPORT MEETING DATE: March 10. 1988 PAGE NO. 6 A MOTION REFERRING TO THE CITY ATTORNEY A COMPLAINT RECEIVED FROM MR. DAVID SCHWARTZ. OWNER OF EAST COAST FISHERIES, WHO ALLEGES THAT CITY OF MIAMI POLICE LIEUTENANT O'BRIEN TICKETED MEMBERS OF HIS VALET PARKING SERVICE FOR PARKING CARS ON A PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY; FURTHER REQUESTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO HAVE SAID OFFICER PRESENT AT THE NEXT CITY COMMISSION MEETING TO MORE FULLY EXPLAIN PERTINENT CIRCUMSTANCES IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MATTER. NON -AG A RESOLUTION RESCHEDULING THE SECOND REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING OF MARCH, 1988 TO TAKE PLACE ON MARCH 24. 1988 COMMENDING AT 3:30 P.M. ITEM A MOTION TO CONTINUE AGENDA ITEM 100, NOT TAKEN 100 UP ON THIS DATE, TO THE CITY COMMISSION MEETING SCHEDULED FOR MARCH 24, 1988. APPR WHIRVI-,CITY CLERK m oo-cDi MOVED: DAWKINS SECOND DE YURRE UNANIMOUS R 88-258 MOVED: PLUMMER SECOND: KENNEDY UNANIMOUS M 88-258.1 MOVED: PLUMMER SECOND: KENNEDY UNANIMOUS NOTE: AS APPEARING ON THIS 40 PAGE DOCUMENT WHICH CONSTITUTES A JOURNAL OF CITY COMMISSION PROCEEDINGS, UNLESS A MEMBER OF THE CITY COMMISSION VOTES IN THE NEGATIVE, IS ABSENT OR ABSTAINS FROM VOTING, THE "UNANIMOUS" NOTATION NEXT TO THE VOTE ON EACH AGENDA ITEM MEANS THAT ALL FIVE CITY COMMISSIONERS WERE PRESENT AND VOTED "AYE" ON EACH LEGISLATIVE ITEM. THE NEGATIVE VOTE, PHYSICAL ABSENCE OR ABSTENTION FROM VOTING OF A COMMISSIONER, IF ANY, IS ALSO DULY REFLECTED IN SAID VOTE.