HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 1985-05-09 City Clerk's ReportCITY OF M61AMI
CITY CIERK REPORTS
MEETING DATE: REGULAR ---- MAY 9, 1985- - - CITY HALL -DINNER KEY
A MOTION DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO MEET WITH THE
CHIEF OF POLICE TO DETERMINE THE COST TO THE CITY OF
IMPLEMENTING ADDITIONAL P.S.A. POSITIONS, AS MORE FULLY
OUTLINED BY THE CHIEF OF POLICE ON THIS DATE.
A MOTION APPROVING IN PRINCIPLE A REQUEST MADE BY ROBERT
HERMAN, DIRECTOR OF THE "GREATER MIAMI OPERA", FOR AN
AMOUNT OF $25,000, SAID ALLOCATION INTENDED AS A CONTRI-
BUTION TOWARDS THEIR GENERAL OPERATIONS BUDGET.
A MOTION APPROVING A REQUEST MADE BY REPRESENTATIVES
OF THE "DOMINICAN CULTURE AND HERITAGE GROUP" FOR USE
OF THE JOSE MARTI PARK IN CONNECTION WITH THE 122ND
ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION OF THE "RESTAURACION DE LA
REPUBLICA DOMINICANA", IN OBSERVANCE OF THAT HISTORIC
DAY; FURTHER GRANTING ALL MISCELLANEOUS REQUESTS MADE
BY SAID GROUP IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; AND FURTHER
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ALLOCATE AN AMOUNT
NOT TO EXCEED $5,000 FOR POLICE SERVICES AND SOLID
WASTE SERVICES.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO INITIATE LEGAL PROCEED-
INGS IN THE COURTS OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA AGAINST THE CITY OF
SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA, AND THE POLICE CHIEF OF SAID CITY FOR
HAVING CAUSED WESTON HILL, A M40WN SEX OFFENDER, TO BE SENT TO
MIAMI, FLORIDA, AND TO PURSUE SUCH PROCEEDINGS IF THEY ARE REMOVED
TO THE FEDERAL COURTS WITH THE INCLUSION IN SAID PROCEEDINGS OF
A PETITION FOR INJUNCTIVE RELIEF AGAINST THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA,
CALIFORNIA, AND ITS POLICE DEPARTMENT TO PREVENT SAID CITY FROM
REPEATING ACTIONS OF THIS TYPE IN THE FUTURE: REQUESTING THE CITY
MANAGER TO LODGE FORMAL PROTESTS AND COMPLAINZS CONCERNING THE
CONDUCT OF SANTA MONICA OFFICIALS WITH THE CONFERENCE OF MAYORS,
THE INTERNATIONAL CITY MANAGERS ASSOCIATION, AND THE LEAGUE OF
CITIES REQUESTING THOSE ORGANIZATIONS PLACE SUCH PROTESTS ON THEIR
NEXT POSSIBLE MEETING AGENDA; FURTHER REQUESTING THE FLORIDA CON-
GRFSSIONAL DELEGATION TO HAVE FEDERAL REGULATIONS IMPLEM47M WHICH
WILL PROHIBIT GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES OF ONE STATE FROM SENDING 10CM
OFFENDERS OR INDIVIDUALS WITH KNOWN UNDESIRABLE PROPENSITIES TO
ANOTHER STATE; AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO SEND A COPY OF THIS
RESOLUTION TO EACH MEMBER OF THE FLORIDA CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION,
INCLUDING SENATOR CHILES AND SENATOR HAWKINS.
A MOTION hU'i; iUR!Zl vG AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO
ALLOCATE ONE THIRD OF A $10,000 ALLOCATION REQUEST
IN CONNECTION WITH A PROGRAM UNDER THE SPONSORSHIP
OF THE LOWENBRAU COMPANY WHICH HAS BROUGHT TOGETHER
A COLLECTION OF MOVIES FEATURING THE EVOLUTION OF BLACK
ARTISTS AND THEIR ROLE IN THE MOVIES AND IN THE MEDIA;
SUBJECT TO THE SCHOOL BOARD AND METROPOLITAN DADE COUNTY
LIVING UP TO THEIR OFFER TO EQUALLY MATCH THE CITY
OF MIAMI'S PORTION.
M-85-461
MOVED: DAWKINS
SECOND: CAROLLO
UNANIMOUS
M-85-464
MOVED: CAROLLO
SECOND: PEREZ
UNANIMOUS
M-85-465
MOVED: CAROLLO
SECOND: PEREZ
ABSENT: DAWKINS
R-85-466
MOVED: CAROLLO
SECOND: DAWKINS
UNANIMOUS
M-85-467
MOVED: DAWKINS
SECOND: PLUMMER
UNANIMOUS
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CITY OF MIAMI
CITY CURK REPORTS
tASETINt DATE: REGULAR--- -MAY 9, 1985 PACE NO. 2
A MOTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION RECOMMENDING TO THE
PROMOTERS OF THE "EVOLUTION OF BLACK ARTISTS" MOVIES
PROGRAM, THAT SINCE THEY HAVE OFFERED TO CHOOSE ONE
CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION IN THE BLACK COMMUNITY TO GRANT
THEM A PORTION OF THE PROCEEDS FROM THEIR EVENT, THAT
THEY SHOULD SO GRANT SAID PROCEEDS TO THE UP GROVE
THEATRE GROUP.
A MOTION ALLOCATING AN ADDITIONAL $6,000 TO THE "UPGROVE
THEATRE GROUP", IN ADDITION TO A PRIOR ALLOCATION OF
$4,000, FOR A TOTAL $10,000 ALLOCATION BASED UPON THEIR
STATEMENT THAT METROPOLITAN DADE COUNTY HAD COMMITTED
TO MATCH THE CITY'S FUNDS.
A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING FULL SUPPORT OF THE TRADE EMBARGO
AGAINST THE GOVERNMENT OF NICARAGUA IMPOSED BY PRESIDENT
REAGAN; REQUtSTING THAT THE DADE COUNTY COMMISSION
ADOPT STRICT MEASURES IN ENFORCING THE TRADE EMBARGO
AT THE MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AND THE PORT OF
MIAMI; DECLARING AS PERSONA NON GRATA ALL REPRESENTA-
TIVES ARRIVING IN THE CITY FROM THE SANDINISTA GOVERNMENT
OF NICARAGUA AND ALL REPRESENTATIVES OF COMMERCIAL
ENTERPRISES WHO CONTRIBUTE TO THE STRENGTHENING OF
SAID SANDINISTA GOVERNMENT; FURTHER DIRECTING THE
CITY CLERK TO SEND A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO PRESI-
DENT REAGAN, VICE-PRESIDENT BUSH, ALL MEMBERS OF THE
UNITED STATES CONGRESS AND ALL MEMBERS OF THE DADE
COUNTY COMMISSION.
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A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING AND DECLARING THE WEEK OF
JUNE 30TH TO JULY 4TH AS THE "FAITH WEEK IN THE CITY
OF MIAMI, FLORIDA";FURTHER APPROVING IN PRINCIPLE A FEE
WAIVER AS REQUESTED BY THE EVANGELICAL MINISTRY IN CONNEC-
TION WITH AN EVENT TO BE HELD AT THE MARINE STADIUM DURING
SAID WEEK.
A MOTION GRANTING A REQUEST MADE BY MR. WILLIE GORT,
AS REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DOWNTOWN MERCHANTS' ASSOCIATION,
AUTHORIZING SAID GROUP TO HOLD A "DOWNTOWN SIDEWALK SALE"
ALONG FLAGLER STREET, ON MAY 11, 1985, FROM 9:00-6:00 P.M.
A RESOLUTION ALLOCATING $50,000 FROM THE FYI 84-85 GENERAL
FUND, SPECIAL PROGRAMS AND ACCOUNTS; CONTINGENT FUND,
TO *THEODORE ROOSEVELT GIBSON MEMORIAL FUND, INC." FOR
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THE PERIOD JUNE 1, 1985-MAY 31, 1986, IN SUPPORT OF
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THE THEODORE R. GIBSON UNITY AND COMMUNICATIONS CENTER;
FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO
AGREEMENT WITH THE AFOREMENTIONED ORGANIZATION IN A
FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY.
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS TO THE CITY
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OF MIAMI COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN; DIRECTING
THE CITY MANAGER TO ASSIGN THE SERVICES OF A FULL-TIME
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CITY CLERICAL EMPLOYEE TO SERVE AS A STAFF PERSON TO SAID
COMMISSION; ALLOCATING AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,500
FROM SPECIAL PROGRAMS AND ACCOUNTS, CONTINGENT FUND, TO
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COVER THE COST OF STATIONERY AND A SEPARATE TELEPHONE
LINE FOR USE BY SAID COMMISSION.
M-85-468
MOVED: DAWKINS
SECOND: PLUMMER
UNANIMOUS
M-85-469
MOVED: FERRE
SECOND: DAWKINS
UNANIMOUS
R-85-470
MOVED: PEREZ
SECOND: CAROLLO
UNANIMOUS
R-85-471
MOVED: PEREZ
SECOND: PLUMMER
UNANIMOUS
M-85-472
MOVED: PLUMMER
SECOND: PEREZ
UNANIMOUS
R-85-473
MOVED: PLUMMER
SECOND: PEREZ
UNANIMOUS
R-85-476
MOVED: PLUMMER
SECOND: DAWKINS
ABSENT: CAROLLO
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CITY OF MIAMI
CITY CiERK REPORT$
tAftETIN0 DATE: REGULAR ----MAY 9, 1985
PAGE NO.
A MOTION DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO WORK WITH THE NEW
WASHINGTON HEIGHTS GROUP IN ORDER TO IDENTIFY A SITE
IN THE CITY OF MIAMI WITHIN THE NEXT SIX (6) MONTHS
FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A HOTEL PROPOSED TO BE BUILT; FUR-
THER DIRECTING THAT MISS JACKIE BELL SHALL BE AFFORDED
THE OPPORTUNITY TO BID ON SAID SITE AND PRESENT TO
THE CITY COMMISSION, SIX MONTHS FROM SAID TIME, A COM-
PLETE FINANCIAL PACKAGE IN CONNECTION WITH SAID PROJECT;
FURTHER STIPULATING THAT IF NOTHING HAS MATERIALIZED
A YEAR FROM THIS DATE, THIS PROJECT SHALL BE CONSIDERED
TO BE A DEAD PROJECT.
A RESOLUTION ALLOCATING $2,000 FROM SPECIAL PROGRAMS
AND ACCOUNTS, CONTINGENT FUND, IN SUPPORT OF THE TRINIDAD
AND TOBAGO ORGANIZERS FOR A CARIBBEAN CULTURAL PROGRAM TO
BE HELD AT GUSMAN CULTURAL CENTER ON MAY 24, 1985; SAID
ALLOCATION BEING CONDITIONED UPON SUBSTANTIAL COMPLIANCE
WITH CITY OF MIAMI ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY NO. APM-1-84,
DATED JANUARY 24, 1985.
A RESOLUTION ALLOCATING AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $12,000
FROM THE SPECIAL PROGRAMS AND ACCOUNTS, CONTINGENT FUND,
IN SUPPORT OF THE WEEKEND CONFERENCE ON "CARICOM" TO BE
SPONSORED BY SOUTH FLORIDA BUSINESS LEAGUE AND HELD ON MAY
24 AND 25, 1985; SAID ALLOCATION BEING CONDITIONED UPON METROPOLITAN
DADE COUNTY AND THE PRIVATE SECTOR EACH CONTRIBUTING SPECIFIED AMOUNTS
TOWARD THIS EVENT AND UPON SUBSTANTIAL COMPLIANCE WITH CITY OF MIAMI
ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY NO.APM-1-84, DATED JANUARY 24, 1984.
A RESOLUTION ALLOCATING AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $7,000
FROM SPECIAL PROGRAMS AND ACCOUNTS, CONTINGENT FUND,
IN SUPPORT OF THE ASSOCIATION OF LATIN AMERICAN ART
AND CULTURE, INC., TO COVER THE COST ASSOCIATED WITH
RENTING THE COCONUT GROVE EXHIBITION CENTER FOR A THREE-
DAY CHILDREN'S FESTIVAL TO BE HELD MAY 24-26, 1985;
SAID ALLOCATION BEING CONDITIONED UPON SUBSTANTIAL
COMPLIANCE WITH CITY OF MIAMI ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY
NO. APM-1-84, DATED JANUARY 24, 1985.
A RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE CONTRACT AGREEMENT WITH THE
SMALL BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY CENTER, INC., IN A FORM
ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT
OF FUNDS PROVIDED UNDER THE LOTH YEAR COMMUNITY DEVELOP-
MENT BLOCK GRANT FROM $37,750.00 TO $46,000.00 FOR
THE PURPOSE OF CONTINUING A NEIGHBORHOOD ECONOMIC DE-
VELOPMENT PROGRAM IN THE LITTLE HAVANA COMMERCIAL
DISTRICT.
A RESOLUTION ALLOCATING AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $7,270
FROM SPECIAL PROGRAMS AND ACCOUNTS, CONTINGENT FUND,
TO SEND DISADVANTAGED YOUTH TO SUMMER CAMP IN LAKE
PLACID, FLORIDA, JUNE 23 - AUGUST 24, 1985; SAID ALLOCA-
TION BEING CONDITIONED UPON SUBSTANTIAL COMPLIANCE
WITH CITY OF MIAMI ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY NO. APM-1-
84, DATED JANUARY 24, 1985.
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M-85-477
MOVED: DAWKINS
SECOND: PLUMMER
UNANIMOUS
R-85-483
MOVED: PLUMMER
SECOND: DAWKINS
ABSENT: PEREZ
R-85-484
MOVED: CAROLLO
SECOND: PLUMMER
ABSENT: PEREZ
R-85-485
MOVED: PLUMMER
SECOND: DAWKINS
ABSENT: PEREZ
R-85-486
MOVED: PLUMMER
SECOND: CAROLLO
ABSENT: PEREZ
R-85-487
MOVED: DAWKINS
SECOND: PLUMMER
UNANIMOUS
A MOTION INSTRUCTING THE CITY MANAGER TO IMMEDIATELY
PROCEED WITH THE PREPARATION OF R.F.P.'S IN CONNECTION
WITH THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR REDEVELOPMENT
OF THE OLYMPIA BUILDING; FURTHER DIRECTING THE CITY
MANAGER TO BRING BACK THE R.F.P.' FOR COMMISSION APPROVAL
AS WELL AS TO FORMALIZE COMMISSION APPROVAL OF THE MEMBERS
OF THE SELECTION COMMITTE AND FOR SELECTION OF THE EXTERNAL
AUDITORS.
MOTION ESTABLISHING THE POLICY OF THE CITY COMMISSION
THAT IN CONNECTION WITH MIAMI CENTER I DEVELOPMENT,
THAT A PERMANENT CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY SHALL NOT
BE GRANTED UNTIL JUNE 13, 1985„ AT WHICH TIME THE CITY
COMMISSION WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO REVIEW THIS
ISSUE; FURTHER DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO NOTIFY
ALL INTERESTED PERSONS OF THIS ACTION OF THE CITY COM-
MISSION STRESSING THAT IF BY JUNE 13TH NO EARNEST EFFORT
HAS BEEN MADE TO COMPLY WITH THE CITY'S REQUIREMENTS,
IT SHALL BE WITHIN THE CITY COMMISSION'S POWER TO COMPLETE-
LY CLOSE DOWN BOTH BUILDINGS.
A MOTION ACCEPTING THE ADMINISTRATION'S RECOMMENDATIONS
FOR THE ACQUISITION OF THE HIGHLAND PARK SITE FOR THE
AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROGRAM, AS MORE FULLY OUTLINED BEFORE
THE CITY COMMISSION ON THIS DATE.
A MOTION DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO ASSEMBLE ALL
THE NECESSARY STATISTICAL INFORMATION AND TO ARRANGE
FOR THE NECESSARY PUBLIC HEARINGS TO BEGIN THE PROCESS
OF ACQUISITION OF THE P.B.A. SITE FOR THE AFFORDABLE
HOUSING PROGRAM.
A MOTION GRANTING A REQUEST MADE BY A REPRESENTATIVE
OF THE SOUTH FLORIDA GAY PRIDE COMMITTEE TO HOLD A PARADE
THROUGH COCONUT GROVE ON JUNE 30. 1985, SUBJECT TO EVERY-
THING BEING PAID BY APPLICANT SEVEN DAYS IN ADVANCE
OF THE AFFAIR.
A MOTION DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO PROVIDE TO THE
CITY COMMISSION A COMPLETE AND TOTAL BREAKDOWN WRITTEN
REPORT OF ANY AND ALL COSTS WHICH HAVE BEEN INCURRED
BY THE CITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT
OF WATSON ISLAND INCLUDING, THOUGH NOT LIMITED, EXPENSES
SUCH AS LEGAL FEES, FINANCIAL REPORTS, STAFF-S SALARIES:
ETC.: FURTHER DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO INCLUDE
AS PART OF THE R.F.P. THE PROVISO THAT ALL MONIES HERETO-
FORE SPENT BY THE CITY IN CONNECTION WITH SAID PROPOSED
DEVELOPMENT, SHALL BE BORNE BY THE SUCCESSFULL BIDDER
AND REIMBURSED TO THE CITY'S GENERAL FUND.
A MOTION DEFERRING AGENDA ITEMS NOS. 26, 27, 28, 29 AND
30 OF TODAY'S AGENDA DEALING WITH PROPOSED CHARTER AMEND-
MENTS NOS. 1 AND 2, TO THE NEXT CITY COMMISSION MEETING
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY.
A RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO PROCEED WITH
COMMENCEMENT OF CONSTRUCTION AND THE IMPLEMENTATION
OF THE BAYFRONT PARK REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT PROVIDED
HOWEVER THAT NO FINAL DECISION SHALL BE MADE ON THE
DEMOLITION OF THE LIBRARY BUILDING UNTIL ALL MONIES
OR LETTERS OF CREDIT NEEDED TO BUILD THE BAYFRONT PARK
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT ARE IN THE BANK.
M-85-488
MOVED: DAWKINS
SECOND: PLUMMER
UNANIMOUS
M-85-489
MOVED: PLUMMER
SECOND: CAROLLO
UNANIMOUS
M-85-490
MOVED: DAWKINS
SECOND: CAROLLO
UNANIMOUS
M-85-491
MOVED: DAWKINS
SECOND: PLUMMER
UNANIMOUS
M-85-492
MOVED: DAWKINS
SECOND: PLUMMER
NOES: PEREZ AND
CAROLLO
M-85-504
MOVED: DAWKINS
SECOND: PLUMMER
ABSENT: PEREZ
M-85-515
MOVED: PEREZ
SECOND: PLUMMER
NOES: FERRE
R-85-519
MOVED: CAROLLO
SECOND: PLUMMER
NOES: FERRE
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A MOTION INSTRUCTING AND DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY
TO PREPARE FOR THE NEXT CITY COMMISSION MEETING THE
NECESSARY LEGISLATION FOR A BOND ISSUE QUESTION TO BE
SUBMITTED TO THE ELECTORATE AT THE EARLIEST POSSIBLE
TIME, LEAVING THE AMOUNT OF THE PROPOSED BOND ISSUE
BLANK; AND FURTHER STIPULATING THAT SAID PROPOSED BOND
ISSUE IS INTENDED TO COVER FOR A POSSIBLE SHORTAGE IN FUNDING
WHICH IS BEING ANTICIPATED IN CONNECTION WITH THE PRO-
POSED REDEVELOPMENT OF BAYFRONT PARK.
A RESOLUTION ALLOCATING AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $15,500 FROM
SPECIAL PROGRAMS AND ACCOUNTS, CONTINGENT FUND, IN SUPPORT
OF THE MIAMI-DADE TRADE AND TOURIST COMMISSION TO ALLOW SUCH
AGENCY TO CONTINUE TO OPERATE ITS PROGRAM OF ACTIVITIES PEND
ING RESOLUTION OF OUTSTANDING AUDIT FINDINGS; SUCH ALLOCA-
TION TO BE EXPENDED UPON APPROVAL OF THE CITY MANAGER; FUR-
THER DIRECTING SCHEDULING OF THIS ITEM ON THE MAY 23, 1985
COMMISSION AGENDA FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO PAY
TO JOHN PELL ELLIS, WITHOUT ADMISSION OF LIABILITY, THE
SUM OF FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($50,000) IN FULL AND COM-
PLETE SETTLEMENT OF ANY AND ALL CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST
THE CITY OF MIAMI, UPON THE EXECUTION OF A RELEASE RE-
LEASING THE CITY OF MIAMI FROM ANY AND ALL CLAIMS AND
DEMANDS.
A RESOLUTION RELAXING THE LIMITATIONS ON THE DISPLAY OF
FIREWORKS TO ALLOW THE STAGING OF PYROTECHNIC DISPLAYS IN
THE MIAMI MARINE STADIUM UNTIL 12:00 MIDNIGHT ON MAY 18,
1985, SUBJECT TO THE ISSUANCE OF A PERMIT BY THE DEPARTMENT
OF FIRE, RESCUE AND INSPECTION SERVICES.
A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING FULL SUPPORT OF THE ANTI-
COMMUNIST POSITION PRESENTED BY ERNESTO DE LA FE IN THE
PRIMERA DEMOCRACIA CONTINENTAL COMBATIENTE CONFERENCE;
EXPRESSING FULL SUPPORT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA'S
POSITION IN LATIN AMERICA; FURTHER DIRECTING THE CITY
CLERK TO FORWARD A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO SAID CON-
FERENCE NOW IN SESSION IN SAN SALVADOR.
APPROVED:
RALP G. ONGIE
City Clerk
M-85-520
MOVED: PLUMMER
SECOND: CAROLLO
NOES: FERRE
R-85-521
MOVED: DAWKINS
SECOND: PLUMMER
UNANIMOUS
R-85-522
MOVED: DAWKINS
SECOND: PEREZ
ABSENT: PLUMMER
R-85-523
MOVED: DAWKINS
SECOND: PEREZ
ABSENT: PLUMMER
R-85-524
MOVED: FERRE
SECOND: PEREZ
ABSENT: DAWKINS