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OF MEETING HELD ON
December 27, 1979
PREPARED BY THE OFFICE OF THE CITY
CITY
11B1 ND
0114•1�iciNinFORiva
(REGULAR) December 27, 1979
REQUEST THAT APPROPRIATE RESOLUTION EXPRESSINGTHE
CONDOLENCES OF THE CITY COMMISSION TO THE FAMILY OF
FORMER CITY COMMISSIONER B.E. HEARN BE PREPARED
DISCUSSION OF TRANSITION OF EMPLOYEES SUBJECT TO
LAYOFF
DISCUSSION OF CHRISTMAS PARTY ORGANIZED BY
DEPARTMENT OF LEISURE SERVICES
DISCUSSION OF PERSONS OCCUPYING POLICY MAKING
POSITIONS IN CITY GOVERNMENT
SECOND READING ORDINANE': AMEND SECTION 39-16.1
CITY CODE, REVISING FEE SCHEDULE FOR THE CHILD
DAY CARE PROGRAM
M-79-858
DISCUSSION
M-79-859
DISCUSSION
ORD.9035
DISCUSSION OF OFFICE FURNITURE FOR NEW ADMINISTRATION DISCUSSION
BUILDING
DISCUSSION OF OFF -DUTY POLICEMEN IN COMPETITION.
WITH PRIVATE INDUSTRY
FIRST AND SECOND READING ORDINANCE: AMEND SECTION
1 AND 5 OF ORDINANCE 9000, ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS
ORDINANCE -INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS FOR POLICE
DEPARTMENT BY $12,508 FOR SPECIAL'INVESTIGATION
EMERGENCY ORDINANCE: MODIFYING THE BUDGET FOR THE
3RD YEAR KWANZA FESTIVAL
DISCUSSION
ORD. 9036
ORD. 9037
10 FIRST AND SECOND READING ORDINANCE: AMEND SECTIONS ORD. 9038
2 AND 5 OF ORDINANCE NO.9000, THE ANNUAL
APPROPRIATIONS, BY APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR REPLACEMENT
FROM MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT -MOTOR POOL MAINTENANCE
DIVISION
11 FIRST AND SECOND READING ORDINANCE: AMEND SECTION -1 ORD. 9039
OF ORDINANCE NO. 8719, SUMMARY GRANT APPROPRIATIONS
ESTABLISHING FOUR NEW TRUST AND AGENCY >FUNDS -
"CETA TITLE II-B" "CETA TITLE "II-D CONSOLIDATED",
"CETA TITLE IV" AND "CETA TITLE VI"ETC.
12 FIRST AND SECOND READING ORDINANCE: AMEND SECTIOG I ORD. 9040
OF ORDINANCE NO. .8719,,SUMMARY GRANT APPROPRIATIONS
ESTABLISHING TWO NEW TRUST AND AGENCY FUNDS ENTITLED
"OPENING DOORS TO LEISURE" AND PARK REHABILITATION
FOR THOSE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS"; APPROPRIATING FUNDS
13 FIRST READING ORDINANCE: AMEND SECTIONS 16-38 FIRST READING
THROUGH 16-46 OF THE CITY CODE BY REQUIRING PUBLIC
ADVERTISEMENT AND OPEN. COMPETITIVE BIDDING BEFORE
SALE, CONVEYANCE, DISPOSITION, ETC. OF PROPERTY
OWNED BY THE CITY. OF MIAMI, THE DEPARTMENT OF
OFF-STREET PARKING AND THE DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY
14 FIRST READING ORDINANCE:ESTABLISH ON -STREET AND OFF-
STREET METERS, DECAL PARKING, GARAG ES,1,3,4, ETC
AND RATIFYING AND CONFIRMING ALL ACTS FO THE OFF
STREET PARKING BOARD
FIRST READING
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CIiMIKIIEHMMID4
(REGULAR) December 27, 1979
15 FIRST READING ORDINANCE: AMEND SUBSECTION (b) FIRST READING
OF SECTION 39-2 OF THE :CITY CODE -ESTABLISH A
SURCHARGE FEE FOR USE OF CITY SHOWMOBILE OUTSIDE
OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
16 FIRST READING ORDINANCE: MODIFY THE FISCAL YEAR FIRST READING
1980 BUDGETS FOR THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION
17 DEFERRAL OF CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL DEFERRAL
YEAR 1980 BUDGET FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM
AND PROMOTION
18 AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE CONTRACT FL-09 R-79-860
0038 BETWEEN DADE COUNTY AND CITY OF MIAMI FOR STATI(>
AREA DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT PLANNING SERVICES -
INCREASING CONTRACT AMOUNT TO $323,000
19 FIRST READING ORDINANCE: AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 8719 BY
ESTABLISHING TWO NEW TRUST AND AGENCY FUNDS:
"RAPID=TRANSIT<STATION AREA DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT";
AND "DOWNTOWN PEOPLE MOVER PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING''
PROGRAM I" AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THEIR'OPERATIC'I
20 AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO LEASE AGREEMENT
WITH STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, FOOD STAMP PROGRAM, FOR
LEASE OF SPACE IN THE LITTLE HAVANA COMMUNITY'
CENTER
21 APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE EXECUTION OF A PROJECT
CONTRACT IN THE CITY OF MIAMI, DADE 8-12
(TOWNPARK); A PROJECT CONTRACT DADE 8-1 (WYNWOOD)
AND DADE 8-11 (LITTLE HAVANA)
22 APPROVING THE COMMUNITY -BASED RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES
STUDY IN PRINCIPLE
23 REQUEST THAT THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
DIRECT THE PREPARATION AND ADOPTION OF A COUNTY-
WIDE COMMUNITY BASED RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES PLAN
24 REQUEST GOVERNOR OF FLORIDA PROPOSE LEGISLATION
TO ESTABLISH STATE LICENSING REQUIREMENTS FOR
COMMUNITY BASED RESIDENTIAL FACILITY IN THE HEALTH
CARE AND CORRECTIONAL SYSTEMS -DIRECT THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF A CENTRAL STATE REGISTRY OF
COMMUNITY BASED RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES
25 AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT
TO AGREEMENT WITH STRESAU, SMITH AND STRESAU TO
PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR DEVELOPMENT OF
BUENA;VISTA PARK AND MELROSE APRK; REDUCE DESIGN
FEE FROM $26,808 TO $20,987.98
26 ACCEPT PLAT ENTITLED ASSOCIATES TRACT, ETC.
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY CLERK TO
EXECUTE THE PLAT
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R-79-861
R-79-862
R-79-863
R-79-864
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CITYI ��T ISSIS_OFOEGULAR MEETING_
OF FlARIIaA
(REGULAR) DECEMBER 27, 1979
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SUBJECT
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DINANCE OR
SOUlTION NO.
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ACCEPT GIFT OF REAL PROPERTY AT 240 N.W. 11TH STREET
IMPLEMENT PLAN TO REHABILITATE SAME, ETC.
DETERMINE THE PUBLIC NEED AND NECESSITY FOR
ACQUIRING THE FEE SIMPLE TITLE TO PROPERTY
TO BE USED FOR A PUBLIC PARK, ETC.
ACQUIREMENT OF SCULPTURAL WORK OF ART BY ARNALDO
POMODORO TO BE PART OF THE CITY'S ART IN PUBLIC
PLACES FOR THE NEW CITY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
CONFIRM CONNOR L. ADAMS AND WILLIAM J. RABUN AS
MEMBERS TO THE MIAMI CITY GENERAL EMPLOYEE'S
RETIREMENT BOARD
CONFIRM RICHARD WITT AND A.G. SHERMAN AS MEMBERS
OF THE CIVIL SERVICE BOARD OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
CONFIRM -DAMES W. REESE AND JAREMKO AS MEMBERS TO
THE MIAMI CITY EMPLOYEE'S RETIREMENT SYSTEM
AUTHORIZE CLOSING OF CERTAIN STREETS FOR THE THREE
KINGS -ORANGE BOWL PARADE, JANUARY 6,`1980,;ETC.
DEFERRAL OF CONSIDERATION OF NEW OFFICE EQUIPMENT
FOR THE NEW ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
ACCEPT BIDS: NORTHSIDE MOTORS, INC., GMC TRUCK
AND COACH DIVISION, HARLEY DAVIDSON OF MIAMI,
REPLACEMENT VEHICLES` FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF
BUILDING AND VEHICLE AND MAINTENANCE
APPOINT COMMISSIONER"ARMANDO LACASA AS VICE -MAYOR OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 1980
DISCUSSION OF CRIME' RATE AND INCREASE IN HOMICIDE
RATE
PERSONAL APPEARANCE: VICTOR LOGAN IN CONNECTION
WITH THE MIAMI SUMMER BOAT SHOW
RECEIVE, OPEN, AND READ SEALED BIDS FOR POINT VIEW
HIGHWAY :IMPROVEMENT -H-4309.
CONFIRM ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR CONSTRUCTION OF
SHENANDOAH HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENT, SECTION "A",
H-4362.
CONFIRM`ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR CONSTRUCTION OF SECTION
"B", SHENANDOAN HIGHWAY IMP'ROVEMENT`H=4365
PRESENTATIONS, PLAQUES, PROCLAMATIONS
AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT
BETWEEN METROPOLITAN DADE COUNTY AND THE CITY OF
MIAMI FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PLANNING -ACTIVITIES
RENDERED, ETC.
PERSONAL APPEARANCE:MR.SERGIO VIDALCAIRO-REQUEST
FOR ZONING CHANGE-600 BEACOM BOULEVARD.
R-79-868
R-79-869
R-79-870
R-79-871
R-79-872
R-79-873
R-79-874
DEFERRAL
R-79-875
R-79-876
DISCUSSION
DISCUSSION
R-79-877
R-79-878
R-79-879
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PRESENTATIONS.
R-79-880
M-78-881'`
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(REGULAR) DECEMBER 27, 1979
APPROVE PARTIAL COMPLIANCE MEASURES BY THE DEVELOPER
OF.MIAMI CENTER (BALL POINT) -WITH VARIANCE EXTENSION
AS SET FORTH IN RESOLUTION NO. 79-848-B
APPROVE PARTIAL COMPLIANCE MEASURES BY THE DEVELOPER
OF MIAMI CENTER (BALL POINT) -WITH CONDITIONAL USE
EXTENSION AS SET FORTH IN RESOLUTION NO. 79-848-A.
PERSONAL APPEARANCE: MR. GEORGE ADAMS, IN RELATION
TO .RECOMMENDATIONS FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND
REDEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES IN MODEL CITIES
ACCEPT BID: FOR 1,000 FOLDING CHAIR FROM KRUEGER
METAL PRODUCTS, INC. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF STADIUMS ANE
MARINAS.
REQUEST ADMINISTRATION TO SCHEDULE APPROPRIATE
COMMENDATION TO FORMER CITY COMMISSIONER ROSE GORDON
FOR HER MANY YEARS OF SERVICE.
CONSENT AGENDA
ACCEPT COMPLETED WORK OF M.E.T. CONSTRUCTION,IMC.'
FOR HOSE DRYING TOWERS -INCREASE AMOUNT 'IN THE CONTRACT`
TO $1,800, ETC.
ACCEPT COMPLETED WORK BY INTERCOUNTY CONSTRUCTION
CORPORATION FOR CRESTWEED SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENT
SR-543-C, ETC.
AUTHORIZE CITY OF MIAMI TO ACCEPT TWO (2)
WARRANTY DEEDS AND RECORDING OF SAID DEEDS
AMEND SECTION 1 OF RESOLUTION NO.40132
GRANTING THE CLOSURE, ABANDONMENT, ETC . , FROM
PUBLIC USE OF N.W. 36TH STREET BETWEEN N.W. 36TH
STREET AND INTERCHANGE AND N.W. 36TH STREET
("SPEAR AND FELDSTEIN SUB)
AMEND SECTION 1 OF RESOLUTION 79-133 GRANTING THE
CLOSURE, ABANDONMENT, ETC. FROM PUBLIC USE N.W.
37TH STREET BETWEEN 36TH INTERCHANGE AND N.W. 5TH
AVENUE
ACCEPT COMPLETED WORK BY JOE REINERTSON EQUIPMENT
COMPANY FOR CITY WIDE SANITARY SEWER EXTENSIONS
IMPROVEMENT SR-5448-C;ETC.
AMEND SECTION 2 OF RESOLUTION NO. 79-558, LYNDALE
SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENT SR-5462-S, BY ADDING
A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND
ACCEPT BID OF PAN AMERICAN SURVEYS, INC. FOR CITY
OF MIAMI AERIAL SURVEY FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF
PUBLIC WORKS,. ETC.
ACCEPT BID OF THE SAND BOX FOR 2,000 CUBIC YARDS OF
TOP SOIL FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS FOR OLD SMOKEY
PARK IMPROVEMENT
R-79-882
R-79-883
DISCUSSION
R- 79-884
M-79-885
R- 79-886
R-79-887"
R-79-888
R-79-889
R-79-890
R-79-891
R-79-892
R-79-893
R-79-894
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ACCEPT BID OF RACAL MILGO INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC.
FOR THE FIRE SYSTEM MODEM TEST EQUIPMENT FOR THE
DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTERS AND COMMUNICATIONS, ETC.
ACCEPT BID OF JUELLE BROTHERS ROR BUILDING DEMOLITION
FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING AND ZONING -INSPECTIONS
REPORT ON INCREASE IN MAJOR CRIMES IN MIAMI AREA
DISCUSSION OF SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICT FOR THE
DOWNTOWN AREA
PERSONAL APPEARANCE: VICTOR LOGAN, SUMMER BOAT SHOW
PERSONAL APPEARANCE: IDA MARIA SEVASCO
R-79--895
R-79-896
DISCUSSION
DISCUSSION
DISCUSSION
DISCUSSION
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COPMIISSION OF MIAMI, FLORIDA
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On the 27th day of December, 1979, 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 9:05 A.M., by Vice -Mayor
J. L. Plummer, Jr. with the following members found to be present:
Vice -Mayor J. L. Plummer, Jr.
Commissioner Armando Lacasa
Commissioner (Rev.) Theodore R. Gibson'
ABSENT: Commissioner Joe Carollo
Mayor Maurice A. Ferre
ALSO PRESENT WERE:
Joseph R. Grassie, City Manager
R. L. Fosmoen, Assistant City Manager
George F. Knox, City Attorney
Ralph G. Ongie, City Clerk
Matty Hirai, Assistant City Clerk
An invocation was delivered by Reverend Gibson who then led those
present in a pledge of allegience to the flag.
On a motion duly made and seconded, the minutes of July 27,
September 13, and November 14, were approved.
1. REQUEST THAT APPROPRIATE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE CONDOLENCES
OF THE CITY COPMIISSION TO THE FAMILY OF FORMER CITY COMMISSIONER
B. E. HEARN BE PREPARED
Mr. Plummer: A motion by Father Gibson seconded by Lacasa, that the
Clerk be instructed to formulate the appropriate certificate to be
presented to the Hearn family. All in favor say I.
The following motion was introduced by Commissioner Gibson, who
moved its adoption:
MOTION NO. 79-858
A MOTION REQUESTING THE APPROPRIATE CITY OFFICIALS
TO PREPARE AND FORWARD A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE
CITY COMMISSION'S CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY OF
FORMER CITY COMMISSIONER B. E. HEARN ON THE SAD
OCCASION OF HIS UNTIMELY DEATH
Upon being seconded by Commissioner Lacasa, the motion was passed.
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES:
Vice -Mayor J. L. Plummer, Jr.
Commissioner Armando Lacasa
Commissioner (Rev.) Theodore R. Gibson
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NOES: None
ABSENT:
Commissioner Joe Carollo
Mayor Maurice A. Ferre
DISCUSSION OF TRANSITION OF EMPLOYEES
Mr. Plummer: For the members of the public, the Mayor will not be
present today, which means, we'll get finished in a hurry. (LAUGHTER)
The City Commission will go on a break about quater of eleven for the
Orange Bowl luncheon today. So, we will ask the spirit of cooperation.
I: will tellyou that the Mayor called me, I assume as he did the
rest of the Commission, on Christmas day, from Vermont to complain
very bitterly that the temperature was very warm, it was fourty-five
degrees, there was no snow on the ground for the intent purpose
of being there to snow ski, and that it was very foggy, and I told
him that being the Mayor of Miami, he ought to get his butt home.
Merry Christmas. All right, the new agendas are out. Item two has
been withdrawn. We'll proceed with Committe of the Whole item "A".
Mr. Grassie, a discussion report on the employees subject to layoff.
Mr. Grassie: Mr. Vice -Mayor, and members of the City Commission this
item is here at the previous request of the City Commission. It is
for your information..Mr. Vice -Mayor, I was staring to indicate
that we are not going to ask the City Commission for a vote or a
policy decision atthis point. This is strictly for the information
and the updating of the City Commission, and I would like to ask
Bob Krause to initiate the discussion with you.
Mr. Plummer: Mr.'Krause. First of all, let me say Mr. Krause...
Father Gibson: Mr. Mayor
Mr. Plummer Father Gibson.
Father Gibson: I would hope that we would welcome him back.
Mr. Plummer: That's what I was getting ready to do.
Father Gibson: I'm sorry, you go ahead.
Mr. Plummer: No, no...
Father Gibson: No, I just called it to your attention...
Mr. Plummer: Father, it's better to come from a preacher than an
undertaker after a man has survived a heart attack. (LAUGHTER)
Father, when he stands at that podium today and says, Mr. Plummer,
I'm glad to see you, he really means it. (LAUGHTER)
Mr. Krause, it is nice to have you back, sir. We promise not to do
anything of a serious nature today to have you digress back to your
former position of illness.
Mr. Robert Krause: Mr. Vice -Mayor, members of the City Commission, ;I
thank you for that warm welcome. I'm happy to be prayed over and to
avoid the funeral home, and it is good to be back. My report to you
deals with sixty-five employeeswhowere originally placed in a special
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fund on October 17th-in order to delay their layoffs for a period of
ninety days which is now scheduled to end on January 17., 1980. Our
staff in HRD has been working with these employees and with the other
city departments in an attempt to find alternate sources of employment..
In either in City departments or in private employment. As many .as
sixteen different staff members in HRD have worked on some phase of.
this process. On December 21, I sent a memo to the City Manager which
he forwarded to members of the Commission, that summarizes the activities
that we've taken, and I won't repeat that. The results have been
somewhat less than what we had hoped and probably a little better than
we actually expected. The current results as of this morning are these
Three employees who were scheduled for layoffs have been advanced to
higher level positions in the City government. An additional two
employees of the original sixty-five were dismissed for cause during
this period. One of the employees did not return to his'assignment, and
another employee was dismissed for using sick leave while he worked
on another job. Four employees have actually been placed in other
equivalent positions.' There is a fifth one whose papers are still in
process. The papers haven't returned to us as of this morning, so there
are actually four that were placed. There are one, two, three, four...
five, six additional employees who are scheduled to be placed when the
special fund terminates January 17. Those six include the one employee
that I mentioned whose papers are already in process. One employee
retired in October and another employee retired in December. We got
those papers just yesterday. We expect that there will be two
custodians who will be placedin, temporary positions after January 17,
and those names will depend on who has the most seniority on January 17.
The situation changes on kind of a day to day basis but we expect to
place two there. Then finally, if worse comes to worse, which it probably
will, there are seven employees who said that they would be willing
to go on stand-by in ,the Solid Waste Department as Stand-by Laborers
where the City could assure fairly steady employment, but if...they
are not pleased about this because it is not as attractive work as
what they have been doing. My memo to the City Manager indicated that
there were eight such employees. A recount of our records indicate
that there are only seven, who are willing to do this. That produces
for us a total of about twenty-six employees which is approximately
forty percent of the total that we were dealing with originally. The
other sixty percent we do not have any specific plans for. Many of those
employees have indicated to us that they did not even wish to be referred
.for lob interviews in private employment until or unless they were actually
laid off. Ten employees have accepted referrals to the private, have
been interviewed but have not yet been offered jobs. They are still
waiting for a decision on their status The report that I've given you
so far does not deal with the employees in the Tourism Promotion Department.
Their status is somewhat different. I can report on that if the
Commissioners wish or answer any otner yuestious you may have.
Mr. Plummer: Well, give us the bottom line.
Mr. Krause: The bottom line is that on Tourism and Promotion, it looks
like the bulk of those employees will be taken care of even by...a
number of them have transferred to Dade County. Several of them will
most likely be placed in the Public Information Office assuming adoption
of an appropriation by the Commission which is another item on your
agenda today. And, relatively few of them may wind up being laid off.
Mr. Grassie: No, none of them. At last count, none of them should be
Laid off. Assuming that we approve the budget modification that
is in front of you today.
Father Gibson: I didn't hear'it.
Mr. Grassie: I said Commissioner, assuming that we approve the budget
modification that is in front of you today for Tourism and Promotion, that
in that case, between the transfers to other City Departments and the
positions that would be absorbed by that budget transfer, none of the
DEC 271979
people from this particular activity, that is Tourism and Promotion, would
be laid off. They would all be either transferred to other operations
or would be absorbed by the change that you're proposing...that's being
proposed to you.
Mr. Plummer: Mr. Krause, excuse me, Father, go ahead.
Father Gibson: Go ahead, J. L.
Mr. Plummer: Mr. Krause, let me ask you a question. It was the intent
of this Commission back...what, Mr. Grassie November when we passed the
budget?
Mr. Grassie: October 15th.
Mr. Plummer: That no new employees would be hired until or possibly
all of the employees who were in the process of possibly being terminated
were absorbed. Do I have your assurances this morning, Mr. Krause, that
that policy was complied with?
Mr. Krause: I'm not sure I know of my own. personal knowledge, Commissioner,..
Mr. Plummer: Would you check of somebody in your office that does have
that personal knowledge?
Mr. Grassie Mr. Krause has been out of the office, of course,..
Mr. Plummer: I understand, sir. I understand.
Mr. Grassie: For two months during that period.
Mr. Krause: Mr. Vice Mayor, the answer is that some employees, some
new employees have been hired and that brings us. to what is one of the
problems which is
Mr. Grassier Well, the question is whether employees have been hired
who have the same kind of skills for the kind of job that we are talking
about which is basically custodial or related kinds of activities.
Mr. Krause: Okay, the answer to that is no. But...
Mr. Grassie: I mean, you know. obviously, we may have hired a secretary
which has no relationship to:filling a job with a custodian.
Mr. Plummer: .What you're saying is then, that one that is proposed
to be terminated was not a secretary. In other words,, Mr. Grassie, it
was the intent of this Commission that all employees who presently
were on payroll whenever possible, were to be used in hiring...in new
jobs' or vacancies prior to.turning to the outside for new help. And
I want assurances that that policy was complied with.
Mr. Grassie: Yeah, and I want to get that very clearly. Bob, maybe
whoever your staff person is .
Mr. Krause: No, this I can answer.
Mr. Grassie: You can answer that question. All right.
Mr. Krause: Nobody has been hired into a job for which one of the
employees in the special fund was qualified. We are having some
current differences of opinion with some of the departments over exactly
what that means. And for that reason, we are holding some jobs vacant.
And it is a process of trying to sort.out whether some of the new jobs
that were created in the budget, for example, request special skills
that are sufficiently different that what the employees have, that the
department should be able to hire•new employees or whether they should
be required to place people who may have only marginal qualifications
and could be trained.
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Mls-Ptri Mr. Kraescme training andathatlthose employees could
nize
also that it might takethem. I think
be specially trained for the purposes of retaining
that the overall intent of this Commission,
as 1 recall setCatfactor
of two years, that anyone with two yearsofCot grabs.
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be retained. And any one under two years would have to go up
If I recall the two years or whatever. I also
arectuSall mawhakingome the
off
statement that any one who was on P I used. 50, whaat: are.:.
of probation is I think the terminology that that you forsee,
saying now? How many people are being proposed,
to being laid -off?
Mr. Krause: Approximately forty which would not include people who
would voluntarily accept positions as standby laborers. Those would be
in addition to the forty. .Thirty-nine, maybe thirty-eight.
Mr. Plummer: Father.
Father Gibson: Let me ask a question. Mr. Krause
ike thsince gentle aertsaidt
I'm the priest and he is the undertaker,
the mike so the strain won't be on you.
Mr. Plummer Which gentleman, Father?
Father Gibson: That gentleman who had all the
answers
nhat you ministry
had to
go get'them from. Right., See. that's where
toh certify
we don't want to overtax you, my brother. You are going
that what Mr. Plummer has asked iscorrect and true?
Mr. Rene Larrieu: That is correct, Father.
Mr. Plummer: For the record, your name, sir.
Mr. Larrieu: Yes, sir. My name is Rene Larrieu, Personnel Supervisor
with Human Resources.
Father Gibson: I see. All right, I hope you understand that if we
find out...if I find out later,.I have nothing to do with many other
Commissioner, I'm speaking for Theodore, that's this gUy. I'm going
to be hard as hell to get along with. hu ht case
taube I belierriedve,
ou1 band elil e don't
that the intent of this Commission g
believe any game playing ought to take place. When I hear...you know,
maybe that bothers me. Now, let me raise a question. Are you certain
that those people that we presently aehemployeddcouldthernott lhs ave:fteen
trained to take those jobs that youall
Mr. Larrieu: That's correct, Father.
Father Gibson: All right, I just want to make sure now. I don't want
them coming to me. privately, or otherwise. If they do privately,
I'm going to bring you right back here and I want the record to, reflect
what I'm saying. And I believe that this Commission ought to be,
unmerciful with you or anybody else who is responsible. Okay? I'm
giving you an opportunity to CYA. Do you know what that is?
Mr. Larrieu: Yes, I certainly do.
Father Gibson: All right, we're in business. You understand. Good.
enough, I hear you.
Mr. Grassier Mr. Vice -Mayor?
Mr. Plummer: Yes.
Mr. Grassie: I think for...I think Father Gibson brings up a good
point And I think for clarity,' we need to get in front of you some
specific examples of the kinds of positions that are being talked about
so that we're all saying the same'thing.
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Mr. Plummer: Well Mr. Grassie, I have no problem with that, and by the.
way, for my Latin collegue who does not know CYA, it has to be CYC, I'm
told. So Father, in the future, if you would:..
Father Gibson: All right, CYC or CYA. (LAUGHTER) Okay, I want you
to know I know both languages. CYA or CYC. Either one for my Latin
brothers, that's CYS, for Anglo Saxon Americans, and Blacks especially,
CYA. Okay? Now, before we finish this matter, I would hope we bring
the union people who represent those people here and give us all ,the
assurance, because let me tell you this, I feel a sense of obligation to
the people who join
oin the Cit, that we don't just let them out
and that we arenot fair by them. Okay? So you know, I'm going to
ask for those folks to be heard right after you. Okay? We're together.
Mr. Plummer:- Mr. Krause, let me just make a statement because, you know,'
sometimes the lack of communication is bad. You made a statement that
bothers me. It bothers me to the point that at a later time it's going
to be a problem. You made a statement, if I remember correctly,•that
said that there is some misunderstanding with some department heads.
Mr. Krause,` what I want to tell you is, there might be some misunderstanding
with department heads but there is no misunderstanding with this Commission.
Now, I would tell you, sir, that if you have any.misunderstanding, to
CYA, CYC, you'd better come here and get that misunderstanding understood,
because it is your neck on the line. Not yours, Mr. Grassie's of course.
I think this Commission was very, very clear. There was no misunderstanding
with this Commission. And I just, you know, feel as Father feels, that
we have...these people showed their loyalty to us, and this is our way
of trying to do the same for them. And with that, there is no misunderstanding.
So', I don't want to have to come back here on the loth of January to have
a full scale, blown out situation which I feel; can be understood right now.
So, if there is any misunderstanding, I say to you lets clear it up right
now and lets go forward the way this Commission has set its policy.
Mr. Grassie, you wanted to give an example, or whatever you, want, sir..
Mr. Grassier Well, I don't have a specific example, but I think -that
some can be brought out. For example, I understand that one of the
questions that departments have raised is, that in some cases, they
have been training a person within their department for promotion. Now,
the question comes up in the mind of the department head should he
promote that person, very often a CETA employee, who is, you know,
sooner or.later going to be terminated, should he promote that person,
or should he have a lateral transfer of a person who is going to be
laid -off some place else? And what the department would prefer to do
very often, because the parson has been in training in the department
for some time, is to promote the person whose there. Now, I think
that those, kinds of situations are probably the sorts of, things that
Mr. Krause is talking about. But if there is any other kind of situation
that he is talking about then I think that we need to bring it out
now.
Father Gibson: Let me react. I have no problem with what I hear you
saying,providinl you could prove to us, not you, the person who is making
the decision that the person that they want to take is so much dog gone
better than the person whose already employed by the City on a permanent.
status. Because I run a church and I don't want anybody to tell me
the organist, ought to be or that, this organist can't cut the mustard.
Do you know what I mean? But we have a responsibility, my bretheren, to
protect those people that we have on a_ permanent status. And if there
is any doubt what I am for, keeping those that you have and let those that
you are hoping for stand at the door and knock. Okay? I want everybody
to understand.
Mr. Krause: Mr. Vice -Mayor, and members of the Commission, it may be
helpful if I discuss two examples; both of them in the Fire Department,
both of which I've discussed with Chief Brice. And Chief Brice is
I think, you know, one of our most conscientious department directors,.
he's been most helpful and cooperative with our department, but we have
two issues that affect the Fire Department in a very legitimate way.
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One is that there is a position in the Communications operation of the
Fire Department, where they have been -preparing a female employee, by
the name of Margaret Ayers, through training courses and on the job
work experience for an advancement. We also have an employee scheduled
for lay-off who is a mail clerk, by name of Harold Marks. The Fire
Chief says that Margaret Ayers is much better qualified to do the job
than theemployee that is available through transfer, because that
employee has not had training to do the job. The other case involves
some new positions of Fire Safety Specialist which were created in this
years budget for the Fire Department. We have a few people who could
be tranferred in who meet minimal qualifications and with some substantial
training could be developed to do that job. But what the Fire Department
is really looking for are people who have prior construction experience,
who can step in and do a job with fairly minimal training. That's the
type of situation where we have-competiting values. The value of trying
to place people who are scheduled for lay-off or, the value of trying
to allow a department' to do the most effective job that it can. And some
of these things-I...you know, some have been very easy and clear cut.
They've resolved themselves. Others are not all that clear cut and we
have some of those and we are still working on them. And I expect
that I'll be talking with Mr. Grassie about these within the next few
days or a week.
Mr. Plummer: Mr. Krause, I think it would be very good, sir, if tomorrow
some timeyou deliver to each Commissioner a complete list of all people
who have been newly hired from October the 15th to the present date, and
what they were hired for. And then you supply us with a second list.
Those who have been proposed to be terminated. Not the ones that you have
found jobs for. 'And think if you put that on our desk tomorrow, we will
be able to easily see what in fact the whole story is.
Mr. Krause: I will be able to give you by toinorrow, this report.
Father Gibson: Let me react. I have mixed emotions. Did we know at the
time, lets say in October, that these changes had to be made. Did we
give those people an opportunity to either update themselves or not
update themselves? That would be a question for me. Yet, I want to tell
you, I'm very reluctant to tell the Fire Chief what to do. Very
reluctant. I want to make' sure that the people who hear me are not
mislead. I'm very very reluctant. Because you are playing with life
and death, man. I haven't been able to bring a single person back
in my thirty-four years right here in the Grove. I've tried, I mean,
I've tried man and I just haven't brought anybody back. So I may...
that bothers me. That's a real...but I would hope that we at least,
that there should have been some effort made to equip these people, you
know?
Mr. Plummer: Let me ask you, Mr. Krause. When are these people that are
proposed to be terminated, what is teh date?
Mr. Krause: January 17.
Father Gibson: I didn't hear.
Mr. Plummer: January 17th I think was the answer. Mr. Krause, let me
tell you where I'm at. I want, you to understand. If on January the loth,
the next City Commission meeting...Father, you listen to this. If' you
tell me that all of the people who are being proposed to be terminated have
not found jobs, I'm going, to offer a motion before this Commission.' I
want you to understand this. An absolute freeze on hiring. Now, I don't
want to live with that, and you don't want to live`, with that. I just
honestly feel that if a concerted effort is made to, save, those employees,
it can be done. Now, you're a master at that job, and as a master,I
think you can accomplish what this Commission, the sense of responsibility
that we have to those people. I want to tell you, that's where I'm at.
On January the loth, if you tell me there are proposals to be terminations.
I'm telling you, and I don't think there is any question where my second
is gong to come from, I'm going to put an absolute freeze, and lets say,
let the chips fall where they may. So that's where I'm at. Any other
members of the Commission'wish...Mr. Sherman.'
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Mr. A. G. Sherman: Mr. Plummer, and members of the Commission, my name
is A. G. Sherman, President of AFSCME Local 1907. I appreciate
your concern, Mr. Plummer, on your motion or statement of the motion
you may make. We are concerned with the progress...
Mr. Plummer: I don't want to make it.
Mr. Sherman: We are concerned with the progress that has taken place.
Between the eighth and nineth week progress mark, I checked with Mr. Larrieu,
in Human Resource, I found, that five people out of the number had been
transitioned. Of that number, it seems awfully lax in the responsibility
of that department to find placement for these people. It seems that,
with any concern or work within the departments, there certainly could
have relocated these people. And I also would like to bring to the
attention of the Commission that the transition list of the CETA people,
I think there were some classifications which were transitioned which
were related to the positions of these people that are laid -off of the
sixty-five employees. So I think some of these people have been hired
in opposition to the lay-off of these sixty-five people which was Mr.
Gibsons concern. So, I would welcome your motion on the loth, Mr. Plummer,
and approach that fact, and I would appreciate getting some information
ourselves as to who has been transitioned and who will be put on the
list of in -hiring.
Mr. Plummer: Mr. Grassie, let me have an understanding with you, just
so I'm not misunderstood and look like the Grinch, as my children call
me.. Mr. Grassie, I'm not saying, and'I don't think Father is, that a
person who is proposed to be terminated today, has to be given the job.
of exactly the same lateral move. Okay? I'm saying that that person
should be afforded the opportunity of remaining with the City. Now,
maybe he has to take a step down, okay? 'But he still has the chance
to come back and advance from that point. But I'm just saying, for any
persons hired with this City, a new person, that we protect those who
have shown their loyalty to us. And, there is must no way, Mr. Grassie,
that anybody that can convince me, and we have near four thousand
employees that work for this City, an average turnover, I would assume
of ten percent is within line I'know of one that retired yesterday,.
and I'm going to be watching that position to see who is put into that
postion. So I'm just saying, I think you sense the feeling of this,
Commission. I hope you do.
Mr. Grassie Yes, I have had no misunderstanding or doubt about that
from the beginning, Commissioner, and we agree, really, with the sentiment.
I think two points have to be made. One, we're .talking about positions
about two thirds of these positions are of a custodial nature, which
means that they are at the beginning point, or the bottom of the ladder.
There is no place to go down for most of them. But the other point
that we have to make, is that so far, the employees who have been offered...
most of the employees who have been offered a step down have refused
to take, it. And that is, I think, a reflection of the fact that they
feel that maybe the City Commission will do something else for them. And
until they have that sense of necessity, I suspect that it is going to
be difficult for them to accept some of those alternatives. But we are
certainly going to offer them again, and we'll have a full report for you
on what the reaction is.
Mr. Plummer: Mr. Grassie, my father told me, if you can't have a full
loaf of bread, you take as much bread as you can get. Now I'm here
to help the needy, not the greedy.
Mr. Grassie: We understand that.
Mr. Sherman: Mr. Plummer. A. G. Sherman again. For the record, a lot
of those people that have turned down employment, have been in the
private sector at the minimum wage law. And they had a problem and they
did reject it in hopes that the Commission would find a transitional
position with the City. So I think that what we are looking at is a lot
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of people being asked to take a tremendous reduction in pay, with
families, and are set on an income which is already low, ask them to
take a lower income and try to provide for their families. And these
people just cannot do that.
Mr.
Plummer: Well, we can transfer them and red line them.
Mr. Sherman: There is also within the Consent Decree, Section 7, on
Promotion and Transfer of that a lot of these people will
be retained attheir current level of income if they are in the affected
class, and I think most of these people are. And therefore, a lot of
the information which is coming out of Human Resources about taking
a reduction'I think is somewhat erronous.
Mr. Plummer: Mr. Lacasa.
Mr. Lacasa: Is that so, Mr. Grassie, the statement that Mr. Sherman` has
made, that according to the Consent Decree these people are in the
affected class, and therefore, they should be retained?
Mr. Grassie: Many of the employees are in the affected class in the
sense of being minorities, yes.
Mr. Lacasa: You see, this is not the first time, we have had this
situation before with employees of the City of Miami, and i sure
sit here and listen to this debate and think about these people and
their families who have been subjected now for several months to the
anxiety of not knowing what is going to become of their jobs. And
I for one, believe that the only way that this City is going to have
an effective staff at all levels, and custodians are as important in
the general sense, as anyone else in this City of Miami staff. And I
am a City Commissioner and I am not going to stand for this sort
of abuse toward employees as part of their jobs concern. I do feel
very strongly that the people that are hired by the City of Miami
and that perform a job for the City of Miami should have the respect
of everybody here and the assurances that their jobs will be respected,
and they could have a safe and secure position so they can do their job
in a relaxed manner, not having to be continuously thinking when I'm.
going to be discontinued. And this situation has been going on now.
for months, now we are in the Christmas season. Many of them have
come during this season to my doors asking for just a very simple thing,
what is going to be of my job, out of which I eat and my family
depends. And it is very simple. That we have to go through this
motion, this same situation happened with the Child Care Program of
a few months ago, and it seems to be a pattern. So.I do intend to'
join Commissioner Plummer in his motion to see if we can straighten
up this...not this specific situation, but the general pattern of
dealing with our employees in the City.
Mr. Plummer: Any further discussion?
Mr. Sherman: Mr. Plummer, just two more points I'd like to make. Number
one is with the concerns of the Commission that a lot of these people
do have seventeen, eighteen, nineteen years of service. And to my
knowledge, these people with that length of service have yet to be
transitioned which is a real major concern and I. think it would be the
interest of Human Resources to try to find placement for these people
who have dedicated so much of their life to the City. And number two is,
historically, as Mr. Plummer knows, that during the months of Jaunary,
February, March, we have a tremendous retirement turnover and possibly
a lot of vacated positions will occur which these people may be transitioned
into. So if we could possibly, on the 10th, if you would consider extending
the current employment of these employees until we have maybe more
positions opening that they could fill, which will be vacated.
Mr. Plummer: We'll have a meeting on the loth of January.
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Mr. Sherman: Fine, Mr. Plummer, thank you.
Mr. Plumper: Thank you, Mr. Krause Mr. Lacasa has an item he wishes
to bring up.
Mr. Lacasa: I'd like to recognize Mr. Al Howard...
Mr. Grassier Commissioner, before you get into that, I think we need.
to make a comment about the last thing that you said because there are
two points that are required. One, you asked are these employees who
are mostly in the affected class, and the answer to that is, yes. Now
that has nothing to do with whether or not the position does not exist
for them they would be laid -off , because they would be laid -off if there
is not a position in the budget for them. The positions that we are
talking about do not exist in the budget. So, from the time you approved
the budget, there has bee no uncertainty with regards: to what was going
to happen to those people. Their positions do not exist in the budget.
The only question that is in front of them is whether they are going to
be able to transition into another position. So, I thinkthat the City,
and particularly the City Commission has acted fairly with these
employees, they have known from October 15th that their position did
not exist in the budget. They have been given three months by you to
transition to other positions and we are in that process.
Mr. Lacasa: I have two statements about that, Mr. Grassie. One is,
they have not been given three months by us. The administration was
given three months by us to transition these people which is different.
The second thing is this. Correct me if I'm wrong, but if I recall
correctly, this problem with the custodians came about after we sub-
contracted the work that the custodians, or at least some of them, were
doing with private enterprise. Is that correct?
Mr. Grassie: That is. correct.
Mr. Lacasa: So, here we have a problem. And I for one, am going
to tell'you that I did vote on that and that now I repent. I don't
mind saying that. But this was an experience, and I can assure you, that
as far as I'm concerned, this is the last time that the administration
will have my vote to change the situation which could affect in any way,
shape, or form the life and the jobs of people that have been working
for the City of Miami for so many years, as in this particular case.
3. DISCUSSION OF CHRISTMAS PARTY ORGANIZED BY DEPARTMENT OF
LEISURE SERVICES
Mr. Lacasa: Okay, Al. Members of the Commission, last Saturday,. I
had the opportunity to attend a Christmas party organized by the
Department of Leisure Services, with an idea I understand of Hiram
Gomez. It was held at Kennedy Park. And there we had about three
thousand kids and their parents using the park, playing with artifical
snow, and they even had a Santa Claus, which I had the opportunity to
welcome, coming down from a helicopter, on behalf of the City of Miami.
Several people were involved. Also the Fire Department personnel,
they had a fire car there and they were extremely patient with the kids
and they did have a tremendous good time. The media was there, and I
feel that the kind of goodwill that through the work and the organization
that this party had, the kind of goodwill that the City of Miami earned
deserves the commendation to Mr. Howard and his department, and our
appreciation. This is the real nice way to put a park, public park in
the City of Miami to work on behalf of our citizens and on behalf
of the City. So I want to commend you, and I move that the Commission
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commend officially the Department of Leisure Services
organization of this Christmas party.
Mr. Carollo:
Mr. Al Howard:
you very much.
Second.
On behalf of the staff and the Fire Department, thank
Ifeel honored.
The following motion was introduced by Commissioner Lacasa,
moved its adoption:
MOTION NO. 79-859
A MOTION TO OFFICIALLY COMMEND THE CITY OF MIAMI
DEPARTMENT OF LEISURE SERVICES FOR THEIR
OUTSTANDING EFFORTS IN ARRANGING THE "CITY OF
MIAMI SNOW IN THE SUNSHINE" CHRISTMAS PARTY FOR
CHILDREN HELD ON DECEMBER 22, 1979 AT KENNEDY
PARK
Upon being seconded by Commissioner Carollo, the motion was passed
and adopted by the following vote:
Commissioner Armando Lacasa
Commissioner (Rev.) Theodore R. Gibson
Commissioner Joe.Carollo
Vice-Mayor,J. L. Plummer, Jr.
ABSENT:
DISCUSSION OF PERSONS OCCUPYING POLICY MAKING POSITIONS IN'
CITY GOVERNMENT
Mr. Carollo: If I may, I would like to ask a question to Mr. Grassie?
Mr. Plummer: Yes.
Mr. Carollo: And hopefully, I could get an answer for this, if not
here next week sometime. I'd like to know how many minorities, Latin,
Black, women, are presently in policy making positions with the City of
Miami. Do you have an answer for that, Mr. Grassie? Or do you need
to research?
Mr. Grassie: Of course, that is a figure that changes almost` daily,
Commissioner, but it would not take more than a couple of days to get
that for you.
Mr. Carollo: The second part...
Mr. Grassie: Now, I'm sorry....of course, we have to define what
constitutes policy making, and for this purpose, what I would propose
is that we include positions of directors, and assistant directors of',
departments and any...or`maybe that is what you have in mind.
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Mr. Grassier But not down to the supervisor level?
Mr. Carollo: No, sir. Policy making decision level.
Mr. Grassier That's easy and we could get that for you very quickly.
Mr. Carollo: The next area that I want an answer for is, how many
of these people have been hired since you have been in the City of
Miami? And thirdly...
Mr. Grassie: That's already available and has been distributed to the
City Commission. We'll get that for you again.
Mr. Carollo: And thirdly, how many have been hired in the last year?
Mr. Plummer: You're talking about twelve months or 1979?
Mr. Carollo: The last twelve months. Thank you, sir.
5. SECOND READING ORDINANCE: AMEND SECTION 30-16.1 CITY CODE,
REVISING FEE SCHEDULE FOR THE CHILD DAY CARE PROGRAM
Mr. Plummer: Item number one, second reading. Revising the fees
charged for Day Care Program. Anyone wishing to discuss item one?
Moved by Plummer, seconded by Gibson. Any discussion? Hearing none,
call the roll
AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED-
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 39-16.1 OF THE
CODE OF THE -CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, FOR THE
PURPOSE OF REVISING THE FEES CHARGED FOR THE
CHILD DAY. CARE PROGRAM; CONTAINING A REPEALER
CLAUSE AND A SEVERABILITY PROVISION
Passed on its first reading by title at the meeting of December
5, 1979 was taken up for its second and final reading by title and
adoption. On motion of Commissioner Plummer, and seconded by
Commissioner Gibson, the Ordinance was thereupon given its second
and final reading ty title and passed and adopted by the following
vote:
AYES:.
NOES: None
Commissioner (Rev.) Theodore R. Gibson
Commissioner Joe Carollo
Commissioner Armando Lacasa
Vice -Mayor J. L. Plummer, Jr.
ABSENT: Mayor Maurice A. Ferre
THE ORDINANCE WAS DESIGNATED ORDINANCE NO. 9035
The City Attorney read the Ordinance into the public record and
announced that copies were available to the members of the City Commission
and to the public.
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6. DISCUSSION OF OFFICE FURNITURE FOR NEW ADMINISTRATION BUILDImG
Mr. Plummer: Item number three. An emergency ordinance appropriating
from the Building and Vehicle Maintenance Department -Heavy Equipment,
retained earning, four hundred thousand dollars, for the new City
Administration office furnishings. Mr. Grassie, I notice in some way,
and I ask you to correct for me that this is tied to item forty?
Mr. Grassie: That is correct...
Mr. Plummer: In other words, this is the company that is through the.
bidding procedure? Is that what it is? Is that why it is tied?
All right, item number three.
Mr. Grassie: The reason this comes up now, Mr. Vice -Mayor and members
of they City Commission, is that the manufacturer of the furniture
requires about five months for them to deliver and we would like to
have this furniture available at the time the building is completed.
In other words, we do not want to have the building finished and not
have any furniture to put in it. And it is for thatreason it is coming`
to your attention at this point.
Mr. Plummer: Is there a motion?
Mr. Carollo: Move.
Mr. Plummer: Wait a minute, its been moved. Is there a second?
Father Gibson: I second...
Mr. Plummer: There is a second for discussion. Mr. Lacasa.
Mr. Lacasa: I understand that there was some furniture to be sold
prior to entering into this thing. Wasn't that correct, Mr. Plummer?
Mr. Grassie: Furniture to be sold, Commissioner?
Mr. Plummer: Mr. Grassie, I'm going to ask that this item be deferred,
and the reason for it, it has been brought to myattention, that there
is no proposal to sell the old furniture. -There is a proposal that
will be forthcoming after the first of the year, in which ,there is a
proposal tied with the sale of the old furniture. Nothing is indicated
in this, and I think that this Commission should have the opportunity
to look at that proposal because it...I have seen it so far, this is
a direct outlay of four hundred thousand dollars in which nothing is
proposed 'to do with the old furniture. And I think if this City can
sell the old furniture, recoup that money and apply that toward the
purchase of the new, it is up to this Commission to do such. And I just
feel that we have to have that opportunity to look at that situation.
Father Gibson: J. L.?
Mr. Plummer: Yes, Father.
Father Gibson: My understanding is you need a prior date. For instance,
if you order now, hopefully, you'll get it in June. Isn't that what I.
heard you say?
Mr. Grassie: That's correct, Commissioner.
Father Gibson: Well, that doens't prohibit them, or inhibit them from
selling what you have, does it?
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Mr. Plummer: Father, it could. You know, you deal from a different
position of strength if you don't get it up front. In other words, if`
you don't. make your deal prior to making your order, the man is not
going to try as hard, nor get as much value for that which he is selling
because he's already got what he's looking for, and that's the new order.
Father Gibson: But would the City be doing that? Would...is the City
going to sell or is the City going to try to find a buyer or is the
City turning it over to an agent, or the same agent who is selling to the
City the new furniture? Answer that.
Mr. Grassier In my estimation, Commissioner, you are entirely right. There
is no connection between any possible sale of furniture and the purchase
of the new furniture. Now,. one of the things that the City has traditionally
done, and which we would again do, is we would take whatever furniture
is left over in this process and look at our other operations and sort of
move furniture down so that we would retain the best furniture and try to
thin out that that is least useful. Now that is a process that would
probably take us a couple of months and we would end up with a purchasor
who, would have nothing to do with the manufacturing of the new furniture.
So these things, I believe, can go forward independently and really need
not be related.
Mr. Plummer: Well, I don't agree but that's my opinion. Any further
discussion? Call the roll...Father Gibson.
Father Gibson: I'd hate for us...because I believe we are going to have
two and two and that is tantamount to a denial...
Mr. Plummer: No, it's a defeat, Father:
Father Gibson: Well, it's a defeat...denial or defeat either way it won't
make any difference. It's still minus. Wouldn't it be better to...
how soon will this come back?
Mr. Plummer: January the loth, I would assume.
Father Gibson: Well, why don't we do it another way rather than have the
record, read a denial. Why don't we. just say bring it back on January the.
loth.
Mr. Plummer: I said, I was going to make the motion for a deferral, but
I'm running the meeting. I was going to defer it.
Father Gibson: I'll go for that. I just don't like a lot of negative.
Man, lets don't end the year that way if we could. avoid it.
Mr. Carollo: There is a motion.
Father Gibson: I'd rather go for a deferral.
Mr. Plummer: All right motion to defer. Call the roll
WHEREUPON THE COMMISSION VOTED TO DEFER THE
ABOVE ITEM TO THE JANUARY 10TH, 1980
COMMISSION MEETING.
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7. DISCUSSION OF OFF -DUTY POLICEMEN IN COMPETITION WITH PRIVATE
INDUSTRY
Father Gibson: Let me raise a question about the withdrawal.
Mr. Plummer: Item two.
Father Gibson: I would hope that when that item comes back, I have
some real gut reaction to this ordinance. I think one of the ways
of avoiding getting in competition is to say, I think that's what I
heard the people who want a delay say, that they don't think we,
the City of Miami Police, -ought to be in competition with them. Isn't
that right?
Mr. Plummer: Correct.
Father Gibson: All right. If that is the case, one of the ways we,
could, and hopefully the attorney will hear this and when this comes
back, maybe this is treated as such. One of the ways we could avoid
that competition, or help to lessen the competition is to say to
people who employee; our off duty policemen, you assume the full liability
responsibility for these people. When they find out that they have
to do that, they are less inclined to want off -duty policemen: And if
they want' them bad enough, they would be willing to, protect these
people. Along` with the fact, that our employees would be less
inclined to work for people unless they have that protection. Let me
say what the bottom; line is and what the';philosophy is. If you are
working for somebody other than the City and you get hurt, the liability
gets to be the City of Miami. So that guy who hires those off -duty
Policemen get a free ride. I want to stop them from getting a free
ride. And that, ought to be basic. Our insurance wouldn't be quite
as high. Incidently Plummer, you bury the dead. I want to say this.
I once worked for an insurance company before I went to the seminary,
and'I know that's part of the consideration. You aren't worried
about no liability when they come to you. The quiet can't say
nothing.
Mr. Plummer: Father, that's, why I' pay about three thousand dollars
a year in liability insurance.
Father Gibson: Right. That's just what I know. And I' believe
that if we said to all of the people who love our off -duty police people,
okay, you pick up the tab. You do two things. You deter our men and
you deter those other people and the people who were here objecting
get an opportunity to be more competitive and we would be less competitive.
Mr. Plummer: Mr. Grassie, the instructions of this Commission, there
was supposed to be a prayer meeting between all parties concerned. Is
that taking place?
Mr. Grassie: There has been extensive contact. I'm not sure that it
qualifies as a prayer meeting. My understanding is that they are, not
here because their attorney was not...
Mr. Plummer: Okay. But the instructions of this Commission was that all
parties get together at the table, and sit down and try to reasonable this
thing out. And I' must wanted to make sure that this doesn't come back
up before us on the loth of January and we're told that that meeting
didn't take place. So, I'm just, 1 guess forwarning you.
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Mr. Plummer: Mr. Sullivan.
Mr. Jack Sullivan: I'm Jack Sullivan, President of the Fraternal Order
of Police. To my knowledge, I• have not been called as an interested
party to any meetings involving this.
Mr. Plummer: You don't know how to pray. Okay, item number four, read
the ordinance.
Mr. Grassie: But, Mr. Vice -Mayor, we have, so far, not considered that the
FOP was an aggrieved party in this whole question. Maybe they think
they are.
Mr. Plummer: We would hopefully believe, at this point, there are, no
aggrieved parties, and that's why the reason for the prayer meeting..
If you bring everybody in you won't have that problem. Mr. Carollo.
Mr. Carollo: I would certainly hope that Mr. Sullivan, as President
of the FOP is invited to the prayer meeting.
Mr. Grassie: Well, certainly, if he has anything to pray over, we'll
ask him to come. Be happy to.
8. FIRST AND SECOND READING ORDINANCE: AMEND SECTION 1 AND 5 OF
ORDINANCE 9000, ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS ORDINANCE -INCREASE
APPROPRIATIONS FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT BY $12,508 FOR SPECIAL
INVESTIGATION
Mr. Plummer: Item four. Is there a motion?
Mr. Lacasa: Move.
Mr. Plummer: Lacasa, seconded by Carollo. Any discussion on item
number four? Call the first reading.
AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED-
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 1 AND 5 OF
ORDINANCE NO. 9000, ADOPTED OCTOBER 17, 1979,
THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS ORDINANCE FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1980, AS
AMENDED; BY INCREASING THE APPROPRIATION FOR
THE POLICE DEPARTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $12,508;
INCREASING ANTICIPATED MISCELLANEOUS GENERAL
FUND REVENUES IN THE SAME AMOUNT; FROM THE
STATE OF FLORIDA AND THE STATE ATTORNEY FOR
EXPENSES RELATED TO A SPECIAL INVESTIGATION;
CONTAINING A REPEALER PROVISION AND A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND DISPENSING WITH THE
REQUIREMENT OF READING SAME ON TWO SEPARATE
DAYS BY VOTE OF NOT LESS THAN FOUR -FIFTHS
OF THE MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION
Was introduced by Commissioner Lacasa and seconded by Commissioner.
Carollo for adoption pursuant to Section 4, Paragraph (f) of the
City Charter dispensing with the requirement of reading same on two
separate days by a vote of not less than four fifths of the members
of the Commission:
AYES:
Commissioner Armando Lacasa
Commissioner (Rev.)' Theodore R. Gibson
Commissioner Joe Carollo
Vice -Mayor J. L. Plummer, Jr.
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Whereupon the Commission on motion of Commissioner Lacasa and
seconded by Commissioner Carollo, adopted said ordinance by the
following vote
Commissioner (Rev.) Theodore R. Gibson
Commissioner Joe Carollo
Commissioner Armando Lacasa
Vice -Mayor J. L. Plummer, Jr.
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Maurice A. Ferre
SAID ORDINANCE WAS DESIGNATED ORDINANCENO. 9036
The City Attorney read the ordinance into the public record and
announced that copies were available to the members of the City Commission
and copies were available to the public.
EMERGENCY ORDINANCE: MODIFYING THE BUDGET FOR
KWANZA FESTIVAL
Mr. Plummer: Item' four (a).
Father Gibson: Move.
Mr. Lacasa: Second.
Mr. Plummer: Moved by Gibson, seconded by Lacasa. Is it an 'ordinance?
Yes. Read the ordinance.
AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED --
AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1 OF
ORDINANCE NO.,8719,'ADOPTED OCTOBER 26, 1977,
ESTABLISHING A NEW TRUST AND AGENCY FUND
ENTITLED:` "KWANZA FESTIVAL-3RD YEAR"; BY
INCREASING APPROPRIATIONS BY $39,237 FROM
$72,600 TO $111,837; SAID APPROPRIATIONS TO BE
FUNDED FROM THE FINE ARTS COUNCIL IN THE AMOUNT
OF $12,600, METROPOLITAN DADE COUNTY IN THE
AMOUNT OF $25,000, CITY OF MIAMI IN THE AMOUNT
OF $25,000, NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS
IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,500, AND GATE RECEIPTS
IN THE AMOUNT OF $41,737; CONTAINING A
REPEALER PROVISION; A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE;
DISPENSING WITH THE REQUIREMENT OF READING
THE SAME ON TWO SEPARATE DAYS BY A VOTE OF NOT
LESS THAN FOUR -FIFTHS (4/5's) OF THE MEMBERS
OF THE CITY COMMISSION
Was introduced by Commissioner Gibson and seconded by Commissioner
Lacasa, for adoption as an emergency measure and dispensing with the
requirement of reading same on two separate days, which was agreed to
by the foliowing vote:
AYES:
NOES: None
ABSENT:
Commissioner Armando Lacasa
Commissioner (Rev.) Theodore R. Gibson
Commissioner Joe Carollo
Vice -Mayor J. L. Plummer, Jr.
Mayor Maurice A. Ferre
Whereupon the Commission on motion of Commissioner Gibson and
seconded by Commissioner Lacasa, adopted said Ordinance by the following
vote:
AYES:
Commissioner (Rev.) Theodore R. Gibson
Commissioner Joe Carollo
Commissioner Armando Lacasa
Vice -Mayor J. L. Plummer, Jr.
NOES:' None
ABSENT:
ABSTAINING: None
Mayor Maurice A. Ferre
SAID ORDINANCE WAS DESIGNATED EMERGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 9037
The City Attorney read the ordinance into the public record and
announced that copies were available to members of the City Commission
and to the public.
FIRST AND SECOND READING ORDINACE: AMEND SECTIONS 2 AND 5 OF
10. ORDINANCE NO. 9000, THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS, BY APPROPRIATING
FUNDS FOR REPLACEMENT FROM MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT -MOTOR POOL
MAINTENANCE DIVISION
Mr. Plummer:
Mr. Carollo:
Mr. Plummer:
AN ORDINANCE
Item number five. Is there a motion?
Move.
Moved by Carollo seconded by Gibson. Read the ordinance.
ENTITLED -
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 2 AND 5 OF' ORDINANCE
NO. 9000, ADOPTED OCTOBER 17, 1979, THE ANNUAL
APPROPRIATIONS ORDINANCE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
SEPTEMBER 30, 1980, AS AMENDED; BY APPROPRIATING
FROM THE BUILDING AND VEHICLE MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT,
RETAINED EARNINGS, AN AMOUNT OF $100,401 FROM THE
MOTOR POOL MAINTENANCE DIVISION AND AN AMOUNT OF
$822,899 FROM HEAVY EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE DIVISION
FOR A TOTAL OF $923,300 TO BE APPROPRIATED INTO THE
MOTOR POOL MAINTENANCE DIVISION FOR THE PURPOSE OF
MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT; CONTAINING A
REPEALER PROVISION.AND A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND
DISPENSING WITH THE REQUIREMENT OF READING SAME
ON TWO SEPARATE DAYS BY VOTE OF NOT LESS THAN
FOUR -FIFTHS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION
Was introduced by Commissioner Carollo and seconded by Commissioner
Gibson, for adoption pursuant to Section 4, Paragraph (f) of the City.
Charter dispensing with the -requirement of reading same on two separate
days by a vote of not less • than four -fifths of the members of the
Commission:
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AYES:'
Commissioner (Rev.) Theodore R. Gibson
Commissioner Joe Carollo
Commissioner Armando Lacasa
Vice -Mayor J. L. Plummer, Jr.
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Maurice A. Ferre
Whereupon the Commission on motion of Commissioner Carollo and
seconded by Commissioner Gibson, adopted said ordinance, by the following
vote:
AYES:
NOES: None
ABSENT:
Commissioner (Rev.) Theodore R. Gibson
Commissioner Joe Carollo
Commissioner Armando Lacasa
Vice -Mayor J. L. Plummer, Jr.
Mayor Maurice A. Ferre
SAID ORDINANCE WAS DESIGNATED ORDINANCENO. 9038
The City Attorney read the ordinance into the public record and
announcedthat copies were available to the members of the City Commission
and copies were available to the public.
11.
FIRST AND SECOND READING ORDINANCE: AMEND SECTION 1 OF ORDINANCE
NO. 8719,SUMMARY GRANT APPROPRIATIONS -ESTABLISHING FOUR NEW
TRUST AND AGENCY FUNDS-"CETA TITLE II-B","CETA TITLE II-D
CONSOLIDATED";"CETA TITLE IV AND"CETA TITLE VI", ETC.
Mr. Plummer: Item six. Is there a motion?
Mr. Lacasa: Move.
Mr. Plummer: Moved by Lacasa.,.
Father Gibson: Second.
Mr. Plummer: Seconded by Gibson. Anyone wishing discussion on item
six? Hearing none, call the roll.
AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED-
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1 OF ORDINANCE NO.
8719, ADOPTED OCTOBER 27, 1977, THE SUMMARY GRANT
APPROPRIATIONS ORDINANCE, BY ESTABLISHING FOUR NEW
TRUST AND AGENCY FUNDS ENTITLED: "CETA TITLE II-S"f
"CETA TITLE II-D CONSOLIDATED"; "CETA TITLE IV",
AND "CETA TITLE VI CONSOLIDATED"; AND BY
APPROPRIATING' FUNDS FOR THE OPERATION OF SAME IN
THE AMOUNTS OF $765,800, $5,619,762, $573,100,
AND $4,043,500, RESPECTIVELY, FORA TOTAL OF
$11,002,162; CONTAINING A REPEALER PROVISION AND
A,SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND DISPENSING WITH THE'
REQUIREMENT OF READING SAME ON TWO SEPARATE DAYS
BY A VOTE OF NOT LESS THAN FOUR -FIFTHS OF THE
MEMBERS OF THE CITY COMMISSION
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Was introduced by Commissioner Lacasa and seconded by Commissioner
Gibson for adoption pursuant to Section 4, Paragraph (f) of the City
Charter dispensing with the requirement of reading same on two separate
days by a vote of not less than four -fifths of the members of the
Commission:
AYES:
Commissioner Armando Lacasa
Commissioner (Rev.) Theodore R. Gibson
Commissioner Joe Carollo
Vice -Mayor J. L. Plummer, Jr.
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Maurice A. Ferre
Whereupon the Commissiononmotion of commissioner Lacasa and
seconded by Commissioner Gibson, adopted said ordinance by the
following; vote:
AYES:
NOES:. None
ABSENT:
Commissioner' Armando Lacasa
Commissioner (Rev.), Theodore R. Gibson
Commissioner Joe Carollo
Vice -Mayor J. L. Plumper, Jr.
Mayor Maurice A. Ferre
SAID ORDINANCE' WAS DESIGNATED' ORDINANCE- NO. 9039
The 'City Attorney read the ordinance into the' public record and
announced that copies were available to the members of the City Commission
and copies were available to the public.
FIRST AND SECOND READING ORDINANCE: AMEND SECTION 1 OF ORDINANCE
12. NO. 8719, SUMMARY GRANT APPROPRIATIONS -ESTABLISHING TWO NEW
TRUST AND AGENCY FUNDS ENTITLED "OPENING DOORS TO LEISURE" AND
PARK REHABILITATION FOR THOSE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS"; APPROPRIATING
FUNDS
Mr. Plummer: Item number seven. Open the Doors to Leisure, Park Rehabilitation
of Special Needs Is there a motion?
Mr. Lacasa: Move.
Mr. Plummer: Moved by Lacasa seconded by Gibson. Any one wishing to
discuss item seven? Call the roll.
AN ORDINANCE, ENTITLED
AN ORDINANCE' AMENDING SECTION 1 OF, ORDINANCE
NO. 8719, ADOPTED OCTOBER 27, 1977, THE SUMMARY
GRANT APPROPRIATIONS ORDINANCE, AS AMENDED, BY
ESTABLISHING TWO NEW TRUST AND AND AGENCY FUNDS
ENTITLED: "OPENING DOORS TO LEISURE" AND "PARK
REHABILITATION FOR THOSE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS",
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE OPERATION OF
SAME IN THE AMOUNTS OF $186,176 AND $708,100,
RESPECTIVELY; CONTAINING A REPEALER PROVISION
AND A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND DISPENSING WITH
THE REQUIREMENT OF READING SAME ON TWO SEPARATE
DAYS BY A VOTE OF NOT LESS THAN FOUR -FIFTHS OF
THE MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION
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Was introduced by;Commissioner Lacasa and seconded by Commissioner'
Gibson for adoption pursuant to Section 4, Paragraph (f) of the City
Charter dispensing with the requirement of reading same ontwo separate
days by a vote of not less than four -fifths of the members of the
Commission:
AYES:
Commissioner Joe Carollo
Commissioner Armando Lacasa
Commissioner (Rev.) Theodore R. Gibson
Vice -Mayor J. L. Plummer, Jr.
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Maurice A. Ferre
Whereupon the Commission on motion of Commissioner Lacasa and
seconded by Commissioner Gibson, adopted said ordinance by the following
vote:
AYES:
NOES: ,_'None
Commissioner Joe Carollo
Commissioner Armando Lacasa
Commissioner (Rev.) Theodore R. Gibson
Vice -Mayor J. L. Plummer, Jr.
ABSENT: Mayor Maurice A. Ferre
SAID ORDINANCE WAS DESIGNATED ORDINANCE NO. 9040
The City Attorney read the ordinance into the public, record and
announced, that copies were available to the members of the City Commission
and copies were available to the public.
FIRST READING ORDINANCE: AMEND SECTIONS 16-38 THROUGH 16-46 OF THE
13.CITY CODE BY REQUIRING PUBLIC ADVERTISEMENT AND OPEN COMPETITIVE
BIDDING BEFORE SALE,CONVEYANCE, DISPOSITION, ETC. OF PROPERTY OWNED
BY THE CITY OF MIAMI, THE DEPARTMENT OF OFF-STREET PARKING AND
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Mr. Plummer: Is there a motion on item eight, competitive bidding before
sale, conversance or disposition of real property owned by the City of
Miami Department Off -Street Parking. Is there a motion?
Father Gibson: Move.
Mr. Plummer: Moved by Gibson, seconded by Lacasa. Any one wishing
to discuss item number eight? Call the roll.
AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED-
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 16-38 THROUGH 16-46 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA,
AS AMENDED, BY REPEALING SAID SECTIONS AND
SUBSTITUTING THEREFOR NEW SECTIONS 16-38 THROUGH
16-46; PROVIDING FOR THE REQUIREMENT OF PUBLIC
ADVERTISEMENT AND OPEN -COMPETITIVE' BIDDING BEFORE
THE SALE, CONVEYANCE, OR DISPOSITION OF ANY
REAL PROPERTY, INCLUDING LEASEHOLD INTEREST
THEREIN, OWNED BY THE CITY OF MIAMI, THE DEPARTMENT
OF OFF-STREET PARKING OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, AND
THE DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORIZATION TO SELL CITY
PROPERTY UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, AND FOR
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ADVERTISING AND SEALED BIDDING; CONDITIONALLY
AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF,A 5% REAL ESTATE
COMMISSION; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT OF THE EXPENSE
OF AN ABSTRACT, AND FOR DISPOSITION OF SALE
PROCEEDS; CONTAINING A REPEALER PROVISION AND
A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE
Was introduced by Commissioner Gibson and seconded by Commissioner
Lacasa and passed on its first reading by title by the following vote:
AYES:
Commissioner Armando Lacasa
Commissioner (Rev.) Theodore R. Gibson
Commissioner Joe Carollo
*Vice -Mayor J. L. Plummer, Jr.
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Maurice A. Ferre
ON THE ROLL CALL:
Mr. Plummer: Let me ask, Mr. Grassie, why were all the rest of the
items first and second reading and this one was not? Just a matter of
policy, I'm asking why.
Mr. Grassie: Really, the only reason for doing first and second reading,
Commissioner, on some of these'items is, if they are viewed as being
routine, so that we avoid bringing them back on to your agenda and.
loading up your agenda.with something which we would consider to be
almost automatic, such as accepting a federal grant, or receiving
CETA money, we consider those. things to be almost automatic with you,
and consequently don't want to bother you bringing them back twice.
Mr. Plummer: I would suggest...
Mr. Grassie: We put those on as first and second reading. But:,.
Mr. Plummer: I would suggest in the future, that items such as this
be pushed for first and second and if the Commission deems it not necessary
or not a rapid situation, we could hold the second reading. But if you
don't put it on the agenda, we can't do it.
Mr. Grassie: You're speaking specifically of item nine?
Mr. Plummer: No, sir, I'm speaking to most of these ordinance which you
can put first and second reading on the agenda. And if the Commission
wants to or feels that it is not an important matter, can clear it out,
and you don't have to bring it back. If we feel it's an important'matter,
we can just cancell the second reading until the next agenda.
Mr Grassie: We can certainly do that, Commissioner.
Mr. Plummer: Do you understand what I'm saying? We have the latitude.
The way you have it now, we don't.
Mr. Grassie: Yes, I understand perfectly. And attempting to respond
to your question, the reason for example, that we would not put item
nine on is simply so that people have some opportunity to respond between
first and second reading. But we can always.
Mr. Grassier Item nine, if you want to use that as the example, is that
not the thing that was passed by the electorate?
Mr. Grassie: No, not the increases, Commissioner.
Mr. Plummer: No, sir...I'm sorry, item eight.
Mr. Grassie: Oh yes.
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Mr. Plummer: Now, the people have had their right to speak. They did
speak in an election.
Mr. Grassie: In that case, I think you are entirely right. There is
no reason...-
Mr. Plummer: Which is more or less mandated by this Commission to comply
with the electorate.
Mr. Grassie: There is no reason why that should not have had a second
reading also.
Mr. Plummer: So I'm saying, that if you put it there, you give us the
latitude of wiping it out and cleaning it if we want. If you don't put
the second reading, we don't have that opportunity.
Mr. Grassie: Good point.
ESTABLISH ON -STREET AND OFF-STREET
14. FIRST READING ORDINANCE: METERS,DECAL PARKING, GARAGES 1, 3,
ETC. AND RATIFYING AND CONFIRMING ALL ACTS OF THE OFF-STREET
PARKING BOARD
Mr. Plummer: Item nine. Is there a motion?
Mr. Lacasa: Move.
Mr. Plummer: By Lacasa, seconded by...
Father Gibson: Second.
Mr. Plummer: Gibson. Any discussion on item nine? Calf the roll
AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED -
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING RATES AT ON-STREFT
METERS AND OFF-STREET METERS AND DECAL RATES
IN LOTS WHERE DECALS ARE SOLD, AS LISTED
HEREIN, AND ESTABLISHING RATES AT MUNICIPAL
PARKING GARAGES NO. 1, 3, AND 4; PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE; RATIFYING AND CONFIRMING
ALL ACTS OF THE OFF-STREET PARKING BOARD AND
ITS DIRECTOR AS TO RATES HERETOFORE CHARGED;
PROVIDING THAT THE DIRECTOR SHALL CAUSE
CERTIFIED COPIES TO BE FILED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 503 OF THE TRUST INDENTURE; CONTAINING
A REPEALER PROVISION AND A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE
was introduced by Commissioner Lacasa and seconded by Commissioner
Gibson and passed on its first reading by title by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioner Armando Lacasa
Commissioner (Rev.) Theodore R. Gibson
Commissioner Joe Carollo
Vice -Mayor J. L. Plummer, Jr.
The City Attorney read the ordinance into the public record and
announced that copies were available to the members of the City Commission
and to the public.
15. FIRST READING ORDINANCE: AMEND SUBSRCTION (b) OF SECTION 39-2
OF THE CITY CODE -ESTABLISH A SURCHARGE FEE FOR USE OF CITY
SNOWMOBILE OUTSIDE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
Mr. Plummer: Item ten. Is there a motion?
Father Gibson: Move.
Mr. Plumper: Gibson, seconded by Carollo. Any discussion on item ten?
Call the roll.
AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SUBSECTION (b) OF SECTION
39-2 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA,
AS AMENDED, BY ESTABLISHING A SURCHARGE FEE FOR
THE USE OF THE CITY SHOWMOBILES OUTSIDE OF THE
CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF MIAMI; CONTAINING
A REPEALER PROVISION, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Was introduced by Commissioner Gibson and seconded by Commissioner
Carollo and passed on its first reading by title by the following
vote:
AYES:
Commissioner Joe Carollo
Commissioner Armando Lacasa
Commissioner (Rev.) Theodore R. Gibson
Vice -Mayor J. L. Plummer, Jr.
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Maurice A. Ferre.
ABSTAINING: None
The City Attorney read the ordinance into the public record and.
announced that copies were available to the members of the City Commission
and to the public.
16. FIRST READING ORDINANCE: MODIFY THE FISCAL YEAR 1980 BUDGETS
FOR THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION
Mr. Plummer: Item ten (a). Is there a motion?
Father Gibson: I'd like to have the Manager expalin Ca) and (b), I,.,
because I might want...I might want to persuade you all to take (b) and.
not (a) or take...
Mr. Plummer: Would you discuss item (a) and (b).
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Mr. Grassie: Item (a) is, a budget modification which takes eighty one
thousand dollars from the Severance Account of Special Programs
and Accounts and makes it available for the increase of staff by one
person...that is from one to two persons in'each of the Commissioner's
offices and modifies the salary account in the Mayor's Office, so that
rather than having one senior aide that the Mayor would be in a position
to hire two less senior persons.
Mr. Plummer: Felxibility.
Mr. Grassie: it adds flexibility and increases the total amount
available for salary payments in that office.
Mr.Plummer: Item (b).
Mr. Grassie: With regard to (b), the Department of Tourism and Promotion
budget that was discussed during the regular budget process was left
somewhat in doubt, in that the City Commission set aside, on a tentative
basis without making an appropriation, an initial one hundred thousand
dollars to later increase that budget if it deemed that that were necessary.
What we're bringing to you now is a budget modification which, would in fact,
increase the Office of Information by one hundred thousand dollars and
would provide for some of the additional positions which members of the
City Commission have felt were necessary.
Mr.'Plummer: Mr. Grassie, it was also my understandirig that the increase
of the one hundred thousand dollars would hopefully, be coupled together
with a request to the new TDC, is that the terminology? For the
purposes of requesting an additional one hundred thousand. What is the
posture on that?
Mr. Grassie: Well, we have requested of the TDC one hundred thousand
for the Convention Bureau. That has been granted...
Mr. Plummer: No, no, that was aside from that.
Mr. Grassie: To us, I'm trying to give you the full background, Commissioner...
That has been grated to. us. In addition, we have asked for fifty
thousand dollars for the tourism promotion activity. I think that you
are indicating now that you would prefer that that be one hundred thousand
dollars, and certainly, we can increase that request to one hundred thousand
dollars if the City Commission feels that's more appropriate.
Mr. Plummer: Well, Mr. Grassie, let me just review with you. At the
Budget Workshop, it was as you say, not formalized by a motion. But it was
fully within the intent of this Commission, who at the time was ready
to offer a motion. And I'm not speaking now to the one hundred thousand
dollar transfer of funds for corvention. That's separate and that's agreed
upon, and there is no problem. But it was agreed upon, as I remember to
the best of my recollection, that we would increase from a two hundred
thousand dollar level, which you proposed in the budget, as I recall.
To a three hundred thousand dollar level, and we would request one hundred
thousand additional for a contingency, as needed, to retain the Department
of Publicity.Now, am I about in the ball park there?
Mr. Grassie: Yes.
Mr. Plummer: All right. Now, as I understand (b), this...somewhere,
we've lost fifty. thousand dollars because this proposes to boost this
to the two hundred and fifty -five' thousand level. So that means we've
lost forty-five thousand. Is that the money that has already been
spent to maintain this department since the budget approval?
Mr. Grassie: No, I said that you were generally in the ball park,
Commissioner, 1 didn't want to correct you for a small figure. But the
initial budget was one hundred and fifty-four thousand dollars. Now
if we add one hundred thousand to that, we'd come up with two hundred
and fifty-four thousand dollars which is the budget that is being
proposed to you. I think that the two hundred and three hundred thousand
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dollar that you remember, are the budgets for the Convention Bureau. Now,
that is in place at the three hundred thousand dollar level.' But this is
in addition, this is another two hundred and fifty-four thousand dollars
for the Tourism Promotion and Information functions.
Mr. Plummer: What is the status of the requests to the TDC? I recall
the Mayor saying that we had clout by virtue of him being a member.
And I'm not going to let him forget it.
Mr. Grassier Well, again without repeating myself, we have two requests.
One is for one hundred thousand. That has theoretically been 'approved.
We haven't received it but its been approved. And then we havea
second more recent and less formal request for fifty thousand dollars,
and that has not been approved and we only have some indication that it is
being considered at this stage. We have not received any particular
encouragement to think that we are going to get it.
Mr. Plummer Mr. Grassie, let me just speak my mind. You know, when we
ran the thing, the Publicity and Tourism, the County most graciously,
realizing that they got one hell of a bargain, contracted with us for
five hundred and fifty thousand dollars to do publicity for them., I fail
to see where this City, which is now in a reverse procedure, where they
are running their show over there, could ask for less and expect to do
any less of a job. Now, I'm not saying five hundred and fifty thousand
is the figure. But I am saying, a minimum of three hundred thousand
with the request for an additional hundred for the contingency to be
drawn upon as needed. Now, that's my opinion. The rest of you can
take it from there.
Father Gibson: I just have some words. I don't think that...I don't think
anybody is going to bell my cat like myself. I need to make that...I
want this, for the record. Whether this goes or not. I don't think any
body is going to bell my cat like Theodore Gibson is going to bell his
cat because I happen to know that if I don't bell my cat, the .cat is
going to getaway. Okay? So the reason for.putting the bell on the
cat is when he starts moving, dog gone it,'I hear that bell, you know,
sounding then I know to be on my guard. Now, this worries me. Plus,
when we ranthe department, it is also true that if there as a speech to
be made or any other thing,.and I shall always remember that luncheon
of Sam' Bloom. I, didn't have a dog gone bit of problem of getting the
City to do its thing so that the City could stand out and look gracious
and, you know,. So I'm worried about what I hear you all about to do
to this Department of Tourism'and all that,you know. Note about how
Coral Gables. Coral Gables just pushed us out of the way, they went
for different big league thing all together. All those international
outfits, you know. Do, you remember that, Plummer?'
Mr. Plummer: Very well.
Father Gibson: They howled in Coral Gables. You know, we need to
be smart and wise and yet harmless. I wonder who ,is going to advertise
us like we advertise ourselves? Great serious question.
Mr. Plummer: What are you proposing, Father?
Father Gibson: I dont' know, I don't know. I'm worried.
Mr. Plummer: Do you want to defer it?
Father Gibson I want...yes, I have to pray a little harder, man.
Mr. Plummer: All right, lets get back to (a).
Father Gibson: I've got to pray.a little harder. I'm worried. Plus...
you know. .let me put another thing in the record. I hope that what
we are doing does not`exclude...I can say this because I'm not involved.
Contrary to what the papers say, I want the papers to hear this. I'm
not mad with Mr. Carollo, I'm not mad with Mr. Lacasa, I'm not saying
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that the latin...what is that article I saw in the paper? You know,
that alliance is fizzeling out. What was that?
Mr. Grassie: Coalition.
Father Gibson: Yeah, coalition is fizzeling out. I'm not saying
that. Since I happen to be...
Mr. Plummer: Wait a minute, you said you're not made with Carallo,
and you're not made with Lacasa...
Father Gibson Well, they didn't accuse me if being made with you,
so I don't have deal with you. Okay? (LAUGHTER) So, I'm not going
• to mention you, and they didn't accuse me of being mad with the Mayor.
Okay? If they had, I would have put all of your names in the pot
I'm not mad with anybody. My person...
Mr. Plummer: Father, could you use another terminology other than pot?
(LAUGHTER)
Father Gibson: I am interested in what is best for this community
be it...all of the men on this Commission have my support when they
are talking about what is good, right, fair, and just. I don't care.
Let bygones be bygones. I hope they will write this in the paper.
My first concern is what is good for the; people. Okay? I want that
to be understood. Now, having said that. I hope that when we change
what I...now, I don't always understand what I read. You heard
earlier CYA in English means one thing. CYC in Latin means the'same
thing but I didn't know CYC. Okay, you understand what I'm saying?
I hope what I...as I look at (a) and (b) this does not change what we
are doing. For instance, Plummer, you better hear this, and-Lacasa...
• Mr. Plummer: I'm trying to find, out what the word in Latin is. I know
what the word is in Spanish:
Father Gibson: Well, you told me.
Mr. Plummer: No, you said in Latin, Father.
Father Gibson: No, I'm sorry. In Spanish. Forgive me. That's to let
you know that I came through the days when Latin was the second language
of better learning in order to get in college. Mr. Lacasa, today we
will vote to formally make you the Vice -Mayor.
Mr. Plummer: Maybe.
Father Gibson: Maybe. Well, you have my vote. (LAUGHTER)
See, I want to dispel all that stuff the paper writes. Now, when that
happens the way we now do, you get to be next in line to perform the
ceremonies just like Plummer has been doing all last year. I hope I
don't hear a change. I saw in here two ceremonial...you remember that?
Isn't that somewhere in the backup material? Isn't that right Mr. Grassie?
Oh yeah, oh yeah.
Mr. Plummer: What are you talking about, Father?
Mr. Grassies You're probably right, Father, but I'm not sure what
you're talking about.
Father Gibson: Wait a minute. When you say. .read the detail on (a) and
(b). You have two ceremonial people. Or that's the inference. All
I'm saying is, the way it is now done...now, this is why the paper
needs to understand that I'm not opposed to -brother Carollo. No,
brother Carollo and brother Lacasa. okay? Listen to this. The way
this thing now runs, if the Mayor can't be present, the Vice -Mayor goes
to the functions and represents the City. If the Vice -Mayor can't
be there, it goes to the next man, who is the oldest man, and that would,
be....I'm the oldest in age. Okay, I'm sixty-four. And then what would
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happen brother Carollo, if I couldn't go, they would have to pass it
on to you. I hope this does not mean that we are lessening the
chance of anybody who is ambitious to one day become Mayor, to be
trained at that time. Mr. Grassie will tell you I raised the same
question with him. And I want to put it in the record so that if, and
should it happen you will say...as my wife says sometimes, Honey,
you know sometimes you get to be a prophet. Amen. I'm through.
Mr. Plummer: Okay, can we get back to ten (a)?
Father Gibson: I...I111 tell you what, you all better...you all better.
take it home and study it if you have any doubts. I don't have...
look, I'm not worried about it. I just raised a flag for you.
Mr. Plummer: Well Father, ten (a) is on the agenda. Either a motion
to approve, to deny, or defer.
Mr. Lacasa: Move.
Father Gibson: I'll do anything you want to do because listen to this..
Mr. Plummer: Careful, you won't give Mrs. Gibson that opportunity. (LAUGHTER)
Father Gibson: I'll do anything you all want to do. I just wanted that
for the record.
Mr. Plummer: There is a motion to approve ten (a). Is there a second?
Mr. Carollo: Second.
Mr Plummer: Seconded. Any further discussion? Call the roll.
AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1 OF ORDINANCE
NO. 9000, ADOPTED OCTOBER 17, 1979, THE
ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS ORDINANCE FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1980, AS AMENDED;
BY INCREASING THE APPROPRIATION FOR THE OFFICE
OF THE MAYOR BY $32,411; INCREASING THE
APPROPRIATION FOR THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
BY $48,607; DECREASING THE APPROPRIATION FOR
SPECIAL PROGRAMS AND AC,cOUNTS, SEVERANCE PAY
ACCOUNT, BY $81,018; FOR THE PURPOSE OF
INCREASING THE FY 80 APPROPRIATION FOR SAID
DEPARTMENTS; CONTAINING A REPEALER PROVISION
AND A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND DISPENSING WITH'
THE REQUIREMENT OF READING SAME ON TWO
SEPARATE DAYS BY VOTE OF NOT LESS THAN FOUR
FIFTHS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION
Was introduced by Commissioner Lacasa and seconded by Commissioner
Carollo and passed on its first reading by title by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES: None
ABSENT
Commissioner Armando Lacasa
*Commissioner (Rev.) Theodore R. Gibson
Commissioner Joe Carollo
Vice -Mayor J. L. Plummer, Jr.
ABSTAINING: None
The City Attorney read the ordinance into the public record and
announced that copies were available to -the members of the City Commission
and to the public.
Mayor Maurice A. Ferre.
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ON THE ROLL CALL:
*Father Gibson: Vice -Mayor and members of the Commission, I'll tell
you, both items (a) and (b) bother me in light of the fact that you
are going to be laying off all these people. I just want to make that
a part of the record. But since you all....lets see, a compilation
of knowledge is greater than an individual, hopefully. And I'm going
to vote yes reluctantly. Underscore that in the record, will you?
17. DEFERRAL OF CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 1980
BUDGET FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM AND PROMOTION
Mr. Plummer: Ten (b).
Mr. Lacasa: Move to defer ten (b). Is there a second?
Mr. Carollo: Second.
Mr. Plummer: Seconded. Okay. May I ask the maker of the motion, or
maybe some discussion might be in order. We know what Father Gibson's
comments are in relation to the reason for deferment. I will make a
brief comment that I hope that this is being deferred to find the
additional dollars to boost it to the three hundred thousand And
that the request to the County for the additional monies be increased
to a one hundred thousand dollar request. And to me, that would be the
reason for the deferment. Now, I think it would behoove Mr. Carollo
and Mr. Lacasa, if you have any different ideas or additional ideas, that
you give them to the Manager now so he will have a reason to bring this
back on the agenda at a later day. If you have any ideas, if you don't...
Mr. Carollo: I agree with what you stated there, but I have an
additional question for Mr. Grassie, and that is, how many employees
do we have left in our Department of Tourism?
Mr. Grassie: If I interpret your question correctly, Commissioner,*you
are asking me how many employees would we have if we approved the budget
which is proposed under ten (b).
Mr. Carollo: No, sir. The first part of the question is how many
employees do we presently have left in the Department of Tourism and
Promotion?
Mr. Grassie: Well, you know from the report that I gave you that six
of them are in process of reassignment to other departments but we have...
Mr. Carollo: The question is...
Mr. Grassie: What we have left, putting those aside, I would have to
count, but approximately twelve.
Mr. Carollo: Approximately twelve. Now, with the new budget,: how many
will we have? How many employees are we going to be budgeted for?
With the budget that you presented here?
Mr. Grassie: Twelve.
Mr. Carollo: Twelve. Now, would an additional one hundred thousand
dollars, how many more employees can we put in that department with that
money?
Mr. Grassie: Well, assuming supplies for them and so on, and assuming
the normal mix of approximately six employees.
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Mr. Carollo: So then we'll have a
department work as efficiently has
employees, like you presented now,
Mr. Grassie: Well, it might work
doing all of the same things. It
ground.
total of eighteen. Can that
it has in the past? With twevle
Mr. Grassie?
more efficiently but it would not be
would not be covering all of the same
Mr. Carollo: Well, What I'd like to know is...I'm kind of pleased at the
way the department used to be run. Not the way it is now because they
are very understaffed. But what is your idea of the way the department
is going to be run, with the new name you've given it, and the way it
has been run in the past?
Mr. Plummer: Mr. Grassie, let me try to short circuit that, if I may?
Mr. Carollo, may I suggest that as Mr. Grassie afforded me; the opportunity -
to' speak with Mr. Cortina, that in the interim of the deferment,
that he do likewise with you, and I think bring you more up to date, more
realization of what is going to happen, or what they are proposing. Second
of all, this department will not continue as it has in the past, as hard
as I'm fighting for it, because one third of its budget, approximatley
one half million dollars was donated by the County for us to do their
work, which will no longer be done. So you could rationalize that at
least one third of the employees would not be needed because one third
of the contract is no longer there. --But I would suggest that you take the
the opportunity, and I'm sure Mr. Grassie would do the same, to have
Mr. Cortina sit down and explain to you the full concept as they see it
today. Now, Mr. Grassie, you can add to that or....
Mr. .Grassie: I think that one of the things we are losing sight of because
we have established it in the budget and since, have not disucssed it is`:
that more than half of the function that we used to perform in Tourism
and, Promotion has be redefined and has been placed in the Department of
Trade and Commerce Development, and that department under Julio Castaneo'
is getting into a completely new approach to promoting the basic economic
development for the community. And we I think have lost track of that.
We've lost sight of it as we discussed what is deft in this department.
And what I have to do is bring those two things back together so that.
you can see them at the same time and then I think you will have a
better appreciation of the level of effort that the City is mounting in
this general area.
Mr. Carollo: I buy what Vice -Mayor Plummer stated but, one last question.
Mr. Grassie. In essence, our promoting of tourism will be left mainly.
up to the County, is what you are saying, right?
Mr. Grassie, Tourism per se, so.far, unless you change your policy, so
far the position of the City has been in view of the newly adopted
tax base, that the County would be doing the strictly tourismpromotion.
The City has reserved to itself trade economic development kind of promotion,
which is one thing, and in addition to that has been, concerned about all
of the ceremonial and informational needs of the City Commission as the
second thing. So those two pieces would remain but the basic tourism
approach, that is advertising for tourist, is something that so far we
have assumed the City is going to have the County do.
Mr. Plummer: It's a redefining, Mr. Carollo, from the way we operated in
the past. We never had the two percent resort tax. The Mayor 'does •
sit on that Commission of the_TDC, as well as others, and this is for
the implementation of that money, hopefully, to very good tourist related
activity.
Father Gibson: I just want to say, .underlined again, Mr. Grassie said
to you..what was that? Ceremonial, do you remember that?- You just said
that. I hope the Commission understands now. It will eventually be
revealed why I was concerned.
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Mr. Plummer: Call the roll on the deferrment.
WHEREUPON the City Commission voted unanimously
to defer the above item.
18. AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE CONTRACT FL-09-0038 BETWEEN
DADE COUNTY AND CITY OF MIAMI FOR STATION AREA DESIGN AND
DEVELOPMENT PLANNING SERVICES -INCREASING CONTRACT AMOUNT TO
$323,000
Mr. Plummer: Item eleven. A resolution moved by ...
Father Gibson: Move.
Mr. Plummer: Gison seconded by...
Mr. Lacasa: Second.
Mr. Plummer: Lacasa. Any discussion as relates to the approved contract
beteen Dade County and City of Miami for Station Area Design and
Development Planning Services. Call the roll.
The following'resolution was introduced by Commissioner Gibson, who
moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 79-860
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
APPROVE THE ATTACHED AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT
FL-09-0038 BETWEEN DADE COUNTY AND THE CITY
OF MIAMI FOR STATION AREA DESIGN AND DEVELOP-
MENT PLANNING SERVICES TO BE RENDERED BY THE
PLANNING DEPARTMENT; EXTENDING THE PERIOD
OF PERFORMANCE FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 1977 TO
SEPTEMBER 30, 1980 AND INCREASING THE
CONTRACT AMOUNT BY $112,000 TO A TOTAL OF
$323,000
(Here follows body of resolution, omitted here and on
file in the Office of the City Clerk).
Upon being seconded by Commissioner. Lacasa, the resolution was
passed and adopted by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES: None
Commissioner (Rev.) Theodore R. Gibson
Commissioner Joe Carollo
Commissioner Armando Lacasa
Vice -Mayor J. L. Plummer, Jr.
ABSENT: Mayor Maurice A. Ferre
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19. FIRST READING ORDINANCE: AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 8719 BY ESTABLISHING
TWO NEW TRUST AND AGENCY FUNDS: "RAPID TRANSIT STATION AREA.
DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT"; AND "DOWNTOWN PEOPLE MOVER PRELIMINARY
ENGINEERING PROGRAM I" AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THEIR
OPERATION
Mr. Plummer: Item twelve. An ordinance, the first reading, amdending
the Rapid Transit Station Area Design and Devlopment Trust and Agency
Fund. Is there a motion?
Mr. Lacasa: Move.
Mr. Plummer: Lacasa, seconded by Gibson, Any discussion on item number
twelve? Hearing none, call the roll on the first reading.
AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED -
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1 OF ORDINANCE
NO. 8719, ADOPTED OCTOBER 26, 1977, THE SUMMARY
GRANTS APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE, AS AMENDED, BY
AMENDING THE RAPID TRANSIT STATION AREA DESIGN
AND DEVELOPMENT (I.; 9/1/77-9/30/79) TRUST AND
AGENCY FUND BY ESTABLISHING TWO NEW TRUST AND
AGENCY FUNDS ENTITLED: "RAPID TRANSIT STATION.
AREA DESIGN DEVELOPMENT II; 10/1/79-9/30/80"
AND "DOWNTWON PEOPLE MOVER PRELIMINARY
ENGINEERING PROGRAM I; 4/18/79-7/18/80"
APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE OPERATIONS OF SAID
TRUST AND AGENCY FUNDS IN THE AMOUNTS OF
$91,696, $112,000 AND $24,497 RESPECTIVELY:
CONTAINING A REPEALER PROVISION AND A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE
Was introduced by Commissioner Lacasa and seconded by Commissioner'
Gibson and passed on its first reading by title by the following vote:
AYES:
Commissioner Armando Lacasa
Commissioner (Rev.) Theodore R. Gibson
Commissioner Joe Carollo
Vice -Mayor J. L. Plummer, Jr.
NOES: None
ABSENT:
ABSTAINING: None
Mayor Maurice A. Ferre
The City Attorney read the ordinance into the public record and
announced that copies were available to the members of the City
Commission and to the public.'
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AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO 'LEASE AGREEMENT WITH
20. STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND REHABILITATIVE
SERVICES, FOOD STAMP PROGRAM, FOR LEASE OF SPACE IN THE LITTLE
HAVANA COMMUNITY CENTER
Mr. Plummer: Item fifteen. A resolution. The lease agreement
between the State of Florida and the Little Havana Community Center.
Moved by...
Father Gibson: Move.
Mr. Plummer: Gibson seconded by Carollo. Any disucssion? Call the
roll.
The following; resolution was introduced by Commissioner Gibson,
who moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 79-861
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING' THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER
INTO LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES,
FOOD STAMP PROGRAM, FOR THE LEASE OF SPACE IN THE
LITTLE HAVANA COMMUNITY CENTER, 970 S.W. 1st
STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
TERMS AND CONDITIONS CONTAINED IN THE ATTAHCED LEASE
AGREEMENT
(Here follows body of resolution, omitted here and on file
in the Office of the City Clerk).
Upon being seconded by Commissioner Carollo,
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
None
the resolution was passed
Commissioner (Rev.) Theodore R. Gibson
Commissioner Joe Carollo
Commissioner Armando Lacasa
Vice -Mayor J. L. Plummer, Jr.
Mayor Maurice A. Ferre
21. APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE EXECUTION OF A PROJECT CONTRACT IN THE
CITY OF MIAMI, DADE 8-12 (TOWNPARK); A PROJECT CONTRACT DADE 8-1
(WYNWOOD) AND DADE 8-11 (LITTLE HAVANA)
Mr. Plummer:
the execution
Wynwood Park,
Mr. Carollo:
Mr. Plummer:
Mr. Lacasa:
Item sixteen. A resolution approving and authorizing
of a project in the downtown designated 8-12 Townpark,
and Little Havana. .Is there a motion?
Move.
Moved by Carollo..
Second.
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Mr. Plummer: Seconded by Lacasa. Any further discussion? Call the
roll.
The following resolution was introduced by Commissioner Carollo,
who moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 79-862
RESOLUTION APPROVING` AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION
OF A; PROJECT CONTRACT RELATING To THE HOUSING
PROJECT IN THE CITY OF MIAMI DESIGNATED DADE 8-12
(TOWNPARK), APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION
OF A PROJECT RELATING TO TWO HOUSING PROJECTS IN
THE: CITY OF MIAMI DESIGNATED DADE 8-1 (WYNWOOD)
AND DADE 8-11 (LITTLE HAVANA) ALL PURSUANT TO THE
BASIC AGREEMENT FOR FINANCING HOUSING IN THE CITY
OF MIAMI, DATED JULY,19, 1976, AS AMENDED, AND
MAKING CERTAIN' DETERMINATIONS WITH REGARD TO SAID
HOUSING PROJECT IN ACCORDANCE WITH SAID BASIC
AGREEMENT
(Here follows body of resolution, omitted here and on file
in the Office of the City Clerk).
Upon being seconded by Commissioner Lacasa, the resolution was
passed and adopted by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES: None
ABSENT:
Commissioner Armando Lacasa
Commissioner (Rev.), Theodore R. Gibson
Commissioner Joe Carollo
vice -Mayor J. L. Plummer, Jr.
Mayor Maurice A. Ferre
22. APPROVING THE COMMUNITY -BASED RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES STUDY
IN PRINCIPLE
Mr. Plummer: Item seventeen. Approving the community based residential
facilities study in principle. Item seventeen.
Mr. Carollo: Move.
Mr. Plummer: Moved by Carollo seconded by...
Father, Gibson: Move.
Mr. Plummer:. Father Gibson. Any further discussion? Call the roll.
The following resolution was introduced by Commissioner Carollo,
who moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 79-863
A RESOLUTION APPROVING. THE COMMUNITY -BASED RESIDENTIAL
FACILITIES STUDY IN PRINCIPLE
(Here follows body,of resolution, omitted here and on
file in the Office of the City, Clerk).
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Upon being seconded by Commissioner Gibson, the resolution was
passed and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioner Joe Carollo
Commissioner Armando Lacasa
Commissioner (Rev.) Theodore R. Gibson
Vice -Mayor J. L. Plummer, Jr.
NOES: None
ABSENT:
Mayor Maurice A. Ferre
REQUEST THAT THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS DIRECT THE
23. PREPARATION AND ADOPTION OF A COUNTY -WIDE COMMUNITY BASED
RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES PLAN
Mr. Plummer: Eighteen. Requesting the Board of County Commissioners
direct the preparation and adoption of the County Wide Community Based
Residential Facility Plan.
Mr. Lacasa: Move.
Mr. Plummer: Moved by Lacasa, seconded by Gibson. Isthere any further
discussion? Call item eighteen.
The following resolution was introduced by Commissioner Lacasa,
who moved its adoption
RESOLUTION NO. 79-864
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS DIRECT THE PREPARATION AND ADOPTION
OF A COUNTY -WIDE COMMUNITY -BASED RESIDENTIAL
FACILITIES PLAN; DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO
OFFER FULL COOPERATION; AND PROVIDING FOR
APPROPRIATE DISTRIBUTION OF THE RESOLUTION
(Here follows body of resolution, omitted here and on file
in the Office of the City Clerk).
Upon being seconded by Commissioner Gibson, the resolution was
passed and adopted by the following vote:
AYES Commissioner Armando Lacasa
Commissioner (Rev.) Theodore R. Gibson
Commissioner Joe Carollo
Vice -Mayor J. L. Plummer, Jr.
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Maurice A. Ferre
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REQUEST GOVERNOR OF FLORIDA PROPOSE LEGISLATION TO ESTABLISHI
24. STATE LICENSING REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNITY BASED RESIDENTIAL
FACILITY IN THE HEALTH CARE AND CORRECTIONAL SYSTEMS -DIRECT
THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A CENTRAL STATE REGISTRY OF COMMUNITY BASED
RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES
Mr. Plummer: Item nineteen. Requesting the Governor of Florida propose
legislation establishing state licensing requirements for community based
residential facilities.
Mr.
Carollo: Move.
Mr. Plummer: Moved by Carollo seconded by Gibson. Is there any further
disucssion on item ninetten? If not,`call -the roll.
who
The following resolution was introduced by Commissioner Carollo,
moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 79-865
A'RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE GOVERNOR OF
FLORIDA PROPOSE LEGISLATION TO ESTABLISH STATE
LICENSING REQUIREMENTS FOR EVERY TYPE OF COMMUNITY
BASED RESIDENTIAL FACILITY IN THE HEALTH CARE AND
CORRECTIONAL SYSTEMS; REQUESTING THAT THE
GOVERNOR OF FLORIDA DIRECT THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A
CENTRAL STATE REGISTRY OF COMMUNITY -BASED RESIDENTIAL .
FACILITIES; AND PROVIDING FOR APPROPRIATE
DISTRIBUTION OF THE RESOLUTION
(Herefollowsbody of resolution, omitted here and on file
in the Office of the City Clerk).
Upon being seconded by Commissioner Gibsori, the resolution was
passed and adopted by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES: None
ABSENT:
Commissioner' Joe Carollo
Commissioner (Rev.) Theodore R.'Gibson
Commissioner Armando Lacasa
Vice -Mayor J. L. Plummer, Jr.
Mayor Maurice A. Ferre
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT
25.WITH STRESAU,SMITH AND STRESAU TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
FOR DEVELOPMENT OF BUENA VISTA PARK AND MELROSE PARK; REDUCE.
DESIGN FEE FROM $26,808 TO $20,987.98
Mr. Plummer: Item twenty-nine.
to execute an, amendment to the
for dovelopment of Buena Vista
thousand to twenty thousand in
Mr. Carollo: Move.
Mr. Plummer: Moved by Carollo,
Father. Gibson: Second.
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A resolution
agreement with
Park. And the
round figures.
seconded by..
authorizing the City Manager
Stresau, Smith, Stresau
design fee from twenty-six
Is there a motion?
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Mr. Plummer: Gibson. Any discusson on item twenty-nine? Call the
roll.
The following resolution was introduced by Commissioner Carollo,
who moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 79-866
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH STRESAU, SMITH,
AND STRESAU, TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR THE
DEVELOPMENT OF BUENA VISTA PARK AND MELROSE PARK
BASED ON A REVISED SCOPE OF SERVICES FOR MELROSE
PARK PLUS A REDUCTION IN THE PRINCIPAL'S DESIGN FEE
FROM $26,808.00 TO $20,987.98
(Here follows body of resolution, omitted here and on file
in the Office of the City Clerk).
Upon being seconded by Commissioner Gibson, the resolution was
passed and adopted by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES: None
ABSENT:
Commissioner Joe Carollo
Commissioner Armando Lacasa
Commissioner (Rev.) Theodore R. Gibson
Vice -Mayor J. L. Plummer, Jr.
Mayor Maurice A. Ferre
26. ACCEPT PLAT ENTITLED ASSOCIATES TRACT, ETC. -AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE THE PLAT
Mr. Plummer: Item thirty. A resolution accepting the plat entitled
"Associates Tract", its dedication, authorizing the City Manager and
City Clerk.to execute the plat. Is there a motion?
Mr. Lacasa: Move.
Mr. Plummer: By Lacasa.
Father Gibson: Second.
Mr. Plummer: Seconded by Gibson. Any discussion on item thirty?
Call the roll.
The following resolution was introduced by Commissioner Lacasa,
who moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 79-867
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE PLAT ENTITLED ASSOCIATES
TRACT, A SUBDIVISION IN THE CITY OF MIAMI; AND
ACCEPTING THE DEDICATIONS SHOWN ON SAID PLAT; AND
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER AND THE
CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE THE PLAT
(Here follows body of resolution, omitted here and on file
in the Office of the City Clerk).
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Upon being seconded by Commissioner Gibson, the resolution was
passed and adopted by the following vote:
Commissioner Armando Lacasa
Commissioner (Rev.) Theodore R. Gibson
Commissioner Joe Carollo
Vice -Mayor J. L. Plummer, Jr.
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Maurice A. Ferre
27 ACCEPT GIFT OF REAL PROPERTY AT 240 N.W. llth STREET; IMPLEMENT
PLAN TO REHABILITATE SAME, ETC.
Mr. Plummer: Item thirty-one. Authorizing the City Manager to accept
a gift of real property at 240 N.W. llth Street. Is there a motion?
Mr. Lacasa: Move.
Mr. Plummer: By Lacasa.
Father Gibson: Second.
Mr. Plummer: Seconded by Gibson. Any further discussion on item
thirty one? Hearing none, call the roll.
The following resolution was introduced by Commissioner Lacasa,
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT
A GIFT OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 240 N.W. llth
STREET, AKA LOT 6, BLOCK 15 NORTH, CITY OF MIAMI,
(PB B-41),FROM ITS PRESENT OWNER, MR. WILLIAM R.
ROBBINS; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A PLAN TO REHABILITATE
SUBJECT PROPERTY AS PART OF THE CITY'S REHABILITATION`
DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM; UTILIZING FUNDS ALLOCATED TO THE
OVERTOWN INTERIM ASSISTANCE BUDGET FOR FY-79; FURTHER
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PERMIT THE PRESENT
TENANTS OF SUBJECT PROPERTY TO HOLD OVER ON A
MONTH TO MONTH TENANCY UNDER EXISTING RENTAL RATES
UNTIL SUCH TIME AS THE CITY COMMISSION ESTABLISHES
OTHER RATES, DISPOSES OF, OR CHANGES THE USE OF
SAID PROPERTY
(Here follows body of resolution, omitted here and on file
in the Office of the City Clerk).
Upon being seconded by Commissioner Gibson, the resolution was
passed and adopted by the following vote:
Commissioner (Rev.) Theodore R. Gibson
Commissioner Joe Carollo
Commissioner Armando Lacasa
Vice -Mayor J. L. Plummer, Jr.
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NOES: None
ABSENT:
Mayor Maurice A. Ferre
28 DETERMINE THE PUBLIC NEED AND NECESSITY FOR ACQUIRING THE FEE
SIMPLE TITLE TO PROPERTY TO BE USED FOR A PUBLIC PARK, ETC.
Mr. Plummer: Item thirty-two. A resolution acquiring the fee simple
title to certain property to be used for a public park. Is there a
motion.
Father Gibson: Move.
Mr. Plummer: By Gibson seconded by Lacasa. Any further discussion on
item'. thirty-two? Call the roll.
The following resolution was introduced by Commissioner Gibson,
who moved its adoption:
RESOLUTIONNO. 79-869
A RESOLUTION FINDING AND DETERMINING THE PUBLIC
NEED AND NECESSITY FOR ACQUIRING THE FEE SIMPLE
TITLE TO CERTAIN PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN TO BE
USED FOR PUBLIC PARK: AND AUTHORIZING THE
CITY LAW DEPARTMENT TO INSTITUTE AND PROSECUTE
TO A CONCLUSION ALL OF THE NECESSARY LEGAL ACTIONS
TO ACQUIRE THE FEE SIMPLE TITLE TO THIS PROPERTY
AS SOON'AS IT IS LEGALLY POSSIBLE,INCLUDING THE
FILING OF A DECLARATION OF TAKING
(Here follows' body of resolution, omitted here and on file
in the Office of the City Clerk).
Upon being seconded by Commissioner Lacasa, the resolution was
passed and adopted by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES: None
ABSENT:
Commissioner Armando Lacasa
Commissioner (Rev.) Theodore R. Gibson
Commissioner Joe Carollo
Vice -Mayor J. L. Plummer, Jr.
Mayor Maurice A. Ferre
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ACQUIREMENT OF SCULPTURAL WORK OF ART BY ARNALDO POMODORO TO BE
PART OF THE CITY'S ART IN PUBLIC PLACES FOR THE NEW CITY
ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
Mr. Plummer: Item thirty-three. Approving the acquirement of existing
sculptural work of are executed by Arnaldo Pomodoro for the amount of
forty-eight thousand. Mr. Grassie, what was the total amount of that
building?
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Mr. Grassie: The total amount of construction, that is excluding land
is just over four million dollars. Four million two hundered thousand
dollars.
Mr. Plummer: So one and one half percent would be how much?
Is there a motion? You really have no choice because of the fact the
County Oridnance under the Home Rule Charter says you must spend that
money for art.
Father Gibson: Move. I'll tell you, I find it hard to...go ahead.
Mr. Carollo: I have a question...
Mr. Plummer: You can't ask a question unless it gets a second.
Father Gibson: I seconded the motion.
Mr. Plummer: You made the motion.
Father Gibson: Oh, I made it.
Mr. Plummer: For purposes of discussion, I'll second the motion. Mr
Carollo.
Mr. Carollo: Is this the same one that appeared December 5th, if I
recall, under the name of Kennedy? The same sculpture?
Mr. Grassie: This is the sculpture for which we distributed a photograph
and we suggested you might want to go and see. It has been located
down in, front of the Central Library in Bayfront Park. And, I don't
know whether you've had a chance to see it yet, but it is the same
sculpture that we were talking about two or three weeks ago when we
discussed this in the City Commission meeting.
Mr. Carollo: What I can't understand is the name change for the
price asked.
Mr. Grassie: As far as the City is concerned, the piece has no name.
It is a piece of contemporary abstract sculpture, Commissioner and it
doens't have a name. That's true with most pieces of contemporary
sculpture.
Mr. Plummer: Do you have a problem, Mr. Carollo?
Mr. Carollo: I just can't see spending forty-eight thousand dollars
on the piece that I recall seeing here, but...lets move on with the
meeting.
Mr. Plummer: That's you right, sir. You don't feel that it is a value
received, then you vote no.
Mr. Carollo: Let me ask the City Manager this, and excuse my ignornance
in this area, but is there any way, shape or form, that we could
present a resolution at a later date where we don't necessarily have
to spend the full amount, that we do have to now, by law in art?
Especially maybe this type of art.
Mr. Grassie: No. The only thing you could do is petition the County
Commission to get them to adopt a modification of some kind to the
County ordinance.
Mr. Plummer: Or, you cannot accept the recommendation of that special
committee who does the selection, by saying that your wish is they
go back and come up with another piece of sculpture or another piece
of art.
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Mr. Carollo: Bring it up to a vote.
Mr. Plummer: Bring it up to a vote. Any further discussion on item
thirty-three? Call the roll.
The following resolution was introduced by Commissioner Gibson,
who moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 79-870
A RESOLUTION APPROVING` THE ATTACHED CITY MANAGER'S
REPORT WHEREIN HE PROPOSES TO ACQUIRE AN EXISTING
SCULPTURAL WORK OF ART EXECUTED BY ARNALDO
POMODORO, TO BE PART OF THE CITY'S ART IN PUBLIC
PLACES PROGRAM IN CONNECTION WITH THE CONSTRUCTION
OF THE NEW CITY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, FOR AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $48,000; AND AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO USE FUNDS APPROPRIATED FOR THE NEW
CITY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING (7073), AS REFLECTED
IN ORDINANCE 9019, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS'
AND APPROPRIATIONS, ADOPTED NOVEMBER 8, 1979, FOR
SAID PURPOSE
(Here follows body of resolution, omitted here and On file
in the Office of the City, Clerk).
Upon being seconded by Commissioner Plummer, the resolution was
passed and adopted by the following vote:.
AYES: Commissioner Armando Lacasa
Commissioner (Rev.,) Theodore R, Gibson
Vice -Mayor J. L. Plummer, Jrt
NOES: Commissioner Joe Carollo
CONFIRM CONNOR L. ADAMS AND WILLIAM J. RABUN AS MEMBERS
THE MIAMI CITY GENERAL EMPLOYEE'S RETIREMENT BOARD
Mr. Plummer:. Item thirty-four. Confirming the election of Connor L.
Adams, William J. Rabun, to the the Miami City General Employee's
Retirement Board. Motion by...
Mr. Carollo: Move.
Mr. Plummer: Carollo, seconded by Lacasa. Any further discussion on
item thirty-four? Call the roll.
The following;reaolution was introduced by Commissioner.Carollo,.
who moved its adoption:
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DEC 2', 1979
RESOLUTION NO. 79-871
A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ELECTION OF CONNOR
L. ADAMS AND WILL•IAM J. RABUN TO THE RETIREMENT
BOARD OF THE MIAMI CITY GENERAL EMPLOYEE'S
RETIREMENT BOARD
(Here follows body of resolution, omitted here and on
file in the Office of the City Clerk).
Upon being seconded by Commissioner Lacasa, the resolution was
passed and adopted by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES: None
ABSENT:
•Commissioner Joe Carollo
Commissioner Armando Lacasa
Commissioner (Rev.) Theodore R. Gibson
Vice -Mayor J. L. Plummer, Jr.
Mayor Maurice A. Ferre
31 CONFIRM RICHARD WITT AND A. G. SHERMAN AS MEMBERS OF THE
CIVIL SERVICE BOARD OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
Mr. Plummer: Item thirty-five. Richard Witt and A. G. Sherman to the
Civil Service Board...
Mr. Lacasa: Move.
Mr. Plummer: Moved by Lacasa seconded by...
Mr. Carollo: Second.
Mr. Plummer: Seconded by Carollo. Any further discussion? Call the
roll.
The following resolution was introduced by Commissioner Lacasa,
who moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 79-872
A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING RICHARD WITT AND A. G. SHERMAN
AS MEMBERS OF THE CIVIL SERVICE BOARD OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI
(Here follows body of resolution, omitted here and on file
in the Office of the City Clerk).
Upon being seconded by Commissioner Carollo, the resolution was
passed and adopted by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES: None
ABSENT:
Commissioner Armando Lacasa
Commissioner (Rev.) Theodore R. Gibson
Commissioner Joe Carollo
Vice -Mayor J. L. Plummer
Mayor Maurice A. Ferre
DEC 2 1979
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32 CONFIRM JAMES W. REESE_AND EDWARD JAREMIKO AS MEMBERS TO THE
MIAMI CITY EMPLOYEE'S RETIREMENT SYSTEM
Mr. Plummer: Item thirty-six, the appointment...the election of James
W. Reese and Edward Jaremko to the Retirement Board. Moved by
Carollo, seconded by Commissioner Lacasa. Any further discussion?
Ca11 the roll.
The following resolution was introduced by Commissioner Carollo,
who moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 79-873
A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ELECTION OF JAMES W. REESE,
AS FIRSTREPRESENTATIVE OF CITY OF MIAMI POLICEMEN, AND
EDWARD JAREMKO, AS FIRST REPRESENTATIVE OF CITY OF
MIAMI FIREMEN TO THE RETIREMENT BOARD OF THE MIAMI CITY
EMPLOYEE'S RETIREMENT SYSTEM, FOR TERM TO EXPIRE
ON.DECEMBER`31, 1981
Upon being seconded by Commissioner Lacasa, the resolutionwas
passed and adopted by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES: None
ABSENT:
Commissioner Joe Carollo
Commissioner Armando Lacasa
Commissioner (Rev.) Theodore R. Gibson
Vice -Mayor J.'L. Plummer
Mayor Maurice A. Ferre.
33 AUTHORIZE CLOSING OF CERTAIN STREETS FOR THE THREE KINGS-
ORANGE BOWL PARADE, JANUARY 6, 1980, ETC.
Mr. Plummer: Item thirty-nine. Conditionally authorizing the closing
of certain streets for the Three Kings -Orange Bowl Parade.
Mr. Lacasa: Move.
Mr. Plummer: Moved by Lacasa...
Mr. Carollo: Second.,
Mr. Plummer: Seconded by Carollo. Question Mr. Grassie. The closing
of the streets I have no problem with except as it relates to cross-town
traffic. Is there provisions made that..I'm assuming this runs from
27th Avenue to downtown. Or how far down?
Mr. Grassie: No, normally it does not run past 12th Avenue
we've done in the past, and I'm assuming that we aredoing
is that the Police Department is designating one or two cro
which will remain open, " which will be opened and closed
personnel, as is required during the parade. I'm assuming
going to do that again.
. What
it again,
ss streets
by police
that we are
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Mr. Plummer: Mr. Grassie, I would hope that that is for certain.
Because, let me tell you. Last year I got phone calls...a man I'll
never forget, called me tried to get to church on Sunday, and he goes
to church on 17th and Coral Way. And he completely missed his church
services because of the fact he was unaware of the parade and that there
was just this blockage. So I would hope, that that would be brought to the
Police Department, you know, that it doesn't interrupt all the parade.
Call the item thirty-nine.
The following resolution was introduced by Commissioner Lacasa,
who moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 79-874
A RESOLUTION CONDITIONALLY AUTHORIZING THE CLOSING
OF CERTAIN STREETS FOR THE THREE KINGS -ORANGE BOWL
PARADE TO BE HELD ON SATURDAY JANUARY 6, 1980,
BETWEEN 1:00 P.M. AND 5:00 P.M.
(Here follows body of resolution, omitted here and on file
in the Office of the City Clerk).
Upon being seconded by Commissioner Carollo, the resolution was
passed and adopted by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES: None
ABSENT:
Commissioner Armando Lacasa
Commissioner (Rev.)',Theodore R. Gibson
Commissioner Joe Carollo
Vice -Mayor J. L. Plummer, Jr.
Mayor Maurice A. Ferre
34 DEFERRAL OF CONSIDERATION OF NEW OFFICE EQUIPMENT FOR THE
NEW ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
Mr. Plummer: Item forty, of course, would be deferred. Do you need
a motion for that?
Mr. Lacasa: Move.
Mr. Carollo: Second.
Mr. Plummer: Call the roll on item forty. That's coupled with item
three.
WHEREUPON THE CITY COMMISSION VOTED UNANIMOUSLY
TO DEFER THE ABOVE ITEM.
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35 ACCEPT BIDS: NORTHSIDE MOTORS, INC., GMC TRUCK AND COACH
DIVISION, HARLEY DAVIDSON OF MIAMI, REPLACEMENT VEHICLES FOR
THE DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING AND VEHICLE AND MAINTENADNCE
Mr. Plummer: Item forty-two. A whole lot of money. One trillion one
hundred and thirty two thousand, eight hundred and ninety four point
eight -eight. Regardless of the motion, I'm going to ask this be
deferred, so you all do what'you want.
Mr. Carollo: I move for deferment.
Mr. Lacasa: Second.
Mr. Plummer: Okay. Motion is to defer. The reason that'I want a deferment
Mr. Grassie, is very simple. I find it highly, unacceptable, even though
I read a tremendous backup and all kinds of justification, that we put
out fifty-eight invitations to bid and only got back a total of seven. Nov,
you know, I can read between' the lines. And we got into this problem
before. In` particular, into the area using that since it is the smallest
of the contract, and that is to the motorcycles for the Police Department.
Now, if you look at those bids as I want to do, Mr. Cox, I somewhat
question, are we not making a mistake in the preparing of bids. I notice
that there are only three bidders on the motorcycles.` I notice that
certain types ofmotors were obviously designated. Many police
departments across the United States are going to smaller motors' which are
smaller amounts of money, better efficiency, and better economy.; I don't
like the wording that states in reference to the automobiles, more or
less because the bids came in or were put out at forty-nine vehicles for
pursuit and forty-nine for compact. Yet,when we see the award, it is
fifteen for pursuit and fifty for compact. There is no one who'can
convince me that if a man is dealing in volume, that you can get a better
price for volume that you can in individual purchases. It just stands
to reason that if I'm buying fifty automobiles, that I can buy fifty
cheaper than I can buy. fifteen. And when a man has to put in a bid at
forty-nine, more or less, he more or less has to consider at individual
prices. Now, I'm also concerned about the fact that there was only a
designated area. Namely, Chrysler. Did we invite Ford? Did we invite
General Motors? Did we look into the new compacts? And these are the
areas of my concern. So, the matter is up for deferment And, call
the roll.
Mr. Cox: Commissioner Plummer, may I make a comment before you vote on
deferment,``please, sir?
Mr. Plummer: If you wish.
Mr. Cox: Number one, I would ask that you seriously consider what's
going to happen with the deferment. Number one, we did not buy vehicles
last year, if you recall.
Mr. Plummer: Yes, sir.
Mr. Cox: Okay. The reason for the forty-nine more or less, had to do
with the MDT's for the Police Department. We were not, at that time,
sure that the MDT's would fit into compact police pursuit vehicles.
Okay. The MDT's are the mobile ditigal terminal that are due in any
moment to go into police pursuit vehicles, or about one hundred and fifty.
Mr. Plummer: Mr. Cox, I'm not buying that, sir. I'm sorry. Okay?
You're my' friend. I love you dearly but lets admit the truth. That
whole thing is completely screwed,up. Those things have been in for
better than six months and they are sitting in a warehouse not being
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not being utilized. I brought this matter up two years ago before
this Commission," and, nobody wanted to agree with it. You know, and I
know, those things have been in a warehouse, in Miami, for more than
six months. And E-Systems has put that down on their list of
priorities. So I'cannot accept an excuse that this is the reason for
it. Now, I'll accept any other excuse that is legitimate.
Mr. Cox: Commissioner, you may have better information than I. I
do not know that...
Mr. Plummer: That's unfortunate.
Mr. Cox: Okay. The meetings that I attend, the MDT's were due in here
in November. They did not arrive. They are due in late January
or early February...
Mr. Plummer: How about, Mr. Cox, I'll show you where they are and you
can go look at them and see the amount' of dust on them.
Mr. Cox: I...I...that portion of the installation of the MDT's is the
prerogative and the responsibility of the Police Department and I'm not
involved in it other than the vechicles that I'm purchasing must have
these MDT's installed. Now, the...the delivez5, of the vehicles that
I am ordering, and the reason that we went out so early this year is
two fold. Number one, we did not buy pr.-lice vehicles, or any other
vehicles last year. We are in dire reed of replacing the vehicles
that are on the street today. The second item, of course, is the
installation of the MDT's. If it is delayed, the MDT's arrive,
or are here, or installed, their contract is very specific in the time
frame. If they are installed in the old cars, then it will by my
responsibility when the new cars, come in to have to go through the process
of reinstallation. And we are trying to avoid that by getting an early
purchase of vehicles this year. Now...
Mr. Plummer: Mr. Cox, two weeks is not going to kill you, sir.
Mr. Cox: Okay. Two weeks...let me just say this, Commissioner. Some
of our bids were good through December 31st. Okay. Some of the bids
that we have will change, the prices will change after December;31st.
Number two, you spoke'on....number one, there was seventy-four bids sent
out. If you will notice, my office personally,: went through a process
of calling the people to try and determine why we did not receive more
bids than we did. And...
Mr. Plummer: Mr. Cox, excuse me. Okay? I don't want to get into a
personal hassle with you...I'm sorry, go ahead, Mr. Grassie would like
you to finish. But Mr. Grassie, I'm sorry. I' cannot accept statements
such as that and let them go by the board. You know, when I read
the justification in the backup material, and I find one of the justifications
is the person who does the bidding is on vacation. Okay? Do you mean
to tell me that this economy today, when we're speaking of a contract
portion ofthis of four hundred and thirty-four thousand dollars. That
the person is on vacation. They don't have anybody else to bid?
Mr. Cox: That's what they told us, Commissioner, what else can we tell
you. The majority of the,'people told us they were not interested in
bidding municipal jobs. Now let me tell you what happens to the State.
Mr. Plummer: Sure, we're poor pay.
Mr. Cox: I have the state bid, and if you will notice, all of the
paper clips on the state bids, now these are for literally thousands
of vehicles. Now every place you see a paper clip, and 1 would say
there is probably a dozen, they received not one bid for the southern
district. Not one from the souther district which we are in. All right.
We have the same vendor that was the successful bidder for the State of
Florida. The entire State is buying from Northside Motors as we are.
The difference is we are buying our cars, for the City of Miami,
at approximately three hundred dollars less than the state is. So,
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So we looked at these bids...assuming that these kinds of questions
were going to be asked. And believe me, whether or not you are
satisfied with one bid, we are not. But we do feel that the one bid is
a'good bid. That's what I'm telling you. We are...the City of Miami
is in dire need to replace these vehicles. We are buying,, by the way
Commissioner, twenty sub -compacts, Chevorlet...the sub -compact Chevrolet,
under the state bid because we could not get a bid for sub -compact
at all.
Mr. Plummer: Well this...the backup material I have says .fifteen.
Mr. Cox: No, you don't have that in your bid because we are purchasing
those under the state bid. Under a bid that is already received.
Mr. Plummer: We don't have to approve that?
Mr. Cox: Not...not in this process. No, sir. That has been
determined that does not have to come before the Commission. That is.
a bid that in former ordinances, former resolutions, that we can
purchase under State or County formal bidding processes.
Mr. Plummer: I'd like to see a copy of that resolution. Look, Mr. Cox,
I'll tell you what I'll do. Okay? You've got thirty days after you
place the order to cancel correct? .You have two weeks?
Mr. Cox: Yes, sir, I have.
Mr. Plummer: All right. I want a list tomorrow of all of the people
that were given invitations to bid.
Mr. Cox: I thought that was in your packet, really.
Mr. Plummer: No,.not the list. And I want to tell you something.
You know, for some reason, these people will tell me a different story
than they tell you. I don't know why, okay?
Mr. Cox: I don't either.
Mr. Plummer: And I want to tell you, that a year ago when I went through.
this' procedure... do you know what the basis was? The City was damn
poor pay. That it took eight to ten to twelve months to get paid.
Mr. Cox: If you'll notice, there were several items in here where
people did say that. There were a couple who said that. But
unfortunately, the people who told us that, we had never done business
with so they were talking on hearsay.
Mr. Plummer: I will remove my objections and let you proceed. But
I want to tell you something. That if I find out to the contraryanuary
the loth, I'm going to be back here to ask for that damn thing to be
canceled. I just want you to understand that.
Mr. Cox: Commissioner, let me make one more comment because as I say,
we're very concenred. I believe that competition is the name of the:
game. We are going to visit between now and the time we go out for
bids next year, every single dealer. Personally visit them'in'this:
City and ask them to bid. Now, I have written them letters asking
them to bid, I have done everything that I know to do, except to
personally visit them, and we've already started that process.
Mr. Plummer: Okay.
Father Gibson: I move. I'll tell you...
Mr. Plummer: All right, Father Gibson moves...
Father. Gibson: I'll tell you why. 1 heard...I serve the policy council
with Metropolitan. Okay? And if you want to hear what some of the
Commissioners have said, all of us, especially talking about this bidding
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I'm in sympathy with what...your plight. And it makes me feel that
if I wait, I may be over a barrel. And...and since Plummer wants to
remove his objection and said he is going to take you to word, and
should he find out on the loth, he will be back here...I'm going to
move it so that you could have...so that Christmas, all that joy you
had wouldn't be so sad for you two days later.
Mr. Cox: Thank you, sir.
Father Gibson: I move.
Mr. Lacasa: Second.
Mr. Plummer: Seconded by Lacasa. Call the roll.
The following resolution was introduced by Commissioner Gibson,
who moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 79-875
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE BIDS FOR FURNISHING
MOTOR VEHICLES FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING
AND VEHICLE MAINTENANCE AS FOLLOWS: BID OF
NORTHSIDE MOTORS, INC. FOR 153 AUTOMOBILES AT
A COST OF $852,342.88, BID OF GMC TRUCK AND
COACH DIVISION FOR 31 PICKUP TRUCKS AND 8
VANS AT A COST OF $217,032.00, BID OF HARLEY
DAVIDSON OF MIAMI FOR 16 POLICE MOTORCYCLES
AT A COST OF $63,520.00, AT A TOTAL COST OF
$1,132,894.88; ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM THE MOTOR
POOL REPLACEMENT RESERVE FUND; AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER AND THE PURCHASING AGENT TO ISSUE
THE PURCHASE ORDER FOR THIS EQUIPMENT
(Here follows body of resolution, omitted here and on file
in the Office of the City Clerk.)
Upon being seconded by Commissioner Lacasa, the resolution was
passed and adopted by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES: None
ABSENT:
Commissioner Armando Lacasa
Commissioner (Rev.) Theodore R.- Gibson
Commissioner Joe Carollo
Vice -Mayor J. L. Plummer, Jr.
Mayor Maurice A. Ferre
36 APPOINT COMMISSIONER ARMANDO LACASA AS VICE -MAYOR OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 1980
Mr. Plummer: Item forty-three.
Father Gibson: Move.
Mr. Plummer: No, the Vice -Mayor gets the privilege of making the
motion. You second it.
Father Gibson: I'll second it gladly.
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Mr. Plummer: Call the roll.
The following resolution was introduced by Commissioner Plummer,
who moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 79-876
A RESOLUTION ELECTING AND APPOINTING COMMISSIONER
ARMANDO LACASA, AS VICE -MAYOR OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI, FLORIDA
(Here follows body of resolution, omitted here and on
file in the Office of the City, Clerk).
Upon being seconded by Commissioner Gibson, the resolution was
passed and adopted by the following vote:
Commissioner Armando`Lacasa
Commissioner (Rev.) Theodore R. Gibson
commissioner Joe Carollo
Vice -Mayor J.'L. Plummer, Jr.
ABSENT: Mayor Maurice A. Ferre
37 DISCUSSION OF CRIME RATE AND INCREASE IN HOMICIDE RATE
Mr. Plummer: Mr. Grassie, I...Chief Griffin, I wish you would listen
to this. During a period of lull, I was discussing with Mr. Lacasa...
I am very very much concerned with the question I asked you about this
morning. You know, many times this City is forced to change its
appropriations and budget: I am very, very concerned of the article
which I read in the paper this morning, that homicides in the City of
Miami is up forty-one percent. Now you know, I am fully aware that
that Department cannot adequately handle, under what you would call
I guess, if you would, a norm, with the same procedures when you have
a forty-one percent increase. I would like, Mr. Grassie, this afternoon
either (a); and assurance from the Department that they have the adequate
wherewith to do, to address this problem, or a recommendation from you
to this Commission that we need to do a little adjusting in the way
of dollars, which is the only way that we, the Commission, have the right
to inject our thinking, to be able to be able to really sit back and
say, that this problem which seems to be completely out of hand is being
addressed adequately. A forty-one percent increase, Mr. Grassie, I would
assume would take forty-one percent increase in personnel, because I know
Homicide is mostly manpower. It's mostly investigation and for us to
adequately deal with this situation, it is my feeling that we are going
to have to adjust the budget To see to it that that department has the
necessary dollars from this Commission,-personnel"from you, to address
this problem. And I'm very much concerned about that article of this
morning. And I would like someone this afternoon to come back before
this Commission and discuss this matter for a possible budget revision,
if necessary.' But at least, at least the bottom line, to tell this
Commission where we stand. And I would hope that we could bring that
up this afternoon.
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PERSONAL APPEARANCE: VICTOR LOGAN IN CONNECTION WITH THE
MIAMI SUMMER BOAT SHOW
Mr. Plummer: Father.
Father Gibson: J. L., lets hear...
Mr. Logan: Thank, you, Father Gibson. For the record, I'm the
President of Positive Results. Commissioners, I would like to appear
before you under personal appearancesthis afternoon at three o'clock.
And I would like to give Mr. Grassie the opportunity to do his homework,
which he should have done already. I have been told by this
Commission that anytime I wanted to come back before you on an old
matter I would have no problem with making a personal appearance. On
October the 25th, I requested to come before this Commission to
straighten an issue, and I was told by Mr. Grassie that I didn't get
to him' in time for the five day rule which was not true. I was put
on November 8th, and at that time we asked your City Attorney to please
come to You with a decision. He's come to you with this. I asked to
be on the last Commission meeting of the 20th. I was again told by
Mr. Grassie it wasn't convenient for him to do it, or some other excuse.
He didn't talke to be personally. I received a letter telling him that
I would be on today's agenda, and have prepared for it, prepared to
be here. Monday morning, I received a call from an assistant to an
assistant to an assistant for Mr. Grassie telling me'I was being pulled
off the agenda. There is no reason for this and I ask that this be
heard with respect to the All City Protect this afternoon.
Mr. Plummer: Anything further?
Mr. Grassie: Yes, Mr. Vice -Mayor. I'll refrain from reacting to
Mr. Logan's ususal lack of courtesey but, you should kriow just for your
own information, that it has been the standing policy of this City
Commission to respect the request of any person' on a personal appearance
question, who states that he cannot be present and consequently asks
that the item be withdrawn. You've have dorie that for many people
over the years. In the case in question here, you know that it is
a highly debated issued between two parties, Mr. Logan and Mr. Pearl.
Mr. Pearl informed us that his attorney could not be at this meeting,
and consequently asked that it be withdrawn. And it is for that reason
that it has been withdrawn.
Mr. Plummer: Not withdrawn, deferred.
Mr. Grassie: Or deferred until: the next meeting. So that is simply in
conformance with the past practice of this City Commission and it is for
that reason that it is not on your agenda.
Mr. Logan: Mr. Grassie, this issue was requested to be brought before
this Commission again on the 20th. I think Mr. Paul has made his
comments to this Commission. They are very well aware of his feelings.
I was told that it could not be held on the 20th because Mr. Paul could
not be here. And based on the letter that I got from you notifying
that it would be...let me explain to you that what you are doing...all
these deferrals that you are creating, which I feel are for a reason
on your part which I can't understand, are causing the boat show to
lose revenue and they are causing it problems. You have to work on
this situation a year in advance. And because of the problem...if I
can't set my dates and print my brochures, it is costing me large sums
of money. And I suggest that the City proceed with this. You have
for members of'the `.Commission who have heard Mr. Paul...three of the
fourmembers have heard Mr. Paul and are aware of his feelings, and'I
think theonly thing we are waiting for is for the attorney to give his
ist.'
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opinion as
Commission is
And I do want
towhat this Commission can or can't do. And I think the
wise enough to be able to inake the decisions from there.
to come back at three o'clock and be heard.
Father Gibson: Well, let him come back.
Mr. Plummer: Well, Father, it is not a scheduled item on the agenda.
And as such, as Chairman, it would be ruled out of order. Now, if it
is an emergency situation relating to life or death, that's a different
story. I only let him speak, Father, as a courtesy that you asked.
Father Gibson: I'd like...let me say this. 'I know about this issue and
all of us know about this issue except Mr. Carollo. I want to take the
position that we must give a time certain and if the other party isn't
here, we are going to proceed anyway. Because I think this is a bunch
of pussyfooting and game playing. I don't like it. Now, I think we
ought to be forthright and up front. Now, Mr. Grassie...since we
want to be polite and keep our policy, You give this man a time certain
with a definite understanding. As one Commissioner, that if he, if Mr. Paul and the rest of them can't be here, we are going to proceed
anyhow. This is about the third time now.
Mr. Grassie: I would suggest ten o'clock on the loth of January,
Commissioner.
Mr. Logan: Mr. Grassie, let me just say one last thing. By holding
this issue at ten o'clock on the`'10th of...
Mr. Grassie: Mr. Vice -Mayor...
Mr. Logan: January, I lose another month.
Mr. Plummer: Mr. Logan, let Mr. Grassie continue and then, you will have
the same opportunity.
Mr. Grassie: G i I really would prefer for Mr. Logan to address the Chair
and to refrain from his normal set of accusations and innuendos. But,
if that date is satisfactory to you, we can schedule it at ten
o'clock in the morning on the tenth, and we will try to schedule the
Committee of the Whole agenda in such a way, that if necessary, we can
break the Committee` of the Whole discussion and have this item at that
time.
Mr. Plummer: Fine. So ordered.
Father Gibson: You wanted to react. Go ahead.
Mr. Glummer:
Father Gibson:
cut him off.
This Commission will reconvene at two thirty.
Wait a minute, Plummer. He wanted to react. You
Mr. Plummer: Oh, I'm sorry. Everybody take their seats. I apologize.
Mr.'Logan: Mr. Plummer, what I'm attempting to say is that this is
of no help to the situation. It will only )hurt the situation further.
Mr. Grassie could care less whether or not it hurts the situation..
And as far as addressing him rather than the Chair, I'm simply trying
to say to you that this has been going on again since October 25th. I
think we are all knowledgeable. It was held off from the last meeting
because Mr. Paul couldn't be here, and I think we are abusing the
privilege of asking for continuance. This is the fourth continuance
now on the, part of Mr. Paul.
Father Gibson: All right. Let me say this. You have time...
you have a time certain and I promise you, I will call the issue,
and the chips will fall where they', will or may.
Mr. Plummer: So be it.
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ABSENT:
WHEREUPON the City Commission recessed at
11:10 A.M. and reconvened at 2:30 P.M.,
with the following members of the Commission
found to be present:
Commissioner Joe Carollo
Commissioner (Rev.) Theodore R. Gibson
Vice -Mayor J. L. Plummer, Jr.
Commissioner Armando Lacasa
Mayor Maurice A. Ferre
39 RECEIVE, OPEN, AND READ SEALED BIDS FOR POINT VIEW HIGHWAY
IMPROVEMENT H-4309
This being the date and time advertised for receiving sealed
bids for Point View Highway Improvement, the Vice -Mayor announced
that the City Commission was now ready to receive sealed bids:
The following resolution was introduced by CommissionerGibson,
who moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 79-877
A RESOLUTION TO RECEIVE, OPEN, READ, AND REFER
TO THE CITY MANAGER FOR TABULATION AND REPORT
BIDS AUTHORIZED TO BE RECEIVED -THIS DATE FOR
POINT VIEW HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENT
Upon being seconded by Commissioner Carollo, the resolution was
passed and adopted by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Armando Lacasa
Mayor Maurice A. Ferre
Commissioner (Rev.) Theodore R, Gibson
Commissioner Joe Carollo
Vice -Mayor J. L. Plummer, Jr.
BIDS WERE RECEIVED FROM THE FOLLOWING FIRMS:
Marks Brothers
Williams Paving Company, Inc.
Joe Reinertson Equipment Company
MIRI Construction
T & N Construction
Garcia Allen Construction Company, Inc.
Ebsary Foundation Company
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40 CONFIRM ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR CONSTRUCTION OF SHENANDOAH HIGHWAY
IMPROVEMENT, SECTION "A", H-4362
The following resolution was introduced by Commissioner Gibson,
who moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 79-878
A RESOLUTION CONFIRMINGASSESSMENT ROLL FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF SHENANDOAH HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENT,
SECTION "A",'H-4362, IN SHENANDOAH HIGHWAY
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT, SECTION "A", H-4362, AND
REMOVING ALL PENDING LIENS FOR THIS IMPROVEMENT
NOT HEREBY CERTIFIED
(Here follows body of resolution, omitted here and on
file in the Office of the City Clerk).
Upon being seconded by Commissioner Lacasa, the resolution was
passed and adopted by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES: None
ABSENT:
Commissioner Armando Lacasa
Commissioner (Rev.) Theodore R. Gibson
Commissioner Joe Carollo
Vice -Mayor J. L. Plummer,' Jr.
Mayor Maurice A. Ferre
Gl CONFIRM ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR CONSTRUCTION OF SECTION "B",
SHENANDOAH HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENT-H-4365
Mr. Plummer:, Item twenty. Objections to confirming assessment roll
for construction of Section"B" of the Shenandoah Highway Improvement.
Is there any one here that wants to discuss item twenty-five?
Moved by Lacasa seconded by Gibson. Any one wishing to discuss item,.
twenty-five? Call the roll
The following resolution was introduced by Commissioner Lacasa,
who moved its adoption:
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A RESOLUTION CONFIRMINGASSESSMENT ROLL FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF SECTION "B" SHENANDOAH HIGH-
WAY IMPROVEMENT H-4365, IN SECTION "B",
SHENANDOAH HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
H-4365, AND REMOVING ALL PENDING LIENS FOR
THIS IMPROVEMENT NOT HEREBY CERTIFIED
(Here follows body of resolution, omitted here and on file
in the. Office of the City Clerk).
Upon being seconded by Commissioner: Gibson, the resolution was
passed and adopted by the following vote:
Commissioner (Rev.) Theodore R. Gibson
Commissioner Joe Carollo
Commissioner Armando Lacasa
Vice -Mayor J. L. Plummer, Jr.
ABSENT: Mayor Maurice A. Ferre
PRESENTATIONS, PLAQUES, PROCLAMATIONS
PRESENTATIONS December.27, Commission Meeting
Presentation of a Proclamation to Kitty (Kelly) Lepore proclaiming
December 31-January 6 as "National Cat Week." This Proclamation
is in celebration of the 16th Annual Champion Cat Show to be held
at Bayfront Auditorium, January 5 and 6, 1980.
AUTI30RIZE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN
43 METROPOLITAN DADE COUNTY AND THE CITY OF MIAMI FOR ECONOMIC'
DEVELOPMENT PLANNING ACTIVITIES RENDERED, ETC.
Mr. Plummer: To my fellow Commissioners, I've been asked if we would
reconsider item twenty. Not reconsider but consider it. Item twenty
was shown on your agenda as withdrawn. I think it is a safe assumption'
that it will not be a controversial because it is, hopefully, to get
monies in the coffers through a special grant. And Mr. Reid informs
me that he must have this resolution prior to our meeting' of `the tenth
for the purposes of appearing before the County Commission to get them
in the act with him. I have explained to him the danger of bringing
something up after its been shown on the agenda as withdrawn. I have
no objections to this matter being passed here today but the
inherent danger is still there. I understand the timeframe and the time
problem, so I would assume that unless we hear any objections, that we
would proceed to pass this item with the provision that if any one in
the future wants to be heard, the City would reopen the matter with an
open mind. On that type of a provision, I would entertain a motion at
this time to pass item twenty.
Mr. Lacasa: Move.
Mr. Plummer: By Lacasa seconded by Gibson. Is there any one wishing
to discuss item twenty? Hearing none, call the roll.
The following resolution was introduced>by Commissioner Lacasa,
who moved its adoptions
RESOLUTION NO. 79-880
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO,
EXECUTE THE ATTACHED AGREEMENT BETWEEN
METROPOLITAN DADE COUNTY AND THE CITY OF.MIAMI
FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PLANNING ACTIVITIES
TO BE RENDERED BY THE DEPARTMENTS OF PLANNING
AND TRADE AND COMMERCE DEVELOPMENT FOR FISCAL
YEAR 1979-1980, IN THE AMOUNT OF $75,000 PLUS
A 25 PERCENT LOCAL MATCH, TO BE FUNDED FROM AN
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION 302 PLANNING
GRANT TO METROPOLITAN DADE COUNTY; FURTHER
DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO IMMEDIATELY FORWARD
A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE COUNTY CLERK
(Here follows body of resolution, omitted here and on
file in the Office of the City Clerk).
Upon being seconded by'Commissioner Gibson, the resolution was
passed and adopted by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES: None
ABSENT:
Commissioner Joe Carollo
Commissioner (Rev.) Theodore R. Gibson
Commissioner Armando Lacasa
Vice -Mayor J.'L. Plummer, Jr.
Mayor Maurice A. Ferre
44 PERSONAL APPEARANCE: Mr. Sergio Vidalcairo
REQUEST FOR ZONING CHANGE-6ff BFACAM "CUL!VARD.
Mr. Plummer: Is Mr. Sergio Vidalcairo present? How close am I?
This is reference the possible use of City owned real estate.
Mr. Sergio Vidal: Sergio Vidal, President of Metro Contractors ,
on a piece of property on 600 Beacom Boulevard. I will pass to you....
a tiny little house with a big an unique hardship.
Mr. Plummer: Is this the house on the island?
Mr. Vidal: Absolutely. This parcel is zoned R-4 and it has been
denied and used for...
Mr. Plummer: It has been denied? For What?
Mr. Vidal: Denied, yes. Denied by the Zoning Department...real estate
office. In R-4 as a conditional use, you can have medical offices,
dental offices and school university or whatever. But this is a
special and very unique hardship. There is no other property in the
City of Miami with this kind of specs. It is triangle with no
neighbors...
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Mr. Plummer: Wait a minute, Sergio. I'm trying to get this thing
in proper persepctive. Are you asking for an appeal to the Zoning
Board ruling?
Mr. Vidal: NO. It is a matter of consideration. The Zoning Department
administrative cannot take the application based on the use Ihave
in the past year. On June 18th by the Zoning
Board and it was probably the worst subject to get back into the
Zoning Board subject to the use. The use and the houses on the
property for a real estate office but that use is not included in
the conditional use of the R-4. I wonder if the City Commission can
assist us in...with the Planning Department with another department
in the City, due to thehardship on this. You can see, you know, this
is an island. No neighbors nothing. No objections. Trying to obtain
that kind of use, approved by the Planning Department as a previous
study.
Father Gibson: Let me ask a question. Is that building is
Mr. Vidal: 600 Beacom Boulevard.
Father Gibson: Didn't they start to recondition that building or...
Mr. Vidal: Yes, outside remodeling.
Mr. Plummer: Excuse me, Father
On our agenda it states, on the
real estate. Now, I don't hear
Mr. Lacasa: That's a mistake.
He owns the real estate.
Sergio, I'm lost somewhere, please.
agenda, possible use of City owned
you asking for that.
The City doesn't own the real estate.
Father Gibson: And what he is saying is, under the zoning...maybe
we need the zoning people here to kind of enlighten us, (REST OF COMMENT
INAUDIBLE, SPOKEN AWAY FROM MICROPHONE)
Mr. Vidal: I own the property, not the City.
Father Gibson: Let me say what's happening. Here is a piece of land
sitting in the middle of the street.. Over here is land,,.a street
here, a street here, a street here all around the Map.' 'Okay. `The'.
only thing that is in that piece of land is that building he is
talking about. When I passed there last week, they started to do some
renovating then, or remodeling. And then in the midst of all of it,.
it has stopped. What he is saying is, he wants some relief because
based on the zoning, he cannot get the relief. He cannot go to the
Zoning Board to even apply for what he wants. Now, maybe the,
zoning people ought to be here to enlighten us. Let them hear what
this gentleman is saying and then we could react. Can they be called?
Mr. Grassie: Yes, we can get somebody from that staff here, Commissioner...
Mr. Plummer: Let me offer.... Father, let me offer a better suggestion,
and I have no problems with what you are saying. Why don't you have this.
gentleman go to the Planning Department now. Okay? Go down to there
offices. Mr. Grassie, if you would make the arrangements. We have
Zoning this evening at seven. Why don't you comeback at ten minutes of
seven tonight. The group is not going to be together.
Mr. Lacasa: What to we accomplish with that? Let me tall you what it
entails because I am very familiar also with this situation. He has
a very peculiar situation. Under our regulations, he cannot apply for.
a change in zoning because he doesn't meet any one of the three
requirements. The square foot area, or tht boundaries, or the frontage.
So therefore, the Zoning Department cannot take his application. So that
is out. Then, conditional use, he`cannot get it because under R-4,'it is
not considered for real estate property. So, there is no way that the
Zoning Board can grant him according to the regulations, can grant
him the conditional use for the real estate. So, what is left is that
this City Commission...
Father Gibson: Must initiate.
Mr. Lacasa: Must initiate an a�t�snttooaQi�hise �sm rforeus to instruct the
f on this,very
specific situation. The way fo
Planning Department to study the situation and come back to.uss with a
recommendation of re-zonification, if that is what is needed, and then
the Commission can take action on that.
Mr. Plummer: Well, there is also another way, and that is to change the
zoning on the property.
Mr. Lacasa That is correct. That is what I am proposing. But the.
way to do it is, we have to send this back to Planning and get Planning
to give us a recommendation.
Father Gibson: We have to initiate it because he can't initiate it.
Mr. Plummer: Is that the sense of the Commission? All right. So,
do you understand the motion, Mr. Clerk? Read it to me would you.
(AT THIS POINT, THE CITY CLERK READ THE MOTION INTO THE RECORD).
Is there a second?
Father Gibson: I second.
Mr. Plummer: Who made the motion?
Father Gibson: I made the motion, ) e seccr:cc•d .t .
Mr. Plummer: Or., be did'• Okay. Call the roll.
The following motion was introduced by Commissioner Lacasa, who
moved its adoption:
MOTION NO. 78-881
A MOTION REQUESTING THE CITY OF MIAMI PLANNING
DEPARTMENT TO STUDY A PIECE OF PROPERTY GENERALLY
DESCRIBED AS 600 BEACOM BOULEVARD IN AN EFFORT
TO ALLEVIATE THE OWNER'S PROBLEM REGARDING HIS
INABILITY TO FILE FOR REZONING CONSIDERATIONS;
AND FURTHER, TO FORWARD SUCH RECOMMENDATIONS TO
THE CITY COMMISSION FOR THEIR CONSIDERATION
Upon being seconded by Commissioner Gibson, the motion was
passed and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioner Armando Lacasa
Commissioner (Rev.) Theodore R. Gibson
Commissioner Joe Carollo
Vice -Mayor J. L. Plummer, Jr.
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Maurice A. Ferre
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ON THE ROLL CALL:
Mr. Plummer: I would like to reiterate what I think is the policy.
of this Commission, in the past. And Father, you might recall it.
Mr. Grassie, nothing is to be scheduled for personal appearances
without first being submitted to the administration five days prior
to the meeting as the policy applies to the Commission. Now,let me
tell you what it does. Father, do you recall our passing that'
motion? Okay. Also, there is a second policy that I'm going to
maybe reiterate again. The second policy of this Commissionwas,
any one coming before this Commission who is not scheduled is placed,
at best, at the end of the agenda. That was the second policy.
In this particular case, and I have no problem because it is an easy
day but we are fortunate today, had you had this five days in advance,
okay, you could have had the time to get the answers, get them
prepared, and when this person appeared before this Commission, it would
have been over with. .Hopefully. Okay? All I'm saying to you is,
I for one, am looking for ways to cut these agendas in time consumption.
I think this is another way, it is a standing policy of this 'Commission,
and I would hope in the future that that policy would be andered to to
give you the opportunity you and your staff, to investigate these
matters, so when they come up here we don't have to take up an hour
of time and then say, okay, we turn it over to the administration
So I would hope in the future that would be complied with.
Mr. Grassie: It is an excellent policy, Commissioner, and we'll certainly
try to enforce it.
APPROVE PARTIAL COMPLIANCE MEASURES BY THE DEVELOPER
45. OF MIAMI CENTER (BALL POINT) - WITH VARIANCE EXTENSION
AS SET FORTH IN RESOLUTION NO. 79-848-B.
Mr. Plummer: Thirty...Ball Point, whatever they are. Thirty -Seven
and thirty-eight. Mr. Grassie, do you or someone of your staff wish
to speak to thirty-seven or thirty-eight? Is there anyone here
preresenting the developer? You are, sir. You are counsel?
Mr. Robert Livingston: Yes, sir. I'm Robert Livingstone from the
firm of Mahoney, Hadlow and Adams.
Mr. Plummer: And you are representing the developer?
Mr. Livingstone: Yes, sir.
Mr. Plummer: All right. Mr. Grassie, tell us how this was left at
the last Commission meeting.
Mr.. Grassie: At the last Commission meeting, Mr. Vice -Mayor, the
City Commission offered a.time schedule, a restriction for the extension
of the requests being made by the developer. And in addition to
that, posed a question which the City Attorney was to respond to. You
have the City Attorney's memorandum in front of you and you may
wish to ask him for a comment before the attorney for the developer
makes his position known.
Mr. Plummer: Mr. Knox.
Mr. Knox: Yes, sir. The Commission at its last meeting was concerned
specifically about the question of whether or not the City itself would
be precluded approving plans for the development of the condominiums
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in conjunction with the Plaza Venetia Project. And we have, along
with Mr. Livingstone, have presented to you what is called a
binding representation which indicates that the City Commission has
approved of conditional uses and variances and that these grants of
variances and conditional uses would in no way interfere with the:
City's ability in the future, to approve of the plans by the
development on the condominium phase of the project.
Mr. Plummer: Mr. Knox, I know when I get a check that's not signed
what it means. I have a binding representation that is not signed.
Mr. Knox: We have a...we do have copies which bear the signatures of
the...
Mr. Plummer: You have signature copies? The original?
Mr. Knox: Yes, sir.
Mr. Plummer: May I see them, please? For the record...
Mr. Livingstone: Mr. Plummer, for the record, this got mixed up
in the'Christmas rush. When I checked this morning, thinking it should
have arrived, it had not. I obtained through a telecopy, a signed
copy. I have in express mail for delivery, the original, which this
is a signed copy sent by telecopy. I think it is legally binding
in the sense the telegram is...I appreciate what you say and I affirm
to you that the original will be in the hands of the City Attorney
by noon tomorrow.
Mr. Plummer: Mr. Knox, are you satisfied?
Mr. Knox: Yes, sir.
Mr. Plummer: Okay. Now, Mr. Grassie, the other condition this was
predicated upon was that of the surrendering of the building plans
to see...
Mr. Grassie: This -is simply a copy of what you were talking about,
Commissioner, that is being distributed now.
Mr. Plummer: To see if there were any substantial changes. On the
record, I would want you to indicate one, you have reviewed the plans,
or your department; two, there are no substantial changes.
Mr. Grassie: Our department has reviewed the plans and there are no
substantial changes. But let me ask the Planning Director to speak
to that directly since he has'seen the plans, Commissioner.
Mr. Jim Reid: The Planning Department and the Building and Zoning
Department did review the plans the same week that they were delivered
to the City Commission. The changes, in the judgment of both departments,
are not substantial and ready to say that on the record.
Mr. Plummer: Give me your impression of what change was the most serious.
Mr. Reid: The changes mainly related to three items. One was that the
hotel tower was not changed in its configuration, but it was rotated
on the site, so that the lobby of the hotel would be...provide a more
direct and more impressive entrance to the park. We consider...
Father Gibson: I didn't hear that.
Mr. Reid: The lobby of the hotel would provide a more direct and
impressive entrance in terms of the relationship to Bayfront Park, that
was one change. /he second change was that on the office side of
the building which abuts; Biscayne Boulevard, the building has been
setback additionally from the,setback and an arcade has been provided
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along.the front of the building.•which allows for more pedestrian
Coverage. And again, it is a benficial type change. The other changes
relate to the height of the buildings simply because one of the major
tenants in the office building, for example, Southeast, has now decided
not to be a tenant. So the square foot size of the building has gone
down about one hundred thousand square feet, and therefore, the
height of the tower has been reduced. But all of the key
parameters of the project with respect to setbacks, to not going above
the height that was agreed to and so forth, have been adhered to in the
revised plans.
Mr. Plummer: Did you further comply with the request
and for the record, state Mr. Dan Paul was invited to
of this Commission,
that meeting.
Mr. Reid: Mr. Dan Paul was provided with a set of the
was the request of the Commission.
Mr. Plummer: A11 right. Any further discussion on item
or thirty-eight?
Mr. Lacasa: I move thirty-seven.
Mr. Plummer: Motion to move by Lacasa seconded
Mr. Carollo: Second.
Mr. Plummer: Carollo. Further discussion onitem thirty-seven?
Hearing none, call the roll.
plans. That
thirty-seven
The following resolution was introduced by Commissioner Lacasa,
who moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 79-882
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ACKNOWLEDGING RECEIPT
OF THE ATTACHED BINDING REPRESENTATION BY THE
DEVELOPER OF TRACT "D", DUPONT PLAZA (50-11),
BEING CORNER OF BISCAYNE BOULEVARD AND CHOPIN
PLAZA, TO THE EFFECT: (1) THAT RESOLUTION NO.
79-8488 CONDITIONALLY GRANTING A ONE YEAR
EXTENSION OF A VARIANCE FOR SUCH PROPERTY, AND
ALL APPROVALS GRANTED BY THE CITY COMMISSION
PRIOR TO THE DATE OF SAID RESOLUTION (No. 79-848B),
DECEMBER 5, 1979 AS TO PLANS, CONDITIONAL USES
OR VARIANCES SHALL NOT BE APPLICABLE TO THE
SECOND PHASE OF THE DEVELOPMENT, CONDOMINIUM
UNITS; AND (2) THAT SAID RESOLUTION AND ALL SUCH
APPROVALS SHALL NOT BE AVAILABLE TO OR BE USED
BY THE DEVELOPER AS A PREDICATE OR BASIS FOR
LITIGATION SEEKING APPROVAL FOR THE SECOND PHASE
WHEN THE PLANS FOR SUCH PHASE ARE SUBMITTED;
FURTHER APPROVING THE METHOD TO BE USED BY THE
DEVELOPER IN ACQUIRING TITLE TO SAID PROPERTY
(Here follows body of resolution, omitted here and on
file in the Office of the City Clerk),
Upon being seconded by Commissioner Carollo, the resolution
passed and adopted by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES: None
ABSENT:
Commissioner Armando Lacasa
Commissioner (Rev.) Theodore R. Gibson
Commissioner Joe Carollo
Vice -Mayor J. L. Plummer, Jr.
Mayor Maurice A. Ferre
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APPROVE PARTIAL COMPLIANCE MEASURES BY THE DEVELOPER
46. OF MIAMI CENTER (BALL POINT)- WITH CONDITIONAL USE
EXTENSION AS SET FORTH IN RESOLUTION NO. 79-848-A.
Mr. Plummer: Item thirty-eight.
Mr. Lacasa: Move thirty-eight.
Mr. Plummer: Moved by Lacasa seconded by...
Mr. Carollo: Second.
Mr. Plummer: Carollo. Any further discussion on item thirty-eight?
Hearing none, call the roll.
The following resolution was introduced by Commissioner Lacasa,
who moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 79-883
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ACKNOWLEDGING RECEIPT
OF THE ATTACHED BINDING REPRESENTATION BY THE
DEVELOPER OF TRACT "D", DUPONT PLAZA (50-11),
BEING CORNER OF BISCAYNE BOULEVARD AND CHOPIN
PLAZA, TO THE EFFECT: (1) THAT RESOLUTION NO.
79-848A CONDITIONALLY GRANTING A ONE YEAR
EXTENSION OF A CONDITIONAL USE FOR SUCH PROPERTY,
AND ALL APPROVALS GRANTED BY THE CITY COMMISSION
PRIOR TO THE DATE OF SAID RESOLUTION (No. 79-848A),
DECEMBER 5, 1979, AS TO PLANS, CONDITIONAL USES
OR VARIANCES SHALL NOT BE APPLICABLE TO THE
SECOND PHASE OF THE DEVELOPMENT, CONDOMINIUM UNITS;'
AND (2) THAT SAID RESOLUTION AND ALL SUCH APPROVALS
SHALL NOT BE AVAILABLE TO OR BE USED BY THE
DEVELOPER AS A PREDICATE OR BASIS FOR LITIGATION
SEEKING APPROVAL FOR THE SECOND PHASE WHEN THE
PLANS FOR SUCH PHASE ARE SUBMITTED; FURTHER
APPROVING THE METHOD TO BE USED BY THE DEVELOPER
IN ACQUIRING TITLE TO SAID PROPERTY
(Here follows body of resolution, omitted here and on file
in the Office of the City Clerk).
Upon being seconded by Commissioner Carollo, the resolution was
passed and adopted by the following vote:
AYES:
Commissioner (Rev.) Theodore R. Gibson
Commissioner Joe Carollo
Commissioner Armando Lacasa
Vice -Mayor J. L. Plummer, Jr.
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Maurice A. Ferre
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47.
PERSONAL APPEARANCE: MR. GEORGE ADAMS, IN RELATION TO
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND REDEVELOPMENT
ACTIVITIES IN MODEL CITIES.
Mr. Plummer: Twenty-seven. Personal appearance by Mr. George Admas,
Chairperson, in reference recommendation for community development
and redevelopment activities in Model Cities. Mr. Adams, for the
record, if you would, state you full name and your mailing address.
Mr. George H. Adams: George H. Adams, 1055 N.W. 60th Street, Dade County,
Florida, Miami. Okay. Hopefully, members of the Commission and staff
have a copy of the Model City Development Agency introduction. We asked
the City staff sometime ago to see that you got a copy of this, and also
the City Manager, so it could be reviewed. In essence, what this is
all about, you already know, is that we want a Model Cities Development
Agency that is accountable to the community itself in that area. The
area being King Heights, Manor Park, and Liberty Square. From the
City's staff we've had some help. But we need some one that's directly
in the community to give us some assistance. As you know, we have a
fifteen member board that was selected sometime this particular year.
I; think it was September or August. And those members were elected
from, like I said, that Model City area which is King Heights, Manor
Park and Liberty Square. Now, approximately ninety percent, or
ninety-five percent of the board members are employed. And from the
amount of paperwork we get, to deal with issues in the community is
impossible for this board to deal with issues intelligently because
we don't have time to deal with it. And that is why we are asking for
a Development Agency, like I said before, that would be accountable
to this board so we can get something done in the community.'
Mr. Plummer: George, are you speaking for the board?
Mr. Adams: Yes, L'mspeaking for the board.
membershere and I would...
There are some board
Mr. Plummer:- But I mean, was this an item that was taken before the
board, it was acted upon by the board?
Mr. Adams: That's correct.
Mr. Plummer: And it is the request of the board for this development
agency.
Mr. Adams: That is correct. I also have Dr. Martin Luther King
Boulevard (REST OF COMMENT INAUDIBLE)
Mr. Plummer: All right. So what you are asking then, of this
Commission today, is to start the wheels in motion for a goal of
development board for Model' Cities area.
Mr. Adams: That's correct.
Mr. Plummer: Have you discussed this with the administration, at all?
Mr. Adams: Yes. The Community Development staff is not in favor of
it from what I gathered. But before we go any further can I ask
if in fact you did receive a copy of this information?
Mr. Plummer: I can't see it from here.
Mr. Adams: All right. What it's all about is an introduction.
Model City Development'Agency. It is a package telling what it is all
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about, what we want, and it also has Model Cities Development Agency
proposed budget.
Mr. Grassie: Does that start saying, "The Martin Luther King Neighborhood
Association was organized during the summer of "77"?
Mr. Adams: Yes, sir.
Mr. Grassie: That's part of your package, Commissioner, to answer the
question.
Mr. Adams: Do you also have that proposed budget?
Mr. Grassie: We've distributed everything that you sent us with you
letter, which is all of this material.
Mr. Adams: Is the proposed budget in there?
Mr. Grassie: I don't see a proposed budget. We've distributed everything
that you've sent with your letter dated December 3rd.
Mr. Adams: Okay. I asked City staff from Community Development to
also forward to you the proposed budget of this agency. And I don't
think you have it. That's another reason we need an agency. I asked
staff to distribute that information to you too.
Mr. Plummer: Staff
Ms. Dena Spillman: Commissioner,, as you know, we distribute to you
the minutes' of every meeting after they occur. And I believe that
budget was distributed at the time we distributed the minutes of the
meeting. It would not be part of your package at this time, however.
Mr. Plummer: You have reviewed this proposal and you have recommended
against. Is that correct?
Ms. Spillman: Yes.
Mr. Plummer: With some...well why don't you give us the qualifications.
Ms. Spillman: First of all, I'd like to thank Mr. Adams and the members
of the board. I don't know if you understand how much time and effort
that they put into the process and how many nights that they meet and
try to, get together. And I think it would be appropriate for the board
members so that the Commission could see who you are and how much
work you've been doing. What the request involves are several items.
One is the establishment of, in fact, a redevelopment agency which would
have the same function as Dade County HUD does at this time. In` other
words, the power to acquire land and do various housing activities, such
as housing rehabilitation and housing development: We feel that this is
not an appropriate role for a community organization to play, and we do
not re.:ommend that they be funded for this activity. They are further
asking to be funded for citizen participation activities. And as you
know, about a month ago we discussed this with you in regard to another
target area. And the Commission passed a policy whereby it was agreed
that the Planner which is assigned to the area, and the community worker
would be adequate staff for each neighborhood. Again, the proposal
asks for planning, that they be funded for planning. We do have a full
time planner who is assigned to the Model Cities neighborhood. The
one item that I think is subject to discussion and will come up in
January is, this organization would like to be responsible for economic
development activities in, the Model City area. In January, I believe
at the first meeting, Mr. Fosmoen and or Mr. Castaneo will be coming to
you with a proposal for a city-wide development corporation which will
provide for neighborhood orgnaizations...for the funding of neighborhood
organizations such as this one through Community Development funds.
It would seem to me that this is the area that we could have further
discussion on and that we might be able to reach some agreement on.
I might also add, that our first public hearing for Community Development
funding is on January 24th, and that would be, I think, the appropriate
time to make a final decision on this matter.
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Mr. Plummer: All right, well where do we go from here?
Mr. Grassier I would think that you could schedule this for the
24th....
Mr. Spillman: As part of the Community Development public hearing
Mr. Grassier As part of that public hearing.
Mr. Plummer: Yeah, okay. That's fine. Okay. And we can do that.
But that's not what Mr. Adams is saying, and I'm assuming him speaking
for these people, that's not what they are saying. All right. Now
my question again. Where do we go from. here?
Ms. Spillman: Well what I'm suggesting to you is that most of the
items which are being asked for, staff does not feel is appropriate
and I think there are a lot of reasons for that. One is that you will
be setting a precedent that I don't think you want to set. That's
the basic reason. There is an area, -as I mentioned, which is
economic development, that we feel we can work with the group on and
come up with a satisfactory solution to the problem. -We can, work
with the group during the first two weeks of January, as we are going
to anyway, and then come back to you on the twenty-fourth with the
proposed recommendation on the matter:
Mr. Adams: Mr. Plummer, let me say this to the Commission and the Manager,
and the staff Why we are here, we are a little fed up hearing about
duplication of service. You know, that's fine...we aren't getting -any.
service at all so it can't be a duplication. And that's the reason
that we are here. I -don't want to hear about Dade County. HUD. We're
talking about Liberty City, Manor Park. You know, there is no
duplication of service when you are not getting any at all. There are
other agencies, one being Little Havana Authority, also. Washington Heights,
I mean, those areas are being funded and we would like to be funded
too. We are not asking for anything special. We don't want to be
treated special we just want to be in there when you cut the pie you
always talk about. We need a slice of that pie. I didn't get any
for Christmas.
Mr. Plummer: I'll leave that comment alone. (LAUGHTER)
Look, lets get off dead center. I think, and this is just one
persons opinion, okay? I would like for you to take the budget that
he has, review it. All right? Come back whether your agree or disagree,
analyze this proposal for the Commission,, all right? Then come back
on the tenth of January before this Commission, and lets go over it on
a line by line basis. Then the Commission can, in fact, say yes,
we agree, no we don't,,or we don't have the money. We can put all the
cards on top of the table. Then we can'follow a guideline that says
on the 24th we'll listen to what they have to say on the 24th. But I
just don't think that we can sit here and flounder as we are now
without any direction. So, George, please any other member of the
Commission speak up. I think the best thing to do is to take your
budget, take your proposal, let them digest it, come back to the
Commission with a report. We'll go over it on' the loth of January which
is our next meeting. There is nothing, can be done today that I see
Father.
Father Gibson: But isn't it true that if you are going to do what
Plummer says you have to do it
Mr. Plummer: Definitely.
Father Gibson: J. L., you don't hear what I'm saying. I'm agreeing
with you and you are agreeing with me but I want the staff to
understand that to come back here and report and you haven't gone to
a meeting with those people and explain precisely what you recommend...
Mr. Plummer: No, no. Father, you're not understanding me. I didn't say...
we've already had their recommendation. Their recommendation is negative.
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Okay. I'm saying, get the staff to do an analyzation and come back
to this Conmmission and give us a breakdown. And then we can make
the decision. The.buck stops here. Not there.
Father Gibson: But here is the thing. If they were told and
explained what the staff was saying, maybe there could be agreements
to accomplish what they want if they have certain assurances
written in the agreement. What they are telling you is that aren't
getting economic development and everybody else is. So, what would
be advisable that is unless you want to do contrary to what your staff
is saying, is make sure that the staff sits down and talks to' them, and
make sure that the staff shows them how they can get what they want
for less or without establishing another agency. That's what I'm saying.
Now if you don't do that, we'll have agency after agency after agency
it seems to me that if you have an economic development arm you ought
to 'develop some mechanism so those people could get a piece of the pie.
That's what you are talking about,
Mr. Plummer: Father, I also feel that there should be a representative
from the Law Department because I seem to sense that in some of these
areas has been preempt by virtue of HUd. So I think the Legal. Department
better...
Father Gibson: The City is not preempt in economic development. I
have served on the HUD Board and I know what.they are saying (INAUDIBLE COMMENT)
Look, you know, a lot of things (INAUDIBLE COMMENT). Just go sit down
and talk to those people and explain. These people will understand
if you tell them. Now, let us make sure you understand.. We don't
want shucking and jiving about it. Just go on and be honest with the people
and put the cards on the table. And I think (INAUDIBLE COMMENT).
Mr. Plummer: All right. Mr. Adams, do you have anything else, sir?
Mr. Adams Yes, sir. In all fairness to' Ms.' Spillman and her staff,
they've done a good job in helping us but'they can't help us on a day
to day basis when we don't see them that often, then we are caught up in
a bag and we lose time.
Mr. Plummer: Do you think that what we are proposing here today is the
'wrong direction or in the right direction?
Mr. Adams: What we are asking you to deal with is in the right direction.
Mr. Plummer: All right. Ms. Spillman, do you understand what the
Commission is looking for? We'll see all of you on the loth. Happy
New Year.
48 ACCEPT BID: FOR 1,000 FOLDING CHAIRS FROL1 KRUEGER METAL
PRODUCTS, INC. FOR THE DEP1!RTME TT OF STADIUMS AND MARINAS
Mr. Plummer: We did overlook item forty-one. Is there anyone here who
wants to discuss item forty-one? One thousand folding chairs for the
Rose Gordon Exhibition Hall. You know, also I asked at the last
Commission mecting...I'll get into that in a minute. Is there a resolution...
a motion en forty-one?
Mr. Lacasa: Move.
Mr. Plummer: Moved by Lacasa seconded by Gibson. Anyone wishing to discuss
item forty-one? Hearing none, call the roll.
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The following resolution was introduced' by Commissioner Lacasa,
who moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 79-884
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE BID OF KRUEGER METAL
PRODUCTS, INC. FOR FURNISHING 1,000 FOLDING
CHAIRS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF STADIUMS AND MARINAS
AT A TOTAL.COST OF $31,300.00; ALLOCATING FUNDS
FROM FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING FUNDS -COCONUT GROVE
EXHIBITION CENTER -ADDITIONAL; WORK FUND: AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER AND THE PURCHASING AGENT TO ISSUE
THE PURCHASE ORDER FOR THIS EQUIPMENT
(Here follows body of resolution, omitted here and on
file in the Office of the City Clerk).
Upon being seconded by Commissioner Gibson, the resolution was
passed and adopted by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES: None
ABSENT:
Commissioner Armando Lacasa
Commissioner (Rev.) Theodore R. Gibson
Commissioner Joe Carollo
Vice -Mayor J. L. Plummer
Mayor Maurice A. Ferre
REQUEST ADEINISTRATIO I TO SCHEDULE APPROPRIP_TE COMMENDATION
TO FORMER CITY COniaSSIONER ROSE GORDON FOR HER flA'_1Y YEARS
OF SERVICE
Mr. Plummer: I asked the last Commission meeting that the appropriate
resolutions and such be presented to Mrs. Gordon, at this meeting.
Can I understand why it has not been, done.
Mr. Grassie: Mrs. Gordon opted not to be present or to participate
in that sort of a ceremony.
Mr. Plummer: She opted not to. She had the right of refusal. I bet
she didn't know that Ferre wasn't going to be here.
Father Gibson: J. L., did you write her?
Mr. Grassie: Apparently, this was done by the Mayor's Office.
Father Gibson: Mr. Vice -Mayor, I move that a written document be sent
to Mrs. Gordon expressing our wishes in this matter. Invite her to
come and invite Mayor to come and accept. Now, once you to do that,
you have freed yourself. She can come, if she doesn't come, you know,
the record speaks, or she could respond and say she isn't coming.
The record will speak. That's a motion.
Mr. Plummer: Is there a second?
Mr. Carollo: Second.
Mr. Plummer: Call the roll.
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The fo].lowing motion was introduced by CommissionerGibson,
who moved its adoption:
MOTION NO. 79-885
A MOTION'REQUESTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO SEND
A WRITTEN COMMUNICATION TO FORMER CITY COMMISSIONER
ROSE GORDON FORMALLY REQUESTING HER PRESENCE AT A
FUTURE CITY COMMISSION MEETING TO RECEIVE
APPROPRIATE RECOGNITION FOR HER MANY YEARS OF SERVICE
TO THE CITY OF MIAMI
Upon being seconded by Commissioner Carollo, the motion was
passed and adopted by the following vote:
Commissioner (Rev.) Theodore R. Gibson
Commissioner Joe Carollo
Commissioner Armando Lacasa
Vice -Mayor J. L. Plummer, Jr.
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Maurice A. Ferre
Unless a member of the City Commission wishes to remove specific
items from this portion of the agenda, intems 44-54 constitute the
Consent Agenda. These resolutions are self-explanatory and are not
expected to require additional review or discussion. Each item will
be recorded as individually, numbered resolutions, adopted unanimously
by the following vote:
"...that the Consent Agenda, comprised of items 44-54 be
adopted."
Mr. Plummer: Before the vote on adopting items included in the
Consent Agenda is taken, is there anyone present who is an objector
or proponent that wishes to speak on any item in the Consent Agenda?
Hearing none, the vote on the adoption of the Consent Agenda will now
be taken.
The following resolutions were introduced by Commissioner Carollo,
seconded by Commissioner Lacasa and passed and adopted by the
following vote:
Commissioner Joe Carollo
Commissioner (Rev.) Theodore R. Gibson
Commissioner Armando Lacasa
Vice -Mayor J. L. Plummer, Jr.
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Maurice A. Ferre
50.1 ACCEPT COMPLETED WORK OF. M.E.T. CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR HOSE
DRYING TOWERS -INCREASE AMOUNT IN THE CONTRACT TO $1,800, ETC.
(CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE)
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RESOLUTION NO. 79-886
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE COMPLETED WORK OF M.E.T.
CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR THE HOSE DRYING TOWERS
(2nd BIDDING) AT A TOTAL COST OF $23,249.00;
AUTHORIZING AN INCREASE IN THE CONTRACT IN THE NET
AMOUNT OF $1,800.00; AND AUTHORIZING A FINAL PAYMENT
OF $7,099.04
50.2 ACCEPT COMPLETED WORK BY INTERCOUNTY CONSTRUCTION
CORPORATION FOR CRESTWOOD SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENT
SR-543-C, ETC.
RESOLUTION N0. 79-887
A RESOLUTION"ACCEPTING THE COMPLETED WORK PERFORMED
BY INTERCOUNTY CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION AT A TOTAL
COST OF $198,613.36 FOR CRESTWOOD SANITARY SEWER
IMPROVEMENT SR-5432-C'(centerline sewer) - Bic "B"
(PUMP STATION NO. 85) •IN CRESTWOOD SANITARY SEWER
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT SR-5432-C (centerline sewer);
AND AUTHORIZING A FINAL PAYMENT OF $19,861.34
50.3 AUTHORIZE CITY OF MIAMI TO ACCEPT TWO (2) WARRANTY
DEEDS AND RECORDING OF SAID DEEDS
RESOLUTION NO. 79-888
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PROPER OFFICIALS OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI TO ACCEPT TWO (2) WARRANTY DEEDS AND
APPROVING THE RECORDING OF SAID DEEDS IN THE PUBLIC
RECORDS OF DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA
5U.4 AMEND SECTION 1 OF RESOLUTION NO. 40132 GRANTING THE
CLOSURE, ABANDONMENT, ETC., FROM PUBLIC USE OF
N.W. 36th Street BETWEEN N.W. 36th STREET AND INTERCHANGE
AND N.W. 36th STREET ("SPEAR & FELDSTEIN SUB)
RESOLUTION NO. 79-889
A RESOLUTION AMENDING SECTION 1 OF RESOLUTION
NO. 40132, ADOPTED NOVEMBER 14, 1968, WHICH
GRANTED THE CLOSURE, ABANDONMENT AND DISCONTINUANCE
FROM PUBLIC USE OF THAT PORTION OF N.W. 36TH STREET
BETWEEN THE 36TH STREET INTERCHANGE AND N.W. 36TH
STREET, AS PER TENTATIVE PLAT DESIGNATED AS
"MILLER & MIZRACH SUB", NOW KNOWN AS "SPEAR AND
FELDSTEIN SUB" BY INCLUDING THAT IT BE SUBJECT TO
THE RECORDATION OF A FINAL PLAT IN THE PUBLIC
RECORDS OF DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA
50.5
AMEND SECTION 1 OF RESOLUTION 79-133 GRANTING THE CLOSURE,,
ABANDONMENT, ETC. FROM PUBLIC USE r?.I+l. 37th' STREET
BETWEEN:36TH INTERCHANGE AND N.W. 5TH AVENUE
RESOLUTION NO. 79-890
A RESOLUTION AMENDING SECTION 1 OF RESOLUTION NO.
79-133, ADOPTED FEBRUARY 26, 1979, WHICH GRANTED
THE CLOSURE, ABANDONMENT AND DISCONTINUANCE FROM
PUBLIC USE OF N.W. 37th STREET BETWEEN THE 36TH
STREET INTERCHANGE AND N.W. 5TH AVENUE AS PER
TENTATIVE PLAT NO. 682-A, "SPEAR & FELDSTEIN SUB"
BY INCLUDING THAT IT BE SUBJECT TO THE RECORDATION
OF A FINAL PLAT IN THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF DADE
COUNTY, FLORIDA
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50.6 ACCEPT COMPLETED WORK BY JOE REINERTSON EQUIPMENT COMPANY
FOR CITY WIDE SANITARY SEWER EXTENSIONS IMPROVEMENT
SR-5448-C; ETC.
RESOLUTION NO. 79-891
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE COMPLETED WORK PERFORMED
BY JOE REINERTSON EQUIPMENT COMPANY AT A TOTAL COST
OF $521,750.50 FOR THE CITY WIDE SANITARY SEWER
EXTENSIONS IMPROVEMENT SR-5448-C; AND AUTHORIZING A
FINAL PAYMENT OF $50,808.94
50.7 AMEND SECTION 2 OF RESOLUTION NO. 79-558, LYNDALE SANITARY
• SEWER IMPROVEMENT SR-5462-S, BY ADDING A CERTAIN PARCEL OF.
LAND
RESOLUTION NO. 79-892
A RESOLUTION AMENDING SECTION 2 OF RESOLUTION NO.
79-588, ADOPTED SEPTEMBER 13, 1979, WHICH ORDERED
LYNDALE SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENT SR-5462-S (SIDE
LINE SEWER), BY ADDING A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND
PREVIOUSLY NOT APPEARING IN RESOLUTION NO. 79-588
50.8 ACCEPT BID OF PAN AMERICAN SURVEYS, INC. FOR CITY OF MIAMI
AERIAL SURVEY FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, ETC
RESOLUTION NO. 79-893
A RESOLUTION, ACCEPTING THE BID OF PAN AMERICAN SURVEYS,
INC. IN THE PROPOSED AMOUNT OF $18,844, THE BASE BID
PLUS ADDITIVE ITEMS 1`THRQUGH 9'INCLUSIVE OF:THE
PROPOSAL, FOR THE CITY,OF MIAMI AERIAL` SURVEY - 1980;
WITH MONIES THEREFOR ALLOCATED FROM THE "DEPARTMENT
OF PUBLIC WORKS1979-1980 BUDGET" IN THE AMOUNT OF
$13,844 AND FROM THE "FIRST YEAR FEDERAL COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUND" IN THE AMOUNT OF
$5,000, TO COVER THE CONTRACT COST; AND; AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH SAID FIRM
50.9 ACCEPT BID OF THE SAND BOX FOR 2,000 CUBIC YARDS OF TOP SOIL
FOR 'THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS FOR OLD SMOKEY PARK IMPROVEMENT
RESOLUTION NO. 79-894
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE BID OF THE SAND BOX FOR
FURNISHING 2,000 CUBIC YARDS OF TOP SOIL FOR THE
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS; AT A TOTAL COST OF $17,000.00;
ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM THE 3RD YEAR COMMUNITY DEVELOP-
MENT -COCONUT GROVE OLD SMOKEY PARK IMPROVEMENT FUND;.
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND THE PURCHASING
AGENT TO ISSUE THE PURCHASE ORDER FOR THESE MATERIALS
50.10 ACCEPT BID OF RACAL MILGO INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. FOR THE
FIRE SYSTEM MODEM TEST EQUIPMENT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF
COMPUTERS AND COMMUNICATIONS, ETC.
RESOLUTION NO. 79-895
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE BID OF RACAL MILGO INFORMATION
SYSTEMS, INC. FOR FURNISHING FIRE SYSTEM MODEM TEST
EQUIPMENT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTERS AND COMMUNICATIONS
AT A TOTAL COST OF $6, 650.00;: ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM THE
1979-80 CAPITAL EQUIPMENT BUDGET OF THAT DEPARTMENT:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND THE PURCHASING AGENT TO
ISSUE THE PURCHASE ORDER FOR THIS EQUIPMENT
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50.11 ACCEPT BID OF JUELLE BROTHERS FOR BUILDING DEMOLITION FOR THE
DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING AND ZONING -INSPECTIONS, ETC.
RESOLUTION NO. 79-896`
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE BID OF JUELLE BROTHERS FOR
FURNISHING BUILDING DEMOLITION' SERVICE FOR THE DEPARTMENT
OF BUILDING AND ZONING INSPECTIONS: AT A TOTAL COST OF
$19,237.00; ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM THE 5TH YEAR COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT -CITY WIDE BUILDING DEMOLITION FUND,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND THE PURCHASING AGENT TO
ISSUE THE PURCHASE ORDER FOR THIS SERVICE
REPORT ON INCREASE IN MAJOR CRIMES IN MI MI ARTA
Mr. Plummer: I see Chief Griffin sitting there I hope with the request
that we proffered this morning. Mr. Grassie.
Mr. Grassie: That is correct, Mr. Mayor. I'd like to ask Chief Griffin,
in the absence of Chief Harms, on vacation, to respond to the questions
of the City Commission this morning.
Mr. Plummer: Chief Griffin.
Chief H. L. Griffin: Yes, sir. In response to your questions of this
morning,, um just begin by saying that homicide is one of the crimes that
is the least susceptible to prevention by the police. Basically, it is a
crime that usually there is a relationship between the victim and the
offender in the majority; of the cases. Because of that, the police find
it very difficult to prevent murder. The number of political, social,
economical issues that affect the propensity to resort to violence have
certainly increased in this present day and time. And people are resorting
to violence much more often than they formally were. I believe that we
can all understand that there has been a moral value and the sanctity
of human life appears to have deteriorated in our present times. All of
these add up to the fact that murders are increasing nation wide. I did
a quick look at some comparable cities, and I will just mention five that
are somewhat in the same, position Miami is and which they are supposedly
identified as drug centers. Houston has a thirty five point nine percent
increase of murder. Fort Lauderdale has a sixty-eight, point eight percent
increase in murder. El Paso, Texas has eighty-three point three percent
increase in murder. San Diego, California has fifty-eight percent increase
in murder. And other cities across the United States in general, have
increased their murder ' dramatically in the past Year. Recognizing that
the nation wide increase in murder was nine percent, we are certainly
well above it. However, we feel like that for areas of comparable
situations, that Miami finds itself, we are probably very close to being
in there. Now what we have looked at in considering our present situation
with murder, fifty point four percent of all the murders that have
occurred in Miami,` and by the way that figure that appeared in the morning
Paper is only through the first nine months and ended September the 30th.
So we've had the additional crimes added to that other than what has since
occurred since October the first. However, fifty point four percent are
what we call passion homicides. They are involved with family members.
girlfriend, boyfriend, husband, wife, children and parents, where there
is definite relationship established between the victim and the offender.
The other remaining percentage of our homicides, fifteen percent of those
are involved in drug, related activities. And thirty-four point seven
percent and who done its. These are the two, categories that require the
largest consumption of manpower in the investigation of homicides,
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the passion type of homicides commonly referred to as the"smoking gun"
homicide. Many times the responding patrol officer arrives, and a
family member or the offender, is still on the scene or has just left
and it is easy to apprehend that individual. We have recently, within the
last sixty days, increased our homicide strength by twelve point five
percent. Our clearance rate remains constant with last year. We are
within about one decimal point of being at the same clearance rate one
year ago at this same period of time. While the assignment of additional
people to be investigators may affect the clearance rate, we have not
seen any direct correlation with the number of investigators and the
number of clearances. Even thought there is an increase in the total
number of crimes, our clearance rate is remaining constant and we feel
like we are remaining in there. We have several things that are
affecting our assignments and I would just like to make the Commission
aware of those. We have been suffering, the last couple of years, with
a decrease in manpower. Through the generosity of the Commission this
year, our manpower will be increasine.'.We were able to enter eighteen
individuals into the police training center in June, we graduated sixteen
in November. We entered twenty-four in July, we graduated twenty-two
two weeks ago this Friday. We entered nine in August, we will graduate
nine in January for total increase of`forty -seven officers. We are
planning on entering thirty-five for training in January of 1980, and
an additional thirty-five in April of 1980. So if we look towards the
end of next year, we will have seen a one hundred and seventeen increase
total persons. These new officers are assigned for Patrol for the first
six months. That would equal' twenty-five percent of the total patrol
force that would have less than one years experience. So we are finding
it a very critical thing to take experience, seasoned patrol officers and
take and put them into an investigative function which would also
decrease the performance of our Patrol Section. That experience factor
is necessary with that number of new individuals. What we have done
is established a sliding scale. Our property crimes, even though they
are up, they are certainly nowhere as serious in nature as murder,
homicides._ And we are assigning experienced investigators to the
homicide function as that need dictates, on a sliding scale as those
build up and the work load increases, especially on the who done its
and the drug related, we are able to supplement them with experienced
investigators, that coming at the expense of some of the property crimes
that are being investigated. Hopefully, a year from now with the
increased manpower that has been provided for with experience factors
there, if this continues to be a trend, we will have to dramatically
increase the number of people there.
Mr. Plummer: Chief, that's a very fine presentation put together in
a very short period of time and it's a very nice answer, but I really
wonder if it answers the question that I asked. As you are well
aware, this Commission is empowered in two areas. ;One, budget and the
other policy. The real question that I'm looking for a bottom line, is
the department looking to this Commission for a readoption of a budgetary
amount to help the department. It` is very familar to me that one of
.the areas that has been, a real problem in the department is having to
squeeze, and we understand why, in the area of overtime. Sometimes
a man is hot in pursuit and has to hang it up at eleven o'clock because
that's the end of his tour of duty and he loses a trend. What I'm
really saying to you, is there anything that you feel that this Commission`
can do to help address the problem as it is presented to us today.
Other than what this Commission has already done which is in the long
range.
chief Griffin: I don't see a short range solution. It's true, we have
tried to manage the overtime factor better than we have in the past.
We feel like the proof of that is that our clearance rate remains' constant
while we have been able to reduce our overtime by;some twenty-seven percent.'
So we feel like that the overtime that we have been able to reduce, where
sometimes a guy would like to stay with it, where really it is not
fruitful, hasn't really affected the solution to the cases. Recognizing
having been an investigator at one time that when I'm on the trail I
like to say with it, however, the economic situation facing the City, as
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from a management point of view, we have to call it off sometimes. If
there was additional money provided for overtime, then we could have
the officers work more overtime and spend more time on investigations.
I'm not sure I would recommend that because we haven't shown there is a
correlation between the hour per overtime per solution of cases. I
think at this point in time, we've had the support of the Commission and
I think that you'd be very sensitive to our needs if we were to come back
through the Manager and request some adjustments. But at this point,
I think you've done all you can do for us.
Mr. Plummer: All right. Well that's really, I guess what we want to hear.
But I also would ask that betwee now and the meeting of;January the lOth,
that your Department would confer with the Manger after having more time
to consider the situation and let the Manager report back to us on the
lOth if there is anything that you feel or he concurs. with, that this
Commission could in fact do to help the problem.
DISCUSSION OF SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICT FOR THE DOWNTOWN A!IP
Mr. Plummer:" On another related subject, Mr. 'Grassie, would' you tell
me the posture please, of the election for the special taxing district
for downtown.
Mr. Grassie: That';, question was referred to the staff, Mr. Vice -Mayor,;
at the Commission's' request. it is being developed as a proposal to
come back to the Commission, now by the Planning Department staff. We
anticipate that it would go to the Law Department as soon as it is
drafted and come to you as quickly as we can reasonably get it to you.
Mr. Plummer: Are we still in the time frame of making: the March bailot?
Mr. Grassie: Well, I would have to look back at the calander that I sent
out" to you for information, but my impression is, yes that we are still
shooting for that March ballot.
Mr. Plummer: Well, I'll be very disappointed if it is not. Because at
the last Commission meeting I brought that up. And it is my understanding
that we have to get the approval of Metro Dade County, and I don't want
anybody to say, Oh my God, I' forgot. Mr. Knox, would you check into that
with Mr. Grassie, and give us the Commission an answer tomorrow?
Mr. Knox: Yes, sir.
PERSONAL APPEARANCE: VICTOR LOGA1I, SUMER BOAT SHOW
Mr. Plummer: Okay. Is there anything else that any other Commissioner
has as a pocket item? Any other things to be considered? Please
keep in mind that we do have this evening Zoning at seven o'clock.
Hearing none, Mr. Logan wishes to be recognized again.. Mr. Logan.
Mr. Victor Logan: Thank you, Mr. Plummer. Since this mornings Commission
meeting it has come to my attention that the majority of the members of
the Commission are ready to hear the matter and try and make a determination
one way or another.. And in that direction, I would appreciate it if we
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could proceed to put the facts on the table and try and get you to a point
where you can feel comfortable about making a decision.
Mr. Plummer: Well, of course, Mr. Logan, that would have to be by motion
of this Commission. -'For -any item that is not an agenda item to be brought
up, it would be required to make a motion and receive the majority support
of this Commission.
Mr. Lacasa: I move it.
Mr. Plummer: There is a motion made to consider Mr. Logan's request.
Mr. Carollo: Second.
Mr. Plummer: There is a second. All right, there will be no vote. I
will invoke the rule. Mr. Logan, as explained to you this morning,`
this matter will be considered on January the 10th,sir.
Mr. Logan: You're invoking the five day rule?
Mr. Plummer: Yes, sir.
54. FERSONAL :APPEARANCE IDA MARIA SEVPSCO
Mr. Plummer: Are there any other matters to come before this Commission?
Yes, ma'am.
Mrs. Ida Maria Sevasco: My name is Ida` Maria Sevasco and I live at
3725 S.W. 1st: Avenue in the City of Miami, twenty-seven years. I telephoned
on Tuesday, the 18th of December and requested to be placed on the
agenda. Thisis an emergency. They want to cut off my water.
Mr. Plummer: Who did you speak to, ma'am?
Mrs. Sevasco: I spoke to a Mrs. Bellamy and a certain Mr. Grimm.
Mr. Plummer: A certain Mr. Grimm is present. Mr. Grimm, do you recall
speaking with this lady?
Mr, Grimm: Mr. Vice -Mayor, oh, yes. I spoke with her at length.' And I
tried to...
Mr. Plummer: And she requested a personal appearance.
Mr. Grimm: Yes, and I denied her personal appearance until she told me
what she wanted to talk with you about so I could try to help her
ahead of time and she refused to tell me. Not once, but several times.
I was on the phone with her for half an hour.
Mr. Plummer; Well let me ask this question. From what I hear her saying,
that they are going to cut off her water, is that a matter that is before
this Commission?
Mr. Grimm: No, sir. That's a matter that the Water and Sewer Authority
would handle. And she'd have to..there has to be a reason why they'd
cut off her water, like not paying her bill or something else.
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Mr. Plummer: Ma'am, did you approach the proper agency?
Mrs. Sevasco: Yes, Mr. Dirkin. And he told me that I'd have to come
before the Commission of the City of Miami. Now the problem is this,
Mr. Plummer. You probably are aware of the fact that I have...I wish
I could be left to live in peace in my home. That pumping station in
front of my home was placed there and all I have been doing is having
the odor of that pumping station across the year. Now, since the
City of Miami has placed the sewer there, now it's another mess.
Mr. Plummer: Well, let me ask you a question, ma'am...
Mrs. Sevasco: Now the point is this...
Mr. Plummer: Let me ask you a question. Why have they threatened or
what is the reason that they have told you that they are going to cut
your water off?
Mrs. Sevasco: Well, as I said, I refused to pay the sewer...what
call the sewer...
Mr. Plummer:
Mrs. Sevasco:
that I should
the mess that
do you
The sewer bill.
Assessment.'..the bill, yes. For the reason that I feel
be given some consideration across the years through all.
I have lived through there.
Mr. Plummer: But, ma'am, that's not a matter for this Commission to
decide.
Mrs. Sevasco: Yes, he told me.
Mr. Plummer: No, no. That's
would have to take before the
Commission, now Mr. Knox, you
authority, ma'am, to give you
Mr. Knox: That's correct.
Sevasco: Mr. Dirkin told me that I have to come before the Commisson.
Mrs.
a matter..
courts, ma
correct me
any, relief
.that is a civil matter that you
'am, not this Commission. This
if I'm wrong, does not have the
. Mr. Knox.
Mr. Plummer: Ma'am. You'd better go back and tell Mr. Dirkin.
Mrs. Sevasco: I am an ill woman, Mr. Plummer. I cannot be running around.
Mr. Plummer: I understand your plight. Okay? I understand what you
are saying. But this Commission, ma'am, you must understand what I'm
saying, does not have the authority to give you relief. Now, I'm sorry
if Mr. Dirkin misinformed you. But we don't have any authority according
to the City Attorney to give you relief, if we wanted to. We can give you
all the sympathy in the world, but you want relief and we can't give it
to you. And I won't apologize for misinformation by Mr. Dirkin. But
ma'am,....may I suggest that you sit down and talk with Mr. Knox and let
Mr. Knox determine for you where the proper channel of authority...
Mr. Knox, can you help the woman.
Mr. Knox: It would probably involve her having to go to court because
what she is doing is...appears to be doing is indicating that she should
either be granted a waiver or other relief from special assessment. And
of course, assessments are made uniformly and everybody who is assessed
is requried to pay that portion,of the cost for the improvement.
Mr. Plummer: I might have the wisdom of Solomon, but I don't know how
to settle your watergetting cut off, ma'am.
UNIDENTIFIED SPEAKER: Does she live in the City.
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Mr. Plummer: Obviously she lives in the City. What'
Mrs. Sevasco: 3725 S.W. 1 Avenue.
Mr. Plummer: One Avenue?
Mrs. Sevasco: Right.
Mr. Carollo: It certainly is the City.
Mr. Plummer: S. W. 1 Avenue.
Mr:. Grimm She lives at the intersection of 3rd Avenue and U.S.
Plummer. About two stones throw from you.
your home address.
Mrs. Sevasco Where the pumping station is. The sewage pumping station
is right in front of. my home.
Mr. Plummer: Well, Mr. Grimm, do we have a problem with that pumping
station? Is it pumping an odor that...
Mr. Grimm Only according to Ida Maria Sevasco.
Mr Plummer: Did you formallywork for the City?
Mrs. Sevasco Yes, I did.
Mr. Plummer: Now I know who you are. You live right on the turn.
Right. You were the one that was here complaining about the Electric
Company before.
Mrs. Sevasco: Right. Florida Power and Light where they built the sub-
division there across from my home. They made a mess...
Mr. Plummer: You were a secretary here at City Hall.
secretary here at City Hall once before?
Mr. Grimm: No, sir. She was a secretary for me.
Mrs. Sevasco: I was a Clerk.
Mr. Plummer: She was a secretary for you? Now I know what the problem_
Weren't you:is
is.
Mrs. Sevasco: I was a clerk in the City.
Mr. Plummer: All right. Mr. Grassie, take the woman. ..what do we do?
C'mon I'm not...Knox is telling me that her grievance is not here.
Where is her grievance. What do we do for the woman?
Mr. Grassier There are two approaches, Commissioner. One is you can
simply tell her, as you have already btt more difinitively, that we
can't do anything for her.
Mr. Plummer: I told her that.
Mr Grassier The other approach which involves a great deal of work and
many complications, is considering the possiblity of setting up for the
City a system whereby in the case of senior citizens, that you have
special legislation which allows special assessments to be liens against
the property, not collectable until the 'property changes hands. That's...
Mr. Plummer: Or their passing...
Mr. Grassier Well, when they pass and property changes hands. That is
possible...
Mr. Plummer: But that's legislation in. Tallahassee as I understand it.
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Mr. Grassie: Well, it would probably have to originate as a request
and an initiative of the City, whether or not you did it on a City
boundaries basis as against the county wide basis, would be between the
City Attorney's Office and the County Attorney, but...I mean, that is
an involved answer to this particular one problem. But it is the only
other approach, really.
Mr. Plummer: Well, you know, with all of this high priced help, is there
anybody can tell me where her grievance is? Is it with the courts? Is
that her answer, George?
Mr. Grassie: She has administrative relief, I presume, from the Water
and Sewer Authority, administration, up to the Water and Sewer Board and.
from there to the County Commission. Now, the other...the court side, the
City Attorney would respond to.
Mr. Plummer: In other words, what you are saying is, she should appeal
to the Water and Sewer Board.
Mr. Grassie: No, I'm not saying she should, but`I mean that is the
avenue. She can.
Mr. Plummer: I mean, she can. That would be her logical pursuit.,
Mr. Grassie: Exactly. Because she is grieving against a response...
Mr. Plummer: All right. Do you understand that ma'am?
Mrs. Sevasco: No, I don't because I've been given the runaround for
ten days now and I had to get out of my sick bed to come here today.
Mr. Plummer: Well ma'am, I am told, if all of these learned experts,
the high priced help are correct, and I'm not telling you because I
don't know, your avenue of redress is the Water and Sewer Board. Okay.
Not here. Now, I'm sorry. And I'm want to make a special call to
Mr. Dirkin andwish him a Merry Christmas. Do you understand.
Mrs. Sevasco: Well, why would he
say that to me?
Mr. Plummer: Ma'am, I can't...I don't know Mr. Dirkin. We'd like to cut
his water off this morning but...
Mrs. Sevasco: Thank you, Mr. Plummer, because belive me, I wish I would
be left in peace to enjoy my holiday.
Mr. Plummer: Well ma'am, I don't know what else to tell you. I'm sorry.
Now that's where your redress is. It is with the Water and Sewer Board.
Mrs. Sevasco: Well why would he tell me to come here?
Mr. Plummer:
and he didn't
Mrs. Sevasco:
mine.
Because obviously, he didn't know what he was talking about
want to have to sit there and talk for half an hour.
Well, I sat here all day sick as I am, through no fault of
Mr. Plummer: Ma'am, your asking me to do something I can't do. Okay?
The City Attorney tells me it is not within my purview of my authority.
Mrs. Sevasco: And Mr. Grimm doesn't even live in the City of Miami and yet
he's giving orders to people here.
Mr. Plummer: We've had some question about that.
Mr. Grimm: Excuse me, I was out of the room. What order did I give?
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. Plummer: That you you....forget it. Ma'am, I'm sorry the only thing
can do, we sympathize with you and we wish you a happy new year. There
nothing else I can do ma'am. And I don't want to keep repeating myself.
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Mr. Carollo: Do you have an attorney? Maybe you can talk to an attorney.
Mrs. Sevasco: I'm in the poverty class. I'm a senior citizen.
Mr. Carollo: Well maybe you can call Legal Services or somebody that
can give you some legal guidance in this., Because like Mr. Plummer
said, there is really nothing we could' do, we're sorry.
Mr. Plummer: Why don't you go to Legal. Aide?
Mrs. Sevasco: No, I'm going homeand going to bed. No, I'm ill. I'm
going home. I've waited all day here and now I have to take the bus home
Mr. Plummer: All right ma'am. I'm sorry that we can't help you.
All right. Any other matter to come before this Commission. See you
tonight at seven o'clock. Thank you.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Commission,
on motion duly made and seconded, the meeting was adjourned at 3:50 P.M.
ATTEST: RALPH G. ONGIE
City Clerk
MATTY HIRAI
Assistant City Clerk
MAURICE A. FERRE
Mayor
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10
11
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DOCUMENT
INDEX
December 27, 1979 I
DOCUMENT IDENTIFICATION
COMMISSION AGENDA AND CITY CLERK REPORT
AMENDING SECTION 16-38 THROUGH 16-46 OF
THE CODE OF. THE CITY OF MIAMI.
COMMISSION RETRIEVAL
1 ACTION 1 CODE NO.
ESTABLISHING RATES AT A ON -STREET METERS AND
OFF STREET METERS AND DECAL RATES IN LOTS
WHERE DECALS ARE SOLD.
AMENDING SECTION 1 OF ORDINANCE NO. 9000,
ADOPTED OCTOBER 17, 1979, THE ANNUAL APPROPRI-
ATIONS ORDINANCE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
SEPTEMBER 30, 1980
AMENDING SECTION I OF ORDINANCE 8719, ADOPTED
OCTOBER 26, 1977.
AMENDING SUBSECTION OF SECTION 39-2 OF THE
CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
AUTHORIZING THE. CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE THE
ATTACHED AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT FL-09-0038
BETWEEN DADE COUNTY AND THE CITY' OF MIAMI
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO, LEASE
AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
HEALTH AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, FOOD STAMP PROGRAM
APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A PROJECT
CONTRACT RELATING TO THE HOUSING PROJECT IN THE
CITY OF MIAMI:DESIGNATING DADE 8-12 (TOWNPARK).
APPROVING THE COMMUNITY BASED RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES
STUDY IN' PRINCIPLE
REQUESTING THAT THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
DIRECT THE PREPARATION AND ADOPTION OF A COUNTY-
WIDE COMMUNITY -BASED RESIDENTIAL 'FACILITIES PLAN;
DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO OFFER FULL COOPERATION
REQUESTING THAT THE GOVERNOR OF FLORIDA PROPOSE LEGIS-
LATION TO ESTABLISH STATE LICENSING REQUIREMENTS
FOR EVERY TYPE OF COMMUNITY -BASED -RESIDENTIAL FACILITY
IN THE HEALTH CARE AND CORRECTIONAL SYSTEM
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT
TO THE AGREEMENT WITH STRESAU, SMITH AND STRESAY.
ACCEPTING THE PLAT ENTITLED ASSOCIATES TRACT, A
SUBDIVISION IN THE CITY OF MIAMI
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT A GIFT OF
REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 240 N.W.; 11TH STREET
R-79-861
R-79-862
R-79-863
R-79-864
R-79-865
R-79-866
R-79-867
0055
0056
0057
0058
0059
0060
79-861
79-862
79-836
79-864
79-865
79-866
79-867
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
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CONTINUED
DOCUMENT IDENTIFICATION
FINDING AND DETERMINING THE PUBLIC NEED AND
NECESSITY FOR ACQUIRING THE FEE SIMPLE TITLE
TO CERTAIN PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN TO BE
USED FOR A PUBLIC LIBRARY
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APPROVING THE ATTACHED CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
WHEREIN HE PROPOSES TO ACQUIRE AN EXISTING
SCULPTRUAL WORK OF ART EXECUTED BY ARNALDO
POMODORO, TO BE PART OF THE CITY'S ART IN
PUBLIC PLACES PROGRAM IN CONNECTION WITH THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW CITY ADMINISTRATION
BUILDING
CONFIRMING THE ELECTION OF CONNOR L. ADAMS
AND WILLIAM J. RABUN TO THE RETIREMENT BOARD
OF THE MIAMI CITY GENERAL EMPLOYEES'RETIRE-
MENT BOARD
CONFIRMING RICHARD WITT AND A.G. SHERMAN, AS
MEMBERS OF THE CIVIL SERVICE BOARD OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI
CONFIRMING THE ELECTION OF JAMES W. REESE,
AS FIRE REPRESENTATIVE OF CITY OF MIAMI
POLICEMAN, AND EDWARD JAREMKO, AS FIRST
REPRESENTATIVE OF CITY OF MIAMI FIREMENT
TO THE RETIREMENT BOARD OF THE MIAMI CITY EM-
PLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM
CONDITIONALLY AUTHORIZING THE CLOSING OF
CERTAIN STREETS FOR THE THREE KINGS -ORANGE
BOWL PARADE TO BE HELD ON SATURDAY, JANUARY
6, 1980, BETWEEN 1:00 P.M. AND 5:00`P.M.
ACCEPTING THE BIDS FOR FURNISHING MOTOR
VEHICLES FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING AND
VEHICLE MAINTENANCE AS FOLLOWS.
ELECTING AND APPOINTING COMMISSIONER ARMANDO
LACASA, AS VICE -MAYOR OF THE CITY', OF MIAMI
CONFIRMING ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR CONSTRUCTION
OF SHENANDOAH HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENT, SECTION
"A", H-4362, IN SHENANDOAH HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENZ
DISTICT SECTION "A", H-4362
CONFIRMING ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR CONSTRUCTION
OF SECTION "B" SHENANDOAH HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENT
H-4365, IN SECTION "B",. SHENANDOAH HIGHWAY
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT H-4365
AUTHORIZING, THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTED THE
ATTACHED AGREEMENT BETWEEN METROPOLITAN
DADE COUNTY AND THE CITY OF MIAMI FOR `ECONOM-
IC DEVELOPMENT PLANNING ACTIVITIES TO BE
RENDERED BY THE DEPARTMENTS OF PLANNING AND
TRADE AND COMMERCE DEVELOPMENT FOR FISCAL
YEAR 1979-1980 IN THE AMOUNT OF $75,000
L`O aSST6A
ACTION
RETRIEVAL
CODE NO.
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DOCUMENT IDENTIFICATION
APPROVING AND ACKNOWLEDGING RECEIPT OF THE
ATTACHED BINDING REPRESENTATIVE BY THE
DEVELOPER OF TRACT "D", DUPONT PLAZA
APPROVING AND ACKNOWLEGING RECEIPT OF THE
ATTACHED BINDING -REPRESENTATION BY THE
DEVELOPER OF TRACT "D", DU)ONT PLAZA
29 ACCEPTING THE BID OF KRUEGER METAL PRODUCTS,
INC
30 ACCEPTING THE COMPLETED WORK OF M.E.T. CON-
STRUCTION, INC.
31 ACCEPTING THE COMPLETED WORK PERFORMED BY
INTERCOUNTY CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION AT A
TOTAL COST OF $198,613.36
32
AUTHORIZING THE PROPER OFFFICIALS OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI TO ACCEPT TWO (2) WARRANTY DEEDS AND
APPROVING THE RECORDING OF SAID DEEDS IN THE
PUBLIC RECORDS OF DADE COUNTY.
33 AMENDING SECTION 1 OF RESOLUTION NO. 40132,
ADOPTED NOVEMBER 14, 1968
AMENDING SECTION 1 OF RESOLUTION NO.
34
35
79-133
ACCEPTING THE COMPLETED WORK PERFORMED BY
JOE REINERTSON EQUIPMENT CO. AT A TOTAL COST
OF $521,750.50
36 AMENDING SECTION 2 OF RESOLUTION NO. 79-588
40
ACCEPTING THE BID OF PAN AMERICAN SURVEYS,
INC, IN THE, PROPOSED AMOUNT OF $18,844
ACCEPTING THE BID OF THE SAND BOX FOR FUR-
NISHING 2,000 CUBIC YARDS OF TOP SOIL FOR
THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS.
ACCEPTING THE BID OF RACAL MILGO INFORMATION
SYSTEMS, INC
ACCEPTING THE BID OF JUELLE BROTHERS FOR
FURNISHING BUILDING DEMOLITION SERVICE FOR
THE DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING AND ZONING
INSPECTIONS.
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ACTION
RETRIEVAL
CODE' NO.
79-882
79-887
79-888
79-889
79-890
79-891
79-892,
79-893
79-894
79-895