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Meeting Agenda
Thursday, July 29, 2004
9:00 AM
PART B (Portions of the July 22 Meeting were continued /Additional
items have been scheduled)
City Hall Commission Chambers
City Commission
Manuel A. Diaz, Mayor
Arthur E. Teele, Jr., Chairman
Joe Sanchez, Vice Chairman
Angel Gonzalez, Commissioner District One
Johnny L. Winton, Commissioner District Two
Tomas Regalado, Commissioner District Four
Joe Arriola, City Manager
Jorge L. Fernandez, City Attorney
Priscilla A. Thompson, City Clerk
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ANY PERSON WHO ACTS AS A LOBBYIST PURSUANT TO CITY OF MIAMI ORDINANCE NO.
11469, CODIFIED IN CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE VI OF THE CITY CODE, MUST REGISTER WITH THE
CITY CLERK, PRIOR TO ENGAGING IN LOBBYING ACTIVITIES BEFORE CITY STAFF, BOARDS,
AND COMMITTEES AND THE CITY COMMISSION. A COPY OF SAID ORDINANCE IS AVAILABLE
IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK, CITY HALL.
PURSUANT TO SECTION 4(g)(5) OF THE CHARTER OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, THE MAYOR MAY
VETO CERTAIN ITEMS APPROVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION WITHIN TEN CALENDAR DAYS
FOLLOWING THE COMMISSION ACTION. THE COMMISSION MAY, AFTER THE VETO
OCCURS, OVERRIDE SUCH VETO BY A FOUR -FIFTHS VOTE OF THE COMMISSIONERS THEN
PRESENT.
ANY PERSON MAKING IMPERTINENT OR SLANDEROUS REMARKS OR WHO BECOMES
BOISTEROUS WHILE ADDRESSING THE COMMISSION, SHALL BE BARRED FROM FURTHER
AUDIENCE BEFORE THE COMMISSION BY THE PRESIDING OFFICER, UNLESS PERMISSION
TO CONTINUE OR AGAIN ADDRESS THE COMMISSION BE GRANTED BY THE MAJORITY
VOTE OF THE COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT. NO CLAPPING, APPLAUDING, HECKLING
OR VERBAL OUTBURSTS IN SUPPORT OR OPPOSITION TO A SPEAKER OR HIS OR HER
REMARKS SHALL BE PERMITTED. NO SIGNS OR PLACARDS SHALL BE ALLOWED IN THE
COMMISSION CHAMBERS. PERSONS EXITING THE COMMISSION CHAMBER SHALL DO SO
QUIETLY.
THIS PRINTED AGENDA IS DISTRIBUTED AT LEAST FIVE DAYS BEFORE THE MEETING, AND
THE MATERIAL IN CONNECTION WITH EACH ITEM APPEARING ON THE AGENDA IS
AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION DURING BUSINESS HOURS AT THE OFFICE OF THE CITY
CLERK IN CITY HALL.
ANY PERSON WHO SEEKS TO ADDRESS THE CITY COMMISSION ON ANY ITEM APPEARING
IN THE FOLLOWING PORTIONS OF THIS AGENDA: "CONSENT AGENDA", "PUBLIC
HEARINGS", OR "PUBLIC DISCUSSION" IS INVITED TO DO SO AND SHALL AS SOON AS
POSSIBLE INFORM THE CITY CLERK OF HIS/HER DESIRE TO SPEAK, GIVING THE CITY
CLERK HIS/HER NAME. AT THE TIME THE ITEM IS HEARD, THAT PERSON SHOULD
APPROACH THE MICROPHONE AND WAIT TO BE RECOGNIZED BY THE PRESIDING OFFICER.
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Formal action may be taken on any item discussed or added to this Agenda. Any person, or
persons, wishing to appeal any decision made by the City Commission with respect to any
matter considered at this meeting or hearing, will require a verbatim record of the proceeding
upon which the appeal is based. Any person with a disability requiring auxiliary aids and
services for meetings may call the City Clerk's Office, 250-5360, with requests at least two
business days before the meeting date.
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The City Commission has established a policy that the lunch recess will begin at the
conclusion of deliberations of the agenda item being considered at Noon; further, that
Commission meetings will adjourn at the conclusion of deliberations on the agenda item being
considered at 9:00 PM. (Resolution No. 87-115)
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CONTENTS
Items may be heard in the numbered
sequence or as announced by the Commission
PR - PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
MV - MAYORAL VETOES
M - MAYOR'S ITEMS
D1 - DISTRICT 1 ITEMS Pages 4-5
D2 - DISTRICT 2 ITEMS
D3 - DISTRICT 3 ITEMS
D4 - DISTRICT 4 ITEMS Pages 6-17
D5 - DISTRICT 5 ITEMS
PH - PUBLIC HEARINGS Pages 18-20
TIME CERTAIN
3:00 P.M. - PH.2 - Transfer of Funds from Model City to Offstreet Parking
3:00 P.M. - PH.3 - Allocation of Funds from 30th Yr. Economic Dev. Reserve Funds
SR - SECOND READING ORDINANCES Pages 21-23
RE - RESOLUTIONS Pages 24-41
DI - DISCUSSION ITEMS Pages 42-59
PART B
PZ - PLANNING AND ZONING ITEM Pages 60-81
The Planning and Zoning item shall not be considered before 2:00 pm.
9:00 A.M. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
PR.1 04-00862 CEREMONIAL ITEM
Name of Honoree Presenter Protocol Item
Kathleen Woods -Richardson Chairman Teele Salute
MAYORAL VETOES
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(Pursuant to Section 4(g)(5) of the charter of Miami, Florida, Item(s) vetoed by the Mayor shall be
placed by the city clerk as the first substantive item(s) for the commission consideration.)
ORDER OF DAY
CITYWIDE
HONORABLE MAYOR MANUEL A. DIAZ
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DISTRICT 1
COMMISSIONER ANGEL GONZALEZ
D1.1 04-00864 RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION CODESIGNATING
NORTHWEST 14TH TERRACE FROM NORTHWEST 10TH AVENUE TO
NORTHWEST 11TH AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS "SCHONINGER
WAY;" FURTHER DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO INSTRUCT THE
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS
RESOLUTION TO THE HEREIN DESIGNATED OFFICES.
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DISTRICT 2
COMMISSIONER JOHNNY L. WINTON
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DISTRICT 3
VICE CHAIRMAN JOE SANCHEZ
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D4.1 04-00850
District 4-
Commissioner
Tomas Regalado
D4.2 04-00851
District 4-
Commissioner
Tomas Regalado
DISTRICT 4
COMMISSIONER TOMAS REGALADO
DISCUSSION ITEM
DISCUSSION CONCERNING LEGISLATION REGARDING THE
AFSCME LAWSUIT RELATED TO THE LAY-OFF OF EMPLOYEES IN
THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.
DISCUSSION ITEM
DISCUSSION CONCERNING LEGISLATION INSTRUCTING THE
AUDITOR GENERAL TO REVIEW, AUDIT, AND REPORT FINDINGS TO
THE COMMISSION PRIOR TO THE FIRST SEPTEMBER BUDGET
HEARING REGARDING EACH EXPERT CONSULTANT, BOTH HIRED
AND RETAINED, PROVIDING QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION,
EXPERIENCE, RATE OF PAY, AND TOTAL RATE OF PAY -TO -DATE,
INCLUSIVE OF THE TOTAL COST TO THE CITY AND HIS FINDINGS
AND/OR RECOMMENDATIONS.
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DISTRICT 5
CHAIRMAN ARTHUR E. TEELE, JR.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
PH.1 04-00880 RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION BY A FOUR -FIFTHS
(4/5THS) AFFIRMATIVE VOTE, AFTER PUBLIC HEARING, PURSUANT TO
SECTION 2-614 OF THE CITY CODE, WAIVING THE CONFLICT OF
INTEREST PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN SECTION 2-612 OF THE CODE
OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA ("CITY"), AS AMENDED, TO ENABLE
ALEJANDRO VILARELLO TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT TO
TRANSACT BUSINESS WITH AND FOR THE CITY AND APPEAR
BEFORE THE CITY COMMISSION RELATED TO LABOR AND
EMPLOYMENT MATTERS CONCERNING COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
UNITS.
3:00 P.M.
PH.2 04-00698 RESOLUTION
Department of A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
Community ATTACHMENT(S), AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF COMMUNITY
Development DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM FUNDS, IN THE AMOUNT OF
$600,000, FROM THE MODEL CITY REVITALIZATION DISTRICT TRUST
AND ALLOCATING SAID FUNDS TO THE CITY OF MIAMI'S
DEPARTMENT OF OFF-STREET PARKING AUTHORITY; AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT, IN
SUBSTANTIALLY THE ATTACHED FORM, FOR SAID PURPOSE.
DATE: JULY 8, 2004
ACTION: DEFERRED
PH.3 04-00702 RESOLUTION
Department of A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
Community ATTACHMENT(S), AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF 30TH YEAR
Development ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT RESERVE FUNDS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $250,000; ALLOCATING SAID FUNDS TO THE LITTLE
HAITI-EDISON FEDERAL CREDIT UNION FOR ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2004 TO
SEPTEMBER 30, 2005; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH SAID AGENCY FOR SAID
PURPOSE, IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE ATTACHED FORM.
DATE: JULY 8, 2004
ACTION: DEFERRED
DATE: JULY 22, 2004
ACTION: DEFERRED
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ORDINANCES - SECOND READING
Note: Any proposed ordinance listed as an item for second reading in this section may be adopted
as an emergency measure upon being so determined by the City Commission.
SR.1 04-00703 ORDINANCE SECOND READING
Department of AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING
Police ORDINANCE NO. 11418, AS AMENDED, ADOPTED DECEMBER 12, 1996,
WHICH ESTABLISHED INITIAL RESOURCES AND APPROPRIATIONS
FOR THE SPECIAL REVENUE FUND ENTITLED, "PARTNERSHIP FUND;"
INCREASING THE APPROPRIATIONS IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$17,208, CONSISTING OF DONATIONS FROM VARIOUS PRIVATE
ORGANIZATIONS; AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF POLICE
("POLICE") TO ACCEPT DONATIONS FROM VARIOUS PRIVATE
ORGANIZATIONS TO BE DEPOSITED IN SAID SPECIAL REVENUE
FUND; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF SAID FUNDS
TO SPONSOR NUMEROUS COMMUNITY EVENTS AND IN-HOUSE
PROGRAMS, INCLUDING THE PUBLICATION OF THE DEPARTMENT'S
ANNUAL REPORT; CONTAINING A REPEALER PROVISION, A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
DATE: JULY 8, 2004
MOVER: COMMISSIONER WINTON
SECONDER: COMMISSIONER GONZALEZ
VOTE: AYES: 5 - COMMISSIONER GONZALEZ, WINTON,
SANCHEZ, REGALADO AND TEELE
ACTION: PASSED ON FIRST READING
SR.2 04-00704 ORDINANCE SECOND READING
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
ATTACHMENT(S), APPROVING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF CRITERIA
AND A SELECTION PROCESS, ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED, TO
FACILITATE THE AWARD OF SCHOLARSHIPS FROM THE CITY OF
MIAMI DEPARTMENT OF SOLID WASTE'S RECYCLING AND
EDUCATIONAL TRUST FUND, ESTABLISHED THROUGH CHAPTER 22,
SECTION 22-15 ENTITLED "EDUCATIONAL TRUST FUND;" CONTAINING
A REPEALER PROVISION, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
DATE: JULY 8, 2004
MOVER: COMMISSIONER WINTON
SECONDER: COMMISSIONER GONZALEZ
VOTE: AYES: 5 - COMMISSIONER GONZALEZ, WINTON,
SANCHEZ, REGALADO AND TEELE
ACTION: PASSED ON FIRST READING
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RESOLUTIONS
RE.1 04-00840 RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION APPROVING THE
PROCUREMENT OF SERVICES FROM THE GORDIAN GROUP, INC.,
FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A JOB ORDER CONTRACTING ("JOC")
SYSTEM, AWARDED UNDER AN EXISTING CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
CONTRACT, EFFECTIVE UNTIL APRIL 11, 2008, SUBJECT TO ANY
EXTENSIONS OR REPLACEMENT CONTRACTS BY THE CITY OF MIAMI
BEACH, SOLICITED PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
("RFP") 49-00/01, TO BE UTILIZED CITYWIDE ON AN AS -NEEDED BASIS,
IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $120,000; ALLOCATING
PROJECT FUNDS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $120,000,
FOR THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR (FY 2003-2004) FROM VARIOUS
CAPITAL PROJECT ACCOUNTS, AS MAY BE ADJUSTED FROM TIME TO
TIME BY THE CITY COMMISSION IN THE ANNUAL
APPROPRIATIONS/CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ORDINANCES, OR AS
OTHERWISE ADJUSTED AS PERMITTED BY LAW.
RE.2 04-00841 RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, AUTHORIZING THE
AWARD OF JOB ORDER CONTRACTS ("JOC") TO CW CONSTRUCTION,
INC. AND ALPINE CONSTRUCTIONS, INC., FOR A CONTRACT IN
ANNUAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $2,000,000, FOR EACH FIRM,
PURSUANT TO CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA BID NOS. 12-03/04
AND 13-03/04, EFFECTIVE UNTIL MAY 25, 2005, WITH OPTIONS TO
EXTEND FOR FOUR ADDITIONAL ONE-YEAR PERIODS, SUBJECT TO
ANY EXTENSIONS OR REPLACEMENT CONTRACTS BY THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH; AND AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF JOC TO CARIVON
CONSTRUCTION, INC., F.H. PASCHEN/SN NIELSEN, F&L
CONSTRUCTION, H.A. CONTRACTING, INC., AND PASS
INTERNATIONAL, INC., FOR A CONTRACT ANNUAL AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $5,000,000 FOR EACH FIRM, PURSUANT TO CITY OF MIAMI
BEACH, FLORIDA BID NO. 14-03/04, EFFECTIVE UNTIL MAY 25, 2005,
WITH OPTIONS TO EXTEND FOR FOUR ADDITIONAL ONE-YEAR
PERIODS, SUBJECT TO ANY EXTENSIONS OR REPLACEMENT
CONTRACTS BY THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, TO BE USED CITYWIDE
ON AN AS -NEEDED BASIS, FOR A TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $29,000,000; ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM VARIOUS CAPITAL
PROJECT ACCOUNTS, AS MAY BE ADJUSTED FROM TIME TO TIME BY
THE CITY COMMISSION IN THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS/CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENTS ORDINANCES, OR AS OTHERWISE ADJUSTED AS
PERMITTED BY LAW.
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RE.3 04-00865 RESOLUTION
Department of A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION CODESIGNATING
Public Works NORTHEAST 55TH STREET FROM NORTHEAST 2ND AVENUE TO
NORTHEAST 3RD AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS "SIR WINSTON
CHURCHILL WAY;" FURTHER DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO
INSTRUCT THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO TRANSMIT A COPY
OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE HEREIN DESIGNATED OFFICES.
RE.4 04-00868 RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
ATTACHMENT(S), AUTHORIZING AN INCREASE IN THE CONTRACT
AWARDED TO PETRO HYDRO, INC., APPROVED BY RESOLUTION NO.
03-752, ADOPTED JULY 17, 2003, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$265,166.16, INCREASING THE AMOUNT OF THE CONTRACT FROM
$737,543.05 TO $1,002,709.21, FOR THE PROJECT ENTITLED "ROAD
REHABILITATION PROJECT, B-4651," EXTENDING THE CONSTRUCTION
ALONG NORTHWEST 35TH STREET FROM NORTHWEST 25TH
AVENUE TO NORTHWEST 27TH AVENUE, IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE
ATTACHED PROPOSAL; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT, IN SUBSTANTIALLY
THE ATTACHED FORM, GRANTING AN EXTENSION IN THE TERM OF
THE CONTRACT BY 60 CALENDAR DAYS, FROM 150 CALENDAR DAYS
TO 210 CALENDAR DAYS; ALLOCATING FUNDS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT
TO EXCEED $265,166.16, FOR ADDITIONAL CONSTRUCTION COSTS
PLUS $15,333.84 FOR COSTS INCURRED BY THE CITY OF MIAMI, FOR
TOTAL CONTRACT COSTS NOT TO EXCEED $280,500, FROM CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT NO. 341330, ENTITLED "TRANSIT % CENT
SURTAX."
RE.5 04-00870 RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING THE
ACQUISITION OF 400 LAPTOP MOBILE DIGITAL COMPUTERS,
DOCKING STATIONS AND RELATED EQUIPMENT, FOR THE
DEPARTMENT OF POLICE FROM MOTOROLA, INC., A
NON-LOCAL/NON-MINORITY VENDOR, UNDER EXISTING CITY OF
FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS BID NO. 03-35, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $2,023,624; ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM: (1) CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (CIP) ACCOUNT CODE NO.
312010.299401.6.840, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $45,754, (2) CIP
ACCOUNT CODE NO. 312028.299401.6.840, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $560,570, (3) CIP ACCOUNT CODE NO. 312032.299401.6.840,
IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $9,488, (4) LOCAL LAW
ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT VII, ACCOUNT CODE NO.
142023.290539.6.840, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $873,113, AND
(5) LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT VIII, ACCOUNT CODE
NO. 142023.290546.6.840, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $534,699.
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RE.6 04-00867 RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION ACCEPTING A
DONATION OF THREE SCULPTURES CREATED BY ARTIST FREDERICK
PRESCOTT, AT AN ESTIMATED FAIR MARKET VALUE OF $60,000,
FROM THE WASHINGTON MUTUAL COCONUT GROVE ARTS FESTIVAL,
TO BE PLACED IN COCONUT GROVE, FOR THE CITY OF MIAMI.
RE.7 04-00839 RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
ATTACHMENT(S), RATIFYING, APPROVING AND CONFIRMING THE
SALARY AND BENEFITS TO BE RECEIVED BY INTERIM CITY
ATTORNEY MARIA J. CHIARO.
RE.8 04-00881 RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING THE
ENGAGEMENT OF SPECIAL COUNSEL TO ADDRESS ISSUES
RELATED TO LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT MATTERS CONCERNING
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNITS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$30,000, PLUS COSTS AS APPROVED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY;
ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM AN ACCOUNT TO BE IDENTIFIED BY THE
CITY MANAGER, FOR SAID SERVICES.
RE.9 04-00766 RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION DETERMINING THAT
THE MOST ADVANTAGEOUS METHOD TO DEVELOP CERTAIN
IMPROVEMENTS AT THE CITY -OWNED PROPERTY KNOWN AS THE
MELREESE GOLF COURSE, LOCATED AT 1802 NORTHWEST 37TH
AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA,
("PROPERTY") CONSISTING OF APPROXIMATELY 130 ACRES, FOR
PLANNING, DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, LEASING AND MANAGEMENT
OF THE CITY -OWNED PROPERTY, IS AS A UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT
PROJECT ("UDP"); AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PREPARE A
DRAFT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS ("RFP") FOR SAID UDP TO
INCLUDE PLANNING WITHOUT LIMITATION, A GOLF COURSE, HOTEL,
PARKING AND ANCILLARY AND SUPPORT FACILITIES AT SAID
PROPERTY; CONFIRMING THAT IN ACCORDANCE WITH CITY
CHARTER PROVISIONS, A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD TO TAKE
TESTIMONY REGARDING SAID RFP, AND TO CONTINUE THE
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE UDP PROCESS.
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DISCUSSION ITEMS
NOTE: Legislation may result from City Commission consideration of any Commission Discussion
item.
This portion of the agenda is separately designated as being available for the purpose of providing
and securing City Commission information, direction, and guidance in significant pending and
concluded matters, including matters not specifically set forth in this section.
It is anticipated that no input from anyone other than the City personnel is needed or expected while
the City Commission is considering any matter in this portion of the Agenda; accordingly, no member
of the public may address the City Commission during this time.
DI.1 04-00842 DISCUSSION ITEM
DISCUSSION AND SELECTION OF A NEW CITY ATTORNEY.
DI.2 04-00869 DISCUSSION ITEM
REPORT CONCERNING THE GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND.
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PART B
The following item shall not be considered before 2:00 pm.
PZ.1 04-00723 RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
ATTACHMENTS, APPROVING WITH CONDITIONS, A MAJOR USE
SPECIAL PERMIT PURSUANT TO ARTICLES 9, 13 AND 17 OF ZONING
ORDINANCE NO. 11000, FOR THE 1237 BISCAYNE BOULEVARD
PROJECT, TO BE LOCATED AT APPROXIMATELY 1237 BISCAYNE
BOULEVARD, 324 AND 444 NORTHEAST 13TH STREET, MIAMI,
FLORIDA, TO CONSTRUCT A 57-STORY MIXED -USE STRUCTURE
CONSISTING OF 408 TOTAL MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL UNITS,
APPROXIMATELY 17,160 SQUARE FEET OF RETAIL/OFFICE USE, AND
570 TOTAL PARKING SPACES; DIRECTING TRANSMITTAL; MAKING
FINDINGS OF FACT AND STATING CONCLUSIONS OF LAW; PROVIDING
FOR BINDING EFFECT; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
REQUEST: Major Use Special Permit for the 1237 Biscayne Boulevard
Project
LOCATION: Approximately 1237 Biscayne Boulevard and 324 and 444
NE 13th Street
APPLICANT(S): 1237 Biscayne Blvd, LLC, Owner and 1237 Biscayne
Development Group, LLC, Contract Purchaser
APPLICANT(S) AGENT: Lucia A. Dougherty, Esquire
FINDINGS:
PLANNING DEPARTMENT: Recommended approval with conditions*.
PLANNING ADVISORY BOARD: Recommended approval with
conditions* to City Commission on June 16, 2004 by a vote of 6-0.
ZONING BOARD: Granted the special exception with conditions* on June
28, 2004 by a vote of 8-0.
*See supporting documentation.
PURPOSE: This will allow the development of the 1237 Biscayne
Boulevard Project.
DATE: JULY 22, 2004
ACTION: CONTINUED
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