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Meeting Agenda
Thursday, October 14, 2004
9:00 AM
REGULAR
City Hall Commission Chambers
City Commission
Manuel A. Diaz, Mayor
Joe Sanchez, Chairman
Angel Gonzalez, Vice Chairman
Johnny L. Winton, Commissioner District Two
Tomas Regalado, Commissioner District Four
Jeffery L. Allen, Commissioner District Five
Joe Arriola, City Manager
Jorge L. Fernandez, City Attorney
Priscilla A. Thompson, City Clerk
City Commission
Meeting Agenda October 14, 2004
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 shall adjourn (a) at the conclusion of deliberation of the agenda item
being considered at 10:00 p.m., unless the time is extended by unanimous agreement of the
members of the city commission then present or (b) at the conclusion of the regularly
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scheduled agenda, whichever occurs first. This rule does not apply when the city commission
is engaged in its annual budget hearings (Ordinance 12586).
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CONTENTS
Items may be heard in the numbered
sequence or as announced by the Commission
PR - PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS Page 3
MV - MAYORAL VETOES Page 4
AM - APPROVING MINUTES Page 4
CA - CONSENT AGENDA Pages 6-9
Item 1 which is comprised of items CA.1 through CA.8 may be heard
in the number sequence or as announced by the Commission
M - MAYOR'S ITEMS Pages 10-15
TIME CERTAIN
3:00 P.M. - M.2 - Transfer from Mayor's Poverty Initiative to Implement IDA Program
D1 - DISTRICT 1 ITEMS
D2 - DISTRICT 2 ITEMS
D3 - DISTRICT 3 ITEMS Pages 15-18
D4 - DISTRICT 4 ITEMS Pages 18-26
D5 - DISTRICT 5 ITEMS
PH - PUBLIC HEARINGS Pages 27-46
TIME CERTAIN
3:00 P.M. - PH.6 - Transfer Funds from Housing Loan Recovery to Single Family Programs
3:00 P.M. - PH.7 - Transfer 26th Year CDBG Funds
3:00 P.M. - PH.8 - Transfer of Closed Out CDBG Funds to Southwest Social Services
EM - EMERGENCY ORDINANCES Pages 47-52
SR - SECOND READING ORDINANCES Pages 53-58
RE - RESOLUTIONS Pages 59-65
BC - BOARDS AND COMMITTEES Pages 66-77
DI - DISCUSSION ITEMS Pages 78-84
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9:00 A.M. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
PR.1 04-01073 CEREMONIAL ITEM
Name of Honoree Presenter
Mayor Diaz/City of Miami
Protocol Item
South Florida Management District Ceremonial Check
3.0 Moore Park Divas Women's Tennis Team
Claudette Antoine Mayor Diaz/City of Miami Parks and Recreation Certificate
Joy L. Brown Mayor Diaz/City of Miami Parks and Recreation Certificate
Sylvina David Mayor Diaz/City of Miami Parks and Recreation Certificate
Patricia W. Davie Mayor Diaz/City of Miami Parks and Recreation Certificate
Richanda Goodman Mayor Diaz/City of Miami Parks and Recreation Certificate
Johann Malivert Mayor Diaz/City of Miami Parks and Recreation Certificate
T. Patrice Manley Mayor Diaz/City of Miami Parks and Recreation Certificate
Laverne Taylor Mayor Diaz/City of Miami Parks and Recreation Certificate
Charlayne W. Thompkins Mayor Diaz/City of Miami Parks and Recreation Certificate
Kim S. Wallace Mayor Diaz/City of Miami Parks and Recreation Certificate
Coach Joel Palmer Mayor Diaz/City of Miami Parks and Recreation Certificate
4.0 Model Cities Champs Men's Tennis Team
Richard Dubuisson Mayor Diaz/City of Miami Parks and Recreation Certificate
Robert Green Mayor Diaz/City of Miami Parks and Recreation Certificate
Roosevelt Johns Mayor Diaz/City of Miami Parks and Recreation Certificate
Paul J. Johnson Mayor Diaz/City of Miami Parks and Recreation Certificate
John Koopman Mayor Diaz/City of Miami Parks and Recreation Certificate
Marion Lambright Mayor Diaz/City of Miami Parks and Recreation Certificate
Willie B. Marshall Mayor Diaz/City of Miami Parks and Recreation Certificate
Raul Mendez Mayor Diaz/City of Miami Parks and Recreation Certificate
Evans Merisier Mayor Diaz/City of Miami Parks and Recreation Certificate
Jimmy Nickerson Mayor Diaz/City of Miami Parks and Recreation Certificate
Dominic Parker Mayor Diaz/City of Miami Parks and Recreation Certificate
Larry L. Pye Mayor Diaz/City of Miami Parks and Recreation Certificate
Dr. Dan Coble
Dr. Miguel Manresa
Commissioner Regalado
Commissioner Regalado
Salute
Salute
MAYORAL VETOES
(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.)
APPROVING THE MINUTES OF THE FOLLOWING MEETING:
Regular Meeting of September 9, 2004
ORDER OF THE DAY
CONSENT AGENDA
Unless a member of the City Commission wishes to remove a specific item from this portion of the
agenda, Items CA.1 through CA.8 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 motion.
"...that the Consent Agenda comprised of items CA.1 through CA.8 be adopted..."
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The Presiding Officer or City Clerk shall state the following: "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.
CA.1 04-01078 DISCUSSION ITEM
ACCEPTING A REPORT FROM THE CIVIL SERVICE BOARD.
CA.2 04-01079 RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION ESTABLISHING A
NEW SPECIAL REVENUE FUND ENTITLED: "LEAD -SAFE... FOR KIDS'
SAKE GRANTS PROGRAM" FOR THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES; (1)
IDENTIFICATION OF PRE-1978 HOUSING BY GIS MAPPING; (2) HOME
VISITATIONS BY VOLUNTEERS TO EDUCATE, VISUALLY INSPECT,
SURVEY AND ENCOURAGE SCREENINGS; (3) DEVELOPMENT AND
IMPLEMENTATION OF AN EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH PLAN
CONDUCTED BY NEIGHBORHOOD ENHANCEMENT TEAMS; AND (4)
DISSEMINATION OF VOUCHERS FOR REMEDIATION EFFORTS,
CONSISTING OF A GRANT FROM THE UNITED STATES CONFERENCE
OF MAYORS/DUPONT IN THE AMOUNT OF $300,000; AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS, IN
A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, TO IMPLEMENT
ACCEPTANCE OF SAID GRANT.
CA.3 04-01082 RESOLUTION
Department of A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION ESTABLISHING A
Fire Rescue NEW SPECIAL REVENUE FUND ENTITLED: "FEMA/USAR GRANT
AWARD, FISCAL YEAR 2004-2006 FUND" AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS,
IN THE AMOUNT OF $938,035, CONSISTING OF A GRANT
FROM THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY ("FEMA"),
TO BE USED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF FIRE -RESCUE TO PROCURE
EQUIPMENT, PROVIDE TRAINING, MANAGEMENT, AND
ADMINISTRATION OF THE SOUTH FLORIDA URBAN SEARCH AND
RESCUE ("USAR") PROGRAM; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
ACCEPT SAID GRANT AWARD AND TO EXECUTE THE NECESSARY
DOCUMENT(S), IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY,
FOR SAID PURPOSE.
CA.4 04-01087 RESOLUTION
Department of A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
Public Works ATTACHMENT(S), AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER AND ADDITION OF A
PORTION OF THE BICENTENNIAL PARK ACCESS ROAD, TOGETHER
WITH ALL PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY ADJACENT THERETO, AS
DESCRIBED IN "EXHIBIT A," ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED, TO THE
JURISDICTIONAL RESPONSIBILITY OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA
HIGHWAY SYSTEM IN CONFORMANCE WITH SECTION 337.29,
FLORIDA STATUTES; AUTHORIZING THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION TO RECORD A RIGHT-OF-WAY MAP OF THE
SUBJECT ROAD IN THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY,
FLORIDA; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS, IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY
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ATTORNEY, FOR SAID PURPOSE.
CA.5 04-01088 RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
ATTACHMENT(S), AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT, IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE
ATTACHED FORM, WITH FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY TO
PROVIDE TECHNICAL SUPPORT TO LEADERSHIP GROUPS IN THE
COMMUNITY OF OVERTOWN FOR TRANSPORTATION -RELATED
PROJECTS, THROUGH JUNE 31, 2006, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $57,000; ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM THE NEW SPECIAL
REVENUE FUND ENTITLED: "OVERTOWN TECHNICAL SUPPORT
FUND," APPROVED BY RESOLUTION NO. 04-0565, ADOPTED
SEPTEMBER 9, 2004, CONSISTING OF A GRANT FROM THE FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.
CA.6 04-01089 RESOLUTION
Department of A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING THE
Parks and PURCHASE OF A TYPE "C" WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE BUS, FROM
Recreation RIVERS BUS SALES, INC., FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND
RECREATION, UTILIZING EXISTING STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT
OF EDUCATION CONTRACT NO. 2004-19, EFFECTIVE THROUGH
MARCH 31, 2005, SUBJECT TO ANY EXTENSIONS OR REPLACEMENT
CONTRACTS BY THE STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
EDUCATION, FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $70,108;
ALLOCATING FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $42,721.96,
FROM THE PARKS AND RECREATION HANDICAP DIVISION ACCOUNT
NO. 110032.580325.6.840, AND AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$27,386.04, FROM THE PROGRAM FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
ADA ACCOUNT NO. 110112.580078.6.840.
CA.7 04-01104 RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
ATTACHMENT(S), AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
AMENDMENT NO. 3, IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE ATTACHED FORM,
BETWEEN THE CITY OF MIAMI AND TERREMARK AT DINNER KEY, INC.,
TO PROVIDE RESTAURANT AND CONCESSION SERVICES AT THE
COCONUT GROVE CONVENTION CENTER; AND APPROVING AN
EXTENSION TO THE ORIGINAL AGREEMENT ENTERED INTO ON
SEPTEMBER 25, 1979, ON A MONTH -TO -MONTH BASIS, FOR A TERM
NOT TO BE EXTENDED BEYOND SEPTEMBER 30, 2005.
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CA.8 04-01094 RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
ATTACHMENT(S), AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A
SUBMERGED LAND LEASE RENEWAL, IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE
ATTACHED FORM, BETWEEN THE CITY OF MIAMI ("CITY") AND THE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE INTERNAL IMPROVEMENT TRUST
FUND OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA ("STATE"), TO PROVIDE, FOR A
TERM OF FIVE (5) YEARS, FOR THE CITY'S CONTINUED USE OF
SUBMERGED LANDS OWNED BY THE STATE ADJACENT TO THE
UPLAND PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY LOCATED AT 60
SOUTHEAST 4TH STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA, C/K/A FORT DALLAS PARK
, WITH SAID LEASE TO BE WITH NO RENT AS LONG AS THE SLIPS
ARE USED FOR TEMPORARY DOCKAGE; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE FUTURE EXTENSIONS TO THE TERM OF
THE LEASE AS APPROVED BY THE STATE.
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
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MAYOR AND COMMISSIONER'S ITEMS
CITYWIDE
HONORABLE MAYOR MANUEL A. DIAZ
M.1 04-01162 DISCUSSION ITEM
Honorable Mayor APPROVAL OF THE INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT
Manny Diaz BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, THE CITY OF MIAMI AND THE MIAMI
SPORTS AND EXHIBITION AUTHORITY.
3:00 P.M.
M.2 04-01095 RESOLUTION
Department of A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
Community ATTACHMENT(S), AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM
Development THE MAYOR'S POVERTY INITIATIVE FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF
$400,000; ALLOCATING SAID FUNDS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TO IMPLEMENT AN INDIVIDUAL
DEVELOPMENT ACCOUNT PROGRAM TO BE ADMINISTERED BY
MICRO -BUSINESS USA, WHICH IS TO BE EQUALLY MATCHED BY BOTH
PARTICIPANT AND FEDERAL FUNDS AND PLACED IN A MATCH
SAVINGS ACCOUNT.
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DISTRICT 1
VICE CHAIRMAN ANGEL GONZALEZ
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DISTRICT 2
COMMISSIONER JOHNNY L. WINTON
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DISTRICT 3
CHAIRMAN JOE SANCHEZ
D3.1 04-01083 RESOLUTION
District 3- Chair A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION DIRECTING THE
Joe Sanchez OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR GENERAL TO CONDUCT A COMPLETE
REVIEW, AUDIT, AND INVESTIGATION OF THE CLAIM MADE BY THE
WYNDHAM GRAND BAY ("HOTEL"), LOCATED AT 2669 SOUTH
BAYSHORE DRIVE, MIAMI, FLORIDA, THAT THE HOTEL OVERPAID ITS
PUBLIC SERVICE TAX TO THE CITY OF MIAMI, IN THE ESTIMATED
AMOUNT OF $36,388.54; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO HIRE
AN OUTSIDE FIRM TO CONDUCT SAID AUDIT IF NECESSARY, SHOULD
THE OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR GENERAL NOT HAVE THE RESOURCES;
DIRECTING THE OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR GENERAL OR THE
OUTSIDE FIRM TO PRESENT A REPORT OF ITS FINDINGS TO THE CITY
COMMISSION WITHIN 90 DAYS.
D3.2 04-01160 DISCUSSION ITEM
District 3- Chair DISCUSSION CONCERNING A MOTION TO RECONSIDER ITEMS PZ 26
Joe Sanchez AND PZ 27 FROM THE SEPTEMBER 27, 2004 MEETING AND DIRECTING
THE EXECUTIVE SECRETARY OF HEARING BOARDS, THE DIRECTOR
OF PLANNING AND ZONING AND ANY OTHER APPROPRIATE
MEMBERS OF THE ADMINISTRATION TO RE -ADVERTISE AND
RE-EXAMINE THESE ITEMS FOR A FUTURE PLANNING AND ZONING
AGENDA.
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D4.1 04-01103
D4.2 04-01161
District 4-
Commissioner
Tomas Regalado
D4.3 04-01138
District 4-
Commissioner
Tomas Regalado
D4.4 04-01120
District 4-
Commissioner
Tomas Regalado
DISTRICT 4
COMMISSIONER TOMAS REGALADO
DISCUSSION ITEM
DISCUSSION CONCERNING AN UPDATE FROM THE LAW
DEPARTMENT REGARDING THE INJUNCTION AGAINST THE ALF
LOCATED AT 2381 SOUTHWEST 21 TERRACE.
DISCUSSION ITEM
DISCUSSION CONCERNING AN UPDATE FROM THE LAW
DEPARTMENT REGARDING THE ADULT LIVING FACILITIES IN THE
SHENANDOAH AREA OWNED BY FAMILY BOARDING HOME, INC.
DISCUSSION ITEM
MR. BEN BURTON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE MIAMI COALITION
FOR THE HOMELESS INC., TO ADDRESS THE COMMISSION
CONCERNING THE FEEDING AND SERVICE PLAN FOR LOW
INCOME AND HOMELESS FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS IN THE CITY
OF MIAMI.
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING
RESOLUTION NO. 04-0610, ADOPTED SEPTEMBER 9, 2004, TO
INCLUDE THE WAIVER OF COSTS AND FEES FOR THE
CO -SPONSORED ANNUAL SOURCE AWARDS 3-DAY EVENT,
SCHEDULED FOR OCTOBER 2004; AMENDING SAID RESOLUTION TO
REFLECT SAID CHANGE.
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DISTRICT 5
COMMISSIONER JEFFERY L. ALLEN
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PUBLIC HEARING
PH.1 04-01090 RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION BY A FOUR -FIFTHS
(4/5THS) AFFIRMATIVE VOTE, AFTER AN ADVERTISED PUBLIC
HEARING, RATIFYING, APPROVING AND CONFIRMING THE CITY
MANAGER'S FINDING OF A SOLE SOURCE; WAIVING THE
REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPETITIVE SEALED BIDDING PROCEDURES
AND APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF A SKY WATCH SENTINEL
OBSERVATION PLATFORM, FROM NEW HEIGHTS MANUFACTURING,
INC., FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF POLICE, AT A TOTAL COST NOT TO
EXCEED $97,146; ALLOCATING FUNDS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $97,146, FROM THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM,
POLICE HOMELAND DEFENSE PREPAREDNESS BOND, ACCOUNT
CODE NO. 312048.299307.6.840.
PH.2 04-01091 RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION BY A FOUR -FIFTHS
(4/5THS) AFFIRMATIVE VOTE, AFTER AN ADVERTISED PUBLIC
HEARING, RATIFYING, APPROVING AND CONFIRMING THE CITY
MANAGER'S FINDING OF A SOLE SOURCE; WAIVING THE
REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPETITIVE SEALED BIDDING PROCEDURES
AND APPROVING THE ACQUISITION OF THREE (3) 8028 UNIVERSAL
PORTACOUNT FIT TEST SYSTEMS WITH ACCESSORIES, WHICH
CONTAINS BOTH MODELS 8020 PORTACOUNT PLUS AND 8095 N-95
COMPANION, INCLUDING TRAINING AND MAINTENANCE SUPPORT
SERVICES FROM TSI INCORPORATED C/O DAWSON ASSOCIATES,
INC., THE DESIGNATED SOLE SOURCE REPRESENTATIVE FOR TSI
INCORPORATED, IN THE SOUTHEASTERN REGION OF THE UNITED
STATES FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FIRE -RESCUE, FOR A TOTAL
CONTRACT AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $33,000; ALLOCATING FUNDS
FROM THE FEDERAL GRANT ENTITLED, "URBAN AREAS SECURITY
INITIATIVE GRANT PROGRAM II," PROJECT NO. 110111, ACCOUNT
CODE NO. 280910.6.840.
PH.3 04-01092 RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
ATTACHMENT(S), ACCEPTING THE PLAT ENTITLED "CATHERINE'S
PLACE," A SUBDIVISION IN THE CITY OF MIAMI OF THE PROPERTY
DESCRIBED IN "ATTACHMENT 1," SUBJECT TO SATISFACTION OF ALL
CONDITIONS REQUIRED BY THE PLAT AND STREET COMMITTEE AS
SET FORTH IN "EXHIBIT A," ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED, AND
THE PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN SECTION 55-8 OF THE CODE OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED, AND ACCEPTING THE
DEDICATIONS SHOWN ON THE PLAT; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING
THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE THE PLAT; AND
PROVIDING FOR THE RECORDATION OF THE PLAT IN THE PUBLIC
RECORDS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA.
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PH.4 04-01039 RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
ATTACHMENT(S), ACCEPTING THE PLAT ENTITLED "AGUA CLARA," A
SUBDIVISION IN THE CITY OF MIAMI ("CITY"), OF THE PROPERTY
DESCRIBED IN "ATTACHMENT 1," SUBJECT TO SATISFACTION OF THE
CONDITIONS REQUIRED BY THE PLAT AND STREET COMMITTEE AS
SET FORTH IN "EXHIBIT 1," ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED, AND THE
PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN SECTION 55-8 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI ("CITY CODE"), FLORIDA, AS AMENDED, AND ACCEPTING
THE DEDICATIONS SHOWN ON THE PLAT, FURTHER SUBJECT TO THE
FOLLOWING: (1) AN EXECUTED INDEMNIFICATION AND HOLD
HARMLESS AGREEMENT, IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY
ATTORNEY; (2) A BOND ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY'S RISK
MANAGEMENT ADMINISTRATION, AS REQUIRED BY SECTION 54-4 OF
THE CITY CODE; AND ACCEPTING THE DEDICATIONS SHOWN ON THE
PLAT; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY
CLERK TO EXECUTE THE PLAT; AND PROVIDING FOR THE
RECORDATION OF THE PLAT IN THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA.
DATE: SEPTEMBER 23, 2004
ACTION: CONTINUED
PH.5 04-01093 RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
ATTACHMENT(S), AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO CONVEY TO
THE STATE OF FLORIDA, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
("FDOT"), A STRIP OF LAND CONTAINING APPROXIMATELY 5,737
SQUARE FEET, LYING ADJACENT TO BISCAYNE BOULEVARD,
BETWEEN NORTHEAST 8TH STREET AND NORTHEAST 9TH STREET,
MIAMI, FLORIDA ("PROPERTY"), REFERRED TO AS PARCEL 101, AS
MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN "EXHIBIT A," ATTACHED AND
INCORPORATED, WITH FDOT REQUESTING FEE SIMPLE OWNERSHIP
OF THE PROPERTY TO MAKE IMPROVEMENTS TO THE SIDEWALK
FOR THE PURPOSE OF TYING IN THE SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS TO
THE OVERALL PROJECT KNOWN AS THE BURLE MARX PROJECT;
FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A DEED, IN
SUBSTANTIALLY THE FORM ATTACHED AS "EXHIBIT B," AND ALL
OTHER NECESSARY DOCUMENTS, IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE
CITY ATTORNEY, TO EFFECTUATE SAID CONVEYANCE.
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3:00 P.M.
PH.6 04-01096 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 FROM THE
HOUSING LOAN RECOVERY FUND IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$484,580.43; ALLOCATING SAID FUNDS TO SINGLE FAMILY
PROGRAMS FOR HOUSING ACTIVITIES.
PH.7 04-01097 RESOLUTION
Department of A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
Community ATTACHMENT(S), AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF 26TH YEAR
Development COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM FUNDS, IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $150,000, FROM THE ALTERNATIVE
PROGRAMS, INC.; ALLOCATING SAID FUNDS TO THE CITY OF MIAMI
DEPARTMENT OF OFF-STREET PARKING ("DOSP") FOR ACQUISITION
AND/OR DEVELOPMENT OF A PROPERTY IN THE AREA OF 151
NORTHWEST 60TH STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA, TO BE DEVELOPED
AS A PUBLIC PARKING LOT; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT, IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE
ATTACHED FORM, WITH DOSP, FOR SAID PURPOSE.
PH.8 04-01100 RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
ATTACHMENT(S), AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ("CDBG") PROGRAM FUNDS, IN THE
TOTAL AMOUNT OF $999,297, FROM CLOSED OUT ACTIVITIES;
ALLOCATING SAID FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $81,300, TO
SOUTHWEST SOCIAL SERVICES, INC., THE AMOUNT OF
$300,000, TO CDBG RESERVE, THE AMOUNT OF $290,000, TO
ALLAPATTAH WYNWOOD COMMUNITY AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER,
INC., THE AMOUNT OF $50,000, TO ST. ALBAN'S DAY NURSERY, AND
THE AMOUNT OF $277,997, TO HOUSING ACTIVITIES TO BE FUNDED
AND APPROVED BY THE HOUSING & COMMERCIAL LOAN COMMITTEE;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS AND
AMENDMENTS TO AGREEMENTS, IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE ATTACHED
FORMS, WITH SAID AGENCIES.
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ORDINANCES - EMERGENCY
(Note: This item is being presented as an emergency measure on the grounds of urgent public
need for the preservation of peace, health, safety and property of the City of Miami, and upon further
grounds of the necessity to make the required and necessary payments to its employees and
officers, payment of its debts, necessary and required purchases of goods and supplies and to
generally carry on the functions and duties of municipal affairs)
EM.1 04-01146 ORDINANCE EMERGENCY ORDINANCE
(4/5THS VOTE)
AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION
AMENDING CHAPTER 22 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, AS
AMENDED, ENTITLED: "GARBAGE AND OTHER SOLID WASTE,"
BY AMENDING ARTICLE I ENTITLED: "IN GENERAL" SECTION
22-1, ARTICLE II ENTITLED: "REGULATION OF PERSONS ENGAGED IN
COMMERCIAL WASTE COLLECTION" SECTIONS 22-46, 22-47,
22-50, 22-56, 22-57 AND 22-58, AND ARTICLE III ENTITLED:
"ENFORCEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION" SECTION 22-93; CONTAINING
A REPEALER PROVISION, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AND PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
EM.2 04-01142 RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
ATTACHMENT(S), BY A FOUR -FIFTHS (4/5THS) AFFIRMATIVE VOTE,
RATIFYING THE CITY OF MIAMI COMMERCIAL SOLID WASTE
FRANCHISE AGREEMENT(S) ("AGREEMENTS"), IN
SUBSTANTIALLY THE ATTACHED FORM, APPROVED PURSUANT TO
RESOLUTION NO. 04-0496, ADOPTED JULY 22, 2004; APPROVING THE
ADDENDUM TO SAID AGREEMENT(S); AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT(S) AND SAID
ADDENDUM(S), IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE ATTACHED FORMS, WITH
QUALIFIED PROVIDERS FOR SAID SOLID WASTE SERVICES.
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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 04-00779 ORDINANCE SECOND READING
District 5- Vice AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING
Chair Michelle CHAPTER 14/ARTICLE V/SECTION 14-251 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY
Spence -Jones OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED "SOUTHEAST
OVERTOWN/PARK WEST REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT AND
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY/GENERALLY/DEFINITIONS,"
CHANGING THE GOVERNING BODY PROVIDING FOR FOUR OF THE
SEVEN MEMBERS TO BE NOMINATED BY THE MAYOR AND PROVIDING
FOR THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENTS TO ACT AS DIRECTOR; CONTAINING A REPEALER
PROVISION, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2005.
DATE: JULY 8, 2004
MOVER: COMMISSIONER GONZALEZ
SECONDER: VICE CHAIRMAN SANCHEZ
VOTE: AYES: 4 - COMMISSIONER GONZALEZ, WINTON,
SANCHEZ AND TEELE
ABSENT: 1 - COMMISSIONER REGALADO
ACTION: PASSED ON FIRST READING WITH MODIFICATIONS
SR.2 04-00783 ORDINANCE SECOND READING
District 3- Chair AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING
Joe Sanchez CHAPTER 14/ARTICLE V/SECTION 14-251 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED "SOUTHEAST
OVERTOWN/PARK WEST REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT AND
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY/GENERALLY/DEFINITIONS;"
CHANGING THE GOVERNING BODY, PROVIDING FOR FIVE OF THE
SEVEN MEMBERS TO BE NOMINATED BY THE CITY COMMISSION AND
PROVIDING FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO BE SELECTED BY
THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD; CONTAINING A
REPEALER PROVISION, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AND PROVIDING
FOR AN IMMEDIATE EFFECTIVE DATE.
DATE: JULY 8, 2004
MOVER: VICE CHAIRMAN SANCHEZ
SECONDER: COMMISSIONER GONZALEZ
VOTE: AYES: 5 - COMMISSIONER GONZALEZ, WINTON,
SANCHEZ, REGALADO AND TEELE
ACTION: PASSED ON FIRST READING WITH MODIFICATIONS
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RESOLUTIONS
RE.1 04-01084 RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION ACCEPTING THE
RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY MANAGER APPROVING THE
FINDINGS OF THE EVALUATION COMMITTEE, PURSUANT TO
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 03-04-066, THAT THE FIRMS MOST
QUALIFIED TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE BENEFIT HEALTH PLANS, ARE
CIGNA, FOR PART A, C, AND D SERVICES, AND UNITED BENEFITS/
COMPANION LIFE, FOR PART B SERVICES; AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS, IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO
THE CITY ATTORNEY, WITH EACH FIRM FOR AN INITIAL THREE-YEAR
PERIOD WITH THE OPTION TO RENEW FOR TWO ADDITIONAL
TWO-YEAR PERIODS; ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM ACCOUNT CODE
NO. 514401.623301.6.657.
RE.2 04-01085 RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS, IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE
TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, WITH THE FOLLOWING TOP -RANKED FIRMS
TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE BENEFIT DENTAL PLANS, PURSUANT TO
RESOLUTION NO. 04-0636, ADOPTED SEPTEMBER 23, 2004: (1)
PARAGON, FOR THE DENTAL MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION; AND (2)
METROPOLITAN LIFE, FOR THE PREFERRED PROVIDER
ORGANIZATION, EACH FOR AN INITIAL THREE-YEAR PERIOD WITH
THE OPTION TO RENEW FOR TWO ADDITIONAL TWO-YEAR PERIODS.
RE.3 04-01031 RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION ACCEPTING THE
RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY MANAGER APPROVING THE
FINDINGS OF THE EVALUATION COMMITTEE, PURSUANT TO
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 03-04-078, THAT THE FIRMS MOST
QUALIFIED TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE BENEFIT LIFE AND ACCIDENTAL
DEATH AND DISMEMBERMENT PLANS, ARE, IN RANK ORDER: (1)
MINNESOTA MUTUAL; (2) CIGNA; AND (3) METROPOLITAN LIFE;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AN AGREEMENT
WITH THE TOP -RANKED FIRM; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE
SECOND -RANKED FIRM, IN THE EVENT NEGOTIATIONS FAIL WITH THE
TOP -RANKED FIRM, OR UNTIL AN AGREEMENT HAS BEEN
SUCCESSFULLY NEGOTIATED; FURTHER DIRECTING THE CITY
MANAGER TO PRESENT THE NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT TO THE CITY
COMMISSION FOR CONSIDERATION.
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BC.1 04-01053
Office of the City
Clerk
BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION APPOINTING
CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS AS MEMBERS OF THE DOWNTOWN
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (DDA) FOR TERMS AS DESIGNATED
HEREIN.
APPOINTEES: NOMINATED BY:
Mathew Gorson Current Board of Directors of the DDA
(term expiring August 31, 2007)
Jerome Hollo Current Board of Directors of the DDA
(term expiring August 31, 2007)
J. Megan Kelly Current Board of Directors of the DDA
(term expiring August 31, 2007)
Jeffrey Bercow Current Board of Directors of the DDA
(term expiring August 31, 2007)
Barbara Carey-Shuler Board of Miami -Dade County Commission
(unexpired term ending August 31, 2006)
BC.2 04-00931 RESOLUTION
Office of the City A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION RATIFYING THE
Clerk APPOINTMENT OF CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS AS MEMBERS OF THE
OVERTOWN ADVISORY BOARD.
APPOINTEES:
Donald F. Benjamin
LaPrincycsessazatta J. Bess
Del Bryan
Dorothy J. Fields
Claudette P. Tucker Fung-A-Fat
Caldwell Joseph
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BC.3 04-01119 RESOLUTION
SEOPW and OMNI A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION APPOINTING
Community CERTAIN MEMBERS OF THE CITY COMMISSION AS ACTING
Redevelopment CHAIRPERSON AND VICE CHAIRPERSON OF THE COMMUNITY
Agencies REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR TERMS AS DESIGNATED HEREIN.
APPOINTEES:
Johnny Winton
Acting Chairperson of the Community Redevelopment Agency
Jeffery Allen
Vice Chairperson of the Community Redevelopment Agency
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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 04-00743 DISCUSSION ITEM
PRESENTATION BY THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
THAT WILL OUTLINE A PLAN FOR THE ACQUISITION OF LOTS FOR
AFFORDABLE HOUSING FROM THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY LIST OF
LANDS.
DATE: JULY 8, 2004
ACTION: NO ACTION TAKEN
DI.2 04-00923 DISCUSSION ITEM
DISCUSSION CONCERNING A FINANCIAL UPDATE AND A BUDGET
OUTLOOK.
DATE: SEPTEMBER 9, 2004
ACTION: DEFERRED
DI.3 04-01145 DISCUSSION ITEM
DISCUSSION CONCERNING COCONUT GROVE CARES, INC. AND
THE DEFERMENT OF THEIR OUTSTANDING PAYMENT OF
$26,641.62 FROM OCTOBER 2004 TO JANUARY 2005.
NON -AGENDA ITEMS
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