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Meeting Minutes
Thursday, January 10, 2008
9:00 AM
REGULAR
City Hall Commission Chambers
City Commission
Manuel A. Diaz, Mayor
Joe Sanchez, Chair
Michelle Spence -Jones, Vice -Chair
Angel Gonzalez, Commissioner District One
Marc David Sarnoff, Commissioner District Two
Tomas Regalado, Commissioner District Four
Pedro G. Hernandez, City Manager
Jorge L. Fernandez, City Attorney
Priscilla A. Thompson, City Clerk
City Commission
Meeting Minutes January 10, 2008
CONTENTS
PR - PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
MV - MAYORAL VETOES
AM - APPROVING MINUTES
CA - CONSENT AGENDA
PH - PUBLIC HEARINGS
SR - SECOND READING ORDINANCES
FR - FIRST READING ORDINANCES
RE - RESOLUTIONS
BC - BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
DI - DISCUSSION ITEMS
M - MAYOR'S ITEMS
D1 - DISTRICT 1 ITEMS
D2 - DISTRICT 2 ITEMS
D3 - DISTRICT 3 ITEMS
D4 - DISTRICT 4 ITEMS
D5 - DISTRICT 5 ITEMS
Minutes are transcribed verbatim. Periodically, agenda items are revisited during a meeting.
"[Later...]" refers to discussions that were interrupted and later continued.
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9:00 A.M. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Present: Commissioner Gonzalez, Commissioner Sarnoff, Chair Sanchez, Commissioner
Regalado and Vice Chair Spence -Jones
On the loth day ofJanuary 2008, the City Commission of the City ofMiami, Florida, met at its
regular meeting place in City Hall, 3500 Pan American Drive, Miami, Florida, in regular
session. The meeting was called to order by Chair Joe Sanchez at 9:14 a.m., recessed at 11:48
a.m., reconvened at 1: 39 p.m., and adjourned at 5: 32 p.m.
Note for the Record: Commissioner Sarnoff entered the Commission chambers at 9:15 a.m.
Commissioner Gonzalez entered the Commission chambers at 1: 48 p.m. and Vice Chair
Spence -Jones entered the Commission chambers at 1: 52 p.m.
Jorge L. Fernandez, City Attorney
Pedro G. Hernandez, City Manager
Priscilla A. Thompson, City Clerk
Pamela E. Burns, Assistant City Clerk
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
PR.1 08-00014 CEREMONIAL ITEM
MAYORAL VETOES
Honoree
Presenter Protocol Item
Maucha Gutierrez Chairman Sanchez Proclamation
08-00014 Protocol List.pdf
PRESENTED
1. Chair Sanchez presented a proclamation to Maucha Gutierrez recognizing her for her
historic contributions to the growth and strength of the City ofMiami, having served as a leader
in the forefront of progressive involvement, working to elevate the quality of life for the citizens
of the City ofMiami.
2. Mayor Diaz presented a Salute to Miami Northwestern Senior High School, 2007 State
Football Champions, to pay fribute to the countless hours of training and commitment to
physical excellence and team spirit that resulted in the team's victorious pursuit of the 2007 State
Championship in Class 6A Football and its first place ranking on ESPN's Top 25 Elite High
School Teams in the Nation.
3. Mayor Diaz presented a Salute to Booker T. Washington Senior High School, 2007 State
Football Champions, to pay fribute to the countless hours of training and commitment to
physical excellence and team spirit that resulted in the team's victorious pursuit of the 2007 State
Championship in Class 4A Football and its fourth -place ranking on ESPN's Top 25 Elite High
School Teams in the Nation.
NO MAYORAL VETOES
APPROVING THE MINUTES OF THE FOLLOWING MEETINGS:
Motion by Commissioner Sarnoff, seconded by Vice Chair Spence -Jones, to APPROVED
PASSED by the following vote.
Votes: Ayes: 5 - Commissioner Gonzalez, Sarnoff, Sanchez, Regalado and Spence -Jones
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Motion by Commissioner Sarnoff, seconded by Vice Chair Spence -Jones, to APPROVED
PASSED by the following vote.
Votes: Ayes: 5 - Commissioner Gonzalez, Sarnoff, Sanchez, Regalado and Spence -Jones
Motion by Commissioner Sarnoff, seconded by Vice Chair Spence -Jones, to APPROVED
PASSED by the following vote.
Votes: Ayes: 5 - Commissioner Gonzalez, Sarnoff, Sanchez, Regalado and Spence -Jones
Motion by Commissioner Sarnoff, seconded by Vice Chair Spence -Jones, to APPROVED
PASSED by the following vote.
Votes: Ayes: 5 - Commissioner Gonzalez, Sarnoff, Sanchez, Regalado and Spence -Jones
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CONSENT AGENDA
CA.1 07-01539 RESOLUTION
Department of A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION ACCEPTING THE BIDS
Purchasing RECEIVED OCTOBER 31, 2007, PURSUANT TO INVITATION FOR BIDS NO.
44028,2, FROM D.A.K. SECURITY AGENCY, INC., AND THE PEACE
KEEPERS, INC., THE TWO (2) LOWEST RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE
BIDDERS, FOR THE PROVISION OF CROWD MANAGEMENT AND
PARKING PERSONNEL SERVICES CITYWIDE, ON AN AS -NEEDED
CONTRACTUAL BASIS, FOR A PERIOD OF TWO (2) YEARS, WITH THE
OPTION TO RENEW FOR TWO (2) ADDITIONAL ONE-YEAR PERIODS;
ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM THE VARIOUS SOURCES OF FUNDS FROM
THE USER DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES, SUBJECT TO THE
AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS AND BUDGETARY APPROVAL AT THE TIME OF
NEED.
07-01539 Legislation.pdf
07-01539 Summary Form.pdf
07-01539 Award Reccomendation.pdf
07-01539 Award Sheet.pdf
07-01539 Fax.pdf
07-01539 Letter.pdf
07-01539 Web Page.pdf
07-01539 Electronic Articles.pdf
07-01539 Quote.pdf
07-01539 Quote2.pdf
07-01539 Certification Statement.pdf
07-01539 Spreadsheet.pdf
07-01539 Letter2.pdf
07-01539 Addendum.pdf
07-01539 Addendum2.pdf
07-01539 Quote3.pdf
07-01539 Quote4.pdf
07-01539 References.pdf
07-01539 Web Page2.pdf
07-01539 Electronic Articles2.pdf
07-01539 Quote5.pdf
07-01539 Quote6.pdf
07-01539 Spreadsheet2.pdf
07-01539 Quote7.pdf
07-01539 Quote8.pdf
07-01539 Spreadsheet3.pdf
07-01539 Quote9.pdf
07-01539 Quotel0.pdf
07-01539 Spreadsheet4.pdf
07-01539 Invitation for Bid.pdf
This Matter was ADOPTED on the Consent Agenda.
Votes: Ayes: 5 - Commissioner Gonzalez, Sarnoff, Sanchez, Regalado and Spence -Jones
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CA.2 07-01540 RESOLUTION
Department of
Public Facilities
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
ATTACHMENT(S), AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN
AGREEMENT, IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE ATTACHED FORM, WITH NMMA
BOAT SHOWS, INC., FOR THE USE OF DOCKAGE SPACE AT MIAMARINA
AT BAYSIDE FOR THE PRESENTATION OF THE STRICTLY SAIL VENUE
OF THE MIAMI INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW FROM FEBRUARY 10
THROUGH FEBRUARY 21, 2008, WITH TERMS AND CONDITIONS MORE
PARTICULARLY SET FORTH IN SAID AGREEMENT.
07-01540 Legislation.pdf
07-01540 Exhibitl .pdf
07-01540 Exhibit2.pdf
07-01540 Exhibit3.pdf
07-01540 Exhibit4.pdf
07-01540 Summary Form.pdf
This Matter was ADOPTED on the Consent Agenda.
Votes: Ayes: 5 - Commissioner Gonzalez, Sarnoff, Sanchez, Regalado and Spence -Jones
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CA.3 07-01541 RESOLUTION
Department of A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
Employee Relations ATTACHMENT(S), ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY
MANAGER APPROVING THE FINDINGS OF THE EVALUATION
COMMITTEE, PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 36012,
THAT THE SOLE PROPOSER, SHARF & ASSOCIATES, EMPLOYMENT
RISK ADVISORS, INC., IS QUALIFIED TO PROVIDE EXPERT TESTING
CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF MIAMI'S DEPARTMENT OF
POLICE; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND TO
EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT, IN
SUBSTANTIALLY THE ATTACHED FORM, FOR A TWO (2) YEAR PERIOD,
WITH OPTIONS TO RENEW FOR THREE (3) ADDITIONAL ONE (1) YEAR
PERIODS, IN AN ANNUAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $100,000,
RESULTING IN A POTENTIAL TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $500,000; ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF
EMPLOYEE RELATIONS GENERAL OPERATING BUDGET, ACCOUNT
CODE NO. 00001.171000.531000.
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07-01541 Legislation.pdf
07-01541 Exhibit.pdf
07-01541 Exhibit2.pdf
07-01541 Exhibit3.pdf
07-01541 Exhibit4.pdf
07-01541 Exhibit5.pdf
07-01541 Exhibit6.pdf
07-01541 Exhibit7.pdf
07-01541 Exhibit8.pdf
07-01541 Summary Form.pdf
07-01541 Memo.pdf
07-01541 Evaluation Criteria.pdf
07-01541 Memo2.pdf
07-01541 Web Page.pdf
07-01541 Request for Proposal.pdf
07-01541 Letter.pdf
07-01541 Table of Contents.pdf
This Matter was ADOPTED on the Consent Agenda.
Votes: Ayes: 5 - Commissioner Gonzalez, Sarnoff, Sanchez, Regalado and Spence -Jones
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CA.4 07-01542 RESOLUTION
BayfrontPark A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
Management Trust ATTACHMENT(S), AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE
BAYFRONT PARK MANAGEMENT TRUST TO ENTER INTO A FIVE- YEAR
AGREEMENT, IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE ATTACHED FORM, WITH AD
SYSTEMS, INC., FOR THE PURCHASE, COMPLETE INSTALLATION,
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF AN UPGRADED OUTDOOR
ELECTRONIC MARQUEE SIGN ("MARQUEE"), REPLACING THE CURRENT
MARQUEE AT BAYFRONT PARK, PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR LETTERS
OF INTEREST NO. 04-05-098.
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07-01542 Legislation.pdf
07-01542 Exhibitl .pdf
07-01542 Exhibit2.pdf
07-01542 Exhibit3.pdf
07-01542 Exhibit4.pdf
07-01542 Summary Form.pdf
07-01542 Memo.pdf
07-01542 Letter.pdf
07-01542 Grant Request.pdf
07-01542 RFLI.pdf
07-01542 Executive Summary.pdf
07-01542 Customer List.pdf
07-01542 Solution & Approach.pdf
07-01542 Web Page.pdf
07-01542 Specifications.pdf
07-01542 Picture.pdf
07-01542 Specifications2.pdf
07-01542 Specifications3.pdf
07-01542 Maintenance Schedule.pdf
07-01542 Contractor Documentation.pdf
07-01542 Occupational License.pdf
07-01542 Additional Information.pdf
07-01542 Addendum 1.pdf
07-01542 Addendum 2.pdf
07-01542 Picture2.pdf
07-01542 Picture3.pdf
07-01542 Picture4.pdf
07-01542 Picture5.pdf
07-01542 Picture6.pdf
07-01542 Picture7.pdf
This Matter was ADOPTED on the Consent Agenda.
Votes: Ayes: 5 - Commissioner Gonzalez, Sarnoff, Sanchez, Regalado and Spence -Jones
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CA.5 07-01543 RESOLUTION
Department of Risk A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
Management ATTACHMENT(S), AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT ("AGREEMENT"), IN
SUBSTANTIALLY THE ATTACHED FORM, WITH BROWN AND BROWN OF
FLORIDA, INC., THE TOP -RANKED FIRM SELECTED AS A RESULT OF THE
COMPETITIVE SELECTION PROCESS, TO PROVIDE INSURANCE
BROKERAGE SERVICES, FOR AN INITIAL ONE (1) YEAR PERIOD, WITH
THE OPTION TO EXTEND THE AGREEMENT FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL
ONE (1) YEAR PERIODS, IN AN ANNUAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$106,250; ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM ACCOUNT CODE NO.
301001.545000.
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Votes:
07-01543 Legislation.pdf
07-01543 Exhibitl .pdf
07-01543 Exhibit2.pdf
07-01543 Exhibit3.pdf
07-01543 Exhibit4.pdf
07-01543 Exhibit5.pdf
07-01543 Summary Form.pdf
07-01543 Memo.pdf
07-01543 Final Tabulation Results.pdf
07-01543 Request for Letters.pdf
This Matter was ADOPTED on the Consent Agenda.
Ayes: 5 - Commissioner Gonzalez, Sarnoff, Sanchez, Regalado and Spence -Jones
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CA.6 07-01544 RESOLUTION
Department of Risk A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
Management ATTACHMENT(S), AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT AN
ASSIGNMENT OF AN AGREEMENT, IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE ATTACHED
FORM, FROM PARAGON DENTAL SERVICES, INC. (HEREINAFTER
REFERRED TO AS "PARAGON"), A FLORIDA CORPORATION, TO
STARMARK BENEFITS, INC. (HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS
"STARMARK"), A FLORIDA CORPORATION, AMENDING THE ORIGINAL
SERVICE AGREEMENT DATED DECEMBER 2, 2004, BUT EFFECTIVE AS
OF JANUARY 1, 2005, TO REFLECT THE ASSET PURCHASE AGREEMENT
BY STARMARK FROM PARAGON.
07-01544 Legislation.pdf
07-01544 Exhibitl .pdf
07-01544 Exhibit2.pdf
07-01544 Exhibit3.pdf
07-01544 Exhibit4.pdf
07-01544 Exhibit5.pdf
07-01544 Exhibit6.pdf
07-01544 Exhibit7.pdf
07-01544 Exhibit8.pdf
07-01544 Exhibit9.pdf
07-01544 Exhibitl0.pdf
07-01544 Exhibitl 1.pdf
07-01544 Summary Form.pdf
This Matter was ADOPTED on the Consent Agenda.
Votes: Ayes: 5 - Commissioner Gonzalez, Sarnoff, Sanchez, Regalado and Spence -Jones
R-08-0006
CA.7 07-01562 RESOLUTION
Honorable Mayor A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
Manny Diaz ATTACHMENT(S), AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT A
GRANT, IN THE AMOUNT OF $250,000, FROM THE JOHN S. AND JAMES L.
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KNIGHT FOUNDATION; AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF MIAMI'S ("CITY'S")
REQUIRED MATCHING FUNDS, IN THE AMOUNT OF $200,000, TO
PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO STUDENTS BY
SUPPORTING ELEVATE MIAMI-RITES OF PASSAGE, A PROGRAM THAT
WILL SECURE COMPUTERS, PURCHASED THROUGH PER SCHOLAS,
INC., FOR EVERY SIXTH GRADER IN THE CITY; ALLOCATING FUNDS, IN
THE AMOUNT OF $200,000, FROM THE MAYOR'S POVERTY INITIATIVE
ACCOUNT: PROJECT # 199005, ACCOUNT CODE
15500.150001.534000.0000.00000; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS, IN
SUBSTANTIALLY THE ATTACHED FORM, TO IMPLEMENT THE
ACCEPTANCE OF SAID GRANT AWARD.
07-01562 Legislation.pdf
07-01562 Exhibitl .pdf
07-01562 Exhibit2.pdf
This Matter was ADOPTED on the Consent Agenda.
Votes: Ayes: 5 - Commissioner Gonzalez, Sarnoff, Sanchez, Regalado and Spence -Jones
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CA.8 07-01516 RESOLUTION
Office of the City A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING THE
Attorney ALLOCATION OF FUNDS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $39,000, FROM
FISCAL YEAR 2007-2008 BUDGETED FUNDS OF THE CIVIL SERVICE
OFFICE, ACCOUNT NO. 00001.980000.531010.0000.00000, FOR PAYMENT
OF COMPENSATION TO SPECIAL COUNSEL FOR THE CIVIL SERVICE
BOARD, INCLUDING ANY REQUIRED RELATED LITIGATION SERVICES.
07-01516 Legislation.pdf
07-01516 Cover Memo.pdf
07-01516 Memo.pdf
This Matter was ADOPTED on the Consent Agenda.
Votes: Ayes: 5 - Commissioner Gonzalez, Sarnoff, Sanchez, Regalado and Spence -Jones
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CA.9 07-01517 RESOLUTION
Office of the City A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING THE
Attorney ALLOCATION OF FUNDS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $49,000, FROM
FISCAL YEAR 2007-2008 BUDGETED FUNDS OF THE OFFICE OF
HEARING BOARDS, ACCOUNT NO. 00001.980000.531010.0000.0000, FOR
PAYMENT OF COMPENSATION TO SPECIAL COUNSEL FOR THE CODE
ENFORCEMENT BOARD, INCLUDING ANY REQUIRED RELATED
LITIGATION SERVICES.
07-01517 Legislation.pdf
07-01517 Cover Memo.pdf
07-01517 Memo.pdf
This Matter was ADOPTED on the Consent Agenda.
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Votes: Ayes: 5 - Commissioner Gonzalez, Sarnoff, Sanchez, Regalado and Spence -Jones
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CA.10 07-01518 RESOLUTION
Office of the City
Attorney
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING THE
ALLOCATION OF FUNDS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $7,500 FROM
FISCAL YEAR 2007-2008 BUDGETED FUNDS OF THE OFFICE OF
HEARING BOARDS, ACCOUNT NO. 00001.980000.531010.0000.0000, FOR
PAYMENT OF COMPENSATION TO SPECIAL COUNSEL FOR THE
NUISANCE ABATEMENT BOARD, INCLUDING ANY REQUIRED RELATED
LITIGATION SERVICES.
07-01518 Legislation.pdf
07-01518 Cover Memo.pdf
07-01518 Memo.pdf
This Matter was ADOPTED on the Consent Agenda.
Votes: Ayes: 5 - Commissioner Gonzalez, Sarnoff, Sanchez, Regalado and Spence -Jones
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Adopted the Consent Agenda
Motion by Commissioner Sarnoff, seconded by Commissioner Gonzalez, including all the
preceding items marked as having been adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Votes: Ayes: 5 - Commissioner Gonzalez, Sarnoff, Sanchez, Regalado and Spence -Jones
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
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PH.1 07-01556 RESOLUTION
Department of
Public Facilities
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, BY A FOUR -FIFTHS
(4/5THS) AFFIRMATIVE VOTE, AFTER A 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, AS AMENDED, TO ALLOW CITY OFFICERS,
OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES TO PURCHASE MEMORABILIA AND/OR
ASSETS FROM THE ORANGE BOWL STADIUM.
07-01556 Legislation.pdf
07-01556 Summary Form.pdf
07-01556 Memo.pdf
07-01556 Notice of Public Hearing.pdf
Motion by Commissioner Sarnoff, seconded by Vice Chair Spence -Jones, that this matter
be ADOPTED PASSED by the following vote.
Votes: Ayes: 5 - Commissioner Gonzalez, Sarnoff, Sanchez, Regalado and Spence -Jones
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PH.2 07-01400 RESOLUTION
Department of
Public Facilities
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
ATTACHMENT(S), DECLARING SURPLUS AND APPROVING THE SALE OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI ("CITY") OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1494
NORTHWEST 58 TERRACE, MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS MORE PARTICULARLY
DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A," ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED, TO AJ
ROBERTS, A SINGLE MAN, FOR THE PURCHASE PRICE OF SEVEN
THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED EIGHTY-FIVE DOLLARS ($7,285);
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR
PURCHASE AND SALE, IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE ATTACHED FORM, AND
TO EXECUTE SUCH OTHER DOCUMENTS AS MAY BE NECESSARY TO
CONSUMMATE SUCH TRANSACTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS
AND CONDITIONS OF SAID AGREEMENT, WHICH TERMS MAY BE
AMENDED BY THE CITY MANAGER AS MAY BE NECESSARY IN ORDER
TO MEET THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE CITY.
07-01400 Legislation.pdf
07-01400 Exhibitl .pdf
07-01400 Exhibit2.pdf
07-01400 Summary Form.pdf
07-01400 Notice of Public Hearing.pdf
07-01400 Memo.pdf
Motion by Vice Chair Spence -Jones, seconded by Commissioner Gonzalez, that this matter
be ADOPTED PASSED by the following vote.
Votes: Ayes: 5 - Commissioner Gonzalez, Sarnoff, Sanchez, Regalado and Spence -Jones
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PH.3 07-01433 RESOLUTION
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Department of
Public Facilities
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
ATTACHMENT(S), AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A
GRANT OF EASEMENT, IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE ATTACHED FORM, TO
FLORIDA POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY, A FLORIDA CORPORATION,
FOR A PERPETUAL, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT OF AN
APPROXIMATELY TEN (10) FOOT WIDE STRIP OF CITY -OWNED
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1550 NORTHWEST 37 AVENUE, MIAMI,
FLORIDA, (ALSO KNOWN AS GRAPELAND PARK), AS MORE
PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A," ATTACHED AND
INCORPORATED, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, OPERATION AND
MAINTENANCE OF OVERHEAD AND UNDERGROUND ELECTRIC UTILITY
FACILITIES, WITH THE RIGHT TO RECONSTRUCT, IMPROVE, ADD TO,
ENLARGE, CHANGE THE VOLTAGE OF, CHANGE THE SIZE OF AND
REMOVE ALL OR ANY OF THE FACILITIES WITHIN THE EASEMENT, WITH
FULL RIGHT OF INGRESS THERETO AND EGRESS THEREFROM.
07-01433 Legislation.pdf
07-01433 Exhibitl .pdf
07-01433 Exhibit2.pdf
07-01433 Exhibit3.pdf
07-01433 Exhibit4.pdf
07-01433 Exhibit5.pdf
07-01433 Summary Form.pdf
07-01433 Memo.pdf
07-01433 Notice of Public Hearing.pdf
Motion by Commissioner Gonzalez, seconded by Commissioner Sarnoff, that this matter
be CONTINUED PASSED by the following vote.
Votes: Ayes: 5 - Commissioner Gonzalez, Sarnoff, Sanchez, Regalado and Spence -Jones
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Motion by Commissioner Gonzalez, seconded by Commissioner Regalado, that this matter
be RECONSIDERED PASSED by the following vote.
Votes: Ayes: 5 - Commissioner Gonzalez, Sarnoff, Sanchez, Regalado and Spence -Jones
Motion by Commissioner Gonzalez, seconded by Commissioner Regalado, that this matter
be ADOPTED PASSED by the following vote.
Votes: Ayes: 5 - Commissioner Gonzalez, Sarnoff, Sanchez, Regalado and Spence -Jones
PH.4 07-01434 RESOLUTION
Department of
Public Facilities
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
ATTACHMENT(S), RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 07-0028, ADOPTED
JANUARY 11, 2007; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE A GRANT OF EASEMENT, IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE ATTACHED
FORM, TO FLORIDA POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY, A FLORIDA
CORPORATION, OF: (1) PERPETUAL, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT ON A
FIVE (5) FOOT WIDE BY APPROXIMATELY TWO HUNDRED FIFTY-THREE
(253) FOOT LONG STRIP OF CITY -OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6421
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NORTHEAST 2ND AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA, AND (2) A PERPETUAL,
NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT ON A FIVE (5) FOOT WIDE BY
APPROXIMATELY FOUR HUNDRED FIFTY-ONE (451) FOOT LONG STRIP
OF CITY -OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6301-05 NORTHEAST 2ND
AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN
EXHIBIT "A," ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED.
07-01434 Legislation.pdf
07-01434 Exhibitl .pdf
07-01434 Exhibit2.pdf
07-01434 Exhibit3.pdf
07-01434 Exhibit4.pdf
07-01434 Exhibit5.pdf
07-01434 Summary Form.pdf
07-01434 Memo.pdf
07-01434 Notice of Public Hearing.pdf
Motion by Vice Chair Spence -Jones, seconded by Commissioner Gonzalez, that this matter
be ADOPTED PASSED by the following vote.
Votes: Ayes: 5 - Commissioner Gonzalez, Sarnoff, Sanchez, Regalado and Spence -Jones
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PH.5 07-01435 RESOLUTION
Department of
Public Facilities
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
ATTACHMENT(S), AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A
GRANT OF EASEMENT, IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE ATTACHED FORM, TO
FLORIDA POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY, A FLORIDA CORPORATION,
FOR A PERPETUAL, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT OF AN
APPROXIMATELY TEN (10) FOOT WIDE STRIP OF CITY -OWNED
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2201 NORTHWEST 11 STREET, MIAMI,
FLORIDA, (ALSO KNOWN AS FERN ISLE PARK), AS MORE PARTICULARLY
DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A," ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED, FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF OVERHEAD AND
UNDERGROUND ELECTRIC UTILITY FACILITIES, WITH THE RIGHT TO
RECONSTRUCT, IMPROVE, ADD TO, ENLARGE, CHANGE THE VOLTAGE
OF, CHANGE THE SIZE OF AND REMOVE ALL OR ANY OF THE FACILITIES
WITHIN THE EASEMENT, WITH FULL RIGHT OF INGRESS THERETO AND
EGRESS THEREFROM.
07-01435 Legislation.pdf
07-01435 Exhibitl .pdf
07-01435 Exhibit2.pdf
07-01435 Exhibit 3.pdf
07-01435 Summary Form.pdf
07-01435 Memo.pdf
07-01435 Notice of Public Hearing.pdf
Motion by Commissioner Gonzalez, seconded by Commissioner Sarnoff, that this matter
be CONTINUED PASSED by the following vote.
Votes: Ayes: 5 - Commissioner Gonzalez, Sarnoff, Sanchez, Regalado and Spence -Jones
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Motion by Commissioner Gonzalez, seconded by Commissioner Regalado, that this matter
be RECONSIDERED PASSED by the following vote.
Votes: Ayes: 5 - Commissioner Gonzalez, Sarnoff, Sanchez, Regalado and Spence -Jones
Motion by Commissioner Gonzalez, seconded by Vice Chair Spence -Jones, that this matter
be ADOPTED PASSED by the following vote.
Votes: Ayes: 5 - Commissioner Gonzalez, Sarnoff, Sanchez, Regalado and Spence -Jones
PH.6 07-01436
Department of
Capital
Improvements
Program
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
ATTACHMENT(S), BY A FOUR -FIFTHS (4/5THS) AFFIRMATIVE VOTE,
AFTER AN ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARING, RATIFYING, APPROVING AND
CONFIRMING THE CITY MANAGER'S EMERGENCY FINDINGS, WAIVING
COMPETITIVE SEALED BIDDING PROCEDURES, PURSUANT TO SECTION
18-90 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT NO. 1, IN
SUBSTANTIALLY THE ATTACHED FORM, TO THE PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR THE "ORANGE BOWL SITE RENOVATION
PROJECT, B-30153," WITH JONES LANG LASALLE AMERICAS, INC., TO
AUTHORIZE ADDITIONAL PROGRAM MANAGEMENT SERVICES, TO
INCLUDE ORANGE BOWL STADIUM DEMOLITION, AND THE PLANNING,
AND FINANCIAL ANALYSIS ASSOCIATED WITH ANY NEW DEVELOPMENT
AT THE ORANGE BOWL STADIUM SITE.
07-01436 Legislation.pdf
07-01436 Exhibitl .pdf
07-01436 Exhibit2.pdf
07-01436 Exhibit3.pdf
07-01436 Summary Form.pdf
07-01436 Memo.pdf
07-01436 Notice of Public Hearing.pdf
07-01436 Professional Services Agreement.pdf
Motion by Commissioner Gonzalez, seconded by Chair Sanchez, that this matter be
ADOPTED WITH MODIFICATIONS PASSED by the following vote.
Votes: Ayes: 5 - Commissioner Gonzalez, Sarnoff, Sanchez, Regalado and Spence -Jones
PH.7 07-01545
Department of
Public Works
R-08-0014
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
ATTACHMENT(S), ACCEPTING THE PLAT ENTITLED "UNIVERSITY OF
MIAMI PAC CRB SITE," A REPLAT 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
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PH.8 07-01490A
City Manager's
Office
Votes:
PH.9 07-01491A
City Manager's
Office
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.
07-01545 Legislation.pdf
07-01545 Exhibit.pdf
07-01545 Exhibit2.pdf
07-01545 Summary Form.pdf
07-01545 Memo.pdf
07-01545 Notice of Public Hearing.pdf
07-01545 Memo2.pdf
DEFERRED
Note for the Record: Item PH.7 was deferred to the City Commission meeting currently
scheduled for January 24, 2008.
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
ATTACHMENT(S), APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT,
PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 163, FLORIDA STATUTES, BETWEEN WEST
FLAGLER ASSOCIATES, LTD., AND THE CITY OF MIAMI, RELATING TO
THE DEVELOPMENT OF A ±29 ACRE, MORE OR LESS, PARCEL OF LAND
ZONED C-2, "LIBERAL COMMERCIAL," LOCATED ON THE
SOUTHWESTERN INTERSECTION OF NORTHWEST 7TH STREET AND
NORTHWEST 37TH AVENUE AT 450 NORTHWEST 37TH AVENUE, MIAMI,
FLORIDA, FOR THE PURPOSE OF THE DEVELOPMENT/REDEVELOPMENT
OF A PARIMUTUEL FACILITY, WITH ASSOCIATED GAMING, AND OTHER
PERMITTED COMMERCIAL USES; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT, IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE
ATTACHED FORM, FOR SAID PURPOSE.
07-01490a Legislation.pdf
07-01490a Exhibit.pdf
07-01490a Exhibit2.pdf
07-01490a Summary Form.pdf
07-01490a Notice of Public Hearing.pdf
07-01490a Notice of Public Hearing2.pdf
07-01490a Authorization to Advertise.pdf
07-01490A-Submittal-Article on Compulsive Gamblers.pdf
Motion by Commissioner Gonzalez, seconded by Commissioner Regalado, that this matter
be ADOPTED WITH MODIFICATIONS PASSED by the following vote.
Ayes: 5 - Commissioner Gonzalez, Sarnoff, Sanchez, Regalado and Spence -Jones
R-08-0016
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
ATTACHMENT(S), APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT,
PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 163, FLORIDA STATUTES, BETWEEN FLORIDA
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Votes:
10:30 A.M.
PH.10 07-01440
Department of
Community
Development
GAMING CENTERS, INC. D/B/A MIAMI JAI -ALAI, AND THE CITY OF MIAMI,
RELATING TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE APPLICATION OF A ±7.6
ACRE, MORE OR LESS, PARCEL OF LAND ZONED C-2, "LIBERAL
COMMERCIAL," LOCATED ON THE SOUTHWESTERN INTERSECTION OF
NORTHWEST 36TH STREET AND 37TH AVENUE AT 3500 NORTHWEST
37TH AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA, FOR THE PURPOSE OF THE
DEVELOPMENT/REDEVELOPMENT OF A PARIMUTUEL FACILITY, WITH
ASSOCIATED GAMING, AND OTHER PERMITTED COMMERCIAL USES;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT, IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE ATTACHED FORM, FOR SAID
PURPOSE.
07-01491a Legislation.pdf
07-01491a Exhibit.pdf
07-01491a Exhibit2.pdf
07-01491a Summary Form.pdf
07-01491a Notice of Public Hearing.pdf
07-01491a Notice of Public Hearing2.pdf
07-01491 a Authorization to Advertise.pdf
Motion by Commissioner Gonzalez, seconded by Commissioner Regalado, that this matter
be ADOPTED WITH MODIFICATIONS PASSED by the following vote.
Ayes: 5 - Commissioner Gonzalez, Sarnoff, Sanchez, Regalado and Spence -Jones
R-08-0017
A sign language interpreter translated discussion of items PH.10 - PH.15.
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
ATTACHMENT(S), AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF 32ND YEAR
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS, IN THE TOTAL
AMOUNT OF $52,250.61, FROM NEIGHBORS AND NEIGHBORS
ASSOCIATION, INC. ("NANA"); ALLOCATING SAID FUNDS, TO NANA, FOR
THE 33RD PROGRAM YEAR, AS SPECIFIED IN EXHIBIT "A," ATTACHED
AND INCORPORATED, TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO
FOR -PROFIT BUSINESSES; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE EXISTING
AGREEMENT, IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE ATTACHED FORM, FOR SAID
PURPOSE.
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07-01440 Legislation.pdf
07-01440 Exhibit 1.pdf
07-01440 Exhibit2.pdf
07-01440 Summary Form.pdf
07-01440 Public Notice.pdf
07-01440 Pre Legislation.pdf
07-01440 Exhibit A.pdf
07-01440 Pre Legislation2.pdf
07-01440 Exhibit A2.pdf
07-01440 Pre Legislation3.pdf
07-01440 Exhibit A3.pdf
07-01440 Agreement.pdf
07-01440 Resolution.pdf
07-01440 Exhibit B.pdf
07-01440 Exhibit C.pdf
07-01440 Attachment A.pdf
07-01440 Itemized Budget.pdf
07-01440 Staff Salary Forecast.pdf
07-01440 Cost Allocation.pdf
07-01440 Certification.pdf
07-01440 Certification2.pdf
07-01440 Sworn Statement.pdf
07-01440 Insurance Requirements.pdf
07-01440 Letter.pdf
Motion by Vice Chair Spence -Jones, seconded by Commissioner Regalado, that this
matter be ADOPTED PASSED by the following vote.
Votes: Ayes: 4 - Commissioner Sarnoff, Sanchez, Regalado and Spence -Jones
Absent: 1 - Commissioner Gonzalez
R-08-0018
PH.11 07-01441 RESOLUTION
Department of A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
Community ATTACHMENT(S), AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO CONVEY, WITH
Development PARCEL REVERTER PROVISIONS, CERTAIN CITY OF MIAMI OWNED
PARCELS OF LAND, LOCATED AT 1336 NORTHWEST 60TH STREET, 1233
NORTHWEST 59TH STREET, 5860 NORTHWEST 17TH AVENUE, 1230
NORTHWEST 58TH TERRACE, 276 NORTHWEST 53RD STREET, 1755
NORTHWEST 2ND COURT, AND 1611 NORTHWEST 3RD AVENUE, MIAMI,
FLORIDA, DIRECTLY TO THE DEVELOPERS, AS DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT
"A," ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED, FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF
AFFORDABLE HOUSING; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO EXECUTE PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT(S) IN THE ATTACHED
FORM(S), WITH THE ENTITIES SPECIFIED IN EXHIBIT "A," FOR SAID
PURPOSE.
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Votes:
PH.12 07-01442
Department of
Community
Development
07-01441
07-01441
07-01441
07-01441
07-01441
07-01441
07-01441
07-01441
07-01441
07-01441
07-01441
07-01441
07-01441
07-01441
07-01441
07-01441
07-01441
07-01441
07-01441
07-01441
07-01441
07-01441
Legislation.pdf
Exhibitl .pdf
Exhibit2.pdf
Summary Form.pdf
Exhibit B.pdf
Web Page.pdf
Warranty Deed.pdf
Resolution.pdf
List 1.pdf
Web Page2.pdf
Warranty Deed2.pdf
Web Page3.pdf
Tax Deed.pdf
Web Page4.pdf
Quit Claim Deed.pdf
Quit Claim Deed2.pdf
Certificate of Resolutions.pdf
Web Page5.pdf
Certificate of Title.pdf
Map.pdf
Web Page6.pdf
Certificate of Title2.pdf
Motion by Vice Chair Spence -Jones, seconded by Commissioner Sarnoff, that this matter
be ADOPTED PASSED by the following vote.
Ayes: 4 - Commissioner Sarnoff, Sanchez, Regalado and Spence -Jones
Absent: 1 - Commissioner Gonzalez
R-08-0012
Direction by Vice Chair Spence Jones to the City Manager to schedule a meeting with a member
of the City Manager's office, Elaine Black, Madam Renita Holmes and Vice Chair Spence -Jones
to discuss the issues raised by Madam Renita Holmes regarding sole sourcing.
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
ATTACHMENT(S), (1) GRANTING TO RAFAEL HERNANDEZ HOUSING AND
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, CORP. ("RHHED") AN EXTENSION OF TIME,
UNTIL APRIL 30, 2008, TO COMMENCE CONSTRUCTION ON THE
PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 98 NORTHWEST 27TH, STREET, AND 3511
NORTHWEST 1ST AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA (THE "PROPERTIES"),
LEGALLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A," ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED;
(2) AN EXTENSION OF TIME, UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2008, TO COMPLETE
CONSTRUCTION ON SAID PROPERTIES, AND (3) REVERTING TITLE TO
THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3431 NORTHWEST 6th AVENUE, MIAMI,
FLORIDA, LEGALLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "B," ATTACHED AND
INCORPORATED, PREVIOUSLY CONVEYED TO RHHED, BACK TO THE
CITY OF MIAMI ("CITY"); STATING THE INTENTION OF THE CITY
COMMISSION RELATED TO THE CONVEYANCE OF TITLE TO THE
PROPERTIES DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A"; AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE MODIFICATIONS TO THE DEED(S) THAT
CONVEYED THE PROPERTIES FROM THE CITY TO RHHED, AND ALL
NECESSARY OTHER DOCUMENTS, FOR SAID PURPOSE.
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Votes:
PH.13 07-01443
Department of
Community
Development
07-01442 Legislation.pdf
07-01442 Exhibitl .pdf
07-01442 Exhibit2.pdf
07-01442 Exhibit3.pdf
07-01442 Exhibit4.pdf
07-01442 Summary Form.pdf
07-01442 Pre Legislation.pdf
07-01442 Exhibit A.pdf
07-01442 Quit Claim Deed.pdf
07-01442 Quit Claim Deed2.pdf
07-01442 Declaration of Covenants.pdf
07-01442 Covenant Running with Land.pdf
07-01442 Declaration of Covenants2.pdf
07-01442 Housing Certification.pdf
07-01442 Declaration of Covenants3.pdf
07-01442 Housing Certification2.pdf
07-01442 Resolution.pdf
07-01442 Declaration of Covenants4.pdf
07-01442 Housing Certification3.pdf
07-01442 Covenant Running with Land2.pdf
07-01442 Declaration of Covenants5.pdf
07-01442 Declaration of Covenants6.pdf
07-01442 Housing Certification4.pdf
07-01442 Declaration of Covenants7.pdf
07-01442 Warranty Deed.pdf
07-01442 Letter.pdf
07-01442 Letter2.pdf
07-01442 Schedule of Completion.pdf
07-01442 Letter3.pdf
07-01442 Quit Claim Deed3.pdf
Motion by Commissioner Gonzalez, seconded by Commissioner Sarnoff, that this matter
be ADOPTED WITH MODIFICATIONS PASSED by the following vote.
Ayes: 4 - Commissioner Gonzalez, Sarnoff, Sanchez and Regalado
Absent: 1 - Commissioner Spence -Jones
R-08-0019
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
ATTACHMENT(S), GRANTING TO PALMETTO HOMES OF MIAMI, INC.
("PALMETTO HOMES"), (1) AN EXTENSION OF TIME, UNTIL APRIL 30,
2008, TO COMMENCE CONSTRUCTION, AND AN EXTENSION UNTIL
DECEMBER 31, 2008, TO COMPLETE CONSTRUCTION ON THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5812 NORTHWEST 15TH AVENUE, MIAMI,
FLORIDA, LEGALLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A," ATTACHED AND
INCORPORATED, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF ONE (1) SINGLE FAMILY
HOME ON THE PROPERTY, AND (2) AN EXTENSION OF TIME, UNTIL
JUNE 30, 2008, TO COMPLETE CONSTRUCTION ON THE PROPERTIES
LOCATED AT 1466 AND 1468 NORTHWEST 61ST STREET, MIAMI,
FLORIDA, LEGALLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "B," ATTACHED AND
INCORPORATED, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF ONE (1) SINGLE FAMILY
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HOME ON EACH OF THE PROPERTIES; STATING THE INTENTION OF THE
CITY COMMISSION RELATED TO CONVEYANCE OF TITLE TO SAID
PROPERTIES; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL
NECESSARY DOCUMENTS FOR SAID PURPOSES.
07-01443 Legislation.pdf
07-01443 Exhibitl .pdf
07-01443 Exhibit2.pdf
07-01443 Exhibit3.pdf
07-01443 Exhibit4.pdf
07-01443 Exhibit5.pdf
07-01443 Exhibit6.pdf
07-01443 Exhibit7.pdf
07-01443 Exhibit8.pdf
07-01443 Summary Form.pdf
07-01443 Pre Legislation.pdf
07-01443 Master Report.pdf
07-01443 Pre Legislation2.pdf
07-01443 Properties to be Conveyed.pdf
07-01443 Pre Legislation3.pdf
07-01443 Email.pdf
07-01443 Email2.pdf
07-01443 Web Page.pdf
07-01443 Map.pdf
07-01443 Quit Claim Deed.pdf
07-01443 Map2.pdf
07-01443 Quit Claim Deed2.pdf
07-01443 Acknowledgement.pdf
07-01443 Map3.pdf
07-01443 Quit Claim Deed3.pdf
07-01443 Acknowledgement2.pdf
Motion by Vice Chair Spence -Jones, seconded by Commissioner Gonzalez, that this matter
be ADOPTED WITH MODIFICATIONS PASSED by the following vote.
Votes: Ayes: 5 - Commissioner Gonzalez, Sarnoff, Sanchez, Regalado and Spence -Jones
PH.14 07-01444
Department of
Community
Development
R-08-0020
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
ATTACHMENT(S), AUTHORIZING THE DE -OBLIGATION OF COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS, IN THE AMOUNT OF $167,000,
PREVIOUSLY ALLOCATED TO URBAN EMPOWERMENT CORPORATION;
ALLOCATING SAID FUNDS BACK TO THE CITY OF MIAMI DEPARTMENT
OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT -DISTRICT 2 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
RESERVE (FISCAL YEAR 2007-2008).
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07-01444-Legislation-Su bpdf
07-01444 Exhibitl .pdf
07-01444 Summary Form.pdf
07-01444 Public Notice.pdf
07-01444 Pre Legislation.pdf
07-01444 Attachment A.pdf
07-01444 Electronic Code.pdf
07-01444 Letter.pdf
Motion by Commissioner Sarnoff, seconded by Vice Chair Spence -Jones, that this matter
be ADOPTED WITH MODIFICATIONS PASSED by the following vote.
Votes: Ayes: 5 - Commissioner Gonzalez, Sarnoff, Sanchez, Regalado and Spence -Jones
PH.15 07-01445
Department of
Community
Development
R-08-0021
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
ATTACHMENT(S), AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS, IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,000,
PREVIOUSLY ALLOCATED TO THE ALTERNATIVE PROGRAMS, INC., FOR
THE RENOVATION OF A DAY CARE CENTER; ALLOCATING SAID FUNDS,
TO THE ALTERNATIVE PROGRAMS, INC., FOR THE COMPLETION OF THE
INSTALLATION OF THE ROOF AND WINDOWS AT THE FACILITY
LOCATED AT 151 NORTHWEST 60TH STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA;
FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE
AGREEMENT(S) AND/OR AMENDMENT(S) TO THE EXISTING
AGREEMENT(S), IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE ATTACHED FORM(S), WITH
THE ALTERNATIVE PROGRAMS, INC., FOR SAID PURPOSES.
07-01445 Legislation.pdf
07-01445 Exhibitl .pdf
07-01445 Exhibit2.pdf
07-01445 Exhibit3.pdf
07-01445 Exhibit4.pdf
07-01445 Exhibit5.pdf
07-01445 Exhibit6.pdf
07-01445 Exhibit7.pdf
07-01445 Exhibit8.pdf
07-01445 Exhibit9.pdf
07-01445 Summary Form.pdf
07-01445 Public Notice.pdf
07-01445 Pre Legislation.pdf
07-01445 Attachment A.pdf
07-01445 Agreement.pdf
07-01445 Pre Legislation2.pdf
07-01445 Exhibit A 1.pdf
07-01445 Amendment) .pdf
07-01445 Pre Legislation3.pdf
07-01445 Exhibit A 2.pdf
07-01445 Amendment2.pdf
07-01445 Pre Legislation4.pdf
07-01445 Exhibit A 3.pdf
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Motion by Vice Chair Spence -Jones, seconded by Commissioner Gonzalez, that this matter
be ADOPTED PASSED by the following vote.
Votes: Ayes: 5 - Commissioner Gonzalez, Sarnoff, Sanchez, Regalado and Spence -Jones
R-08-0022
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ORDINANCE - SECOND READING
SR.1 07-01475 ORDINANCE Second Reading
Department of AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING CHAPTER
Public Works 29/ARTICLE III/SECTION 29-89, ENTITLED "LANDFILLS AND
WATERFRONT IMPROVEMENTS/BULKHEADS, SEAWALLS, PIERS,
DOCKS, GROINS, MARINE RAILWAYS AND OTHER SIMILAR
STRUCTURES/DESIGN," TO REQUIRE SEAWALLS TOP ELEVATION TO BE
ABOVE THE OFFICIAL MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FLOOD CRITERIA MAP
120-13-2; CONTAINING A REPEALER PROVISION, A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
07-01475 Legislation.pdf
07-01475 Summary Form.pdf
07-01475-Su bmittal-Photo. pdf
Motion by Commissioner Sarnoff, seconded by Vice Chair Spence -Jones, that this matter
be ADOPTED PASSED by the following vote.
Votes: Ayes: 5 - Commissioner Gonzalez, Sarnoff, Sanchez, Regalado and Spence -Jones
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FR.1 07-01304
Department of
Parks and
Recreation
FR.2
ORDINANCES - FIRST READING
ORDINANCE First Reading
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION ADDING A NEW
SECTION TO CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE XI, OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED "ADMINISTRATION/BOARDS,
COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS," TO ESTABLISH THE PARKS AND
RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD, TO SET FORTH SAID BOARD'S
PURPOSES, FUNCTIONS, POWERS, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND
JURISDICTION; TO PROVIDE FOR MEMBERSHIP, QUALIFICATIONS,
NOMINATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS OF MEMBERS, TERMS OF OFFICE,
FILLING OF VACANCIES, OFFICERS, MEETINGS, QUORUM,
ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS, REMOVAL, AND ASSIGNMENT OF STAFF
AND LIAISON(S), AND TO PROVIDE FOR AN ANNUAL REPORT AND THE
"SUNSET" REVIEW OF SAID BOARD EVERY FOUR YEARS; MORE
PARTICULARLY BY ADDING TO ARTICLE XI A NEW DIVISION 11, BY
AMENDING SECTION 2-887 OF SAID CODE TO ADD THE PARKS AND
RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD AND TO DELETE THE FORMER
COCONUT GROVE SPECIAL EVENTS AND MARKETING COMMITTEE AND
THE FORMER PARKING ADVISORY BOARD; AND BY AMENDING 2-892 OF
SAID CODE TO ADD THE PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD;
CONTAINING A REPEALER PROVISION, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
07-01304 Legislation.pdf
07-01304 Summary Form.pdf
Motion by Commissioner Regalado, seconded by Commissioner Sarnoff, that this matter
be PASSED ON FIRST READING WITH MODIFICATIONS PASSED by the following vote.
Votes: Ayes: 4 - Commissioner Gonzalez, Sarnoff, Sanchez and Regalado
Absent: 1 - Commissioner Spence -Jones
07-01447 ORDINANCE First Reading
Office of the City
Attorney
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION ESTABLISHING THE
DEPARTMENTS OF THE CITY OF MIAMI AS SET FORTH AND FUNDED
PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO. 07-0556, ADOPTED SEPTEMBER 27,
2007, AND PURSUANT TO SECTION 19 OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, ENTITLED "CREATION OF NEW DEPARTMENTS;
DISCONTINUANCE OF DEPARTMENTS;" CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE AND PROVIDING FOR AN IMMEDIATE EFFECTIVE DATE.
07-01447 Legislation.pdf
07-01447 Cover Memo.pdf
Motion by Commissioner Gonzalez, seconded by Commissioner Sarnoff, that this matter
be PASSED ON FIRST READING PASSED by the following vote.
Votes: Ayes: 4 - Commissioner Gonzalez, Sarnoff, Sanchez and Regalado
Absent: 1 - Commissioner Spence -Jones
FR.3 07-01448 ORDINANCE First Reading
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Miami Sports & AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING CHAPTER
Exhibition 2/ARTICLE XI/DIVISION 6, OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI,
Authority FLORIDA, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED " ADMINISTRATION/ BOARDS,
COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS/SPORTS AND EXHIBITION AUTHORITY,"
TO AMEND: (I) FREQUENCY OF MEETINGS AND (II) INCLUDE CERTAIN
AMENDMENTS RELATING TO THE COMPOSITION OF THE BOARD,
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COMMISSION ON JUNE 14, 2001, PURSUANT TO
ORDINANCE NO. 12073, WHICH INADVERTENTLY HAVE NOT BEEN
INCLUDED IN SAID ORDINANCE; CONTAINING A REPEALER PROVISION,
A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
07-01448 Legislation.pdf
07-01448 Cover Page.pdf
07-01448 Minutes.pdf
Motion by Commissioner Gonzalez, seconded by Commissioner Regalado, that this matter
be PASSED ON FIRST READING PASSED by the following vote.
Votes: Ayes: 5 - Commissioner Gonzalez, Sarnoff, Sanchez, Regalado and Spence -Jones
FR.4 07-01449 ORDINANCE First Reading
City Manager's AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING CHAPTER
Office 2/ARTICLE XI/DIVISION 10, OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI,
FLORIDA, AS AMENDED ENTITLED "ADMINISTRATION/BOARDS,
COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS/CITY OF MIAMI ARTS AND
ENTERTAINMENT COUNCIL," BY AMENDING SECTIONS 2-1142 AND
2-1143; CONTAINING A REPEALER PROVISION, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
07-01449 Legislation.pdf
07-01449 Summary Form.pdf
Motion by Commissioner Sarnoff, seconded by Commissioner Regalado, that this matter
be PASSED ON FIRST READING WITH MODIFICATIONS PASSED by the following vote.
Votes: Ayes: 5 - Commissioner Gonzalez, Sarnoff, Sanchez, Regalado and Spence -Jones
FR.5 07-01546 ORDINANCE First Reading
City Manager's AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING CHAPTER
Office 2 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED
"ADMINISTRATION," BY AMENDING ARTICLE XI ENTITLED "BOARDS,
COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS," DIVISION 12 ENTITLED "COMMUNITY
RELATIONS BOARD," SECTION 2-1152, TO CHANGE THE QUORUM
REQUIREMENT AND TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY LANGUAGE;
CONTAINING A REPEALER PROVISION, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
07-01546 Legislation.pdf
07-01546 Summary Form.pdf
Motion by Commissioner Gonzalez, seconded by Vice Chair Spence -Jones, that this matter
be PASSED ON FIRST READING PASSED by the following vote.
Votes: Ayes: 5 - Commissioner Gonzalez, Sarnoff, Sanchez, Regalado and Spence -Jones
FR.6 07-01548 ORDINANCE First Reading
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Department of
Public Works
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING CHAPTER
2/ARTICLE X, OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS
AMENDED ("CITY CODE"), ENTITLED "ADMINISTRATION/CODE
ENFORCEMENT," AND CHAPTER 54/ARTICLE II OF THE CITY CODE
ENTITLED "STREETS AND SIDEWALKS/CONSTRUCTION, EXCAVATION
AND REPAIR," BY AMENDING SECTIONS, AS STATED HEREIN,
CONCERNING THE REGULATION OF EXCAVATION WORK IN THE PUBLIC
RIGHTS -OF -WAY TO CONFORM WITH THE FLORIDA CONSUMER CHOICE
ACT OF 2007; CONTAINING A REPEALER PROVISION, SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE, AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
07-01548 Legislation.pdf
07-01548 Summary Form.pdf
CONTINUED
Note for the Record: Item FR.6 was continued to the City Commission meeting currently
scheduled for February 14, 2008.
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RESOLUTIONS
RE.1 08-00012 RESOLUTION
City Attorney A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
ATTACHMENT(S), ELECTING AND REAPPOINTING PRISCILLA A.
THOMPSON AS CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, TO HOLD
OFFICE AS PROVIDED FOR IN THE CITY CHARTER; APPROVING THE
SALARY AND BENEFITS TO BE RECEIVED BY CITY CLERK PRISCILLA A.
THOMPSON.
08-00012 Legislation.pdf
08-00012 Exhibit 1.pdf
08-00012 Cover Memo.pdf
Motion by Commissioner Gonzalez, seconded by Vice Chair Spence -Jones, that this matter
be ADOPTED PASSED by the following vote.
Votes: Ayes: 5 - Commissioner Gonzalez, Sarnoff, Sanchez, Regalado and Spence -Jones
R-08-0025
RE.2 07-01397 RESOLUTION
BayfrontPark A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING THE
Management Trust BAYFRONT PARK MANAGEMENT TRUST TO NEGOTIATE AN
AGREEMENT WITH LIVE NATION WORLDWIDE, INC., FOR THE PURPOSE
OF MANAGING AND OPERATING THE BAYFRONT PARK AMPHITHEATER,
PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR LETTERS OF INTEREST NO. 44014, AND
THE RECOMMENDATION MADE BY THE BAYFRONT PARK MANAGEMENT
TRUST PROCUREMENT COMMITTEE AND APPROVED BY THE
BAYFRONT PARK MANAGEMENT TRUST; LIMITING SAID NEGOTIATIONS
TO A PERIOD OF NOT MORE THAN NINETY (90) DAYS.
07-01397 Legislation.pdf
07-01397 Cover memo.pdf
07-01397 Letter.pdf
07-01397 Request for Letters.pdf
07-01397 Presentation.pdf
07-01397 Request for Letters2.pdf
07-01397 Certificate of Authority.pdf
07-01397 Jurat.pdf
07-01397 Certificate of Authority2.pdf
07-01397 Jurat2.pdf
07-01397 Insurance Requirements.pdf
07-01397 Letter of Credit.pdf
07-01397 Letter2.pdf
07-01397 Presentation2.pdf
07-01397 Addendum.pdf
07-01397 RFLI Information Form.pdf
Motion by Commissioner Sarnoff, seconded by Commissioner Regalado, that this matter
be ADOPTED WITH MODIFICATIONS PASSED by the following vote.
Votes: Ayes: 5 - Commissioner Gonzalez, Sarnoff, Sanchez, Regalado and Spence -Jones
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RE.3 07-01450 RESOLUTION
Department of
Capital
Improvements
Program
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
ATTACHMENT(S), MAKING APPROPRIATIONS RELATING TO CAPITAL
PROJECTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2008;
FURTHER AMENDING PRIOR YEAR APPROPRIATIONS TO CONTINUE
PREVIOUSLY APPROVED PROJECTS.
07-01450 Legislation.pdf
07-01450 Exhibit .pdf
07-01450 Summary Form.pdf
Motion by Commissioner Gonzalez, seconded by Commissioner Regalado, that this matter
be ADOPTED PASSED by the following vote.
Votes: Ayes: 4 - Commissioner Gonzalez, Sanchez, Regalado and Spence -Jones
Noes: 1 - Commissioner Sarnoff
R-08-0027
RE.4 07-01451 RESOLUTION
Department of
Capital
Improvements
Program
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO ADD UP TO TWENTY-SEVEN (27) ADDITIONAL STAFF
POSITIONS TO THE TABLE OF ORGANIZATION AND THE BUDGET OF
THE DEPARTMENT OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS, ON AN AS -NEEDED
BASIS, SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS.
07-01451 Legislation.pdf
07-01451 Summary Form.pdf
Motion by Commissioner Regalado, seconded by Vice Chair Spence -Jones, that this
matter be ADOPTED PASSED by the following vote.
Votes: Ayes: 5 - Commissioner Gonzalez, Sarnoff, Sanchez, Regalado and Spence -Jones
RE.5 07-01549
Department of
Capital
Improvements
Program
R-08-0028
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
ATTACHMENT(S), AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
SUPPLEMENTAL WORK ORDER/CHANGE ORDER #3.1, IN
SUBSTANTIALLY THE ATTACHED FORM, BETWEEN THE CITY OF MIAMI
AND ZYSCOVICH, INC., FOR PROFESSIONAL ARCHITECTURAL AND
ENGINEERING SERVICES, FOR THE COMPREHENSIVE DESIGN OF THE
"LITTLE HAITI PARK CULTURAL CAMPUS, JOB NUMBER B-30295," IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $164,087; ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NUMBER B-30295.
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Votes:
RE.6 07-01550
Department of
Capital
Improvements
Program
07-01549 Legislation.pdf
07-01549 Exhibit.pdf
07-01549 Exhibit2.pdf
07-01549 Exhibit3.pdf
07-01549 Exhibit4.pdf
07-01549 Exhibit5.pdf
07-01549 Exhibit6.pdf
07-01549 Exhibit7.pdf
07-01549 Exhibit8.pdf
07-01549 Exhibit9.pdf
07-01549 Exhibitl0.pdf
07-01549 Summary Form.pdf
Motion by Vice Chair Spence -Jones, seconded by Commissioner Gonzalez, that this matter
be ADOPTED PASSED by the following vote.
Ayes: 5 - Commissioner Gonzalez, Sarnoff, Sanchez, Regalado and Spence -Jones
R-08-0029
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
ATTACHMENT(S), AUTHORIZING AN INCREASE IN THE CONTRACT WITH
SPILLIS CANDELA AND PARTNERS D/B/A SPILLIS CANDELA DMJM
("SPILLIS"), TO PERFORM ADDITIONAL COMPREHENSIVE
ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES, FOR THE COLLEGE OF
POLICING PROJECT, B-72910 ("PROJECT"), IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $396,146.40, FOR ADDITIONAL FULL TIME CONSTRUCTION
MANAGEMENT, AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $28,750, FOR ADDITIONAL
THRESHOLD INSPECTION SERVICES, AND AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$27,200, AS AN OWNER CONTINGENCY, FOR A COMBINED TOTAL OF
$452,096.40, INCREASING THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
FROM $2,286,998 TO AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $2,739,094.40;
ALLOCATING FUNDS FOR SAID INCREASE, IN A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $452,096.40, FROM PROJECT B-72910 CONSISTING OF VARIOUS
FUNDING SOURCES, INCLUDING CAPITAL FUNDS AND OTHER SOURCES
AS MAY BECOME AVAILABLE; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE AMENDMENT NO. 2, IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE ATTACHED
FORM, FOR SAID PURPOSE.
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Votes:
07-01550 Legislation.pdf
07-01550 Exhibitl .pdf
07-01550 Exhibit2.pdf
07-01550 Exhibit3.pdf
07-01550 Exhibit4.pdf
07-01550 Exhibit5.pdf
07-01550 Exhibit6.pdf
07-01550 Exhibit7.pdf
07-01550 Exhibit8.pdf
07-01550 Exhibit9.pdf
07-01550 Summary Form.pdf
07-01550 Text File Report.pdf
07-01550 Master Report.pdf
07-01550 Amendment.pdf
07-01550 Corporate Resolution.pdf
07-01550 Text File Report2.pdf
07-01550 Professional Services Agreement.pdf
07-01550 Authorization Form.pdf
Motion by Commissioner Gonzalez, seconded by Commissioner Sarnoff, that this matter
be ADOPTED PASSED by the following vote.
Ayes: 5 - Commissioner Gonzalez, Sarnoff, Sanchez, Regalado and Spence -Jones
R-08-0030
RE.7 07-01552 RESOLUTION
Department of
Capital
Improvements
Program
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
ATTACHMENT(S), AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A
JOINT PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT, IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE ATTACHED
FORM, WITH THE OMNI COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
("CRA"), FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. B-50658, THE
NORTH BAYSHORE DRIVE DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT;
ACCEPTING THE CONTRIBUTION OF FUNDS BY THE CRA, IN THE
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $5,000,000.
07-01552 Legislation.pdf
07-01552 Exhibitl .pdf
07-01552 Summary Form.pdf
Motion by Commissioner Sarnoff, seconded by Vice Chair Spence -Jones, that this matter
be ADOPTED WITH MODIFICATIONS PASSED by the following vote.
Votes: Ayes: 5 - Commissioner Gonzalez, Sarnoff, Sanchez, Regalado and Spence -Jones
RE.8 07-01553
Department of
Capital
Improvements
Program
R-08-0031
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION WAIVING THE CITY OF
MIAMI ("CITY") FEES ASSOCIATED WITH AN ORANGE BOWL STADIUM
MEMORABILIA KICKOFF EVENT, ORANGE BOWL STADIUM SALE
EXTRAVAGANZA AND AUCTION TO BE CONDUCTED BY DREAM
PRODUCTS, INC., D/B/A MOUNTED MEMORIES ("MOUNTED MEMORIES"),
AT THE ORANGE BOWL STADIUM, DURING THE MONTHS OF JANUARY
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RE.9 07-01554
Liberty City
Community
Revitalization Trust
RE.10 07-01344
Office of the City
Attorney
AND FEBRUARY, 2008, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
HISTORIC/MEMORABILIA ASSET DISPOSITION SERVICES AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY AND MOUNTED MEMORIES.
07-01553 Legislation.pdf
07-01553 Summary Form.pdf
WITHDRAWN
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION APPROVING THE
LIBERTY CITY COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION TRUST'S ("TRUST'S") FIVE
PERCENT SALARY INCREASE FOR ELAINE BLACK, PRESIDENT/CHIEF
EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE TRUST EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY, WITH
OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT AGREED UPON BY
THE TRUST.
07-01554 Legislation.pdf
07-01554 Summary Form.pdf
07-01554 Resolution.pdf
DEFERRED
Note for the Record: Item RE.9 was deferred to the City Commission meeting currently
scheduled for January 24, 2008.
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING THE
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO PAY LYLLIAM Y. GARCIA, WITHOUT
ADMISSION OF LIABILITY, THE TOTAL SUM OF $43, 660 IN FULL AND
COMPLETE SETTLEMENT OF ANY AND ALL CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
AGAINST THE CITY OF MIAMI, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS AND SERVANTS,
IN THE CASE OF LYLLIAM Y. GARCIA VS. CITY OF MIAMI, IN THE CIRCUIT
COURT IN AND FOR MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, CASE NO. 06-19648 CA (24),
UPON EXECUTING A GENERAL RELEASE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, ITS
PRESENT AND FORMER OFFICERS, AGENTS, AND EMPLOYEES FROM
ANY AND ALL CLAIMS AND DEMANDS; ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM THE
SELF-INSURANCE AND INSURANCE TRUST FUND, INDEX CODE NO.
05002.301001.545000.0000.00000.
07-01344 Legislation.pdf
07-01344 Cover Memo.pdf
07-01344 Memo.pdf
Motion by Commissioner Sarnoff, seconded by Commissioner Gonzalez, that this matter
be DENIED PASSED by the following vote.
Votes: Ayes: 5 - Commissioner Gonzalez, Sarnoff, Sanchez, Regalado and Spence -Jones
RE.11 07-01416
Office of the City
Attorney
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING THE
ACCEPTANCE OF SETTLEMENT FUNDS, IN THE AMOUNT OF $112,500,
FROM THE CASE OF RIC-MAN INTERNATIONAL, INC., VS. THE CITY OF
MIAMI, ET AL., IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL
CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, CASE NO.
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98-13051 CA (13).
07-01416 Legislation.pdf
07-01416 Cover Memo.pdf
Motion by Commissioner Sarnoff, seconded by Commissioner Gonzalez, that this matter
be CONTINUED PASSED by the following vote.
Votes: Ayes: 5 - Commissioner Gonzalez, Sarnoff, Sanchez, Regalado and Spence -Jones
RE.12 08-00013 RESOLUTION
Department of A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
Planning ATTACHMENT(S), AUTHORIZING AN INCREASE IN THE AMOUNT OF THE
NEGOTIATED PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT, AS PREVIOUSLY
AMENDED (COLLECTIVELY, THE "AMENDED AGREEMENT") WITH
COOPER ROBERTSON AND PARTNERS LLP ("PROVIDER"), FOR
ADDITIONAL SERVICES REQUIRED FOR THE MASTER PLANNING OF
THE MUSEUM PARK PROJECT ("THE PLANNING PROJECT"), INCREASING
THE AMENDED AGREEMENT FEE FOR THE PLANNING PROJECT BY ONE
HUNDRED EIGHTY FIVE THOUSAND FIVE DOLLARS ($185,005.00), AND
APPROPRIATING EIGHTY FIVE THOUSAND FIVE DOLLARS ($85,005.00)
FROM ACCOUNT NO. 00001.351000.53100 AND ONE HUNDRED
THOUSAND DOLLARS, ($100,000.00), FROM CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT NO. B30538, FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ONE
MILLION, FIVE HUNDRED AND EIGHTY FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS
($1,585,000.00) FOR SAID PLANNING PROJECT; AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO REINSTATE THE AMENDED AGREEMENT, TO CONTINUE,
TO AMEND, AND TO EXECUTE A SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE
AMENDED AGREEMENT THROUGH APRIL 3, 2008, IN SUBSTANTIALLY
THE ATTACHED FORM, FOR SAID PURPOSE-
08-00013 Legislation.pdf
08-00013 Exhibitl .pdf
08-00013 Summary Form.pdf
08-00013 Exhibit A.pdf
08-00013 Text File Report.pdf
08-00013 Services Agreement.pdf
08-00013 Pre Legislation.pdf
08-00013 Acceptance of Recommendation.pdf
08-00013 Master Plan.pdf
08-00013 Text File Report2.pdf
08-00013 First Amendment.pdf
08-00013 Scope of Services.pdf
08-00013 Compensation.pdf
08-00013 Composite.pdf
08-00013 Text File Report3.pdf
08-00013 Text File Report4.pdf
Motion by Commissioner Sarnoff, seconded by Commissioner Gonzalez, that this matter
be ADOPTED WITH MODIFICATIONS PASSED by the following vote.
Votes: Ayes: 3 - Commissioner Gonzalez, Sarnoff and Sanchez
Noes: 1 - Commissioner Regalado
Absent: 1 - Commissioner Spence -Jones
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Direction by Chair Sanchez to the City Manager to provide the City Commission with a report
on Miami 21 detailing the scope of services, the amount offunds expended on the scope of
services, the amount offunds expended on meetings; further, directing the City Manager to
include in said report the amount offunds expended on the entire Miami 21 process, including
the funds expended for public meetings on Miami 21, and to determine if the City has sufficient
funds in its budget to cover these costs; further, directing the City Manager to include in said
report the amount offunds approved by the City Commission for the Miami 21 team to date, the
amount offunds paid to date, and the total estimated amount due to the Miami 21 team as a
result of all of the additional public meetings and revisions.
Direction by Commissioner Sarnoff to the City Manager to include a cost breakdown per
meeting for meetings held for Miami 21 and the Museum Park project.
Direction by Chair Sanchez to the City Manager to also provide the amount offunds expended
for all City master plans to his original direction regarding Miami 21.
RE.13 07-01566 RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION EXPRESSING ITS
DESIRE TO THE MIAMI STREET CODESIGNATION REVIEW COMMITTEE
THAT IT WOULD LIKE TO CODESIGNATE NORTHWEST 59TH AVENUE
FROM WEST FLAGLER STREET TO NORTHWEST 7TH STREET, MIAMI,
FLORIDA, AS "RAMON AND POLITA GRAU ALSINA AVENUE," AND THAT
THE REVIEW COMMITTEE TAKE ALL ACTION NECESSARY TO BEGIN TO
EFFECTUATE SUCH CODESIGNATION.
07-01566 Legislation.pdf
SPONSORS: CHAIRMAN SANCHEZ
COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 4 - TOMAS REGALADO
Motion by Chair Sanchez, seconded by Commissioner Regalado, that this matter be
ADOPTED PASSED by the following vote.
Votes: Ayes: 5 - Commissioner Gonzalez, Sarnoff, Sanchez, Regalado and Spence -Jones
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BC.1 07-01218
Office of the City
Clerk
BC.2 07-01328
Office of the City
Clerk
BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION APPOINTING
CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS AS MEMBERS OF THE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
ADVISORY BOARD FOR TERMS AS DESIGNATED HEREIN.
APPOINTEES:
07-01218 memo.pdf
07-01218 members.pdf
DEFERRED
NOMINATED BY:
Chairman Joe Sanchez
Vice Chairperson Michelle Spence -Jones
Commissioner Angel Gonzalez
Commissioner Marc David Sarnoff
Commissioner Marc David Sarnoff
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION APPOINTING
CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS AS MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY
TECHNOLOGY ADVISORY BOARD FOR TERMS AS DESIGNATED
HEREIN.
APPOINTEES:
Myrna Pinto
Jorge Martinez
07-01328 memo.pdf
07-01328 members.pdf
NOMINATED BY:
Commissioner Angel Gonzalez
Mayor Manuel A. Diaz
Motion by Commissioner Sarnoff, seconded by Commissioner Gonzalez, that this matter
be ADOPTED PASSED by the following vote.
Votes: Ayes: 5 - Commissioner Gonzalez, Sarnoff, Sanchez, Regalado and Spence -Jones
BC.3 07-01330
R-08-0040
A motion was made by Commissioner Sarnoff, seconded by Commissioner Gonzalez, and was
passed unanimously, to appoint Myrna Pinto and Jorge Martinez as members of the Community
Technology Advisory Board.
RESOLUTION
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Office of the City A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION APPOINTING A
Clerk CERTAIN INDIVIDUAL AS A MEMBER OF THE COCONUT GROVE
BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE (BIC) FOR A TERM AS
DESIGNATED HEREIN.
APPOINTEE: NOMINATED BY:
H. Bredermier Commissioner Marc David Sarnoff
07-01330 memo.pdf
07-01330 members.pdf
Motion by Commissioner Sarnoff, seconded by Commissioner Gonzalez, that this matter
be ADOPTED PASSED by the following vote.
Votes: Ayes: 5 - Commissioner Gonzalez, Sarnoff, Sanchez, Regalado and Spence -Jones
R-08-0041
A motion was made by Commissioner Sarnoff, seconded by Commissioner Gonzalez, and was
passed unanimously, to appoint H. Bredermier as a member of the Coconut Grove Business
Improvement Committee.
BC.4 07-01466 RESOLUTION
Office of the City A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION APPOINTING
Clerk CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS AS MEMBERS OF THE HOMELAND
DEFENSE/NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT BOND PROGRAM
OVERSIGHT BOARD FOR TERMS AS DESIGNATED HEREIN.
APPOINTEES: NOMINATED BY:
Hattie Willis Vice Chair Michelle Spence -Jones
Gary Reshefsky Commissioner Marc David Sarnoff
Jose Solares Commissioner Marc David Sarnoff
Luis Cabrera Commissioner Tomas Regalado
07-01466 memo.pdf
07-01466 members.pdf
Motion by Vice Chair Spence -Jones, seconded by Commissioner Regalado, that this
matter be ADOPTED PASSED by the following vote.
Votes: Ayes: 5 - Commissioner Gonzalez, Sarnoff, Sanchez, Regalado and Spence -Jones
R-08-0042
A motion was made by Vice Chair Spence -Jones, seconded by Commissioner Regalado, and was
passed unanimously, to appoint Hattie Willis, Gary Reshefsky, Jose Solares, and Luis Cabrera as
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members of the Homeland Defense/Neighborhood Improvement Bond Program Oversight
Board; further waiving the attendance requirements in Section 2-886 of the Code of the City of
Miami, as amended, by a four/fifths (4/5ths) vote of the members of the full City Commission, as
it relates to past absences on record for Gary Reshefsky and Luis Cabrera as members of the
Homeland Defense/Neighborhood Improvement Bond Program Oversight Board.
BC.5 07-01467 RESOLUTION
Office of the City
Clerk
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION APPOINTING
CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS AS MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION ON THE
STATUS OF WOMEN FOR TERMS AS DESIGNATED HEREIN.
APPOINTEES: NOMINATED BY:
Velma Lawrence Vice Chair Michelle Spence -Jones
Maria Mascarenas Commissioner Marc David Sarnoff
Liliana Dones Commissioner Marc David Sarnoff
Allyson Warren Commissioner Tomas Regalado
Josefina Sanchez-Pando Commissioner Tomas Regalado
Donna Milo Mayor Manuel A. Diaz
07-01467 memo.pdf
07-01467 members.pdf
Motion by Vice Chair Spence -Jones, seconded by Commissioner Regalado, that this
matter be ADOPTED PASSED by the following vote.
Votes: Ayes: 5 - Commissioner Gonzalez, Sarnoff, Sanchez, Regalado and Spence -Jones
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A motion was made by Vice Chair Spence -Jones, seconded by Commissioner Regalado, and was
passed unanimously, to appoint Velma Lawrence, Maria Mascarenas, Liliana Dones, Allyson
Warren, Josefina Sanchez-Pando, and Donna Milo as members of the Commission on the Status
of Women; further waiving the term limits of Section 2-885(b) by a unanimous five/fifths (5/5ths)
vote of the members of the City Commission, as it relates to Allyson Warren and Josefina
Sanchez-Pando as members of the Commission on the Status of Women.
BC.6 07-01520 RESOLUTION
Office of the City A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION CONFIRMING THE
Clerk APPOINTMENTS OF CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS AS MEMBERS OF THE
OFF-STREET PARKING BOARD FOR TERMS AS DESIGNATED HEREIN.
APPOINTEES: NOMINATED BY:
Arthur Hertz Off -Street Parking Board
Marlon Hill Off -Street Parking Board
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07-01520 memo.pdf
07-01520 members.pdf
Off -Street Parking Board Appointments.pdf
Motion by Commissioner Sarnoff, seconded by Vice Chair Spence -Jones, that this matter
be ADOPTED PASSED by the following vote.
Votes: Ayes: 5 - Commissioner Gonzalez, Sarnoff, Sanchez, Regalado and Spence -Jones
R-08-0044
A motion was made by Commissioner Sarnoff, seconded by Vice Chair Spence -Jones, and was
passed unanimously, to appoint Arthur Hertz and Marlon Hill as members of the Off -Street
Parking Board.
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DISCUSSION ITEM
DI.1 07-01458 DISCUSSION ITEM
City Manager's DISCUSSION CONCERNING THE ADOPTION OF THE 2008 STATE
Office LEGISLATIVE AGENDA.
07-01458 Summary Form.pdf
07-01458 Priorities.pdf
07-01458-Submittal-CRA Grant Applications.pdf
MOTION
A motion was made by Commissioner Sarnoff, seconded by Commissioner Gonzalez, and was
passed unanimously, to provide the City's lobbying team with additional items for the 2008 State
Legislative Agenda, as discussed by the City Commission at today's meeting.
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MAYOR AND COMMISSIONER'S ITEMS
CITYWIDE
HONORABLE MAYOR MANUEL A. DIAZ
DISTRICT 1
COMMISSIONER ANGEL GONZALEZ
D1.1 07-01561 RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING THE
ALLOCATION OF FUNDS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $5,000, TO
THE BAY OF PIGS VETERANS ASSOCIATION, 2506 BRIGADE, INC.
("BRIGADE"), A FLORIDA NOT -FOR -PROFIT; ALLOCATING SAID FUNDS
FROM THE DISTRICT 1 ROLLOVER ACCOUNT NO. 001000.920921.6.930.
07-01561 Legislation.pdf
Motion by Commissioner Gonzalez, seconded by Commissioner Regalado, that this matter
be ADOPTED WITH MODIFICATIONS PASSED by the following vote.
Votes: Ayes: 5 - Commissioner Gonzalez, Sarnoff, Sanchez, Regalado and Spence -Jones
R-08-0034
DISTRICT 2
COMMISSIONER MARC DAVID SARNOFF
D2.1 07-01422 DISCUSSION ITEM
TO DISCUSS THE UTILIZATION OF WELL LOCATED PRIVATELY OWNED
VACANT LOTS FOR USE VISUALLY AS "GREEN SPACE". THERE ARE
MANY PRIVATELY OWNED VACANT LOTS THROUGHOUT THE CITY.
MANY VACANT LOTS ARE VERY VISIBLE BECAUSE THEY ARE ON VERY
BUSY STREETS AND VERY BUSY AVENUES. MANY OF THESE VACANT
LOTS DO NOT LOOK AS ATTRACTIVE AS THEY COULD. IT APPEARS A
LARGE PERCENTAGE OF THESE VACANT LOTS WILL NOT GET
DEVELOPED FOR AT LEAST 2-4 YEARS, OR MORE. COMMISSIONERS TO
DISCUSS INCENTIVES TO ENCOURAGE THE PRIVATE OWNERS TO KEEP
THE LOTS MAINTAINED IN A PARK LIKE MANNER AND THE POSSIBILITY
OF REMOVING UNSIGHTLY FENCES. POSSIBLE TAX ABATEMENTS,
REDUCED ASSESSED VALUATIONS AND OTHER INCENTIVES WILL BE
DISCUSSED. A MORE BEAUTIFUL GREENER CITY SHOULD RESULT.
07-01422 E-mail .pdf
07-01422-Submittal-Vacant Lots Articles.pdf
DISCUSSED
Direction by Commissioner Sarnoff to the Administration to advise his office of the number of
fenced -in vacant lots on Biscayne Blvd., including lots that have building permits and the length
of time they have been active, and what steps each property owner has taken to maintain the
permits in an open status.
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Direction by Commissioner Sarnoff to the City Manager to meet with Audrey Ordenes of the
Trust for Public Land to explore partnership opportunities with the City ofMiami for pickup
parks.
DISTRICT 3
CHAIRMAN JOE SANCHEZ
D3.1 07-01474 RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT A DONATION OF A BRONZE BUST, IN
HONOR OF DR. MANUEL ANTONIO DE VARONA, SCULPTED BY
RENOWNED MIAMI ARTIST TONY LOPEZ, FROM THE CUBAN
MUNICIPALITIES IN EXILE (MUNICIPIOS DE CUBA EN EL EXILO), TO BE
PLACED AT TRIANGLE PARK, LOCATED AT SOUTHWEST 4TH STREET
AND 11TH AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA, WITH THE CUBAN MUNICIPALITIES
IN EXILE PURCHASING A PROPER BASE FOR THE BRONZE BUST AND
MAINTAINING IT AT NO COST TO THE CITY OF MIAMI; FURTHER
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A MAINTENANCE
AGREEMENT AND ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS, FOR SAID PURPOSE.
07-01474 Legislation.pdf
Motion by Chair Sanchez, seconded by Commissioner Regalado, that this matter be
ADOPTED PASSED by the following vote.
Votes: Ayes: 4 - Commissioner Sarnoff, Sanchez, Regalado and Spence -Jones
Absent: 1 - Commissioner Gonzalez
D3.2 07-01423
R-08-0036
DISCUSSION ITEM
DISCUSSION CONCERNING CRIME INITIATIVE UPDATE.
07-01423 E-mail .pdf
CONTINUED
DISTRICT 4
COMMISSIONER TOMAS REGALADO
D4.1 07-01424 DISCUSSION ITEM
DISCUSSION CONCERNING FIRE FEE SETTLEMENT INFORMATION.
07-01424 Cover Email.pdf
DISCUSSED
D4.2 07-01425 DISCUSSION ITEM
DISCUSSION CONCERNING A PROPOSED ORDINANCE REQUIRING
THE REGISTRATION OF ABANDONED RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES.
07-01425 Cover Email.pdf
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MOTION
Direction by Vice Chair Spence Jones to the City Manager and City Attorney to meet with
members of the real estate industry and a representative from the Buena Vista Homeowners
Association to determine the impact on the registration of abandoned residential properties in
the City.
A motion was made by Chair Sanchez, seconded by Commissioner Regalado, and was passed
unanimously, directing the City Attorney to review and draft any and all amendments to the
current ordinance requiring the registration of abandoned residential properties in the City,
including all possible rules and enforcement efforts, and to present the revised draft ordinance
for consideration at the City Commission meeting currently scheduled for February 14, 2008.
D4.3 07-01426 DISCUSSION ITEM
DISCUSSION CONCERNING THE CURRENT STATUS OF THE
MIAMI-DADE EMPOWERMENT TRUST AUDIT.
07-01426 Cover Email.pdf
DISCUSSED
Direction by Commissioner Regalado to the Administration to follow up with Miami -Dade
County on the provision of requested documents from the Empowerment Trust in order to
complete the City's audit on said trust.
D4.4 07-01427 RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION IN SUPPORT OF AND
ENCOURAGING APPROVAL OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
REFERENDUM THAT WILL BE PRESENTED TO THE VOTERS AT THE
SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON JANUARY 29, 2008, FOR THE
PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING TO THE ELECTORS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
THE QUESTION OF WHETHER THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY HOME RULE
CHARTER SHALL BE AMENDED TO PROVIDE THE TRANSFER OF THE
DUTIES OF THE COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER FROM A PERSON
APPOINTED AND SUPERVISED BY THE MAYOR TO A PERSON ELECTED
AND SUBJECT TO RECALL BY THE VOTERS; FURTHER AUTHORIZING
AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO CAUSE A CERTIFIED COPY OF THE
HEREIN RESOLUTION TO BE DELIVERED TO THE OFFICIALS
DESIGNATED HEREIN.
07-01427 Legislation.pdf
Motion by Commissioner Regalado, seconded by Commissioner Gonzalez, that this matter
be ADOPTED WITH MODIFICATIONS PASSED by the following vote.
Votes: Ayes: 3 - Commissioner Gonzalez, Sanchez and Regalado
Absent: 2 - Commissioner Sarnoff and Spence -Jones
R-08-0037
D4.5 07-01560 RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING THE
ALLOCATION OF FUNDS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,500, TO
THE DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. PARADE AND FESTIVITIES
COMMITTEE, INC. TO CO-SPONSOR THE 31ST ANNUAL DR. MARTIN
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LUTHER KING JR. PARADE AND FESTIVITIES TO BE HELD ON MONDAY,
JANUARY 21, 2008; ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM THE DISTRICT 4 SPECIAL
EVENTS BUDGET, ACCOUNT NO. 001000.921054.6.289.
07-01560 Legislation.pdf
Motion by Commissioner Regalado, seconded by Commissioner Gonzalez, that this matter
be ADOPTED PASSED by the following vote.
Votes: Ayes: 3 - Commissioner Gonzalez, Sanchez and Regalado
Absent: 2 - Commissioner Sarnoff and Spence -Jones
R-08-0038
DISTRICT 5
VICE CHAIR MICHELLE SPENCE-JONES
D5.1 07-01371 DISCUSSION ITEM
DISCUSSION REGARDING THE PROCESS ON THE "NAMING RIGHTS"
ORDINANCE FOR REGIONAL PARKS.
07-01371 Cover Email.pdf
CONTINUED
NON -AGENDA ITEMS
NA.1 08-00027
DISCUSSION ITEM
DISCUSSION REGARDING UNTIMELY DEATH OF OFFICER JAMES
WALKER, JR.
DISCUSSED
NA.2 08-00028 DISCUSSION ITEM
DISCUSSION REGARDING SOUTH FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT
NEWLY IMPOSED WATER -USE RESTRICTIONS BEGINNING JANUARY 15,
2008.
DISCUSSED
Direction by Chair Sanchez to the City Manager to post the water -use restrictions imposed by
the South Florida Water Management District on the City's Web site and to air said restrictions
on Channel 77.
NA.3 08-00029 DISCUSSION ITEM
DISCUSSION REGARDING THE "SOFT LAUNCH" OF REAL-TIME CLOSED
CAPTIONING FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED.
DISCUSSED
NA.4 08-00030 DISCUSSION ITEM
DISCUSSION BY CHAIR SANCHEZ REGARDING NEW CITY COMMISSION
PROCEDURES TO BE FOLLOWED DURING THE REGULAR, PLANNING &
ZONING AND SPECIAL MEETINGS OF THE CITY COMMISSION.
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DISCUSSED
Direction by Chair Sanchez to the City Clerk to schedule a workshop with all five Commissioners
to address the procedures for meetings outlined in Mason's Rules of Order.
NA.5 08-00032 RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION URGING THE
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE TO CONVENE A GRAND
JURY TO INVESTIGATE, AS STATED HEREIN, THE MURDERS OF
ARMANDO ALEJANDRE JR., MARIO DE LA PENA, CARLOS COSTA AND
PABLO MORALES, ALL OF WHOM WERE SHOT DOWN BY TWO
CUBAN AIR FORCE WAR PLANES IN TWO UNARMED UNITED STATES
LICENSED CIVILIAN AIRCRAFT WHILE FLYING A HUMANITARIAN
SEARCH AND RESCUE MISSION IN THE FLORIDA STRAITS ON
FEBRUARY 24,1996; FURTHER URGING CONGRESS TO CONDEMN
THESE ACTIONS; DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY
OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE OFFICIALS DESIGNATED HEREIN.
08-00032-Submittal-Copy of MDC Resolution.pdf
Motion by Chair Sanchez, seconded by Commissioner Gonzalez, that this matter be
ADOPTED PASSED by the following vote.
Votes: Ayes: 5 - Commissioner Gonzalez, Sarnoff, Sanchez, Regalado and Spence -Jones
R-08-0039
NA.6 08-00034 DISCUSSION ITEM
DISCUSSION ON SCHEDULING AN ATTORNEY -CLIENT SESSION
REGARDING THE FRANK TOWNSEND VS. CITY OF MIAMI CASE.
DISCUSSED
NA.7 08-00035
Motion to Adjourn
DISCUSSION ITEM
DISCUSSION OF EXTERNAL AUDITING SERVICE CONTRACTS.
MOTION
A motion was made by Commissioner Sarnoff, seconded by Commissioner Gonzalez, and was
passed unanimously, with Vice Chair Spence -Jones absent, authorizing the City Attorney, if in
the City's best interest and so needed, to file declaratory action against the firm ofRachlin
Cohen & Holtz, the City's former external auditing firm, demanding the production of records.
A motion was made by Vice Chair Spence -Jones, seconded by Commissioner Gonzalez, and was
passed unanimously, to adjourn today's meeting.
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