HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 2009-06-11 Marked AgendaCity of Miami
Marked Agenda
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
Julie 0 Bru, City Attorney
Priscilla A. Thompson, City Clerk
City Hall
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, FL 33133
www.miamigov.com
Thursday, June 11, 2009
9:00 AM City Hall Commission Chambers
CONTENTS
Items may be heard in the numbered
sequence or as announced by the Commission
PR - PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
MV - MAYORAL VETOES
AM - APPROVING MINUTES
CA - CONSENT AGENDA
Item 1 which is comprised of items CA.1 through CA.3 may be heard
in the number sequence or as announced by the Commission
PA - PERSONAL APPEARANCES
PH - PUBLIC HEARINGS
10:30 A.M.-Approval Repayment Plan -HUD
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
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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 11th day of June 2009, the City Commission of the City of Miami, 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 Sanchez at 9:36 a.m., recessed at
12:27 p.m., reconvened at 2:38 p.m., and adjourned at 3:55 p.m.
Note for the Record: Vice Chair Spence -Jones entered the Commission chambers at
9:37 a.m. and Commissioner Gonzalez entered the Commission chambers at 9:42 a.m.
ALSO PRESENT:
Julie O. Bru, City Attorney
Pedro G. Hernandez, City Manager
Priscilla A. Thompson, City Clerk
Pamela Burns, Assistant City Clerk
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
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.)
NO MAYORAL VETOES
APPROVING THE MINUTES OF THE FOLLOWING MEETING:
Regular Commission Meeting of May 14, 2009
MOVED:
SECONDED:
Michelle Spence -Jones
Marc David Sarnoff
Motion to APPROVED PASSED by the following vote.
AYES:
ABSENT:
Order of the Day
Commissioner Sarnoff, Sanchez, Regalado and Spence -Jones
Commissioner Gonzalez
END OF APPROVING MINUTES
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CA.1 09-00552 RESOLUTION
Department of
Public Works
CONSENT AGENDA
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION CODESIGNATING
SOUTHWEST 18TH AVENUE FROM SOUTHWEST 6TH STREET TO
SOUTHWEST 9TH STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS "DR. MARIO M. PEREZ
AVENUE;" FURTHER DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO INSTRUCT
THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS
RESOLUTION TO THE HEREIN DESIGNATED OFFICES.
09-00552 Legislation.pdf
09-00552 Summary Form.pdf
09-00552 Bio.pdf
09-00552 Map.pdf
R-09-0274
This Matter was ADOPTED on the Consent Agenda.
CA.2 09-00553 RESOLUTION
Department of
Public Works
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
ATTACHMENT(S), AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A
LANDSCAPE, IRRIGATION AND LANDSCAPE LIGHTING MAINTENANCE
MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT, IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE ATTACHED
FORM, WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
("FDOT"), FOR MAINTENANCE TO BE PERFORMED BY THE CITY OF
MIAMI LOCATED ON BISCAYNE BOULEVARD FROM NORTHEAST 15TH
STREET TO NORTHEAST 35TH TERRACE, MIAMI, FLORIDA; DIRECTING
THE TRANSMITTAL OF A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO FDOT.
09-00553 Legislation.pdf
09-00553 Exhibit.pdf
09-00553 Summary Form.pdf
R-09-0275
This Matter was ADOPTED on the Consent Agenda.
CA.3 09-00554 RESOLUTION
Department of A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING THE
Purchasing PROCUREMENT OF PUMPS, DRIVES AND MOTORS: PURCHASE OF
NEW AND REBUILT UNITS AND PARTS, AND REPAIR AND
MAINTENANCE SERVICES, FROM VARIOUS VENDORS, ON A
CITYWIDE, AS -NEEDED CONTRACTUAL BASIS, UTILIZING EXISTING
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY CONTRACT NO. 6819-5/17, EFFECTIVE
THROUGH APRIL 30, 2013, WITH THE OPTION TO RENEW FOR AN
ADDITIONAL FIVE (5) YEARS, SUBJECT TO ANY EXTENSIONS AND/OR
REPLACEMENT CONTRACTS BY MIAMI-DADE COUNTY; 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.
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09-00554 Legislation.pdf
09-00554 Summary Form.pdf
09-00554 Contract Award Sheet.pdf
09-00554 Preliminary Bid Tabulation.pdf
09-00554 Brand Names.pdf
09-00554 Invitation to Bid.pdf
09-00554 Affidavits.pdf
R-09-0276
This Matter was ADOPTED on the Consent Agenda.
Adopted the Consent Agenda
MOVED: Michelle Spence -Jones
SECONDED:
AYES:
Marc David Sarnoff
Commissioner Gonzalez, Sarnoff, Sanchez, Regalado and Spence -Jones
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
PERSONAL APPEARANCE
PA.1 09-00632 DISCUSSION ITEM
FRED FROST, PRESIDENT OF THE SOUTH FLORIDA AFL-CIO, TO
SPEAK ABOUT THE EMPLOYEE FREE CHOICE ACT.
10:30 A.M.
SPONSOR:
CHAIRMAN SANCHEZ
09-00632 E-Mail.pdf
DISCUSSED
END OF PERSONAL APPEARANCE
PUBLIC HEARING
A sign language interpreter translated discussion item PH.1.
PH.1 09-00645 RESOLUTION
Department of A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
Community ATTACHMENT(S), APPROVING A REPAYMENT PLAN FOR FUNDS OWED
Development TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN
DEVELOPMENT ("HUD"), IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$4,027,824.76, AS SET FORTH IN EXHIBIT "A", ATTACHED AND
INCORPORATED, TO ALLOW THE CITY OF MIAMI ("CITY") TO ACCESS
NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PROGRAM FUNDS, IN THE AMOUNT
OF $12,063,702; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE,
TO AMEND, AND TO EXECUTE ANY SUCH REPAYMENT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY AND HUD FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF SAID
PURPOSES.
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09-00645 Legislation.pdf
09-00645 Exhibit.pdf
09-00645 Exhibit 2.pdf
09-00645 Exhibit 3 .pdf
09-00645 Summary Form.pdf
R-09-0278
MOVED:
SECONDED:
Marc David Sarnoff
Tomas Regalado
Motion that this matter be ADOPTED PASSED by the following vote.
AYES:
ABSENT:
Commissioner Sarnoff, Regalado and Spence -Jones
Commissioner Gonzalez and Sanchez
A motion was made by Commissioner Sarnoff, seconded by Commissioner Regalado,
and was passed unanimously, with Chair Sanchez absent, to authorize the expenditure
by the City Attorney's Office in an amount not to exceed $10,000 for investigative costs
to investigate the use of funds as it pertains to Jessie C. Trice, Movers, Inc., and
Economic Opportunity Family Health Center, Inc., and should any wrongdoing be
determined, to refer said matter to the Public Corruptions Unit of the State Attorney's
Office.
Direction by Vice Chair Spence -Jones to the City Manager to have the City's federal
lobbyists contact HUD to address the City's repayment of $2.6 million in federal funding.
END OF PUBLIC HEARING
ORDINANCES - SECOND READING
SR.1 09-00443 ORDINANCE
Department of
Public Works
Second Reading
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING
CHAPTER 55 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS
AMENDED, ENTITLED "SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS," MORE
PARTICULARLY BY AMENDING SECTION 55-15 ENTITLED "VACATION
AND CLOSURE OF RIGHTS -OF -WAY AND PLATTED EASEMENTS BY
PLAT," TO CLARIFY THE APPROVAL PROCEDURE FOR A REQUESTED
VACATION AND CLOSURE AS PROVIDED IN SAID SECTION;
CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
09-00443 Legislation FR/SR.pdf
09-00443 Summary Form FR/SR.pdf
13070
MOVED:
SECONDED:
UNANIMOUS
Angel Gonzalez
Michelle Spence -Jones
Motion that this matter be ADOPTED PASSED by the following vote.
AYES:
Commissioner Gonzalez, Sarnoff, Sanchez, Regalado and Spence -Jones
SR.2 09-00365 ORDINANCE Second Reading
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Honorable Mayor
Manny Diaz
SR.3 09-00458
Department of
Employee Relations
SR.4 09-00228
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING
CHAPTER 22.5 OF THE CODE OF CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA AS
AMENDED, ENTITLED "GREEN INITIATIVES," TO CREATE ARTICLE IV
ENTITLED "WATER CONSERVATION ORDINANCE," TO ADD SECTIONS
TO PROVIDE FOR ENVIRONMENTALLY RESPONSIBLE WATER USAGE
IN THE CITY OF MIAMI; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
09-00365 Complete Legislation SR.pdf
09-00365 Summary Form FR/SR.pdf
13071
MOVED:
SECONDED:
UNANIMOUS
Angel Gonzalez
Michelle Spence -Jones
Motion that this matter be ADOPTED PASSED by the following vote.
AYES:
Commissioner Gonzalez, Sarnoff, Sanchez, Regalado and Spence -Jones
ORDINANCE Second Reading
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING
CHAPTER 40/ARTICLE IV/DIVISION 2, OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED "PERSONNEL/PENSION
AND RETIREMENT PLAN/CITY OF MIAMI FIREFIGHTERS AND POLICE
OFFICERS' RETIREMENT TRUST," MORE PARTICULARLY BY
AMENDING SECTION 40-196, ENTITLED "CONTRIBUTIONS," TO
INCREASE FIREFIGHTERS' MEMBER CONTRIBUTIONS FROM SEVEN
PERCENT TO EIGHT PERCENT; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
09-00458 Legislation FR/SR.pdf
09-00458 Summary Form FR/SR.pdf
09-00458 Pension Stabilization FR/SR.pdf
09-00458 Letter 1 FR/SR.pdf
09-00458 Letter 2 FR/SR.pdf
13072
MOVED:
SECONDED:
UNANIMOUS
Angel Gonzalez
Tomas Regalado
Motion that this matter be ADOPTED PASSED by the following vote.
AYES:
Commissioner Gonzalez, Sarnoff, Sanchez, Regalado and Spence -Jones
ORDINANCE Second Reading
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING THE
CODE OF CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED, TO CREATE A NEW
CHAPTER ENTITLED "HUMAN RELATIONS", TO PROVIDE
RECOGNITION OF DOMESTIC PARTNERSHIPS OF CITY EMPLOYEES;
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AND CREATING ARTICLE I ENTITLED "DOMESTIC PARTNERSHIPS AND
BENEFITS" TO SET FORTH THE RIGHTS AND LEGAL EFFECTS OF
SUCH PARTNERSHIPS; PROVIDING EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS TO CITY
OF MIAMI EMPLOYEES AND THEIR DOMESTIC PARTNERS;
CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
SPONSORS:
HONORABLE MAYOR DIAZ
COMMISSIONER SARNOFF
09-00228 Legislation SR.pdf
13073
MOVED:
SECONDED:
UNANIMOUS
Marc David Sarnoff
Tomas Regalado
Motion that this matter be ADOPTED PASSED by the following vote.
AYES: Commissioner Gonzalez, Sarnoff, Sanchez, Regalado and Spence -Jones
END OF ORDINANCES - SECOND READING
ORDINANCES - FIRST READING
FR.1 09-00094 ORDINANCE First Reading
City Manager's AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING
Office CHAPTER 11.5 CIVILIAN COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION AND REVIEW,
ARTICLE II OF THE CODE, OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS
AMENDED, ENTITLED "THE CITY OF MIAMI CIVILIAN INVESTIGATIVE
PANEL," MORE PARTICULARLY BY AMENDING SECTION 11.5-28,
ENTITLED "MEMBERSHIP; NOMINATION OF MEMBERS; TERMS OF
OFFICE AND VACANCIES; APPOINTMENT OF THE CIP NOMINATING
COMMITTEE;" TO AMEND THE MEMBERSHIP, APPOINTMENT PROCESS
AND TERMS OF OFFICE; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
09-00094 Legislation.pdf
09-00094 Summary Form.pdf
CONTINUED
FR.2 09-00560 ORDINANCE First Reading
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI COMMISSION AMENDING CHAPTER 18/
ARTICLE III, OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS
AMENDED ("CITY CODE"), ENTITLED "FINANCE/CITY OF MIAMI
PROCUREMENT ORDINANCE," TO ESTABLISH A CITY OF MIAMI
RESPONSIBLE CONTRACTOR PROGRAM, NEW SECTION 18-118 OF
THE CITY CODE; INCLUDING ESTABLISHING AN OVERALL HOURLY
RATE OF PAY, PLUS BENEFITS, PER SPECIFIED PROVISIONS OF THE
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY CODE REFERENCED HEREIN; AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO ESTABLISH AN ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE
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FOR MONITORING COMPLIANCE WITH AND ENFORCEMENT OF THIS
PROGRAM; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
SPONSORS:
CHAIRMAN SANCHEZ
VICE CHAIR SPENCE-JONES
09-00560 Legislation.pdf
DEFERRED
Note for the Record: Item FR.2 was deferred to the Commission meeting currently
scheduled for June 25, 2009.
FR.3 09-00615 ORDINANCE First Reading
District2- AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING
Commissioner CHAPTER 4 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS
Marc David AMENDED, ENTITLED "ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES," ARTICLE I, ENTITLED
Sarnoff "IN GENERAL," MORE PARTICULARLY BY AMENDING SECTION 4-1,
ENTITLED "CONSUMPTION RESTRICTED," TO ALLOW THE CITY TO
GRANT AN EXEMPTION FROM THE RESTRICTION OF CONSUMING
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ON THE PUBLIC STREETS ON SPECIAL
OCCASIONS; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
09-00615 Legislation.pdf
MOVED:
SECONDED:
Marc David Sarnoff
Tomas Regalado
Motion that this matter be PASSED ON FIRST READING PASSED by the following vote.
AYES:
ABSENT:
Commissioner Sarnoff, Sanchez, Regalado and Spence -Jones
Commissioner Gonzalez
FR.4 09-00649 ORDINANCE First Reading
District2- AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING THE
Commissioner FINAL ORDER OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA GOVERNOR AND CABINET
Marc David SITTING AS THE ADMINISTRATION COMMISSION ENTERED IN THE
Sarnoff VIZCAYANS, INC. ET AL. VS THE CITY OF MIAMI AND TRG-MH
VENTURE, LTD., AC CASE NO. ACC-08-004, DOAH CASE NOS. 07-2498
GM AND 07-2499 GM, DATED MARCH 31, 2009; RESCINDING
ORDINANCE NO. 12911 ADOPTED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
09-00649 Legislation.pdf
09-00649-Submittal-Memo-City Attorney.pdf
09-00649-Submittal-Commissioner Sarnoff.pdf
MOVED: Marc David Sarnoff
SECONDED:
Tomas Regalado
Motion that this matter be PASSED ON FIRST READING FAILED by the following vote.
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AYES:
NOES:
Commissioner Sarnoff and Regalado
Commissioner Gonzalez, Sanchez and Spence -Jones
A motion was made by Commissioner Sarnoff, seconded by Commissioner Regalado,
and was passed unanimously, to reopen the public hearing for item FR.4.
END OF FIRST READING ORDINANCES
RE.1 09-00122 RESOLUTION
Department of
Public Facilities
RESOLUTIONS
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
ATTACHMENT(S), AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT ("AGREEMENT"), IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE
ATTACHED FORM, BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF MIAMI AND THE
SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY ("SCHOOL BOARD") FOR
THE USE OF JORGE MAS CANOSA PARK (FORMERLY KNOWN AS
RIVERSIDE PARK) LOCATED AT 342 SOUTHWEST 7TH AVENUE, MIAMI,
FLORIDA, FOR SCHOOL RECREATIONAL PURPOSES ASSOCIATED
WITH ADA MERRITT K-8 CENTER, SUBJECT TO THE SCHOOL BOARD
PAYING FOR CERTAIN CONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENTS ESTIMATED
AT APPROXIMATELY THREE HUNDRED AND FORTY-TWO THOUSAND
DOLLARS ($342,000), AS WELL AS PAYING FOR CERTAIN OPERATING
COSTS, INCLUDING STAFFING AND EQUIPMENT NECESSARY FOR THE
IMPLEMENTATION OF SUCH PROGRAMS AND FURTHER PROVIDING
FOR THE FOLLOWING: 1) A TERM OF TWENTY (20) YEARS,
COMMENCING ON THE EFFECTIVE DATE, WITH A TEN (10) YEAR
EXTENSION OPTION, CONDITIONAL ON THE PRIOR WRITTEN
CONSENT OF THE CITY MANAGER, WITH REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF
THE CITY ATTORNEY, AND OTHER FULFILLMENT OF CONDITIONS; 2)
PAYMENT OF ONE DOLLAR ($1.00) YEARLY RENT, WITH THE FULL
AMOUNT OF THE RENT FOR THE INITIAL TERM PAYABLE IN ADVANCE
AT COMMENCEMENT OF SUCH TERM; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER, SUBJECT TO REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY THE CITY
ATTORNEY, TO EXECUTE NON -SUBSTANTIVE AMENDMENTS AND
RENEWALS AS NEEDED AND ALL OTHER NECESSARY DOCUMENTS
FOR SAID PURPOSE, WITH TERMS AND CONDITIONS MORE
PARTICULARLY SET FORTH IN THE AGREEMENT; ALLOCATING FUNDS
FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION, SUBJECT TO
THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS AND BUDGETARY APPROVAL AT TIME
OF NEED.
09-00122 Legislation.pdf
09-00122 Exhibit.pdf
09-00122 Summary Form.pdf
09-00122 Improvements at Riverside Park.pdf
R-09-0277
MOVED:
Angel Gonzalez
SECONDED: Michelle Spence -Jones
Motion that this matter be ADOPTED PASSED by the following vote.
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AYES:
ABSENT:
Commissioner Gonzalez, Sarnoff, Sanchez and Spence -Jones
Commissioner Regalado
RE.2 09-00561 RESOLUTION
Office of the City A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING THE
Attorney DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO PAY TO WILLIAM F. SOUZA, ESQUIRE, OF
WILLIAM F. SOUZA, P.A., ON BEHALF OF RANDALL CASON, SUBJECT
TO THE CONDITIONS IMPOSED BY CHAPTER 440, FLORIDA STATUTES,
THE TOTAL SUM OF $125,000, IN FULL SETTLEMENT OF ALL CLAIMS
FOR ATTORNEY'S FEES AND COSTS FOR ALL DATES OF ACCIDENT
ALLEGED AGAINST THE CITY OF MIAMI, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS AND
EMPLOYEES, WITHOUT ADMISSION OF LIABILITY, UPON EXECUTING A
SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT. ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM THE
SELF-INSURANCE AND INSURANCE TRUST FUND, INDEX CODE NO.
05002.301001.515000.0000.00000.
09-00561 Legislation.pdf
09-00561 Memo.pdf
09-00561 Memo 2.pdf
R-09-0279
MOVED:
SECONDED:
Marc David Sarnoff
Tomas Regalado
Motion that this matter be ADOPTED PASSED by the following vote.
AYES:
ABSENT:
Commissioner Gonzalez, Sarnoff, Regalado and Spence -Jones
Commissioner Sanchez
RE.3 09-00557 RESOLUTION
Department of A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
Capital ATTACHMENT(S), AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A
Improvements JOINT PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT ("JPA"), IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE
Program ATTACHED FORM, WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY ("COUNTY"), FOR THE
VENETIAN CAUSEWAY STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT,
B-39911 ("PROJECT"); OUTLINING THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE
PARTIES; AUTHORIZING THE ALLOCATION OF FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT
OF $3,196,465, TO THE COUNTY, FROM CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT NO. B-39911 UPON AVAILABILITY, CONSISTING OF FUNDING
IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,196,465, FROM A FUTURE STREET BONDS
ISSUANCE, AND FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,000,000, FROM A
GRANT FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION,
FOR WHICH THE CITY WILL ACT AS A PASS -THROUGH TO THE
COUNTY.
09-00557 Legislation.pdf
09-00557 Exhibit.pdf
09-00557 Summary Form.pdf
09-00557 Text File Report 1.pdf
09-00557 Text File Report 2.pdf
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R-09-0280
MOVED:
SECONDED:
Marc David Sarnoff
Tomas Regalado
Motion that this matter be ADOPTED PASSED by the following vote.
AYES:
ABSENT:
Commissioner Gonzalez, Sarnoff, Regalado and Spence -Jones
Commissioner Sanchez
RE.4 09-00647 RESOLUTION
Honorable Mayor A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION SUPPORTING AND
Manny Diaz CALLING FOR THE IMMEDIATE ENACTMENT OF THE
ADMINISTRATION'S HEALTH CARE REFORM PRINCIPLES AND
AGREEING THAT THIS COMPREHENSIVE REFORM SHOULD DO THE
FOLLOWING: 1) REDUCE LONG-TERM GROWTH OF HEALTH CARE
COSTS FOR BUSINESSES AND GOVERNMENT; 2) PROTECT FAMILIES
FROM BANKRUPTCY OR DEBT BECAUSE OF HEALTH CARE COSTS; 3)
GUARANTEE CHOICE OF DOCTORS AND HEALTH PLANS; 4) INVEST IN
PREVENTION AND WELLNESS; 5) IMPROVE PATIENT SAFETY AND
QUALITY OF CARE; 6) ASSURE AFFORDABLE, QUALITY HEALTH
COVERAGE FOR ALL AMERICANS; 7) MAINTAIN COVERAGE WHEN
SOMEONE CHANGES OR LOSES A JOB; AND 8) END BARRIERS TO
COVERAGE FOR PEOPLE WITH PRE-EXISTING MEDICAL CONDITIONS;
THE COMMISSION FURTHER URGES CONGRESS TO SUPPORT PUBLIC
HOSPITALS AND OTHER PROVIDERS IN THE HEALTH CARE SAFETY
NET SO THAT THOSE WHO FALL THROUGH THE CRACKS OF
EXPANDED HEALTH COVERAGE: MAY STILL RECEIVE CARE;
CAPACITY IS AVAILABLE IN CASE OF PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCIES;
AND THE CULTURAL COMPETENCIES ACHIEVED BY PROVIDERS
SERVING DIVERSE POPULATIONS ARE PRESERVED AND ENHANCED
IN A REFORMED HEALTH CARE SYSTEM; DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK
TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE DESIGNATED
OFFICIALS HEREIN.
09-00647 Legislation.pdf
R-09-0282
MOVED:
SECONDED:
UNANIMOUS
Joe Sanchez
Angel Gonzalez
Motion that this matter be ADOPTED PASSED by the following vote.
AYES:
Commissioner Gonzalez, Sarnoff, Sanchez, Regalado and Spence -Jones
RE.5 09-00648 RESOLUTION
District2- A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION WAIVING,
Commissioner PURSUANT TO SECTION 54-341(E), THE RESTRICTIONS CONTAINED IN
Marc David SECTION 54-341(C)(1),(2), AND (3) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF
Sarnoff MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED ("CITY CODE"), TO (1) WAIVE THE TWO
EVENTS PER MONTH RESTRICTION, (2) WAIVE THE TWO EVENTS
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INVOLVING STREET CLOSURES, (3) WAIVE THE TWO EVENTS TAKING
PLACE ON SUCCESSIVE WEEKENDS, AND (4) WAIVE THE
APPLICATION AND REQUIRED APPROVALS IN SECTION 54-341(D) OF
THE CITY CODE; AND WAIVING THE LIMITATIONS ON TEMPORARY
SPECIAL EVENTS PURSUANT TO SECTION 906.9(C) OF ORDINANCE
NO. 11000, THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA,
FOR EVENTS OCCURRING IN THE COCONUT GROVE SPECIAL EVENTS
DISTRICT DURING DESIGNATED WEEKENDS IN JUNE, JULY AND
AUGUST, 2009; AND WAIVING THE SUPPLEMENTARY USER FEE,
PURSUANT TO SECTION 54-343(5) OF THE CITY CODE, FOR SAID
EVENTS.
09-00648 Legislation .pdf
R-09-0281
MOVED:
Marc David Sarnoff
SECONDED: Tomas Regalado
Motion that this matter be ADOPTED PASSED by the following vote.
AYES:
ABSENT:
Commissioner Gonzalez, Sarnoff, Regalado and Spence -Jones
Commissioner Sanchez
RE.6 09-00651 RESOLUTION
District 3- Chair A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION URGING PRESIDENT
Joe Sanchez OBAMA TO GRANT TEMPORARY PROTECTIVE STATUS TO HAITIANS IN
THE UNITED STATES; DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A
COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE OFFICIALS AS STATED HEREIN.
09-00651 Legislation.pdf
R-09-0283
MOVED:
SECONDED:
UNANIMOUS
Joe Sanchez
Angel Gonzalez
Motion that this matter be ADOPTED WITH MODIFICATIONS PASSED by the following
vote.
AYES: Commissioner Gonzalez, Sarnoff, Sanchez, Regalado and Spence -Jones
RE.7 09-00652 RESOLUTION
District 3- Chair A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION URGING FLORIDA
Joe Sanchez POWER AND LIGHT TO PURSUE ALTERNATIVES TO OVERHEAD
TRANSMISSION LINES IN THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA; DIRECTING
THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE
OFFICIALS STATED HEREIN.
09-00652 Legislation.pdf
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BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
BC.1 08-01177 RESOLUTION
Office of the City A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION APPOINTING
Clerk CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS AS MEMBERS OF THE DISTRICT 1 HOUSING
ADVISORY BOARD FOR TERMS AS DESIGNATED HEREIN.
APPOINTEES:
08-01177 memo 6-11-09.pdf
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BC.2 08-01260 RESOLUTION
NOMINATED BY:
Commissioner Angel Gonzalez
Commissioner Angel Gonzalez
Commissioner Angel Gonzalez
Commissioner Angel Gonzalez
Commissioner Angel Gonzalez
Office of the City A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION CONFIRMING THE
Clerk APPOINTMENT OF CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS AS MEMBERS OF THE
CIVILIAN INVESTIGATIVE PANEL FOR TERMS AS DESIGNATED
HEREIN.
APPOINTEES:
08-01260 memo 6-11-09.pdf
08-01260 members 6-11-09.pdf
08-01260 applications 6-11-09.pdf
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BC.3 08-01540 RESOLUTION
NOMINATED BY:
Civilian Investigative Panel
Civilian Investigative Panel
Civilian Investigative Panel
Civilian Investigative Panel
Civilian Investigative Panel
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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 HEALTH FACILITIES
AUTHORITY BOARD FOR A TERM AS DESIGNATED HEREIN.
APPOINTEE: NOMINATED BY:
Dr. Margaret Okonwo Vice Chair Michelle Spence -Jones
08-01540 Memo 6-11-09.pdf
08-01540 Members 6-11-09.pdf
R-09-0285
MOVED:
SECONDED:
Angel Gonzalez
Tomas Regalado
Motion that this matter be ADOPTED PASSED by the following vote.
AYES:
ABSENT:
Commissioner Gonzalez, Sarnoff, Regalado and Spence -Jones
Commissioner Sanchez
BC.4 09-00324 RESOLUTION
Office of the City A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION APPOINTING A
Clerk CERTAIN INDIVIDUAL AS A MEMBER OF THE AUDIT ADVISORY
COMMITTEE FOR A TERM AS DESIGNATED HEREIN.
APPOINTEE: NOMINATED BY:
Chair Joe Sanchez
09-00324 memo 6-11-09.pdf
09-00324 members 6-11-09.pdf
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BC.5 09-00413 RESOLUTION
Office of the City A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION APPOINTING
Clerk CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS AS MEMBERS OF THE NUISANCE
ABATEMENT BOARD FOR TERMS AS DESIGNATED HEREIN.
APPOINTEES:
09-00413 memo 6-11-09.pdf
09-00413 members 6-11-09.pdf
NOMINATED BY:
Vice Chair Michelle Spence -Jones
Commissioner Angel Gonzalez
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BC.6 09-00535 RESOLUTION
Office of the City A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION APPOINTING A
Clerk CERTAIN INDIVIDUAL AS A MEMBER OF THE COMMUNITY
TECHNOLOGY ADVISORY BOARD FOR A TERM AS DESIGNATED
HEREIN.
APPOINTEE: NOMINATED BY:
Dylan Sanders Mayor Manuel A. Diaz
09-00535 memo 6-11-09.pdf
09-00535 members 6-11-09.pdf
R-09-0286
MOVED:
SECONDED:
Angel Gonzalez
Tomas Regalado
Motion that this matter be ADOPTED PASSED by the following vote.
AYES:
ABSENT:
Commissioner Gonzalez, Sarnoff, Regalado and Spence -Jones
Commissioner Sanchez
BC.7 09-00589 RESOLUTION
Office of the City A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION APPOINTING
Clerk CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS AS MEMBERS OF THE ARTS AND
ENTERTAINMENT COUNCIL FOR TERMS AS DESIGNATED HEREIN.
APPOINTEES:
09-00589 memo 6-11-09.pdf
09-00589 members 6-11-09.pdf
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BC.8 09-00595 RESOLUTION
NOMINATED BY:
Chair Joe Sanchez
Commissioner Tomas Regalado
Mayor Manuel A. Diaz
Office of the City A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION APPOINTING A
Clerk CERTAIN INDIVIDUAL AS A MEMBER OF THE CODE ENFORCEMENT
BOARD FOR A TERM AS DESIGNATED HEREIN.
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APPOINTEE: NOMINATED BY:
Marta L. Zayas Commission -at -Large
(Alternate -at -Large)
09-00595 memo 6-11-09.pdf
09-00595 members 6-11-09.pdf
R-09-0289
MOVED:
SECONDED:
Tomas Regalado
Marc David Sarnoff
Motion that this matter be ADOPTED PASSED by the following vote.
AYES:
ABSENT:
Commissioner Gonzalez, Sarnoff, Regalado and Spence -Jones
Commissioner Sanchez
BC.9 09-00588 RESOLUTION
Office of the City A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION APPOINTING
Clerk CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS AS MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY
RELATIONS BOARD FOR TERMS AS DESIGNATED HEREIN.
APPOINTEES: NOMINATED BY:
Dr. Amada Vargas Commissioner Angel Gonzalez
Lyse Cuellar Commissioner Tomas Regalado
09-00588 memo 6-11-09.pdf
09-00588 members 6-11-09.pdf
R-09-0287
MOVED:
Tomas Regalado
SECONDED: Angel Gonzalez
Motion that this matter be ADOPTED PASSED by the following vote.
AYES:
ABSENT:
Commissioner Gonzalez, Sarnoff, Regalado and Spence -Jones
Commissioner Sanchez
A motion was made by Commissioner Regalado, seconded by Commissioner Gonzalez,
and was passed unanimously, with Chair Sanchez absent, to appoint Dr. Amada Vargas
and Lyse Cuellar as members of the Community Relations 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 Lyse Cuellar as a member of the Community Relations
Board.
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BC.10 09-00593 RESOLUTION
Office of the City A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION APPOINTING A
Clerk CERTAIN INDIVIDUAL AS A MEMBER OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE
FOR A TERM AS DESIGNATED HEREIN.
APPOINTEE: NOMINATED BY:
Commissioner Tomas Regalado
09-00593 memo 6-11-09.pdf
09-00593 members 6-11-09.pdf
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BC.11 09-00590 RESOLUTION
Office of the City A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION APPOINTING
Clerk CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS AS MEMBERS OF THE MAYOR'S
INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL FOR TERMS AS DESIGNATED HEREIN.
APPOINTEES: NOMINATED BY:
Ruben Valdez Commissioner Angel Gonzalez
Alexander Reus Mayor Manuel A. Diaz
(for a term ending 6/10/10)
09-00590 memo 6-11-09.pdf
09-00590 members 6-11-09.pdf
R-09-0288
MOVED:
SECONDED:
Angel Gonzalez
Tomas Regalado
Motion that this matter be ADOPTED PASSED by the following vote.
AYES:
ABSENT:
Commissioner Gonzalez, Sarnoff, Regalado and Spence -Jones
Commissioner Sanchez
A motion was made by Commissioner Gonzalez, seconded by Commissioner Regalado,
and was passed unanimously, with Chair Sanchez absent, to appoint Alexander Reus
and Ruben Valdez as members of the Mayor's International Council; further waiving the
residency requirements in Section 2-884(a) by a four/fifths (4/5ths) vote of the members
of the full City Commission, as it relates to Carmenza Jaramillo as a member of the
Mayor's International Council, whose appointment took place on May 14, 2009.
BC.12 09-00592 RESOLUTION
Office of the City A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION APPOINTING
Clerk CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS AS MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI SPORTS AND
EXHIBITION AUTHORITY FOR TERMS AS DESIGNATED HEREIN.
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APPOINTEES:
09-00592 memo 6-11-09.pdf
09-00592 members 6-11-09.pdf
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BC.13 09-00415 RESOLUTION
Office of the City
Clerk
NOMINATED BY:
Vice Chair Michelle Spence -Jones
Vice Chair Michelle Spence -Jones
Commissioner Marc David Sarnoff
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION APPOINTING
THE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION
AS CHAIRPERSONS, VICE -CHAIRPERSONS AND/OR MEMBERS
ON VARIOUS TRUSTS, AUTHORITIES, BOARDS, COMMITTEES
AND AGENCIES FOR TERMS AS DESIGNATED HEREIN.
APPOINTED AS CHAIRPERSON:
of the Bayfront Park Management Trust
of the Downtown Development Authority
of the Midtown Community Redevelopment Agency
of the Southeast Overtown/Park West and Omni Community
Redevelopment Agencies
of the Commercial Solid Waste Management Advisory Committee
APPOINTED AS VICE CHAIRPERSON:
of the Mayor's International Council
of the Midtown Community Redevelopment Agency
of the Southeast Overtown/Park West and Omni Community
Redevelopment Agencies
of the Miami Sports and Exhibition Authority
APPOINTED AS MEMBER:
of the Miami -Dade County League of Cities
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of the Florida League of Cities
of the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau
of the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO)
of the Miami River Commission
of the Miami -Dade County Tourist Development Council
09-00415 memo 6-11-09.pdf
09-00415 History 6-11-09.pdf
DEFERRED
Note for the Record: Item BC.13 was deferred to the second City Commission meeting of
November, 2009.
END OF BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
DISCUSSION ITEMS
DI.1 09-00452 DISCUSSION ITEM
Department of FINANCIAL STATEMENT PRESENTATION BY THE EXTERNAL
Finance AUDITORS FOR THE YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2008
COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT.
DI.2 09-00472a
09-00452 Summary Form.pdf
DISCUSSED
DISCUSSION ITEM
Office of the City DISCUSSION REGARDING THE STATUS OF THE PROPOSED VILLA
Attorney MAGNA PARK.
09-00472a Email.pdf
INDEFINITELY DEFERRED
END OF DISCUSSION ITEMS
MAYOR AND COMMISSIONER'S ITEMS
CITYWIDE
HONORABLE MAYOR MANUEL A. DIAZ
END OF CITYWIDE ITEMS
DISTRICT 1
COMMISSIONER ANGEL GONZALEZ
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DISTRICT 2
COMMISSIONER MARC DAVID SARNOFF
D2.1 09-00558 DISCUSSION ITEM
DISCUSSION REGARDING IMPACT FEES.
ARE ANY IMPACT FEES OUTSTANDING?
IF YES, HOW MUCH IS OUTSTANDING?
WHAT STEPS ARE BEING TAKEN TO COLLECT OUTSTANDING
FEES?
POSSIBLE DIRECTION TO THE CITY ATTORNEY.
WHAT PROJECTS RECEIVED IMPACT FEE MONEY?
NEXUS TO THE IMPACT FEE PAYEE?
09-00558 E-Mail.pdf
DISCUSSED
D2.2 09-00512 DISCUSSION ITEM
D2.3 09-00546
DISCUSSION REGARDING OFF -DUTY POLICE ASSIGNMENTS.
WHO GETS THE ASSIGNMENTS?
WHO DECIDES WHO GETS THE ASSIGNMENTS?
WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE OFF -DUTY OFFICERS?
WHO GETS THE COMPENSATION?
VOLUNTARY USE OF OFF -DUTY OFFICERS.
REQUIRED USE OF OFF -DUTY OFFICERS.
09-00512 Email . 6-11-09pdf
09-00512-Submittal-Memo-City Manager.pdf
DISCUSSED
DISCUSSION ITEM
DISCUSSION REGARDING GRAFFITI.
ILLEGAL GRAFFITI APPEARS TO BE ESCALATING CITYWIDE.
CERTAIN BLOCKS APPEAR TO BE UNDER SIEGE.
WHAT STEPS ARE BEING TAKEN TO STOP THIS MENACE?
HOW MUCH MONEY IS BEING BUDGETED FOR REMEDIATION OF
ILLEGAL GRAFFITI?
CODE ENFORCEMENT?
CAN THE CITY COVER ILLEGAL GRAFFITI ON PRIVATE PROPERTY?
IF YES, UNDER WHAT CIRCUMSTANCES?
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"BROKEN WINDOW THEORY" OF GOVERNING.
09-00546 Email.pdf
DISCUSSED
END OF DISTRICT 2
DISTRICT 3
CHAIR JOE SANCHEZ
END OF DISTRICT 3
DISTRICT 4
COMMISSIONER TOMAS REGALADO
END OF DISTRICT 4
DISTRICT 5
VICE CHAIR MICHELLE SPENCE-JONES
D5.1 09-00628 DISCUSSION ITEM
DISCUSSION REGARDING THE INTERVENORS/PLAINTIFF CASE IN
THE FOP VEGA V CITY OF MIAMI.
NA.1
NA.2
09-00628 E-Mail.pdf
DISCUSSED
END OF DISTRICT 5
Non Agenda Items
09-00661 DISCUSSION ITEM
DISCUSSION REGARDING THE SCHEDULING OF FY2010 BUDGET
WORKSHOPS DURING THE MONTH OF AUGUST.
DISCUSSED
Direction by Chair Sanchez to the City Manager that two budget workshops be
scheduled during the month of August and to work with Commissioners on possible
dates.
Direction by Commissioner Sarnoff to the City Manager that all individual departmental
budget requests be provided to Commissioners prior to the budget workshops.
09-00663 DISCUSSION ITEM
DISCUSSION REGARDING MIAMI HERALD ARTICLE PERTAINING TO
INVENTORY OF CONDOMINIUMS LOCATED IN DOWNTOWN MIAMI.
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DISCUSSED
NA.3 09-00657 RESOLUTION
NA.4
City Manager's
Office
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION RESCINDING
RESOLUTION NO. 09-0249, ADOPTED MAY 28, 2009, IN ITS ENTIRETY
AND ESTABLISHING A NEW SPECIAL REVENUE PROJECT ENTITLED:
"FISCAL YEAR 2009-DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY FEDERAL
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY ("FEMA"), URBAN SEARCH AND
RESCUE ("USAR") READINESS COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT," AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS, IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,056,910, CONSISTING
OF A GRANT FROM FEMA TO BE USED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF
FIRE -RESCUE TO ACQUIRE EQUIPMENT AND PROVIDE TRAINING IN
APPROVED USAR TRAINING COURSES; AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO ACCEPT SAID GRANT AWARD AND TO EXECUTE THE
NECESSARY DOCUMENTS IN ORDER TO IMPLEMENT THE
ACCEPTANCE OF SAID GRANT AWARD.
R-09-0284
MOVED:
SECONDED:
UNANIMOUS
Michelle Spence -Jones
Angel Gonzalez
Motion that this matter be ADOPTED PASSED by the following vote.
AYES:
Commissioner Gonzalez, Sarnoff, Sanchez, Regalado and Spence -Jones
09-00664 DISCUSSION ITEM
BRIEF DISCUSSION ON THE STATUS OF FILM RELATED PROJECTS IN THE
CITY.
DISCUSSED
Direction by Vice Chair Spence -Jones to the Administration for the Office of Economic
Initiatives and the Mayor's Office of Film, Arts, Culture and Entertainment to provide a
status report, within the next 60 days, regarding film related projects within the City of
Miami for the last three years to assess the contributions made by this industry and to
identify other potential locations for film and television related projects.
A motion was made by Commissioner Gonzalez, seconded by Vice Chair Spence -Jones,
and was passed unanimously, to adjourn the June 11, 2009 Miami City Commission
meeting.
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