HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 1976-09-09 Marked AgendaP 41 CITY COMMISSION `1EETING
c.iTY HALL - DINNER KEY
SEPTEMBER 9, 1976
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
9:00 A.M. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
Reading of the Minute:
1. Discussion of City Commission Agenda Process
PUBLIC HEARING
2. The rebuilding of N.E. 59 Street between N.E. 2 - 4 Avenues and N.E. 3rd
R 76-770 Avenue between N.E. 5f - 59 Terraces is completed. The construction was
completed for $92,080.97, which was c:ithin the contract ,amount and
completed on time. It is now appropriate for the Commission to accept
the completed work anc authorize final paymnet, after all conditions are
met.
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ITEM N0.
PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS AND SPECIAL ITEMS
9:30 A.M.
3. Presentation of Bicentennial Certificates of Appreciation to the participants
of "The City Under On( God" 3rd Annual Act of Worship.
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4. Presentation "Dia de :a Independencia de Chile" Proclamation to the
Honorable Eduardo Spu.veda Medel, Consul General of Chile.
5. Proclamation designat ng the week of October 3 through October 9, 1976, as
"National Fire Prevention Week".
6. Presentation of a panting by Mr. Agri Martinez to the Honorable Maurice A.
Ferre.
7. Presentation of a Cotru endation to Mr. Ted Griffin, President of Air Florida,
for his fine work wit]. the handicappcd.
8. Presentation of a Certificate of Appreciation to Mr. Michael D. Alvarez,
President of the Florida Institute of Dental Technology, in recognition of
his important contr.ibt.tion to the community.
9. Presentation of a Certificate of Appreciation to Mr. Juan Mercadal for his
artistic triumphs as r concert guitarist and dedication and enthusiasm in
the field of teaching
10. Presentation of a Certificate of Appreciation to Mr. Ernie Seiler for his
work in coordinating ,nd producing "tooray USA".
SEALED BIDS
.10:00 A.M.
11.
M 76-771
The City Clerk has ad•'ertised for receiving bids fcr the construction of
2.2 miles of streets or the project known as Biscayne West Highway Improve-
ment. Bids are divided into three parts; Highway, Drainage and Landscaping.
Bids may be offered oli any one part cf any combination of parts.
WORKSHOP
12. Workshop session for the City Commission to set policy guidelines for the
Third Year Community Development Protram in preparation for. the Third Year
DISCUSSION planning Process.
PRESENTATIONS
9:30 A.M. 3) a Presentation of Bicentennial Certificates of
Appreciation to the participants of "The City
Under One God" 3rd Annual Act of Worship.
Rafael Alonso
Rev. Martin Anorga
Binder -Baldwin Piano
Murray Birchansky
Elizabeth Bush
Champagnat Catholic
Father John Edwards
Gesu School Choir
Jacqueline Hardy
William Johnson
Rev. H. Wright Kirtly
Rabbi Sol Landau
Ray Lang
Cantor William Lipson
Honorable Claude Pepper (Representative)
Demetrio Perez
Enrique Perez
Sister St. Margaret
Rev. Max Salvador
Richard Shack (Ruth Schack will accept)
Vonda Van Dyke (Ruth Schack will accept)
Rev. David Waller
& Organ Comp. (Jack Mayer)
School - Boy Scout Troop 80
b Presentation of proclamation designating the week
of October 3 through October 9, 1976, as "National
Fire Prevention Week." Chief Ronald Coleman and
Josefina Argudin will aw pt said proclamation.
c Presentation of a painting by Mr. Angel Martinez to
the Honorable Maurice A. Ferre, Mayor.
d Presentation of Certificate of Appreciation to Mr.
Michael D. Alvarez, President of the Florida
Institute of Dental Technology, in recognition of
his important contributions to this community
e Presentation of Certificate of Appreciation to Mr.
Juan Mercadal for his artistic triumphs as a concert
guitarist and dedication and enthusiasm in the
field of teaching.
f Presentation of a Certificate of Appreciation to
Mr. Earnie Seiler for his work in coordinating
and producing "Hooray USA."
g Presentation of "Dia de la Independencia de Chile"
Proclamation to the Honorable Eduardo Sepulveda
Model, Consul General of Chile.
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i Presentation of "Back the Hurricanes Year" Proclamation
to Mr. Pete Elliot, Director of Athletics.
Presentation of Certificate of Appreciation to Mr.
Mariam Faget, for his important contributions to
this community.
k Presentation of "University of Miami Day" Proclamation
to Mt. Bruce Rubin.
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1 Presentation of plaque to Mrs. Nora Swan, for
her outstanding work in regards to the Bicentennial.
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
13.
DEFERRED TO
Oct. 28, 1976
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CITY COMMISSION MEF:r1N
September 9, 1976
Page 2
An ordinance adjustment proposed by tie Civil Se^vice Beard that deletes
the City residency requirement for ap)lications For employment with the
City. The Civil Servi':e Board proposal requires Dade Ciunty residency
and permits waivers to be granted by :he Civil Service ioard.
—= 14. A proposed Ordinance p.oviding alternatives that can be selected by the
City Manager relative to pension emoliments.
FIRST READING
12:00 P.M. ADJOURNMENT FOR LUNCH
FORMAL CITY (;oMMI SS I tN MEETINk:
September 9, 1976
Page 3
NEW BUSINESS - RESOLUTIONS/ORDINANCES
1:00 P.M.
R 76-777
R 76-778
R 76-779
R 76-780
15. Landscaping of N.E. 4 Court between `4 and 7'1 Streets has been completed by
Tropical Landscape Co, at a cost of :36,543.)0 which was within the contract
amount. It is now appropriate for tie Commission to accept the completed
work and authorize final payment, after all conditions are met.
16. The rebuilding of N.R. 59 Street between N.E. 2 - 4 Avenues and N.E. 3
Avenue between N.E. 58 - 59 Terraces las been completed by Almar Con-
struction Corporation for $24,010.51, which was within the contract amount,
and it was completed on time. It is now in order for the Commission to
accept the completed work and authorize Tina; payment, after all conditions
are met.
17. The construction of drains and a drailage system between N.W. 18 - 27
Avenues in the vicinity of N.W. 20 - 32 Streets has been completed by D.M.P.
Corporation at a cost of $383,928.06, which as within the contract amount,
and it was completed on time. It is low in order for the Commission to
accept the completed work and authorize final payment, after all conditions
are met.
18. Bids have been received for improvements at Moore Park. Those bids required
that the insurance carrier issuing tl2 performancc bond have a financial
rating of A+AAA. To qualify Metro Cc?tractors Co., Inc., a minority
contractor provided a performance bona from an insurance carrier possessing
a B+BB+ financial rating. In keeping with the City's intention to assist
minority contractors in performing work for the City, it is appropriate for
the City Commission to waive the requirement of A+AAA financial rating of
the insurance carrier and accept the B+BB+ financial rating submitted by
Metro Contractors Co., Inc.
19.
R 76-781
20.
R 76-782
Rex Engraving of Miami, Inc. and Julies Mi11Er, et al, owners of 5-foot wide
strips of reserved zoned width right-)f-way zbutting the subject avenue
agreed to dedicate this property in exchange for the construction by the
City of sidewalk therein. This would be comiatible with the City's Garden
Highway Improvement now scheduled to )e completed at this portion of N.W.
24 Avenue. .he owners have executed ind delivered to the City, Highway
Right -of -Way Deeds conveying the aforsaid strips of land.
Ernesto T. Gonzalez and Edith T. Gonzalez, as owners, executed and delivered
a Highway Right -of -Way Deed of Dedicazicn conveying to the City of Miami
the East 20 feet of Lot 2, in Block 3, of Andre's Resubdivision of a part
of Pearson's Subdivision in the City )f Miami, Florida. This dedication
was granted because it was made as a c rndition to the owner being granted
a variance from the City of Miami 7.on;ng Board to permit construction of
a duplex residence at the subject sit.. It is now appropriate for the City
Clerk to record the Highway Right -of -Jay Deed of Dedication received from
the Gonzalezes.
FORMAI. CITY COMMIS Itt( MEETINC
September 9, 19/6
Page 4
NEW BUSINESS - RESOLUTIONS/ORDINA CES CON INL'ED
R 76-783
R 76-784
21. At the time Nathan Se el and :sme M. Segel secured a permit to build a
swimming pool, they w. re not tware tl at the f ite or this construction
would be above a util ty easel'lent curtaining a storm sewer. Mutual agree-
ment was reached betw. en the owners ld the (ity to allow the setting of
the pool so that the • hal low ond won] .i lie at ove and clear of the storm
sewer. The owners gr.nted to the Cit,, an eaF-ement adjacent to, and at a
suitable distance fro', the swimming )ool which will serve as an alternate
location as a new storm sewer in the went that became necessary.
R 76-785
22. The Proposed Record P at entitled Fir;t Addition to Col rocs Subdivision
previsouly unplatted s now i' order :o he accepted by the City
Commission.
23. The construction of hi;hway improvements on N.W. 29 Street between N.W. 7
Avenue and N.W. 17 Ave iue has been cotpleted )y G.T.F. Corporation. It is
now in order for the (ity Comm fission o hold 1 public hearing for objections
by persons interested in or affected y this improvement as to the acceptance
of the completed work :hereof.
R 76-786
R 76-787
24. Continuing with the City Commission's express'd intention of providing
sanitary sewers throwlout the City, t is now appropriate for the Commission
to authorize the City tanager to orde Hammoc.. Sanitary Sewer Improvement
which will provide san tary se.aers fo approx mately 120 acres of densely
populated multi-dwelliig residential ,nd c•omim rcial. The general boundaries
of the improvements ar S.W. 1' Avenu. to S.W 25 Road from S.W. 5 Avenue to
the F.E.C. Railway. I' esent project proide both centerline and
sideline sewers and th.refore, must b( ordere, by separate resolutions.
25.
M 76-788
City Commission discus ion to ostabli:h date .nd time for a workshop -
consultants Harry, Opp nheimer, Ross i d Asso.iates to present their plan
for the redevelopment f the Coconut (rove Incinerator and Grand Avenue Park.
26. Appointment by the Cit Commission to the Cit of Miami Zoning Board to fill
the unexpired •erm of esigned member rhedfort Johnson. Term expires
DISCUSSION December 31, 1976.
27. Appointment by the Cit Commis;ion of \ssistait City Clerk to serve the
remaining term of Ralpl G. Ong e until November 1977 and providing an
DEFERRED annual salary.
28.
R 76-789
The Area Agency on Agit g is requesting waiver of the rental fee for Bayfront
Park Auditorium for Ma' 19, 19'7 for tie purpcse of spongy;oring a Senior
Citizens Showcase.
29. The State Legislature las preetipted Muticipalities from licensing detectives,
FIRST guards and patrol agenties, therefore, it is appropriate for the City Com-
READING mission to repeal Chapter 12 o: the Ci y Code relating to the licensing of
those professions.
FORMAL CITY C0MM SS10N MEETING
September 9, 1976
Page 5
NEW BUSINESS - RESOLUTIONS/ORDINANCES CONTIdUED
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30. The City Attorney recommends that the Director of Finance be authorized to
R 76-793 pay without the admission of li rbility the sutr of $1,793.22 to Bart Vidal
and J. M. Pontiac as settlement of a property damage claim against the City.
R 76-794
31. The CETA Title VI Temporary Public Service Jobs Program was operated )y thh
City of Miami through June 30, 1976. It is appropriate for the City Com-
mission to authorize the City ?' nager. to execute an agreement with
Metropolitan Dade County amending previous reFolutions to provide for the
correct contract amount of $4,133,140.00.
32.
R 76-795
FIRST
READING
R 76-796
R 76-797
It is appropriate to authorize
United Family and Children's Sc
Agency, Inc., Saber, Inc., and
agreements are for the purpose
tions allocated to the City of
City from the responsibilities
the City Manager to execute agreements with
rvices, Inc., Christian Community Service
Coconut Grove Family Health Clinic. Toe
of providing public service employment posi-
Miami to those agencies and releasing the
9f supervisor, payroll and fringe benefits.
33. Commissioner Theodore R. Gibsor's reallocation of $3,000.00 of Federa[ Revenue
Sharing Funds previously appropriated for the Downtown Citizen Community Center,
Inc.
34. The Downtown Development Autho ity has submitted their 1976-1977 prof osed
budget to the City Commission .nd it is appropriate for the City Commission
to set public hearings on the latter for September 23, 1976 and 0ctoLer. 14,
1976.
35. Bids were received from two suppliers for furnish ing the Fire Department
with 680 pairs of Fire Fighter s Gloves. Safety Equipment Company of Florida
submitted the lowest bid ($6,3'12). It is appropriate for the City Commission
to accept that bid.
36.
R 76-798
37.
R 76-799
38.
R 76-800
On August 5, 1976, the City received bids to widen the existing boat ramp at
Morningside Park. Thelowest responsible bid for t)tal bid of proposal based
on unit prices was submitted br Ebsary Foundation Co. It is appropriate to
accept the bid of Ebsary Foundation Co., and allocate from Public Parks and
Recreational Facilities Bond Fund; $49,950 for the boat ramp extension; $999
to cover such items as adverti.;ing; $1,800 for 1800 cubic yards of material
dredged from State-owned subme•ged land, and authorizing the City Manager to
execute a contract to accomplish the work.
Bids were received August 11, 976, to build all-purpose courts, baseball back -
top and fencing, and relocate ighting and playground equipment at Allapattah-
Comstock Park. The Bid of T. N. Construction Company ($37,500) was the
lowest responsible bid and it s appropriate to authorise the City Manager to
execute the contract with T. & N. Construction Company to accomplish the work
and to allocate from Public Parks & Recreational Facilities Bond Fund
$37,500 to cover the cost of c( nst:ruction; $4,125 to cover the cost of project
expense; and $750 to cover the cost of advertising, testing laboratories and
postage.
T. & N. Construction Company submitted the lowest bid for furnishing labor
and materials for the tidewalkE of asphaltic concrete and base for the walk-
ways dt Bayfront Park i $3.05 ptr square yard, minimum 7,500 square yard -
maximum 10,000 square }ard). It is appropriate tc accept that bid.
FORMAL CITY CO`CISSION MEETING
Septcmhrr 9, 1976
Por,. 6
'YEW BUSINESS - RESOLUTIONS /ORDINANCES CONI [NUEU
39.
76-801
Miami Elevator Company submitted the lowest hid for the Modernization of
the 20 year old "Eastern" elevator at the Orange Bowl. It is appropriate
for the City Commission to accept that bid.
PERSONAL PRESENTATIONS AND REQ tSTS BY INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS
40.
PRESENTED
41.
DISCUSSION
42.
DISCUSSION
Presentation of slide, of Bicentennial Park taken
by Edward D. Stone, Jr., and Associates.
Presentation by Mr. Nathan L. Roberts reference development
of the City of Miami,.
Personal appearance by Mr. John Carlton reference to
revised schedules for police rr:pori:s
43. Presentation of project "El Palacio de los Grandes" by
DZSCusst0N Mrs. Fe Isabel Castillo un behalf of Mrs. Angela Rey.
44.
REFER TO
CITY
45.
i 1 76-792
46.
Refer to
City
Manager
BY MAYORS OFFICE
Sgt. Cox and Lt. Harrison, Miami Police Benevolent
Association, to request financial help for police
officers to compete in the National Police Olympics
in Jacksonville, Florida.
Discussion of proposed closing of Florida Highway
Patrol Exam Station because of wall surrounding
Central Shopping Plaza.
Mrs. Libby Holden, Leukemia Society of America, to
request waiver of fees for the use of Gusman Hall
on Feb. 4, 1977.
47. Request by Area Agency on Aging for waiver of fees
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48.
I•I 7 6- 8 08
49.
6 76-607
50.
:•I 76-809
on I3ayfront Park Auditorium for May 19, 1977.
Request by Miami Lodge #948, B.P.O. Elks, for waiver
of fees on Dayfront Park Auditorium for Dec. 11, 1976.
Request for waiver of fees on Showmobile by the
Muscular Dystrophy Association. Said Association
rented the Showrrobile on Sept. 5th & Eth as part
of the Jerry L� t•ii;.; Telethon. Also that labor
costs be waived ($93.60) and credit as contribution
by City.
R2cruest by Al Schla er., Athletic Director, Miami -Dade
Community College (Downtown Campus) to be named to
the Citizens Advisory Committee to study the concept
of a new baseball stadium.
51. Adopt Resolution in support of locating th_, National
TO Solar Enegry Research Institute in Dade County.
CITY 'dANPJ:,ER
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