HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 1976-11-11 MinutesITY OF MIAMI
COMMISSiO
M1NUTES
OF MEETING HELD ON NOMBER
, 1976
PREPARED BY THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
CITY HALL
LPH G. ONGIE
CITY CLERK
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INCREASE SALARIES OF MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING ADVISORY M-76-990
BOARD AND THE ZONING BOARD.
FUNDING OF SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICE PROGRAM. M-76-991
SOUTHERN BELL FRANCHISE - APPOINTMENT OF COMMITTEE
AND INVOLVEMENT OF CIVIC ASSOCIATIONS.
APPOINT PERSONS TO MIAMI MEMORIAL COMMITTEE. M-76-992
EXCHANGE OF FIRE APPARATUS EQUIPMENT BETWEEN THE CITY M-76-993
OF MIAMI AND THE CITY OF WEST MIAMI.
APPOINT VICE MAYOR ROSE GORDON TO THE CITY OF MIAMI M-76-994
EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM BOARD.
BRIEF DISCUSSION ITEM: ASSISTANCE TO VICE MAYOR
ROSE GORDON AS CHAIRPERSON OF BOTH RETIREMENT BOARDS.
REPEAL SECTIONS OF THE CITY CODE REQUIRING FINGER-
PRINTING AND PHOTOGRAPHING OF EMPLOYEES IN NIGHT
CLUBS.
ORDERING RESOLUTION: COCONUT GROVE BUSINESS AREA
HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENT H-4408.
AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT:
JAMES MEDICAL CENTER (PROPOSED LEASE OF PARKING LOT)
AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT:
PARAMOUNT CONCESSIONS, INC. - 5-YEAR PERIOD (FOR
ORANGE BOWL PARADE).
AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT CONTRIBUTIONS -
MONEY OR PROPERTY- TO SPONSOR: LATIN AMERICAN TRADE
EXHIBITION.
DESIGNATE FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1976, THE DAY AFTER
THANKSGIVING, AS HOLIDAY.
CLAIM SETTLEMENT: AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF
FINANCE TO PAY DOLLY LEVERSON $2,000.00.
CLAIM SETTLEMENT: AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR FO
FINANCE TO ACCEPT $170.00 IN SETTLEMENT OF CITY
OF MIAMI vs. JOSEPH C. HOLLIS, et al.
EXTENSION OF EMPLOYMENT (90-DAY PERIOD) -
RAFAEL GARCIA.
AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT:
BALAFONTE TACOLCY CENTER, INC., FOR ONE C.E.T.A.
SLOT.
AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT:
PUERTO RICAN OPPORTUNITY CENTER, FOR ONE C,E.T,A.
SLOT.
AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT:
LATIN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF U.S.A., FOR THREE
C.E.T.A, SLOTS.
ACCEPT PLAT: ENNESS SUBDIVISION.
Ord. 8587;
R-76-995
R-76-996
R-76-997
1-2
2-4
4-6
7
7
9
R-76-998 1 11-12
R-76-999 12
R-76-1000 12-13
R-76-1001 13
R-76-1002 13-14
R-76-1003 14
R-76r1004 14-15
R-76.4005 15-16
R�-76�10Q6 16
I1EM NO,
INDEX
ISSIOf� MiF�RIAA
SUBJECT
ORDINANCE O�j
RESOLUTION OR
PACE NO,
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.
26.
27.
28.
29.
30.
31. &
32.
33.
34.
35.
36.
37.
38.
--2-
ACCEPT DONATION OF LAND: FROM DADE FEDERAL SAVINGS &
LOAN ASSOCIATION OF MIAMI (INSTRUCTING THE CITY CLERK
TO CONVEY GRATITUDE OF CITY COMMISSION TO DADE FEDERAL).
WAIVE FEES FOR USE OF SHOWMOBILE: FOR TOUR OF COCONUT
GROVE BICYCLE RACE ON NOVEMBER 14, 1976.
AUTHORIZE FREE USE OF MARINE STADIUM BY THE MIAMI
HERALD FOR APPEARANCE OF U.S. ARMED FORCES BICENTENNIAL
BAND ON NOVEMBER 18, 1976.
WAIVE FEES FOR USE OF GUSMAN CULTURAL CENTER BY THE
LEUKEMIA SOCIETY OF AMERICA, INC. SOUTH FLORIDA CHAP-
TER.
AUTHORIZE PARTIAL WAIVER OF FEES FOR THE ANNUAL NORTH -
SOUTH GOLF TOURNAMENT AT MIAMI SPRINGS GOLF COURSE.
WAIVE RENTAL FEE OF $1,300.00 - 2 DAYS USE OF BAYFRONT
AUDITORIUM FOR WOMAN'S CANCER ASSOCIATION OF THE
UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI.
WAIVE RENTAL FEE OF $650.00 - FIFTH ANNUAL CHRISTIAN
LEADERSHIP BREAKFAST.
ISSUE CARNIVAL PERMIT TO: ST. PETER AND PAUL RECTORY.
ISSUE CARNIVAL PERMIT TO: CORPUS CHRISTI ROMAN
CATHOLIC CHURCH.
AWARD BID: EAST BRADDOCK SANITARY SERVICE
IMPROVEMENT SR-5410C.
ON -GOING SECURITY SERVICES AT THE ORANGE BOWL.
DISCUSSION ITEM: SCHEDULE FUTURE WORKSHOP SESSIONS
TO DETERMINE EFFECTIVENESS OF MIAMI POLICE DEPARTMENT
AND SPECIFIC PROGRAMS.
AWARD BID: TO REMODEL OLD COAST GUARD - BOAT RAMP.
AWARD BID: FOR THE WESTERN DRAINAGE PROJECT E-38.
AWARD BID: SPORTS LIGHTING AND COURTS FOR
SHENANDOAH PARK.
AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT
WITH: METROPOLITAN DADE COUNTY THROUGH MANPOWER
PLANNING CONSORTIUM OF DADE AND MONROE COUNTIES FOR
THE PURPOSE OF OPERATING THE CITY OF MIAMI APPRENTICE-
SHIP PROGRAM.
CONFIRMING RESOLUTION: CHANGING THE REGULAR CITY
COMMISSION MEETING FROM DECEMBER 9 TO DECEMBER 15,
1976.
CONFIRMING RESOLUTION: CHANGING THE REGULAR CITY
COMMISSION MEETING FROM DECEMBER 23 to DECEMBER 16.
1976,
R-76-1007
R-76-1008
R-76-1009
R-76-1010
R-76-1011
R-76-1012
R-76-1013
R-76-1014
R-76-1015
R-76-1016
R-76-1017
R-76-1018
R-76-1019
R-76-1020
R-76-1021
R-76-1022
R-76-1023
R-76-1024
16-17
17-18
18
18-19
19-20
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21
21
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22
23-26
27-28
28
29
29-30
30
30
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ITEM NO,
39.
40.
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iSSOIuJ OF MiM�I, F�I�OR1Il4
SUBJECT
BRIEF DISCUSSION ITEM: SCHEDULED APPEARANCE OF
CHAIRMAN OF THE CIVIL SERVICE BOARD--- DEFERRED.
COMMENDATIONS, RETIREMENT PLAQUES, PROCLAMATIONS.
FUNDING - SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER PROGRAM.
PERSONAL APPEARANCE: BARRY KUTUN, DADE DELEGATION.
INSTRUCT CITY MANAGER TO FILE LAWSUIT AGAINST THE
MIAMI DOLPHINS TO RESOLVE THEIR USE OF THE ORANGE
BOWL STADIUM.
MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION ITEMS:
a) PAYMENT OF $5,000.00 ON VIRGINIA KEY;
b) DOUBLE TAXATION;
c) ACQUISITION OF F.E.D. PROPERTY.
SECOND READING ORDINANCE: FIXING MILLAGE AND LEVYING
TAXES IN THE CITY OF MIAMI FOR FISCAL YEAR 1976-1977.
SECOND READING ORDINANCE: MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR
THE CITY OF MIAMI FISCAL YEAR 1976-1977.
BRIEF DISCUSSION ITEM: CITY COMMISSION TO BE ADVISED
OF DEPARTMENTAL BUDGETARY ADJUSTMENTS BY THE CITY
MANAGER.
FIRST READING ORDINANCE: SALE OF BEER AND WINE WITHIN
BICENTENNIAL AND BAYFRONT PARKS.
FIRST READING ORDINANCE: PERMIT FISHING IN DESIGNATED
AREAS OF BICENTENNIAL PARK AND OTHER CITY PARKS WITH
DEFERRAL OF BID AWARD FOR TWELVE (12) SAILBOATS.
REQUEST BY VICE MAYOR ROSE GORDON FOR STATUS REPORT ON
WATER TRANSPORTATION PROPOSALS.
BRIEF APPEARANCE: EVELIO LEY
MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS BY THE CITY ATTORNEY:
1. DOUBLE TAXATION LAWSUIT;
2. STATUS OF CONSENT DECREE;
3. AVONDALE FILE;
4. F.E.C. LAWSUIT;
5. COLLAPSE OF UNGER BUILDING;
6. AGT. WITH OMNI ON STREET IMPROVEMENTS.
INSTRUCT CITY ATTORNEY TO COMPLETE BRIEF ON DOUBLE
TAXATION, BUT DO NOT REFILE.
INVITE MAYOR OF CALI, COLOMBIA, TO BE OFFICIAL GUEST
OF THE CITY OF MIAMI.
DISCUSSION ITEM: VISITORS INFORMATION CENTER AT THE
AIRPORT.
PERSONAL APPEARANCE; .1. LOCK, PRESIDENT OF GREATER
FINANCE OR
RESOLUTION NO,
Ord. 8588
Ord. 8589
14-75:.Q26
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31
31-32
33-34
34-36
36-38
38-40
40-42
42-43
43
44-46
46
46-47
47-48
48
48-49
49-50
50
51-52
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ITEM t'0,
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CITY Ci SSi EOF MIWI, FLCRIDA
SUBJECT
MIAMI JAYCEES CONCERNING SALE OF BEER AND WINE IN
CITY PARKS.
DISCUSSION ITEM: TRI-PARTY AGREEMENT FOR SALE OF
LAND IN VIRGINIA KEY,
INCREASE SALARIES OF MEMBERS OF THE CIVIL SERVICE
BOARD.
INSTRUCT CITY MANAGER TO EVALUATE DUTIES, FUNCTIONS
AND RATE OF COMPENSATION OF THE CHIEF EXAMINER OF
THE CIVIL SERVICE BOARD.
DISCUSSION ITEM: DECORATION OF DOWNTOWN AREA FOR
KING ORANGE FESTIVITIES. REFERRED TO THE CITY
MANAGER.
BRIEF DISCUSSION ITEM: C.E.T.A. POSITIONS FOR THE
MARCH OF DIMES AND FOR THE GREATER MIAMI TRAFFIC
ASSOCIATION.
BRIEF DISCUSSION ITEM: CLEAN-UP OPERATIONS IN THE
DOWNTOWN AREA.
PERSONAL APPEARANCE: MARGE WATSON, ON APPOINTMENT
OF PERSONS TO STATUS OF WOMEN. (REQUEST FO:
PERMANENT SECRETARY ASSIGNED TO STATUS OF WOMEN).
NATIONAL CONGRESS ON VOLUNTEERISM AND CITIZENSHIP
PERSONAL APPEARANCE OF NORA SWAN
STATUS REPORT - AFRICAN SQUARE PROJECT:
DISCUSSION BY MAYOR FERRE - CON'VENTION CENTER
GROUND BREAKING
PERSONAL APPEARANCE -MARTIN HAROLD HODDER-
COMPLAINT ABOUT HIGH PRESSURE SODIUM VAPOR
STREET LIGHTING:
PERSONAL APPEARANCE-JOHN DAVID LUNDIN - PROPOSED
CHARTER AMENDMENT TO DESIGNATE
MAYOR AS FULL-TIME POSITION:
COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT FOR RETIREES:
DISCUSSION 11FM - HOUSING BONDS:
DISCUSSION ITEM -INSURANCE AGENT OF RECORD
PACE NO,
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53
M-7641027 53-54
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54-55
55-56
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R-76-1028 57- 60
M-76-1029 60--61
N-76-1030 61--63
63
64--69
69--70
70--71
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72
NUTES OF REGULAR IEETING OF THE
CITY COMMISSIONN OF niAMi, FLORIDA
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ON THE 11 DAY OF AOVEMBER, 1976, THE CITY COMMISSION OF
1,11AMI, FLORIDA MET AT ITS REGULAR MEETING PLACE IN THE CITY
ALL, 35u0 VAN AMERICAN DRIVE, MIAMI, LORIDA IN REGULAR
SESSION.
THE MEETING WAS CALLED TO ORDER AT 10:40 O'CLOCK A.M.
LY MAYOR MAURICE A. FERRE WITH THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS OF THE
OMMISSION FOUND TO BE PRESENT:
COMMISSIONER 1ANO O REBOSO
COMMISSIONER J, L. VLUMMERJ RJR.
COMMISSIONER (REV,) THEODORE GIBSON
MAYOR IIAURICE A. FERRE
ALSO PRESENT:
ABSENT: VICE MAYOR
ROSE GORDON
JOSEPH R. GRASSIE, CITY MANAGER
R. LA FOSMOgN,ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER
bEORGE . KNOX, LITY ATTORNEY
RALPH G. ONGIE, LITY LLERK
MATTY HIRAI, ASSISTANT CITY CLERK
AN INVOCATION WAS DELIVERED BY REVEREND GIBSON WHO THEN
LED THOSE PRESENT IN A PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG,
A MOTION TO WAIVE THE READING OF THE MINUTES WAS INTRO-
DUCED AND SECONDED AND WAS PASSED UNANIMOUSLY,
1. INCREASE SALARIES OF MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING ADVISORY BOARD AND
THE ZONING BOARD,
Mayor Ferre: Before we go into Item No. 1, and while we wait for
Rose, I'll bring out something that has been of concern to me. The
Zoning and Planning Boards used to be one and those people used to get
$200.00, as I recall, for each meeting...I beg your pardon,..per month.
They meet ..what, once a month? They meet twice a month. Now, they
meet two times a month and, how many of them are there?..Seven? So, it
costs us $700 a month times 12. Is that correct? (INAUDIBLE COMMENTS)
Yes, times two, because we have a Planning and a Zoning Board. All
right,..we will wait for Rose. Well what I'm trying to say is that it
costs us $3,400 dollars per...and this is ridiculous because you are not
talking about that amount of money and, you know, and some of these
people are calling me and saying they are just too busy. You know, this
stuff about volunteerism,..that may work fine and all that... Rose, I'm
bringing out a pocket matter here. The Zoning...Rose, the Zoning and
Planning Boards those members are getting $100; that amounts to $3,400
a year, that is all we are talking about, you know; and I think we ought
to put them back to where they were which is $200 and if nobody else moves
then,...
NOV 111976
CoiMtissioner Gordon: Is that a motion Mr. Mayor? (INAUDIBLE GOM. LENT) Arno
seconds the motion?
Commissioner Reboso: I second the motion.
The following motion was introduced by Mayor Fetre, who moved its addpticfi
MOTION 76-990
A MOTION DECLARING THE POLICY OF THE CITY COMMISSION TO INCREASE
SALARIES PAID TO MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING ADVISORY BOARD AND THE
ZONING BOARD BY $100.00, TO A MONTHLY RATE OF COMPENSATION OF
$200.00.
Upon being seconded by Commissioner Reboso, the motion was passed and
idopted by the following vote -
AYES: Commissioner Manolo Reboso
Commissioner J. L. Plummer, Jr.
Commissioner (Rev.) Theodore Gibson
Mayor Maurice A. Ferre
Vice Mayor Rose Gordon
NOES: None.
Mayor Ferre: Mr. Grassie, what this does is instead of paying $100 per rn iith
to each member they are now going to get $200 which is $2,400 a year...
Mrs. Gordon: As a little background on this, that's what it was.
Mayor Ferre: Excuse Rose, I'm just trying to get you the numbers. There are
seven of them, o.k.? So we are talking about...$15,000..$16,000....
Mr. Grassie: We would like to bring this back to you as a formal Resolution.
Mayor Ferre: ...$16,800, that's fine. And that's for both boards. In other
words, they are making about half of what the City Commission makes. And if we
get it high enough I have the commitment from Plummer that he will become...he
will get back to the Zoning board and get off the Commission. (LAUGHTER).
2, FUNDING OF SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER PROGRAM.
Commissioner Gibson: Mr. Mayor may I make an inquiry. I have been on the Com-
mission for a couple of years now and I don't know of any time I have received
so many inquiries from civic organizations as I did about that Police Resource...
Mayor Ferre: Police Resource Officer Program.
Commissioner Gibson: ...and people have quite a feeling about it, and a passion,
and...I would think that the School Board ought to be written and talked with
about not properly funding this matter and I would also, since I was one of the
people who voted against it, I would also feel that the City can work it out...that
the City ought to go ahead and help get this thing going for this year providing
we make sure that the School Board understands that we don't plan to be in the
law enforcement business.
Mayor Ferre: You mean, in the schools...because we are in the law enforcement
business...
Commissioner Gibson: I'm sorry,... I mean....Yes, in the educational business.
Mayor Ferre: All right, in other words, Father Gibson makes a motion that -let
me see if I understand you correctly- that we include our 50% funding for the
School Resource Officer Program, to come from the budget of the Department, as
I understand the implication of this....
Commissioner Plummer: Oh, no,...Revenue Sharing is where it has got to come
from,..is where it is supposed to come from.. I understand Father to say that
this is the final year
Mayor Ferre: Right....Well, let me leave that portion blank, as to where it is
coming from. That the School Resource Officer Program be continued for one year
on the basis that we pay 50% of it and that we inform the School Board that they
had committed to us last year that they would accept full funding of it, that they
did not do so and that they have therefore gone back on their commitment, and 1
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don't want the blame on us , t hey haw, h.R K on t »:( i r c : c-1 i tm' n' .its i r i;.: t
recognize the hidllet.ny con;=t.Caints ti'..It Ci,:N' 1111ve, wc Il,lv•' t,ll' ..) i1,,:
budgetary problems but because it i:-; such an i„t; ort.ant prop.it=t we w:1.1 aucc <_ to
continue it for one more year and that they should he prepared to assume full
responsibility for the program by the next budget year.
afissioner Plummet: Only if they are to assume...
Mayor Ferret Only..do you want to put it this way?
Commissioner Gibson: Mt. Mayor, all I'm saying is that if eve aft' to giiie the
money this year and after this....I don't care how you put its after this, they
either fish or cut bait..
Mayor Ferre: I think Plummer may have a good point...
Commissioner Plummer: Father, let me tell you, I can vote favorably if two
stipulations are made; number one, it has got to come from Federal Revenue Sharing;
ttuinber two, that it is predicated upon the fact that they will pick up their
responsibility. I don't want to see this program to continue this year and then
'next year they'll say...oh, no, we have got to drop it, Because I think this
program. But I think that they have
program should continue, it is an important
the responsibility to fund it.
Mayor Ferre: And they have accepted it.
Commissioner Plummer: Fifty percent.
Mayor Ferre: No, no. They accepted last year
Commissioner Plummer: No, they did not.
Mayor Ferre: ...Well, this year.
Commissioner Plummer: Oh, this year, yes, that was the agreement. What we are
doing is we are reiterating our position of last year and I want to stop that
from happening next year.
Commissioner Gibson: Mr. Mayor I would want to go even further. I would hope
that once we have done this, communicate to them that a committee or a delegation
from this Commission would ask for a session with the School Board and make sure
that they thoroughly understand this, and that they will not come back here to
say they are not going to be able to do it again.
Mayor Ferre: All right, since you have made the motion then I would appoint you
as Chairman of that committee; I'll go with you but you'll be the Chairman of it,
and Rose Gordon and J. L. Plummer.
Commissioner Plummer: Mr. Mayor, I would reluctantly..ask you....I don't want it
to be said that J. L. put up a negative vote to serve on a committee, I don't think
that is fair; because I want the program to continue...
Mayor Ferre: Well, that's why you should go there then, that's exactly why...
Commissioner Plummer: Based on that, I will.
Commissioner Gibson: Mr. Mayor, may I offer further suggestions. As the Mayor of
the City if you would have the Commission join you I think we would make a greater
impact upon this...
Mayor Ferre: I've already been there,..I'll go again.
Commissioner Gibson: All right. you arrange it and then we'll all go.
Mayor Ferre: Mr. Manager, part of the motion then is that you arrange for us to
appear before —and inform me and the rest of the Commission so that we will go
with you— to make our views understood very clearly. With the stipulations as made
by Plummer, is there further discussion? A motion made by Gibson, who seconded?,.
Commissioner Plummer: With those stipulations, I'll second the motion.
Mrs. Gordon:
This is a firm grant for this year of one—half if they match,.,
Commissioner Plummer: With the understanding that next year they have to pick it
up in its entirety...,
Mayor Ferre: And you have a third stipulation that it has got tp come from Federal
Revenue Sharing,,,,
NOV i 11976
The fdlldWithg motion was introduced by Conunissidtte
adoptions
MOTION NO, 76-991
A MOTION TO FUND THE SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER PROGRAM FOR FISCAL
1976.-1977 ON A MATCHING -FUND BASIS WIT}i THE DADE COUNTY BOARD OF
PUBLIC INSTRUCTION, CONTINGENT UPON THE DADE COUNTY BOARD OF PUBLIC
INSTRUCTION ASSUMING TOTAL FUNDING RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE NEXT
FISCAL YEAR.
Upon being seconded by Commissioner Plummer, the motion Was passed
adopted by the following vote --
AYES: Commissioner Manolo Reboso
Commissioner J. L. Plummer, Jr.
Commissioner (Rev.) Theodore Gibson
Vice Mayor Rose Gordon
Mayor Maurice A. Ferre
NOES: None.
Mayor Ferre: You know, just one last thing on this, just for the record because
I know there could be some misunderstanding and Commissioner Plummer does not need
anybody to defend him, he can defend himself, but there is no question that
Plummer has continually said that he is for. the Program. His position has been
that the School Board agree to fund it this year...and you know, we don't want
to end up being the bad guys on this; they are the ones that have gone back on
their agreement and it really, it belongs as a School Board function, and that's
all; and I believe that Plummer is eminently correct in that and I completely
subscribe to it. Because you have been getting some flack on it and wanted it
to go on the record one more time on that position.
All right, is there anything else to come out? Any pocket items at this time?
SOUTHERN BELL FRANCHISE - APPOINTMENT OF. COMMITTEE AND INVOLVEMENT
OF CIVIC ASSOCIATIONS.
Commissioner Plummer: Mr. Mayor, yes, let me bring out a pocket item not on my
behalf but just something I think we need to discuss. Mr. Mayor, the 23rd of
this month there is a proposition that is very important to the City of Miami,
the telephone franchise; and Mr. Mayor, I believe that this City has got to do
something to present the facts or this frachise to the public. Now, I am not
advocating to go out and try to sell a bill of goods but I think the public is
entitled to know more than what they read in the newspaper which at this point
has been detrimental and I think that the City has got to make an effort to
inform the public as to what the issue is and then let the public make their own
mind. In no way, shape or form would I stand still for it to be slighted but they
have got to know what they are voting on at this time. I don't see any effort on
behalf of the City to do so. The phone company tells me that they are making an
effort but I think it has got to be a joint effort because we are the recipients
and we are the ones who have got to benefit by this so I think something right
now has to be decided by the Administration and by the Commission as to what part
we will play.
Mayor Ferre: And I want to put it to you this way, today 1K thu l l th day r,r
November...
Commissioner Plummer: Twelve days from now.
Mayor Ferre:...and we hardly have any time left. There will be 2,000 people voting
and with 2,000 people voting anything can happen,
Mr, Grassie: We can make any kind of effort that the City Commission would like,
Mr, Mayor, we have been careful not to over -extend ourselves on this because l
think that some of you did not approve of some of the reactions we were getting
the last time, the last election, in terms of the effort of the City to put put
information.
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`Mayor Ferret I am not affected by editorials, I don't know who you are t.ttkinF,
about but it certainly didn't affect me. Did it affect you?...Did it affect y..u?
t dori't know Who you are talking about but you are talking about.. .You know, I'n
`tiled to nasty editorials from a certain unnamed morning newspaper....so these
things don't bother me a bit. I think we did the right thing, I have no apologies
tot it, I think I'd do it again, and I'm willing to do it today so...we are talking
about...Rose, we have something coming up on the 23rd for the franchise tax and
unless we do something on it that means we are going to go down the drain, and the
question is what are we doing on it, who is ....I see.,.Mack is here...What is the
Shone company doing on it, what are we doing on it and who is directing it, and
how much money can we spend?
Mr. Grassie: The phone company has already produced an insert with
that has gone out to all of their customers in the Miami area....
Mayor Ferre: When?
Commissioner Plummer: It is already out, it has been out, I"got }line a couple of
Weeks ago.
Mayor Ferre: What does it look like, do you have a copy of it?
Mr. Brown: I don't have a copy with me but it is an informative bill insert and
we sent it through one full cycle of bills for one month and the last one will be
mailed out tomorrow which will get to the customers in time. In addition, we have
interpreted into a Spanish bill insert and in those areas of the City which are
predominantly Latin they will get both the English and the Spanish.
Mayor Ferre: Mack, I'll tell you, I don't know about everybody else, it's not your
fault but I mean,...when I get my phone bill I take that little magazine and I flip
it right out and I take the bill and give it to my secretary. I don't know how many
people read those little things...
theit bills attd
Mr. Brown: Well, we hope they do and that is just the first step and it is of an
informative nature.
Mayor Ferre: Well, what else are you going to do.
Mr. Brown: We do intend to provide some newspaper advertising the weekend prior
to the election, pointing out the advantages of it and the impact and the savings
involved and other potential sources of revenue which would have to be utilized if
it did not pass. There is possibility we would attempt to use some radio sponsoring
with it and we do intend to use both English and Spanish-speaking newspapers for this
Program. We'll be also glad to be available for any other type of informative sessions
with the media, talk -shows or anything of that sort which might be utilized.
Mayor Ferre: Let me tell you what the problem is. These days taxes are not very....
very...much liked, and bond issues ...you saw that $.O1 sales tax..what happened to it..
and you know, with all due respect to you I don't think Southern Bell is the most
popular outfit in the State of Florida and I think we are going to have problems, and
if that thing goes down.... the only way that thing is going to be passed is if we
work at it, Clark Merrill, and unless we have somebody organized to do that,...
you know, and we get people like Ernie Fannato and the Taxpayers' League... and
others to really work with this thing, we are not going to pass it, it just isn't
going to pass. It may have passed thirty years ago last time around, but in 1976
and the way things are,...No way:..unless we organize for it. Now, I think it is
important enough Mr. Manager that we organize for it.
Mr. Grassie: Well, if the City Commission does not have any reservations about that
process, we will be happy to do it.
Commissioner Reboso: What about forming a committee under probably Marty Fine,
select five or ten people from the community...
Mayor Ferre: We have to move very quickly, we have very little time..
Ernie, are you for this or against it? (INAUDIBLE COMMENT) because if you are
maybe we'll make you Chairman of it.
Mr. Fannato: Honorable Mayor, members of the Commission and respected new City
Manager, I'd like to say that I am for this here because I think it is a necessity
for businesses in this City to run a good up-to-date community, But the reason}
that I am for it is that the Federal government is interceding and giving this
phone company a 17. reduction that they are using to reduce this $.4O tax, and I
NOV 111976
understand it is $.22....I also want to conclude Mayor, that there will to r.•ix
on the home owners and taxpayers in Dade County and that people who live outride
of the City will be helping to pay some of this here instead of the City of Miemi..
Mayor Ferre: Well, I'll tell you, there isn't anybody who has greater credibility
i1h the following than Ernie Fannato who has always been interested in the welfare
Of the taxpayers, so I would like to vote, appoint Ernie Fannato as Chairman of
this drive and ask for each one of you to submit some other names of people...
I would like the Manager to set up a budget for this...and..up to how much
Mr. Manager? I'm not worry about editorials, you know, so you do what is
right, that's all.
Mr. Grassie: If we had some latitude from you, Mr. Mayor, understanding that
it is going to be only what is required ..let us find out what we need.
Mayor Ferre: I would like for you to assign somebody full-time on this, for
the next 10 days, that is all we are talking about.
Mr. Brown: Mayor Ferre, may I point out one thing in regard to the time,
if you do intend to get into media advertising, you are deadlines for getting
ads are almost upon you...into the major papers...
Mayor Ferre: I don't think we are going to be able to get any ads into the news-
papers, personally. I think we ought to do it in an organizational basis, but I
would like for example, for Ernie Fannato an a committee to be established..say
with Clark Merrill , if that is who is going to do it in the staff or whoever it is
that you choose, to gather immediately; I would like for this to go before what-
ever civic clubs we can, I'd like to get different community leaders...I'd like
to get Grace Rockafeller involved, I'd like to get Mr. Dave Fincher, Mr. Charlie
Hadley, Mr. Tanny Dean, Dr. Luis Sabines -who I saw a while ago, on that committee,
I'd like to get somebody in the Coconut Grove area...who do we have in Coconut
Grove?
(INAUDIBLE STATEMENT)
all right, Mr.Bill Stirrup should be in that committee, in the northeast area
Grace Rockafeller,...
Mrs. Gordon: Rickie Cammeneti, for the southwest area...
Mayor Ferre:..Rickie Cammeneti, Pedro Ramon Lopez, of the Cuban -American Democrats;
Alicia Barro, of the 0.D.P. in the Windwood area; I'd like to get Jose Mendez, the
Chairman of the Windwood Community Area...who else do we want get? Does that about
do it?...I think that is a good cross-section. All right, that's your committee.
Would you then Mr. Clark Merrill, do you have any other additions, do you have
anybody else you would like to add to that committee.
Mr. Grassie: Let me work with the staff, Mr. Mayor....
Mayor Ferre: Get that committee together tomorrow if you can or Monday at the
latest. I will, if you want me or you want to invite the Commission to be present
if we can we'll be there, and you get going right away. I think you ought to have,..
I want...the Chairman of the Grapeland Heights Association, whoever he is...and I
think that Chairman Fannato ought to gather these people together and give them a
pep talk, go over it, and get going on it. Mr. Chairman, would you step up.
Mr. Fannato: I think the City should notify them that they have been appointed
by the Commission and that we should have a meeting..an urgent meeting as soon as
possible so that the public is enlightened on this here. They must know that the
little amount of money they are paying,...they must also know that out of town people
who have business in the City of Miami are going to help underwrite this here and
also I'd like people to know in the City of Miami that when the newspaper says that
this money is taxpayers' money that is going to be used for this election that
the telephone company is underwriting is not only the City of Miami's money but all
of the State of Florida's money,...let them help to pay this tax.
Mayor Ferre: O.k., Mr. Chairman, you've got a job and you better not fail or we are
not going to...you know, your credibility is going to go down a little bit. All you
need is a thousand votes. All right, anything else on this subject? Do you need
a motion to this effect?
Mr, Grassie: No, Mr. Mayor,
Mayor Ferre: You don't need any motions, All right, any ether ppe et 14408,
11;Q0 o'clock,
4, APPOINT PERSONS TO P1�A r MEMORIAL COMMITTEE.
Mts. Gordon: Mr. Mayor, I have two people I think you would want to cofisider
adding to the Memorial Committee. Carolyn Pearce here presented a key on your
behalf, and it occurred to me that she would be a good addition, and also
Margaret Burton, the daughter of Margaret Pace, for whom we have the Park named.
The following motion was introduced by Commissioner Gordon, who moved its
adoption.
MOTION.NO. 76-992
A MOTION APPOINTING MRS. E. D. PEARCE AND MRS. ROBERT BURTON
TO THE MIAMI MEMORIAL COMMITTEE.
Upon being seconded by Commissioner Plummer, the motion was passed and'
adopted by the following vote -
AYES: Commissioner Manolo Reboso
Commissioner J. L. Plummer, Jr.
Commissioner (Rev.) Theodore Gibson
Vice Mayor Rose Gordon
Mayor Maurice A. Ferre
NOES: None.
Mayor Ferre: Any other pocket items? Take up item No.
5, EXCHANGE OF FIRE APPARATUS EQUIPMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF MIAMI:
AND THE CITY OF WEST MIAMI.
Commissioner Plummer: Mayor, I have looked into the situation. I think it is
a worthwhile project; it gives the City of Miami back-up and the other piece
of equipment would then be made available to the Sister City Program. I assume,
Mr. Knox, the question was raised that it is legal,..what is being proposed.
Mr. Knox: Yes Sir. This question was answered in a memorandum from my office
to Chief Hickman dated November 2nd.
Commissioner Plummer: I move that such an agreement be entered into.
The following motion was introduced by Commissioner Plummer, who moved its
adoption.
MOTION NO. 76-993
A MOTION INSTRUCTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE THE NECESSARY
LEGAL DOCUMENTS TO EFFECT AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF MIAMI
AND THE CITY OF WEST MIAMI FOR AN EXCHANGE OF FIRE APPARATUS
EQUIPMENT.
Upon being seconded by Commissioner Reboso, the motion was passed and
adopted by the following vote-
AYES; Commissioner Manolo Reboso
Commissioner J. L. Plummer, Jr,
Commissioner (Rev.) Theodore Gibson
Vice Mayor Rose Gordon
Mayor Maurice A. Ferre
NQirS None,
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APPoiRt Viet isivon Rosy nit CITY OF MIMIEMPLOYEES
RETIRIMIT SYSTIN
Mayor Vette: Rose Gordon has, and I really admire het for het dedication afd'
courage, has agreed to serve on the Employees Retirement Board and t would like
to so appoint her.
Commissioner Plummer: I would like to move it, but effective...
Mrs. Gordon: At your resignation...
Commissioner Plummer: No I want to make it effective now, Rose.
Mrs. Gordon: Well, I am taking this predicated upon your letter of
because of my own personal commitments during the month of December
keep me out of town a great deal of the time.
Commissioner Plummer: O.k.
resignation
Which will
Mrs. Gordon: I want to reiterate I recognize the hot potato that I am going to be
catching and that out of all times that one would probably not want to take on
this responsibility,this is probably it, but I know that all the others have
other commitments and everyone has been asked, as I understand you have asked
the other Commissioners, Mr. Mayor; and I am deeply committed to other areas and
since I am working on the plan I will do my very best to coordinate the Plan and
the System through my position at chairing both Boards.
Mayor Ferre: Well, let me tell you, I for one..you are my first choice. I'm
glad you have accepted and I tell you, I'm sure I speak for all the other members
of the Commission and the City in expressing gratitude that you have taken on what
obviously is a very difficult task, so, you know...our deep appreciation.
The following motion was introduced by Commissioner Plummer, who moved its
adoption.
MOTION NO. 76-994
A MOTION APPOINTING VICE MAYOR ROSE GORDON TO THE CITY OF MIAMI
EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM BOARD TO REPLACE CITY COMMISSIONER
J. L. PLUMMER, RECENTLY RESIGNED.
Upon being seconded by Commissioner Reboso, the motion was passed and
adopted by the following vote -
AYES: Commissioner Manolo Reboso
Commissioner J. L. Plummer, Jr.
Commissioner (Rev.) Theodore Gibson
Vice Mayor Rose Gordon
Mayor Maurice A. Ferre
NOES: None.
%, BRIEF DISCUSSION ITEM: ASSISTANCE TO VICE MAYOR ROSE GORDON AS
CHAIRPERSON OF BOTH RETIREMENT BOARDS.
Mrs. Gordon: Mr. Mayor, I would like to ask and leave it as an open-end sort of
thing that if I find because of the enormous amount of paper work that must be
read and absorbed with regard to the Boards' work, if I may have some help assigned
to me by the Manager to specifically help me with the coordination of the work load
in summarizing some of the items so that I could cut down on my time....
Mayor Ferre: I tell you, I not only think that is reasonable, I think that is
essential because there is just much too much work for one person if you are going
to be Chairing both of these very important committees you are going to need help
so, unless there is any objections by any members of the Commission let us so
tittruet.►.Mt► Gtassie you are so instructed to provide Whateiet settetat
Staff and assistance the Vice Mayor will steed to perfortt het fUhttiors,
Mr. Grassie: We'll certainly do that, Mr. Mayor,
Mrs. Gordon: Thank you, Mr. Grassie.
Mayor Ferre: All right. Mr. Know, can we take up the Second Reading...,
Mr. Knox: Mr. Mayor, all legislation must be passed at a regularly constituted
Meeting of the Commission.
Mayor Ferre: Well, that is not my question. My question is could we read it now
or do we have to wait until 2:00 o'clock for Second Readings.
Commissioner Plummer: Tell him he is, this is not a regularly constituted
meeting.
Mayor Ferre: Well, I constitute it as a regular....Can I do that right now?
Mr. Knox: Well, the question is then, you know, with respect to adherance to
the Agenda is public...Is here anybody who would have some objection?
Mayor Ferre: Well then, let me put it this way, we'll pass it subject to...I will
• ask at 2:00 o'clock, when we reconvene, if there is anybody who would like to
speak to it, if there is anybody who wants to speak to it, then we will rescind
whatever actions we have taken this morning and then take it up at that time. Is
that all right?
Mr. Knox: Yes, Sir.
REPEAL SECTIONS OF THE CITY CODE REQUIRING FINGERPRINTING AND
PHOTOGRAPHING OF EMPLOYEES IN NIGHT CLUBS.
Mayor Ferre: All right, then. Under the authority granted me by the Charter I
will then constitute this as a Commission Meeting to take up for second reading
items starting with Item No. 8. Item No. 8 was moved by Plummer and seconded by
Gordon.
AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED -
AN ORDINANCE REPEALING SECTIONS 3-48, 3-49 AND 3-50
OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, RELATING
TO THE REQUIREMENT OF FINGERPRINTING AND PHOTOGRAPHING
ALL EMPLOYEES AND PERSONS PERFORMING SERVICES UNDER
CONTRACT IN ANY ESTABLISHMENT OPERATING UNDER A NIGHT-
CLUB LICENSE.
Passed on its first reading by title at the meeting of October 14, 1976
was taken up for its second and final reading by title and adoption.
0n motion of Commissioner Plummer, seconded by Commissioner Gordon, the
ordinance was thereupon given its second and final reading by title and
passed and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioner Manolo Reboso
Commissioner J. L. Plummer, Jr.
Commissioner (Rev.) Theodore Gibson
Vice Mayor Rose Gordon
Mayor Maurice A. Ferre.
NOES: None.
SAID ORDINANCE WAS DESIGNATED ORDINANCE NO. 8587
The City Attorney read the ordinance into the pub.1.t~
announced that copies were available to the members of the
City Commission and to the public.
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Mayot Pette: Let the record reflect that Copies of this Ordinaries
the mothers of the OdbMissidn arid Available to the public,
91 ORDERING RESOLUTION: COCONUT GROVE BUSINESS AREA HIGHWAY iMPROVEMENT
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Plummer moves Agenda Item No. 13, seconded by Rose Gordon. Further discussidnr
Call the roll.
The following resolution was introduced by Commissioner Plummer, who
moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 76-995
A RESOLUTION ORDERING COCONUT GROVE BUSINESS AREA HIGHWAY
IMPROVEMENT H-4408 AND DESIGNATING THE PROPERTY AGAINST
WHICH SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS SHALL BE MADE FOR A PORTION OF
THE COST THEREOF AS COCONUT GROVE BUSINESS AREA HIGHWAY
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT H-4408; AND ALLOCATING THE AMOUNT
OF $5,000 FROM THE HIGHWAY BOND FUND FOR THE PRELIMINARY
EXPENSES.
(Here follows body of resolution, omitted here and on file
in the Office of the City Clerk.)
Upon being seconded by Commissioner Gordon , the resolution was
passed and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioner Manolo Reboso
Commissioner J. L. Plummer, Jr.
Commissioner (Rev.) Theodore Gibson
Vice Mayor Rose Gordon
Mayor Maurice A. Ferre
1O, AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO - JANES NEDICAL CENTER
ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT (PROPOSED LEASE OF PARKING LOT)
Plummer moves Agenda Item No.14, is there a second?..Second by Reboso. Further
discussion. Call the roll.
The following resolution was introduced by Commissioner Plummer, who
moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 76-996
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER
INTO A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH EDWARD M. JAMES, M.D., FOR CITY OWNED
PROPERTY AT THE MIAMI SPRINGS GOLF COURSE, SUBJECT TO THE TERMS
AND CONDITIONS CONTAINED IN THE ATTACHED LEASE AGREEMENT.
(Here follows body of resolution, omitted here and on file
in the Office of the City Clerk.)
Upon being seconded by Commissioner Reboso, the resolution was
passed and adopted by the following vote:
AYES; Commissioner Manolo Reboso
Commissioner J. L. Plummer, Jr.
Commissioner (Rev.) Theodore Gibson
Vice Mayor Rose Gordon
Mayor Maurice A. Ferre
Mayon Ferret 'Take up Agenda Item Noon.
, AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER to - PARAMOUNT CONCESSIONS, INC► YEAR P t ,
ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT:
(EOR ORANGE DOVIL PARADE)
Mayor Ferre: Moved by Plummer. Is there a second? Further discussion.
Commissioner Reboso: Is that the normal 5 years.
Cotmiissioner Plummer: Yes, yes.
Commissioner Reboso: I second.
The following resolution was iittrodueed by Cotr issie e
moVed its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 76-997
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO
ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH PARAMOUNT CONCESSIONS, INC. FOR
THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO SELL FOOD AND BEVERAGES ALONG THE NEW
YEAR'S ORANGE BOWL PARADE ROUTE, FOR A PERIOD OF 5 YEARS, COM-
MENCING DECEMBER 31, 1976, UPON THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS AS SET
FORTH IN THE AGREEMENT ATTACHED HERETO.
(Here follows body of resolution, omitted here and on file
in the Office of the City Clerk.)
Upon being seconded by Commissioner Reboso, the resolution was
passed and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioner Manolo Reboso
Commissioner J. L. Plummer, Jr.
Commissioner (Rev.) Theodore Gibson
Vice Mayor Rose Gordon
Mayor Maurice A. Ferre
Mayor Ferre Take up Item No. 16.
4.1 12. AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO
ACCEPT CONTRIBUTIONS - MONEY OR
PROPERTY- TO SPONSOR:
SATIN ANERICAN TRADE EXHIBITION
Mayor Ferre: Moved by Reboso, second by Gibson. Further discussion, call the roll.
The following resolution was introduced by Commissioner Reboso, who
moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 76-998
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI TO ACCEPT, EITHER PERSONALLY OR THROUGH HIS DESIGNEE, ALL
CONTRIBUTIONS OF MONEY AND/OR PROPERTY FROM WHATEVER SOURCE, FOR
THE PURPOSE OF SPONSORING THE LATIN AMERICAN TRADE EXHIBITION TO BE
HELD IN THE YEARS 1977-1978; FURTHER INSTRUCTING AND DIRECTING THE
THE CITY MANAGER TO APPLY FOR AND RECEIVE FINANCIAL AID IN SUPPORT
OF THE ABOVE PROJECT FROM THE FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS,
PLACING WHATEVER MONEYS THAT MAY BE RECEIVED INTO SPECIALLY DESIG-
NATED ACCOUNTS IN THE GENERAL TREASURY OF THE CITY OF MIAMI; FURTHER
AUTHORIZING AND INSTRUCTING THE CITY MANAGER TO ESTABLISH A LATIN
AMERICAN TRADE EXHIBITION TRUST AND AGENCY FUND BY SETTING UP A
SEPARATE TRUST AND AGENCY FUND WITHIN THE CITY OF MIAMI ACCOUNTS AND
PLACING THEREIN WHATEVER CONTRIBUTIONS MAY BE RECEIVED FROM THE
GENERAL PUBLIC; FURTHER PROVIDING T}{AT THE SAID FUND BE APPLIED
SOLELY TOWARD THE LATIN AMERICAN TRADE EXHIBITION.
(Here follows body of resolution, omitted here and on file
in the Office of the City Clerk,)
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AVM Gbtinissionet Manolo Reboso
Gotniissionet J. L. Plummer, Jr.
Commissioner (Rev.) Theodore Gibson
Vice Mayor Rose Gordon
Mayor Maurice A. Ferre
DESIGNATE FRIDAY, INOVEMBER 26, 1976, THE DAY AVER IHANKSGIVT4G,
AS HOLIDAY.
Commissioner Gibson: Mr. Mayor, let me ask this about Item No.17.
negotiate..? Did you all point this out to the people?
Mr. Grassie: Well, it is something that is being granted to employees because_
the City has done it in the past Commissioner and since we do not have a cotlttact'
with non -uniformed employees you would have to take this action specifically,
otherwise they would not get the Holiday.
Commissioner Gibson: All right, I'll move it.
Mayor Ferre: Moved by Gibson, second by Plummer. Further discussion.
The following resolution was introduced by Commissioner Gibson, who moved,
its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 76-999
A RESOLUTION GRANTING A HOLIDAY FOR CITY EMPLOYEES ON FRIDAY,
NOVEMBER 26, 1976.
(Here follows body of resolution, omitted here and on file
in the Office of the City Clerk.)
Upon being seconded by Commissioner Plummer, the resolution was
passed and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioner Manolo Reboso
Commissioner J. L. Plummer, Jr.
Commissioner (Rev.) Theodore Gibson
Vice Mayor Rose Gordon
Mayor Maurice A. Ferre
Mayor Ferre: Take up Item No. 18.
14, CLAIM SE1fTLE T: AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO PAY
DOLLY LEVERSON $2,000.00.
Mayor Ferre: Moved by Plummer, Second by Gibson. Further discussion, call the roil.
The following resolution was introduced by Commissioner Plummer, who
moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 76-1000
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO PAY TO DOLLY
LEVERSON, WITHOUT THE ADMISSION OF LIABILITY, THE SUM OF $2,000,00
IN FULL AND COMPLETE SETTLEMENT OF HER CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY OF
MIAMI FOR ALLEGED PERSONAL INJURIES SUFFERED ON MARCH 22, 1974, WHEN
SHE FELL IN AN ALLEGEDLY OPEN MANHOLE AT THE INTERSECTION OF NORTH-
WEST 7th STREET AND 5th AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA. UPON THE EXECUTION
F A RELEASE RELEASING THE CITY OF MIAMI FROM ALL CLAIMS AND DEMANDS.
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(Here follows body of resolution, omitted here and on file
in the Office of the City Clerk.)
Upon being seconded by Commissioner Gibson, the tesolutiot W
passed and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioner Manolo Reboso
Commissioner J. L. Plummer, Jr.
Commissioner (Rev.) Theodore Gibson
Vice Mayor Rose Gordon
Mayor Maurice A. Ferre
CLAIM SETTLEMENT:
AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO ACCEPT
$170,00 IN SETTLEMENT OF CITY OF MIAMI VS'
JOSEPH C, HOLLIS, ET ALI
Mayor Ferre: Take up on Item No. 19. Moved
further discussion, call the roll.
The following resolution was introduced
moved its adoption:
by Gibson, second by Plummer,
by Commissioner Gibson, who
RESOLUTION NO. 76-1001
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO ACCEPT THE SUM
OF $170.00 IN FULL AND COMPLETE SETTLEMENT OF THE CLAIM OF THE CITY
VERSUS JOSEPH C. HOLLIS, MARJORIE HOLLIS, AND SHELBY MUTUAL INSURANCE
COMPANY; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND THE CITY CLERK OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI TO EXECUTE A RELEASE RELEASING JOSEPH C. HOLLIS,
MARJORIE HOLLIS, AND SHELBY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY FROM ANY AND
ALL CLAIMS AND DEMANDS ARISING OUT OF THE ACCIDENT INVOLVED IN THE
ABOVE CLAIM.
(Here follows body of resolution, omitted here and on file
in the Office of the City Clerk.)
Upon being seconded by Commissioner Plummer, the resolution was
passed and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioner Manolo Reboso
Commissioner J. L. Plummer, Jr.
Commissioner (Rev.) Theodore Gibson
Vice Mayor Rose Gordon
Mayor Maurice A. Ferre
16, EXTENSION OF EMPLOYMENT:
(DAY PERIOD)
Mayor Ferre: Take up Item No. 20. Moved by Gibson, second by Reboso, further
discussion, call the roll.
The following resolution was introduced by Commissioner Gibson, who
moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 76-1002
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A NINETY DAY EXTENSION OF EMPLOYMENT PAST
THE AGE OF 72 FOR RAFAEL GARCIA, INTERPRETER CLERK, MIAMI POLICE
DEPARTMENT, EFFECTIVE ON OCTOBER 31, 1976 THROUGH JANUARY 30, 1977,
WITH PROVISION THAT IN THE EVENT OF A ROLLBACK OR LAYOFF MR. GARCIA,;
RATHER THAN A JUNIOR EMPLOYEE, WOULD BE AFFECTED.
Were follows body of resolution, omitted here and oh file
ih the Office of the City Clerk.)
UPbn being seconded by Commissioner Reboso, the resolution Was
pgsssd and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioner Manolo Reboso
Commissioner J. L. Plummer, Jr.
Commissioner (Rev.) Theodore Gibson
Vice Mayor Rose Gordon
Mayor Maurice A. Ferre NOES:
17, AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO
ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT:
LAFONTh TACOLCY CENTER, INC,, FOR
ONE C.E.T.A, SLOT.
Mayor Ferre: Take up Item No. 21. Moved by
Further discussion, call the roll.
The following resolution was introduced
moved its adoption:
Father Gibson, second by Pl+u
by Commissioner Gibson, who;
RESOLUTION NO. 76-1003
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT WITH BELAFONTE TACOLCY CENTER, INC., A NONPROFIT
ORGANIZATION, FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUBCONTRACTING ONE (1) C.E.T.A.
PUBLIC SERVICE EMPLOYMENT ALLOCATION OF $1,992.14 TO BE RECEIVED
BY THE CITY OF MIAMI UNDER AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY AND METROPOLITAN
DADE COUNTY, AS AGENT FOR MANPOWER PLANNING CONSORTIUM.
(Here follows body of resolution, omitted here and on file
in the Office of the City Clerk.)
Upon being seconded by Commissioner Plummer, the resolution was
passed and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioner Manolo Reboso
Commissioner J. L. Plummer, Jr.
Commissioner (Rev.) Theodore Gibson
Vice Mayor Rose Gordon
Mayor Maurice A. Ferre
3, AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO
ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT:
NOES:
PUERTO RICAN OPPORTUNITY CENTER, FOR
ONE C.E.T.A. SLOT.
Mayor Ferre: Take up Item No.22. Moved by Gibson, second by Reboso. Further
discussion, call the roll.
The following resolution was introduced by Commissioner Gibson, who
moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 76-1004
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT
WITH PUERTO RICAN OPPORTUNITY CENTER, A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION FOR
THE PURPOSE OF SUBCONTRACTING TWO (2) C.E.T.A. PUBLIC SERVICE EMPLOY-
MENT POSITIONS TO BE FUNDED THROUGH C.E.T.A. ALLOCATION OF $4,720.57
TO BE RECEIVED BY THE CITY OF MIAMI UNDER AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY AND
METROPOLITAN DADE COUNTY, AS AGENT FOR THE MANPOWER PLANNING CONSORTIUM.
(Here follows body of resolution, omitted here and on file
in the Office of the City Clerk.)
Upon being seconded by Commissioner Reboso, the resolution WAS
passed And adopted by the following vote:
AYFS: Commissioner Manolo Reboso
Commissioner J. L. Plummer, Jr.
Commissioner (Rev.) Theodore Gibson
Vice Mayor Rose Gordon
Mayor Maurice A. Ferre
19, AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO
ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT: THREE C,E,T,A, SLOTS,
LATIN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF U, Si* A, FOR
Mayor Ferre: Take up Item 23. Moved by Gibson, second by Reboso. Further
discussion, call the roll.
The following resolution was introduced by Commissioner Gibson, who
moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 76-1005
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT
WITH LATIN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF U.S.A., A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION
FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUBCONTRACTING THREE (3) C.E.T.A. PUBLIC SERVICE
EMPLOYMENT POSITIONS TO BE FUNDED THROUGH C.E.T.A. ALLOCATION OF
$8,084.74 TO BE RECEIVED BY THE CITY OF MIAMI UNDER AGREEMENT BETWEEN
CITY AND METROPOLITAN DADE COUNTY, AS AGENT FOR THE MANPOWER PLANNING
CONSORTIUM.
(Here follows body of resolution, omitted here and on file
in the Office of the City Clerk.)
Upon being seconded by Commissioner Reboso, the resolution was
passed and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioner Manolo Reboso
Commissioner J. L. Plummer, Jr.
Commissioner (Rev.) Theodore Gibson
Vice Mayor Rose Gordon
Mayor Maurice A. Ferre
Mrs. Gordon: A question Mr. Mayor, I don't see on the Agenda the request for the
March of Dimes C.E.T.A. slots. Has there been any communication there?, Mr. Manager..
Mr. Grassie: Stamp communication yes but apparently not resolved yet, Commissioner.
Mrs. Gordon: Is there a problem?
Mr. Parkins: We are putting that on a wait list, they'll be notified by letter
in fact it is dictated but hasn't gone out as yet.. There will be no problem
except that we have to finalize the total number of positions that will be avail-
able for assignment. We have one other, I think..the Traffic Association also,
was on our wait list.
Mrs. Gordon: You mean, do don't have a position or a person available, is that it?
Mr. Parkins: We have positions scheduled but we are also going through some review
of C.E.T.A. positions related to other budgetary situations and as soon as that is
resolved, I would say before the end of this month, we should be able to allocate
these positions.
Commissioner Plummer; For both?
Mr. Parkins; For both, yes,
Mrs, Gordon; That should be very soon,
Mr, Parkins: Yes.
Rt'k Gtassie: But you ate a1sd. . juat sip that we Ate d e& , t tat dem E think that
Rob is saying that that has been done yet or that it is h promise. It is proeess
and he thinks that it will happen, isn't it?
(INAUDIBLE COMMENT)
Commissioner Plummer: No guarantee.
20, ACCEPT PLAT:
ENESS SUBDIVISION
The following resolution was introduced by Commissioner Plummer
moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 76-1006
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE PLAT ENTITLED ENNESS SUBDIVISION,
A SUBDIVISION IN THE CITY OF MIAMI, AND ACCEPTING THE DEDICA-
TIONS SHOWN ON SAID PLAT; AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE
CITY MANAGER AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE THE PLAT.
(Here follows body of resolution, omitted here and on file
in the Office of the City Clerk).
Upon being seconded by Commissioner Gibson, the resolution was
passed and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioner Manolo Reboso
Commissioner J. L. Plummer, Jr.
Commissioner (Rev.) Theodore Gibson
Vice Mayor Rose Gordon
Mayor Maurice A. Ferre
NOES: None.
21. ACCEPT DONATION OF LAND: FROM DADE FEDERAL SAVINGS & LOAN ASSOCIATION
OF MIAMI (INSTRUCTING THE CITY CLERK TO CONVEY
GRATITUDE OF CITY COMMISSION TO DADE FEDERAL)
The following resolution was introduced by Commissioner Gordon, who
moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 76-1007
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A DONATION OF LOT 21 OF P. W. WHITE'S RESUB
OF BLOCK 16, NORTH, CITY OF MIAMI, PLAT BOOK B, PAGE 34, FROM DADE
FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION OF MIAMI, CONFIRMING AUTHORI-
ZATION OF THE PROPER PUBLIC OFFICIALS TO RECORD SAID DEED IN THE
PUBLIC RECORDS OF DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND AUTHORIZING THE FINANCE
DIRECTOR TO PAY THE 1976 AD VALOREM TAXES ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY.
(Here follows body of resolution, omitted here and on file
in the Office of the City Clerk).
Upon being seconded by Commissioner Gibson, the resolution was
passed and adopted by the following vote:
AYES; Commissioner Manolo Reboso
Commissioner J. L. Plummer, Jr,
Commissioner (Rev.) Theodore Gibson
Vice Mayor Rose Gordon
Mayor Maurice A, Ferre
Oofitissioner Gibson: Mt, Mayor, I hope with this, a letter of thanks and apprecia-
tions,,eny time people give up land and all that, you know* we need to say thank
yo I
Mayor Ferre: Father Gibson moves that a letter be written to Marshall Harris and
to the President of Dade Federal Savings & Loan Association in gratitude for the
gesture that was made in the donation of the land between N.W. 2nd Avenue* between
12th and llth Streets.
The following motion was introduced by Commissioner Gibson, who moved its
adoption.
MOTION NO. 76-1008
A MOTION INSTRUCTING THE CITY CLERK TO FORWARD A LETTER OF APPRECIATION
ON BEHALF OF THE CITY COMMISSION TO MR. MARSHALL HARRIS AND THE
DIRECTORS OF THE BOARD OF DADE FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN FOR THEIR
DONATION OF LAND TO THE CITY LOCATED AT NORTHWEST 2ND AVENUE BETWEEN
10TH AND 11TH STREETS.
Upon being seconded by Commissioner Gordon, the motion was passed and
adopted by the following vote -
AYES: Commissioner Manolo Reboso
Commissioner J. L. Plummer, Jr..
Commissioner (Rev.) Theodore Gibson
Vice Mayor Rose Gordon
Mayor Maurice A. Ferre
NOES: None.
22 WAIVE FEES FOR USE OF SHOWMOBILE: FOR TOUR OF COCONUT GROVE BICYCLE RACE
ON NOVEMBER 14, 1976.
Mayor Ferre: Item 26 is moved by Father Gibson; is there a second?
Commissioner Plummer: I'll second it with a question. Mr. Manager, I notice that
there are two high -lift areal trucks involved. What about liability?
Mr. Grassie: The users in this case have not been requested to provide the City
with insurance for liability as you the City is self -insured for these things.
1111 If you would want us to require them a liability policy, we could do that.
Mr. Plummer: What is your recommendation?
Mr. Grassie: Let me put it in context for you. The people who are putting this
event together are a little bent out of shape because they feel that the City
should provide these two high -lifts without cost. In that context, we try to
make it as easy for them as possible; we are requiring that they pay our costs
but not additional ones. It is a judgment.
Mr. Plummer: What is your judgment?
Mr. Grassie: My judgment is that we should provide the service to them without
asking that they provide additional insurance to us.
Mr. Plummer: Fine.
Mayor Ferre; All right, is that acceptable?
Mr. Plummer: It is his recommendation, I'll go along with it,
The following resolution was introduced by CommiSsioner Gibson
moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO, 76-1009
A RESOLUTION RATIFYING AND APPROVING THE WAIVER OF RENTAL FEES FOR THE USE 0'
THE CITY OF MIAMI'S SHOWMOBILE BY THE COCONUT GROVE BICYCLE CLUB ON NoVEMEER 14,
1976, AS PART OF THE 5TH ANNUAL TOUR OF COCONUT GROVE, SUEJECT TO PAYMENT FOR
EVENT PERSONNEL AND OTHER DIRECT COSTS BORNE by THE CITY,
'Etre follows body of resolution, omitted here rtd on i1
in the Office of the City Clerk).
Upon being seconded by Commissioner Plummer, the resolution wa§
Amsted and adopted by the following vote:
AYES! Commissioner Manolo Reboso
Commissioner J. L. Plummer, Jr.
Commissioner (Rev.) Theodore Gibson
Vice Mayor Rose Gordon
Mayor Maurice A. Ferre
NOES: None.
23, AUTHORIZE FREE USE OF MARINE STADIUM BY THE MIAMI HERALD FOR APPEARANCE OP
U,S, ARMED FORCES BICENTENNIAL BAND ON NOVEMBER 18, 1976.
The following resolution was introduced by Commissioner Gibson, who
moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 76-1010
A RESOLUTION GRANTING FREE USE OF THE MARINE STADIUM BY THE MIAMI
HERALD ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1976, FOR THE PRESENTATION OF THE
UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES BICENTENNIAL BAND EVENT, CO -SPONSORED BY
THE CITY OF MIAMI, SUBJECT TO THE MIAMI HERALD OBTAINING LIABILITY
INSURANCE IN SUCH AMOUNTS FROM APPROVED CARRIERS AS DEEMED NECESSARY
FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE CITY AND SUBJECT TO THE MIAMI HERALD RE-
IMBURSING THE CITY FOR ANY DIRECT COSTS BORNE BY THE CITY.
(Here follows body of resolution, omitted here and on file
in the Office of the City Clerk).
Upon being seconded by Commissioner Plummer, the resolution was
passed and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioner Manolo Reboso
Commissioner J. L. Plummer, Jr.
Commissioner (Rev.) Theodore Gibson
Vice Mayor Rose Gordon
Mayor Maurice A. Ferre
NOES: None.
24. WAIVE FEES FOR USE OF GUSMAN CULTURAL CENTER BY THE LEUKEMIA SOCIETY OF
AMERICA, INC, SOUTH FLORIDA CHAPTER,
The following resolution was introduced by Commissioner Gibson, who
moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 76-1011
A RESOLUTION ALLOCATING $650.00 FROM THE SPECIAL COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
BUDGETED FUNDS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF OFF-STREET PARKING TO PROVIDE FOR
THE USE OF GUSMAN CULTURAL CENTER FOR THE LEUKEMIA SOCIETY OF AMERICA
INC. ON FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1977, FOR THE PRESENTATION OF A BENEFIT !
VARIETY SHOW CO -SPONSORED BY THE CITY OF MIAMI, SUBJECT TO THE LEUKEMIA
SOCIETY OF AMERICA, INC. OBTAINING LIABILITY INSURANCE IN SUCH AMOUNTS
AS DEEMED NECESSARY FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE CITY.
(Here follows body of resolution, omitted here and on file
in the Office of the City Clerk).
Upon being seconded by Commissioner Plummer, the resolution was
passed and adopted by the following vote;
AYES: Commissioner Manolo Reboso
ISMi§ticiflet J. L. Plummet, Jt.
t ssioher (Rev.) Theodore Oibsot
Vide Mayor Rose Gordon
Mayor Maurice A► Fette
Mayor Ferret On 28i let the ask you a question..., they ate going to ...it isn}t
a waiver of fee at Gusman Hall, we have to pay for the fee., Which is
$500.00?
Mr. Grassie: $650.00.
Mayor Ferre: Now let me ask you, if the Leukemia Board makes any money out of
us, then I think they should reimburse us for it.
Commissioner Plummer: Mn Mayor, read your memo. Your memo states in there that
the City is co -sponsoring with this group, that in fact the City will have some
say as to where the money is going-- it must all go to charity, and for local
charity. It's covered, believe me.
Mayor Ferre: And who is going to determine all that?
Mr. Grassie: Well, we are changing this process so that we don't have any
definitive answers for you,..but, yes, presumably if we interpret your intention
to be what Commissioner Plummer has indicated and the Leukemia Society carries
that forward then we would not bother you with it again.
25. AUTHORIZE PARTIAL WAIVER OF FEES FOR THE ANNUAL NORTH -SOUTH GOLF.
TOURNAMENT AT MIAMI SPRINGS GOLF COURSE.
Mayor Ferre: Take up item No. 29, Miami Springs Golf Course. Moved by Gibson,
second by Plummer, further discussion, call the roll.
The following resolution was introduced by Commissioner Gibson, who
moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 76-1012
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING GREEN FEES FOR THE NORTH -SOUTH
GOLF TOURNAMENT TO BE HELD FEBRUARY 8 THROUGH 12, 1977, AT
THE MIAMI SPRINGS GOLF COURSE AND REQUIRING USE OF AN
ELECTRIC CART BY EACH GOLFER IN SAID TOURNAMENT.
(Here follows body of resolution, omitted here and on file
in the Office of the City Clerk).
Upon being seconded by Commissioner Plummer, the resolution was
passed and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioner Manolo Reboso
Commissioner J. L. Plummer, Jr.
Commissioner (Rev.) Theodore Gibson
Vice Mayor Rose Gordon
Mayor Maurice A. Ferre
NOES; None.
Mr, Grassie; Just as a point of information on this.,,that iS,$
Mayor.
Mayor Ferre; What is $1,925.00?
Mr. Grassie; What you have waived.
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Mayor Pare: The Golf Tournament,. to be held at the Miami Sptiitga Gbif
Cjrse...That's the one that Dave Bondu..
Mr. Grassie: .this is what we do traditionally.
Mayor Terre: We've always done that in the past.
Mr. Grassie:...it's a good tournament,you've always done
to tell you...
Mayor Ferre: ...and this is your recommendation...
Mr. Grassie: Yes, we are recommending it.
Mr. Plummer: But there is a change in the fee,..from $2 to $
Mr. Grassie: That's correct.
Mayor Ferre: I assume that all these things that we pass even though it does
not indicate so have your recommendation.
Mr. Grassie: Yes. My point of information is just so that you know, not t
oppose the action.
26, WAIVE RENTAL FEE OF $1,300,00 - 2 DAYS USE OF BAYFRONT AUDITORIUM FOR'
WOMAN'S CANCER ASSOCIATION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI
Take up Item No. 30. Moved by Gibson, second by Rose Gordon. Further discussion,
call the roll.
The following resolution was introduced by Commissioner Gibson, who
moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 76-1013
A RESOLUTION GRANTING A CONDITIONAL WAIVER OF THE RENTAL FEE FOR
THE USE OF BAYFRONT PARK AUDITORIUM FOR THE ANNUAL HOLIDAY FESTIVAL
AND WORLD WIDE BAZAAR ON DECEMBER 4 AND 5, 1976, SPONSORED BY THE
UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI WOMAN'S CANCER ASSOCIATION, SUBJECT TO PAYMENT
FOR EVENT PERSONNEL, INSURANCE AND OTHER DIRECT COSTS BORNE BY THE
CITY.
(Here follows body of resolution, omitted here and on file
in the Office of the City Clerk).
Upon being seconded by Commissioner Gordon, the resolution was
passed and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioner Manolo Reboso
Commissioner J. L. Plummer, Jr.
Commissioner (Rev.) Theodore Gibson
Vice Mayor Rose Gordon
Mayor Maurice A. Ferre
27, WAIVE RENTAL FEE OF $650.O - FIFTH ANNUAL CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP
BREAKFAST
comassioner Gibson; Mr, Mayor, on Item No. 31 I want to move it but, let e eay,
1 believe this 1s one of the ways that we got the President acct.'',
ayot Ferre: That's right,
Co iissionet Gibson:....and you know4 I hope I could telhihd him did
sehd'off here so that they will reffiember out City. r . (LAUGHTER)
tayot Ferre: That's right.
Commissioner Plummer: Yes, but you are also doing Father is you ate going to shake
me vote 'No,'....I am not going to work for peanuts....
Mayor Ferre: I'll tell you,...I was at that first meeting, and when I saw that
guy speak I said - you know, he is one hell of a guy but he'll never make President.
Commissioner Gibson: ...and the interesting thing is nobody mentioned it at the
time, you know, ...openly.
Mayor Ferre: Father Gibson moves Item No. 31, seconded by Rose Gordon. Further
discussion, call the roll.
The following resolution was introduced by Commissioner Gibson, who
moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 76-1014
A RESOLUTION WAIVING THE RENTAL FEE FOR THE USE OF BAYFRONT PARK
AUDITORIUM FOR THE FIFTH ANNUAL CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP BREAKFAST
-ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 1976, AT 7:30 A.M., SPONSORED BY CHRISTIAN
LEADERSHIP PRAYER BREAKFAST, INC., SUBJECT TO ADVANCE PAYMENT FOR
EVENT PERSONNEL, INSURANCE, AND OTHER COSTS BORNE BY THE CITY.
(Here follows body of resolution, omitted here and on file
in the Office of the City Clerk).
Upon being seconded by Commissioner Gordon, the resolution was
passed and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioner Manolo Reboso
Commissioner J. L. Plummer, Jr.
Commissioner (Rev.) Theodore Gibson
Vice Mayor Rose Gordon
Mayor Maurice A. Ferre
28. ISSUE CAARNIVAL PERMIT TO: ST, PETER AND PAUL RECTORY,
•
The following resolution was introduced by Commissioner Gibson, who moved
its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 76-1015
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A PERMIT TO STS. PETER
& PAUL RECTORY FOR AMUSEMENT RIDES IN CONNECTION WITH ITS CARNIVAL
AT 900 SOUTHWEST 26 ROAD, ON DECEMBER 3, 4, AND 5, 1976, SUBJECT
TO CERTAIN TERMS AND CONDITIONS.
(Here follows body of resolution, omitted here and on file
in the Office of the City Clerk).
Upon being seconded by Commissioner Reboso, the resolution was
passed and adopted by the following vote:
AYES; Commissioner Manolo Reboso
Commissioner (Rev.) Theodore H. Gibson
Vice Mayor Rose Gordon
Mayor Maurice A. Ferre
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Commissioner J. L. P1unmer, Jr.
291 ISSUE CANAL PENT TO: CORPUSGIST! Ror v CATHOLIC CHURCH'
Take up Item No. 32, Fathet Gibson troves, Reboso seconds it. Further discussion,
call the roll.
The following resolution wes introduced by Commissioner Gibson, who moved
its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 76-1016
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A PERMIT TO CORPUS
CHRISTI ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH FOR AMUSEMENT RIDES IN CONNEC-
TION WITH ITS CARNIVAL AT 3220 NORTHWEST 7TH AVENUE, ON
bECEMBER 10, 11, AND 12, 1976, SUBJECT TO CERTAIN TERMS AND
CONDITIONS.
(Here follows body of resolution, omitted here and on file
in the Office of the City Clerk).
Upon being seconded by Commissioner Reboso, the resolution was
passed and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioner Manolo Reboso
Commissioner (Rev.) Theodore R. Gibson
Vice Mayor Gordon
Mayor Maurice A. Ferre
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner J. L. Plummer, Jr.
30, AWARD BID: EAST BRADDOCK SANITARY SERVICE IMPROVEMENT SR-5410C,
Mayor Ferre: Take up Item No. 34; Gibson moves, Gordon seconds. Further
discussion, call the roll.
The following resolution was introduced by Commissioner Gibson, who
moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 76-1017
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE BID OF CHAS. F. SMITH & SON, INC.
IN THE PROPOSED AMOUNT OF $1,033,643, FOR THE EAST BRADDOCK
SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENT SR-5410 C (centerline sewer) IN
EAST BRADDOCK SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT SR-5410 C
(centerline sewer); ALLOCATING THE AMOUNT OF $1,033,643 FROM
THE ACCOUNT ENTITLED "SANITARY SEWER BOND FUND" TO COVER THE
PROPOSED CONTRACT COST; ALLOCATING FROM SAID ACCOUNT THE AD-
DITIONAL AMOUNT OF $106,700 TO COVER THE COST OF PROJECT
EXPENSE; ALLOCATING FROM SAID ACCOUNT THE ADDITIONAL AMOUNT
OF $17,673 TO COVER THE COST OF SUCH ITEMS AS ADVERTISING,
TESTING LABORATORIES AND POSTAGE; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH SAID FIRM.
(Here follows body of resolution, omitted here and on file
in the Office of the City Clerk).
Upon being seconded by Commissioner Gordon, the resolution was
passed and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioner Manolo Reboso
Commissioner J. L. Plummer, Jr.
Commissioner (Rev.) Theodore Gibson
Vice Mayor Rose Gordon
Mayor Maurice A. Ferre
NOES; None.
I !SC IC1 f
ON -GOING SECURITY SERVICES AT THE
ORANGE BOWL,
SCHEDULE FUTURE WORKSHOP SESSIONS TO DESIN
EFFECTIVENESS OF MIAMI POLICE DEPARTmeNT AND
SPECIFIC PROGRAMS
OMMis idtter Gibson: Mr. Mayor, wouldn't you want to say your little speech
On35
Mayor Ferre: Yes,...on Wackenhut..Well, I've got a question and then I have a
comment. The question is, I read the memorandum carefully. You are recommending
the third bidder and I assume....Mr. Manager, that you have gone over it carefully
and that the third bidder is...there is a strong reason,...I know that the other
two you said one was formed for the purposes of this...and..I read that carefully.
Mr. Grassie: And the other Mr. Mayor felt...I believe by his own admission, that
he would not have sufficient staff to do the work.
Commissioner Plummer: Let me ask this question. Mr. Manager, what prompted this?
What prompted the Administration to go out. to the outside,....and even consider this..
other than financial,..or was that the only reason?
Mr. Grassie: The basic reason Commissioner was to attempt to lower the City's
operating costs-- financial.
Commissioner Plummer: Now, as I understand your memo, this is just a supplemental
it is not to be the entire security force. And do I also read into the memo that
it would be about five people? or would it be more?
Mr. Grassie: You mean people involved at any one time?...It would depend on the
size of the crowd, the event.
Commissioner Plummer: All right, that's the point I'm making. Now, we know that
usually for a Dolphin Football game, as I recall, there is about 130 policemen
involved. Now, of that, what percentage is your proposal going to be...that
there would be....how many policemen and how many private security?...
Mr. Grassie: The stadium manager would make that determination for every event,
I have not asked him specifically how he would split it on a given Dolphin game
but it would be a standard that he would apply based on the kind of event that he
had in the stadium...I suppose that we could ask him to....
Commissioner Plummer: Well, here is the point that I'm trying to make...and I think
it is important. Wackenhut does not have police -arrest powers and as such are not
as enforceable...of the law as policemen would be...you know, I could see a problem
if we had a 50-50 thing and I'm not opposed to this in saving money, I'm just...I
don't want to lower the caliber of service when you have possibly the lives of
80,000 people at stake...So, I would like some more information,...I'll vote for
it but I would like some more information on it.
Mr. Grassie: ..and basically what you would like is the mix that we intend between..
Commissioner Plummer: ..what would be the minimum and would be the maximum ..in
Wackenhut.
Mayor Ferre: Do you want this postponed until then?...
Commissioner Plummer: No, no, no...I'll vote for it now but I want some more informa-
tion.
Mayor Ferre: Well, I'll tell you,..I said I was going to make a comment. The com-
ment that I want to make is that --and this is no way in form, or...Kenny, you
know, I see you here and other members of the Police Department, this is no form
in any way a criticism on the fine policemen that we have working for the City of
Miami, but it becomes apparent that there are a lot of functions that obviously we
can get performed at $.50 on the dollar. Now, there is no question that you are
not talking apples to apples, that you are not talking about the same caliber man
or the same training, or same expertiese, but that's not the point, the point is -
again- that I think we use policemen an awful lot in jobs that were fine in 1925 or
1930 when an Irish policeman in New York would make $3,000 a year and was well -paid
and so on,.,.but, when you are paying somebody $14,000 or $15,000 I think you just
,.,..I just think that we have to really start defining carefully what is the function
of a policeman. What does a policeman do?..To me a policeman is a highly skilled
Nov 1li9/6
to§Sional, and I know that we get into areas of economics there but, I just
lit think ,-wand it is not a question of whether it is below a policeman's
unity or any of that-- I am talking about the reality of 1976. I don't think
6U can afford to have a man as highly trained -or a woman= as out police person
nel directing traffic, giving somebody a ticket for making a left turn, or parking
Meter or making an accident report or sitting in court all day, you know...until
Some Judge decides that he is going to take up the case on the wrong left-hand
turn and...you knowIt just does not make any sense, I think we really need...
this is not the first time I've said this, I've said this before and I don't see
that any action has occurred. Now, I asked you the other day, and Kenny asked me
Whether we were going to go into another one of these police -hearing type...It is
not my intention to go into another police -hearing but it's been a year and a half
since we had that thing...an awful lot of questions still remain, we've got that
Civil Rights Advisory Board Report and, as you may recall I asked that this be put
on the Agenda for the Chief to come and discuss this and other items with us. Now,
I don't care whether this is first done in writing, if you wish to do it in writing
at first, or whether we just have a session and we just get into these things but
I think there are certain things that need to be discussed...How are we doing with
b.E.A.A., what grants are we presently getting, how effective are they,..how is the
Tri-Cultural Program run by the Police Department functioning,..are we getting into
neighborhood community watch,...I previously requested that we investigate ...
Metro has volunteered,,not policemen but volunteer aids, people who are para-police
force that do go through training who don't carry guns but who function with the
Sheriff Department...are we doing all that? Are we taking advantage of that?...
Are we....how is the patrol functioning...you know, we went through all that stuff
about Kansas City and whether it makes any difference whether you have a patrol or
you don't have a patrol...How is that functioning?..How are we deploying our men.
Are we trying to get police officers off of desks, to go out and function as profession-
als in the field, how is that functioning? Are we substituting policemen with
civilians to do desk jobs...How is S.R.O. functioning?...I hear a lot of talk about
the Principal of Northwestern Highschool but I dont' know...How about the Internal
Review Section?...There were new procedures made on that, is that functioning? How
is the Police Academy working?..You know, Plummer has had some serious concerns
about that...Is the Police Academy...?, we got one vote out of 15, is that enough?
is that functioning properly?...How about the drop -out rates,...we went to a lot
of expenses with the University of Chicago for these tests, and the recommendation
was that we were going to have instead of 50% drop -out that we were going to cut
that to 25% --is that so? is that functioning that way?...The new building,...is
that functioning properly?...in my opinion, we have 50% excess space there, are
we just going to leave that as emptly space,...can we use that in other ways or
must it be used in relationship with the Sheriff's Department,...Are we function-
ing properly with the Sheriff's Department?...Are we using the services that they
can render to us?...I know that we use the laboratory work..How is that functioning?
These are thirty or forty questions that could be submitted...I'm doing this into
the record, so that you can get it out of the record Mr. Manager, but
these are the types of questions that I would like answered.
Getting back to what started me off. I've noticed in New York they have these
brown -uniform policemen who function in traffic, who evidently are not part of the
regular Police Force. They have certain powers and certain authority...Is that
legal in the State of Florida?...Or is that illegal?...And should we be considering
that?...And on this Neighborhood Patrol,...I mean...These are the questions that I
have at the present time.
Commissioner Plummer: Mr. Mayor, just so there won't be any question on anyone's
mind, let me understand --so that we don't read tomorrow morning's paper
anything to the contrary...That you are not proposing in any way, shape or form
that these take on any format such as the so-called "police hearings of late"...
that this is strictly for a workshop, it is informative, it is for dialogue be-
tween the Commissioners and....
Mayor Ferre: J. L., the trouble is that people always interpret things the way
they want...
Commissioner Plummer: I am trying to clarify so that there won't be a misunder-
standing,
Mayor Ferre: In those days I was uptight, first of all, about Chief Garmire,.,
in the second place there were a series of accussations starting off with that
black policeman who got into trouble, and they hand -cuffed and allegedly beat him
up while he was hand -cuffed, and then took him to the warehouse....you remember
the story,..I forget the guy's name ...and then there was a question of that
fellow a friend of Channel 4 and that whole mess, and all that, So there were
1-
SPecific..pretty rough accusations that needed to be aired at that time, o.k.?
1tid AS a consequence of those two or three things, a whole bunch of other
allegations and things came out and I felt it was necessary to go through With
that even though many of you disagreed and I know there have been some bad re.-
percussions even since then. It is not my intention to go into a repetition of
that. I do think that the Police Department along with the Fire Department ate
really the two core....It isn't that trash pick-up.. and sanitation is not im-
portant, it is just as important. But the real thrust of the City and the real
basic service that we render to citizens which is essential, which is absolutely
essential, is fire protection and police protection. And I just think that every
once in a while we need to get togeter with the Department Heads,Mr. Manager, and
it just happens that we haven't done...You know, the only thing that I really
know about the Police Department...Plummer is different, because he goes there
all the time, the only thing I really know about the Police Department is what
l read about in the newspapers. What once in a while Kenny and I talk about,
when I run into the Chief once in a while he tells me...he doesn't speak 1tery
touch, he is kind of tight mouth about things,....so I really don't know too much
of what is going on at the Police Department and I happen to be the Mayor of Miami
and if I don't know and I am the Mayor I imagine what the average citizen in this
community knows....nothing:..except what he reads in the newspapers...
Commissioner Plummer: So in other words, what you are saying is that you want a
workshop,..and you want dialogue and..things of that nature.
Mayor Ferre: That's it. We want co know...Where are we?..Where are we going?
What is going on?..You have a budget of..how much is it?..about 33 million dollars
and I just...hey, 33 million dollars is a lot of money to spend, I want to know
how it is being spent, o.k.? ...Lt. Harrison.
Lt. Harrison: I am Lt. Ken Harrison, President of Internal Order of Police, the
group that currently represents sworn members of the Police Department. I appre-
ciate the Mayor's concern with our operations and would encourage him to drop in
at the Police Station at any time.....
Mayor Ferre: Kenny, correction, not 'our' operation, 'your' operation and
everybody's operation, all of us, we are all interested.
Lt. Harrison: I used "our" to reiterate the points just made..it is partly your
operation also and your ..the invitation has been extended I know on at least
a dozen occasionsto yourself to attend. There is one thing you touched on that
I am most concerned about and that is the University of Chicago. We have under
whatever directive we are working under at this point, a requirement to give an
exam every year; there will be three exams due in March, if we don't have some
procedure for testing we are not going to meet that commitment and if we don't get
some kind of book list to the personnel of the Department there is no way that they
can prepare adequately for the exam. I asked this a month ago at this Commission Meet
ing and I would ask now,- has there been any progress made toward that goal of having
examinations available at the proper time?
Mayor Ferre: I think it is important for continuity in the Department, so..Mr.
Manager, do we have an answer for that?
Mr. Grassie: I believe, Mr. Mayor, that all of the City Commission is as aware
as Lt. Harrison and everybody else in the City of what is happening with the
University of Chicago in that process.
Mayor Ferre: Well, I am not aware of it. The last thing I knew ...that there was
a Latin Psychologist, that he was approved and that he got into it and that goes
back a month and a half ago, how long does that man need to go over this?
Mr. Grassie: No, I don't believe that is true, Mr. Mayor, probably we should ask
Commissioner Gibson,who is your delegate,to make a recommendation. -
Commissioner Gibson: Mr. Mayor, I talked with the psychologist last week and I
got the feeling from him....the comment was that this was a highly professional
job and that he was satisfied. If I am not correct ask Mr. Paredes,,
Mayor Terre: Well, if he is satisfied he ought to put it in writing and let's get
on with it.
Commissioner Gibson: W. Paredes maybe you could speak to that for me, please,
Mr, Paredes: Yes, there was a delay perhaps that the University of Chicago had to
qualify him, or at least accept him...They have done so; he has reviewed all the
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infomation and ptobably within a week he will have his Report back.
Mayor Fetre: I would like to remind you what happened at that Commission meeting
two months ago that Lt. Harrison is referring to. We instructed the University of
Chicago to continue and pursue this matter despite the fact that we were going to
get a fourth opinion and that the matter would not be finalized until that fourth
opinion was forthcoming but that the University of Chicago was to continue...'
Mr, Paredes: I believe that the basic point we are talking about would be the
booklist...Is that really the key issue?
Commissioner Gibson: I didn't hear that...
Mr. Paredes: The booklist, they have continued to work on the process. We have
an interim agreement with them and as soon as we have a definite point in time as
to their review of the Latin psychologist then that booklist would be distributed
which I think is what you are talking about.
Lt. Harrison: That is my primary concern. I would point out to the Commission
that there have been some dates established for exams and they are within five
months from today and that leaves very little time to prepare for any kind of
examination; if we don't get a booklist published to the members of the Police
Department soon....
Mayor Ferre: I think that is reasonable. I would then like to request with
everybody's concurrence that that psychologist be asked to finalize his recommenda-
tions by the 17th, which is a week... which is 6 days from today; and then that you
report back to this Commission, Mr. Manager, on the 18th as to whether it meets
with his approval and if it does then there is nothing else to talk about and
we just get moving on it, o.k.? All right, anything else?
Mayor Ferre: All right, anybody wants to move this now...Moved by Reboso; is
there a second9 Seconded by Gibson. Further discussion, call the roll.
The following resolution was introduced by Commissioner Reboso, who
moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 76-1018
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE BID OF WACKENHUT CORPORATION FOR
FURNISHING SECURITY PERSONNEL AND GUARD DOGS FOR ORANGE BOWL
EVENTS, AS REQUIRED, ON A CONTRACT BASIS FOR ONE YEAR FROM DATE
OF AWARD TO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC FACILITIES AT A PROPOSED COST
OF $125,000; SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS THEREFOR IN THE
1976-1977 ANNUAL APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE, AS ADOPTED; FURTHER
AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO RENEW SAID CONTRACT EACH YEAR FOR TWO
SUCCESSIVE YEARS, SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS; AND AUTHORI-
ZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO ISSUE PURCHASE ORDERS AS
NEEDED.
(Here follows body of resolution, omitted here and on file
in the Office of the City Clerk).
Upon being seconded by Commissioner Gibson, the resolution was
passed and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioner Manolo Reboso
Commissioner J. L. Plummer, Jr.*
Commissioner (Rev.) Theodore Gibson
Vice Mayor Rose Gordon
Mayor Maurice A. Ferre
NOES; None,
Counnissioner Planer; I'll vote yes with more information coming,
Mayor Ferret Item No, 35; ihoved by Flummer, seconded by Reboso.
discussion....
Commissioner Plummet: Mr. Mayor, on the discussion. Mr. Mayor, I at hot'goitit
to cast any figures and maybe you could speak to this at a later time better
than I can, but I direct your attention to the bids. Mr. Mayor, these are all
professional companies well known to this community and I find it very difficult
to understand how one well known company who is going to be awarded this contract
and another very well known company is two and a half times more money than the
company who is going to get the contract. Now, I just don't understand how there
can be a $50,000 difference on a $30,000 contract. Now, Mr. Manager, the Mayor
has accused me of making heavy accusations and I am not really making an accusa-
tion. You know, if it was 20% or 30% difference I could maybe understand that
but I find it extremely difficult to understand how something so simple as this
bid, which is a 45 day maximum, between the high bidder and the low bidder is
two and a half times the difference....and I personally would want some explana-
tion of why. Is it that the companies misunderstand the bids?...One is $30,000
and the other one is $80,000.
Mr. Grassie: Two comments Commissioner, traditionally in the contracting field,
when people give you those kinds of bids what they are really telling you is that
they have got enough work right now, they probably can't handle it and if you
want their services you are going to havtpay
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continuing interest so that you don't get dropped as a potential bidder, eventually,
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Commissioner Plummer: I could understand that point, Mr. Grassie, if times were
not tough.
Mr. Grassie: The second thing that I was going to suggest to you is that the only
way that we could really find out how these people feel about a particular bid is
to have a staff person interview each of the principals from these companies, and
if you feel that this particular bid deserves that kind of treatment, we can have
somebody contact them and see if they will tell us in fact why they bid so high
on this particular one.
Commissioner Plummer: Well, I'll tell you, personally I have no objections to
that, you know...it is just the idea to me that it is such a difference...May I
through you ask Vince, who deals with these people?...Vince...why?
Mr. Grimm: The Manager gave you exactly two reasons, and this happens to us....
this is not unusual Commissioner, this has happened to us many times. Somebody
unbalanced bid and when we call them up on the phone,
will just throw in a totally
that is generally the reason that he gives us, he says, -well, I have a lot of
work going and I didn't need this so I just put in my bid.
Mayor Ferre: That happens all the time. I want to state on the record that it has
nothing to do with the price of concrete... (LAUGHTER)....
Mr. Grimm: Commissioner, if it'll satisfy you we will phone each of the contractors
and ask them..and I'm sure that Dick Ebsary will be glad to tell us why he put in
the bid...o.k.?
Commissioner Plummer: I personally would like to know. Thank you Mr. Mayor,
I think it is something that has been long overdue.
Mayor Ferre: All right. This item is moved by Plummer, second by Gibson. Further
discussion, call the roll.
The following resolution was introduced by Commissioner Plummer
moved its adoption;
RESOLUTION NO. 76,--1019
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE DUD OF WEBI3 GENERAL CONTRACTING, INC.
TN THE PROPOSED AMOUNT OF $29,178 FOR THE OLD COAST GUARD - BOAT
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WO MODIFICATIONS = 1976; ALLOCATING THE AMOUNT OF $294178 FROM
E ACCOUNT ENTITLED "PUBLIC PARKS AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
BOND FUND" TO COVER THE PROPOSED CONTRACT COST; ALLOCATING FROM
SAID ACCOUNT THE AMOUNT OF $3,209.50 TO COVER THE COST OF PROJECT
EXPENSE; ALLOCATING FROM SAID ACCOUNT THE AMOUNT OF $583.50 TO
COVER THE COST OF SUCH ITEMS AS ADVERTISING, TESTING LABORATORIES
AND POSTAGE; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY .MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT
WITH SAID FIRM.
(Here follows body of resolution, omitted here and on file
in the Office of the City Clerk).
Upon being seconded by Commissioner Reboso, the resolution was
passed and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioner Manolo Reboso
Commissioner J. L. Plummer, Jr.
Commissioner (Rev.) Theodore Gibson
Vice Mayor Rose Gordon
Mayor Maurice A. Ferre
NOES: None.
AWARD BID: FOR THE WESTERN DRAINAGE PROJECT E-38,
Mayor Ferre: Rose, let's see if we can get through the next three items quickly,
it'll just be a matter of minutes. All right, Item No. 37..if there is any
conversation I will put it off...Is there any conversation?
Commissioner Plummer: I'll move Mr. Mayor but raise the objection that the bids
were not given to us as in all other cases; but I'll move it.
Mayor Ferre: Plummer moves, Gibson seconds Item No. 37, the Manager recommends.
Call the roll.
The following resolution was introduced by Commissioner Plummer, who
moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 76-1020
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE BID OF A.M.Q. CORPORATION IN THE
PROPOSED AMOUNT OF $170,820.87 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF WESTERN
DRAINAGE PROJECT E-38; ALLOCATING THE AMOUNT OF $170,820.87
FROM THE ACCOUNT ENTITLED "STORM SEWER BOND FUNDS" TO COVER THE
PROPOSED CONTRACT COST; ALLOCATING FROM SAID ACCOUNT THE AMOUNT
OF $18,790.13 TO COVER THE COST OF PROJECT EXPENSE; ALLOCATING
FROM SAID ACCOUNT THE AMOUNT OF $3,416 TO COVER THE COST OF SUCH
ITEMS AS ADVERTISING, TESTING LABORATORIES AND POSTAGE; AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH SAID
FIRM.
(Here follows body of resolution, omitted here and on file
in the Office of the City Clerk).
Upon being seconded by Commissioner Gibson, the resolution was
passed and adopted by the following vote:
AYES. Commissioner Manolo Reboso
Commissioner J. L. Plummer, Jr.
Commissioner (Rev.) Theodore Gibson
Vice Mayor Rose Gordon
Mayor Maurice A. Ferre
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Commissioner Plummet: Item No. 38 is my iteln, I'll move it
Mayor Ferre: All right, Plummet moves 38, Reboso seconds it, -further'
call the roll.
The following resolution was introduced by Commissioner Plummer, who
moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION N0. 76-1021
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE BID OF LOWRY ELECTRIC CO., INC. IN
THE PROPOSED AMOUNT OF $207,590 FOR THE SHENAN'DOAH PARK - SPORTS
LIGHTING & COURTS; ALLOCATING THE AMOUNT OF $207,590 FROM THE
ACCOUNT ENTITLED "PUBLIC PARKS & RECREATIONAL FACILITIES BOND FUND"
TO COVER THE PROPOSED CONTRACT COST; ALLOCATING FROM SAID ACCOUNT
THE AMOUNT OF $22,835 TO COVER THE COST OF PROJECT EXPENSE; ALLOCATING
FROM SAID ACCOUNT THE AMOUNT OF $4,152 TO COVER THE COST OF SUCH
ITEMS AS ADVERTISING, TESTING LABORATORIES AND POSTAGE; AND AUTHOR-
IZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH SAID FIRM.
(Here follows body of resolution, omitted here and on file in the
Office of the City Clerk).
Upon being seconded by Commissioner Reboso, the resolution was
passed and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioner Manolo Reboso
Commissioner J. L. Plummer, Jr.
Commissioner (Rev.) Theodore R. Gibson
Vice Mayor Rose Gordon
Mayor Maurice A. Ferre
Mayor Ferre: Item No. 39 is deferred, and we'll take it up this afternoon.
36. AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER - NE I ROPOLITAN DADE COUNTY THROUGH MANPOWER
TO ENTER INTO AN PLANNING CONSORTIUM OF DADE AND MONROE COUNTIES
AGREEMENT WITH: FOR THE PURPOSE OF OPERATING THE CITY OF MIAMI
APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM.
Mayor Ferre: Plummer moves Item No. 40, Gibson seconds, further discussion,
call the roll.
The following resolution was introduced by Commissioner Plummer, who
moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 76-1022
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT
WITH METROPOLITAN DADE COUNTY, THROUGH THE MANPOWER PLANNING
CONSORTIUM OF DADE AND MONROE COUNTIES PURSUANT TO CITY OF MIAMI
RESOLUTION NO. 74-111, ADOPTED FEBRUARY 6, 1974, FOR THE PURPOSE
OF RECEIVING FUNDS TO OPERATE THE CITY OF MIAMI APPRENTICESHIP
PROGRAM DURING FISCAL YEAR 1976-1977 AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE
EXPENDITURE OF SAID FUNDS BY THE CITY MANAGER AND THE EXECUTION OF
CONTRACTS IMPLEMENTING THE AFORESAID CITY PROGRAM.
(Here follows body of resolution, omitted here and on file in the
Office of the City Clerk).
Upon being seconded by Commissioner Gibson, the resolution was
passed and adopted by the following vote;
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371 CONFIRMING RESOLUTION: i
CHANGING THt REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING
FROM DECEMBER 9 TO DECEMBER 15 1976a
The following resolution was introduced by Commissioner Gordon, who
moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 76-1023
A RESOLUTION CHANGING THE REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING OF
DECEMBER 9, 1976 to DECEMBER 15, 1976, AT 2:00 P.M.
(Here follows body of resolution, omitted here and on file
in the Office of the City Clerk).
Upon being seconded by Commissioner Gibson, the resolution was
,passed and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioner Manolo Reboso
Commissioner J. L. Plummer, Jr.
Commissioner (Rev.) Theodore Gibson
Vice Mayor Rose Gordon
Mayor Maurice A. Ferre
NOES: None.
38. CONFIRMING RESOLUTION: CHANGING THE REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING
FROM DECEMBER 23 TO DECEMBER 16; 1976,
Mayor Ferre: Reboso moves Item No. 42, Plummer seconds it; further discussion,
call the roll.
The following resolution was introduced by Commissioner Reboso, who
moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 76-1024
A RESOLUTION CHANGING THE REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING
OF DECEMBER 23, 1976 TO DECEMBER 16, 1976, AT 9:00 A.M.
(Here follows body of resolution, omitted here and on file
in the Office of the City Clerk).
Upon being seconded by Commissioner Plummer, the resolution was
passed and adopted by the following vote:
AYES; Commissioner Manolo Reboso
Commissioner J. L. Plummer, Jr.
Commissioner (Rev.) Theodore Gibson
Vice Mayor Rose Gordon
Mayor Maurice A. Fern
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39. fine DISCLSSSICN IMMt SCHEDULED APPEARANCE OF CHAIRMAN OF TA
CIVIL SERVICE BOARD - DEFERREDI
Mayor Ferret Now, ladies and gentlemen, what we have left, as I see my Ageftda4
Items 3 through 7, ...we have Items 9, 10, 11, 12 and we have everything else
but Items 39 and 43 through 49. 1 would like to inform the Commission that
Mr. Charles Huttoe talked to me and met with me yesterday and he told me that
it would be impossible and of serious imposition on his time for him to come to
the Commission Meeting this afternoon so I would like to have that matter
continued unless there is an objection by anybody. Let the record reflect that
that Item is continued, Item 49..so we won't take up Item 49 this afternoon; and
Item No. 45 has been withdrawn.
401 CC ' I�VDATIONS, FETI fVT PLAQUES
Item No. 7:
Mayor Ferre: It is always our pleasure to welcome our colleague from the City of
Miami Beach and a personal friend of mine, Mayor Harold Rosen,..you know you are
always welcome here. Are you the bearer of good news?
Mayor Rosen: Your Honor, please, the City of Miami Beach wishes to present a
Proclamation -I understand the City of Miami is extending one too- to declare
National Ileitis and Colitis Week for the week starting on November llth, and so
I am here and I really appreciate the opportunity of appearing in your Chambers
and with you and your Commission to present this Proclamation to these good
gentlemen who are with me. They'll introduce themselves if you wish, Sir.
Mayor Ferre: All right, Sir.
Dr. Ludwig: I am Dr. William Ludwig, from Miami Beach.
Dr. Kelser: Dr. Barton Kelser, from the University of Miami.
Mr. Groades: I am Jules Groades, from the National Committee for the Foundation
of Ileatis and Colitis, New York City.
Mayor Ferre: Well, Mr. Groades and Dr. Ludwig and Dr. Keiser, who accompany the
Honorable Mayor, if you come up here I think we can all make the presentations
and take all the pictures up here.
(MAYOR FERRE READS THE PROCLAMATION INTO THE RECORD).
Mayor Rosen: (INAUDIBLE AT BEGINNING)... to acknowledge these gentlemen here and
also the fact that people such as these people here are working to cure this
disease and or diseases. Of course the Proclamation reads just about the same
from the City of Miami Beach, Mr. Mayor.
Mayor Ferre: Mayor Rosen, while you are here, I would like to say that this
Commission in the past has always looked with a great sense of friendship towards
our colleagues in Miami Beach and now that we have a new City Manager and a lot of
exciting things happening here, I think there are a lot of opportunities for joint
action on the part of our Cities; for example, you are about to embark into the
construction of a new Marina, which I think is very exciting and very important,
we fully support, whole heartedly, ..and we want to improve our Marina and perhaps
expand it here ---perhaps we could make a joint effort, for example, we might use
your same architect,..or we might make some kind of a joint design so that we
function....I don't think it is any conflict at all..
Mayor Rosen: Not at all...
Mayor Ferre; I think, for example, in such areas as our development of Watson
Parks, as I told your Commission Council last year, we want to work very, very close
with you and as we develop these things, Mr. Grassie, I had previously requested
and instructed Paul Andrews to work with the City of Miami Beach at every single
step both with the development of our Convention Conference Center and Watson
Island because I think it is very essential that we do not duplicate what Miami
a.
Aks
NOV 11 1976►_
Aih hags:►that they be fully infothed as to What we ate doing; t don t wait
try turptises, 1 do not want them to read about it in the newspapers, 1 want net
ktiow exactly what we ate doing at every single step, and 1 want to teiterate to
e'en, Sir, that I think it is very important that you keep close contact with the
MlaMi Beach Manager and through him with the Commission and whenever you feel that
it is appropriate for us to have a joint meeting, I think on a yearly basis, of
every two years we ought to have a joint meeting with our Sister City, and we
ought to maybe spend a couple of hours just talking in general about joint problems.
We have Nora Swan here who is very interested in the arts, and she is in charge of
an important program of ours; we have an anwful lot of other joint things that
perhaps....And I know that J. L. in the past through the League of Cities here has
done a lot of joint work but, I don't think that there are any other two cities
that are more related or should work closer together than our two cities, and I
just want to take this opportunity , Mr. Manager, on this side of the Bay, to
tell you how very anxious we are to work with your Commission.
Mayor Rosen: Well, I certainly appreciate it, Mayor Ferre, and you may rest
assured that...and I know that your City Manager, even though he is new, he has
a good grasp of our situation at the Beach and I certainly appreciate it; and
I know that with the cooperation that you have always shown us and your Commission
we can make the Cities of Miami and Miami Beach really work together and we, of
course, I, of course, pledge to myself, to it and I know that we can really
accomplish many great things.
Mayor Ferre: We just want you to know that you have friends and associates.
Mayor Rosen: Thank you very much.
Commissioner Plummer: Mr. Mayor, I hope that at this time you will extend to
Mr. Mayor Rosen, as he has in the past, to join the Miami contingent in making
our bid for Super Bowl this coming March, so that you can extend that invitation
to him.
Mayor Ferre: That is so extended.
Mayor Rosen:
Item No. 3:
Mayor Ferre:
forward.
(MAYOR FERRE READS COMMENDATION TO JUDGE SATIN FOR HIS YEARS OF SERVICE, HAVING
SERVED AS A MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGE, FOR HIS DEDICATION AND CONTRIBUTION TO THE
WELFARE OF HIS COMMUNITY DURING HIS TENURE OF OFFICE).
Thank you very much, and I look forward to it.
Item No. 4:
Mayor Ferre: Will Mr. Robert E. Adams, of the Public Properties, step forward
please, and would Mrs. Adams join him.
(MAYOR PRESENTS PLAQUE TO ROBERT E. ADAMS UPON HIS RETIREMENT)
Commissioner Plummer: Mr. Mayor, I think it has to be said of this particular
gentleman, that he looked after us people down here, he took care of the Dinner
Key area and the Dinner Key situation so selflessly that I think we owe him a very
great thanks for the job well done and especially to the people here and around the
City Hall area. The few times that I had occasion to have dealings with him, has
service was outstanding and he was always trying to be as helpful to anyone as he
could and I would personally like to convey the thanks of this Commission to this
gentleman, and to wish him well in his retirement.
At this time I would like to ask the Honorable Dan Satin to come
Item No. 5:
Mayor Ferre: Would Mr. Jose Fieto step forward please, and any of his colleagues,
(MAYOR READS INTO THE RECORD A PRESENTATION OF AN ARCHITECTURE WEEK PROCLAMATION
RECEIVED BY MR. JOSE FIETO, PRESIDENT-ELECT, LOCAL AIA).
Item No. 6:
Mayor Ferre: Lauraine, why don't you join us up here?.,,Gordon,,.do yo4 Want to
join us?..Why don't you join us, please...
(MAYOR READS INTO THE RECORD LITTLE RIVER FESTIVAL WEEK PROCLAMATION)
Mayor Ferre: All right, is there anything else?
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Commissioner Plummer: Mr, Mayor, can I clarify a point before 'We go oflIs.
just for the record. In reference to S.R.O., Mr. Mayor, it gas my under..
standing that that was accepted for funding for this year contingent upon the
fact that we receive a commitment from the School Board that they were
that they were going to and would pick up the Program next year.
Mayor Ferre: Yes, I understand it that way,..that is the way I understood the
motion.
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Commissioner Plummer: So that we will have something in writing from the School
Board prior to this year's funding that they will and understand that they will
pick up their funding and will continue the Program next year 100% financed by
them.
Mayor Ferre: Yes, we understand the contingency. All right, before we get on
with the Agenda, let's ask Mr. Grassie.
Mr. Grassie: I wonder if before you move to the next item, Mr. Mayor, I need to
comment for you that that contingency is probably tantamount to not funding the
Program.
Mayor Ferre: Why do you say that?
Mr. Grassie: The basic problem that the School Board has with total funding is
that if they do it for Miami they have to do it for everybody. The reason that they
can defend funding the Program in Miami is because we put up part of the money.
Mayor Ferre: I think that is reasonable...
Mr. Grassie: ...if we put that kind of a contingency in, they are going to say
no way are we going to be able to make that kind of commitment...in my estimation.
Commissioner Plummer: That was surely not my understanding of the Motion that
passed this morning. Father Gibson in my estimation was very clear in stating
that he was not going to be sold cheap....
Mayor Ferre: No, no, no...wait a minute,..let's be straight, that was your idea
and we all accepted it...
Commissioner Plummer: ..Well, I spoke with Father, who was the maker of the Motion,
Mayor Ferre: I understand that you spoke with Father, and he accepted it and I
accepted it, the point nevertheless being that the Manager is saying that he does
not think that that would be accepted, therefore, on that basis, I would respect-
fully recommend that Father Gibson and you, as the second of the motion, that we
leave it that way with an additional sentence that if they do not accept that, that
we still would fund it this year and we would cross that bridge again next year,
because I don't think that we can afford to be going back and forth....we can't
play mary-go-round on this thing....Either the Program is good or it is not good.
Commissioner Plummer: Mr. Mayor, it is not a matter of us playing wary -go -round
with them, it's been the other way around...
Mayor Ferre:...I realize that.
Commissioner Plummer: Now, all I am asking is..that the maker of the motion
and the way he understood it, that's the way I understood it, and that I hope that
motion is what is going to prevail.
Mayor Ferre: Well, Father, you were the maker of the motion.
Commissioner Gibson: Mr. Mayor, let me say..I would hope we would make our posi-.
tion very clear to the School. Board and if the School Board insist that they do
not wish to fund the Program would I would hope that you and I --when I say you and
1, I mean the members of the Commission-- and the Manager, ..the Program is in
process, all right, complete this year's work, you know that you have no money
coming next year,...come hell or high water, there is no money, and that point
nobody could then call us bad boys,..because I think that the School Board ought
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theft to do a tesponsibility that the Charter of the State of Florida gives
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GOMMitsioner Plummet: Now, what you ate saying then Father, if I under'stafd
you Correctly. is that we will fund 50% of it this year....
ComMissioner Gibson:...only, and not another dime. Mt. Grassie, please under
stand, Theodore Gibson is not going to vote for any money next year, not for
that, because we want to make it clear. I think that the School Board has the
responsibility of educating, that's what the Charter says, and if the School
Board finds that it can better or best accomplish its goals educating our
children by having this sort of a facility, they ought to make this a must
and to tell me that because Coral Gables does not do it they are not going to
do it....I don't run the school system in Coral Gables, they run it, o.k.?
And I think we need to get a hard nose with some of these agencies, otherwise
they would do us just what like did us about some other things.
Mayor Ferre: Is that clear now, Mr. Plummer?
Commissioner Plummer: It's fine with me, as long as it is understood.
Mayor Ferre: Then there is no contingency on their accepting the funding next
year.
Commissioner Plummer: I'll go along with that, no contingency except in their
first allocation of any dollars that they have a letter -and I want a copy of
it- that that is fully on the record.
42. PEF OE AL APPEARANCE: BARRY KUTUN, DADE DELEGATION i
Mayor Ferre: Ladies and gentlemen, is there anybody here on Item No. 8?...You
are here on Item No. 8.
Commissioner Plummer: Well, he is here in favor of it, it has already been
passed. You are not in opposition...
Mayor Ferre: Is anybody here in opposition to Item No. 8?...Is anybody for or
against?
(UNIDENTIFIED PERSON): Mr. Mayor, I would like to...
Commissioner Plummer: For the record, your name and mailing address.
Representative I would just like to tell you that this week I had the opportunity
Barry Kutun: to be elected Chairman of the Dade Delegation and I want to tell
you how much I look forward to working with the City of Miami Commission which has
been really tremendous in their support for our legislative delegation, both fund-
ingwise and every other wise; we really never have been turned down by this City
in its support. I would like to alert you again that December 2, which you know,
we are having our Legislative Weekend down in Miami, it is going to be held on
Miami Beach and we will tour Miami and the rest of the community. Mark your calendars
because you all are invited'at the various functions and we certainly want you there.
We want you to be there to meet the other legislators from around the States so
hopefully we will look forward to having you there that weekend.
Mayor Ferre: Barry, I want to say that we are all very happy and proud that you
will be our Legislative Chairman for our Delegation and I want to tell how important
I think this upcoming session is going to be, and we would like the opportunity --
whenever you think it is appropriate, whenever you have your hearings-- to make a
presentation of the two or three major .legislative matters that we have. I want to
tell you that last year we were extremely proud of the support that we got from our
Delegation on what was our number one priority, which was the Tax Abatement and
Tax Increment Plan. I am sorry that it went down the drain, I think it is important
to point out that we carried it in Dade County and that we also carried it in broward
and Palm Beach Counties, and that we carried it in most of our larger communities,
unfortunately, that wasn't true throughout the State and we lost it State-wide. I
think it is an educational process, I think the Tampa newspaper and the Gobernor may
have been to a certain degree correct that we should have the enabling legislation
before the public, and I think perhaps that may have been a valid criticism and
that may have been the reason we lost it, so therefore, I certainly hope that once
we get the enabling legislation which has now been written, I understand Mr. Jacobs,
€ California, now has sumitted his recommendations and once you ,ia e. 3one
:hro"ugh it and you have agreed on it, I wouldhope that we move again on it.
Now Nancy Harrington, Who is not the life -blood of the Bill but was the sponsot,
bfiginally, is not longer on the House, and I would certainly hope that you would
take it upon yourself, and, if not you, perhaps you might get somebody to be the
'ehatpion for this thing, because it is an important task, and I think this Cote-
thission is goin; to want to....we went about it once and we struck, we have got
a strike, but that does not mean we are struck out.
Representative You have my assurance that the Delegation will make that a
Barry Kutun: priority item, the Delegation was 100% in support of it, we
really did not get too much resistance throughout the Session, we moved the
legislation and went on to the Constitutional Amendment; if there was something
that we failed to do with the Administration, with the Executive Branch, in making
it clear and getting this enabling legislation..you know, like the cart before the
horse or the horse before the cart, we will work with you again and I promise you,
it will be a priority issue. Those cities in Dade County and the County itself
have supported us overwhelmingly and the Delegation feels, really I will tell you,
100% in support of all of your major programs.
Mayor Ferre: Thank you, and we will be back to you and, as I say, request
date on which we can perhaps have a half -an -hour of your time...
Rep. Kutun: You will have that opportunity.
Commissioner Plummer: Barry, let me make one point this Commission took about a
month ago. And that is, I'll just briefly mention it to you, that we need proper
funding for the Detox Program in Dade County; and I hope you will look into that.
and consider that because it is very important to us, especially in the downtown
area.
Mayor Ferre: Either that or we want to wipe out the Kenny Myers Bill because,
you know, either we are going to have the right and the ability to put drunks
in jail or we want some proper funding because what they are doing is creating
a major, major social, human and criminal problem.
Rep. Kutun: We are well aware of that problem, and you know, the Dade Delegation
has supported the Myers' Act 100% and unfortunately we have not had the proper
funding, and you are absolutely correct, without the proper funding the Bill
probably...I mean, the law might as well be abolished because it is impossible
to impose that kind of responsibility on you without the funding...
Mayor Ferre: Absolutely, if we don't get proper funding we might as well go back
and make it a criminal act and put those drunks in jail.
Rep. Kutun: I know you participate in the Coordinating Council, I know one of their
major priorities was that legislation out in California which stated basically that
if we mandate anything that the State should fund it or at least, you know, make
sure that it is funded before we pass any kinds of legislation placing restrictions...
Mayor Ferre: Amen to that...
Rep. Kutun: ....and hopefully that will be another priority issue at the Delegation.
Commissioner Plummer: Fine, thank you.
Mayor Ferre: All right, is there anybody here on Items 13 through 38?
(INAUDIBLE COMMENT)
Mayor Ferre: All right, would you stand up and tell us what you are here on,.
(INAUDIBLE COMMENT) It is already passed.
Commissioner Plummer: Are you with Wackenhut? (INAUDIBLE COMMENT) Well, it was
awarded to Wackenhut.
Mayor Ferre: Well, what happened was that we did not have anything to do this
morning, for a change, and we moved right along and passed all these things.
(INAUDIBLE COMMENT) Well you are correct, and technically if you want us to go
through the discussion we will be happy to do it.
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Comeabaionet Plummet Ahybody her ofi 40, 41
INSTRUCT CITY MANAGER To FILE LAWSUIT AGAINST THE MIAMI DOLPHINS To
RESOLVE THEIR usE OF THE ORANGE 130WL STAOIUMi
Mayor Ferre: 49 has been deferred, Mr. Huttoe said he could not make it and
therefore his item has been deferred, at his request. All right, if that
is the case, we are pretty far ahead and I would like to take a moment, Mr.
Manager, and ask-- did Commissioner Reboso send a memorandum in the last few
days about the Orange Bowl and Mr. Robby and the Dolphins and have you
you know.., season is kind of getting on, and I remember a young man by the
name of Theodore Gibson who one time made a prediction, he said, -you know,
you are going to find yourselves at the end of the season and this guy is going
to have out -smarted us one more time and I'm ready to lock the door, you know,
that was kind of taken as a strong statement, I even thought of it as strong,
and I usually don't feel that way, but by God he was right, and here we are
getting close to the end and still horsing around, so, I'd like to know from the
City Attorney and from you where we stand and where we are going.
Mr. Grassie: I think, Mr. Mayor, that the City Attorney could speak to the
problem of progress or what would need to be done in order for us to move the
action in court, what I could speak to is a question of the negotiations.
Frankly, until we have,in my estimation, until we have the kind of policy
setting session that I talked to the City Commission about a month and a half
ago, it is my estimation that it is going to be very difficult to make any
serious progress in negotiations. The reason is this, Mr. Mayor, before the
City and the City Commission can come to any kind of a serious agreement with
Mr. Robby, we have to know whether it is your intention to view the Orange Bowl
as a long term commitment of the City, whether you view that as a middle run
3- -5 years kind of a facility, whether their contention that we ought to be
in partnership doing something new is serious....
Mayor Ferre: Well, Mr. Grassie, this is a long, difficult,..you know, a long-time
conversation; we might have some time later on this afternoon or we can move as
quickly as I hope we can through the rest of this Agenda and maybe spend 15 or 20
minutes on it...
Mr. Grassie: I am not suggesting Mr. Mayor that we solve that now, but what I
am telling you is that until we feel that we are ready you as a policy -setting
body are ready to make some of those decisions...we are going to be negotiating
sort of without a rudder.
Mayor Ferre: All right, Sir. Let's hear from Mr. Knox because really, the more
immediate thing, is where we stand on the legal situation, that is something that
of course we need to move on immediately.
Mr. Knox: Mr. Mayor, members of the Commission, first of all, we have checked
the Court's file. In that file there are nine surety bonds in the amout of
$45,000 each; now if once again, Father Gibson's statement was prophetic, then
that would be evidence that the other side is contemplating negotiations extending
through the end of the season. One of the terms of the Temporary Injunction was
that by each home game there would be posted a bond into the Registry of the Court
in the amount of $45,000, and already there are nine, which I am sure would cover
all of the Dolphins home games including exhibition season. Now, there are mecha-
nisms whereby we can seek to have the Temporary Injunction vacated and proceed with
the litigation. Our office has investigated these possibilities and at this point
we are waiting for some representation either by the Manager or the Commission
that the mandate of the Court to continue to negotiate has been satisfied from the
City's point of view and in the City's estimation there has been, to this point,
no agreement, and there is no agreement contemplated in the near future.
yot Ferret Now, that's exactly Why 1 stopped the Tanager frot continuing the
fatement eVen though it might be too late because what you have just said into
the tecord is exactly what.....i.f I were....some other attorney, would quote;
gild at that point we are at the end of the season and then, of course, there is
to pressure on Mr. Robby until next year, which in fact really is where I think we
ate going anyway...so you may be just facing reality, that's all.
Commissioner Plummer: It was my understanding when we corrected the Ordinance
in which the Temporary Injunction was granted, that the minute that that correc-
tion was made that we were going in and asking for a rehearing to ask that the
Teinporary Injunction be lifted.
Mayor Ferre: Well, that's exactly the point, and let me specify, Mr. Knox, let
us not confuse one thing with the other. We sent a bill of 15% for the use of the
Orange Bowl. Now, Mr. Robbie doesn't want to pay that and as far as this Com-
mission is concerned until he comes to a long-term firm agreement, then that's
what he has got to pay. Now, he has gone in there and he has gotten an injunc-
tion against us and he has posted a bond for $45,000 for 9 games, and what I am
saying is that we ought to pursue the payment of 157.,...as of today, for the use
of the Orange Bowl, period. Now, what comes in the future, comes in the future,
but the man has played games with us, refused to negotiate in good faith, it is
certainly not our fault, and I think it is time for us to go to the court, ask
the Judge to lift the temporary injunction, rule on our demand one way or the
other...pay 15% which I think we can justify and let's get on with this thing...
If he rules against us then we will have to go back and as far as I am concerned
we will have to do the next reasonable thing. But then I doubt very much if the
Court is going to take upon itself the legislative responsibility which is none
of the Court's business. The Court is not in business to set rates, that is not
their problem. All they can judge is whether or not we are being arbitrary and
unjust and unilateral. The fact is that it is our Stadium and the fact is that
the amounts of money paid by Mr. Robbie hardly were enough to even pay for the
upkeep and maintenance and depreciation, so...
Commissioner Plummer: Plus we are having to lay out all the money while the
money is tied up in bonds...
Mayor Ferre: And it is just patently unfair for us to be taking it out of the
citizens' pockets, and if we don't get on with it that's exactly what is happening
and I don't think any judge, I don't care how friendly he may be to Dan Paul or
Thompson or whoever the lawyers are on this thing, can look cynically upon this;
he has got to recognize that he is dealing with the peoples' money. So I....the
question is we must pursue this forthwith, posthaste, tomorrow if possible, and
bring this thing to a head. And one thing, that with all due respect to you
Mr. Manager, one thing has nothing to do with the other. In my humble opinion,
I think we are talking about 'present', the fact that we are not talking about
the future is not our fault, it is Mr. Robbie's fault; and you may question
that and you may say that we are partly to blame, and I would accept that, but
that has nothing to do with the immediate problem before us. And I think that
the City Attorney has been instructed and I would need to know why he has not
finalized this action on that, - not you personally Mr. Knox.
Mr. Knox: But I may point out, Mr. Mayor, as circumstances would have it,the City
agreed to an injunction without a hearing on the first instance. Now, one of the
priorities has caused this City Attorney's concern - it was the Resolution of the
Orange Bowl problem. At the same time, pursuant to that injunction the judge
instructed the parties to continue to negotiate a rate about the use of the Orange
Bowl by the Dolphins. Now, having received an instruction to proceed forthwith
--the City Attorney's office is prepared to do so.
Commissioner Plummer:
I'll move it.
Mayor Ferre: What is it you are moving?
Commissioner Plummer: "forthwith".,,move „ ,,
Mayor Ferre: ...the negotiations?,..
Commissioner Plummer; No, the St�C.
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Knox: No, he is talking about...I hope he is talking about the suit...
star 'ette: Fluster moves ....Reboso seconds, further discussion...
Mrs. Gordon: Mt. Knox, specifically would you say...specifically what actiott
are We taking.. so that there will be no misunderstandings...
Mayor Ferre: The Motion is, Rose, that this City Commission instructs the City
Attorney to immediately go to Court in finalizing this lawsuit and bring it to d
conclusion,....one way or the other..let us find out where we stand. If the Com-
mission does not own the Stadium and we don't have anything to do with it and the
courts can arbitrarily tell us when to open it and what rates to charge for it,
then I think we should deed the Orange Bowl over to the Court and let the judge
run it; otherwise, let us get on with this thing, and I don't even know who the
judge is so I am not casting any expressions on any particular judge. You know,
there are some pretty powerful lawyers around here and you can get an awful lot
of things done, so let us get this thing to a head...And then if those powerful
lawyers are going to prevail fine, but let's get that open so we can move on.
Because these guys can tie you in Court forever and that is part of the game...
You know, Mr. Robbie plays two kinds of games, one kind he plays on the greenfield
and the other kind he plays right here, in this room. O.k., call the roll.
The following motion was introduced by Commissioner Plummer, who moved its
adoption.
MOTION NO. 76-1025
A MOTION INSTRUCTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO INSTITUTE THE NECESSARY
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS AGAINST THE MIAMI DOLPHINS IN CIRCUIT COURT AT
THE EARLIEST POSSIBLE DATE TO RESOLVE THE MATTER OF THE USE OF THE
ORANGE BOWL STADIUM.
Upon being seconded by Commissioner Gibson, the motion was passed and
adopted by the following vote -
AYES: Commissioner Manolo Reboso
Commissioner J. L. Plummer, Jr.
Commissioner (Rev.) Theodore Gibson
Vice Mayor Rose Gordon
Mayor Maurice A. Ferre
NOES: None.
44. MISCELLANEOUS - A) PAYMENT of $5,000 ON VIRGINIA KEY;
DISCUSSION B) DOUBLE TAXATION;
ITEMS: C) ACQUISITION OF F.E.D. PROPERTY.
Mayor Ferre: All right, do we have any other important pocket items?
Commissioner Plummer: Mr. Mayor, I would like to ask the City Attorney and the
Manager...I read with great distaste in the Miami Daily News about three days ago,
an article that stated that the Metropolitan Dade County,that little outfit across
the railroad tracks, has now assumed the posture that they have no intentions of
paying us for the property on Virginia Key,...Now, Mr. Manager, I think we ought
to bring the Commission up to what are the facts and then let the Commission make
a policy as to how we ought to proceed....
Mayor Ferre: What was that again?...
Commissioner Plummer: The article in the paper stated that because we did not
check with Metro as to where we were going to put out Convention Facility, and
their great unhappiness because we are not placing it in their so-called Govern-
went Center, that they don't feel now that they are going to pay us for the
55 acres on Virginia Key which they are using to expand the sewage facility..,.
Mayor Ferre: I don't believe that....
Commissioner Plummer; ,..did I misread the article Mr, Grassie?
Mtn Grassie: You did not Misread the article Commissioner. Unfortunately
you) like many of us) are a victim of very port reporting.
Cob niSsionet Plummer: I am asking you to clarify,...that is the attidle
I Lead.
Mr. Grassie: That is exactly what you read, but the article is wry erroteotS1
The report was gathered from a relatively junior member of the staff at Dade
County and it does not reflect the intention of the Administration over there
and I can assure you that from the Manager's Office on down that is not the kind
of recommendation that they intend to make to their County Commission...
Mayor FErre: I'd be very surprised.
Commissioner Plummer: Well, I am happy to hear that.
Mayor Ferre: They are pretty blatant about things but that would
something...
Mrs. Gordon: ...Wasn't the disputed amount $1.5 million?
Mr. Grassie: Yes.
Mrs. Gordon: ..and wasn't that the matter that Commissioner Plummer is really
addressing himself to?...that they did say that we did not locate ourselves in
4' the Government Center that therefore, that $1.5 for the land acquisition was
something that they thought we might not be entitled to..because they really
only intended to let us use the land and that we would therefore build a building
on their land that they provide it in Government Center?...
Mayor Ferre: That was not the agreement....
Mrs. Gordon: No, it was not, but that is what the newspaper reported.
Mayor Ferre:...O.k., but I want to tell you, I'm the guy who started the whole
thing and I am the guy who negotiated with Jack Orr and it is on the record
because the tape recorder was on...
Mrs. Gordon: I would wonder if..was the paper erroneous in that part of it?...
Mr. Grassie: I am not clear as to what part of your statement you are thinking
about Commissioner.
Mrs. Gordon: The $1.5 million which is being disputed.
Mr. Grassie: That's correct...that's correct...No, they are only talking about
the million and a half.
Mrs. Gordon: Are they of the opinion that they do not have to fulfill that agree-
ment?
Mr. Grassie: They are not of that opinion.
Mrs. Gordon: O.k.
Commissioner Plummer: Well, let me ask a more important question, Mr. Grassie.
Have they paid any of the money?
Mr. Grassie: They have not paid any of the money.
Commissioner Plummer: ..and, as I recall, the arrangement that we had with Metro,-
politan Dade County it was very, very clear as to how the payments would be made.
Mayor Ferre: Do they have title to the property?
Mr, Grassie; Yes.
Mayor Ferre: How can they have title to the property if we don't get paid?'mE
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Commissioner Plummer; I want to make this point because I was j
home how clear and concise those payments were to be made.
Mayor Ferre: Those people are unbelieable...
OMftibiliftet PlU at: NO*, you see, this is the point I Wait tb get at, becaue'e
-tale,o1.yOu cart argue about what they did and what they didnIt do...but the long
fid the tall of it is that we have not got the money. Now, t am going to bring
up another point, Mr. Grassie. I would like your assurance, Sir, that they have
tot over done on the additional 55 acres. I drove there last week and drove every
itch of that property and it looks like to me that their addition is a lot larger
than the original, it was only supposed to be a duplication, so that is the second
point I want to make,that I want you to get somebody to check that out, that they
have not gone beyond the total of 110 acresNow, the second point that I was
trying to bring out...(INAUDIBLE COMMENT) Mr. Grassie, I am sure that you don't
have a contract with you, but I know that it was very clear because I was in fear
of just exactly what has happened - that they were not going to pay us, which would
(lull and void that contract if they did not pay us on subsequent days. Now, Mr.
Mayor, I dont' know how strong you feel on this, but I'll tell you something, the
Way I feel about it, this is just one more cut into the apple that they are trying
to take, and if we have to go to Court to make them live up to their just debts,
I'm willing to do it if the Manager tells me they have not lived up to their com-
mitment.
Mayor Ferre: I would like to recommend the following. I think that there is
absolutely no question that the staff at Metropolitan Dade County has acted....and
I measure these words-- has acted dishonorably, those are strong words, has acted
dishonorably. By that I mean, with intention to deceive in the past, and they
have deceived...that is dishonesty. Now, I am not saying that Ray Good acted dis-
honestly, I am saying that there are people out there who acted in manners of sub-
terfuge...; and the difference is that stealing from the City of Miami is easier
than stealing from a private citizen, but it is the same thing, really, morally
and legally. Now, we have a new County Manager coming, Mr. Grassie, I would recom-
mend before we go to Court....he'll be here in another couple of weeks...would you
make a list of all the monies that are owed to the City of Miami..after all the
legal tricks and subterfuges that these people have been...playing games with us;
and if we bring this matter to a head very, very quickly upon the arrival of the
new County Manager. I think to do it before then would be a complete waste of
time, you'll get the same run around, you'll get the same nebulous answers, you'll
get the same lies and deceptions that you..that this City has gotten for years
and those people feel that, somehow, even though the people of Miami voted against
consolidation, that there should be consolidation anyway...and they don't feel that
they owe the City of Miami anything...the only thing that they owe the City of
Miami is that the City of Miami should turn over and die...And they feel it is
going to happen anyway so why should they force the issue...
Commissioner Plummer: The only way we could roll over and die is if we pay all the
debts first..
Mayor Ferre: In the meantime., nothing has happened. So I would recommend,
strongly, that you put this in a memorandum form, bring it to the Commission,
submit to Mr. Stierheim when he arrives and give him a month or so and perhaps
in January if we don't see any action we may have to go to Court again. We are
going to be in Court an awful lot against Metro the way things are shaping up.
Mayor Ferre: O.k., let's go back to the Regular Agenda.
45, SECOND READING ORDINANCE: FIXING MILLAGE AND LEVYING TAXES IN
THE CITY OF MIAMI FOR FISCAL YEAR 197E-4977
Mayor Ferre: Item No. 9, on second reading, Fixing the Millage and Levying Taxes
in the City of Miami for Fiscal Year 1976-1977. Is there anybody who wants to
speak on this?
Commissioner Plummer: Mr. Mayor, I have to speak but I'll wait until the public
has spoken.
Mayor Ferre: Is there any member of the public or of the audience present here
who wants to speak on the second reading of this Ordinance?,.,Mr. Plummer.
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issioner Plummer: Mr. Mayor, t have to --by duty bound- feel that I must bring
eut attention something which is a Memo which unfortunately was not asked of
fir, Znox until around the 1st, he immediately replied but I was not given a copy
ifit l later. Mr. Mayor, I bring to your attention that area in relation to Pension
t which the present Ordinances are in two phases quite clear, number one, the
preterit Ordinances call for 20 year -funding, it is proposed through this budget
to go to 35 years and I will not go into again my strong objections to the 35 years.
But that number one, Mr. Mayor, is in fact in violation and I do not think that the
budget can be adopted. Number two, there is a section 41-408 in which the sole •
authority is given by Ordinance to the Pension Board to set the contribution for
the City's contribution to the Pension Fund. Mr. Knox was asked to address him-
Self to that question and if I can try to be brief. -and if I'm wrong, please
correct me- that Mr. Knox says that that is correct but that, of course, as always,
-'the ultimate authority is that of the Commission and they can do as they see fit
and they can change the Ordinance. My only question, Mr. Mayor, is in these two
areas, -can the City, legally, adopt a budget today in violation of which I feel
is two areas that are in violation with the Ordinance over the budget? So, I bring
that to your attention as well as to that of the City Attorney, which I have done
previously, and I'm speaking to a motion here which both Boards were furnished a
copy of. I haven't heard the answer from Mr. Knox, I have the answer of a memo
but the question now has to be,- can the Commission today adopt a budget which is
itt violation of at least two Ordinances?
Mayor Ferre: Since the questions you ask are legal questions, I will ask Mr. Knox
to answer these questions that you are posing.
Mr. Knox: I'll respond to the second question first and after I finish I'll ask
Mr. Plummer to repeat the first question inasmuch as it was not the subject matter
of a legal opinion from the Law Department. With respect to the question that
Mr. Plummer asked as to whether or not the adoption of the budget would constitute
a violation of the Pension Ordinance, specifically Section 41-408, sub -section (c),
the opinion which was rendered by the office of the City Attorney expresses the
position that the recommendation which was made by the Retirement Board with
respect to how much would be funded, was merely a recommendation. As authority
for that proposition we cited Section 89 of the Charter which provides, among other
things, that the City Commission may make contributions of public monies on such
terms and conditions as it may see fit and shall make rules and regulations for
the management, investment and administration of such fund or funds. The City
Attorney's office has taken the position that the City Commission is not bound by
a recommendation which was made by the Retirement Board with respect to the amount
that should be funded in the Pension and the provision which Commissioner Plumper
is citing points out the mechanism whereby are the tools that will be used by the
Board in order to make its recommendation but there is not language to indicate
that the Commission is bound by the recommendations that are made by the Board and
the Commission, at its discretion, may fix such amounts as it deems necessary and
the enactment of the Budget Ordinance would represent an amount which is reflective
of the discretion as exercised by the Commission.
Mayor Ferre: Therefore, the conclusion is that Mr. Plummer's point....you disagree
with Mr. Plummer's point in that we can vote upon this.
Mr. Knox: To vote the budget would not be a violation of this particular provision.
Commissioner Plummer: That is not my point, Mr. Mayor, it was my question. The
only reason it was raised, Mr. Mayor, is that the wording of the present Ordinance
is that "the City shall" which we know and have discussed before.., it doesn't say
may it says "shall" which is mandatory not permissive. The second point is that
the present Ordinance calls for a 20-year funding and we are adopting contributions
based on 35 years.
Mayor Ferre: We did that last year...
Commissioner Plummer: No, no we didn't..we didn't change the Ordinance, we changed
the adoption of the funding, and once again the same question, Mr. Knox, is can the
City adopt a budget today without changing the Ordinance first. That is the question.
Mr, Knox: In answer to that question the opinion of the Law Department is, yes,
and at the same time I will refer the Commission to a previous section of the
Pension Ordinance which provides as follows: "at least once in each three-year
period, the Board shall call an actuarial investigation to be made into the mor-
tality, service and compensation c periente of the members and beneficiaries of the
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Retirement System and taking into ccount ta, rLF,L.r_s k) VS LtLi)L
the Board shall adopt for the Retirement System such mortality service and other
tables as shall be deemed necessary and shall (key word ) recommend for adoption
the necessary rates of contribution," (Emphasis added),
Mr Grassie: As one additional point of information, Mr. Mayor, assuming that the
City Commission adopts the budget today, the Ordinance modification has already
been drafted and put on your Agenda for the 18th, that is, assuming that you do
adopt the budget.
Mayor Ferre: All right, are both of your questions satisfied?
Commissioner Plummer: ...both of those questions...Mr. Mayor, just for the record,
I want Mr. Grassie...once again, it has been asked that the monies for the medical
re-evaluation of people presently out on disability of $40,000 has been reinstated
in the budget?
Mr. Grassie: That's correct.
Mayor Ferre: All right. Are there further questions on the second reading?
Previous reading was introduced by Commissioner Reboso, and seconded by Gibson,
Reboso moves, Gibson seconds, would you the read the Ordinance.
Mx. Knox: (READS ORDINANCE INTO THE RECORD AS STATED BELOW).
AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED -
AN ORDINANCE DEFINING AND DESIGNATING THE TERRITORIAL LIMITS
OF THE CITY OF MIAMI FOR THE PURPOSE OF TAXATION; FIXING THE
MILLAGE AND LEVYING TAXES IN THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, FOR
THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 1976, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER
30, 1977, PROVIDING THAT IF ANY SECTION, CLAUSE OR SUBSECTION
SHALL BE DECLARED UNCONSTITUTIONAL, IT SHALL NOT AFFECT THE
REMAINING PROVISIONS.
Passed on its first reading by title at the meeting of October 19,
1976, was taken up for its second and final reading by title and adoption.
On motion of Commissioner Reboso, seconded by Commissioner Gibson, the ordinance
was thereupon given its second and final reading by title and passed and adopted
by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioner Manolo Reboso
Commissioner (Rev.) Theodore R. Gibson
Mayor Maurice A. Ferre
NOES: Commissioner J. L. Plummer, Jr.*
Vice Mayor Rose Gordon
ABSENT: None.
*Commissioner Plummer: Instead of going on to a 15 minute speech, I'll sum it
up as I have in the past - I think this City is faced with going to the poor
house in a Cadillac. I vote no.
SAID ORDINANCE WAS DESIGNATED ORDINANCE NO. 8588
46, SECOND READING ORDINANCE: MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CITY OF MIAMI
FISCAL YEAR 1976-1977.
Mayor Ferre; Item No. 10, on second reading, Making Appropriations for the City
of Miami for the Fiscal Year 1976-1977, as amended, because we amended it this
morning, with regard to the SRO Program. This Ordinance was passed on first
reading on October 19, 1976, introduced by Reboso, seconded by Gibson. Do you
move it again?
Commissioner Plummer: Mr. Mayor, there were other revisions,
Mayor Ferre; Well, that's why 1 said "as amended,"
as I recall,,,,
f
•
Cohtuissionet Plummer: Well, but other than SRO,....the Greater Miami Trai.ic
Association was one, as I recall....
Mayot Fette: Well, there were a whole bunch of theta i as I recall.
Cothmissionet Plummet: O.k., as amended.
Mayor Fette: Father Gibson seconds,..futther diacUssioi,tead the
AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED-
AN ORDINANCE MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
SEPTEMBER 30, 1977, AS AMENDED, PROVIDING THAT IF ANY SECTION,
CLAUSE, OR SUBSECTION SHALL BE DECLARED UNCONSTITUTIONAL, IT
SHALL NOT AFFECT THE REMAINING PROVISIONS, REPEALING ALL ORDI-
NANCES, OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH.
Passed on its first reading by title at the meeting of October 19,
1976, was taken up for its second and final reading by title and adoption.
On motion of Commissioner Reboso, seconded by Commissioner Gibson, the
ordinance was thereupon given its second and final reading by title and
passed and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioner Manolo Reboso
Commissioner (Rev.) Theodore R. Gibson
Mayor Maurice A. Ferre
NOES: Commissioner J. L. Plummer, Jr.
Vice Mayor Rose Gordon
ABSENT None.
SAID ORDINANCE WAS DESIGNATED ORDINANCE NO. 8589
Mayor Ferre: Let the record reflect that a copy of this Ordinance is before
all member of the Commission and available to the public.
47, BRIEF DISCUSSION ITEM:
CITY COMMISSION TO BE ADVISED OF DEPART-
MENTAL BUDGETARY ADJUSTMENTS BY THE
CITY MANAGER.
Commissioner Plummer: Now, Mr. MaxL , I, as a special request to me, I disagree
with the budget and I disagree with a motion made by you, I still disagree, but
I'm going to ask a favor, in which you gave the purview to the Manager of
making the cuts within the Department across the Board where I have a very serious
problem, Mr.- anager, is at leaving it at the Manager's full discretion, without
approval of this Commission. I think that it is only fair, and I think Mr.
Grassie would do this anyhow but I want to make sure that it is done - that this
Commission, no later than the 1st of every month, be made fully aware of how, and
why and where those cuts are taking place. I think it is only fair that we
should be fully apprised....
Mayor Ferre: Do you have any objections to that?...
Mr. Grassie: No, on the contrary, Mr. Mayor, I would suggest and certainly
recommend to you that once we design the cuts, based on departmental recom-
mendations, that in fact we bring all of those to you and ask for your approval
of them. I would like to bring them as a package to you and ask that you pass
on them so that you should have full opportunity to discuss them.
Commissioner Plummer: That is music to my ears and I could not ask for any more
than that.
Mayor Ferre:. Do you want that in the form of a motion?
CoMmissioner Plummer: No, I have his word, and his word is his b.
NOV 1119/6
. Fast ZINC ORDINANCE; SALE OP BEER AND WINE WITHIN
BICENTENNIAL AND BAYFRONT PARKS'
Igor Vette: Item No. 11, which is a First Reading Ordinance providing for the
gale of beer and wine within Bicentennial Park. Is there anybody here who Would
like to speak on that item? Are there any objectors?
Commissioner Plummer: Clarification so that at a later time we don't get ripped
apart--- Mr. Grassie, how would we answer the statement that says, fine, you are
going to allow the sale of beer and wine in Bicentennial Park but you arl going to
prohibit it in Kennedy Park and you are going to prohibit it in Coconut Grove Park
--how do we answer that question, Sir?
Mayor Ferre: It hasn't come before us.
Commissioner Plummer: Well, you see, I'm sure it is going to. It has in the past.
Mr. Grassie: I think the important thing, Commissioner, is that the sale of
beer and wine is permitted in the Parks only in conjunction with the rest of the
operation and to the extent that you do not have a restaurant operation in some
of the other parks that may be brought to your attention, that, on the face of
it, will be -I think- sufficient explanation.
Commissioner Plummer: So, in other words, I am to understand that this is beer
and wine sold in Bicentennial Park only from a restaurant.
Mr. Grassie: Now, that does cover, for example, the restaurant operation that
you intend to establish in the new part of Bayfront Park, which will be an out-
door kind of a restaurant, yes,...but a restaurant operation.
Commissioner Plummer: O.k., fine.
Commissioner Gordon: We have heard some people's concerns with regard to the
matter of beer and wine in the park, and particularly, downtown park. Whether
or not that is going to enhance the problem that we already have in the down-
town area....
Mayor Ferre: Bring all the winos down to the Park,...that's one place to keep
them, and that way we may not need so much State funding..(LAUGHTER)
Commissioner Plummer: Well, Mr. Grassie, let me ask one further question. This
will be beer and wine which only will be able to be consumed in the restaurant
facility...
Mr. Grassie: On the premises,...that's correct.
Commissioner Plummer: On the premises of the restaurant.
Mayor Ferre: In little brown bags.
Commissioner Gordon: Is there any way of limiting it to the sale of food?
Mr. Grassie: You mean, ..could we say that a person cannot buy
if they don't buy food?
a beer or wine
Commissioner Gordon: Yes, something to say that they could not walk away from
the place with a....
Mr. Grassie: I don't think that that is....
Mayor Ferre: Look, I realize that we have a potential danger, but let me tell
you. We are trying to make Miami another city like Rio, Buenos Aires, London,
Paris,...they've got winos there too, you know,..and maybe they don't have the
Myers' Bill to contend with but, you knave,., that is the kind of a place that I
hope to God I can take my family on Sunda;, and I personally don't like Coca-Cola
even though --now with Jinirny Carter in I've began to eat peanuts, so maybe 1'l1
start drinking Coca-Cola...
Commissioner Plummer: Well, I'll be darn if we are going to serve moonshine,
(LAUGHTER)..
Mayor Ferre: We are going to put this on a eQncession basically,
I would assume,
Is there a motion?..
Comffdssioner Plummer: Mr. Mayor, since it will be consumed only ift a testautait
oft premises, I'll move it.
Mayor Ferre: There is a motion and a second, further discussion on it. Mead the
Ordinance. (MR. KNOX READ ORDINANCE INTO THE RECORD).
AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED -
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 39-61 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, TO PERMIT SALE AND CONSUMPTION OF BEER AND
WINE AT BICENTENNIAL AND BAYFRONT PARKS WITHIN CITY RESTAURANT
FACILITIES THEREIN DURING HOURS PRESCRIBED BY CITY ORDINANCE
AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL CITY ORDINANCES AND STATE LAWS
PRESENTLY APPLICABLE IN THE FUTURE AND FURTHER PROVIDING THAT
ONLY LICENSED OPERATORS OF CITY RESTAURANT FACILITIES MAY BRING
BEER AND WINE INTO SAID PARKS; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS
THEREOF IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND PROVIDING
A SEVERABILITY PROVISION.
Was introduced by Commissioner Plummer and seconded by Commissioner
Reboso and passed on its first reading by title by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioner Manolo Reboso
Commissioner J. L. Plummer, Jr.
Commissioner (Rev.) Theodore Gibson
Vice Mayor Rose Gordon
Mayor Maurice A. Ferre
NOES: None.
The City Attorney read the ordinance into the public record
and announced that copies were available to the members of the City
Commission and to the public.
Commissioner Gordon: Excuse me, in your reading of that George
Bicentennial Park?
Mr. Knox: Bicentennial and Bayfront Parks.
Commissioner Gordon: And Bayfront Park?
Mr. Knox: Yes, Madamn.
Commissioner Gordon: Why? I thought we were just talking about Bicentennial.
Commissioner Plummer: They sell it already at Miamarina, Rose.
Commissioner Gordon: Yes, but that is inside the building.
Commissioner Plummer: This one is going to be inside of the building.
Mayor Ferre: Well, what other buildings do we have?
Mr. Grassie: The intention, Mr. Mayor, is not only to cover the existing restaurant
at Miamarina but also the new restaurant that you built in Bicentennial and you
know that your second phase development plan for Bayfront involves an outdoor re-
staurant and that is supposed to be covered.
Mayor Ferre: You know that outdoor restaurant where the stage is going to be
near the water and all that...I'll. never get to see that, so that will be some-
body else's problem.
Commissioner Gordon: But the way this Ordinance is written it cannot...someone
can't set up shop in the Park unless there is a restaurant to go with it.
Mayor Ferre: And that is a concession that we have to vote on. Further discussion...
Cali the roll....Now, that is right, isn't that?..wouldn't you say?
Mr. Grassie: Let me read the specific paragraph to you. "Beer and wine may be sold
and consumed at Bicetennial and Bayfront Parks within restaurant facilities."
Mayor Ferre: All right, that is all I want to know. But I have a question, now
that I have voted yes. Now, you know, you serve hard liquour in that restaurant..
Nov 111976
MiaMaritiatelit
Mto Grassie: the purpose of this amend&ett, Mt Mayon, ie basically to teke
of the restaurant that you have built at Bicentennial and the ale you event t
build at Bayftont.
Mayor Ferret All right.
49• FIRST READING ORDINANCE: PERMIT FISHING IN DESIGNATE AREAS
OF BICENTENNIAL PARK AND OTHER CITY PARKS
WITH WATERFRONT AREAS.
Mayor rerre: Item No. 12, Permitting Fishing on Bicentennial Park.
Mr. Grassie: This is a recommendation of the Department, Mr. Mayor.
Mayor Ferre: Well, I'm all for it; lots of luck if you catch any fish there,.,
Commissioner Plummer: I'll move it.
Mayor Ferre: Plummer moves, Gibson seconds, further discussion, call the ropy.
I'm sorry, read the Ordinance.
AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED -
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 39-50 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, TO PERMIT FISHING ONLY IN DESIGNATED AREAS
OF PARK WATERS; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS THEREOF IN
CONFLICT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND A SEVERABILITY
PROVISION.
Was introduced by Commissioner Plummer and seconded by Commissioner
Gibson and passed on its first reading by title by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioner Manolo Reboso
Commissioner J. L. Plummer, Jr.
Commissioner (Rev.) Theodore Gibson
Vice Mayor Rose Gordon
Mayor Maurice A. Ferre
NOES: None.
The City Attorney read the ordinance into the public record
and announced that copies were available to the members of the City
Commission and to the public.
Mayor Ferre: Let the record reflect that a copy of the above Ordinances
before the members of this Commission and available to the public.
50. DEFERRAL OF BID AWARD FOR
TWELVE (12) SAILBOATS.
Mayor Ferre: We are on Item No. 39, as I recall..
Commissioner Plummer: Mr. Mayor, I would like to defer this Item, send it back
to the Manager for the purpose of talking with the people of the Coconut Grove
Sailing Club who possibly might want to assist the City if given the right op-
portunity and not only the purchase of these boats but also in assisting the
City in putting on this Program. They have had one of the most tremendous suc-
cessful programs in the United Statcs teaching people how to sail and I think
that they should be given the opportunity and asked if they want to dance.
Mayor Ferre: Has that been done, Mr, Grassie?
Mt, ttassie: It has not been but I think it is a very worthwhile suggestions
Mt, Mayot.
Mayot Fetre: So then, this iteth is defe teds is that cdrteet/ until you brit%
it back again.
REQUEST BY VICE MAYOR ROSE GORDON FOR STATUS REPORT ON
WATER TRANSPORTATION PROPOSALS,
COMMissioner Gordon: Speaking of water and waterfront transportation facilities
Mt. Grassie, may I ask you if you will dig into that and let us know the status
of the Water Taxi proposal that we have been requesting for at least a year, may-
be a year and a half,...a couple of years.
Mr. Grassie: Now, this is not the gondola proposal, this is...water taxi?
Commissioner Gordon: Water Taxi, a system of transporting people by way of
water from Dinner Key to Bicentennial and wherever..downtown...they may want to
go without taking a car.
Mayor Ferre: I've written five memoranda in the pasfrom tIf f you
Bouiback
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loAndrews
records you will see some information that
who makes these things in Seattle, Washington.
Mr. Grassie: Just so that I report
proposal to use Boeing equipment to
is not what you are talking about.
operate in the Bay.
back to you on the right thing. There is a
run all the way down to the Keys,..now, that
You are talking about small water taxis to
Commissioner Gordon: He is talking about water transportation and we are not
being specific because we....
Mayor Ferre: No, we were specific.
Commissioner Gordon:...Yes, but we really were less specific than exactly what
kind of a vessel we were talking about.
Mayor Ferre: The motion that was made read as follows --I remember it to the
word-- that the following be investigated and reported by the City Manager:
1. A form of water taxi as used specifically in Venice and the Lido area
of Italy where people can get into a boat and it is a taxi and you pay
a number of dollars and you say 'take me to Dinner Key.'
2. A river boat, show boat, type of fairy that would have a cruise area
of Biscayne Bay so that it would be an attraction --touristic attraction --
hopefully eventually to tie in to Watson Island, Bayfront Park, Bicenten-
nial Park, Dupont Plaza, Vizcaya, so on and so forth, but you know,...
with food facilities and what have you...as a touristic attraction.
. A transportation -tourist vehicle slow moving or perhaps hydro -foil that
one, would be in a small circle which would be Dodge Island, Watson
Island, Omni, and on the cycle to the Dupont Plaza, Brickell Avenue and
back...Four Ambassadors and back, just 10 minutes or 15 minutes circle;
and the other one which would be a faster moving one which would tie all
of the waterfront properties of Miami where there is recreation facilities,
namely, Peacock Park, Dave Kennedy Park..the Marina, Dinner Key..I don't
know which one,..Vizcaya and so on, up to Legion Hall and back again,
that type of a thing, and that even might go to Miami Beach somehow...
fast hydro -foil type of a thing. Those are the four areas which were
specifically recommended for investigation and reporting.
•Comu►issioner Gordon: In May of 1974, on a trip to San Antonio, or maybe it was
1973, I am not even sure, it was long ago. We first brought the idea to the
Couunission and to the Manager for investigation ---we move very quickly-- but we
firmly believe that this can help relieve some of the heavy automobile traffic that
we have right here going from, at least in the Miami area, to downtown for short
hauls,
NOV 11.1976
Mayer Perret You donst heed any tiotielh an it..,you already have tote
itetiotit s fit' a been sitting in the huh sotetahete, gathering duet,
Mayor Ferre: We are now ou Item No well, it is not 4:00 o'clock, yet, so,
Mr. Ley?...Why don't you step forward and tell us how things are going for our
Trade Fair. Please come to the microphone and tell us. Have you bought the tents
yet?
Mr. Ley: No, we have already asked for the next Agenda, on November 18th, to haiie
some time for presentation about a couple of requirements that we need from the
City Commission to help us on this and we have already asked for permission from
the City Manager to be on the Agenda for the next meeting.
53. MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS -
BY THE CITY ATTORNEY:
UBLE TAXATION L MSUIT;
TATUS OF t NSENT ECREE;
VQNDALE FILE;
.t,C. LAWSUIT;
COLLAPSE OF UNGER BU I LD I NG;
F. QAT. WITH (DINT ON STREET IMPROVEMENTS.
Commissioner Plummer: Mr. Mayor, I would like to be brought up by the City Attorney
in those lawsuits which I feel are very important and critical to this City, namely,
the double taxation issue...where are we?.. the ballpark property there, the ac-
quisition of the Trailer Park and anything else that he feels that he would like to
report on as to the status of certain suits.
Mr. Knox: With respect to the double taxation lawsuit: As you may recall, the
City, at the request of the Assistant City Attorney, who is responsible for that
action, voluntarily dismissed that lawsuit some time in August, I believe. Now,
we are in the process now of re -redrafting our original Complaint and incorporating
some new information that we have received from other jurisdictions since signing
it. We are also in the process of receiving commitments to either join us as
Amicus Curiae or to join us as plaintiffs from other municipalities within the
County. This is going on now and the lawsuit will be retried before too long.
With regard to the specific reasons why, I would assert the privilege in that I
would not want to reveal pre-trial strategy in public.
Mayor Ferre: That is reasonable, but you would have no objections to discussing
it with Commissioner Plummer or with any other member of the Commission if they
want to talk to you about it in private?...
Mr. Knox: No, I don't. With respect to the F.E.C. lawsuit, it is now before the
Third District Court of Appeals, the City prevailed, and an Order -of -Taking was
entered which granted the City Parcels A. B and C, and the City has placed
$3,360,000 in a bank account pending the outcome of the Appeal. Briefs have
been submitted and all Argument has been scheduled and I don't know the precise
date, I believe it is some time in the winter.
With respect to the Consent Decree, the Judge has not formally issued an Order
pursuant to the proposed Consent Decree that was submitted to him earlier in the
Summer. He advised all parties to prepare and gave the responsibility to the
Justice Department to prepare a Stipulation, that is, a set of facts about which
there is no controversy, either factual or legal. The City of Miami and the
Justice Department have agreed to a set of facts but them has been no agreement
to this date with the other defendant, the Internal Order or Police. At some
time within the next week to 10 days, a motion will be presented to Judge Eaton
which will request that he enter or issue an Order pursuant to the agreed -to
Consent Decree.
With respect to other significant litigation, in terms of potential monetary
liability where the City is concerned, I have just been advised that an Assistant
City Attorney, Eugene Steinfeld, has successfully argued our Motion to Dismiss,
the action regarding the Avondale Park. Judge Knuck granted our Motion to Dismiss,
allowed Leave to Amend upon a showing which involved some legal points of privity
as between our Inspector and the individual. After that showing, there may
be tto renewal or refiling of the Action.
With respect to the Unger Building collapse cases, we are in the process of
prepating for trial. Out Motions to Dismiss based upon legal argutnents sitnilat
to those in the Avondale file were denied and we are proceeding in anticipation
of the trial.
We have already talked about the Dolphins case and that answers your questions.
54, INSTRUCT CITY ATTORNEY TO COMPLETE BRIEF ON DOUBLE TAXATION
BUT DO NOT REFILE.
Cotrtissioner Reboso: Mr. Mayor..
Mayor Ferre: All right, Mr. Reboso
Commissioner Reboso: Mr, Mayor, 1 would like to nention in the double takation,
lawsuit that we have, that maybe it would be a good idea to wait until Mr.
Stierheim....
Mayor Ferre: Yes, I have already mentioned that to Mr. Grassie this morning
and I we hope to outline this before the Commission and perhaps then go see
Mr. Stierheim..
Commissioner Reboso:...Right, because in the conversations I've had with him...
Mayor Ferre: ..We are going to see a new day, I think.
Commissioner Plummer: Well, I am not trying to force the issue, I am merely
asking where we stand and as I understood his answer that they are preparing
a new Brief, and I don't see anything wrong with going ahead since we've gone
this far in completing the Brief.
Mayor Ferre: Well, the point is, of course, that...
Commissioner Plummer: that we don't refile it until we speak to Sierheim, l
have no objections to that.
Mayor Ferre: ..Well, the point is that there is no use having a lawyer...it is
a tremendous amount of work...legal work to be done in preparing a Brief; that
is why we had to pull it out the last time, because we hadn't done our homework
properly. No use going to that kind of an expense until we know that we are
going to have to; what I would like to recommend is that we do the accounting
portion of it. That is important because that we need to get into on an
Administrative level. What in effect happened previously is that we took...
and we presented on an administrative level, and it was turned down, they just
turned their backs on us, and that is why we went to Court it isn't that we wanted
to go to Court. I think we should get prepared for it but I think we should wait
until Stierheim gets in, and then we should sit down and discuss this with him...
We may have to do it anyway because we may have to bring this whole thing to a
head rather quickly, but the procedure I prefer following is --we have a new
Commission and you get three new faces, and I think we ought to just take it
down and....we are going to have the same old antagonist--- Beverly Phillips is
still there and she is very anti -City, as you know. It is not that she is anti -
City, she is for consolidation and Steve Clark seems to be moving more and more
in that direction and, of course, Redford, so you have those three. But I would
say other than those three, the other six are o.k. and I think we may be able
to deal with those with that Commission,...and if we don't, we go to Court.
Commissioner Plummer: The other thing Mr. Mayor that concerns me and based upon
an article which appeared in today's Miami Daily News, I was quite concerned Mr.
Knox about an Agreement which was entered into jointly by the City of Miami and
Omni International. The article in today's News says that a $14,000,000 portion
of Omni in Atlanta has gone under. It is something that is likewise proposed for
the Omni here...
Mayor Ferre: No, no,thev pulled it out of,..the article said, and I know it for
a fact, --they cancelled, the saw the handwriting on the wall on the World of $id
and Marty Kroft, for a year ago they cancelled it in Miami.
Commissioner Plummer: Well, it said also, Mr. Mayor, that that had no bearing.
The only thing that I want to bring out Mr. Mayor, because it was still left up
in the air at the last meeting, was that the City of Miami, which is going on the
line for a half a million dollars ($500,0Q0) worth of street and sewer improvements,
NOVIi197
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that We ate nuttier ones
Mayor 'ette :
Cotttmis s ioner
of creditors.
bet one; the
want to make sure Mr. Knox,
tents are in order and that
in any default, we would be
Mr. Grassie: I wonder
report on that because
Commissioner Plummer:
A million and a half►
Plummer: ...a million and a half, that we ate tiuihbet one in the life
You know there was some flack, they did net want to let us be nti
insurance company said - oh, no, you have to be number three. 1 just
through the Legal Department, that all of those docu-
in fact the City of Miami is the number one creditor;
the first to recoup the taxpayers' money.
Commissioner, whether we ought to ask Vince Grimm to
we may be better than number one.
Fine, I don't care.
Mr. Grimm: The agreement that we have on that is a tri-party agreement between
the City and the State and Omni, and the money has already been placed --as a
matter of fact right now there might be some credits due back. What the Como -
mission did in this circumstance was allow them to pay this over a 10-year
period and we are not, Mr. Knox -and I don't know if this is the right legal
term or not- but we are not subservient as a second mortgage holder.
Commissioner Plummer: O.k., I just want to make sure.
55, INVITE MAYOR OF CALI, COLOMBIA, TO BE OFFICIAL GUES1 OF THE CITY OF MIAMI,
Commissioner Plummer: One other thing, Mr. Mayor, I would like for you to make
a motion, or I'll make the motion in your name inviting the Mayor of Cali,
Colombia, as the City of Miami's guest from December 14 to the 18, which in
fact would give the Publicity Department the right to make the proper arrange-
ments for his coming here. He will pay his own expenses, we would have a luncheon
on his honor and have him here on the Commission Meeting of December 16, so what
a need is a motion, Mr Mayor, first of all of a letter that will be drafted
inviting him here for that purpose, second giving Publicity the right to proceed
to set up the necessary arrangements
Mayor Ferre: Is that part of the same motion?
Commissioner Plummer: Yes, Sir.
Mayor Ferre: All right, you move, Reboso seconds, further discussion, call the
roll.
The following motion was introduced by Commissioner Plummer, who
moved its adoption.
MOTION NO. 76-1026
A MOTION EXTENDING AN INVITATION FROM THE CITY COMMISSION TO THE
MAYOR OR CALI, COLOMBIA, TO BE AN OFFICIAL GUEST OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI FROM DECEMBER 14 THROUGH 18, 1976 AND INSTRUCTING THE CITY
OF MIAMI PUBLICITY DEPARTMENT TO IMMEDIATELY PROCEED WITH THE
NECESSARY ARRANGEMENTS.
Upon being seconded by Commissioner Reboso, the motion was passed
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES; Commissioner Manolo Reboso
Commissioner J. L. Plummer, Jr.
Commissioner (Rev.) Theodore R. Gibson
Mayor Maurice A. Ferre
Vice Mayor Rose Gordon
NOES
i
iNpokivATIcim .CENIER
AT Tit AIPORT.
tOMMissioner plutnimer: Mr. Mayor, one other brief report, This CoMmissift
ekpressed the desire during the budget hearings to reinstate the City of Mitimi
Publicity Information Desk at the Airport. Yesterday, through,.,,
Mayor Ferre: Wait a minute,...who requested this?
Commissioner Plummer: This Commission. You were absent that day, Mr. Mayor,
This Commission voiced very much opposition to us being moved out of the Air-
port. Yesterday, through the kind offices of Mr. Grassie and Mr. Grimm and
representing this Commission, I went as intructed to the Airport to discuss
this item with Mr. Dick Judy, at which time Mr. Judy most graciously took me
through the new program which he has instituted there of an informational -type;
he has given me assurances and will give assurances to this Commission that Mr.
Vidal, of our City office, will remain there, that this Program is one of the
finest programs that I have ever seen...
Mayor Ferre: J. L., I have no questions about it.
Commissioner Plummer: The rest of the Commission did that is why 1 took
time to go.
Mayor Ferre: Well, I'm sorry I wasn't at that meeting because I would have
brought you up to date as to what happened previous to that which was that
Senator Harry Cane invited me to go out there and I went with Lew Price and we
had lunch with Dick Judy, at which time Dick Judy gave me the whole tour, just
like he did with you, outlined the Program, he has got French speaking, Spanish
speaking, good looking and everything else you want, in uniforms, very, very
pleasant, well organized. I said Dick, it is very simple, I want to make sure
that the City of Miami is not in any way,...if, the Vice Mayor, the Mayor, Mr.
Grassie, or anybody wants somebody received at the Airport and wants VIP treat-
ment, I don't want to get a run around. He said- I guarantee you that they'll
get better treatment than they got from your own people,...and with all due
respect to Al, who is a nice, old guy,...must be about 80, what is his name,
Al?
Commissioner Plummer: Vidal,...he will remain.
Mayor Ferre: He is a wonderful guy he is a nice, nice fellow you know, and
he loves to talk, and he talks about the world series of 1928 or 1930,...he is
a great guy you know,..but...
Commissioner Plummer: Well, Mr. Mayor, let me bring for the record one other
facet which was brought to my attention yesterday. There are 40 young people
who are in this Program who are of many languages, but more importantly that
this is a Program that is sponsored by Federal funds; it does not cost the
taxpayers of this community direct.
Mayor Ferre: Do you know how many people we had out there9 Four, -
and you know who is paying for it?
Commissioner Plummer: We are.
Mayor Ferre; ...and the fact Vidal is staying is because Lew Price insisted on
it.
Commissioner Plummer: For the Report to the Commission as I was asked to do I
want the Commission to know that I was fully satisfied yesterday with this
Program that is being implemented, it is the best Program that I think can be
made available. Our interest is protected through Vidal and I just wanted to make
that Report to the Commission as 1 was requested.
Mayor Ferre: And any time that any of you want any VIP treatment for any guest
iwofficial guest of the City that are coming in, or people that are coming in
from Spain, Israel, Brazil, or what have you, they will give them full red carpet
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eatteht and all you have to do is call and it will be done.
GOnMissioner Plummer: Mr. Judy is going to have the young lady who heads up
that Ptogram come and talk to each one of you individually explaining to you what
their services are through this new Program and how you can avail yourselves of
them.
Mayor Ferre: Why don't we save her some time? Why don't you put her on a
Program on one of these future Commission Meetings so everybody can hear it the
one time and then we don't have to waste any time on it, o.k.?
57. PERSONAL APPEARANCE: J. LOCK, PRESIDENT OF GREATER MIAMI JAYCEES
CONCERNING SALE OF BEER AND WINE IN CITY PAWS.
Commmissioner Gordon: Before, I had heard that there were some objections to the
beer and wine in the Park. Mr. J. Lock who is here....I told him we had already
passed it, and that it is going to be included in a restaurant and only in a
restaurant, but I think it would be nice.... if he addressed us for a few minutes.
Mayor Ferre: I'll happy to recognize him.
Mr. Lock: I appreciate the Mayor recognizing me. I am J. Lock, I am President
of the Greater Miami Jaycees and weekly I get a copy of the City Agenda. It is
not often that the Jaycees are concerned with what goes on on the City Agenda
itself but there was an item No. 11 which struck my eye. I brought it before our
Board of Directors this past week and it is in reference to the beer and wine in
the Park. If I can reflect a little bit, I was born in Miami...I guess most of
the Commission is from Miami originally. I can remember when I was a child,
walking in the Park with my parents on Sunday afternoon, feeding the pidgeons...
and this was what we called the happy Sunday afternoon.
Mayor Ferre: So you are the culprit,...I've been looking for the guy that got all
those pidgeons to multiply the way the did....Don't feed those pidgeons anymore..
(LAUGHTER)
Mr. Lock: The Bayfront Park area has been and always will be one of the most
beautiful areas in the City of Miami and I was just struck by the fact that the
Commission was thinking about allowing the sale of beer and wine in the Park, and
I felt that to add this kind of trash and element to the park was not what I
considered....
Mayor Ferre: Well, wait a minute,..you hurt my feelings because I drink beer and
wine myself and I might want to go down there myself, so don't...you know, Pat
Skubish just went to Italy and to Paris, she knows...right?..all those cafes and
wine and beer and all that.
Mr. Lock: We have no objection to any cafes or restaurants but the reading of the
Resolution was quite vague and did leave open the possibility of their just selling
cans of beer throughout the Park.
Commissioner Gordon: Let my clarify. Based upon our previous....the call you made
to me, ...expressing your concern, I expressed my concern and the Commission fully
agreed that was not the intention.
Mr. Lock: Thank you Commissioners, I appreciate your time.
Mayor Ferre: Now, listen, all kidding aside..because when it gets here in delayed
afternoon we kind of start joking around but I want to tell you that we are certain-
ly honored and very pleased that the Jaycees take enough interest in the City; to
even read the Agenda which very few people do and to come down here and express their
opinion. And I want you to know that we listen very seriously. Rose called me and
I told her absolutely, if there is any hesitation or doubts on the part of the
Jaycees we will put the whole thing off, so we are happy to have you here.
OP LAND IN VIRGINIA
COMmissionet Plummer: Mr. Mayor, before you take a five minute break, 1 would
like to read to you one paragraph which was Resolution 75-72, in which this is
the agreement entered in a Tri-Party agreement between the City of Miami, Metro-
politan Dade County and the Water and Sewer Department. It relates to the agree-
ment for the 60 acres on Virginia Key for the addition of the sewage plant. It
is the intent of the Commission of the City of Miami to convey to the Miami Dade
Water & Sewer Authority 60 acres of land owned by the City of Miami, contiguous
to the existing facilties at Virginia Key for the sum of $5.300,000 and other
conditions and other considerations as specified below. All of the said $5.300,000
shall be paid in one payment upon the delivery of the deed,...and also Mr. Mayor,
also section....also under Section 4 it went on to say no later than three months
after the date of closing. The Miami Dade Water & Sewer Authority shall pay what-
ever amount the auditors shall determine as owed to the City of Miami today and
in the future the Authority shall promptly pay such amounts as shall become due
and owing to the City. Now, Mr. Mayor, I am not trying to force the issue and
I will concur with your thinking waiting until Mr. Stierheim gets here.
Mayor Ferre: No, no, no..I think that is something that was contractual agree-
ment, we've lived up to our portion, that's got to be done right away. I think
I would appreciate your making that in the form of a motion and instruct the
Manager to pursuen this immediately and put it in writing.
Commissioner Plummer: He is pursuing it.
Mr. Grassie: We are and we had every assurance, you know, I wrote them a month
and a half ago and we have every assurance that they are going to get a result for
us straight from Dewey Knight; we are going to get a result very quickly....
They say they are going to get it done very quickly. Now, does not apply to the
%5,000,000 that you talked about, that applied to the $1,500,000 that was part of
the agreement in addition to thisl
Commissioner Plummer: have they paid us the $5,300,000?
Mr. Grassie: That is my impression, I believe so Commissioner, but not the
$1,500,000.
Commissioner Plummer: I just want to get the money that is owed to us.
(INAUDIBLE COMMENT)
Mayor Ferre: All right. Well, do you want to make that in the form of a Motion
or not?
Commissioner Plummer: Well, he says he is pursuing it, that he'll keep us
apprised, that is good enough for me.
Mayor Ferre: O.k., we'll take a five minute break.
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INCREASE SALARIES OF MEMBERS OF THE CIVIL SERVICE BOARD,
Commissioner Plummer: Mr. Mayor,...
Mayor Ferre: J. L., before we get into something, you know.,.I've been talking
to members of the Civil Service Board,..and its my fault because I completely
forgot this morning. You know Rose, we talked about the Zoning Board and we
talked about the Planning Board and I forgot the Civil Service Board. And I really
think that it has been many, many years since they have had any kind of an increase
and I would like to recommend --there is five of them ---that they get $100 increase
just like we gave the other members so that instead of $200 it will be $300 a month.
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Mayor Ferret plummet Gloves it, Reboso seCohd9, further digCugsi01 ..
Mr. Grassie: Yes, Mr. Mayor, just as a point of information, I understand aind
I found this out since you voted this morning-,- that this sort of thing has to be
done by Ordinance and we had intended to bring back to you at the next Agenda...
Mayor Ferre: I realize that....Well, now you have another one to bring back to
us, this is just one more...further discussion on that item, call the roll.
The following motion was introduced by Commissioner Plummer, who moved its
adoption.
MOTION NO. 76-1027
A MOTION DECLARING THE POLICY OF THE CITY COMMISSION TO INCREASE
THE SALARIES PAID TO MEMBERS OF THE CIVIL SERVICE BOARD BY $100.00,
TO A MONTHLY RATE OF COMPENSATION OF $300.00.
Upon being seconded by Commissioner Reboso, the motion was passed
adopted by the following vote -
AYES: Commissioner Manolo Reboso
Commissioner J. L. Plummer, Jr.
Commissioner (Rev.) Theodore R. Gibson
Mayor Maurice A. Ferre
Vice Mayor Rose Gordon
60, INSTRUCT CITY MANAGER TO EVALUATE DUTIES, FUNCTIONS AND RATE OF
COMPENSATION OF THE CHIEF EXAMINER OF THE CIVIL SERVICE BOARD,
Mayor Ferre: I didn't mean to be flippant about that because let me tell you
something....$100 per month per member, there is five members, that is $500 times
12, is $6,000 a year, and I have often walked by here and seen the hours that the
Civil Service people put in and it is ridiculous, the amount of work that they
have to do and the hours and time put in...and what they are making,..I'll tell
you I might bring this up and Pat, I apologize to you. I realize that the Chief
Examiner is the one that really ends up doing an awful lot of work and I know
there is an injustice in that but rather than to do it unilaterally, Mr. Manager,
and even though this is not really in your purview of responsibility I would
nevertheless like for you to consider having somebody make an evaluation for the
Commission since you have the staff and we don't, for this purpose, as to exactly
what the duties and functions of the Chief Examiner are and whether or not there
should not be some additional compensation for that. All right?
61, DISCUSSIOE1 ITEM: DECORATION OF DOWNTOWN AREA FOR
KING ORANGE FESTIVITIES. REFERRED TO THE
CITY MANAGER.
Commissioner Plummer: Mr. Mayor, since you are making alterations to the budget
may I bring forth a letter which I just now received in my office which I think
is very important or at least I feel that way, Is a letter addressed to Mr. Lew
Price with copies sent to Mr. Grassie, yourself and me, for some reason, and it
is from the Downtown Miami Association which is the Association of the Merchants
of Downtown Miami, in which they indicate, Mr.Mayor, that two of the largest con-
tributors for the decorations of Downtown Miami during the King Orange celebration
have withdrawn and that due to this there will not be sufficient funds to decorate
the downtown area for the King Orange festivities. Now, Mr. Mayor, I feel very
strongly about that, that it should be done and, unfortunately, if the therthants
Caf't do it, 1 think that the City is just going to have to bear the brunt of it
and, Mt. Mayor, I would like to make a motion because we ate right up on top of
the King Orange jamboree which starts...., there is no money, but to turn it over
to the Manager to report back to us at his earliest convenience that the City
underwrite this decorations for the downtown area and that it be done immediate-
ly...
Mayor Ferre: All right....Santa Claus moves...(LAUGHTER). Now, this is just
for your study, let me tell you, Mr. Manager. You know, Mr. Conservative over
here, now wants to spend a little money but he may be right, because, I'll tell
you there is an awful lot of money that comes into this community. Unfortunately,
we don't seem to have the civic pride and the merchants don't seem to want to put
up the money and I think they are the ones that end up benefiting from all these
deals and yet they don't want to put up their share but on the other hand, they
have the argument that they pay taxes and perhaps this is the kind of service
that the City ought to be rendering, I don't know..Why don't you look into it?
It costs about $25,000 to $30,000 as I recall for all that stuff.
Commissioner Plummer: I think the City contributed last year about $15,000 to
be matched with the private.
Mayor Ferre: Yes, but it has been going on and before they use to do it all
by themselves and now we have to match it..and now we are going to pay for the
whole thing.
Commissioner Plummer: Well, I'm all in favor of it.
Mayor Ferre: Well, let me tell something, an awful lot of that stuff looks
awfully junky to me and this is not something that I am saying for the first
time. I am not saying though that we should not do it, I am just saying it
used to be Santa Claus...and they we got into this whole thing and...I am not
against it J. L., I am just saying we really have got to think it over care-
fully.
Commissioner Plummer: Well, let me ask this question. Mr. Manager, can you
have an answer by the 17th or the 18th?...of November.... because if some-
thing is going to be done it is usually put up around Thanksgiving time.
Mr. Grassie: Commissioner, based on having gone through this problem in other
places many times, the planning that goes into that had to have been studied
a long time ago if it is going to go out by Thanksgiving,...you know, if it is
going to go out this Christmas. Now, the only question is who is going to pay
for whether some other people are going to pull out their contribution..
We can do two things, one - we can ask staff to get with that merchant group
and see whether there is something we can do to revitalize them and, if we
understand your direction that it is...that we plan on making up some defi-
ciencies, if there are, of course once we are on the record it gets much more
difficult to convince people you know, that they are going to do on their own...
Mayor Ferre: Once you pay it, you'll never get a merchant ever on Flagler
Street to give you a nickel.
Commissioner Plummer: Well, you know Mr. Mayor, I won't put on record my feeling
I'll do it at the next meeting if it goes adversely.
Mr. Grassie: We understand your intention to be that you want decorations to go
up.
Commissioner Plummer: There you go, we understand each other.
62. BRIEF DISCUSSIONS ITE; C,E.T,A, POSITIONS FOR THE MARCH OF DINES
AND FOR THE GREATER MIAMI TRAFFIC ASSOCIATIt.
Commissioner Gordon: Mr, Mayo', I have other item that needed clarification
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that wren on the two agencies that we are gcitng to he µlvinN C.E.T.A. posttions to
the Greater Miami Traffic Asnociatioh and the March of Dines mithat that be in
the form of motion....
Mayor Ferte: Rose Gordon moves...second by plummet.
C.E.T.A. position?
Commissioner Gordon: One for each of them.
Mayor Ferre: For the March of Dimes and who is the other one?
Ate you talking about ofte
Commissioner Gordon: Greater Miami Traffic. Association. The salary to be set.
by the Office of Community Affairs...
Mayor Ferre: Well, there is a maximum.
Commissioner Gordon: Well, it is below the maximum but it will be dependent upon
the responsibilities that will be inherent to the job.
Mayor Ferre: I think it is in keeping with the intention of these things...
Commissioner Gordon: ...and that will be for the fiscal year 1976-1977.
Mr. Grassie: Clarification Mr. Mayor, you already have indicated to us that you
want us to do this and what we have done is ....
Commissioner Gordon:...yes, but we don't have a resolution.
Mr. Grassie: No, but you don't really have to. What we've done is we put these
two --three positions, in the list and the Department is now evaluating the avail-
ability of positions for all of these agencies and I'm assuming that you want us
to continue that process and find out that we can do it.
Commissioner Gordon: I have only one reason for the necessity of a decision
today and it is because of the Program that this person will be involved in has
begun today and requires that person's attendance starting next week, on Monday,
and if we are first thinking about it, you know...
Mr. Grassie: I thought that we had arranged to have a person go. Haven't we
already sent a person there?
Commissioner Gordon: We did but that person may not be the person who wishes
to stay there. We may have a different person but we have to have the position
so that we can have a person, o.k.?
Mr. Grassie: I am perfectly in accord with your intent I just hate to encourage
you to take decisions without knowing whether or not we can carry it through in
a reasonable kind of a way and what we are tying to do is determine that in fact
we can carry our intentions through.
Mayor Ferre: All right, Mr. Grassie...
Commissioner Gordon: I'll move it in the form of a motion so that then we have an
action.
Mayor Ferre: It does not make any difference....Does it make any difference to
you?
Mr. Grassie: Yes, ..I don't want you to take a determination and then get us in
the position where we can't do it. You know, if you take a determination it does
make a difference. If you take a determination, I want to do it;..and if I have
a question about it, --and it is simply that we don't know yet--- then I would
prefer that you not take the determination because I don't want to be in the
position of ignoring it.
Mayor Ferre; Rose, is that all right with you?
i BRIT DISCUSsiCti ITEM!
CLEAN-UP OPERATIONS IN THE DOWNTOWN
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Commissioner Plummer: Well, Mr. Mayor, while this private distt ssidtt is going
on, I would like to just put sottethiug in the retord. Mr. Harrison?....
Mayor Ferre: Lieutenant.
Commissioner Plummer: ....well, I don't use that kind of nomenclature. Mr.
Mayor, I don't know if any of you has been in the downtown area in the last.10
days in the evening hours, but I want to tell you that for the last 10 days to
14 days the downtown area of the City of Miami has been extremely good. It has
been very cleaned -up, it is what I think we all want and I personally just want
to go on the record for one that I am very thankful that it is being done.
Lt. Harrison: Mr. Mayor, if I might, the accolades directly go to the afternoon
shift unit called the Squad responding in directions from City Manager who
said to clean up the downtown area by whatever means possible. We have effectively
harrassed the people...
Mayor Ferre: Don't use that word.
Lt. Harrison: ..there were over 200 arrests last month
• people who deserve that praise are the police officers
that were doing that.
•
and I would say that the
in the afternoon shift
Mayor Ferre: Ken, I'm sure yr,u did not mean that word that way because somebody
might misuse that ...
Lt. Harrison: I'll retract that word.
Mayor Ferre: ..but I think what you've done is you have done your duty admirably
and I think you assisted the City in helping it to respect itself more. You are
good public servants and I think that is commendable and would you pass our
congratulations on to the appropriate people.
Lt. Harrison: Being as I am assigned to that shift I will make sure that tomorrow
at roll call they'll be notified of your expression of thanks for a job well done
Commissioner Plummer: Kenny, what I was saying is this. That every Christmas, you
know, at that time, we have a certain amount of fear that involves with the people
who say - well, I don't want to go downtown to go shopping, and I think if the
people know that this area has been cleaned -up and is going to be cleaned -up that
it will alleviate that fear and will make it a successful season for everyone.
Mayor Ferre: Thank you.
64, PERSONAL APPEARANCE: MARGE WATSON, ON APPOINTMENT OF PERSONS TO
STATUS OF WOMEN. (REQUEST FOR PERMANENT SECRETARY
ASSIGNED TO STATUS OF WOMEN).
Mayor Ferre: All right, take up Item No. 43, 'Personal Appearance of Marge Watson.'
Ms. Watson.
Ms. Watson: Good afternoon, I would like to introduce some of my fellow members of
the Commission who are here with me today, if they please will stand when I call
their names: Maria Hernandez, Ivan Santamaria, Monty Steel, Edith Bradley, and July
Tiger. I thank you for coming here today. We have three vacancies on the Commission
on the Status of Women at the present and Resumes of very well qualified women were
sent to Mayor Ferre and to Rose Gordon and to Commissioner Reboso and I wondered if
there was some approval of those three names submitted up to this time.
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Mayor Petite! I would like to aek a gueatic5h, Marge. HcA4 many
ih the Status of Women Comittee at the present tithe?
Ms. Watson: Well, it is going to be 12,...12 members.
Mayor Ferre: There are twelve members presently. Now, of the twelve
three Latins, as I recall.
Ms. Watson: Four.
Mayor Ferre: All right. Are there any blacks?
Ms. Watson: One, and one has moved away.
Mayor Ferre: Who is the black?
Ms. Watson: Bernica Silva.
Mayor Ferre: I'd like to recommend the name of Francena Thomas who is very active
woman...Is that acceptable to you and to members of the Committee? So, I'd like
to move her name as...and here is her..
Commissioner Gordon: Mr. Mayor, I think she is sitting on the County...
Mayor Ferre: No, she is not on the County; I've discussed it with her and she
said she'd be honored to accept. Here is her Resume.
Commissioner Gordon: I'll second...Are we going to make them all at one time?..
All three?
Mayor Ferre: The other two....
Commissioner Reboso: ..well, for the other two Mr. Mayor, my vacancy, following
the recommendation of Ms. Watson, I would like to appoint Diana Campoamor.
Commissioner Gordon: And I have Rebel Cooks. Are those girls here?
Ms. Watson: No, neither of them, they are working.
Commissioner Plummer: I'll move all three names.
Mayor Ferre: Well, who's the third one?
Commissioner Gordon: Rebel Cook, which is the recommendation also of the
I don't know Rebel Cook but if they recommend her it is o.k. with me.
Committee,
Mayor Ferre: So those are the three names: Ms. Cook, Ms. Thomas and Ms. Campoamor.
Are those acceptable to you?
Ms. Watson: Yes, fine, thank you Mayor.
Mayor Ferre: The motion has been moved and seconded; further discussion, call the
roll.
The following resolution was introduced by Commissioner Reboso, who
moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 76-1028
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING REBEL COOK, DIANA CAMPOAMOR AND FRANCENA
B. THOMAS TO SERVE AS MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI COMMISSION ON THE STATUS
OF WOMEN TO REPLACE INEZ WILCOX ON SAID COMMISSION.
(Here follows body of resolution, omitted here and on file
in the Office of the City Clerk).
Upon being seconded by Commissioner Gordon, the resolution was
passed and adopted by the following vote;
AY
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Ms. Watson: I have one other matter that I would like to discuss. You know there
are a couple of projects we have been working on and some of the problems that
we have had having those projects completed. We started a directory of Official
Boards and Commissions, about a year ago we started collecting the names of those
board members in an affirmative action way also to see the breakdown of Latins
women, blacks and so on. We have been working on that and we did get the help of
a C.E.T.A. person, manpower, last year, but since Mr. Grassie has come we have
been getting some help from his office to complete that list, something that he
wanted to get done and we are very pleased to give him the work we have gotten
to this point. We would have liked very much to have completed it ourselves, how-
ever in the last two years we have had six different secretaries from the Mayor's
office assigned to us and they made a transfer or..whatever, there has been very
little continuity. We would really like to ask very much to have a permanent
staff person and we spoke to Mr. Grassie about a C.E.T.A. position being
assigned to us and we haven't as yet heard from him as to his recommendations
but we would like to bring this up at this point.
Miottet ianolo Reboao
abiohet JY L+ PluMMety Jr
allibiliohet (Rev.) Theodore Gibad
Vice Mayor Rose Gordon
Mayor Maurice A. Ferre
Mr. Grassie: By way of a progress Report, Mr. Mayor, two things are happening.
One, I've asked Ralph Parkins to put together a group of analysts which are going
to work on a number of City projects but in support of that group he is also
gathering some secretarial talent into a pool and I've asked that he identify at
least two people who would serve not only this Board but other Boards and Com-
missions of the City and we would have individuals assigned to more than one
Board but assigned specifically and personally to take care of a number of these
Boards. That is the intent; I have not asked Mr. Parkins in the last three or
four days how he is coming on it. He has some relocation questions that he has
got to work out but he is working on it and I think we should see some progress
quite soon. In the meantime, I hope that my own secretarial staff is providing
some good support for the committee in terms of their directory.
Ms. Watson: In terms of the directory yes, but we have many other projects in
this day to day business that we have to carry on; correspondence - we have a
very large project which we are planning for January which will be an open town
meeting to the women of the City of Miami and meant to primarily let women know
what a Comnettee on the Status of Women can do. We are bringing in a panel
of prominent women in all walks of life who will come before us. Afterwards we
will talk about what the Miami Commission has done and what we can do and we
would like to sign up other women to join ad hoc committees, not as members but
as support, so we can get more done. This is going to require a lot of publicity
we can get very good coverage because we are the first Commission that is going
to do this and Miami Beach and all the others are going to follow in the next
three months....
Mayor Ferre: Good for you.
Ms. Watson: ...therefore we are going to need some support and some staff or
the secretarial help pretty soon,...immediately....
Mayor Ferre: Well, I'm sure...I don't know Joe Grassie that well yet but I'm
sure you are going to be just as happily surprised and pleased that you'll find
the cooperation that everybody else has been able to find. All right, and come
back to the next meeting if you have any other questions on that.
Ms. Watson: Can I find out from you, Mr. Grassie, when that will happen? Because
we really want to start that very soon. (INAUDIBLE COMMENT). I thank you very much.
Mayor Ferre: Thank you very much. Mr. Grassie, I notice that your new assistant
is here and perhaps, even though he introduced himself to some of us, it might be
appropriate...that we recognize him at this time.
Mr. Grassie: Yes, I would like to do that, Mr. Mayor. Dick Fosmoen, who has recent=
ly joined the office, you know, right here on the second row, as an !Assistant City
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Manager. Ile has had a chance today to teat sate of you and t hope that shortly
he will have a chance to meet all of you and Work with all of you. I afn very
pleased to have him aboard.
Mayor Ferre: There is a rumor going around and I just want to verify it....:
something about a new man from Grand Rapids, a man by the name of Jerry Ford
or something like that joining the staff?...
Mr. Grassie: I've had several suggestions along that line...
65i NATIONAL CONGRESS ON VOLUNTEERISM AND CITIZENSHIP
PERSONAL APPEARANCE OF NORA SWAN.
Mayor Ferre: Ms. Nora Swan.
Ms. Swan: One of the most significant outgrows of the Bicentennial has been the
National Congress for Volunteerism and Citizenship because this assures the
continuous participation of citizens in working with the concerns of the City
in close connection with our City administration and we have had two forums here
at City Hall. What has come out of the forums has been that the people, all the
volunteer groups, would like a liaison office set up that would work between the
volunteer groups and the citizens and the City administration and we contacted
Mr. Grassie and he was very kind in setting up an appointment with us with Mr.
Paredes and the Task Force, and already we have results and I am very happy to
say that we are going to work very closely with Dr. Aurea Poggio , with the Active
in Miami Prograc: and that there is going to be an office designated for us and I'll
have to report that back. What I would like to ask here is, I am going as a dele—
gate to the National Congress in Washington next week and I would like to ask the
City Commission for its support for the principles the National Congress stands
on ----I don't know whether you would like me to read this Resolution that I have
made that I would like very much for you to pass on.
Mayor Ferre: Nora, specifically, what is it...this Resolution says 'therefore,
be it resolved that the City of Miami support the principles of the National
Congress of Volunteerism and Citizenship and will do everything in its power
to encourage and support the active participation of the citizens.' This is just
a broad...
Ms. Swan: So that when I go to Washington I would like to take with me a Resolution
from the City saying that they are in support.
Mayor Ferre: There is no funding on this as far as I can see.
Commissioner Gordon: There is no funding, is there?
Mr. Grassie: No, there isn't.
Mayor Ferre: No, there is no funding in the Resolution.
Commissioner Gordon: Are you paying your own way up?
Ms. Swan: No, this is what I was going to come to next.
Mr. Grassie: A couple of words of clarification, Kr. Mayor. I've already received
from Mr. Parkins the attached memorandum here which is purely an administrative
question and we have authorized the trip.
Mayor Ferre: You have. Well, I don't tnink we should get involved in that.
Mr. Grassie: As a second question, you know, this is sort of a motherhood thing
but I do not like to encourage people and particularly I do not like to encourage
staff to bring Resolutions to this City Commission that you have not had in your
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Agenda to do some important business and that he would have to do it on the
18th and, you know, just as a question of principle although this is something
that nobody is going to object to, you know, it is completely inogtous, frankly,
this is not a procedure that we should follow.
Mayor Ferre: Nora, don't do this again, o.k.?
Ms. Swan: I am sorry, I was under the impression that it was on the Agenda.
Mayor Ferre: It is, as a personal appearance by Nora Swan to discuss National
Congress,...I think what the Manager is saying is that in the future just submit
the whereas and therefores so that it is part of the Agenda before rather than
be presented at the Commission Meeting.
Ms. Swan: All right, I'll do that, I will remember that.
Mayor Ferre: All right, Rose Gordon moves, Father Gibson seconds, further dis-
cussion, call the roll.
The following motion was introduced by Commissioner Gordon, who moved its
adoption.
MOTION NO. 76-1029
A MOTION APPOINTING NORA SWAN, CHAIRPERSON OF THE BICENTENNIAL COM-
MITTEE, AS THE REPRESENTATIVE OF THE CITY COMMISSION TO ATTEND THE
NATIONAL CONGRESS ON VOLUNTEERISM AND CITIZENSHIP TO BE HELD IN
WASHINGTON, D.C., AS PER DOCUMENT PRESENTED TO THE CITY COMMISSION
ON THIS DATE.
Upon being seconded by Commissioner Gibson, the motion was passed and
adopted by the following vote -
AYES: Commissioner Manolo Reboso
Commissioner J. L. Plummer, Jr.
Commissioner (Rev.) Theodore R. Gibson
Mayor Maurice A. Ferre
Vice Mayor Rose Gordon
NOES: None.
66, STATUS REPORT AFRICAN SQUARE PROJECT,
Mayor Ferre: Let's take up Item No. 46, presentation by Ron Frazier of African
Aquare Project.
Mr. Frazier: My name is Ronald Frazier and I am a consultant to
who is the landscape architect for African Square and the purpose of this presenta-
tion is to request your approval to go out to bid on -the project. This is a Status
Report. The working drawings and specifications are complete at this time. They
have been to the Billing Department for preliminary review as far as conformance
with the code. As far as the estimated time from here on we are saying that within
two weeks or so we can advertise for bids which means, say, about the first week in
December. The project may be advertised for bids. Bids can be received by, say the
first or second week in January and the estimated construction time is six months.
The present budget status...the estimated construction cost of the project at this
time is $419,000. The original budget estimate was $360,000. The reasons for the
additions that have been agreed upon by written communication from the City and from
the Community Review Committee --there were some changes and additions that were re-
quested by both the City and the community and they were agreed upon and sent to us
to modify. These things were changes in the amphitheatre and I'll read them off and
than show you the changes. The City has requested that a parts, attendance office
and storage facility but put upon the site --that was an increase in cost. The
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amphitheatre toas changed from a deb tesse tt recessed area to a befit of a leftist
type atiphitheatte with a stage, which added to the cost. They requested that
a full irrigation system be put in and minor things such as raising p a r a p e t
Walls and things of this nature did increase the cost of the project. Another
thing was that...
Mayor Ferre: Wait a minute, this is estimated cost...this is not a bid yet.
Mr. Frazier: No, that's right. And we anticipate because of the way the economy
is running now that in all probability that the construction will be less than the
estimate.'
Mayor Ferre: Can I interrupt you for a moment, Mr. Frazier?...Has staff gone oVet
this?
Mr. Grassie: Yes, my impression is that the Public Works staff has gone over this..
Mayor Ferre: And approved it?
Mr. Grassie: Yes, and one of the purposes that we are trying to serve on this
review, Mr. Mayor, is to fulfill your desire and the Commission's desire that we
bring these projects to you and that you take a look at the design before we get
to bids...
Mayor Ferre: And how is this funded?...Did we get this earmarked out of the..?
Mr. Grassie: It is part of the Bond Issue. You also know that we have made it
the subject of an application for Public Works money...
Mayor Ferre: ARe the working drawings ready?...
Mr. Frazier: Everything is complete, in two weeks we can advertise the bids
so this is a form of presentation to the...
(INAUDIBLE COMMENT)
Mr. Frazier: Roughly is $100,000....
(INAUDIBLE COMMENT)
Mr. Grassie: None have been reported ,to me:by`the staff
(INAUDIBLE COMMENT)
Mr. Frazier: That was the purpose of the amphitheatre,to be used for things'.
of hi nature.
(INAUDIBLE COMMENT)
Mr. Frazier: No, this is the final. design.
(INAUDIBLE EXCHANGE OF COMMENTS AWAY FROM THE MICROPHONE)
Mayor Ferre: I am sorry, did you say concession stands?
Mr. Frazier: Yes, they are sum shelters which can be used
if an organization wants to set a bazaar...
as concession stands
Commissioner Plummer: Mr. Frazier, let me ask you a question --has this been
shown to the community?... It has community approval?...
Mr. Frazier: Yes, it has, it r.as born approved,
Mayor Ferre: Any other questions? nether Gibson moves, Cot[is,s.Oe Pie;
seconds, further discussion, call the roll.
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MOTION NO. 76.4030
A MOTION APPROVING IN PRINCIPLE THE DESIGNING CONCEPT FOR
AFRICAN SQUARE PROJECT AS PRESENTED BY MR. RON FRAZIER,
Upon being seconded by Commissioner Plummer, the motion was passed
adopted by the following vote-
AYES: Commissioner Manolo Reboso
Commissioner J. L. Plummer, Jr.
Commissioner (Rev.) Theodore R. Gibson
Mayor Maurice A. Ferre
Vice Mayor Rose Gordon
NOES: None.
Mr. Grassie: Just by way of explanation, Mr. Mayor, we consider that this is an
approval in principle but it is not a commitment of money, that is particularly
important if we want to keep our Public Works application viable.
UNIDENTIFIED SPEAKER: I think there is a representative from the area, he might
want to speak on some things ---commitment to principle and not money since we have
been waiting ---(inaudible the rest of the sentence).
Mr. Wright: My name is Charles Wright, and I am the Executive Secretary for the
Martin Luther King Boulevard Businss Association and I am here with my President,
Mr. Tom Washington, and other members of our association. Just reflecting though
on what the City Manager has just said, that this does represent a commitment in
principle and not necessarily one of funding
Mayor Ferre: Do you understand the reason for that?...
Mr. Wright: I do understand the reason but I am concerned with the time line
that will be involved in this being part of the Public Works package rather than
part of the Bond Issue and now...we are concerned only from the standpoint that
the time that has been involved in this project has rendered many of us very
angry....
Mayor Ferre: I'll give you a very quick answer. The Federal Government is
going to give us some answers as to whether or not we have public monies within
the next month. Now, if they agree with this Project it has got to be --we have
got to break ground within 90 days --that is how quick it has to move, otherwise
we don't get the money , now, if we don't get the money within the next month I
assure you,...Mr. Manager, I want to make sure that this in on the December Agenda
so that if we are not successful in getting Public Works funds that we agree to
go ahead with it on the Bond's basis. 0.k.?
Mr. Wright: Thank you, Sir.
67. DISCUSSION BY MAYOR MAURICE A, FERRE:
DATE OF GROUNDBREAKING FOR CONVENTION CENTER.
Mayor Ferre: And while we are on the subject, Joe, I am concerned we are getting
behind schedule on the Convention Center. The architects --I ran into Mr. Candela
the other day-- told me that they are now waiting on the City, they are waiting
on City Attorney's office for the contract and that they think that they are losing
extremely valuable time in working time because if that project by any chance is
successful for Public Works funding, as I've just stated, they have got to be ---
we have got to break ground in 90 days, otherwise the funds won't be there. Now,
I'm very concerned about that.
Mr. Grassie: I agree with you, I've spoken with Mr. Candela about 4 days ago Mayor,
and we are working with the Attorney's office and I think they are just about done,
Mayor Ferre: Thank you.
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t A RN TIN H oLo HODDER
LAINED APOUt HIGH -P ESSUR bIUM Vi
EET LIGHTING.
Mr. Hodder: Gentlemen, my name. i.: M,irrin Hodder, i am here today because I Atli
a citizen of Miami for the lest 3:3 years and T can't afford to pay my taxes this
yeat. I have taxes on a 3ebedreaM residence in the City of Miami that exceed
$1,800. I .im concerned about --khe specific nature of my complaint is this
program to give the City of Mia.;id l00% high-pressure sodium vapor lighting. I
think it is unnecessary and wasteful. In 1969 the City spent on street lighting
$758,000, now they are spending about $3,000,000. I think it has been misrepre-
sented to the public that the sodiicn vapor lighting is a greater bargain than the
mercury vapor that we are accustomed to. The fact is that every time you change
from mercury vapor to sodium vapor you go from about 200 watts to 400 watts sodium
and you double your cost per bulb per 'month. You pay Florida Power and Light
Company on a public service rate commission for this. But you are increasing the
costs to the taxpayers of this City in ad valorem taxes tremendously. Now, I am
the first one to agreed that io certain highway lighting situations, or high crime
areas, or other applications, that good lighting is necessary and desirable, but
the idea of going in everywhere, throughout the City, and changing these bulbs at
a tremendous cost to the people that live here and making the heavens glow red at
night and making the prostitutes on Biscayne Boulevard better able to peddle their
wares and having children out there at midright playing baseball, I think is wrong
and I've seen all these thins and I object to it, and I am not some kind of a guy
who is against progress or against street lighting but I think this City should do
certain things, forgive me if I give you all of this at once but I was told I only
had 10 minutes. I think that first of all this City should have its Legal Depart-
ment undertake a study. The Public Service Commission rate structure that allows
Florida Power and Light. Co. to charge almost $12 for a sodium vapor light which is
supposed to be more lumens per dollat vs. $5.80 for a mercury lamp. I think the
City ought to reconsider installation of post -top lamps which when they are
installed only are 250 watt sodiu;•a vapor lamps. I think that we ought to reconsider
our whole commitment to this total Change in the whole City. We are already at 50%
we have our City cost go to $3,000,000. I think that we should have some kind of
a referendum if the people really want this. We had a Bond issue and for one
reason or another they indicated they were/willing to encumber bonded indebtedness
it may be that they did not like that. The bond issue failed, yes. The point again
is that I think, first of all., wo are paying too much if we are going to have it,
second of all, we've got SCZ that may be 'enough. If we are going to have it we
ought to consider getting the Public Service Commission to get us a better rate,
and lastly ----I've forgotten the last paint.
Mayor Ferre: Well, I'm sure you'll remember it while we discuss this...Mr. Grassie,
would you like to answer part of it?
Mr. Grassie: Well, rather tti:o answer Mr. Mayor, I would like to have one of the
staff give you a couple of faces and possibly it might be of interest to you also.
Mayor Ferre: Wait, wait, wait a Minute, Before that happens and as a matter of
procedure this gentleman of course bas. the right of any citizen to come before this
Commission and talk to us about any subject he wants to. We have an open door policy
here ---a lot of other Commissions around here don't have this, but we do, we believe
in this, now - I think it is important.that....I don't feel that it is appropriate
for him to have a discussion with the: staff here. I think he should have sat down
with staff and should have gone through,..,
Mr. Grassie: He did.
Mayor Ferre: .,.oh, he did.
Mr. Hodder: Mr. Mayor, I di
theta in which my views ware p
tiori ott recent budget expendit
hake the statements I c1d at
Mayor Ferre:
of f aPd' had a discussion with
h the s:.ff .eve Pe some inforge
ghUU.hg, tha' 4 how I WAS able to
epi•rly informed to all the,,
p Point. In the courae of my
$i Ussioiis with the staff; they indicated to me that there will be certain
budget restrictions oil the Public Works Department and t tespectfully suggest
since this is a policy to be set by the Commission that this Commission consider
retarding the advancement of that sodium vapor lighting program as one of the
Major areas in which the Public Works expenditures are reduced and I further
think that before we make any further commitment to this, we should perform some
kind of studies that will tell that there is some justification for going into
quiet residential areas of the City and installing this type of lighting because
though there are people that desire it, there are many that don't and I think we
have to consider the rights of those that don't want it and also ought to consider
the cost to taxpayers because I can tell you that I can't afford to live here any.,
more.
Mayor Ferre: If there are 10 to 1 in favor how come it failed, J.L.?
Commissioner Plummer: Because people are voting against bond issues, the didn't
want to pay for it all
in one year.
Mayor Ferre: Well, they didn't pay against three other bond issues.
Commissioner Plummer: Mr. Mayor, if you want to know the truth on the bond issue
the facts are a little wrong, I think the City is 64% lighted. Am I correct,
Mr. Grassie? ....And I'll tell you the reason people voted against it, I told
you the reason prior to the bond issue, very simply, 64% of the people have more
or less got it for nothing and they did not want to pay just like Grapeland Heights
didn't want to pay for the parks in bond issue, they already got it, why should
they pay for the other 36% to pay it, ---I told you before it was going to fail.
I will tell you Mr. Mayor that, of the calls that I receive -and I received three
calls yesterday wanting to know when are the lights going in my neighborhood, and
I would say Mr. Mayor that the average that comes into my office is about 10 to 1,
for every person opposed there are 10 people wanting to know when are they going
to get it, why haven't we got them, why some of the other cities got them and we
haven't.
Mr. Hodder: May I state another point?
Mayor Ferre: Let's let the Manager have an opportunity to answer and then I'll
recognize you again, o.k.?
Mr. Grassie: Possibly Mr. Francis, of the Public Works Department, could -for the
benefit of the City Commission- present a couple of facts.
Mr. Francis: Mr. Hodder brought up two or three points. I believe his first one
was the cost to the property owner such as himself for the high pressure sodium
vapor lighting versus the mercury lighting he would prefer to have. He ran a
check on this and we found out that the cost difference for City of Miami completely
relighted with the high pressure sodium vapor versus the low intensity mercury vapor
that he would choose cost the average home owner 2-3/4 cents per night, which seems
relatively small for the amount of light that he'll be getting on that street, and
also he brought up the point of power consumption, well, naturally, we also kicked
this up and....
Mayor Ferre: Let me understand your first statement. You said 2 point...let's say
3 cents per day, now, as I remember about a hundred and some odd thousand households
in Miami, ...so- arc you telling me that what you are talking about is $3,000 a
day...Is that what you are talking about?...
Mr. Francis: What we are saying is that the average according to the statistical
report of the City of Miami, the average home in the City of Miami is assessed at
$24,000 and breaking this down about the cost of the high pressure sodium lighting
we have 1 mil bringing something like $3.6 million...and breaking this down the share
to that individual home owner in his $24,000 home...is 2-3/4 cents per night.
Mayor Ferre: All right, I understand. That is the 2-3/4 cents per night...let us
round it up to 3 cents. I repeat I understood everything you told me, now you follow
what I am going to tell you. There are 100,000 homes in the City of Miami, at 3
according to my arithmetic you are talking about $3,000 a day, right? There are
three hundred and..whatever it is days a year...365 days, and if I multiply times
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1976
three you ate talking >about $1,000yO0t1 a
Very easy to say it will cast you 2-3/4 C
multiply that out it is $$1,u00i0OO A yedt
Mr, Grassier Yes, that
Mayor Ferre: O.k., I just wanted
ear So in other words i you kt o r, 4 t it it
der d iy 1 that * a itdthitig t ut theft y
Commissioner Plummer: And, Mryot, one other point you have gotto take also
is comparison. This gentleman is in'opposition to the point but the point is Very
simple --one light as opposed to the other is 7 tunes brighter and less lights
are needed.
Mayor Ferre: 0.k.,let's go on t
go back to Mr. Hodder.
Mr. Francis: All right, this was the point of energy consumed. I believe this
gentleman said that there was agreat deal of wasted energy in this street light-
ing system. The amount of electricity consumed by the City after it is completely
lighted with high pressure sodium vapor ---not now, but after it is completely
lighted ---amounts to less than seven tenths (7/10ths) of 1% of all the electricity
consumed in the City. We are talking .bout a very small amount. And also if we
are talking about energy, I don't thick we should be looking at street light elec-
tricity inasmuch as we are talking about....when you are talking about energy you
are talking about fuel, in here we are talking about the amount that is used in
automobiles...It just makes anything that is used on street lighting a drop in the
bucket. Now, for instance, 1 don't want to dwell on the statistics but I only want
to give you one point ---there is approximately 258,000 vehicles in the City of
Miami and they drive about 23 miles a day. All right, now the added fuel consumed
by a high pressure sodium vapor street lighting system per day would be sufficient
to drive these vehicles only 338 yards --that would not get you from the front
door to Bayshore Dr. so 1 think you see the energy that we use on street lighting
is just very small compared to what we use for other purposes, ---I'm bringing it
into perspective ...I want you to :recognize that point. And I agree with Mr.
Plummer, we get calls down there saying -we don't like it, we get calls from people
saying -we want it. Our calls are running between 5 to 1 and 10 to 1, of people
saying -when are we going to have that lighting.
Mr. Hodder: Mr. Plur:mer made a statement that the new sodium vapor lights are
seven times brighter, I would have to ask him to prove that because there is a
rate schedule that lists out the amount of lumens which is a measurement of light
that you get per bulb....
point you wanted to make and then we'll
Commissioner Plummer: 4,400 to 28,000,
Mr. Hodder: It depends exactly what you are replacing. My understanding is that
most of the lamps that are mercury vapor, installed in the City, excluding the
incandescent....
Commissioner Plummer: I am not taiking about the mercury vapor, I am talking
about the...
Mr. Hodder: Are you talking about the incandescent lamps?...
Commissioner Plummer: Yes.
Mr. Hodder: Well, that's no fair.- comparison because we are not advocating in-
candescent lamps, I am advocating mercury vapor lighting which is the reasonable
kind.
Commissioner Plummer: I am not going to argue the point. I am going to say that the
sodium vapor gives you 28,000 lumens. That is based on something that you did not
bring out in your presentation that there are two types of sodium vapor, one that is
used in the commercial areas which is a 400 watt bulb, as opposed to the residential
areas which is a 250 watt bulb.
Mr. Hodder: Again, Sir, 1 respec. fully disagree with yet because I asked these
questions of your staff in Public Works and they told me that the only places that
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they use the 250 Watt bulbs is in postatop instalations.
Commissioner Plummer: Yes, Sir, residential...
Mr. Hodder: But most of our residential areas of the City have pales that have
lamps on them not post -top. There are only two residential areas that have theffi...
Baypoint and Bay Heights....
Commissioner Plummer: How about
Mr. Hodder: Excuse me?...I‘ m not familiar with that area but my point is that
the post -top applications are limited in the City of Miami and the fact is that
when you go in and relight these residential areas, you are putting in 400 watt
bulb where you take out less than 200. Actually, 175 watt mercury vapor lamps
and you are paying over double for that.
Mr. Francis: You are getting 47,000 lumens in replace of 7,000 lumens,..the
Commissioner is right, you get about 7 times as much light. Your light is measured
in the lumens not in the wattage.
Commissioner Plummer: What is the wattage of the present bulb?
Mr. Francis:
and some are
Commissioner
vapor?
The mercury vapor that are now in use, Sir, some are 135 watts
175 watts, that gives you about 4,500 to 7,000 lumens respectively.
Plummer: And what are the bulbs that are being used in the sodium
Mr. Francis: The sodium are 250 and 400, and give you 27,000 lumens and 47,000
lumens respectively, so you get 7 times as much light with the sodium.
Mr. Hodder: Gentlemen, this brings me to my next point. I respectively submit
that so much light is not necessary and is wasteful. We live in a time when
Americans are going to have to conserve more energy and use less energy and if
this technology of this new lamp gives us more electricity for our money, then
we still shouldn't commit ourselves to going to 400 watt bulbs when we've been
getting away with 145 to 175 watt bulb.
Commissioner Plummer: Mr. Hodder, you are not listening, Sir, the gentleman just
told you that we are going to 250 watt bulbs.
Mr. Hodder: If you ask him again he will tell you that that is only on post -top
installations.
Commissioner Plummer: Mr. Francis, we are going to what wattage bulb installation
in sodium vapor?
Mr. Francis: In sodium vapor we are using two wattage ---you are both correct on
this, let me show you. In the residential areas we have some areas that are
lighted by post -top lights ---in that instance we use 250 watts, in the rest of
the residential areas though where we have utility poles in the streets we are
using the 400 watt, and it is about 20 post -top, 80% with the other, in the
residential areas.
Mr. Hodder: I have no disagreement with what Mr. Francis stated I just object to
that wasteful application.
Commissioner Plummer: Mr. Hodder, do you know why this City started, originally,
this sodium vapor program?
Mr. Hodder: I've been told why by your Public Works Department, they told me that
Mr. Reese, the esteemed former City Manager went to the City of Washington and made
a determination on whatever he discovered in that City that this was desirable for
this City and I think that early in the state of the Program the installations
were made in high -crime areas where there were results that personal attacks....
attacks against persons went down about 30%. I am suggesting that it would be a
cop out to write off our whole City as a high crime area and so proclaim it by
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h vitlg blazing orange lights iti every square itch 6f the city of l4ia>ti. l thiftk
that the lights ate objectionable, I think that if We have a problem -and when I.
started out today I said Wherever we need them we should have them- but I think
to say that the whole City needs them considering the additional cost....
Mayor Ferret I'll tell you, I hate to say this,..and I know I am a minority
in this situation but I've got some bad misgivings...I personally think those
lights are horrible...
Commissioner Gordon: I am glad you agree with me. I don't like them either.
Mayor Ferre* I think they are monstruous and I..you know, we are kind of..."
almost there --64% left, ..
Mr. Hodder:
Mayor Ferre:
I don't know
I was told 50% by the Public Works Department.
All right, or 50% left, and we are on our way to more and all that...
...We are obviously not going to take out a light that we have put in.
Mr. Hodder: Gentlemen, I am a member of the District of Columbia Court of Appeals
in Washington and I've practiced law in Washington, and I go to that City, and I
can tell you that those lights in my humble opinion are for a special application --
the character of the City of Washington is different from this City ---you have a
lot of side -walk cafes and people like to go out at night, in some streets like
Connecticut Avenue it reminds you of Paris...You have all kinds of people in
Washington and you have some areas in the City that do have an experience in high
crime but I can't compare this City to Washington.
Mayor Ferre: I understand, and I think that is certainly applicable to downtown
Miami and in the business districts but, frankly, to get into residential neigh-
borhoods in Coconut Grove, full of trees, and to put these tremendous lights in
there...I think that the least we can do is to re-evaluate the whole thing and
look at it and perhaps...I would not be adverse to a neighborhood referendum type
of a thing in those areas which...and put it up to a referendum, on a referendum-
basis..on a neighborhood basis...And of the 42% that remains if they vote on a
neighborhood basis that they don't want it...that's their problem. I am not
saying that we ought to do that Mr. Grassie, I am just saying that we ought to
consider it and I would like to recommend that staff take this under advicement
think it over, come back, you know...and I say this with all due respect to my
friends the engineers-- You know, I am an engineer, I graduated as an engineer
and many of you don't know that but you know we engineers get set on things and
we sometimes....and I see Mr. Knox is smiling because he probably recognizes the
same thing about lawyers.. that we get our minds set on things and then don't
bother me with the facts...we are going to do it because it is beautiful engineering,
and it is a great idea to light the whole City over again...but, it does not make
any sense. I would like to say that we..if it is all right with you, that we
return this for further consideration and study by staff and perhaps...we are not
lighting anything in the next two months, that I know of, other than what has
been...
Mr. Francis:
Mayor Ferre:
Mr. Francis:
Mayor Ferre:
30 4ays, are
There are some projects which are already ordered...
We can't stop those.
No, no, anything ordered is committed...,
But we are not: going to be ordering any more lighting
we? ..or 60 days?
Mr. Nancis: No, there is nothing to stop us from holding
period...
Mayon Ferre: So why don't we Just look at it and why don't. you advise Mr, Hodder,.
Mr. Hodder, we will advise you when this matter comes up again before the Com.,
mission after it is further studied by staff,
he next
anything
for that
Mt, Hodder: Thank you Mayor thank you thethbets of the Coth tbioftr
Ctibtissioner Plummer: Mr. Mayor, just one item on that...People of 24 to 26
koad on 2nd Avenue are about to rip me apart. Can you tell the why their Mid
stteet out of all other roads hasn't been done?
Mt. Francis: Right now I couldn't, I'd have to look into it and find
We'll find out why and we'll let you know.
Mayor Ferre: Thank you.
69i PERSONAL APPEARANCE: rOHN R9pOOISED I LHA TTEERtNAMENDMENT TO DESIGNATE
PAYOR AS A FULL-TIME POSITION,
Mayor Ferret Take up Item No. 48, Mr. John David Lundin.
Mr. Lundin: Yes, Mr. Mayor, I wish to give a little bit of my time to atSt3ering
Mr Hodder, our State of Florida....
Mayor Ferre: Now, wait a minute, you are here on the Agenda to talk about a full-
time Mayor, which I am very interested in because that might be a perfect out for
me.
Mr. Lundin: I just want to give him a name before he leaves, of someone that can
help him and this City with that problem. The State of Florida has been honored
lately by getting a new resident from Illinois who probably knows more about this
question of the correct lighting ....John Ott, I don't know if you know about him,
he has been written up about quite a bit and ocassionally he speaks on radio
programs because he is interested in exposing his studies which show the effect
of various frequencies of light on human health and eye -sight, and he lives now
in Sarasota so I say that before you make permanent educations on this thing
I would suggest you contact John Ott, I think that will help.
Mayor Ferre: Well, will get that name to you if you will give us the address we'll
get it...
Mr. Lundin: I don't know the street, it is Sarasota, Florida --he probably is in
the City directory up there.
Mayor Ferre: All right, Mr. Lundin we have some other things we have to get to
and then we want to get out of here, so I'll recognize you Sir for your subject
matter that you wanted to address to the Commission.
Mr. Lundin: Well, I have come to the conclusion that this City of Miami is no
longer as so many people seem to regard it just a small river ocean front town
and I believe that in spite of the cost and difficulties in changing the City
Charter, I think we should begin to consider to making the Commission level of
government a full time proposition rather than part-time with full time salaries.
In my home town of Chicago, we have an enormous City Council there....
Mayor Ferre: I was going to ask that, whether or not you came from Chicago.
Mr. Lundin: Well, now I am a resident here, only 10 years but I already feel
more like a Miamian..and I wish to make what I consider to be a constructive
suggestion. I know that amending the City Charter is not an easy matter and it'll
take time and there will be many questions to be settled but I wish that everyone
here would consider this because Miami is going to become more and more important
all the time, not only in our national community but international affairs and I
don't think that it can be run as a small town with a part-time Commission level
government...to its best interest. That is the main point of my presentation.
There are things which I have thought of; for instance, in attacking our crime
problem I think that a full time Commission would help that too. I know that we
have a very capable City Manager...Like I say, I believe that it is not only our
crime situation but all our civic problems demand a full-time Commission and I
NOV 111976
be1#.eVe that evert if the salaries there say for a five COMMissith group sheuid
rah as high as maybe $250,000 a year, it is still..,
Mayor Ferre: Well, I think I might agree with that but we couldn't even get
$15,000...(INAUDIBLE COMNENTS)...we couldn't even get $12,000! Oh, by the way,
that reminds me, when is the next election anyway?...(LAUGHTER)
Mr. Lundin: I've talked to some of my neighbors and some of them that really
don't have an understanding of civic affairs when I suggest this to them to
get their reaction they say -oh, T don't see why we need a Mayor and a Com-
mission, we have a City Manager...they don't understand the situation at a11.
I hope everyone takes this in good spirit, I believe that you, Mr.Mayor, have
shown a very conscientious attitude and I congratulate you for that.
Mr. Lundin: Let me tell you, I only have one objection to everything that you've
said so far I think it sounds very nice and it is plausible but the only Irishman
around here --and he is only part Irish-- is Plummer, see? Now, and he looks a
little bit like Richard Daly, don't you think? there is certain semblance....
Mr. Lundin: Well, you see, I only knew Richard Daly when he was in the legislature
and I the City Clerk, I haven't known him since he has become...Well, I see
your point, but I do not know what to say...
Mayor Ferre: Richard Daly is very quickly, in my opinion, going to become an
institution of the past, and I'll give you a personal opinion now that we are
getting towards the end of the day and maybe we can kind of wind-up, I think
what Richard Daly is lacking today is the mentality of Col. J. Garby, that is
what is missing and that is why Richard Daly is in trouble, I think.
Mr. Lundin: Well, I have not been to Chicago in 10 years so I think it would be
wise for me not to say anything. I intend to make a trip there and try to get
caught up with the events.
Mayor Ferre: We have enjoyed your coming here and we certainly thank you for
your..citizen to come here and speak with this Commission and share your thoughts
I want you to know that there are those of us who have advocated at the County
level what is called an Executive Mayor form of government. I was one of those
and so to speak Clark, and we both lost.
Mr. Lundin: Well, that is an interesting point, I am one of those that believe
that this would take a lot of work too --that we should go back to ordinary
Florida County Government. I think that this thing that has transpired
points out that Metro is not exactly good for our area, particularly for Miami,
as a regular Florida county; I know that this would take a State-wide vote on
it to get Metro changed back to simply Dade County but that points out the fact
that I believe that the City of Miami and all the cities in Dade County have an
inherent right to their own government and I think that it is for their best
interest...
Mayor Ferre: ...Good for you. You know, we kind of joke around here once in a
while but I certainly think, ladies and gentlemen, that Mr. Lundin is a lot more
more representative of an awful lot of quiet citizens in this town than a lot of
us might imagine. There are many more citizens that feel like this they just
don't have the ambition so to speak, to come down here and take a little bit of
time to share with us. Mr. Lundin, we have to move along now so, we want to thank
you very much Sir, for your courtesies and for the time that you have come to
spend with us. Thank you, Sir.
700 DISCUSSION ITEM: COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT FOR RETIREES
Commissioner Gibson; Mr,Mayor, let me as a question from the Manager;, 1r
Manager, I saw some of the senior citizens, retired senior cit:igens, down he
today atd I just wondered..Did they get any affirmative response ftoty the City?
Mt. Grassie: I am afraid I don't know what the question is Commissioner, you'll
have to tell me.
Commissioner Gibson: I think everyone knows what I mean. You know, I happened
to be the one who advocated from this Commission that the retirees who...
Mr. Grassie: Oh, you are talking about not senior citizens but employees...
Commissioner Gibson: Retired employees.
Mr. Grassie: No, Sir, they have not gotten any answer and until we, well, I'm
sorry, they have gotten this answer, but until the City settles with the regular
employees it would be premature to settle or do anything...
Commissioner Gibson: I just want to make sure that they are not going to be
left out and that we are conscious..and once we become conscious we vigorously
pursue taking some affirmative action for those employees simply just because
they don't have the muscle other people have, you know, and I want to lend my
muscle for them.
Commissioner Gordon: I want to make a statement also regarding that...Also that
in some way or other, Mr. Grassie, that whatever compensation you arrive at that
it would be directed to those that are in most need and not to those who are
recently retired on high retirement amounts...That, if you go into a percentage
amount, give very little relieve to the most needy and I don't know how you can
handle it, or what --within the scope of the law-- are we allowed to handle, or
how but, whatever, if it be an across-the-board amount or whatever it might be
that would be my personal idea.
Mr. Grassie: You mention a real problem. We have done some staff work on that
already and it is not easily solved but we are working on it.
71. DISCUSSION ITEM: HOUSING BONDS.
Mayor Ferre: Before we go, I want to talk briefly about housing, the past bond
issue and as you know, we've been held up, and as you know, Jacksonville or
Atlanta, I do not know which, redlines most of the City of Miami, and I've written
a letter to the Secretary of Housing and now that President Ford won't be President
Ford after January 20th, I can say, in her case, thank God, but in the meantime
until we get a new Secretary of Housing I think we've got to do whatever we can
and get this thing straightened out. Mr. Manager, --I don't see Mr. Crumpton here,
but you know we let these things kind of stand still under our bureaucratic and
they go on, and on, and on. I want you to know that that bond issue was passed
now --eight or nine months ago and we are not even anywhere near getting ready to
break ground. We said that we would have a thousand units under way within the
first year --that is a commitment that this Commission, Plummer, Rose Gordon and
Gibson,,..all of us, went around telling people that within one year we would have
a thousant units under way. Now, Adams made that commitment, the Chamber of
Commerce made that commitment, and I am going to tell you,.I went around making
speeches all over the place and...I am going to be embarrassed, but I am not going
to be embarrassed alone and I mean, I think we have got to really crack the whip -
I don't know what it is going to take but I want you to find out if you would for
us what it does take; and then I am going to get involved personally and I am going
to ask each one of these Commissioners to personally get involved and we are going
to have to get something going and, at this stage of the game, you want to know
something? ..I am going to be satisfied with 100 houses. If we get 100 units by
the end of the year at the rate that we seem to go, it is a major achievement...
I tell you, I am very disappointed in Mr. Mel Adams and in Charlie Crumpton...
I don't think we are getting anywhere near the mileage that we ought to be getting
by now, (INAUDIBLE COMMENT). Is there anything else to come up before this Com-
mission at this time?
•
NOV111976
72 DISCUSSION ITEM: INSURANCE kW OF RECORD*
Mayor Ferre: Now, thete is something else, Ed Cole and the question of whether of
not he is agent of record. Now, he has asked me a couple of times and evidently
he has written Mr. Litvak...Is Mr. Litvak here today?
Mr. Grassie: No Sir. The question has been clarified Mr. Mayor, as I under-
stand it, by resolution by this Commission and a notification to the Insurance
Carrier so there should be no question about it.
Mayor Ferre: Then, Mr. Ed Cole is the agent of record for the City of Miami,
Mr. Grassie: No Sir, he is the agent of record for the Company.
Commissioner Plummer: He is the agent of record for Equitable.
Mayor Ferre: That is not the way this Commission voted and that was precisely
the point, I mean, if you will only go back in the minutes of that motion
passed....
Commissioner Plummer: A motion of intent Mr. Mayor, it was never passed as
a motion.
Mayor Ferre: All right, but the motion of intent was that Mr. Cole be appointed
as agent of record no matter who the company was, he was going to be the City's
agent.
Mr. Grassie: Could I suggest, Mr. Mayor, that this is a question that can mean
significant dollars to you, it can mean a lot of money and it is not the sort of
thing that you want to
Mayor Ferre: Put it on the Agenda for some future meeting so that it can be
discussed, get Mr. Litvak here get Mr. Cole here, get the recommendations and
let us find out exactly what this is all about, and put out the dollars on top
of the table, full disclosure of everything so that we know what we are talking
about, you know, if it is going to cost us more money that is different.
Mr. Cole: So be it, see you on the 17th.
Mayor Ferre: We are adjourned.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the City Commission, and on
motion duly made and seconded, the meeting was adjourned at 5:35 P.M.
Maurice A. Ferre
Mayor
RALPH G. ONGIE
City Clerk
MATTY HIRAI
Assistant City C1er
CITY OF MIAMI
DOCUMENT
MEETING DATE:
INDEX
November 11, 1976
ITEM NO
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
DOCUMENT IDENTIFICATION
COMMISSION AGENDA AND CITY CLERK REPORT
ORDERING COCONUT GROVE BUSINESS AREA HIGHWAY
IMPROVEMENT H-4408 AND DESIGNATING THE
PROPERTY AGAINST WIIICH SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS
SHALL BE MADE FOR A PORTION OF THE COST THERE-
OF AS COCONUT GROVE BUSINESS AREA HIGHWAY IM-
PROVEMENT DISTRICT H-4408
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A
LEASE AGREEMENT WITH EDWARD M. JAMES, M.D. FOR
CITY OWNED PROPERTY AT THE MIAMI SPRINGS GOLF
COURSE.
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT WITH PARAMOUNT CONCESSIONS, INC. FOR
THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO SELL FOOD AND BEVERAGES
ALONG THE NEW YEAR'S ORANGE BOWL.
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER ON BEHALF OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI TO ACCEPT, EITHER PERSONALLY OR
THROUGH HIS DESIGNEE, ALL CONTRIBUTIONS OF
MONEY AND/OR PROPERTY FROM WHATEVER SOURCE,
FOR THE PURPOSE OF SPONSORING THE LATIN AMERI-
CAN TRADE EXHIBITION.
GRANTING A HOLIDAY FOR CITY EMPLOYEES ON
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1976
AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO PAY TO
DOLLY LEVERSON, WITHOUT THE ADMISSION OF LIA-
BILITY, THE SUM OF $2,000.00 IN FULL AND
COMPLETE SETTLEMENT OF HER CLAIM AGAINST THE
CITY OF MIAMI.
AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO ACCEPT
THE SUM OF $170.00 IN FULL AND COMPLETE
SETTLEMENT OF THE CLAIM OF THE CITY VERSUS
JOSEPH C. HOLLIS, AND SHELBY MUTUAL INSURANCE
COMPANY
APPROVING A NINETY DAY EXTENSION OF EMPLOY-
MENT PAST THE AGE OF 72 FOR RAFAEL GARCIA,
INTERPRETER CLERK, MAIMI POLICE DEPARTMENT
EFFECTIVE ON OCTOBER 31, 1976 THROUGH JANUARY
30, 1977
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT WITH BELAFONTE TACOLCY CENTER, INC.
A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION, FOR THE PURPOSE OF
SUBCONTRACTING ONE (1) C.E.T.A PUBLIC SERVICE
EMPLOYMENT POSITION TO BE FUNDED THROUGH
C.E.T.A ALLOCATION OF $1,992.14 TO BE RECEIV-
ED BY THE CITY OF MIAMI.
CO144ISSION
ACTION
R-76-995
R=76-996
R-76-997
R-76-998
R-76-999
R-76-1000
R-76-1001
R-76-1002
R-76-1003
RETRIEVAL
CODE NO.
0073
76-995
76-996
76-997
76-998
76-999
76-1000
76-1001
76-1002
76-1003
DOCUMENTi N DEx
aomiggmmml
TEM NO.
11
CON
i
DOCUMENT IDENTIFICATION
D
CaHMIS-SION
9GTIoN
REiRIE'AL
a, CODE NO.
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT WITH PURETO RICAN OPPORTUNITY CENTER
FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUBCONTRACTING TWO (2)
C.E.T.A. PUBLIC SERVICE EMPLOYMENT POSITIONS
TO BE FUNDED THROUGH C.E.T.A ALLOCATION OF
$4,720.57 TO BE RECEIVED BY THE CITY OF MIAMI R-76-1004 76-1004
12 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT WITH LATIN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF
U.S.A., FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUBCONTRACTING
THREE (3) C.E.T.A. PUBLIC SERVICE EMPLOYMENT
POSITIONS TO BE FUNDED THROUGH C.E.T.A. ALLO-
CATION OF $8,084.74 R-76-1005 76-1005
13 ACCEPTING A DONATION OF LOT 21 OF P.W.
WHITE'S RESUB OF BLOCK 16, NORTH, CITY OF
MIAMI, PLAT BOOK B, PAGE 34 FROM DADE FEDERAL
SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION OF MIAMI. R-76-1007 76-1007
14 RATIFYING AND APPROVING THE WAIVER OF RENTAL
FEES FOR THE USE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI'S
SHOWMOBILE BY THE COCONUT GROVE BICYCLE CLUB R-76-1009 76-1009
15 GRANTING FREE USE OF THE MARINE STADIUM BY
THE MIAMI HERALD ON TIHURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18,
1976, FOR THE PRESENTATION OF THE UNITED
STATES ARMED FORCES BICENTENNIAL BAND EVENT,
CO -SPONSORED BY THE CITY OF MIAMI. R-76-1010 76-1010
16 ALLOCATING $650 FROM THE SPECIAL COMMUNITY
PROGRAMS BUDGETED FUND TO THE DEPARTMENT OF
OFF-STREET PARKING TO PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF
GUSMAN CULTURAL CENTER FOR THE LEUKEMIA SO-
CIETY OF AMERICA, INC.
17 ESTABLISIHING GREEN FEES FOR THE NORTH -SOUTH
GOLF TOURNAMENT TO BE HELD FEBRUARY 8
TIIROUGIH 12, 1977, AT THE MIAMI SPRINGS GOLF
COURSE.
18 GRANTING A CONDITIONAL WAIVER OF THE RENTAL
FEE FOR THE USE OF BAYFRONT PARK AUDITORIUM
FOR THE ANNUAL HOLIDAY FESTIVAL AND WORLD
WIDE BAZAAR ON DECEMBER 4 AND 5, 1976
19 WAIVING THE RENTAL FEE FOR THE USE OF BAY -
FRONT PARK AUDITORIUM FOR THE FIFTH ANNUAL
CIIRISTIAN LEADERSHIP BREAKFAST
20 AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A PERMIT TO STS.
PETER & PAUL RECTORY FOR AMUSEMENT RIDES IN
CONNECTION WITH ITS CARNIVAL AT 900 SOUTH-
WEST 26 ROAD.
R-76-1011
R-76-1012
R-76-1013
R-76-1014
R-76-1015
76-1011
76-1012
76-1013
76-1014
76-1015
dal
q� —
DOCUMENTINDEX
Ttm NO.
21
22
2 .3
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
C
DOCUMENT IDENTIFICATION
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A PERMIT TO COR-
PUS CHRISTI ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH FOR AMUSE-
MENT RIDES IN CONNECTION WITH ITS CARNIVAL AT
3220 NORTHWEST 7 AVENUE
ACCEPTING THE BID OF CHAS. F. SMITH & SON,
INC. IN THE PROPOSED AMOUNT OF $1,033,643
ACCEPTING THE BID OF WACKENHUT CORPORATION
FOR FURNISHING SECURITY PERSONNEL AND GUARD
DOGS FOR ORANGE BOWL EVENTS.
ACCEPTING THE BID OF WEBB GENERAL CONTRACTING
INC. IN THE PROPOSED AMOUNT OF $29,178 FOR
THE OLD COAST GUARD BOAT RAMP MODIFICATIONS-
1976
ACCEPTING THE BID OF A.M.J. CORPORATION IN
THE PROPOSED AMOUNT OF $170,820.87 FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF WESTERN DRAINAGE PROJECT E-
38
ACCEPTING THE BID OF LOWRY ELECTRIC CO.,INC.
IN THE PROPOSED AMOUNT OF $207,590 FOR THE
SHENANDOAH PARK -SPORTS LIGHTING & COURTS.
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN
AGREEMENT WITH METROPOLITAN DADE COUNTY,
THROUGH THE MANPOWER PLANNING CONSORTIUM OF
DADE AND MONROE COUNTIES PURSUANT TO CITY OF
MIAMI RESOLUTION NO. 74-111
CHANGING THE REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING
OF DECEMBER 9, 1976 TO DECEMBER 15, 1976
CHANGING THE REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING
OF DECEMBER 23, 1976 TO DECEMBER 16, 1976
APPOINTING REBEL COOK, DIANA CAMPOAMOR AND
FRANCENA B. THOMAS TO SERVE AS MEMBERS OF
THE MIAMI COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN
TO REPLACE INWZ WILCOX ON SAID COMMISSION
R-76-1016
R-76-1017
R-76-1018
R-76-1019
R-76-1020
R-76-1021
R-76-1022
R-76-1023
R-76-1024
R-76-1028
CODE ►�0.
76-1016
76-1017
76-1018
76-1019
76-1020
76-1021
76-1022
76-1023
76-1024
76-1028
ML