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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 1974-12-17 Marked Agenda9:O& A.M. V 1. soe 2. 7y--/O CITY COMMISSION MEETING CITY HALL - DINNER KEY DECEMBER 17, 1974 Pledge of Allegiance Reading of the Minutes 0073 zoce14) PUBLIC HEARING 3. ** OBJECTIONS TO CONFIRMING ORDERING RESOLUTION No. 74-1267 for FASHION SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENT SR-5402 C. 4. *VON 77604, may• i3 of "DOCUMENT INDEX ITEM LEGEND FOR AGENDA USE: * Resolution confirming Ordering Resolution No. 74-1267 and authorizing the City Clerk to advertise for sealed bids for the construction of FASHION SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENT SR-5402 C (centerline sewer) in FASHION SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT SR-5402 C (center- line sewer). ** The construction of centerline sewers on N.W. 27 Street between N.W. 5th and 6th Avenues, N.W. 28th Street between N.W. 3rd Avenue and 325' West, and N.W. 3rd Avenue between N.W. 27th Terrace and 29th Street wa- ordered by the City Commission at their meeting of November 21, 1974. It is now in order to confirm the ordering resolution and authorize advertising for bids. PLANNING BOARD ITEM S.E. CORNER N.W. 5TH AVENUE AND 34TH STREET ** Review of extension of waiver of development of six of 27 required off-street parking spaces in conjunction with a 22-unit apartment building at the above location. ** Waiver of development of required off-street parking spaces was granted by Resolution Nos. 41664 and 42607. Upon application for a further extension the Building Department, after its annual inspection of the property. could not recommend automatic renewal and the matter was referred to the City Commission for its considera- tion. The City Commission on July 25th, by Resolution No. 74-623, granted a 60-day extension of the waiver. at the end of which time the matter would again he reviewed. On October 10th the City Commission voted to defer consideration of the application for a period of 60 days. g A single asterisk (*) preceding an item indicates the actual title of a resolution and/or ordinance. A double asterisk (**) preceding an item i4aither the subject matter of the item or summary explanation, and is not to be construed as being the title of a resolution and/or ordinance. oe/W4,0P4 CM COMMISSION lEl ttNC DEC ER 17, 1974 PAGE 2 ZONING BOARD ITEM APPROX. 1150 N.W. 11TH STREET ROAD S. ** Resolution granting waiver of development of 44 of 82 required off-street parking spaces on Lots 7 thru 14 and 28 thru 34, Block 14, HIGHLAND PARK (2-13), at 1744r/ O Approximately 1150 N.W. llth Street Road, in conjunc- �� t:ion with proposed "Congregate Housing for the Elderly, under concurrent petition for Conditional Use and Variance; zoned R-4 (Medium Density Multiple). 6. FI;E�d Ta. RE.40liYit ** Zoning Board meeting November 18 - Item #1(b) Zoning Board by 5/0 vote (one member abstained, one member absent) recommended waiver of development THREE OBJECTIONS Planning Department recommended "Approval subject to unity of title and review and approval of landscaping plan on HUD property located on Wagner Creek facing N.W. 8th Street Road". Applicant - Proteus International Note: Zoning Board granted Conditional Use and Variance to permit a 104-unit "Congregate Housing for the Elderly" with a Floor Area Ratio of 1.07 (1.0 permitted). PLANNING ADVISORY BOARD ITEM ZONED STREET WIDTH - COACOOCHEE STREET FROM SOUTH BAYSHORE DRIVE TO ESPANOLA DRIVE ** Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 6871, the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance for the City of Miami, Article XXV, by adding a new Paragraph (136-B) reducing the Zoned Street Width of Coacoochee Street from 50' to 30'. ** Planning Advisory Board meeting November 20 - Item #2 Planning Advisory Board by 7/0 vote recommended reducing the Zoned Street Width ONE OBJECTION Planning Department recommended "Approval" Applicant - Dennis Gould 9:30 A.M. 112011.446 `Ai ••Jfjo .I' • 17- *iir/'oti 10:00 A.M. 7. 8. 9. CITY COMMISSION MEETING DECEMBER 17, 1974 PAGE 3 ZONING BOARD ITEMS 1728 AND 1744 N.W. 15TH STREET ROAD ** Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 6871, the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance for the City of Miami, by changing the zoning classification on UNPLATTED tract, at 1728 and 1744 N.W. 15th Street Road, from R-3 (Low Density Multiple) to C-4 (General Commercial). ** Zoning Board meeting november 18 - Item #2 Zoning Board by 6/0 vote (one member absent) recommended denial for change of zoning classification ONE OBJECTION Planning Department recommended "Denial" Applicant - S. D. Caidin ** • 51 N. W. 51ST PLACE Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 6871, the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance for the City of Miami, by changing the zoning classification of a portion of Lot 17, TWELFTH STREET ACRES PLAN 3 (6-117), located at 51 N. W. 51st Place, from R-2 (Two Family) to R-4 (Medium Density Multiple). ** Zoning Board meeting November 4 - Item #6 Zoning Board by 6/0 vote (one member absent) recommended Denial for change of zoning classifica- tion EIGHT OBJECTIONS Planning Department recommended "Denial" Applicant - Eladio Padilla City Commission on December 2nd deferred to December 17th when applicant failed to appear. PUBLIC HEARING ** OBJECTIONS TO ACCEPTANCE OF COMPLETED WORK IN SAN MARCO SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT SR-5316-C. art COMMISSION MR ING NOSHIER 17, 1914 PAS 4 ZONING.BOARD ITEMS 1901 BRICKELt AVENUE 10. * Resolution granting permission to dredge the area in Biscayne Bay adjacent to Lots 53 through 62, Block "B", FLAGLER MARY BRICKELL (5-44), at 1901 Brickell Avenue, in conjunction with proposed marina, as per plan on file; zoned R-5A (High Density Multiple). subject to the following conditions: (1) There shall be no gas or diesel pumps on the docks; (2) there shall be no commercial use of the marina; (3) there shall be no living aboard vessels; (4) there shall be no access- ory use store at the marina site; (5) there shall be complete compliance with Chapter 24 of the Code of Metropolitan Dade County and Chapter 403 of the Florida Statutes. ** Zoning Board meeting November 4 - Item #1(b) Zoning Board by 6/0 vote (one member absent) recommended permission to dredge NO OBJECTIONS Planning Department recommended "Approval in accord- ance with resolution prepared by Law Department". Applicant - American Design and Development Corp. Note: Zoning Board granted "Conditional Use' for a 99 boat marina in conjunction with the above. City Commission deferred this item to December 17th to permit inspection of the property. 2333 BRICKELL AVENUE 11. * Resolution granting permission to dredge bay bottom land contiguous to Lots 70, 71, 72 and 73, Block "B", FLAGLER MARY BRICKELL (5-44), at 2333 Brickell Avenue, for marina under concurrent petition for Conditional Use, as per plan on file; zoned R-5A (High Density Multiple), subject to the following conditions: (1) There shall be no gas or diesel pumps on the docks; (2) there shall be no commercial use of the marina; (3) there shall be no living aboard vessels; (4) there shall be no accessory use store at the marina site; (5) there shall be complete compliance with Chapter 24 of the Code of Metropolitan Dade County and Chapter 403 of the Florida Statutes. ** Zoning Board meeting November 4 - Item #2(b) Zoning Board by 6/0 vote (one member absent) recommended permission to dredge ONE OBJECTION Planning Department recommended "Approval in accord- ance with resolution prepared by Law Department". Applicant - Brickell Bay Club, Inc. Note: Zoning Board granted "Conditional Use" for a 70 boat marina in conjunction with the above. City Commission deferred this item to December 17th to permit inspection of the property. CITY COMMISSION MEETING DECEMBER 17, 1974 PAGE 5 (REVISED) t 10:30 A.M. 12. ** RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE DOWNTOWN ZONING STUDY COMMITTEES: (Two minute presentation by each Committee) TA 0 '1 K""via. a. Consumer and Users Committee 4j04. 4'444b. Government Committee Icar0604,40,44 goissigissisiminsisomisimamc. Land Owners and Builders Committee 946 _ d. Architects and Professional Planners Committee 11. 10:45 A.M. 13. LATIN COMMUNITY RECOMMENDATIONS ** Resolution confirming Resolution No. 74-1056 and 74,--/.5%57 authorizing the City Manager to act on the recom- mendations contained therein. PERSONAL APPEARANCE AND DISCUSSION ITEMS Appearance dQrjed„G1 .4 14. Appearance by Mr. Sol Meyerson regarding a new City January 9, 1975. Hall for the City of Miami. 11:00 A.M. 16. NOTE: TIME PERMITTING, ITEMS NO. 15 AND 16 CAN BE HEARD AS SCHEDULED. IF NOT, THEY CAN BE DISCUSSED AT A LATER TIME DURING THIS MEETING. ** Resolution to be adopted by the City Commission specify- ing conditions of agreement resulting from the joint City, County Commission and Water and Sewer Board meeting on December 9, 1974. City Manager's report reference Assistant City Managers. PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS AND SPECIAL ITEMS d/ /1% a. Presentation of Certificate of Appreciation to Benjamin Bailine. PREVIOUSLY AWARDED .-.......i. b. Presentation of Certificates of Appreciation to Santiago Grevi and Carlos Barba. 11:30 A.M. 410°...1 c. Proclamation of "Victoria Hospital Week" to be presented to C. T. McCrincnon, Executive Director d. Proclamation of "Cuban Physicians Day". / e. Presentation of Commendation to Dr. Bienvenido M. (/ Benach. ADJOURN FOR THE MIAMI MODERN POLICE DEPARTMENT FACILITIES GROUNDBREAKING CERMONY AT N.W. 4TH STREET AND 3RD AVENUE. 1 PRESENTATIONS. PROCLAMATIONS AND ,SPECIAL .ITEMS 17. a. Presentation of Certificate of Appreciation to Benjamin Bailine. b. somorrappliMMENEEEIVVrtm— c. Proclamation of "Victoria Hospital Meek" to be presented to C. T. McCrimmon, Executive Director. d. Proclamation of "Cuban Physicians flay". c. Presentation of Commendation to Pr. Fienn'euidu H. Benach. d. Presentation of Commendations to the following City of Miami Firefighters, for their heroism in the rescue of three children from a burning building: W.H: Englehard-Station #6A Gene Naples -Station #6A Bruce Stephens -Station #6A A.B. Davies -Rescue #2A G.F. Totams-Station #6A (Chief Hickman will also be present) e. Mayor Ferre to accept letter and medal from the Mayor of Nice, --to be presented by Lou Loy. f. Presentation of Proclamation for "Horace Wesley Morris Day" (for outstanding leader- ship in the Dade Co. Model Cities Program) To be accepted by Mr. Israel Milton, Director Dade Co. Model Cities Program. t Cat COMMISSION MEETtlIC DECEMBER 11, 1974 PAGE 6 * * * * * * * ADJOURN FOR LUNCH * * * * * * * 2:30 Y.M. PLANNING ADVISORY BOARD ITEM , 18. c.4" ._.C_�.. • 744-/44cs" ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION DISTRICT - SOUTH HIAMI AVENUE, BISCAYNE BAY, S. S. 15TH ROAD AND INTERSECTION OF DIXIE HIGHWAY AND SOUTH MIAMI AVENUE * Resolution applying Environmental Preservation • Districts to specific parcels of land within an area of the City of Miami, between South Miami Avenue and Biscayne Bay, S. E. 15th Road and the intersection of Dixie Highway and South Miami Avenue, as per Exhibits "A" and "B" attached hereto, and authorizing the Building Director to include said parcels on the official map of Environmental Preservation Districts maintained by the Building Department. ** Planning Advisory Board meeting October 16 - Item 03 Planning Advisory Board by 4/2 vote (one member absent), recommended the application of Environmental Preservation Districts to the area NO OBJECTIONS Planning Department recommended "Approval" City Commission on November 21st deferred to a later date. 3:00 P.M. 19. PUBLIC HEARING ** Hearing on a proposal to repeal Article III of Chapter 56 of the City of Miami Code dealing with busses and other vehicles operating on fixed routes. • • • 20.. • • PUBLIC HEARING 3 �` ** Public hearing reference distribution of balance of Federal Revenue Sharing Funds. ,38 r ygf ‚asy C1 Y COMMISSION MEETING DECKER 17, 1974 PAGE 7 UNFINISHED BUSINESS - SECOND READING 21. * Ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 7881 and No. 7882 wherein "Check Cashing Services" were established; providing for their deletion from the Code of the City of Miami; repealing all ordinances, or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing for rn effective date. ** Passed on first reading City Commission meeting November 21, 1974 Introduced by - Commissioner Plummer Seconded by - Commissioner Reboso Ayes - Commissioners Gibson, Gordon, Plummer, Reboso and Mayor Ferre Noes - none 22. * Ordinance amending Article I, Chapter 39 of the Code of the City of Miami, Florida for the purpose of prohibiting glass bottles or metal containers to be brought into City Stadiums (i.e., Orange Bowl, Miami Stadium, Marine Stadium); providing a penalty; providing for its inclusion in the Code; repealing all ordinances, Code sections or parts thereof in conflict therewith; containing a severability pro- vision; providing for an effective date. ** Passed on first reading City Commission meeting November 21, 1974 Introduced by - Commissioner Gibson Seconded by - Commissioner Plummer Ayes - Commissioners Gibson, Gordon, Plummer, Reboso and Mayor Ferre Noes - none 23. * Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 8316 (the Appropria- tion Ordinance for the 1974-75 Budget) by appropriating $5,000.00 from the Department of Publicity and Tourism Fund Balance for the purpose of completing a City Convention Movie; providing an effective date. ** Passed on first reading City Commission meeting November 21, 1974 Introduced by - Commissioner Plummer Seconded by - Commissioner Gibson Ayes - Commissioners Gibson, Gordon, Plummer, Reboso and Mayor Ferre Noes - none C T/ COMMISSION MEETING )ECEMBER 17, 1974 PAGE 8 UNFINISHED BUSINESS - SECOND READING 24. * Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 8316 (the Appropria- tibn Ordinance for the 1974-75 Budget) cancelling $25,000.00 of Unallocated General Funds scheduled for use in fiscal year 1974-75 by the:Division of gig VO Property Maintenance for special *cork on barks and Recreation buildings throughout tie City; realloca- ting said $25,000.00 for the renovation of a section of the Dinner Key Auditorium Building for the reloca- tion and removal of the Print Shop facilities; pro- viding an effective date. 25. yJv/ ** Passed on first reading City Commission meeting November 21, 1974 Introduced by - Commissioner Plummer Seconded by - Commissioner Gibson Ayes - Commissioners Gibson, Gordon, Plummer, Reboso and Mayor Ferre Noes - none * Ordinance creating the Department of Management Services; providing for the appointment of a Director; prescribing the functions and duties of the department; establishing four subordinate sections to be known as: The Operations Analysis Section, the Budget Management Section, the Computer Systems Development Section, and the Internal Audit Section; providing each subordinate section to be headed by an Assistant Department Director; prescribing the futies and functions of each section; providing for a severability clause; repeal- ing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith. ** Passed on first reading City Commission meeting November 21, 1974 Introduced by - Commissioner Plumper Seconded by - Commissioner Reboso Ayes - Commissioners Gibson, Gordon, Plummer, Reboso and Mayor Ferre Noes - none X4 A oCan 4a-01 27. b e v VtiA°w 26. a. ** ,cf41'94f;AJe CITY COMMISSION MEETING DECEMBER 17, 1974 PAGE 9 NEW BUSINESS - RESOLUTIONS/ORDINANCES Ordinance amending Paragraph No. 1, Section 16-20 of the Code of the City of Miami entitled "General Contract Procedure for Expenditures Exceed- ing Fifteen d d 11 s" by establishing a new ceiling of �31 dollars for general contract procedures; eliminating the necessity of three competitive bids; providing an effective date. City Manager recommends. b. * Ordinance amending Section 16-21 of the Code of the City of Miami entitled "Method of Securi Competitive Bidding on Contracts for more than Aar 7/i�� Thousand Dollars; Exceptions", by requiring advertise- ments for a ceiling bid for contracts for more than forty-five hundred dollars; eliminating the necessity of three competitive bids; providing an effective date. City Manager recommends. C. ** Ordinance amending Section 16-25 of the Code of the City of Miami, entitled "Open Market Purchases", by establishing a new ceiling of on open market purchases; eliminating the a esbity of three competitive bids; providing an effective date. City Manager recommends. * Ordinance amending Chapter 1 of the Code of the City of Miami, Florida by establishing the procedure for the adoption, amendment or revocation of the Charter or abolition of the government of the City of Miami; providing a severability provision, providing for inclusion in the Code and providing an effective date. ** The proposed ordinance will simplify the procedure entailed in the enactment of Charter changes. City Attorney recommends. CITY COMMISSION MEETING DECEMBER 17, 1974 PAGE 10 NEW BUSINESS - RESOLUTIONS/ORDINANCES 28. * Resolution accepting the Highway Right of Way Deed executed by Coconut Grove Bar.k on September 10, 1974, conveying to the City of Miami a combined total of approximately 1,454 square feet of land contained in a contiguous, mean 4-foot wide strip along the southeasterly side of Lots 36, 37 and 38 of DAY 3 / GROVE TERR., as recorded in Plat Book 9 at Page 180, and of Tract 1, HOUSER SUB., as recorded in Plat Book 28 at Page 50, of the Public Records of Dade County, Florida; and directing the proper official of the City of Miami to record same in the public records of Dade County, Florida. ' ** Approximately 1,454 square feet of land is needed by the City along the northwesterly side of South Bayshore Drive running southwesterly from the northwest corner of S. W. 27 Avenue and South Bayshore Drive for the completion of the South Bayshore Drive Highway Improve- ment. Coconut Grove Bank has executed and delivered to the•City of Miami.a Highway Right of Way Deed, dated September 10, 1974, for the required 1,454 square foot dedication. It is now in order for the City Commission to accept the aforesaid Highway Right of Way Deed and have it recorded in the Public Records of Dade County, Florida. City M'snager recommends. 29. * Resolution authorizing release of MARY WEBSTER from further obligation to the City of Miami under her agreement dated September 21, 1973 to construct asphaltic concrete pavement, removal of existing pavement, grading and shaping street shoulder, one storm drainage structure, removal or relocation of 3 thirteen trees and'landscaping at WEBSTER SUBDIVISION; and authorizing the release of the Performance Bond in the amount of $15,600.00 executed by MARY WEBSTER, as Principal, and the Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland, as Surety, to guarantee the completion of the above -mentioned improvements; and authorizing the acceptance of a new agreement executed by EMIL J. GOULD, as Principal, and a new Performance Bcnd in the amount of $17,600.00 executed by the Continental Casualty Company, as Surety, to guarantee the completion of the above -mentioned improvements. ** 0n November 8, 1973, the City Commission accepted the plat entitled WEBSTER SUBDIVISION and a subdivision improvement Agreement executed by the fee simple owner. Mary Webster. and the plat was recorded. Title to the ' subdivision has been recently transferred to Emil J. Gould who has agreed to complete the improvements and has provided a new Performance Bond in the amount of $17,600.00. City Manager recommends. CITY COMMISSION MEETING DECEMBER 17, 1974 PAGE 11 NEW BUSINESS - RESOLUTIONS/ORDINANCES 30. ** Resolution authorizing the City Manager to purchase by negotiation in lieu of condemnation Parcel No. 1537.3 of the City of Miami Eaton Park Expansion, as described herein, for the sum of $38,300; and allocating $40,000 from the 1972 Parks and Recreational Facilities Bond Fund to cover the cost of acquisition of fee simple title / "- /Je3 to this property, and other costs incidental to the acquisition. ** The owner of the above Parcel has by agreement dated November 25, 1974, offered to convey Fee Simple Title to this property to the City of Miami for $38,300. The present owner shall have the right to remain in the Property and receive all proceeds from the use of the property until May 1, 1975, upon which date the property will be vacated and delivered to the City of Miami. It is deemed in the best interest of the City of Miami to acquire this property at this time through negotiated purchase. This property is being acquired for the expansion of Eaton Park. City Manager recommends. 31. ** Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 8305, the Federal Revenue Sharing Funds Appropriations Ordinance, by appropriating from the $60,000 designated for street sweeping operations the sum of $35,000 to be used for the treatment, replacement and removal of blighted coconut palms. ---------------------- ** Funds budgeted in the 1973-74 Revenue Sharing Budget for the treatment, removal and replacement of blighted coconut palms have been exhausted, and it has been necessary to terminate the dead tree removal. It is planned to include this program in the Community Development Program which is to be submitted for con- sideration before December 31st. In the interim, how- ever, it is suggested that a contract be let for $35,000 to continue palm tree removal. The money can be made available from the street sweeping funds in the Revenue Sharing Budget. $60,000 has been provided for this service, and due to the importance of the palm tree removal, it is recommended that this $35,000 be reappropriated for the tree removal program. City Manager recommends. MT! COMMISSION MEETING DECER 17, 1974 PAGE 12 NEW BUSINESS - RESOLUTIONS/ORDINANCES 32. a. * Resolution authorizing the Director of Finance to pay to FLORENCE E. HEAtHERINGTON, without the admission of liability, the sum of $3,750.00 in full and complete settlement of her claim against the City of Miami for alleged personal injuries sustained by her, upon the execution of a release releasing the City of Miami 1544 from all claims and demands. ilk 3 City Attorney recommends. * Resolution authorizing the Director of Finance to pay to JOSEPH JANGI, without the admission of liability. the sum of $5,000.00 in full and complete settlement of his claim against the City of Miami for alleged personal injuries sustained by him, upon the execution of a release releasing the City of Miami from all claims and demands. City Attorney recommends. 33. ** Resolution ratifying the emergency action taken to purchase an ash truck tractor cab for Truck No. 1964, and author- izing and directing the Purchasing Agent to ist:ue a purchase order to International Harvester Company, Miami, Florida, in the amount of $2,683.51. (j ** Until recently it was anticipated that the 20th Street Incinerator would cease operation by April, 1975, there- fore replacement purchases of Ash Tractors were not in- cluded in the 1973-74 Budget. however, it now appears that the incinerator will be in operation beyond the anticipated closing date, and it is necessary to keep the older equipment in service. The subject truck 4 lb was completely rusted and beyond repair. Inquiry w,;s made to International Harvester, the sole source of supply, as to cost and possible delivery date. The compiny interpreted our inquiry as a request for purchase and recently delivered the cab to the City Garage. Due to the critical nature of the situation plus long delivery schedules for this type of equipment, the cab was accepted from International Harvester. City Manager recommends. 34. ** Resolution authorizing the payment of salaries for 3rProfessional Computer Positions from Police Dlead- uarters and Crime Facilities Bond Funds. 14" I VI-/3GT CITY COMMISSION MEETING DECEMBER 17, 1974 PAGE 13 NEW BUSINESS RESOLUTIONS/ORDINA►YCES 35. a. * Resolution authorizing the issuance of a waste collection license to PACKED SANITATION SERVICE, INC. 7"l /34 8 b. * Resolution authorizing the issuance of a waste collection license to RAFAEL & ROBERTO TRASH SERVICE, 7iI»13(# r c. * Resolution authorizing the issuance of a waste collection license to GENERAL HAULING SERVICE, INC. 74-/37#6• ** Appointment of additional members to the City of Miami International Folk Festival Committee. 74..0 7 / 37. ** Appointment of additional members to the City of Miami General Cultural Hispanic Committee. ?lf43 %8. ** Appointment of additional members to the City of Miami Committee on Ecology and Beautification. 7q../3 739. * Resolution establishing the City of Miami Commission on the Status of Women; adopting the by-laws by the City Commission and appointing fifteen (15) members to the City of Miami Commission on the Status of Women. • 40. ** CITY COMMISSION MEETING DECEMBER 17, 1974 PAGE 14 NEW BUSINESS - RESOLUTIONS/ORDINANCES Resolution providing for the sale of $225,000 Orange Bowl Warehouse Revenue Bonds of the City of Miami, Florida; providing for the date of said bonds; pro- viding for the years in which said bonds mature and the amount of bonds that mature in each such year; setting forth the method of payment of interest; setting forth the form of notice for bids for said bonds; directing publication of nctice of sale of said bonds; providing for the bid:, to be opened on January 23, 1975; setting forth the method of bidding; and setting forth the form of the bids. City Manager recommends. ** Resolution appointing bond counsel for the City of Miami to handle the sale of $18,000,000 General Obligation Bonds for construction of Police Facilities, Storm Sewers, Sanitary Sewers and Highway Improvements. City Manager recommends. 42. * Resolution establishing the policy of the City Commission that the City Manager shall establish salary levels for the unclassified service of the City with the City Commission reserving to itself the right to establish salary for the City Manager, 'jJ°,' .J• Assistant City Managers, City Attorney, Assistant '1 Director of the Department of Law, Assistant City Attorneys, City Clerk and Executive Secretary of the Civil Service Board. 43. ** Resolution authorizing and directing the City Manager to negotiate for the acquisition of a vacant lot 'yam A3 7 G located at the southeast corner of the intersection 7 of Southwest 8th Street and 15th Avenue to be utilized as a mini -park plaza. 44. * Resolution appointing one member to the Retirement Board of the Miami City Employees' Retirement System ��'�� 7 7 and Plan for the term expiring December _13,_1974^ 45. ** p/./31)' �7 iJj. /3 %1 46. CITY COMMISSION MEETING DECEMBER 17, 1974 PAGE 15 NEW BUSINESS - RESOLUTIONS/ORDINANCES Resolution confirming and ratifying the action of the City Manager in issuing a purchase order to Steelco Pipe Co. for the installation of the MIAMI SPRINGS COUNTRY CLUB SANITARY SEWER CONNECTION in the estimated amount of $4,692.42; allocating the amount of $5,000 from the account entitled "Capital Improvement Fund - Unallocated Funds" to cover the estimated installation cost and other expenses; and directing that a purchase order be issued therefor. ** The City of Miami Springs has recently constructed sanitary sewers in the street right of way abutting the Miami Springs Country Club. They have notified the City that the sewers are available, and in accordance with the Miami Springs Code the City has 90 days to connect to the sewer. This 90 day period expires on December 8, 1974. The Miami Springs City C,uncil has received competitive bids and awarded a contract for the purpose of lowering the costs for connecting private properties to the sanitary sewer system. Prices have been checked with bids the City has received on sanitary sewer im- provements and they are low in comparison. City Manager recommends. DISCUSSION Status of law suit - Thorne v. City of Miami - payment of uncompensated time to certain City employees. Cilr COMMIJst 4 MEETING DECEMBER 17, 1974 PAGE 16 AWARD OF BIDS 47. ** Resolution accepting the bid received November 25, 1974 of PARAMOUNT CONCESSION, INC. to pay the City of 3" Niami $1,500.00 for the right to serve the public through the sale of food, beverage and novelties at the Orange Bowl Parade on December 31, 1974. ** Invitations were mailed to 20 potential suppliers and the bid of Paramount Concession, Inc. was the only bid received. • City Manager recommends. 48. ** Resolution accepting Ale bid received November 22, 1974 of EDISON PRESS for printing 50,000 Folk Festival Brochures in full color for use by the Department of Publicity and Tourism in conjunction with the annual 7 ), — /3 Q / Folk Festival at a cost of $3,000.00. '] �+ ** Invitations were mailed to 26 potential suppliers and seven bids were received. The bid of Edison Press was the LOWEST BID RECEIVED. Funds have been provided in the current budget. 49. City Manager recommends. ** Resolution accepting the bid received November 12, 1974 of LAMAR UNIFORM CO. for furnishing Coveralls and Jackets, as required, for use by the Rescue Division of the Fire Department, at a unit cost of $16.95 for Coveralls and $14.35 for Jackets, the initial order to represent approximately a $2,000.00 expenditure. ** Invitations were mailed to seven potential supplier: and three bids were received. The bid of Lamar Uni- form Co. was the LOWEST BID RECEIVED. Funds have been provided in the current budget. City Manager recommends. 50. ** i41-/3 ,3 51. CITY COMMISSION MEETING DECEMBER 17, 1974 PAGE 17 AWARD OF RIDS Resolution awarding the bid of A. J. HOUSE & SONS, INC. in the estimated amount of $41.,251..50 for "EXHIBIT I" - S1EGENUURF BICYCLE PATH; allocating the additional amount of. *17,606.50 from the account entitled "Capital Improvement Fund - Unallocated Fanc:" to cover the estimated contract cost; allocating from said account the additional amount of $1,760.6S to cover the cost of Project Expense; allocating from said account the additional amount of $352.S5 to cover the cost of such items as Advertising, Testing Labora- tories, Postage, etc.; and authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with said firm. ** Bids were received November 27 for the construction of a Bicycle Path from Main highway at Franklin Avenue to the Rickenbacker Causeway. This will be a recreational path that meets the City of Miami and Dade County Master Plan for Bicycle Paths. Funds were previously allocated for this project in July, 1973, but were insufficient. Part of this cost for construction will be paid for through n State Grant in the amount of. $23,645. The bid of A. J. House & Sons, Inc. was the LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BID RECEIVED. City Manager recommends. * Resolution Accepting the bid of the POOL & KENT COMPANY in the amount of $26,500; accepting the bid of DOCK & MARINE CONSTRUCTION, INC. in the amount of $8,760. for the construction of the COCONUT GROVE MARINA - MODIFICATIONS - 1974; allocating an addi- tional amount of $1.5,790 from the account entitled "Capital Improvement Fund - Unallocated Funds"; and authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with said firms. ** Bids were received November 13, 1974 for, the instati tioit of a fire st^ndpipe system to serve the piers at the Coconut Grow Marina. This is to provide proper fire fighting facilities in accordance with the request of the Fire Prevention Bureau. Also included in this con- tract are items for the removal of structural and mooring piles and deteriorated piles at the Coccnut Grove tsarina and the driving of salvaged piles •it Dinner Key Marina. The bids of The Pool & Kent Company and Dock & Marine Construction, Inc. were the LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BIDS RECEIVED. City Manager recommends. 52. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS 53. CITY MANAGER REPORTS 54. RESOLI.JTIONS CONFIRMLNG PRIOR ACTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION TAKEN BY MOTION AT THE MEETING 01' TDJ;CEMBER 2, 1974. Go CITY COMMISSION MEETING DECEMBER 17, 1974 PAGE 18 "POCKET MATTERS" 74-1348 - RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE PLAT ENTITLED OMNI INTERNATIONAL 74-1349 - MOTION GRANTING EXTENSION OF WAIVER OF DEVELOPMENT OF 6 OF 27 OFF-STREET PARKING SPACES IN CONJUNCTION WITH 22- UNIT APARTMENT BUILDING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF NW 5TH AVENUE.AND 34TH STREET 74-1354 - MOTION REQUESTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO IMMEDIATELY BEGIN PUBLIC HEARINGS ON THE REPORTS SUBMITTED BY THE DOWNZVWN ZONING STUDY COMMITTEES OF THE CITY OF MIAMI 74-1355 - RESOLUTION REQUESTING METRO TO HAVE INCLUDED IN ITS.FEASI- BILITY STUDY FORA RAPID TRANSIT. SYSTEM CURRENTLY BEING CONDUCTED BY KAISER ENGINEERS A FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR A "PEOPLE MOVER" SYSTEM FOR THE CITY OF MIAMI AS IS IMPLE- MENTED IN NORFOLK, VIRGINIA, WITH THE PURPOSE OF REMOVING THE "PEOPLE MOVING" FROM THE GENERAL CONCEPT OF RAPID TRANSIT, SO THAT INDEPENDENT FINANCING BY THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS OR OTAtAWISE MAY BE ACHIEVED AT THE EARLIEST DATE 74-1357 - RESOLUTION REQUESTING METRO, AS A JOINT PROJECT WITH THE CITY, TO SET ASIDE UP TO TWENTY ACRES OF -PROPERTY OWNED BY DADE COUNTY FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A TREE DEPOSITORY; AND AUTHORIZING THE PROPER OFFCIALS TO CONFER WITH DADE COUNTY OFFICIALS 74-1358 - MOTION INSTRUCTING THE CITY MANAGER TO SEND TO THE FLORIDA EAST COAST RAILWAY COMPANY BY REGISTERED MAIL A COPY OF, THE CITY ATTORNEY' S MEMORANDUM WITH RESPECT TO ITS LITIGA- TION WITH THE CITY OVER FILL AT THE OLD PORT SITE 74-1360 - MOTION APPOINTING NORA SWAN TO THE BICENTENNIAL COMMITTEE AND DESIGNATING HER AS CHAIRPERSON OF SAID COMMITTEE 74,-13 79 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO MAKE PAYMENTS OF $374,045.89 FOR UNCOMPENSATED TIME TO INDIVI- DUALS COVERED BY THE LAW SUIT STYLED "THORNE VS. CITY OF MIAMI"; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTIONS TO ACCUMULATE NECESSARY FUNDS; FURTHER PROVIDING SUCH FUNDS TO BE PLACED IN APPROPRIATE ACCOUNTS TO REPLACE EXPENDED FUNDS FOR SAID PAYMENTS 74-1385 - RESOLUTION EXTENDING FOURS OF SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1974, AND TUESDAY, DECEMBER 31, 1974 FOR ONE HOUR AFTER THE USUAL CLOSING TIME, 74-1386 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO ALLOCATE $475,000 FROM CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND AND TO PAY THE REQUIRED SUMS FROM SAID ALLOCATION TO THE DEFEND- ANTS, THEIR ATTORNEYS AND APPRAISERS IN THE CASE OF CITY OF MIAMI VS. MARJORIE E. WILSON, ET AL, CIVIL ACTION NO. 73-788, PURSUANT TO COURT ORDER CITY COMMISSION MEETING DECEMBER 17, 1974 PAGE 19 "POCKET MATTERS" 74-1387 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO REPAY TO THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND $475,000 AFTER THE SALE OF BONDS FROM THE 1972 POLICE FACILITIES BOND ISSUE; SAID FUNDS ESTIMATED TO BE AVAILABLE IN MARCH, 1975 74-1388 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO ALLOCATE $66,635.55 FROM THE 1972 PARK AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES BOND FUNDS AND TO DEDUCT FROM SAID SUM $4,785.40 TO BE APPLIED TO THE PROPER CITY ACCOUNT AND TO PAY THE REMAINING $61,850.15 TO COCONUT GROVE MARINE PROPERTIES, INC. PURSUANT TO COURT ORDER.DATED DECEMBER 4, 1974, ENTER- ED IN THE CASE OF CITY OF MIAMI; V. COCONUT GROVE MARINE PROPERTIES, INC. ET AL,, CASE NO. 73-15433 r 74-13$9 - RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID OF ADDRESSOGRAPH MULTIGRAPH CORP. FOR FURNISHING A TOTAL COPY SYSTEM FOR USE BY THE PRINT SHOP AT A TOTAL COST OF $31,234.57; AND AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF PURCHASE ORDER 74-1390 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EMERGENCY PURCHASE FROM THE SOUTHERN BOAT SHOWS, INC. OF TWO FLOATING DOCKS FOR USE AT THE MARINE STADIUM. AT A TOTAL COST OF $4,550 74-1391 - RESOLUTION AWARDING BIDS FOR FURNISHING COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT FOR THE MOBILE COMMAND POST VEHICLE FOR USE BY THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS TO MOTOROLA C & E, INC. AT A TOTAL COST OF $13,624.00; TO.ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT CO., INC. AT A TOTAL COST OF $371.30; AND TO BCS ASSOCIATES, INC. AT A TOTAL COST OF $1,513.00; AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF PURCHASE ORDERS FOR SAME, FUNDS TO COME FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC PROPERTIES CITY GARAGE REPLACEMENT RESERVE ACCOUNT 8342 - ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 8305, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS OF FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING FUNDS RESERVED FOR SOCIAL PRO- GRAMS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,096,544 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR .ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1975: FURTHER APPROPRIATING $67,610 FUNDS ENCUMBERED IN THE GENERAL FUND (TC1WN PARK COOPERATIVE); $40,000 FUNDS FROM UNEXPENDED 1973-74 FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING FUNDS FOR PUERTO RICAN DAY CARE; FOR A TOTAL OF $1,204,154 FOR SOCIAL SERVICES; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN C ONFLICT, PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; EMERGENCY