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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 1973-10-25 MinutesMIAMI CITY COMMISSION MINUTES OF MEETING HELD ON O CT 2 51973 PREPARED BY THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK CITY HALL H. D. SOUTHERN CITY CLERK RALPH G. ONGIE ASSISTANT CITY CLERK • s fi REX MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING CITY COMMISSION OF MIAMI, FLORIDA ITEM NO. SUBJECT ORDINANCE OR RESOLUTION NO. PAGE NC 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. --- 10. 11. EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM AMENDMENT - TRUSTEE SALE OF CITY PROPERTY - PORTION OF BROOKER STREET NORTH OF KUMQUAT AVENUE PROPOSED APPROPRIATION- $225,000 FOR ORANGE BOWL IMPROVEMENTS CITY EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT BOARD - PROPOSED APPOINTMENTS NORTHERN DRAINAGE PROJECT A-3 ACCEPTING COMPLETED WORK FIRE DEPARTMENT CAPTAIN MANUEL PADRON HONORING POSTHMOUSLY ACCEPT BID - POLICE RADIO EQUIPMENT ACCEPT BID - WYNDWOOD PARKING LIGHTING ORANGE BOWL SPIRAL RAMPS - PHASE III PROPOSED AWARD OF CONTRACT ACCEPT BID - GOLF CARS NURSING CARE FOR INDIGENTS 12. DAY CARE CENTER FOR SENIOR CITIZENS - PROPOSED AT LEGION PARK 13. APPRECIATION TO CITY FROM W.I.O.D. 14. ALFREDO DURAN DAY - PROCLAMATION 15. SLIM HARVARD, TENNIS PRO- PROCLAMATION 16. CONFIRM ORDERING DISTRICT H-4366 17. PROPOSED WIDENING OF STREETS IN COCONUT GROVE 18. PROPOSED REZONING - LOTS 1 do 2, BLOCK 60S MIAMI 19. CONDITIONAL USE - UNPLATTED TRACT AT N. W. 12th AVENUE AND 19th TERRACE .20. WAIVER OF DEVELOPMENT -OFF ST.PARKING SPACES CAMILLUS HOUSE 21. STREET CLOSING - PORTION OF N.E. 2 COURT 22. CENTRO MATER - RELOCATION OF PORTABLE BUILDINGS FOR DAY CARE 23. DINNER KEY PLAN - STATUS REPORT 24. WAINWRIGHT PARK DEVELOPMENT -STATUS REPORT FIRST READING 1 73-868 2 DISCUSSION 2 DISCUSSION 2 73-869 3 73-870 3 73-871 3--4 73-872 4 DEFERRED 4 73-873 4--5 DISCUSSION 5 DISCUSSION 5 5 5 5 73-874 6 DISCUSSION 6 DEFERRED 7 73-875 7 73-876 7--8 73-877 i 8 DISCUSSION 8--9 9 9 • AEI MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING CITY COMMISSION OF MIAMI, FLORIDA ITEM NO SUBJECT 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. EXECUTIVE PAY PLAN CONFIRMING APPOINTMENTS TO OFF-STREET. PARKING AUTHORITY VARIANCE REQUEST- LOT 10, BLOCK 42 SOUTH MIAMI BLOCK 42 DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING BOULEVARD INTERIM ZONING DISTRICT WATERFRONT LANDS- ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS VIRGINIA KEY SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT MODERNIZATION PARKING LOT LIGHTING ORDINANCE REQUEST FOR REPEAL ORDINANCE OR RESOLUTION N0. PAGE NO DEFERRED 9--10 73-878 10 73-879 10 DEFERRED 11 DEFERRED 11 FIRST READING 12 DISCUSSION 12--14 DEFERRED 14 ADJOURNMENT MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING CITY COMMISSION OF MIAMI, FLORIDA OcTOBER 25, 1973 On the 25th day of October, 1973, the City Commission of Miami, Florida, met at its regular meeting place at City Hall in said city in regular session. The meeting was called to order at 9:25 o'clock A.M. by Mayor David T. Kennedy with the following members of the Commission present: Reverend Gibson, Mrs. Gordon, Mr. Plummer, Mr. Reboso and Mayor Kennedy. Ab- sent: None. An invocation was delivered by Reverend Gibson, who led those present in a pledge of allegiance to the flag. On motion of Reverend Gibson, seconded by Mr. Plummer, it was unanimously agreed to waive the reading of the minutes of the previous meeting. 1. EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM AMENDMENT - TRUSTEE: An ordinance entitled - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CERTAIN SUB -SECTIONS OF THE MIAMI CITY EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM (ORDINANCE NO. 2230, DECEMBER 6, 1939, AS AMENDED) AND THE MIAMI CITY GENERAL EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT PLAN (ORDINANCE NO. 5624, MAY 2, 1956, AS AMENDED), AS APPEARING IN CODIFIED FORM AS A PART OF CHAPTER NO. 2 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA 1957, AS AMENDED, MORE PARTICULARLY BY REPEALING SECTION 2-95 AND BY REPEALING SUB -SECTIONS 2-96 (3) AND 2-111 (3) AND SUBSTITUTING THEREFOR NEW SUB -SECTIONS 2-95 (3) , (4) , (5) , (6) AND (7) APPOINTING A SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE FOR THE CITY EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM TRUST, DESCRIBING THE TRUST PROPERTY, PRESCRIBING THE RECORDS TO BE MAINTAINED, THE DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND IN- VESTMENT AUTHORITY OF THE SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE SO APPOINTED, AND SUBSTITUTING NEW SUB -SECTIONS 2-111 (3), (4), (5), (6) AND (7), APPOINTING A SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE FOR THE MIAMI CITY GENERAL EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT PLAN TRUST, DESCRIBING THE TRUST'S PROPERTY, PRESCRIBING THE RECORDS TO BE MAIN- TAINED, THE DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND INVESTMENT AUTHORITY OF THE SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE, SO APPOINTED, CON - TAMING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE was introduced by Mr. Plummer, seconded by Reverend Gibson, and passed on its first reading by title by the following vote - AYES: Reverend Gibson, Mrs. Gordon, Mr. Plummer, Mr. Reboso and Mayor Kennedy. NOES: None. Prior to the introduction of the ordinance Mr. Robert Paulk, representing the Retirement Board, appeared and stated that said Board had requested that the language in Subsection 3 of Section III of the proposed ordinance reading as follows: 1 "The City Commission reserves the right to increase the number of members on the Board of Trustees by not more than two (2) and to remove the Trustees appointed hereunder, either in- dividually or collectively, and appoint a successor Trustee or Board of Trustees, as may be appropriate." be changed to read as follows: "The City Commission reserves the right to increase the number of members on the Board of Trustees by not more than two (2) and to remove those two Trustees appointed hereunder either individually or collectively, and appoint successor Trustees as provided hereunder." and it was agreed to include the substitute language in the ordinance as adopted on its first reading. 2. SALE OF CITY PROPERTY - PORTION OF BROOKER STREET NORTH OF KUMQUAT AVENUE: The following resolution was introduced by Mr. Plummer, who moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 73-868 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF MIAMI TO OFFER FOR SALE TO THE HIGHEST AND BEST BIDDER AFTER NOTICE IS PUBLISHED ONCE A WEEK FOR AT LEAST TWO WEEKS IN A NEWSPAPER OF GENERAL CIRCULA- TION IN THE CITY OF MIAMI THE PORTION OF BROOKER STREET NORTH OF KUMQUAT AVENUE, THE SAME BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS "THE E. 1/2 OF LOT 1, POMONA (16-75)." Were follows body of resolution, omitted here and on file in the Clerk's office) Upon being seconded by Reverend Gibson the resolution was passed and adopted by the following vote - AYES: Reverend Gibson, Mrs. Gordon, Mr. Plummer, Mr. Reboso and Mayor Kennedy. NOES: None. 3. PROPOSED APPROPRIATION - $225,000 FOR ORANGE BOWL IMPROVEMENTS: On motion of Mr. Plummer, seconded by Reverend Gibson, it was unanimously agreed to defer consideration of an ordinance to provide for an additional appropriation of $225,000 from the Orange Bowl Fund Balance to cover cost of certain repairs and improvements to the Orange Bowl. 4. CITY EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT BOARD - PROPOSED APPOINTMENTS: On motion of Mrs. Gordon, seconded by Mr. Plummer, it was unanimously agreed to defer until the next meeting of the Commission appointments to the City Employees Retirement Board to fill terms of R. Belvin Cooper, expiring on December 13, 1973, and Mrs. Theodore R. Gibson, expiring on December 1, 1973. 10-25-73 2 5. NORTHERN DRAINAGE PROJECT_E-28 - ACPTG._COMPLETED WORK: The following resolutbn was introduced by Reverend Gibson, who moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 73-869 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE COMPLETED WORK OF MARKS BROTHERS COMPANY FOR THE CONSTRUC- TION OF NORTHERN DRAINAGE PROJECT E-28 AT A TOTAL COST OF $170,963.00 (Sere follows body of resolution, omitted here and on file in the City Clerk's office) Upon being seconded by Mr. Plummer the resolution was passed and adopted by the following vote - AYES: Reverend Gibson, Mrs. Gordon, Mr. Plummer, Mr. Reboso and Mayor Kennedy. NOES: None. 6. FIRE DEPT. CAPTAIN MANUEL PADRON - HONORING POSTHUMOUSLY: The following resolution was introduced by Reverend Gibson, who moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 73-870 A RESOLUTION. POSTHUMOUSLY AWARDING .AND CONFERRING THE TITLE OF "CHIEF OF RESCUE" UPON THE LATE CAPTAIN MANUEL PADRON OF THE MIAMI FIRE DEPARTMENT, THERE BEING NO OTHER PERSON MORE WORTHY OR DESERVING OF THIS NEWLY CREATED TITLE; SAID AWARD BEING CONFERRED IN TRIBUTE TO HIS MEMORY AND IN RECOGNITION OF HIS OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE EMERGENCY RESCUE SERVICE OF THE MIAMI FIRE DEPARTMENT AND UPON THE RECOMMENDATION OF FIRE CHIEF L. L. KENNEY (Sere follows body of resolution, omitted here and on file in the City Clerk's office) Upon being seconded by Mr. Plummer the resolution was passed and adopted by the following vote - AYES: Reverend Gibson, Mrs. Gordon, Mr. Plummer, Mr. Reboso and Mayor Kennedy. NOES: None. 7. POLICE RADIO EQUIPMENT - ACPTG BIDS: The following resolution was introduced by Mr. Plummer, who moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 73-871 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE BIDS OF MOTOROLA C & E INC. AT $474.50 AND 10-25-73 BELL & HOWELL COMMUNICATIONS CO. AT $2,588.00 RECEIVED SEPTEMBER 4, 1973 FOR FURNISHING THREE (3) RADIO TRANS- CEIVERS, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT AT A TOTAL COST OF $3,062.50 FOR USE 8Y THE OPERATIONS DIVISION OF THE POLICE DEPART- MENT, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO INSTRUCT THE PURCHASING DIVISION TO ISSUE A PURCHASE ORDER THEREFOR (Here follows body of resolution, omitted here and on file in the City Clerk's office) Upon being seconded by Reverend Gibson the resolution was passed and adopted by the following vote - AYES: Reverend Gibson, Mrs. Gordon, Mr. Plummer, Mr. Reboso and Mayor Kennedy. NOES: None. 8. WYNDWOOD PARK LIGHTING - ACPTG BID: The following resolution was introduced by Reverend Gibson, who moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 73-872 A RESOLUTION AWARDING THE BID RECEIVED OCTOBER 19, 1973 OF J. H. GRESHAM, INC. IN THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $17,485 FOR THE WYNDWOOD PARK - SPORTS LIGHTING 1973; ALLOCATING THE AMOUNT OF $19,583 FROM THE ACCOUNT ENTITLED "PUBLIC PARKS & RECREATIONAL FACILITIES BOND FUND" AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT THEREFOR (Here follows body of resolution, omitted here and on file in the City Clerk's office) Upon being seconded by Mr. Reboso the resolution was passed and adopted by the following vote - AYES: Reverend Gibson, Mrs. Gordon, Mr. Plummer, Mr. Reboso and Mayor Kennedy. NOES: None. 9. ORANGE BOWL SPIRAL RAMPS - PHASE III - PROPOSED AWARD OF CONTRACT: On motion of Mr. Plummer, seconded by Reverend Gibson, it was unanimously agreed to defer until the next regular meeting a proposed award of contract for Phase III, Orange Bowl Spiral Ramps. 10. ACCEPTING BID - GOLF CARS: The following resolution was introduced by Mr. Plummer, who moved its adoption: 10-25--73 4 IIMIIMENIMPOOMMINA RESOLUTION NO, 73- 873 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE BID RECEIVED AUGUST 9, 1973 OF TEXTRON, INC. FOR FURNISHING TEN (10) GOLF CARS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION, AT A TOTAL COST OF $10,475.00; AND AUTHORIZ- ING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO CAUSE THE PURCHASING DIVISION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI TO ISSUE A PURCHASE ORDER THEREFOR, AFTER FIRST HAVING DETERMINED THAT FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE (Here follows body of resolution, omitted here and on file in the City Clerk's office) Upon being seconded by Reverend Gibs on the resolution was passed and adopted by the following vote - AYES: Reverend Gibson, Mrs. Gordon, Mr. Plummer, Mr. Reboso and Mayor Kennedy. NOES: None. 11. NURSING CARE FOR INDIGENTS: Mrs. Gordon called attention to the deplorable situation presently existing with respect to indigent persons and lack of nursing home facilities, and expressed the opinion that the Commission should urge the County to acquire additional facil- ities, such as the Lutheran Home for the Aged, for this purpose. The Commission concurred in the suggestion. 12. DAY-CARE CENTER FOR SENIOR CITIZENS - PROPOSED AT LEGION PARK: Mrs. Gordon suggested that the Adult Recreation Center at Legion Park be used as a "day-care center" for senior citizens, and that an attendant with some nursing training be provided. She requested the administration to investigate such a possi- bility and submit its recommendation to the Commission. 13. APPRECIATION TO CITY FROM RADIO STATION WIOD: Mr. Henry Barrow, representing Radio Station WIOD, appeared and expressed appreciation to the City for permitting said sta- tion to publicize the fact that it was broadcasting the Miami Dolphins football games. He presented the Mayor and Commis- sioners with phonograph records of the highlights of the Miami Dolphins last season games. 14. ALFREDO DURAN DAY IN THE CITY OF MIAMI - PROCLAIMING: The Mayor presented to Mr. Alfredo Duran a proclamation declaring Friday, October 12, 1973, as Alfredo Duran Day in the City of Miami. 15. PROCLAMATION - SLIM HARVARD - TENNIS PRO: The Mayor presented a proclamation to Slim Harvard, the City of Miami's Tennis Pro, upon his retirement, and made the following statement in connection therewith: I just hope --and this is what I want in the record --that when we build new tennis facilities --and I know that there will be new tennis facilities built --I am going to be one down here asking that they be called the Slim Harvard Tennis Center, because no one has done more for tennis --not only in the City of Miami, but tennis in the State of Florida --than this man; and I'd like to ask him to come up here now and get this procla- mation. 16. H-4366 - CONFIRMING ORDERING OF DISTRICT: The Mayor announced that the Commission was ready to con- sider any objections to the confirmation of Resolution No. 73-775 ordering the construction of highway improvement in Trail View Highway Improvement District H-4366. There being no objections, the following resolution was introduced by Mr. Plummer, who moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 73-874 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING ORDERING RESOLU- TION NO. 73-775 AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE FOR SEALED BIDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF TRAIL VIEW HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENT H-4366 IN TRAIL VIEW HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT H.-4366 (Here follows body of resolution, omitted here and on file in the City Clerk's office) Upon being seconded by Mr. Reboso the resolution was passed and adopted by the following vote - AYES: Reverend Gibson, Mrs. Gordon, Mr. Plummer, Mr. Reboso and Mayor Kennedy. NOES: None. 17. PROPOSED WIDENING OF ARTERIAL STREETS IN COCONUT GROVE: Mrs. Gordon called attention to the Florida Department of Transportation's recommendations received from the August, 1973, Wilbur Smith Traffic Study, for widening a number of arterial streets in the Coconut Grove area of the City, and strenuously objected to such action. Vincent Grimm, Director of the Department of Public Works, stated that this widening could not be effected without the express consent of the City, and suggested that no further ac- tion be taken on the matter at this time, since to do so might jeopardize other improvements proposed for these streets. The City Manager stated that the City Commission was already on record opposing the widening of these streets. After further discussion it was agreed that the City Attorney prepare a resolution for consideration at the next meeting reaffirming the City Commission's previous policy with reference to this matter; that no streets be widened within the limits of the City of Miami without a public hearing and further 10-25-73 recommendation from the City Commission, and with specific reference to the streets in the Coconut Grove area. 18. PROPOSED REZONING - LOTS 1 & 2, BLK 60S, MIAMI: No one appeared in connection with an application for change in zoning classification for the south 50 feet of Lots 1 and 2, Block 608, Miami, located at 818 SW 4th Avenue, from C-4 to R-4, consideration of which was deferred at the meeting of July 26, 1973, again on September 13, 1973, and again on September 26, 1973. George Acton, Director of the Planning Department, stated that the applicant had recently submitted to his department plans for a ten -unit apartment building on this property, which did not meet with the approval of his department, and that the applicant was now in the process of preparing a new plan for the development of the property. Consideration of the matter was deferred until the next regular meeting of the Commission. 19. CONDITIONAL USE - UNPLATTED TRACT AT NW 12TH AVE & 19TH TERR: The following resolution was introduced by Mr. Reboso, who moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 73-875 A RESOLUTION GRANTING A "CONDITIONAL USE", AS LISTED IN ORDINANCE NO. 6871, ARTICLE IV, SECTION 8 (5), TO PERMIT TRAILER TO BE IN- STALLED ON AN UNPLATTED TRACT, LOCATED AT APPROXIMATELY NW 12TH AVENUE AT 19TH TERRACE; FURTHER DESCRIBED BY PLAN IN PLANNING BOARD OFFICE, FOR A PERIOD OF ONE (1) YEAR, AND TO BE USED FOR TEMPORARY OFFICE, PROPERTY ZONED C-4 (GENERAL COMMERCIAL) DISTRICT (Here follows body of resolution, omitted here and on file in the City Clerk's office) Upon being seconded by Mr. Plummer the resolution was passed and adopted by the following vote - AYES: Reverend Gibson, Mrs. Gordon, Mr. Plummer, Mr. Reboso and Mayor Kennedy NOES: None. 20. WAIVER OF OFF-STREET PARKING SPACES - "CAMILLUS HOUSE": The following resolution was introduced by Mr. Reboso, who moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 73-876 A RESOLUTION GRANTING APPROVAL FOR WAIVER OF DEVELOPMENT OF 10 OF 12 REQUIRED OFF- STREET PARKING SPACES FOR A PERIOD OF ONE (1) YEAR FROM DATE OF ISSUANCE OF CERTIF- ICATE OF OCCUPANCY, AS PROVIDED IN ORDI- NANCE NO. 6871, ARTICLE XXIII, SECTION 2 (6), IN CONJUNCTION WITH CONSTRUCTION OF PROPOSED ADDITION TO "CAMILLUS HOUSE", 10-25-73 ON S 50' LOTS 1 AND 2 AND ALL OF LOT 3, BLOCK 43N, LOCATED AT 728 NE 1ST AVENUE, MIAMI (B-41), SITE ZONED C-5 (LIBERAL COMMERCIAL) DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR AUTOMATIC RENEWALS YEARLY OF SAID WAIVER (Here follows body of resolution, omitted here and on file in the City Clerk's office) Upon being seconded by Mr. Plummer the resolution was passed and adopted by the following vote - AYES: Reverend Gibson, Mrs. Gordon, Mr. Plummer, Mr. Reboso and Mayor Kennedy. NOES: None. 21. STREET CLOSING - PORTION OF NE 2ND COURT The following resolution was introduced by Mr. Reboso, who moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 73-877 A RESOLUTION CLOSING, VACATING, ABANDONING AND DISCONTINUING FOR PUBLIC USE NE 2ND COURT EXTENDING NORTH APPROXIMATELY 250' FROM NE 13TH STREET, IN ACCORDANCE WITH TENTATIVE PLAT #887 - "BOULEVARD TRACT", SUBJECT TO RELOCATION, ALTERATION OR IN- STALLATION OF ANY UTILITIES AND EASEMENTS, AND SUBJECT TO RECORDING FORMAL PLAT (Here follows body of resolution, omitted here and on file in the City Clerk's office) Upon being seconded by Mr. Plummer the resolution was passed and adopted by the following vote - AYES: Reverend Gibson, Mrs. Gordon, Mr. Plummer, Mr. Reboso and Mayor Kennedy. NOES: None. 22. CENTRO MATER - RELOCATION OF PORTABLE BLDS FOR DAY CARE: The Commission next took up for consideration the request of Centro Mater for assistance in relocating two portable school buildings to be used for day care center activities. Mr. Reboso expressed the opinion that assistance should be given this organization if it were possible. P. W. Andrews, City Manager, made the following statement: I think it is, but I'd like to explain to the Commission the area of confusion. You will recall that the Commission passed a resolution in which you provided one hundred dollars for the purchase of a portable. The area of confusion began at that point, because the Centro Mater organization somehow had funds available to purchase a second unit, so that there were two units involved. When they came before the City Commission they asked for fifteen hundred dollars to move the portable, and I, and others, were under the impression that at that time they were asking for the fifteen hundred dollars to move the portable that the City had purchased for the organiz- ation, but what they were asking for was for fifteen hundred 8 10-25-73 dollars to move and establish the portable that they had pur- chased. Well, then, with that understanding in place, there would be no funds available to move and install the second portable unit• --and they are bearing some of the additional expenses in the movement of theirs. In other words, they are complementing the fifteen hundred dollar grant that the City is giving theme. So what is needed is an additional two thousand dollars for the second unit, to place both units on the property; and if the Commission generally concurs with that I will have a resolution ready for the next meeting which would appropriate the money from the appropriate source to get both portables in place. On motion of Mr. Reboso, seconded by Mrs. Gordon, it was unanimously agreed that the City Manager would proceed to implement the recommendations just stated by him in order to accomplish the purpose desired by Centro Mater. 23. DINNER KEY PLAN - STATUS REPORT: The City Manager called attention to a status report on the Dinner Key Plan which he had furnished the Commissioners, and stated he was prepared to answer any questions. 24. WAINWRIGHT PARK DEVELOPMENT - STATUS REPORT: The City Manager called attention to a status report on the development of Wainwright Park which he had furnished the Commissioners, and stated he was prepared to answer any ques- tions. 25. EXECUTIVE PAY PLAN FOR CITY OF MIAMI: The Commission next took up for consideration the matter of certain recommended changes in the Executive Pay plan for the City of Miami, and Mr. Plummer made the following state- ment: I will ask that this item be deferred, and let me explain very simply and briefly why. This memorandum was handed to all of us at the last Com- mission meeting, which is the proposals for the increase in the Executive Pay Plan. First of all, let me say that I don't think that this is across the board, as I think this Commis- sion has always tried to be fair with all individuals, giving raises to all at the same time. But more importantly, let me remind you that when we instituted, last year, the Executive Pay Plan, at that time it was my proposal that some incentive program should be put forth for those people beyond fifteen years of tenure with the City. I was told at that time that the pay plan should be implemented now, and any adjustments would be taken care of at budget time. At budget time there was forty thousand dollars allocated for those adjustments. It was my impression at the time that this would be the imple- mentation of an incentive program. As I read this --and I read it only quite briefly --it does not reflect that; and I would 10-25-73 9 ask that this be deferred at this time so that I, as maybe the rest of you, may go into this in more depth and look it over, and then have a more complete report at our next meet- ing on November the 8th. P. W. Andrews, City Manager: May I interrupt your voting procedure to tell you that I was prepared today, if you chose, Commissioner Plummer, to discuss this area that you expressed interest in, and the Commission expressed interest in several times, and that was some form of adjustment for those people in the Executive Pay Plan who are longer time employees; and I have a recommendation, if you would like to hear it. Mr. Plummer: I would rather that you submit that to us and we can then use that in our determination for the meeting of November the 8th. Thereupon the matter was deferred in accordance with Mr. Plummer's suggestion. 26. OFF-STREET PARKING AUTHORITY - CONFIRMING APPOINTMENTS: The following resolution was introduced by Mr. Plummer, who moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 73-878 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF ARNOLD RUBIN TO THE OFF-STREET PARKING BOARD OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA (Here follows body of resolution, omitted here and on file in the City Clerk's office) Upon being seconded by Mr. Reboso the resolution was passed and adopted by the following vote - AYES: Reverend Gibson, Mrs. Gordon, Mr. Plummer, Mr. Reboso and Mayor Kennedy. NOES: None. The following resolution was introduced by Mr. Plummer, who moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 73-879 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF MARX D. CAUTHEN TO THE OFF-STREET PARKING Y/OARD OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA (Here follows bo1y of resolution, omitted here and on file in the City Clerk's office) Upon being seconded by Mr. Reboso the resolution was passed and adopted by the following vote - AYES: Reverend Gibson, Mrs. Gorrdrm, Mr. Plummer, Mr. Reboso and Mayor Kennedy. NOES: Ngne. 10-25-73 10 RECESS: The meeting was recessed at 10:20 o'clock A.M., and reconvened at 10:45 o'clock A.M. with all members of the Commission present. 27. VARIANCE REQUEST -- LOT 10, BLK 42, SOUTH MIAMI BLOCK 42: Mr. Camilo Lopez appeared to appeal from an adverse recommendation of the Planning Board on his application for variance to permit erection of 6-foot palisade fence on side, front and rear lot lines, (4 feet permitted), being Lot 10, Block 42, South Miami Block 42, located at 191 SW 18th Road, zoned R-1 (Single-family). He stated that this could not interfere with light and air to his neighbor because of the existing heavy landscaping on'his neighbor's lot. He exhibited a photograph of the property. Mr. Joe Purnell appeared and stated he owned the adjoin- ing property and lived in a cottage at the rear of his lot, and that he objected to the proposed fence because it would interfere with the light and air to his living quarters, as well as seriously curtailing the amount of sunlight which would be available for his hedge. He expressed the opinion that the hardship claimed by the applicant was a self-created one. He stated further that he would have no objection to a six-foot palisade fence for a forty -foot distance along the common property line. In response to a question by Mr. Reboso he stated that in addition to the cottage which he oc- cupied on the rear of his property there was a two-story, three-family dwelling in the front. After discussion Mr. Plummer expressed the opinion that the Commissioners should inspect this property prior to arriving at any decision on the application, and the matter was deferred until the next meeting in accordance with the suggestion. 28. DR, MARTIN LUTHER KING BLVD - INTERIM ZONING DISTRICT: An ordinance establishing an interim zoning district to be known as "Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard Interim Zoning District,"as per Ordinance No. 6871, Article IV, Section 39, and applying said regulations to the area defined on the map attached, was presented for the consideration of the Commission upon the recommendation of the Planning Board and the Planning Department. Mr. Plummer questioned the advisability of proceeding with the consideration of the ordinance without a public hear- ing and notice given. George Acton, Director of the Planning Department, and David Simpson, Jr., Executive Secretary of the Planning Board, stated that notices had been sent to property owners, as well as organizations in the area. After general discussion it was agreed to defer consider- ation of the ordinance until the meeting of November 21, 1973, and that a public hearing be held in the area prior to that time to fully explain the provisions of the ordinance to the property owners there. after which time the Commission would consider it at a public hearing. 11 10-25-73 • 29. WATERFRONT LANDS - ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS: An ordinance entitled - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 6871, ARTICLE IV, BY ADDING A NEW SECTION 40, ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS, SETTING FORTH EN- VIRONMENTAL CONTROLS FOR WATERFRONT LANDS TO INCLUDE SITE PLAN REVIEW, MINIMUM YARD DEPTH OF TWENTY (20) FEET ALONG THE WATER- FRONT, MINIMUM SETBACK FOR UNDERGROUND STRUCTURES OF TEN (10) FEET, REQUIREMENTS FOR ACCESSORY STRUCTURES AND NO PARKING OR STORAGE WITHIN TWENTY (20) FEET OF WATER- FRONT, SETTING FORTH LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL YARD AREAS, SETTING FORTH LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENTS FOR DECK AREAS NOT EXCEEDING THREE AND ONE-HALF (31) FEET ABOVE GROUND LEVEL; SETTING FORTH LANDSCAPE REQUIRE- MENTS FOR DECK AREAS EXCEEDING THREE AND ONE-HALF (31) FEET ABOVE GROUND LEVEL; SETTING FORTH THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR LANDSCAPE MATERIALS; AND REPEALING ALL LAWS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH was introduced by Mr. Plummer, seconded by Mrs. Gordon, and passed on its first reading by title by the following vote - AYES: Mrs. Gordon, Mr. Plummer, Mr. Reboso and Vice -Mayor Gibson. NOES: None. Mayor Kennedy absent at roll call. Prior to the introduction of the ordinance George Acton, Director of the Planning Department, briefly explained the provisions of the proposed ordinance. In response to a question by Mrs. Gordon, John Lloyd, Assistant City Attorney, stated that the Law Department was presently studying the ramifications of the provisions con- tained in the City's waterfront regulations with a view to eliminating any lack of clarity or confusion which might exist in their enforcement, especially with reference to houseboats and persons living on boats. -30. VIRGINIA KEY SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT MODERNIZATION: A resolution declaring the policy and intent of the City Commission that the Virginia Key Treatment Plant modernization be developed so as to eliminate the need of sludge drying beds; further that Vhe Virginia Key Treatment Plant be operated and expanded so that no provision is made to accommodate sewage sludge from another treatment plant and that the sludge gener- ated at the Virginia, Key Treatment Plant itself be the only sludge treated within the City of Miami, was presented for the consideration of the Commission, having been deferred at the meeting of October 19, 1973. 10-25-73 Garrett Sloan, Director of the Miami -Dade Water & Sewer Authority, appeared and stated that the authority had already acquired land in the Interama area for a sewage treat- ment plant, but that sludge disposal facilities had been specifically prohibited by contract. He outlined the diffi- culties encountered in obtaining a site for a sludge disposal facility, emphasizing the pressures which had been brought to bear from a financial standpoint with respect to federal grants, and emphasizing further that sludge treatment and disposal was always a separate part of any sewage treatment plant function and a specialty type activity, and that it should be carried on at one place, if possible, for economic reasons, as well as reasons of convenience. He stated that sludge was pumped miles across many cities in order to accomplish this purpose. He outlined in some detail the processes employed in treating sewage and sludge in sewage disposal plants. In response to a question by Mr. Plummer he stated that, with the exception of an additional sixty acres which the authority was in the process of acquiring at Virginia Key, he could assure the Commission that the additional sludge proposed to be pumped to that facility would not require any additional area, be- cause a new process was contemplated to be used in drying it. Mr. Plummer expressed the opinion that the City of Miami should not be asked to provide sludge disposal facilities for the cities of North Miami and North Miami Beach. Mrs. Gordon expressed the opinion that if the City were compelled to provide this service to other municipalities through its Virginia Key facilities it should receive some compensation for such service. Mr. Plummer expressed concern that the planning of this facility was permitted to proceed to a relatively advanced stage,with commitments being made and property being acquired, without the City of Miami being consulted, and yet the City of Miami was now being asked to play a very important role in the creation of this facility. The City Manager called attention to an existing incin- erator plant on Virginia Key, built for the purpose of incin- erating sludge, which for economic reasons had never been used, and suggested that perhaps the land values on Virginia Key had now reached a point where it would be more economically feas- ible to utilize this incinerator than to devote more acreage to sludge drying beds. He also suggested that alternate methods to incineration and drying beds for sludge disposal might be investigated, as well as the possibility of employing incineration procedures at the Interama Plant. Mr. Sloan stated that the incinerator at Virginia Key did not meet present-day stack emission standards and that it would be quite costly to alter it to such an extent that it would do so. He pointed out that the heat treatment method proposed to be instituted at Virginia Key would considerably reduce the need for additional area for sludge drying beds. He pointed out further that the State environmental control offi- cials were not at all enthusiastic with incineration, preferring to have as many of these products as possible returned to the soil. 10-25-73 13 After further discussion, on motion of Mr. Plummer, seconded by Reverend Gibson, it was unanimously agreed that this entire matter be referred to the City Manager and the City Attorney for an in-depth study and report back to the Commission their findings of the inequities which would be imposed upon the people of the City of Miami by this plan, said study and recommendations to include, but not be limited to revenues. 31. PARKING LOT LIGHTING ORDINANCE - REQUEST FOR REPEAL: Mr. Herbert Simon, representing the Miami Board of Realtors, appeared and requested the Commission to repeal its so-called "Parking Lot Lighting Ordinance", stating that the existing regulations were unneeded, unwarranted, and unconstitutional. He expressed the opinion that after the City had completed its street lighting program a parking lot lighting ordinance could then be considered, if it were found to be necessary, but that it was the opinion of the Board of Realtors that the increased street lighting proposed to be installed by the City would elim- inate any need for such an ordinance. The City Manager suggested that this matter be placed on the agenda for the meeting of November 21st, at which time he would have a report to submit to the Commission on it, and the members of the industry would have an opportunity to be present in a public hearing. On motion of Mr. Plummer, seconded by Mrs. Gordon, it was agreed (Reverend Gibson dissenting) to defer the matter in ac- cordance with the City Manager's suggestion. ADJOURNMENT: On motion duly made and seconded, the meeting was adjourned at 12:45 o'clock P.M. ATTEST: H. D. SOUTHERN CITY CLERK DAVID T. KENNEDY MAYOR 14 10-25-73 CITY OF MIAII ITEM NO. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. DOCUMENT IDENTIFICATION COMMISSION AGENDA AND CITY CLERK REPORT (8pgs) AMEND CERTAIN SUB -SECTIONS OF THE MIAMI CITY EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM.(ORDINANCE NO. 2230) NOTICE PUBLISHED IN NEWSPAPER - PORTION OF BROOKER STREET NORTH OF KUMQUAT AVENUE. ACCEPT COMPLETED WORK - MARKS BROTHERS COMPANY - CONSTRUCTION OF NORTHERN DRAINAGE PROJECT E-28 AWARD TO THE LATE CAPTAIN MANUEL PADRON - MIAMI FIRE DEPT. - "CHIEF OF RESCUE ACCEPT BIDS - MOTOROLA C. & E. INC., & BELL & HOWELL COMMUNICATIONS CO. - RADIO TRANSCEIVERS AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT. ACCEPT BID - J. H. GRESHOM INC. - WYNDWOOD PARK - SPORTS LIGHTING. CONFIRMING ORDERING RESOLUTION NO. 73-775 - ADVERTISE CONSTRUCTION OF TRAIL VIEW HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENT H-4366. CONDITIONAL USE - TRAILER INSTALLED N.W. 12th AVE. 19 th TERRACE. GRANTING APROVAL - OFF-STREET PARKING SPACES CAMILLUS HOUSE - 728 N.E. 1st AVE. CLOSING FOR PUBLIC USE N.E. 2nd COURT. REAPPOINTMENT OF ARNOLD RUBIN.OFF-STREET PARKING BOARD REAPPOINTMENT OF MARX D. CAUTHEN.OFF-STREET PARKING BOARD VIRGINIA KEY TREATMENT PLANT MODERNIZATION. DOCUMENT MEETING DATE: INDEX OCTOBER 25, 1973 COMMISSION RETRIEVAL ACTION CODE NO. 0032 R-73-868 R-73-869 R-73-870 R-73-871 R-73-872 R-73-874 R-73-875 R-73=876 R-73-877 R-73-878 R-73-879 0033 73-868 73-869 73-870 73-871 73-872 73-874 73-8'/5 73-876 73-877 73-878 73-879 u034