HomeMy WebLinkAbout07021997City of Miami Beach -City Commission Meeting
Commission Chambers,3rd Floor,City Hall
1700 Convention Center Drive
July 2,1997
Mayor Seymour Gelber
Vice-Mayor Martin Shapiro
Commissioner Sy J.Eisenberg
Commissioner Susan F.Gottlieb
Commissioner Neisen 0.Kasdin
Commissioner Nancy Liebman
Commissioner David T.Pearlson
City Manager Jose Garcia-Pedrosa
City Attorney Murray H.Dubbin
City Clerk Robert E.Parcher
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II AFTER ACTION II
Call to Order -9:10 a.m.
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
Requests for Additions,Withdrawals,and Deferrals
PA-Presentations and Awards
P Al Certificate of Appreciation to be Presented to Police Officer William Rosenstein for Exemplary
Police Work.
(Requested by Commissioner Nancy Liebman)
(Deferred from 6/18/97)
ACTION:Presented.
P A2 Certificates of Appreciation to be Presented to the Following Marine Patrol Officers for
Distinguished Service:Sergeant Dan Clemons (Unit Commander);Officers Michael Pryor,Bruce
Johnson,Joseph Prevish,and Bruce Songdahl.
ACTION:Presented.
PA3 Commission Memorandum No.438-97
Introduction of Assistant Fire Chief Thomas L.Thompson.
ACTION:Introduction made.
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After Action July 2,1997 City of Miami Beach
Consent Agenda approved.Motion made by Commissioner Pearlson;seconded by Commissioner
Liebman;vote:5-0;absent:Commissioners Eisenberg and Gottlieb.
Emergency Item:M otion m ade by C omm issioner Kasdin;seconded by Commi ssioner Liebm an to add Vice-
M ayor Sh apiro 's em ergency item ,support of Dade County 's anti-discrim ination ordinan ce,to the agenda;
vote 5-0;absent C omm issioners Eisenberg an d Gottlieb.
M otion m ade by C omm issioner K asdin;seconded by C omm issioner Liebm an directing the City Attorn ey to
m em orialize the City of M iam i Beach's support of the an ti-discrim ination ordinan ce;vote 5-0;absent
C omm issioners Eisenberg an d Gottlieb.
CONSENT AGENDA
C2-Competitive Bid Reports
C2A Commission Memorandum No.439-97
R equest fo r Appro val to Aw ar d a C ontract to Printrak Intern ational,Inc.,in the Am oun t of $13,200 as
the Sole Sour ce Auth orized Vendor fo r M ain tenan ce of a Series 2000 Latent W orkstation that Interfaces
wi th the M etro D ade Police A utom ated Fingerp rint Identification System (A FIS)Fun ding:Contra ct
M aintenan ce A ccoun t in the C rim inal Investigations Division of the Police D epart m ent.
A dm inistra tion Recom m endation:To authorize the aw ar d.
(Police Depart m ent)
ACTION:A w ard authorized.C hief B arr eto to handle.
C2B Commission Memorandum No.440-97
R equest fo r A ppro val to A w ar d a Pur chase Order in the Am oun t of $20,847.75 to Lawm an 's &Shooters'
Supply,Inc.,Pur suan t to Bid N o.10 1-96/97 fo r the Pur chase of Seventy-Five Police 12 Gauge
Shotgun s.Funding:Police Depart m ent C onfiscation Funds Accoun t.
A dm inistration R ecom m endation:T o authorize the aw ard.
(Police D epart m ent)
ACTION:A w ar d authorized.Judy Ford to issue Purchase Order.C hief Barreto to han dle.
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After Action July 2,1997 City of Miami Beach
C2C Commission Memorandum No.441-97
Request for Approval to Award a Purchase Order to Lawtec International in the Amount of $21,927 as
the Sole Source Authorized Vendor for the Purchase of Three "Ticket-Writer Systems".Funding:
Police Department D.U.I.Grant Account.
Administration Recommendation:To authorize the award.
(Police Department)
ACTION:Award authorized.Judy Ford to issue Purchase Order.Chief Barreto to handle.
C2D Commission Memorandum No.442-97
Request for Approval to Award a Purchase Order to MTS Power Products,in the Amount of $34,750
Pursuant to Bid No.98-96/97 for the Supply of Five Mobile 12 KW Diesel Generators.Funding:
Public Works Account.
Administration Recommendation:To authorize the award.
(Public Works)
ACTION:Award authorized.Judy Ford to issue Purchase Order.Julio Grave de Peralta to handle.
C2E Commission Memorandum No.443-97
Request for Approval to Award a Contract in the Amount of $179,790 to Vila &Son Landscaping
Corp.,Pursuant to Bid No.103-96/97 for the Lummus Park Irrigation Project.Funding:Account No.
370.2169 -This Project is One of the Improvements Included for Lummus Park in the City's Parks Bond
Program.
Administration Recommendation:To authorize the award.
(Recreation,Culture and Parks)
ACTION:Award authorized.Kevin Smith to handle.
C2F Commission Memorandum No.444-97
Request to Authorize the Administration to Enter Into Negotiations for a Contract with the Sole
Proposer,Rauscher Pierce Refsnes,Inc.,Pursuant to RFP No.85-96/98,Providing Financial Advisory
Services to the City of Miami Beach for a Two-Year Period,with Three One-Year Renewal Options.
1.Resolution.
Administration Recommendation:To authorize the Administration to negotiate a contract.
(Finance Department)
ACTION:At the request of Vice-Mayor Shapiro,item deferred to the July 16th Commission meeting.
Patricia Walker to notify Mike Abrams.
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After Action July 2,1997 City of Miami Beach
C3 -Change Orders
C3A Commission Memorandum No.445-97
A Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of a Change Order Increase in the Amount of $32,883 to Metcalf
&Eddy Under Standing Order No.0007601000 to Provide for the Completion of the Contamination
Assessment and Development of a Remedial Action Plan for the Bayshore Golf Course Maintenance
Facility,and Appropriating the Funds from Reallocated Bond Fund 351 into Work Order No.2066 to
Fund the Work.
Administration Recommendation:Approve the Resolution.
(Environmental Management)
ACTION:Resolution No.97-22440 adopted.Judy Ford to issue Change Order.Julio Grave de Peralta
to handle.
C3B Commission Memorandum No.446-97
A Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of a Change Order Increase in the Amount of $35,472 to Metcalf
&Eddy Under Standing Order No.0007602000 to Provide for the Completion of the Contamination
Assessment and Development of a Remedial Action Plan for the Normandy Shores Golf Course
Maintenance Facility,and Appropriating the Funds from Reallocated Bond Fund 351 into Existing
Work Order No.2066 to Fund the Work.
Administration Recommendation:Approve the Resolution.
(Environmental Management)
ACTION:Resolution No.97-22441 adopted.Judy Ford to issue Change Order.Julio Grave de Peralta
to handle.
C4 -Commission Committee Assignments
C4A Commission Memorandum No.447-97
Referral to the Planning Board -Additional Amendments to the Recently Adopted Film Production
Vehicles Ordinance.
Administration Recommendation:Referral of matter.
(Development,Design and Historic Preservation)
ACTION:Referred.Dean Grandin to place item on Planning Board agenda.
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After Action July 2,1997
C7 -Resolutions
City of Miami Beach
C7 A Commission Memorandum No.448-97
A Resolution Extending the Agreement for Legislative Services between the City and Rutledge,Ecenia,
Underwood,Purnell &Hoffman,P.A.,and Gomez Barker Associates,Inc.,and Robert M.Levy &
Associates,Inc.,to Provide Lobbying and Consulting Services for the 1997/98 Legislative Session and
Related Consulting Services on an On-Going Basis for the Period From the 1st Day of October 1997
Until the 30th Day of September 1998.
Administration Recommendation:Approve the Resolution.
(Development,Design and Historic Preservation)
ACTION:Resolution No.97-22442 adopted.Harry Mavrogenes to handle.
Clerk's Note:Lobbying and Consulting Services for the 1997 /98 Legislative Session in Tallahassee.
C7B Commission Memorandum No.449-97
A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to Execute a First Amendment,in the Lump Sum
Amount of $18,000,to the Professional Services Agreement Between the City and Dr.David
Santisteban for Development/Validation of New Written Tests for the Sergeant of Police and Lieutenant
of Police Classifications.
Administration Recommendation:Approve the Resolution.
(Human Resources)
ACTION:Resolution No.97-22443 adopted.Richard Bender to handle.
C7C Commission Memorandum No.450-97
A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to Execute a Third Amendment,in the Lump Sum
Amount of $60,000,to the Professional Services Agreement with Burroughs and Rockhill,Inc.,for
Development and Validation of Assessment Centers for the Classifications of Sergeant of Police and
Lieutenant of Police.
Administration Recommendation:Approve the Resolution.
(Human Resources)
ACTION:Resolution No.97-22444 adopted.Richard Bender to handle.
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After Action July 2,1997 City of Miami Beach
C7D Commission Memorandum No.451-97
A Resolution Setting a Public Hearing on July 16,1997 at 3 :00 p.m.to Consider a Request by Barry
Fritz and Beatrice Chaves-Velando to Review an Order of the Design Review Board (DRB)Rendered
May 31,1997 regarding DRB File No.8643 which Approved the Renovation and Rehabilitation of an
Existing One-Story Building for Use as a Restaurant at 1355 Alton Road,Miami Beach,Florida,and
Directing the City Clerk and the Planning,Design and Historic Preservation Division to Provide
Appropriate Notice Thereof.
Administration Recommendation:Approve the Resolution.
(Development,Design and Historic Preservation)
ACTION:Resolution No.97-22445 adopted.Public Hearing scheduled for July 16th,at 3:00 P.M.
R.Parcher to publish notice.
C7E Commission Memorandum No.452-97
A Resolution Setting a Public Hearing on July 16,1997 at 3:15 p.m.to Consider a Request by the City
Manager to Review an Order of the Design Review Board (DRB)Rendered June 16,1997 regarding
DRB File No.8938 which Approved the Construction of a 30-Unit,Nine-Story Condominium Building
with Ground Level Retail Space at 1403 Dade Boulevard,Miami Beach,Florida.
Administration Recommendation:Approve the Resolution.
(Development,Design and Historic Preservation)
ACTION:Resolution No.97-22446 adopted.Public Hearing scheduled for July 16th at 3:15 p.m.,
R.Parcher to publish notice.
C7F Commission Memorandum No.453-97
A Resolution Authorizing,Retroactively,the Renewal of the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA)Grant in
the Amount of $42,609.
Administration Recommendation:Approve the Resolution.
(Police Department)
ACTION:Resolution No.97-22447 adopted.Chief Barreto to handle.
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After Action July 2,1997 City of Miami Beach
C7G Commission Memorandum No.475-97
A Draft Resolution Authorizing the Filing of an Application for a Grant,and,if Funded,Authorizing
the Budgeting and Expenditure of Funds,Under the United States Department of Justice,"Local Law
Enforcement Block Grant"Program.Amount and Funding:$453,361;$408,066 -United States
Department of Justice and $45,295 -Police Confiscations Account.
Administration Recommendation:Approve the Resolution.
(Police Department)
ACTION:Resolution No.97-22448 adopted.Chief Barreto to handle.
End of Consent Agenda
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After Action July 2,1997
REGULAR AGENDA
RS -Ordinances
City of Miam i Beach
RSA Commission Memorandum No.455-97
An Ordinance Amending Chapter 24,Entitled "Noise";Section 24-5,Entitled "Temporary Permits",
by Providing Stricter Limitations on the Hours and Locations Within Which Construction Activities
May Occur;By Amending the Provisions Relating to Exceptions When the Building Official May
Authorize Construction Activities;Providing for Repealer,Severability,Codification,and an Effective
Date.11:15 a.m.Public Hearing,Second and Final Reading
Administration Recommendation:Adopt the Ordinance.
(Development,Design and Historic Preservation)
(First Reading 6/18/97)
ACTION:Public hearing held.Ordinance No.97-3085 adopted.Motion made by Commissioner
Liebman;seconded by Commissioner Kasdin;vote 4-0;absent:Vice-Mayor Shapiro and
Commissioners Eisenberg and Gottlieb.Al Childress to handle.
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After Action July 2,1997 City of Miami Beach
R5B Commission Memorandum No.456-97
1.Amendment A (Original Version):An Ordinance Amending Zoning Ordinance No.89-2665,
Amending Section 18,Entitled "Design Review Board",Amending Subsection 18-1B,Entitled
"Membership"by Providing That All Design Review Board Members Shall Be Appointed by the
City Commission;Providing for Inclusion in the Zoning Ordinance,Repealer,Severability,and
an Effective Date.First Reading
2.Amendment B (Planning Board Alternate Version):An Ordinance Amending Zoning Ordinance
No.89-2665,Amending Section 18,Entitled "Design Review Board",Amending Subsection 18-
lB,Entitled "Membership"by Amending the Appointment Procedures for Design Review Board
Members;Providing for Inclusion in the Zoning Ordinance,Repealer,Severability,and an
Effective Date.First Reading
Administration Recommendation:Approve on first reading Amendment A and set the required public
hearing for July 16,1997.
(Development,Design and Historic Preservation)
(Deferred from 6/18/97)
3.Discussion regarding Amendment C Requiring that the Five Professional Members of the Design
Review Board be Recommended by the City Manager in Consultation with the Planning Board
with Final Confirmation by the City Commission.The Two Citizen-at-Large Members would be
Appointed by a 5/7 Vote of the City Commission from a List Provided by the City Manager and
Any Other Person or Group Deemed Appropriate.
(Requested by Commissioner Susan Gottlieb)
ACTION:Motion made by Commissioner Liebman to approve the "original"version of the ordinance,
(page 14 7 of the Agenda);seconded by Commissioner Kasdin;vote:5-0;absent:Commissioners
Eisenberg and Gottlieb.Second reading and public hearing scheduled for July 16th at 11:15 a.m.R.
Parcher to publish notice.Harry Mavrogenes/Dean Grandin to prepare report addressing the issues
raised by Ed Resnick.
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After Action July 2,1997 City of Miami Beach
RSC Commission Memorandum No.457-.97
An Ordinance Amending Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance No.89-2665,Amending Section 3,Entitled
"Definitions"Subsection 3-2,Entitled "Terms Defined"by Creating a Definition for Home Office;
Amending Section 6,Entitled "Schedule of District Regulations"Subsection 6-21,Entitled "Regulation
of Accessory Uses"by Allowing Offices in Hotels with Certain Restrictions,and by Listing Home
Offices as an Accessory Use in Apartment Buildings and Single Family Districts;Amending Subsection
6-22,Entitled "Supplementary Use Regulations"by Establishing Regulations for Home Offices;
Providing for Inclusion in the Zoning Ordinance;Repealer,Severability and an Effective Date.2:00
p.m.Public Hearing,First Reading
Administration Recommendation:Approve the Ordinance on first reading and hear on July 16,1997
at 2:30 p.m.public hearing for second and final reading.
(Development,Design and Historic Preservation)
(Scheduled on 6/18/97)
ACTION:1)Motion made by Commissioner Kasdin to delete 6-21(B)1)-hotels section of the
ordinance;seconded by Commissioner Liebman;vote:5-0;absent:Commissioners Eisenberg and
Gottlieb.2)Motion made by Commissioner Pearlson to approve the ordinance as amended;seconded
by Commissioner Kasdin;vote:5-0;absent Commissioners Eisenberg and Gottlieb.Second reading
and public hearing scheduled for July 16th at 2:30 p.m.R.Parcher to publish notice.
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After Action July 2,1997 City of Miami Beach
R5D Commission Memorandum No.458-97
An Ordinance Amending Chapter 20 Entitled "Business Licenses",by Amending Section 20,Entitled
"Construction of Chapter;Definitions",by Amending the Definition of "Business";by Creating the
Definition of "Party or Event Planner/Promoter";by Amending Section 20-10,Entitled "Applications
and Procedures;Grounds for Denial",by Amending Application Requirements for Establishments
Which Serve Alcoholic Beverages;by Amending Section 20-11,Entitled "Schedule of Fees"to Provide
Fees for Party or Event Planners/Promoters;by Amending Section 20-16,Entitled "Property Owners
Responsibility"to Provide Additional Responsibilities for Property Owners Who Permit Party or Event
Planners or Promoters to Use Their Property and Imposing Certain Requirements Therefor;Providing
for Repealer,Severability,Codification and an Effective Date.First Reading
Administration Recommendation:Approve the Ordinance on first reading and schedule a public
hearing for second and final reading.
(Code Compliance)
ACTION:Ordinance approved on first reading.Motion made by Commissioner Kasdin;seconded by
Commissioner Liebman;vote:4-0;absent:Vice-Mayor Shapiro and Commissioners Eisenberg and
Gottlieb.Second reading and public hearing scheduled for July 16th at 11 :30 a.m.R.Parcher to publish
notice.Changes for 2nd reading:1)responsibility to be placed on business owner not property owner;
2)clarify to exclude private caterers,etc.;and 3)add bond requirement.
R5E Commission Memorandum No.459-97
An Ordinance Ratifying the City of Miami Beach Resolution Adopted on July 2,1997 and the Miami
Beach Redevelopment Agency Resolution Adopted on July 2,1997,regarding Acquisition of Certain
Properties Having Street Addresses of 340 23rd Street,300 23rd Street,313 22nd Street,224 23rd
Street,227 and 245 22nd Street,and 211 22nd Street,Miami Beach,Florida,Each Being Legally
Described on Exhibit "A",Said Acquisition Deemed and Declared to be Necessary in Conjunction with
Community Redevelopment and Related Activities and a City Center/Historic Convention Village
Redevelopment and Revitalization Area Cultural Center Project;and Specifically Approving and
Authorizing the Acquisition of the Property by the Miami Beach Redevelopment Agency through the
Filing of Eminent Domain Proceedings,Including a Declaration of Taking,as Necessary;and Providing
for Repealer,Severability,and an Effective Date.First Reading
Administration Recommendation:Approve the Ordinance on first reading and schedule a public
hearing for second and final reading.
(Development,Design and Historic Preservation)
(Hear in Conjunction with R7F and RDA Item 3A)
ACTION:Ordinance approved on first reading.Motion made by Commissioner Pearlson;seconded
by Commissioner Kasdin;vote:5-0;absent:Commissioners Eisenberg and Gottlieb.Second reading
and public hearing scheduled for July 16th at 11 :45 a.m.R.Parcher to publish notice.
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After Action July 2,1997 City of Miami Beach
RSF Commission Memorandum No.460-97
An Ordinance Amending Section 9 of the Zoning Code and Section 36-13 of the City Code Which
Regulates the Display of Signs or Advertisements on Parked Vehicles.First Reading
Administration Recommendation:Approve the Ordinance on first reading and schedule a public
hearing for second and final reading.
(Code Compliance)
ACTION:Withdrawn.
R5G Commission Memorandum No.461-97
An Ordinance Creating Section 2-278 of the Miami Beach City Code Entitled "Independent City
Auditor"Creating the Duties,Methods of Selection,and Method of Compensation of the Independent
City Auditor Pursuant to Section 2.03 of the Miami Beach City Charter;Providing for Codification,
Repealer,Severability,and an Effective Date.First Reading
Recommendation:Approve the Ordinance on first reading and schedule a public hearing for second and
final reading.
(City Attorney's Office)
ACTION:Ordinance approved on first reading.Motion made by Commissioner Pearlson;seconded
by Mayor Gelber;vote:4-0;absent:Vice-Mayor Shapiro and Commissioners Eisenberg and Gottlieb.
Second reading and public hearing scheduled for July 16th at I 0:45 a.m.R.Parcher to publish notice.
RSH Commission Memorandum No.462-97
An Ordinance Amending Chapter 8 of the Miami Beach City Code Entitled "Building Regulations"by
Creating Section 8-12 Entitled "Citation of Building Code Violations and Penalties"to Provide a
Citation Program as a Method of Enforcement of Building Code Violations;by Creating Section 8-13
Entitled "Appeal of Citation to Special Master;Unpaid Fines to Constitute Lien;and Appeals of Special
Master Decisions"to Provide a Review Process for Contractors Violating the Provisions of Section 8-
12;by Creating Section 8-14 Entitled "Schedule of Violation Fees"to Provide Fees for the Violation
of Various State and Local Building and Fire Regulations;Providing for Codification,Repealer,
Severability,and an Effective Date.First Reading
Recommendation:Approve the Ordinance on first reading and schedule a public hearing for second and
final reading.
(Building Department)
ACTION:Ordinance approved on first reading.Motion made by Commissioner Kasdin;seconded by
Commissioner Pearlson;vote:4-0;absent:Vice-Mayor Shapiro and Commissioners Eisenberg and
Gottlieb.Second reading and public hearing scheduled for July 16th at 2:15 p.m.R.Parcher to publish
notice.
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After Action July 2,1997 City of Miami Beach
RSI City Attorney Commission Memorandum No.463-97
An Ordinance Relating to Governmental Organization,Amending the Miami Beach City Code so as
to Create a New Chapter Entitled "Agencies,Boards,and Committees",Creating Section 2.1
Establishing the Barrier-Free Environment Committee;Creating Section 2.2 Establishing the
Beautification Committee;Creating Section 2.3 Establishing the Budget Advisory Committee;Creating
Section 2.4 Establishing the Miami Beach Commission on the Status of Women;Creating Section 2.5
Establishing the Community Development Advisory Committee;Creating Section 2.6 Establishing the
Community Relations Board;Creating Section 2.7 Establishing the Convention Center Advisory Board;
Creating Section 2.8 Establishing the Fashion,Film,Television and Recording Committee;Creating
Section 2.9 Establishing the Golf Advisory Committee;Creating Section 2.10 Establishing the Health
Advisory Committee;Creating Section 2.11 Establishing the Health Facilities Authority;Creating
Section 2.12 Establishing the Hispanic Affairs Committee;Creating Section 2.13 Establishing the
Committee on the Homeless;Creating Section 2.14 Establishing the Loan Review Committee;Creating
Section 2.15 Establishing the Marine Authority;Creating Section 2.16 Establishing the Nuisance
Abatement Board;Creating Section 2.17 Establishing the Parks and Recreational Facilities Board;
Creating Section 2.18 Establishing the Personnel Board;Creating Section 2.19 Establishing the
Police/Citizen Relations Committee;Creating Section 2.20 Establishing the Safety Committee;Creating
Section 2.21 Establishing the City of Miami Beach,Florida Sister Cities Program;Creating Section 2.22
Establishing the Tourist and Convention Center Expansion Authority;Creating Section 2.23
Establishing the Transportation and Parking Committee;Creating Section 2.24 Establishing the Youth
Center Advisory Board;Establishing Said Bodies,Setting Forth Governing Regulations Applicable to
Agencies,Boards,and Committees,Establishing Relevant Legislative Amendments,Including Repealer
(Where Appropriate),Providing for Codification,Severability,and an Effective Date.4:30 p.m.Public
Hearing,Second and Final Reading
1.A Resolution of the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach,Florida,Acting
as the Board of Directors of the City of Miami Beach,Florida,Normandy Shores Local
Government Neighborhood Improvement District (The "District"),Amending Section 42 of
Resolution No.NSNID 93-1 Which Legislation Approved and Adopted by Laws of the Normandy
Shores Local Government Neighborhood Improvement District of the City of Miami Beach,to
Provide that an Advisory Board Shall be Composed of Three Members of the Executive
Committee of the Normandy Shores Homeowners Association.
Recommendation:Adopt the Ordinance and approve the Resolution.
(City Attorney's Office -First Reading 5/7/97 -Continued from 6/12/97)
ACTION:Public hearing held.Ordinance No.97-3086 adopted as amended.Motion made by
Commissioner Liebman;seconded by Commissioner Pearlson;vote:4-0;absent:Vice-Mayor Shapiro
and Commissioners Eisenberg and Gottlieb.The effective date of ordinance is January 1,1998.City
Attorney to amend ordinance as requested.Joe Pinon to prepare memo for the City Manager's signature
re:the Nuisance Abatement Board/State Statutes.Sister Cities Program to be handled by the Economic
Development Division.
1.Resolution No.97-22449 adopted.Motion made by Commissioner Pearlson;seconded by
Commissioner Liebman;vote:4-0;absent:Vice-Mayor Shapiro and Commissioners Eisenberg
and Gottlieb.
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After Action July 2,1997 City of M iam i Beach
R6 -Commission Committee Reports
R6A Report and Discussion by the Cultural Arts Commission Committee.
(Requested by Commissioner Neisen Kasdin)
ACTION:Report presented by Commissioner Kasdin and discussion held.Commissioner Pearlson
requested that the list of names be expanded from 18 to 20 to ensure ethnic diversity on the committee
and will submit additional names to the committee for consideration.Commissioner Kasdin reported
that the committee requested that the City retain the services of Michele Puldy-Burger,as a consultant,
for a four-month period.Administration to negotiate an agreement with her.Ronnie Singer to be
liaison to committee.Administration to negotiate an agreement.Motion made by Commissioner
Liebman;seconded by Commissioner Pearlson;vote:4-0;absent:Vice-Mayor Shapiro and
Commissioners Eisenberg and Gottlieb.
R6B Verbal Report on the Community Affairs Committee Meeting of June 30,1997 regarding the
Following:1)Request to Co-Name the Two Blocks from 15th Street to Lincoln Road on Collins
Avenue as "Arthur Courshon Way";2)Request to Co-Name a Portion of West Avenue as "Nathan
Gumenick Way";3)Request to Co-Name 5th Street as "Simon Bolivar Boulevard";and,4)Request
to Co-Name 22nd Street as "Simon Bolivar Boulevard".
ACTION:Not reached.
R7 -Resolutions
R7A City Attorney Commission Memorandum No.339-97
A Resolution Interpreting Provisions of Article V Entitled "Naming of Public Facilities and Streets",
of Chapter 39 of the Miami Beach City Code Entitled "Streets,Sidewalks and Public Facilities",to
Allow for the "Co-Naming"or "Sub-Naming"of Public Facilities and Main Streets Absent Referendum.
Recommendation:Approve the Resolution.
(City Attorney's Office)
(Deferred from 6/18/97)
ACTION:Resolution No.97-22450 adopted.Motion made by Commissioner Pearlson;seconded by
Commissioner Kasdin;vote 5-0;absent Commissioners Eisenberg and Gottlieb.
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After Action July 2,1997 City of Miami Beach
R7B Commission Memorandum No.416-97
A Resolution Approving the Co-Naming of the New Miami Beach Police Athletic League Building as
the "Miami Beach Police Athletic League/Leah and Chaim Resnick Campus".9:15 a.m.Public
Hearing.
Administration Recommendation;Approve the Resolution.
(Continued from 6/18/97)
ACTION:Public Hearing held.Resolution No.97-22451 adopted approving the co-naming.Motion
made by Commissioner Pearlson;seconded by Commissioner Liebman;vote:5-0;absent:
Commissioners Eisenberg and Gottlieb.
1.Commission Memorandum No.417-97
A Resolution Accepting the Donation of $100,000 from the Resnick Family for the Miami Beach
Department's Police Athletic League New Youth Resource Center.
Administration Recommendation:Approve the Resolution.
(Police Department/PAL)
(Deferred 6/18/97)
ACTION:1.Resolution No.97-22452 adopted.Motion made by Commissioner Liebman;seconded
by Commissioner Pearlson;vote:5-0;absent:Commissioners Eisenberg and Gottlieb.Chief Barreto
and Bernie Winer to handle.Joe Pinon to follow up with PAL.
R7C Commission Memorandum No.464-97
A Resolution Adopting the City's One-Year Action Plan for Federal Funds,Which Includes the FY
1997/98 Budgets for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)Program,Emergency Shelter
Grant (ESG)Program,and Home Investment Partnerships (HOME)Program;Authorizing the City
Manager to Make Minor,Non-Substantive Adjustments to the Action Plan Which May be Identified
During the Finalization and/or Review Process,Which do Not Affect the Purpose,Scope,Approved
Budget and/or Intent of the Plan;Authorizing the City Manager to Execute All Applicable Documents
and Submit the Action Plan to the U.S.Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD);and
Authorizing the Appropriation of All Federal Funds When Received.4:00 p.m.Public Hearing
Administration Recommendation:Approve the Resolution.
(Development,Design and Historic Preservation)
(Scheduled on 6/18/97)
ACTION:Public hearing held.Action Plan approved.Resolution No.97-22453 adopted.Motion
made by Commissioner Kasdin;seconded by Commissioner Pearlson;vote:4-0;absent:Vice-Mayor
Shapiro and Commissioners Eisenberg and Gottlieb.CDAC to notify Commission of any unallocated
funds.Harry Mavrogenes and Jose Cruz to handle.
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After Action July 2,1997 City of Miami Beach
R7D Commission Memorandum No.465-97
A Resolution Creating Residential Parking Permit Zone Three Within the Area Bounded by Michigan
Avenue on the East,Lenox Court on the West,12th Street on the South,and 15th Street on the North;
Pursuant to Section 44-84 of the Miami Beach City Code.5:00 p.m.Public Hearing
Administration Recommendation:Approve the Resolution.
(Parking Department)
(Scheduled on 6/4/97)
ACTION:Public hearing held.Resolution No.97-22454 adopted as amended to include the Flamingo
Park parking lot in Zones 2 and 3 and eliminate time requirement (6 pm to 7am Monday -Friday)on
Lenox Ave between 12 Street and 15 Street.Motion made by Commissioner Kasdin;seconded by
Commissioner Liebman;vote:4-0;absent:Vice-Mayor Shapiro and Commissioners Eisenberg and
Gottlieb.Jackie Gonzalez to modify resolution,implement and install street signs.
R7E Commission Memorandum No.466-97
A Resolution Amending the Existing Hours of Residential Parking Restriction from the Hours of
6:00 p.m.to 9:00 a.m.,to the Hours of 6:00 p.m.to 7:00 a.m.,in Residential Parking Permit Zones One,
Two,and Four.5:30 p.m.Public Hearing
Administration Recommendation:Approve the Resolution.
(Parking Department)
(Scheduled on 6/4/97)
ACTION:Public hearing held.Resolution No.97-22455 adopted.Motion made by Commissioner
Kasdin;seconded by Commissioner Liebman;vote:4-0;absent:Vice-Mayor Shapiro and
Commissioners Eisenberg and Gottlieb.Jackie Gonzalez to implement and install street signs.
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R7F Commission Memorandum No.477-97
A Resolution Ratifying the Miami Beach Redevelopment Agency Resolution Adopted on July 2,1997,
regarding Acquisition of Certain Properties Having Street Addresses of 340 23rd Street,300 23rd Street,
313 22nd Street,224 23rd Street,227 and 245 22nd Street,and 211 22nd Street,Miami Beach,Florida,
Legally Described on Exhibit "A",Said Acquisition Deemed and Declared to be Necessary in
Conjunction with Community Redevelopment and Related Activities and a City Center/Historic
Convention Village Redevelopment and Revitalization Area Cultural Center Project;and Specifically
Approving and Authorizing the Acquisition of the Property by the Miami Beach Redevelopment
Agency by Purchase,Donation or through the Filing of Eminent Domain Proceedings,Including a
Declaration of Taking,as Necessary.
Administration Recommendation:Approve the Resolution.
(Development,Design and Historic Preservation)
(Hear in Conjunction with R5E and RDA Item 3A)
ACTION:Resolution No.97-22456 adopted.Motion made by Commissioner Liebman;seconded by
Commissioner Pearlson;vote:5-0;absent:Commissioners Eisenberg and Gottlieb.Harry Mavrogenes
to handle.
R7G Commission Memorandum No.476-97
A Resolution Approving a Contract between Pace Theatrical Group (PTG)and Spectacor Management
Group,on Behalf of the City of Miami Beach,for the Presentation of a Broadway-Type Entertainment
Series through 2001-02.
Administration Recommendation:Approve the Resolution.
(Convention Center)
ACTION:Resolution No.97-22457 adopted.Motion made by Commissioner Pearlson;seconded by
Mayor Gelber;vote:4-0;absent:Vice-Mayor Shapiro and Commissioners Eisenberg and Gottlieb.
Mayra Diaz Buttacavoli to handle.
RS -Old Business and Administration Reports
RSA Commission Memorandum No.467-97
Informational Item:Parking Projects Status Report.
(Parking Department)
(Hear in Conjunction with R9F)
ACTION:Written report submitted.
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R8B Verbal Report on the Proposed Miami Beach Cultural Center to Be Established at Collins Park.
(Development,Design and Historic Preservation)
ACTION:Verbal report given by Jose Garcia-Pedrosa.
RSC Commission Memorandum No.468-97
Request by Michael Radell,Esq.,on Behalf of David Ospino,for the City Commission to Review a
Design Review Board Decision Approving the Renovation and Rehabilitation of an Existing One-Story
Building for Use as a Restaurant,at 1355 Alton Road,Miami Beach,Florida.2:30 p.m.Public
Hearing OPEN AND CONTINUE TO JULY 16,1997 TO 2:45 P.M.
Administration Recommendation:Open and Continue Hearing to July 16,1997,at 2:45 p.m.In doing
so,this matter can be heard concurrently with another review requested by Jeffrey Bass,Esq.,on behalf
of Barry Fritz and Beatrice Chaves-Velando,for the same project.
(Development,Design and Historic Preservation)
(Scheduled on 6/18/97)
ACTION:Public hearing opened and continued to July 16th at 2:45 p.m.Motion made by
Commissioner Liebman;seconded by Commissioner Kasdin;vote:5-0;absent:Commissioners
Eisenberg and Gottlieb.
R8D Commission Memorandum No.469-97
Occupant Load Criteria Report regarding Issue of Overcrowding at Dining and Entertainment
Establishments.
(Fire Department)
ACTION:Report given.Assistant City Manager Mayra Diaz Buttacavoli and the Fire Department to
meet with Commissioner Liebman regarding the issue of tables and chairs.Chief Garcia to forward the
information to Commissioner Liebman.
R8E Commission Memorandum No.470-97
Report on Possible Alternatives to Avoid Traffic Problems on the MacArthur Causeway Due to the
Renovations of the Causeway and the Scheduled Closing of the Venetian Causeway's Westerly Bridge.
(Public Works)
ACTION:Report given by the City Manager.The issue of the traffic lights to be reviewed by the City
Manager and to report back.
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R8F Commission Memorandum No.471-97
Update on Report by FP&L on Frequent Power Outages and Planning to Meet Future Electrical
Demand.
(Public Works)
ACTION:Report presented by FP&L.Commissioner Liebman requested that the monthly status
report be continued and that any inconvenience on area businesses be kept at a minimum.Julio Grave
de Peralta to follow up.
R8G Commission Memorandum No.472-97
A Status Report on the Progress of the Administration in Obtaining the Following Facilities for the
Electric Shuttle Project:A Charging/Maintenance/Operating Facility on City-Owned Property,and a
Park-and-Ride Lot on Property to be Leased.
(Development,Design and Historic Preservation)
ACTION:Report presented by the City Manager.The Terminal Island site (scheme 3)to be refined.
Leasing opportunities to be explored further.Final report and recommendation as to the park-and-ride
facility and leasing opportunities to be scheduled for the July 16th Commission meeting,if possible.
Commissioner Kasdin requested the Administration consider as an option the construction of parking
at the Marina Core Parcel as a site for a permanent park-and-ride facility.Commissioner Pearlson
requested that any labor costs associated with the movement of staff or equipment directly related to the
Terminal Island site be included.Harry Mavrogenes to handle.
R8H Commission Memorandum No.476-97
Report on the Booking Policy for the Jackie Gleason Theater of the Performing Arts,as Amended.
(Convention Center)
ACTION:Report given by Assistant City Manager Mayra Diaz Buttacavoli.Policy approved as
amended.Resolution No.97-22458 adopted.Motion made by Commissioner Kasdin;seconded by
Commissioner Liebman;vote:4-0;absent:Vice-Mayor Shapiro and Commissioners Eisenberg and
Gottlieb.Mayra Diaz Buttacavoli to prepare resolution.
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R 9 -Ney _B usiness and Com m ission Requests
City of Miami Beach
R 9A C om m ission M em orandum No.473-97
Board and Committee Appointments for the Meeting of July 2,1997.
A C T IO N :The following direct appointment made.R.Parcher to transmit appointment letter.
Beautifi cation Com m ittee:
Claire Tomlin appointed by Commissioner Liebman
R9 B D iscussion regarding Code V iolations fo r Distributing Flyers on City Property .
1.C om m ission M em orandum No.425-97
Department of Code Compliance's Enforcement Procedures for Handbills and Signs Posted on
Public Property.
(Requested by Commissioner Neisen Kasdin)
(Deferred from 6/18/97)
A C T IO N :Not reached.
R9 C D iscussion of a R esolution A m ending M em bership Provisions of the A udit Com m ittee.
(Requested by Commissioner Neisen Kasdin)
(Deferred from 6/18/97)
A C T IO N :Not reached.
R9 D R eport fr om Parks and R ecreation on the Condition of the Tennis Courts at Flam ingo Park.
(Requested by Vice-Mayor Martin Shapiro)
1.Com m ission M em orandum No.474-97
Status Report of Conditions of Tennis Courts at Flamingo Park.
(Recreation,Culture and Parks)
A C T IO N :Not reached.
R9 E D iscussion Concerning the A llocation of $200,000 fo r Cultural A ctivities Currently Being Handled
by the Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority (VCA).In Addition,the Discussion May
Include the Possible Discontinuance of the Two Non-Voting Slots on the VCA for City Commissioners.
(Requested by Mayor Seymour Gelber)
A C T IO N :Withdrawn at the request of Mayor Gelber.Discussions held with the VCA;funding
allocation will be resolved.
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R9F Discussion regarding Lincoln Road Parking.
(Requested by Commissioner Neisen Kasdin)
(Hear in Conjunction with R8A)
ACTION:Not reached.
R9G Discussion on the Relocation of an Existing Water Sports Beach Concession Owned by Pedro
Becerra.
(Requested by Commissioner David Pearlson)
ACTION:Action taken administratively.
R9H Discussion on the Edgewater Building on 14th Street and Ocean Drive.
(Requested by Commissioner Nancy Liebman)
ACTION:Report presented.
End of Regular Agenda
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After Action July 2,1997
MIAMI BEACH REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AGENDA
City of Miami Beach
1.ROLLCALL
2.OLD BUSINESS
A.Redevelopment Agency Memo No.97-21
Status Report on South Pointe Streetscape Program
ACTION:Motion made by Commissioner Kasdin and seconded by Commissioner Liebman
directing the Administration to develop a financial plan and recommendation on the
implementation of the South Pointe Streetscape program;vote:4-0;absent:Vice-Mayor Shapiro
and Commissioners Eisenberg and Gottlieb.Harry Mavrogenes to handle.
3.NEW BUSINESS
A.Redevelopment Agency Memo No.97-22
A Resolution of the Chairman and Members of the Redevelopment Agency Deeming and
Declaring Acquisition of Certain Properties Having Street Addresses of 340 23rd Street,300 23rd
Street,313 22nd Street,224 23rd Street,227 and 245 22nd Street,and 211 22nd Street,Miami
Beach,Florida,Each Being Legally Described on Exhibit "A"Attached Hereto and Incorporated
by Reference Herein;to be a Public Necessity for a City Center/Historic Convention Village
Cultural Center Project,and Deeming and Declaring the Acquisition as Necessary for,and in
connection with,Community Redevelopment and Related Activities;and Authorizing the
Acquisition of the Properties by Purchase,Donation,or the Filing of Eminent Domain
Proceedings,and a Declaration of Taking,As Necessary,As a Potential Site for a Cultural Center.
ACTION:Resolution No.278-97 adopted.Motion made by Commissioner Liebman;seconded
by Commissioner Pearlson;vote:5-0;absent:Commissioners Eisenberg and Gottlieb.
End of the Redevelopment Agency Agenda
The Commission meeting was adjourned at 5:52 p.m.
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