Weest Miami City Commission
Regular Meeting
Minutes
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CITY OF WEST MIAMI
REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING
Wednesday, May 20, 1998
Commission Chambers - City Hall
‘901 8.W 6nd Avenue
West Miami, Florida
MEMBERS PRESENT:
‘Rebeca Sosa, Mayor
Enrique Gonaslez, Vice Mayor
Pura Martin
Matco Rubio
[MEMBERS ABSENT:
CCatlos Disa Padron
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1 ‘The regular meeting of the West Miami City
2 Commission was called to order at 7:30 p.m.,
3. with the pledge of allogiance to the flag.
4 ‘The Mayor called Item 1, roll cll.
5 Present were the Mayor, Vice-Mayor Gonzalez,
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Commissioners Martin and Rubio. Commissioner
Diaz-Padron was absent.
‘With consent of the Commission, the Mayor
called Item 9 out of order, a report by Fausto
10 Gomez re Legislative Report.
u ‘The Mayor commended Mr, Gomez for his many
12 years of service to the City, especially for
13. his assistance in the past year in addressing
14 the $1.5 million deficit of Phase I sewer and
15 obtaining a $225,000 grant
1 Lacasas fled legislation for a residential
2 tree replacement program for trees cut down due
3 tocitrus canker, which ultimately failed,
4 Notwithstanding ths failure, their
5 advocacy, along with Representative Rud)
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Garcia, Chairman of the House Appropriations
Committee, led to $3,000,000 appropriation to
Florida Department of Agriculture for tree
replacement.
10 ‘The Florida Department of Agriculture will
11 submit a plan to the Governor's Office by
12 August 1st on how to distribute the trees to
13 the residents who have suffered damage by
14 inspectors and cutting of trees on private
15 property.
16 ‘Mr. Gomez suggested that the City Manager
17 maintain close contact with Florida Department
18 of Agriculture to ensure compensation is
19 received by residents
20 Finally, Mr. Gomez stated announced last
21 year the Governor vetoed specific allocations
22 for West Miami and other police departments.
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Representative Villalobos, Chairman of the
Appropriation Subcommittee dealing with
criminal justice, established $250,000 grant
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ALSO PRESENT: 16 Mr. Gomez outlined the four priorities as
Yolande Aguila, City Manager 17 follows: Continued funding for Community
or Vialbon iy Atorey 18 Center; wastewater treatment; residential tree
Googe eta psoas eas Dae 19 replacement; and, Police Department funding,
Patrick Kiel, Police Chet }20 which the Governor vetoed.
David Farrar, Court Reporter 21 Mr. Gomez secured for the Community Center
}22 an additional $75,000 this year and $750,000
23 for Phase I Sewer System, cutting the deficit
}24 down to one million dollars,
25 Both Senator Gutman and Representative
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1 program with the Governor's Ottice and is
2 currently working with the City to apply for
3 funds from the grant for acquisition of public
4 safety equipment.
3 ‘The increased allocation for West Miami
6 during this last legislative session represents
74 389 increase in the City operating budget
8 without any corresponding tax burden to
9 residents.
10 ‘The Mayor called Item 16, discussion of
LL Pepsi Cola vending machines and Partnership
12 Program.
B ‘Vice-Mayor Gonzalez, noting 2 lack of soft
14 rinks at City Hall and Cooper Park, asked
15 Maria Salvador, representative of Pepsi Cola
16 Company, to present to the Commission a
17 proposal to provide vending machines on City
18 property and explained the exclusivity
19 contract.
20 ‘The contract spans five years for
21 incremental placement of 7 to 8 soft drink
22 vending machines. Pepsi Cola Company agrees to
23 provide the City with two scoreboards with a
24 combined value of $4000 and to participate in
25 the City’s special events
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May 20, 1998‘West Miami City Commission
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1 After discussion, Vice-Mayor Gonzalez made 1 Vice-Mayor Gonzalez and vice-chaired by
2 a motion to approve the five-year contract with 2 Commissioner Martin; Special Events chaired by
3 Pepsi Cola pending review and approval of the 3 Commissioner Martin and vice-chaired by
4 contract by the City Attorney. 4 Commissioner Diaz-Padron; Insurance Committee,
5 ‘The motion was seconded by Commissioner 5 chaired by Commissioner Rubio and vice-chaired
6 Martin and approved by unanimous vote. 6 by the Mayor; Community Center chaired by the
7 ‘The Mayor called Item 2, discussion of 7 Mayor and vice-chaired by Vice-Mayor Gonzalez,
8 appointment of City Attorney. 8 Tn addition to these working committees,
9 ‘The Mayor made a motion to defer this item 9 each Commissioner will select the Employee of
10 to the next regular Commission meeting. 10 the Year for different departments as follows:
u "The motion was seconded and approved by 11 Police Department by Commissioner Diaz-Padron;
32 unanimous consent. 12 Parks and Recreation by Vice-Mayor Gonzalez;
B ‘The Mayor called Item 3, discussion of 13. Public Works by Commissioner Martin; Community
14 appointment of City Engineer. 14 Center by Commissioner Rubio; and Finance and
18 ‘The Mayor made a motion to continue 15 Administration by the Mayor.
16 Mr, Rodriguer’s contract for two year. 16 ‘The Mayor called Item 5, a Mayor Community
” ‘After discussion, the motion was seconded 17 Award,
18 by Commissioner Martin and approved by 18 ‘The Mayor made a motion to recognize Jorge
19 unanimous vote. 19 Martin for his outstanding dedication and
2 ‘The Mayor called Item 4, discussion of 120 service to City of West Miami
21 Committees. a1 ‘The motion was seconded and approved by
2 ‘The Mayor announced that the Department of }22 unanimous vote.
23 Police will be chaired by Commissioner 23 The Mayor called Item 6, discussion of
2A —_Diaz-Padton, viee-chaired by Commissioner }24 appointment of Code Enforcement Board member,
25 Rubio; Parks and Recreation chaired by 2s ‘Commissioner Martin made a motion to
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1 nominate Joe Paus to the Code Enforcement 1 yarious insurance companies have been contacted
2 Board 2 for information regarding coverage, costs, and
3 ‘The motion was seconded by Vice-Mayor 3 delivery systems.
4 Gonzalez and approved by unanimous vote. 4 "The City’s plan costs were highlighted for
5 ‘The Mayor called Item 7, discussion of 5 the self-funded program from its commencement,
6 appointment of alternate Planning and Zoning 6 starting February 1, 1998 of each year.
7 Board member. 1 Last year the City experienced a total cost
8 Commissioner Martin made @ motion to 8 of $263,038, including cost of administration
9 nominate Betty Cruz as alternate to the 9 of the program as well as claims, excluding the
10 Planing and Zoning Board 10 dental.
un ‘The motion was seconded by Vice-Mayor "1 Several items to consider in choosing a
12 Gonzalez and approved by unanimous vote. 12 plan are should it elect a fully insured
B ‘The Mayor called Item 8, discussion of 13 program, which would it a work burden off the
14 Urban and Community Forestry Grant, and Item 14 City, what would yearly increases be, and what
15 11, discussion of grants. 15 would it have to pay out for run-out claims.
16 ‘The Mayor identified two grants wherein the 16 ‘After discussion, the Mayor made @ motion
17 City isnot required to provide matching funds 17 to instruct the City Administration to meet
18 in order to participate 18 with the Chairman of the Insurance Commission
19 ‘The Mayor called Item 10, discussion of the 19 Board and report back at the next regular
20 City Health Insurance Programm. 20 meeting
2 ‘The City Manager stated that Staff had met a ‘The motion was seconded by Vice-Mayor
22 with Insuranee Consultant Jim Monty and he 22 Gonzalez and approved by unanimous vote
23° provided the City written findings. In past 23 ‘The Mayor called Item 12, discussion of
24 years the City did not have the option of }24 satelite office use by the District
25 becoming fully insured but does today, and 25 Commissioner
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1 ‘Vice-Mayor Gonzalez requested the City look
2 imto the issue of continuing to provide an
3 office to the District Commissioner at no cos.
4 ‘After discussion, the item was continued to
5 the next regular Commission meeting.
6 ‘The Mayor called Item 13, resolution
7 regarding residency st
8 Honduran,
9 "The Mayor asked the City to endorse a
10 resolution passed recently by City of Hialeah
11 calling for fair and just treatment of
12 Peruvians and Hondurans as legal immigrants as
13 to their residency status.
1“ After discussion, Vice-Mayor Gonzalex
1S consented to approving the resolution as
16 outlined,
yw ‘The Mayor called Item 14, request for
18 recognition of Rescue 40, Shift A, Battali
19 and made a motion to recognize their
20 outstanding efforts and assistance in answering
21 calls by the Mayor due fo the condition of her
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The request was unanimously approved.
‘Tae Mayor called Item 15,
siscussion/recommendation of Safe Neighborhood
1 Park Improvements,
2 ‘Vice-Mayor Gonzalez made a motion to
3. purchase out of the program's $30,000 a Play
4 Station Number 11 for small children at Cooper
5 Park; spectator benches for Cooper Park;
6 develop a mini play area for very small
7. children; for the Recreation room to install
8 matting and new weight room equipment such as
9 benches, slides and basketball backbosrds.
10 ‘The Mayor suggested resolving the shelter
11 issue at Cooper Park.
2 ‘The Mayor instructed Vice-Mayor Gonzalez to
13 proceed with negotiations and report back upon.
14 completion.
15 ‘The Mayor called Item 17, discussion of
16 recycling grants
0 Since the City only charges $1.32 per
18 household to recycle garbage and only 385
19 households recyele, Vice-Mayor Gonzalez urged
20 all residents to participate in the recycling
21 effort
2. "The Mayor instructed City staff to place an
23 announcement in the upcoming newsletter
4 ‘The Mayor called for the report of the City
25 Manager and the written report was accepted as
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2 ‘The Mayor called for the report of the City
3 Clerk and the written report was accepted as
4 read,
5 ‘The Mayor called for the report of the City
6 Attorney and the written report was accepted as
7 read
8 ‘The Mayor called for the report of the City
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u ‘The Mayor called for the report of the
12 Police Chief and the written report was
13 accepted as read.
“4 ‘The Mayor called for the report of the
15 Public Works Director and the written report
16 was accepted as read,
ro "The Mayor moved to adjourn the regular
18 Commission meeting and set the next regular
19 meeting for Wednesday, June 3, 1998, at 7:30
20 p.m., and the meeting was adjourned at 10:30
ver and the written report was accepted as
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