City Council Meeting

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

Monday, October 24, 2022 – 7:00 p.m. City Hall, Council Chambers, 201 Westward Drive, Miami Springs, Florida

Call to Order/Roll Call,

Invocation: Vice Mayor Victor Vazquez Pledge of Allegiance: Audience will lead the Pledge of Allegiance and Salute to the Flag ,

Agenda / Order of Business ,

Awards & Presentations:

A) Presentation by Chief Armando Guzman – Officer of the Month Award for the month of September 2022 – Officer Brian Nickerson

Open Forum: Persons wishing to speak on items of general City business, may do so in person (subject to capacity restrictions) or virtually by following the instructions on pages 3-4. This portion of the meeting also includes any pre-screened video submittals.

Approval of Council Minutes:

A) October 10, 2022 – Regular Meeting

B) October 13, 2022 – Special Meeting,

Reports from Boards & Commissions: None.

Public Hearings:

A) Ordinance – Second Reading – An Ordinance Of The City Of Miami Springs, Florida, Amending Section 32-68, “Mitigation Of Fines,” Of The City’s Code Of Ordinances To Establish Procedures And Guidelines For The Mitigation Of Code Enforcement Fines, Penalties And Liens; Providing For Codification; Providing For Severability; Providing For Conflicts; And Providing For An Effective Date ,

Consent Agenda: (Funded and/or Budgeted):

A) Recommendation by staff that Council approve an expenditure to River Cities Gazette, as a sole source local print publishing provider, on an “as needed basis” in the amount of $32,200.00. The River Cities Gazette provides for expanded access reaching every residential home and including local businesses within City limits through mailed or delivered publishing newspaper. In addition, the City fulfills its publishing requirements for legal notices in the generally circulated Daily Business Review and the Miami Herald, additionally on its Official Website.  The City utilizes the Gazette for courtesy notices, City’s events, and local City updates. Funds were budgeted in the FY22/23 Budget pursuant to Section §31.11 (E)(6)(c) of the City Code.

B) Recommendation by Public Works that Council authorize the issuance and/or execution of a purchase order to Petersen Industries, a sole source provider, as there is only one source (proof attached) for the required in an amount not to exceed $30,000.000 for the hydraulic parts for the cranes, pursuant to Section §31.11 (E)(6)(c) of the City Code

C) Resolution – A Resolution Of The Mayor And The City Council Of The City Of Miami Springs, Florida, Approving A First Amendment To The Agreement With Metro Express, Inc. To Extend The Term Of The Agreement; Authorizing The City Manager To Issue A Purchase Order To Metro Express, Inc.

For Concrete Curbside/Sidewalk Construction, Milling, And Resurfacing Of Asphalt Concrete And Striping Services On An As-Needed Basis For Fiscal Year 2022-23 In An Amount Not To Exceed $200,000; Providing For Implementation; And Providing For An Effective Date,

D) Resolution – A Resolution Of The Mayor And City Council Of The City Of Miami Springs, Florida, Approving The Purchase Of One Vehicle For The Parks And Recreation Department From Alan Jay Automotive Management, Inc. In An Amount Not To Exceed $31,379 Utilizing The Terms And Conditions Of Sourcewell Contract No. 091521-Naf Pursuant To Section 31-11(E)(5) Of The City Code; Providing For Implementation; And Providing For An Effective Date,

E) Resolution – A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Miami Springs, Florida Providing For The Fourth Amendment To The Fiscal Year 2021-22 General Fund Budget; And Providing For An Effective Date,

F) Resolution – A Resolution Of The Mayor And City Council Of The City Of Miami Springs, Florida, Accepting A Municipal Grant Program Award In The Amount Of $50,000; Approving A Grant Agreement With The Miami-Dade Transportation Planning Organization For The City Of Miami Springs Parking Analysis; Providing For Authorization; Providing For Implementation; And Providing For An Effective Date ,

Old Business: None.

New Business: None.

Other Business:

A) Request by Dennis Caicedo for a donation from Miami Springs Middle School PTSA

B) Request to Cancel the second meetings in November (November 28th) and December (December 26th)

C) Update on Annexation Application

D) Update on the Vacancy Process

E) Update on November 9th Farewell Event at Curtiss Mansion for Commissioner Sosa’s Years of Service ,

Reports & Recommendations:

A) City Attorney,

B) City Manager,

C) City Council

Adjourn.