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TO: Mayor Dan Gelber and Members of
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
DATE: January 9, 2020
SUBJECT: BOARD AND COMMITTEE B1-ANN0AL REPORTS
Attached for your review, please find the Board and Committee Bi-Annual Reports submitted to the Office
of the City Clerk for the period July - Decem ber 2019.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Office of the City Clerk at 305-673-7 411.
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BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: Ad Hoc Anti-Bullying Task Force
CHAIRPERSON:
CITY LIAISON: Ofc. Arthur Martineau - City of Miami Beach Police Dept.
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD: 6
ACTIVITY:
• The Identification of existing programs or organizations that facilitate the education and
promotion of anti-bullying initiatives
• The review and research of relevant parties in order to collect information regarding existing
programs and initiatives; Creating repository of research
• Suggesting enhancements to existing programs and endorsing existing programs and initiatives
• The implementation of anti-bullying practices and prevention to current programs by
documenting ways for these programs to improve and for existing programs to partner together
• Help market existing programs and initiatives through networking and partnerships; Promote
work of the committee and existing programs/initiatives
• The development of a systemic approach and strategy to further address antibullying in the City
of Miami Beach and build on existing concepts including strategies to include in training of city
employees
• The planning and suggestion of developing ad-hoc committee into permanent city committee
with clear objectives
• Providing report to the City Commission regarding findings including suggestions to enhance
programs and endorsement of existing programs
• Creating opportunity/event for all identified programs and groups to get together to meet,
network and exchange ideas on partnerships and relationship building
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FUTURE ACTIVITIES:
Continue providing recommendations to the mayor and city commission for the development of anti-
bullying policies and laws to protect youth from bullying in all city services, city-supported services,
and city facilities; as well as prescribing the duties, composition, manner of appointment, supporting
department, and term of office of task force members.
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ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
• All items set forth by this committee have been presented in front of the commission and forwarded
to the City of Miami beach legal department for review and implementation.
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BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
CHAIRPERSON: Allison Stone
CITY LIAISON: Alba Tarre
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD: 5
ACTIVITY: July 2019-December 2019
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July Meeting: The Committee approved unanimously the onboarding packet for new Committee
members. City staff provided a PowerPoint report on the status of the profit and loss statements
for the City's residential portfolio.
August Meeting: Recess.
September Meeting: The Committee discussed items they would like to discuss in the upcoming
meetings such as:
• Explore what the City is actively doing to find alternative funding sources such as other grant
opportunities to assist households.
• Explore other funding sources to assist in creating and expanding affordable housing to
special populations such as the elderly.
• Explore rent subsidy programs
• Discuss creation of housing: West Lots
October Meeting: Recess
November Meeting: The Committee recommended that the Mayor and Commission that
as the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) plan moves forward, the preservation of affordable
housing stock be assessed and prioritized by ensuring community involvement in the planning.
December Meeting: Recess
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FUTURE ACTIVITIES: July 2019-December 2019
• AHAC will continue to serve as part of the Citizen Participation process regarding Office of
Housing and Community Services actions.
• AHAC will have further presentations from City Departments to explore incentives on
affordable/ workforce housing.
• AHAC will explore other Municipalities' initiatives to potentially motion the City Commission
to expand workforce/ affordable within the City.
• AHAC will explore legislative updates regarding workforce and affordable housing to assess
applicability for the City.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS: July 2019-December 2019
The Committee has provided valuable input on the 2019 action plan as well as provided insight into
the needs of the Community when acquiring an additional affordable multifamily building. Within the
last 6 months there has been consistent quorum in the meetings.
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BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: Animal Welfare Committee
CHAIRPERSON: Linda Diamond
CITY LIAISON: Elias Gonzalez
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD: 4
ACTIVITY:
Set Septem ber, October, and Decem ber dates
Chose not to m eet in August/N ovem ber
Passed m otion on Iguana rem oval pro gram
Passed m otion asking the co m m ission to co nsider a dangero us dog ordinance
Got inform ation on new county adoption building on 62d and 12h ave; asked for ways to work with county on having a
closer pet housing/adoption center
Passed a m otion asking that the co m m issioner consider a pet adoption event in City Hall
Passed a motion asking for an animal liaison position to be made official in Miami Beach PD
Asked for follow up on pet washing station and adoption center as well as TNR Program
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FUTURE ACTIVITIES:
Investigate possibility of doing a pet adoption day on Lincoln Rd
Investigate possibility of hosting an "anim al w elfa re day" on Soundscape Park
Identify areas to designate as cat co lonies and explore m otion urging com m ission to create fining structure for people who
ignore signs and feed cats in said co lonies regardless
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ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
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BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: Art in Public Places
CHAIRPERSON: Maria Elena Ortiz
CITY LIAISON: Brandi Reddick
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD: Five
ACTIVITY:
Art in Public Places is a City of Miami Beach program for curating and commissioning public art. The program
was created in 1984, with its ordinance adopted in 1995. The program allocates funds totaling 2% of hard
costs for City Projects and joint private/public Projects. Appointed by the City Commission, the AiPP
Committee's seven members serve in an advisory capacity to the Mayor and City Commission. Artworks
commissioned by the City of Miami Beach Art in Public Places should add value to the public art collection,
attract international attention and celebrate the diversity and heritage of Miami Beach.
Projects Completed: Miami Beach Convention Center
Miami Beach Convention Center Franz Ackermann, About Sand
Miami Beach Convention Center Ellen Harvey, Atlantis
Miami Beach Convention Center Joseph Kosuth, Located World, Miami Beach
Miami Beach Convention Center Sarah Morris, Morris Lapidus
Miami Beach Convention Center Joep Van Lieshout, Humanoids
Miami Beach Convention Center Elmgreen and Dragset, Bent Pool
In December 2019, the City of Miami Beach Art in Public Places Committee announces the debut of six
permanent, site-specific permanent works of public art at the newly renovated and expanded Miami Beach
Convention Center. Produced with a municipally-funded percent-for-art contribution of $7 million, the
initiative collectively represents the largest municipal project of its kind to be installed in the United States.
The works received international acclaim and were featured in Vogue, Forbes, The Financial Times, T
Magazine, New York Times, among other international publications.
Maintenance and Conservation:
Maintenance LED Lights and Software, Tobias Rehberger, obstinate lighthouse (2011)
Maintenance and Restoration of Tobias Rehberger, eloquent gate south pointe park pier (2014)
Ongoing Maintenance Kevin Arrow, Beatles Mandala (Amor+ Love) (2014)
Maintenance and Repair Dan Graham, Morris's (201 O)
Maintenance and Repair Charles O'Perry, Untitled ( 1977)
FUTURE ACTIVITIES:
Implementation of Public Art for G.O. Bond Funded City Capital Construction Projects
Implementation of Public Art for Miami Beach Convention Center Hotel Project
No Vacancy
The Cultural Arts Council is collaborating The Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority (MBVCA) to
launch No Vacancy in FY 2019/2020. No Vacancy is a contemporary art happening that celebrates artists,
provokes critical discourse, and invites the public to experience Miami Beach's famed hotels, as they are
transformed into art spaces- the very definition of Cultural Tourism. NO VACANCY is an open, international
art competition which takes place for 10 days in May on Miami Beach. For its inaugural year, twenty-five
thousand dollars in prize money will be awarded, which include a $5,000 prize awarded entirely by 'people's
choice' and another $20,000 prize awarded by an adjudicated panel of industry experts. The panel will be
composed of members from the Art in Public Places Committee
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Art in Public Places Ordinance
On September 11, 2019, the City Commission voted to increase the AiPP funding - allocating 2 percent of
all construction to the program and expanding the definition of projects that are eligible for Ai PP. The
allocated funds are expected to make a significant difference considering the city's frequent and large-scale
building and improvements as a result of the $439 million general obligation bond program.
Established Art Basel Legacy Purchase Program
The Legacy Purchase Program is made possible from the Miami Beach Convention Center's Art in Public
Places contingency fund. This fund is dedicated to the purchase of public art, that includes the purchase
and future maintenance of the artwork. All acquisitions fall under the city's AiPP ordinance and guidelines.
Two works were purchased for the inaugural year including Jamaican visual artist Ebony G. Patterson's
piece "..as the garden secretes a swarm of monarchs feast...a john crow awaits a carcass' fall while
scavengers gather to feast below, as we dig between the cuts...below the leaves...beneath the soil" and
Cobalt Blue Earring by Amoako Boafo.
Installation of City's First Temporary Public Art Installation
On the occasion of Miami Art Week, the City of Miami Beach premiered Order of Importance, a monumental
site-specific installation on Miami Beach by Argentinean conceptual artist Leandro Erlich. Taking place from
December 1--15, 2019, Erlich's playful and surreal installation for Miami Beach recast the 21st century traffic
jam as 66 life-sized sculptures of cars and trucks queued at an imaginary stand still on the oceanfront at
Lincoln Road. Internationally renowned for combining elements of sculpture, architecture, and theater to
disrupt the audience's natural view of the world, Erlich's colossal installation was the largest work produced
by the artist to date. The project, funded through the Cultural Arts Council, received internationally acclaim
and press, yielding the City of Miami Beach's first temporary public art installation 411,546,244 UNIQUE
MEDIA IMPRESSIONS TO DATE.
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BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: Audit Committee
CHAIRPERSON: Marc Gidney
CITY LIAISON: Mark Coolidge
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD: Four ( 4 ): 3/20/19, 05/01 /19, 5/29/19, and 9/19/19
ACTIVITY:
March 20, 2019 Meeting:
1. Discussion of the Board and Committee Liaison Responsibilities
a. Selection of a Chairman and Vice-Chairman for the current year
b. Attendance Requirements
2. Selection of an Audit Committee member to serve on the Ad Hoc Inspector General
Selection Committee
3. Selection of an Audit Committee member to serve on the General Obligation Bond
Committee
4. The Audit Committee's Role in the Selection of the City's External Auditor
5. Citywide Fraud Risk Assessment Update
6. Pending Office Relocation to the 4" and 6" floors of Historic City Hall
7. FY 2018/19 Audit Plan with Current Status Discussion
8. Completed Internal Audits and Annual Summaries Discussion
May 1, 2019 Meeting:
Evaluation Committee Meeting for Request for Proposals (RFP) No. 2019-092-JC, Auditing
Services
May 29, 2019 Meeting:
1. Crowe Presentation of their 09/30/18 Year End Audit Results
2. FY 2018/19 Audit Plan with Current Status Discussion
3. Discussion of Resort Tax Issues and Proposed Ordinance Changes
September 19, 2019 Meeting:
1. FY 2018/19 Audit Plan with Current Status Discussion
2. Discussion of FY 2019/20 Proposed Audit Plan
3. Citywide Fraud Risk Assessment Status
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4. Update on Office Relocation to the 4 and 6 floors of Historic City Hall
5. Completed Internal Audits and Annual Summaries Discussion
FUTURE ACTIVITIES:
• Presentation by RSM US LLP of the City's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
• Discussion of Issued Audit Reports and their findings since the prior Audit Committee
meeting
• Discussion of FY 2019/20 Audit Plan and its current status
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ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
MOTIONS
March 20, 2019 Meeting
Motion: To appoint Marc Gidney as Chairperson of the Audit Committee.
Motion carried: 6-0 (approved by acclamation)
Motion: To appoint Michael Weil as Vice-Chairperson of the Audit Committee.
Motion carried: 6-0 (approved by acclamation)
Motion: The Audit Committee should meet on at least a quarterly basis with authority to convene additional
meetings as circumstances require and to coincide with the selection and delivery dates of the City's External
Auditor.
Motion by: Deede Weithorn
Seconded by: Ronald Starkman
Motion carried: 6-0
Motion: To appoint Ronald Starkman to serve on the Ad Hoc Inspector General Selection Committee.
Motion carried: 6-0 (approved by acclamation)
Motion: To appoint Bryan Rosenfeld to serve on the General Obligation Bond Oversight Committee.
Motion carried: 6-0 (approved by acclamation)
May 1, 2019 Meeting
Reviewed, scored and ranked the nine (9) proposals received from the following firms: Carr, Riggs &
Ingram, CPAs & Advisors; Cherry Bekaert LLP; Clifton Larson Allen LLP; Crow LLP; Keefe McCullough;
Marcum LLP; Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC; Moore Stephens Lovelace, P.A.; and, RSM US LLP as summarized
in Resolution No. 2019-30843.
May 29,_ 219 Meeting
Motion: If the City Administration feels that the best course of action for the City concerning the towing audits
currently being conducted by the Office of Internal Audit is to outsource such audits, the Audit Committee
strongly recommends that the following items should be taken into consideration by the City Administration:
1. The cost of the audit should be borne by the companies in conflict for the new audits.
2. There should be a set of procedures that are mutually agreed upon by the towing companies and the
City. The Audit Committee strongly recommends that Mark Coolidge be part of the process on those
agreed upon procedures which should cover both the scope and procedures.
3. The audit process should have a stated deadline.
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Motion by: Deede Weithorn
Seconded by: Marc Gidney
Motion carried: 5-0
September 19,_219 Meeting
No motions passed. Committee members reviewed the draft Citywide Fraud Risk Assessment's
results and recommended that the FY 2019/20 audit plan address the identified high risk areas. In
addition, the Committee members vetted the recommended revisions to the Resort Tax sections of
the City Code that were provided to the City Attorney's Office.
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B O A R D O R C O M M IT T E E N A M E :
C H A IR P E R S O N :
C IT Y LI A IS O N :
D A T E O F R E P O R T :
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
BARTON GOLDBERG
ROGELIO MADAN
July through December 2019
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD DURING THIS REPORTING PERIOD: I 2
MEETING
DATE
AGENDA NO
ITEMS APPROVED DENIED DISCUSSION CONTINUED WITHDRAWN ACTION
Jul 12 2 2
Aug AUGUST RECESS
Sep 6 I I
Oct 4 I I
Nov 1 3 3
Dec 16 I I
Totals: 5 5
Note: Some totals may not match due to some items being removed from the Agenda at the last minute.
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BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: Budget Advisory Committee
CHAIRPERSON: Ronald Starkman
CITY LIAISON: John Woodruff
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD: 5
ACTIVITY:
07/16/2019 Meeting Agenda:
• FY 2020 Proposed Operating Budget Briefing of the Finance & Citywide Projects Committee
on 7/19/19
07/23/2019 Meeting Agenda:
• FY 2020 Proposed Final Budget Briefing of the Finance & Citywide Projects Committee on
7/26/19
09/10/2019 Meeting Agenda:
• Greater Miami Convention Visitors Bureau (GMCVB)
• Convention Center Operational/Booking Projections Update
• Proposed Budget-1st Public Hearing
10/15/2019 Meeting Agenda:
• Resiliency Strategies
• Fleet-Vehicle Maintenance and Repairs Service to surrounding Municipalities Update
• Pay-As-You-Go (PAYGO)
11/12/2019 Meeting Agenda:
• Storm Water Management Budget Update
• Marketing and Communications Revenue Enhancement Strategies
• G.O. Bond Update
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FUTURE ACTIVITIES:
• Review FY 2021 Budget Update.
• Discuss Agenda Topics for 2020 BAC Meetings and Reviews of Department Budgets.
• Schedule Future BAC Meetings.
• The Budget Advisory Committee will continue to monitor, review and provide
recommendations regarding the City of Miami Beach Budget and its process.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
The following was reviewed and discussed:
• Preparation for the Finance and Citywide Projects/Budget Meetings
• Greater Miami Convention Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) update
• Convention Center Operational/Booking Projections update
• Preparation for FY 2020 Proposed Budget-Public Hearings
• Pay-As-You-Go (PAYGO)
• Fleet -Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Services to surrounding Municipalities Update
• Resiliency Strategies
• Storm Water Management Budget Update
• Marketing and Communications Revenue Enhancement Strategies
• G.O. Bond Update
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BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: COMMITTEE FOR QUALITY EDUCATION IN MIAMI BEACH
CHAIRPERSON: RACHEL WEISSMAN
CITY LIAISON: DR. LESLIE ROSENFELD
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD: FOUR
ACTIVITY:
Feinberg Fisher Drop off has been re-routed and is working well, still need signage on 14/ and
Espanola to indicate that there is no parking and it is not a drop off area.
41 st Street crosswalk letter to FOOT status discussed. Anticipated installation late 2020.
Discussion of better signage near Nautilus and Starbucks in order to eliminate the wrong use of the
one-way street and surrounding alleys.
STEAM Plus Enhancement Program working well within the schools throughout the feeder pattern,
has expanded to 6 additional cultural institutions and Treasure Island Elementary.
Ongoing discussions regarding City of Miami Beach's efforts to address dangers of vaping and e-
cigarettes, community outreach, town-hall meeting and potential panel discussions.
Ongoing discussions that CMB Real Estate Marketing Material be produced highlighting the schools
located within MB. Motion made recommending the development of marketing kit/materials what
makes MB feeder pattern public schools great.
MDCPS Alternate Bell Time Schedules and updates by MDCPS, and the impact per Transportation
Department. Motion made requesting an investigative study of possible impacts to traffic and
congestions based on start time of MBSH, as currently being discussed by MDCPS.
Discussions and presentations from; Special Olympics, FIU Engineering on Wheels Program and SF
Commuter Services regarding School Pool and micro grants.
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FUTURE ACTIVITIES:
Continue to bring forth key issues to help guide the City's efforts toward providing the best
education possible in MB public Schools.
Continue to provide insight and recommendations for the new STEAM Plus Enhancement
Program.
Continue to discuss and monitor the effectiveness of the Education Enhancement Task Force.
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ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Held successful events; Student Expo, Youth Job Fair and College Prep Info Sessions.
MBSH Football Field has been completed.
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BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: Homeless Committee
CHAIRPERSON: Valerie Navarrete
CITY LIAISON: Maria Ruiz
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD: 04
ACTIVITY:
The Committee requested the 30 days waiting period to receive shelter to be dismissed: on going.
Elimination of daily count census
More people and extended hours doing outreaching instead of intake.
Give PD more authority in conducting placements.
Get part of the 2% Resort Tax to benefit the Homeless.
Get developers to contribute with a fee to benefit the Homeless.
Requested allocation of development fees to homeless services and treatment beds for the
homeless
Some members of the committee participated on the bi-annual census
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FUTURE ACTIVITIES:
Follow up on "Developers Public Benefit Fee" and parking donations.
Acquire more treatment beds as per Police request (on going).
Allocate marijuana tax to benefit the Homeless
Prioritize de location of HOT office
Continuance of Lazaru's Project
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ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
$250,000 were allocated to benefit the Homeless.
Acquired 5 treatment beds as per Police request.
Part of 2% Resort Tax was allocated to benefit the Homeless.
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BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: Cultural Arts Council (CAC)
CHAIRPERSON: Dawn McCall
CITY LIAISON: Brandi Reddick
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD: 4
ACTIVITY:
The Cultural Arts Council (CAC) distributes $850,000 through an estimated 15 anchor grants and 35 cultural
activity grants each season. This division also serves as the primary liaison to the City's fifteen anchor
cultural institutions, including The Bass, The Wolfsonian, Miami New Drama at the Colony Theater, and New
World Symphony, among others.
FY 19/20 and 20/21 Cultural Arts Council Grants Program
Issue grant contracts for FY 19/20 Cultural Anchors and Junior Anchors (45).
Prepare grant guidelines for FY 20/21 grant programs to Cultural Presenters. Deadline for grant
project applications- February 28, 2020
Reviewed and scored cultural grant applicants for FY 19/20 (April-June)
Monitored contracts for FY 18/19 grants recipients ( 44)
Processed final reports for grant closeouts FY 18/19
Processed first half grant payments FY 19/20
Monitored performance of contracted grantees
Continue to refine new online grants system GoSmart.
Arts Education Programs
Continue to work with Arts for Learning/Miami to provide arts education programming for Miami Beach. On
an annual basis, this program serves over 1,000 children and youth in our community with after school arts
educations programs.
During FY 19/20, Arts for Learning/Miami, Inc. will provide 35 after-school courses across six Miami
Beach locations including Biscayne Elementary School, Flamingo Park, Feinberg Fisher K-8, North
Beach Elementary, Scott Rakow Youth Center and South Pointe Elementary School.
Marketing and Promotions
Continued to promote Miami Beach cultural events through weekly updates on website and
accompanying advertising campaign, e-blast and text alert program. Consistently manage an
updated, more integrated Culture Calendar on the www .mbartsandculture.org website.
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Community Benefit Waiver Fund Requests
The CAC reviewed and recommended the Community Benefit Fund Fee Waivers and
SoundScape waiver requests from July- December 2019. The CAC is responsible for the oversight
of the following:
Community Benefit Fund Fee Waivers for the Fillmore Miami Beach (12)
All Artistic Disciplines
The Cultural Arts Council may issue up to 12 rental waivers per calendar year to qualified non-profit
organizations for use of the Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theater.
Community Benefit Fund Fee Waivers for Theater at the Fillmore Miami Beach (12)
Community Benefit Fund Fee Waivers specifically for live theater at the Fillmore Miami Beach. The
Cultural Arts Council may issue up to 12 rental waivers per calendar year to qualified non-profit
organizations for use of the Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theater.
Community Benefit Fund Fee Waivers for Theater at the Colony Theater (12)
Community Benefit Fund Fee Waivers specifically for live theater at the Colony. The Cultural Arts Council
may issue up to 12 rental waivers per calendar year to qualified non-profit organizations for use of the
Colony Theater.
Community Benefit Fund for North Beach Bandshell(12)
All Artistic Disciplines
The Cultural Arts Council may issue up to 12 rental waivers per calendar year to qualified non-profit
organizations for use of the North Beach Bandshell.
Rent Waiver Program for Soundscape Wall (10)
The Cultural Arts Council may issue up to 10 grants annually for the use of the Soundscape projection wall
and sound system to qualified non-profit organizations. (Restrictions Apply).
Soundscape Wall Cinema Series
The Cultural Arts Council worked collaboratively with New World Symphony to curate the 2019-20
Soundscape Wall Cinema Series. This program provides free movies at Soundscape Park each Wednesday,
beginning October 2019 through May 2020.
Management Agreements
Cultural Affairs oversees the management agreements with both The Bass, and the Miami New Drama,
working closely to ensure financial and lease agreement obligations are met.
Miami New Drama at the Colony Theatre
• For the third consecutive year, Miami New Drama (MND) was awarded a grant of $150,000 from the
John S. and James L. Knight Foundation to commission a new work based on Edwidge Danticat's
Create Dangerously, directed by Lileana Blain-Cruz. The project is set to premiere in 2020-21
Season. The $150,000 award was the largest grant awarded through the Knight New Work Miami
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initiative. Additionally, the Knight Foundation awarded Miami New Drama a Capacity Building grant
of $750,000 over the next five years. Miami New Drama also secured a $50,000 award from the
Jorge M. Perez Family Foundation at the Miami Foundation to support its education initiative to tour
a play to public high schools around the County.
• In three years, MND has produced strong artistic product including numerous world premieres, and
in the 2019 fiscal year continues to attract and retain notable events and exposure including hosting
the South Beach Jazz Festival, Miami International Piano Festival, Dance Now Miami, Miami
Children's Choir, Florida Grand Opera and the Miami Light Project.
• Under the management of Miami New Drama, The Colony Theatre hosted 39,497 attendees during
FY 19 and presented 198 performances.
Bass Museum
• Organized and presented major exhibitions including: Sheila Hicks, Campo Abierto (Open Field);
Mickalene Thomas, Better Nights; Haegue Yang, In the Cone of Uncertainty and Lara Favaretto,
Blind Spot, each supplemented by related education and public programs.
• Originated and presented Curator Culture series: Moderated by writer and activist Tom Healy,
Curator Culture presents a series of conversations centered around a universal question - what is
really worth our time to look at, listen to, touch, taste or talk about? The series aims to bring together
unexpected pairings of artists, engineers, musicians, writers, chefs, gamers, political activists, art
curators, athletes and others who influence the way we look at and experience the world.
• Together with Mayor's office, continued implementation of STEAM PLUS, a city-wide in school
program in collaboration with six Miami Beach arts organizations: Miami City Ballet, New World
Symphony, Wolfsonian, Jewish Museum, and others.
• Awarded $1.25m grant from Knight Foundation, over five years for new arts commissions
FUTURE ACTIVITIES:
FY 20/21 Cultural Arts Council Grants Program
Monitor performance of contracted grantees
Recommend grant funding for FY 20/21 grant applicants, to be presented in July 2020
Processed first half grant payments FY 19/20 and close final reports for FY 18/19 grants recipients
Collins Park Rotunda
With funding provided by the Cultural Arts Council Endowment, the Cultural Arts Council was given use of
the Rotunda located in Collins Park. It is envisioned the Rotunda will be transformed into an artist designed
performing arts center which will host lectures, films, dance, theater and artistic performances.
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Staff continues to work with Capital Improvement Projects to implement the project. MC Harry and
Associates has been engaged by CIP as the architect of record and is working to complete construction
documents.
Launch of Cultural Cultural Tourism Program with Miami Beach VCA {FY 19/20)
Cultural Arts Council is collaborating The Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority (MBVCA) to launch
No Vacancy in FY 2019/2020. No Vacancy is a contemporary art happening that celebrates artists,
provokes critical discourse, and invites the public to experience Miami Beach's famed hotels, as they are
transformed into art spaces - the very definition of Cultural Tourism. NO VACANCY is an open, international
art competition which takes place for 10 days in May on Miami Beach. For its inaugural year, twenty-five
thousand dollars in prize money will be awarded, which include a $5,000 prize awarded entirely by 'people's
choice' and another $20,000 prize awarded by an adjudicated panel of industry experts.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Provided year-round arts programming for residents and visitors (July-December 2019)
Nonprofit recipients of cultural grants administered by the CAC provide year-round arts
programming for Miami Beach residents and visitors, including music concerts, dance
performances, theater, opera, spoken word, film screenings, art exhibitions, architectural tours,
lectures, workshops and classes. Many of these events are free and open to the public.
Highlights of Arts in the Parks Programming
In collaboration with the Rhythm Foundation, Magic City Opera and Florida Grand Opera at North
Beach Bandshell, a series of five free opera performances are held each season.
Culture Crawl
Launched in March 2019, Culture Crawl is a monthly event, taking place on the Third Thursday of each
month, 6-9PM, October-May. Culture Crawl offers complimentary admission to some of the nation's most
prestigious institutions, with unique and varied programming that changes each month. The Tourism and
Culture department works directly with each cultural institution to help produce specific programming,
including open studios and galleries, outdoor films, live music, exclusive tours, night gardens, and free trolley
service throughout South Beach. Beginning in November 2019, the programming expanded to North Beach,
with activations at Rue Vendome and the North Beach Bandshell.
Community Events with Prism (July-December 2019)
This series of free, cultural events is brought to you by The City of Miami Beach and Prism Creative Group.
They are specifically crafted in an effort to activate its breathtaking public spaces for the Miami community
and the Beach's surrounding residents in hopes of shedding light on the city's wonderful small businesses,
local talents, and vibrant energy for all to experience.
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The following events were hosted in Lummus Park:
Miami Beach Puppy Brunch- Sunday, September 22 -A magical Sunday outdoors under the park shade
for four-legged and two-legged friends. Featuring a dozen of Miami and Miami Beach's favorite Brunch
eateries and classic dishes, a live music lineup of talented local acts, kid's activities, and a collection of
pup-friendly activations from accessories and photo booths, to adoptions and more.
Beachside BBQ Jamboree- Sunday, October 20 - A celebration of South Florida music and revelry that
brought together the best local breweries and the funkiest of bands playing Americana, Funk, and more.
The event featured local favorite eateries with mouth-watering bites, lawn games, kids activities and more
community-friendly happenings all at the breathtaking Lummus Park.
Buena Vista Social Club Tribute Night-Thursday, November 21- A one-night-only homage to one of
Cuba's most legendary acts: Buena Vista Social Club. The evening featured a rousing tribute by Miami's
own, Cortadito. Attendees enjoyed Cuban classics from local favorites, rum tastings, Caribbean art
vendors, and Salsa dancing.
The following events were hosted at the Normandy Isle Fountain:
Endless Summer: Reggae Legends Tribute-Thursday, September 5- A nighttime musical get down on
Rue Venderne inspired by long days in the sand, Caribbean flavors, sounds, and rhythms. Two reggae sets
by Marquise Fair Music, BBQ by Miami Smokers, juicy Mexican eats by 222 Taco, refreshing treats by
lcestasy, and drinks by Las Vacas Gordas and Brewing Life Kombucha. - Sunday,
Fall Pumpkin Fest-Sunday, October 13- An all-day Fall Pumpkin Festival on Rue Venderne at Normandy
Fountain with yoga flow under the oak shade; two sets of live music throughout the day provided by local
singer-songwriters, a curated selection of artisans and food vendors each offering a different pumpkin-
themed item, and fun fall activities like pumpkin carvings, kids crafts, pumpkin patches and more.
Milonga at the Fountain- Saturday, December 14-A full Latin immersion featuring sultry Tango music
and dance. The community enjoyed a Tango class and performance, al fresco, by True Tango featuring
Traditional Argentinian cultural sounds. Delicious Tango-inspired cuisine and classic dishes, including
choripan and regional libations.
Installation of City's First Temporary Public Art Installation
On the occasion of Miami Art Week, the City of Miami Beach premiered Order of Importance, a monumental
site-specific installation on Miami Beach by Argentinean conceptual artist Leandro Erlich. Taking place from
December 1--15, 2019, Erlich's playful and surreal installation for Miami Beach recast the 21st century traffic
jam as 66 life-sized sculptures of cars and trucks queued at an imaginary stand still on the oceanfront at
Lincoln Road. Internationally renowned for combining elements of sculpture, architecture, and theater to
disrupt the audience's natural view of the world, Erlich's colossal installation was the largest work produced
by the artist to date. The project, funded through the Cultural Arts Council, received internationally acclaim
and press, yielding the City of Miami Beach's first temporary public art installation 411,546,244 UNIQUE
MEDIA IMPRESSIONS TO DATE.
MIAMI BEACH
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BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: Convention Center Advisory Board
CHAIRPERSON: Larry Herrup
CITY LIAISON: Heather Shaw
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD: 5
ACTIVITY:
July 09, 2019 Meeting
• Approved CCAB Minutes from June 04, 2019 meeting.
• Spectra presented customer surveys.
• Spectra sales presented a short-term sales packet.
• City of Miami Beach Tourism and Culture department gave updates on Collins Canal Park,
main Convention Center Park, and Carl Fischer Clubhouse.
• City of Miami Beach Transportation and Parking updates during June and July shows.
• Chairman cancelled the meeting for August and resumed on September.
September 10, 2019 Meeting
• Approved CCAB Minutes from July 09, 2019 meeting.
• Spectra presented four customer surveys.
• Spectra updates on short term sales.
• Centerplate updates on future social caterings.
• GMCVB updates on July prospects.
• GMCVB Marketing team showed samples of destination and new meeting videos.
• Spectra new prospects updates.
• Inauguration of Hall of Fame on September 26, 2019.
• Antonio Hernandez was appointed by commissioner Steinberg to join the Convention
Center Advisory Board Committee.
October 09, 2019 Meeting
• Approved CCAB Minutes from September 10, 2019 meeting.
• Spectra reviewed on October events.
• Michael made a motion: To support an increase of the Miami Beach Convention Center
valet service rate to $30 per car, except for functions and events, at the discretion of the
Miami Beach Convention Center staff, may be at a rate no less than $25, unless otherwise
agreed upon by all parties. Lior Lesser second. All in favor.
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• New member was introduced to the board.
• GMCVB reviewed Joint Sales Monthly report.
• Collins Canal Park is substantially complete and open to the public
November 09, 2019 Meeting
• Approved CCAB Minutes from October 15, 2019 meeting.
• Spectra updates on November shows.
• The Sunset Ballroom opened for the Blue Gala.
• Valet Parking was signed with new valet rates.
• GMCVB updates on future leads.
• MBCC statistics were presented.
• Collins Canal Park is completed.
December 1 O, 2019 Meeting
• Approved CCAB Minutes from November 5, 2019 meeting.
• Spectra updates on upcoming events sales and marketing.
• Spectra gave an update on staffing.
• Marketing videos were shown.
• Centerplate updates on social catering.
• CMB, Spectra and Centerplate updates on Art Basel.
• Parking and transportation updates from Art Basel.
FUTURE ACTIVITIES:
• Completion of Carl Fisher Clubhouse
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
• Sunset Ballroom opened.
• Completion of Collins Canal Park.
• Inauguration of Hall of Fame
• Opening of Collins Canal Park and Pride Park
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B O A RD O R C O M MI T T E E N A M E :
C H A IRP E R S O N :
C IT Y L IA IS O N :
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
JAMES BODNAR
JAMES MURPHY
DATE OF REPORT: July 2019 through December 2019
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD DURING THIS REPORTING PERIOD: 5
MEETING
DATE
July 21 13 8
Aug AUGUST RECESS
Sept 21 11 10
Oct 31 21 10
Nov 19 9 I 9
Dec 14 12 2
Totals 106 66 I 39
AGENDA
ITEMS APPROVED DENIED DISCUSSED CONTINUED WITHDRAWN NO ACTION
Note: Some totals may not match due to some items being removed from the Agenda at the last minute, or items that are partially
approved and also continued.
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BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: Disability Access Committee
CHAIRPERSON: Eddie Sierra
CITY LIAISON: Valeria Mejia
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD: 4
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ACTIVITY: Advisory Board to the Commission and Administration on disability-related matters
• DAC has actively engaged and discussed multiple issues related to disability and disability
accommodations, and how to best use funds to appropriately comply with ADA guidelines
and accessibility within our municipality.
• Discussions have included Convention Center Accessible Wayfinding system progress and
potential expansion to adjacent park, Citywide Sidewalk and Curb Ramp improvement
project, Public Works (GO Bond priority moneys)
• On-going discussion to expand beach access with MDC parking funds,
collaborating/participating in MDC County meetings.
• Implementation of Disability Awareness Month. Which included partnership and
collaboration with multiple area agencies, including Center for Independent Living,
Vocational Rehab, FIU, among others.
• Discussion of Public Works on interactions and effective communication with individuals with
disabilities and community - i.e. traffic updates, emergency information, construction
updates & sidewalks shut downs.
• On-Going discussion with IT on EGov app and other online services; improving effective
communication with E-Gov app - via text and emails.
• Ongoing discussion of collaboration between Committee members and area schools, to
further educate the population on disability and inclusion.
• Fire Department invited for an interactive discussion on ADA and first responders. Fire Chief
and EM presented. Evacuation processes with City and County discussions.
• On-Going collaboration between parents and ADA students, with active participation from
Committee members and the City.
• On-going collaboration with DAC and Design Review Board
• On-going discussion on Trolley access, improvements and new vehicles.
• DAC assisted in the South Beach Jazz Festival as a disability awareness event. Actively
engaging the community and musicians on the importance of this event to showcase the
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talents of disabled musicians.
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FUTURE ACTIVITIES:
• On-going discussion on Convention Center & Park and access for the blind and disabled
• On-going discussion with first responders and County Emergency Management on how to
interact with individuals with disabilities and residents of Miami Beach.
• On-going discussion on Trolley access and new vehicles.
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• On-going collaboration with other community organizations that provide services for
individuals with disabilities.
• On-going appearances and presence within Commission meetings to advocate on behalf of
the disabled community.
• Engage and collaborate with other Committees to further advance the needs of the disabled.
• Initiative to collaborate with other Boards and Committees within City of Miami Beach.
• Further support and expand the Beach Access program alongside, state, county and city
partners.
• Further expand our collaboration with CODI and County by having a presence within County
Commission Meetings, DAC members and other stakeholders.
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ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
• Continued on-going efforts on First Responders, Police and Emergency Management.
• Continued on-going efforts on Beach Access Program.
• Continued on-going efforts on Convention Center & Park.
• Ongoing efforts on AIRA as it launches and its implemented.
• Chair - Expand our continued collaboration with Committee on Disability Issues (CODI)
• Continued collaboration with Design Review Board and DAC representative as advisory
member
• Continued on-going efforts on having a presence at County and City Commission Meetings.
• DAC continues to make positive strides to ensure a more compliant and accessible
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municipality.
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BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: G.O. Bond Oversight Committee
CHAIRPERSON: Karen Rivo
CITY LIAISON: Maria Hernandez
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD: 5 - From June 2019 to December 2019
ACTIVITY:
The G.O. Bond Oversight Committee has met a total of five times since June 2019. Meeting dates
were 7/18, 9/19, 10/17, 11/14 and 12/19.
At each meeting:
• Detailed timeline and expense information for each of the city's "Quick Win" projects (which
are promised to be completed on time and in budget by June 2020) was reviewed.
• Department directors presented detailed project updates on all Quick Wins and other
Tranche 1 projects (which have included new design renderings, site maps and strategic
plans).
• Committee members offered community insight and feedback on the development and
implementation of projects.
• Members of the public were given two separate opportunities at each meeting to engage in
public comment for the record.
Other important actions included:
• The launch of the G.O. Bond Project Dashboard and the Program Progress Report,
which has greatly improved program transparency and resident engagement.
• The introduction of the new Inspector General, his project fee, and his duties as they
relate to the oversight of the G.O. Bond Program.
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FUTURE ACTIVITIES:
Approved upcoming G.O. Bond Oversight Committee meeting dates are:
1/23/20 - 2/20/20- 3/17 /20 - 4/16/20- 5/21 /20
Planned activities include:
• The re-application and re-appointments of committee members that have reached the end
of their first term served.
• The "G.O. Bond Roadshow" - the opportunity for the G.O. Bond Program Team and
Oversight Committee members to "meet residents where they are", taking a presentation of
the website and its new Project Dashboard features to various neighborhood associations
and other community groups.
• The continuation of tracking Quick Wins along with a detailed schedule to track other
Tranche 1 projects.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
• The consistent confirmation that all active projects are on track - on time and in budget,
in accordance with staff's promise to complete 20 "Quick Win" projects by June 2020.
• The securing of an extra $10 million to supplement the budget of GO#1: 72 St.
Community Complex. *Commission-approved.
• The successful launch of the Project Dashboard - an open data platform designed for
resident use that displays G.O. Bond Program activity and expenditures in real-time.
• The successful roll-out of the Program Progress Report - a PDF document version of
the Project Dashboard that is generated daily with the latest program information.
• The celebration of several groundbreaking ceremonies, which kicked off the
construction phase of long-anticipated projects.
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BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: Health Facilities Authority Board
CHAIRPERSON: Arthur Unger
CITY LIAISON: Allison Williams
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD: 3
ACTIVITY:
The Board is considering awarding a portion of its cash balance assets (HFA Fund) via the City's
Grant Application Program and have taken several steps along the process.
The Board held a conference call on March 7, 2019, to discuss the provisions regarding the use
of the HFA funds, to comprehend the Board's legal capability to award funds for the improvement
of Human Health Services in the City of Miami Beach.
The Board met on June 20, 2019, and discussed the options provided by City staff to award
funds; the Board expressed interest in awarding funds via the City's Grants Application process.
The Board met on August 20, 2019, and discussed the scopes of the grant, and the qualification
requirements for award.
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FUTURE ACTIVITIES:
The Board seeks to award a portion of the HFA funds to a Non-profit Human Health Services
Organization that provides human health services within the geographical boundaries of the City
of Miami Beach.
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ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
The Health Facilities Authority Board unanimously voted on June 20, 2019, to consider the
donation of a portion of the HFA funds to the City of Miami Beach, to award via the City's Grants
Application Program to a Non-profit Human Health Services Organization that provides services
within the geographical boundaries of the City of Miami Beach.
Amount to be awarded, recommendations, application and selection process are to be
determined by the Board on a future date to be determined.
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BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: Health Advisory Committee
CHAIRPERSON: Mark Rabinowitz, M.O.
CITY LIAISON: Sonia Bridges
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD: 2
ACTIVITY:
o The Health Advisory Committee assisted the City of Miami Beach Human
Resources Department with various resources for the Community Health and
Wellness Fair that was held in the Miami Beach Convention Center on October 10,
2019.
■The purpose of the event was to show and educate the public on all the
resources they have available to them in their community.
■Various vendors attended from local medical providers, insurance
companies and non-profit organizations to fitness centers and local
retail businesses.
• Biometrics and health screenings were offered to all interested
participants.
• Lastly, a schedule of events ran simultaneously during the event that
included CPR and fitness demonstrations as well as speakers that
touched on several topics such as financial wellness, health topics and
mental health.
■Miami Beach Community Health Center volunteered and participated in the
event. Their staff provided information about MBCHC services and PrEP to
14 7 health fair participants.
■Additional participants included Dr. Zaiac and the Greater Miami Skin and
Laser Center as well as Dr. Mario Reyes and Nicklaus Children's Hospital.
Both organizations provided valuable information to all participants.
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FUTURE ACTIVITIES:
Committee Chair, Dr. Mark Rabinowitz, spoke about proposed program below during the
December 16 meeting:
Miami Beach Community Health Center will be assisting the City of Miami Beach's Housing and
Community Services on a proposed program for individuals who are homeless and suffering from
substance abuse.
• The City of Miami Beach will be responsible for identifying appropriate clients.
• If ethanol detoxification is needed, they will be directed and placed at Jackson Memorial
Hospital for inpatient detox.
• Once detoxification is complete, a shelter bed at the Miami Rescue Mission will be
obtained.
• Simultaneously, these individuals will be receiving Substance Abuse therapy (medications
and behavioral health management) from Miami Beach Community Health Center.
Several committee members are requesting more information which he is to provide during the
February 2020 meeting.
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BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: HISPANIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
CHAIRPERSON: GABRIEL PAEZ
CITY LIAISON: LEONOR HERNANDEZ
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD: 6 Meetings Plus 3 Events
ACTIVITIES:
Celebrated and organized in conjunction with the City of Miami Beach the first birthday anniversary
of Simon Bolivar on July 22, 2019 at Collins Park in Miami Beach, Florida. (Event was very
successful and received positive media attention).
Sought nominations for Hispanic Heritage Month awards, selected winners and presented the
awards at the City's annual Hispanic Heritage Month VIP Reception.
In conjunction with the City, Organized the following events for Hispanic Heritage Month:
Thursday September 19, 2019 VIP Awards Reception/Miami Beach Golf Course
October 5, 2019 Hispanic Heritage Festival/ North Shore Park
October 12, 2019 Bandshell Band Night/Concert --"Tito Puente, Jr. and His Latin Jazz Ensemble"
FUTURE ACTIVITIES:
Jose Marti Event, January 23, 2020, 10 am - 12 noon, Collins Park
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Continue to expand Hispanic Awareness in the City of Miami Beach in an effort to improve the
quality of life of the Hispanic population in the City. Continue to enhance activities throughout
Hispanic Heritage Month activities.
Celebrated and organized in conjunction with the City of Miami Beach the first birthday anniversary
of Simon Bolivar on July 22, 2019 at Collins Park in Miami Beach, Florida. Event will be celebrated
every year. Event was very successful and received positive media attention.
Selected and presented the 2019 Hispanic Heritage Month Award to the following
persons/businesses in their respective category:
REINA ROFFE -- EDUCATOR
MARINA FONT -- ARTIST
HAVANA 1957 and CAFÉ AVANTI -- BUSINESS
FELIX QUESADA -- ADULT CONTRIBUTING TO SUCCESS OF YOUTH
iGLESiA BAUTISTA EL PODER DE DIOS-- SOCIAL SERVICE PROVIDER
LT. JAIR ARMATRADING (MBPD) - PUBLIC SAFETY PERSONNEL (POLICE)
JONH PAUL MEJIA-YOUTH UNDER 18 INVOLVED IN COMMUNITY SERVICE
Urged the City to record and air two (2) interview segments on Miami Beach TV (historical archives
videos) during Hispanic Heritage Month each year. The interviewees this year were: Former Mayor
Matti Bower and Mr. Herb Sosa.
Attachments
M IA M I B E A C H
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
NO. LTC# LETTER TO COMMISSION
TO: Mayor Dan Gelber and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
DATE: January 6, 2020
SUBJECT: 2019 HISPAN IC HERITAGE MONTH
The purpose of this L TC is to notify the Mayor and City Commission of the upcoming 2019
Hispanic Heritage Awards Ceremony of the City of Miami Beach in conjunction with the Hispanic
Affairs Committee and Parks and Recreation.
Following a competitive vetting of nominations from a cross-section of the community, the Miami
Beach Hispanic Affairs Committee is proud to announce that it will honor the following individuals
and businesses at the 2019 Hispanic Heritage Awards Ceremony taking place on Thursday,
September 19, 2019, 6 pm to 8:30 pm at Miami Beach Golf Course, 2301 Alton Road, Miami Beach:
REINA ROFFE -- EDUCATOR
MARINA FONT -- ARTIST
HAVANA 1957 -- BUSINESS
CAFÉ AVANTI -- BUSINESS
FELIX QUESADA -- ADULT CONTRIBUTING TO SUCCESS OF YOUTH
iGLESiA BAUTISTA EL PODER DE DIOS-- SOCIAL SERVICE PROVIDER
LT. JAIR ARMATRADING (MBPD)- PUBLIC SAFETY PERSONNEL (POLICE)
JONH PAUL MEJIA-YOUTH UNDER 18 INVOLVED IN COMMUNITY SERVICE
The Hispanic Heritage Festival will take place on Friday, October 4, 2019, 6 pm to 9 pm at North
Shore Park, 501 724 Street, Miami Beach. On Saturday, October 12, 2019, 7 pm to 10 pm together
with the Rhythm Foundation, for the third consecutive year, there will be a Free Hispanic Heritage
Musical Celebration & Dance featuring Tito Puente, Jr. and his Latin Jazz Ensemble, at the North
Shore Bandshell, 7275 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach.
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M IAM I BEACH
Mayor
Dan Gelber
Commissioners
Ricky Arriola
John Elizabeth Alemán
Michael Góngora
Joy Malakoff
Mark Samuelian
Micky Steinberg
City Manager
Jimmy L. Morales
City Attorney
Raul J. Aguila
City Clerk
Rafael Granado
Assistant City Manager
Eric Carpenter
Parks & Recreation Director
John Rebar
Parks & Recreation
Assistant Director
Cindy Casanova
Jose Del Risco
Hisp an ic Affairs Committee
Chair, Gabriel Paez
Vice Chair, Grace Calvani
Angela Luz Diaz
Susanita Ferro Rodriguez-Chornot
Rosary Plana Falero
Victor Manuel Pulido
Francis "Frankie" Trullenque
Leonor Hernandez (City Liaison)
AWARD
CEREMONY
CEREMONIA DE PREMIACIÓN
Master of Ceremony MAESTRO DE CEREMONIAS
Gabriel J. Paez
invocation INVOCAcóN
Rabbi Stephen Texon, Cuban Hebrew Congregation
City Manager ADMINISTRADOR DE LA CIUDAD
Jimmy Morales
Special Recognitions for Parks & Recreation
& Communications
RECONOCIMIENTO SPECIAL PARA PARQUES Y RECREO Y COMUNICACIONES
Hispanic Affairs Committee
M ayor and Commission ALCALDE Y COMISIONADOS
Miami Beach Mayor and Commissioners
Hisp an ic Heritag e M onth Procl am ation
PROCLAMACIÓN DEL MES DE LA HERENCIA HISPANA
Commissioner Micky Steinberg
Fo rm er Aw ard R eci p ients A ckno w led g em ent
RECONOCIMIENTO DE GANADORES DE PREMIOS ANTERIORES
Commissioner Michael Góngora
2019 H ispan ic H eritag e Aw ard W inners:
GANADORES DEL PREMIO DE LA HERENCIA HISPANA 2019:
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Jo hn Pa u l M ejia Youth Involved in Community Service
Ig lesia B au tista El Po d er D e D io s Social Service Provider
lt. Jair A rm a trad ing (M B P D ) Public Safety Personnel {Police}
M arina Fo nt Artist
Felix Q uesad a Adult Contributing to Success of Youth
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS
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Luxurious Living Realty I Mr. Victor Pulido I Miami Beach Golf Club
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City of Miami Beach Cordially Invites You and a Guest
to the 2019 Hispanic Heritage Month
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CEREMONY
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6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME:
CHAIRPERSON:
CITY LIAISON:
HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD
STEV AN PARDO
DEBORAH TACKETT
DATE OF REPORT: JUL Y 2019 through DECEMBER 2019
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD DURING THIS REPORTING PERIOD: 6
MEETING
DATE
RESOLUTION
AGENDA
ITEMS APPROVED DENIED DISCUSSED CONTINUED WITHDRAWN NO ACTION DEFER
July 13 5 6 1 1
August NIA
September 20 14 2 4
October 28 10 6 12
November 17 14 1 2
December 7 4 1 2
Totals 85 47 16 21 1
Note: Some totals may not match due to some items being removed from the Agenda at the last minute, or items that are partially
approved and also continued.
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BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: Human Rights Committee
CHAIRPERSON: Alan B. Fishman, Esq.
CITY LIAISON: Lana Hernandez
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD: As of July 2019-5 Meetings
ACTIVITY:
• Human Rights Discrimination Appeals
• L TC- Gender neutral bathrooms - Citywide
• L TC- Transgender citizens serving openly in the military
• L TC - increasing budget for Human Trafficking safe houses, transportation costs, and code
enforcement in order to shut down short term rentals being used for human trafficking.
• Hosted a training open to all hotels and restaurants on the beach regarding human trafficking.
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FUTURE ACTIVITIES:
• Human Trafficking awareness during Superbowl
• Continue to provide community outreach/education on Human Rights issues such as human
trafficking, LGBT, immigrants (sanctuary cities), homeless, charities.
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ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
• Human Rights Discrimination Poster has been revised and recreated to effectively reach the
attention of the general public
• Several recommendations have been made to the City Commission regarding a voluntary wage
program, human trafficking training during Superbowl, and gender neutral bathrooms city wide.
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BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: LGBTQ ADVISORY COMMITTEE
CHAIRPERSON: ROBIN SCHWARTZ
CITY LIAISON: MORGAN GOLDBERG
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD: 4
ACTIVITY:
• Committee is the voice for the LGBTQ Community.
• Provide content for the City's social media in regards to the LGBTQ Community.
• Look into LGBTQ Senior statistics.
• Work with the Commission on an LGBTQ monument.
• Give feedback and content to the GMCVB to promote LGBTQ community in Miami Beach.
• Work on requesting fund from the City for LGBTQ causes.
• Committee recommended a statement be made and supported the full and fair prosecution
of any hate crime within the City.
• Committee recommended the City to petition the Florida Department of Health to adopt the
Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SO/GI) module for the Behavioral Risk Factor
Surveillance System (BRFSS) survey in order to ensure the critical health data is being
collected in the City.
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FUTURE ACTIVITIES:
• Continue working on the LGBTQ monument to spread diversity in the community.
• Work with the City staff to build relationships with LGBTQ leaders in the community.
• Continue gaining access to information on LGBTQ seniors and housing for them.
• Gain additional funding for LGBTQ causes.
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ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
• Committee continues to advise the Mayor and Commission on issues impacting the LGBTQ
community including but not limited to suggesting L TCs.
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BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: Marine & Waterfront Protection Authority
CHAIRPERSON: John Lee
CITY LIAISON: Tasha Byars
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD SINCE July 2019, 2019
ACTIVITY:
July 09, 2019
07/09/2019- Discussion on active environmental projects by Margareta Kruyff .
07/09/2019- Discussion with Ben Mostkoff and former City of Miami Beach employee
Mike Alverez with Margarita Kruyff, about a New Times article about the City's Clean
Water Act issues. Discussion included pressure pump vs gravity and the Vortex filter.
07/09/2019 Discussion of seaweed remediation & fife guard station maintenance
with John Ripple.
07 /09 /20 I 9 Discussion of the G.O. Bond dredging project with Ms. Kruyff.
07 /09 /20 I 9 Discussion with Rian ne Thomas, Code compliance Liaison to this board,
about the total number of businesses approved by this board in a 12-month period;
total of four.
07/09/2019 Discussion wi th Sgt San ch ez of Marine Patrol about 4 of July activities,
proposed re-zoning of watersports area near Monument Island, & the docks
renovation at Maurice Gibb Park.
07/09/2019 Review of the Police monthly report to the board with Sgt Def Castillo of
Police Department.
07/09/2019 Discussion with Ben Mostkoff about the outfalls into surprise fake and the
testing needed to ensure enviro nment compliance. Resolved to make an L TC
requesting the City to conduct an outside independent study of the current
stormwater method and future stormwater plan.
August- Summer Recess
September 10, 2019
09/ I 0/2019- Discussion on active environmental projects by Marqareta Kruyff.
9/I0/2019- Po fice Beach Update by Captain Morqalo
9 / I 0/2019- Marine Police update by Sqt. Luis Sanchez
09/I0/2019- Water sport business report by Jeannie Castor
09/ I 0/2019- Update reqardinq the G.O. Bond dredqinq project with Ms. Kruyff.
09/ I 0/2019- Discussion on the Coral Reef Mitigation by Caiti W aks. Motion was made
by board member Caiti Waks to expedite the pro cess of the L TC. Motion seconded by
Chair John Lee. Motion passed unanimous/y.
09/ I 0/2019- Shore Side Club LLC- Presented their business application and it was
recommended by the board that they need a more comprehensive safety plan. The
business will return to the October meeting with their updated business application.
9/I0/2019- Miami Beach Paddle- Presented their application.
9/ I 0/2019- Discussion on item Cl- I to amend the Bfueways Master Plan by Ben
Mostkoff.
O ct ob er 8 2019
10/08/20 19- Update on active enviro nm ental projects by Mitehe Dalberiste
1 0/08/20 19- City w ide police Beach report update by Lt. Lozano
10/08/2019- Marine Police update by Sqt. Luis Sanchez
10/08/2019- Update regarding the G.O. Bond dredqinq project by Mitehe Dalberiste
10/08/2019- Discussion on seaweed removal by John Ripple
10/08/2019- Sh ore Club LLC presented their business application.
11/12/2019
11/ 12/2019- U pdate on active environmental projects by Margareta Kruyff.
1 1/12/2019- CIty wide police Beach report update by Lt. Lozano
1 I/ 12/2019- Park Ranger Supervisor update by William Harris
I I/ 12/2019- Mid- Beach boardwalk safety and security discussion by Officer Hazzi
I I/ 12/2019- Discussion of the G.O. Bond dredging project with Ms. Kruyff.
I 1/12/2019- Discussion on ARKUP By Margareta Kruyff
I I/ 12/2019- Jet Boat Miami LLC presented their business application, it was
recommended by the board that they return in December due to concerns regarding
their proposed route, operating speed appearing to be in conflict with the counties
manatee speed zone restrictions, and potential disturbance to the west avenue
neiqhborhood.
12/10/2019
12/ I 0/20 19- D iscussion on active enviro nm ental projects by M argareta Kruyff.
12/ 10/20 19- CIty w ide police Beach report update by Lt. Lozano
12/ 10/20 19- M arin e Police update by Sgt. Luis Sanchez
12/ I 0/2019- Park Ranger Superv isor update by W illi am Harris
12/ 10/2019- Di scussion of the G .O . Bond dredging project w ith M s. Kruyff .
12/ 10/2019- Up d ate on Jet Boat M iam i by G abriela M aury (O A V I- Code Com pliance
Departm ent). Jet Boat Miami contacted the Code Compliance Department to
w ithdraw al fro m the agenda until they can find an altern ate location from which to
operate
12/ 10/2019- N W PA Board and com m itt ee update regarding the 2020 m eeting
calendar dates and board m em bers term s.
FUTURE ACTIVITIES
Review applications for m arine related business applying for operational licenses
O versee to co m pletion the construction of un-m otorized launch and w ater taxi
Facility at M aurice G ibb Park
Continue to support the co nstruction of a mooring field including facilities in Suns et
H a rb or.
C o n tin u e to track the pro gress of the G.O. Bond dredging project
C o n tin u e to re v ie w M ia m i Beach water business report
B e a ch re p o rt b y M a rce lla P a z C o h e n
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Sh o re Sid e Cl u b LL C - Ap p r o v e d in O cto b e r
M ia m i B e a ch Pa d d le - Ap p r o ve d in S e p te m b e r
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BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: Mayors 41°Street Committee
CHAIRPERSON: Seth Gadinsky
CITY LIAISON: Gedel Merzius
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD: 6
ACTIVITY:
July 11, 2019 Meeting
• Approval of Minutes June 13, 2019 Meeting
• Staff announced plans to begin to implement storefront covers city wide using designs from
student of DASH
August ,_2019_Meeting
• Approval of Minutes July 11, 2019 Meeting
• Announced Plastic Free Miami Beach Initiative
• Staff announced the Tree Master Plan - Staff has identified 40 Street as an ideal location
to implement 65 trees throughout the community
• MOTION: The 41° Street Blue Ribbon Committee rejects the Miami Dade County Smart
Plan implementation within the 41 st street corridor, furthermore any future implementation of
the Miami Dade County Smart Plan should be done in conjunction with a 41 st district wide
masterplan so they may be synergistic with each other. The committee request that the
Miami Dade County Smart Plan be discussed on a more transparent level.
September 12, 2019 Meeting
• MOTION: To acknowledge Commissioner John Aleman for taking the initiative to discuss
noise levels and the impact that it has on our community and thank all the City
Commissioners and City Manager for supporting this initiative.
• MOTION: To formerly approve the 41st street marketplace and furthermore request that the
city waive all fees associated with such Farmers market including parking in the hopes that
the farmers market will serve as a kick start for the 41 st street corridor.
• MOTION: Recommend that the City move along the process to possibly redeveloped the
site behind the Roosevelt Hotel and change it use for community activation.
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October 10, 2019 Meeting
• Approval of Minutes September 12, 2019 and August 8, 2019 Meeting
• Staff announced plans for a 41 st street district wide master action plan
• Farmers Market update from CMS.
November 14, 2019 Meeting
• Approval of Minutes October 10, 2019 Meeting
• Nonprofit organization Transit Alliance presented a concept to the committee called Better
Bus Project
• MOTION: Supporting the revamping of the bus system prioritizing increased connectivity
between Miami Beach and the mainland while further prioritizing connectivity within the city
to 41 street while maintaining the free trolley service.
• Farmers Market update from City of Miami Beach staff.
• 41 st street district wide Master Action Plan update from City of Miami Beach staff.
December 16,_2019 Meeting
• Approval of Minutes November 14, 2019 Meeting
• Staff announced plans for decorative lighting on 252 palm trees on the 41 st street corridor
• Farmers Market update from City of Miami Beach staff.
• 41 st street district wide Master Action Plan update from City of Miami Beach staff.
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FUTURE ACTIVITIES:
• Implementation of decorative lighting along the 41' street corridor to be completed by April
2020.
• Planning phase of the 41 st street district wide Master Action Plan to begin January 2020 as
part of the City of Miami Beach GO bond program.
• Activation of a 41 st street Farmers Market to begin February 2020 to highlight the places of
business within the 41°street community.
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ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
• Successful commission approval of decorative lighting along the 41 st street corridor to be
completed by April 2020.
• Execution of a committee initiative to implement vacant storefronts highlighting the
students and administrators of DASH along with members of the 41 st street committee.
• Planning phase of the 41 st street district wide Master Action Plan to begin January 2020 as
part of the City of Miami Beach GO bond program.
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BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME:
Miami Beach Commission for Women
CHAIRPERSON:
Jill Sho ck ett
CITY LIAISON:
Tathiane Trofino
MEETINGS HELD SINCE JUNE 2019:
[The Committee met as follows:
!July 2, 2019 Board Meeting, October 3, 2019 Board Meeting, November 7, 2019 Board Meeting,
December 10, 2019 Board Meeting
[TOTAL MEETINGS: 4
FUTURE ACTIVITIES:
NWomen Worth Knowing Event, March 2020 recognizing women in Public Service in
Miami Beach.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
During the July 2, 2019 meeting Jill Shackett welcomed guest speaker Victoria Garcia, who
works for the City of Miami Beach in Public Safety. Jill Shackett announced the City of Miami
Beach's planned events for the Fourth of July, Marjorie York Announced an Alliance for Aging
Meeting on July 29, Faye Golding Presented the Nike Report, Debbie Quade announced she
pwould be attending the Conference for Women of July 25. Jill announced that Pam Rogers and
[Trisha Sind Ier will be the Commission for Women's two Sergeants at Arms.
[The originally scheduled September 3, 2019 meeting was cancelled due to Hurricane Dorian.
On October 3, 2019 Jill Shackett introduced guest speaker, Miami Beach Police Chief Rick
Clements, who spoke about human trafficking and active threats/active shooters. Chief Clements'
introduced Sergeant Charles Weiss who spoke about how the MBPD has prepared themselves
and how they would handle an active threat/active shooter event and Officer Laurence Villa who
spoke about human trafficking. The Committee reevaluated the decision taken on the May 14,
2019 Committee meeting, which changed the Committee's meeting schedule from monthly
meetings to meeting every other month (or six times per year). The Members discussed going
back to monthly meetings. All members present voted in favor.
[The Miami Beach Commission for Women's Domestic Violence Event was held on October 31°
at the Scott Rakow Youth Center.
lA t th e N o v e m b e r 7 , 2 0 1 9 m e et ing C h a irw o m a n J ill S h a c k e tt w e lc o m e d th e g u e s ts a tt e n d in g th e
m e e t in g in c lu d in g , D r L y n e tt e L o n g w h o w ill a ls o b e a g u e s t s p e a k e r fo r th e m e e tin g ; D ia n n e
C o n n o ll y G r a h a m , t h e P r e s id e n t o f t h e W o m e n 's B u s in e s s C o u n c il fo r t h e M ia m i B e a c h C h a m b e r
o f C o m m e r c e a n d w h o is a ls o o n t h e B o a r d o f T h e W o m e n 's F u n d ; Y e ile e n J a c o m e , t h e
C o m m u n it y O u t re a c h R e p r e s e n t a t iv e fo r t h e S t a t e A tt o rn e y 's O ff ic e ; a n d S a b r in a G r a h a m .
[The dates for the Commission's meetings for 2020 were reviewed by the Committee. A motion
lwas made and seconded to approve the meeting dates. The motion passed.
Dr. Lynette Long was introduced as the guest speaker and spoke about her non-profit, EVE (Equal
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isibility Everywhere), and ongoing initiatives to support women. Dr. Long also spoke about the
heme of next year's Art Deco Festival which will be Women's Suffragette, an exhibit that will be at
he Miami Beach's Art Deco Center and which she is curating.
Due to Art Basel, the December 3, 2019 was moved to December 10, 2019.
At the December 10, 2019 Chairwoman Jill Shackett opened the floor up to a discussion regarding
lthe Women Worth Knowing event and potential categories to be considered. Debbie Quaid made
a motion that Women in Public Service be the category selected for Women Worth Knowing 2020.
Peggy Benua seconded. The votes were unanimous, and the motion passed.
[The date for the Women Worth Knowing event will be March 3rd and it will be held at the Capital
One building on Lincoln Road, the same location as last year.
A motion was made to have applications due from potential candidates by January 31st and the
Committee to make all selections at the Commission for Women meeting scheduled for February
14th meeting. All were in favor and the motion passed.
[The committee participated in the Children's Cancer Caring Center Extravaganza by collecting and
donating gift cards for children with cancer and toys for Ayuda Toy Drive. Faye Goldin collected
cash for the annual Nike post-race breakfast for the children participating in the race.
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BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: Next Generation Council
CHAIRPERSON: Daniel Smith
CITY LIAISON: Erick Chirales
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD: 2 Quarterly Meetings
ACTIVITY:
The Next Generation Council met for the first time in February 2019 and then again on April, July,
and December. The Council is to meet quarterly by city ordinance.
Since the previous report the Next Generation Council has been discussing the improvement of the
City's alleyways, short-term rental policy, spring break programming, affordable housing
developments in North Beach, hotel use on Lincoln Road, and ridesharing.
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FUTURE ACTIVITIES:
The Council plans to continue to monitor legislation and make recommendations to the City Commission
about major issues as they come up for discussion.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
The Next Generation Council has transmitted the following advisory recommendations to the City
Commission for consideration:
• Motion urging the City Commission to adopt the proposed Town Center micro-unit ordinance to help
create a more vibrant North Beach.
• Motion supporting the proposed land use ordinance permitting and incentivizing micro-hotel use
along Lincoln Road.
• Motion urging for the City Commission to explore mandating designated pick up/ drop off locations
for ridesharing services during special events and high impact weekends.
• Motion recommending the City Commission to: encourage more structured events during the month
of March on the beach front and in other public city venues; incentivize visitors to patronize other parts
of the City; allow private venues to have special events; and shift messaging from one of fear to one
of positivity. Furthermore, the Next Generation Council respectfully requests that it be part of the
planning process for Spring Break 2020.
• In light of the recent court ruling regarding the City of Miami Beach's short-Term rental ordinance,
the NextGeneration Council recommends for the City Commission to: (1) allow short-term rentals
in single family home districts for no less than 30 days; (2) allow wholly owned multi-family
properties, but not condominiums, to converted existing units to short-term rentals for a period of
less than six months and a day that is to be determined by the City Commission given that the
property owner notify long-term tenants that the property will allow for short-term rentals; (3) divert
City resources away from the appeal.
• Motion recommending the City Commission to order the installation of recycling bins along Alton
Road.
• Motion recommending the City Commission to create an electric kick scooter pilot.
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BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: Normandy Shores Gov. Neighborhood Improvement
CHAIRPERSON: N/A
CITY LIAISON: Tameka Otto Stewart
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD: 1
ACTIVITY:
There were no meetings held August-December 2019
06/06/2019 Meeting Agenda:
• Finalize FY 2020 Proposed Budget
FUTURE ACTIVITIES:
• Continued communications with the City regarding issues that may arise
• Adopt FY 2020 operating budget and millage rate
• Expedite the camera upgrade project for the Normandy Shores Neighborhood
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
The following was reviewed and discussed:
• Preparation for the Finance and Citywide Projects/Budget Meetings
• Preparation for FY 2020 Proposed Budget-Public Hearings
• Board approved to allow the Millage Rate to remain flat at 0.8161 mills for FY 2020
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BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: Parks and Recreational Facilities Advisory Board
CHAIRPERSON: Carolina Jones
CITY LIAISON: Cynthia Casanova
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD: 3
(October 2, 2019, November 6, 2019 and December 10,
2019)
ACTIVITY:
The Parks and Recreational Facilities Board addressed several different issues and areas of
concern during the past three months:
• G.O. Bond Oversight Committee: Ex-Officio Non-Voting Member Appointment
• Discussion on Skate Park / Pump Track
• Discussion on Creating a Selfie Revolution in Parks
• Discussion on Placement of Flamingo Art Piece in Flamingo Park
• Update from G.O. Bond Representative
• Placement of USE Exercise Stations in Parks
• Board Project- Re-Branding Parks to Bring Family, Fitness and Tourism to Miami Beach
• Discussion on Tennis Instruction on Satellite Courts (Van Daalen Tennis)
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FUTURE ACTIVITIES:
The Parks and Recreational Facilities Advisory Board will continue to discuss the following topics:
• Any Referrals from City Commission or Commission Committees
• General Obligation Bond Projects
• Parks & Recreation Capital Projects
• Parks & Recreation Budget
• Recreational Programming
• Tennis Initiatives
• Golf Initiatives
• Board Project
The Board will also be involved in providing their input in future park plans as well as setting
expectations and areas of interests to focus on in the future.
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ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
The following list are motions that the Parks and Recreational Facilities Advisory Board made in the
past 3 months based on their activity:
• The Parks and Recreational Facilities Advisory Board motions to appoint Board member
Sean Smith as the ex-officio non-voting member of the G.O. Bond Oversight Committee.
• The Parks and Recreational Facilities Advisory Board motions to have the Parks and
Recreation, Tourism and Culture, and Marketing and Communications Departments work
together to promote & create branding opportunities for the City through artistic experiences
and installations within current City parks and any upcoming park projects, utilizing social
media and shareable images to promote our Parks.
• The Parks and Recreational Facilities Advisory Board recommends that the design of the
Skate Park on 82d Street take into strong consideration prioritizing resiliency and
sustainability efforts and that the park be a model for what we can do in the City from an
environmental standpoint.
• The Parks and Recreational Facilities Advisory Board motions for the Parks and Recreation
Department to work with the Department of Tourism and Culture to explore flamingo inspired
art installations within Flamingo Park.
• The Parks and Recreational Facilities Advisory Board motions to support the
recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Department to place additional Urban Sports
Equipment (USE) at the following locations:
o Allison Park
o Indian Beach Park
o 35th Street along the beach walk
o Flamingo Park
o North end of Lummus Park
o Palm Island Park
o Polo Park
o Normandy Park
o North Shore Park
o Tatum Park
o Altos del Mar Park
Additional USE will be installed citywide, based on demand.
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• The Parks and Recreational Facilities Advisory Board motions to support the following
actions to help control private tennis lessons being taught on Miami Beach neighborhood
tennis courts:
o Revise current ordinance removing the requirement of seeing physical money being
exchanged and to add language that instruction be determined by reasonable
certainty in order to enforce the ordinance. Additionally, language should be added to
include financial consequences for either advertising private instruction or participating
as either an instructor or student.
o Patrol neighborhood courts during peak hours 8am-10am and 4pm-6pm.
o Add signage to parks to educate residents and tourists that includes the ordinance
and financial consequence.
o Add camera surveillance to the neighborhood courts.
o Include the prohibition of ball baskets and other teaching materials on the court in the
ordinance and on signage.
o Educate residents via Miami Beach Magazine and social media.
o Allow for City approved and authorized instructors to conduct lessons at some of the
neighborhood courts as deemed appropriate by the City.
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B O A RD O R C O M M IT T E E N A ME :
C H A I RP E R S O N :
C I T Y L I A I S O N :
PLANNING BOARD
BRIAN ELIAS
MICHAEL BELUSH
DATE OF REPORT: July 2019 through December 2019
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD DURING THIS REPORTING PERIOD: 6
MEETING
DATE
RESOLUTION
AGENDA
ITEMS APPROVED DENIED DISCUSSED CONTINUED WITHDRAWN NO ACTION DEFER
July 13 10 1 1 1
August NIA
September 16 12 2 1 1
October NIA
November 11 8 3
December 6 5 1
Totals 46 35 2 2 5 1 1
Note: Some totals may not match due to some items being removed from the Agenda at the last minute, or items that are partially
approved and also continued.
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BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: Police Citizen Relations Committee
CHAIRPERSON: Alex Fernandez
CITY LIAISON: Chief Rick Clements
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD: 4 (November meeting was cancelled)
ACTIVITY: (June - December 2019) Police Citizen Relations Committee meetings were held on
(June 18 meeting was cancelled by Chairman Fernandez), July 16, NO AUGUST MEETING,
September 17, October 15, November 19, and December 17. Please see below:
Minutes of the July 16 meeting:
Members in attendance:
Committee Members and Guests:
Alex Fernandez
Seth Feuer
Melissa Sheppard-Broad
Christine Klingspor
Pamela Brumer
Julian Linares
Anthony Garcia
Michael Gillman
Adam Kravitz (by phone)
State Representative Michael Grieco (Guest)
John Deutzman (Guest)
Susan Askew ( Guest)
Faye Goldin (Guest)
Sid Goldin (Guest)
MBPD Personnel:
Chief Rick Clements
Deputy Chief Wayne Jones
Major Paul Acosta
Lieutenant Paul Ozaeta
Lieutenant Eric Garcia
Sergeant Alex Bello
Sergeant Daniel Han
• Opening remarks by Chief Clements including review of the very positive GALEA
reaccreditation inspection.
• Agenda Item #7 - Status from the Chief regarding the implementation of the Mayor's
panel on Ocean Drive's recommendation that "Bad behavior will not be tolerated.
We would like to see a more aaaressive enforcement of open container laws,
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marijuana laws, underage drinking, noise and quality of life issues, all year long.":
John Deutzman - Goal is zero tolerance of criminal behavior.
Chief Clements - We are having Sgt. Daniel Han give information about the Chronic
Offender Program which addresses many quality of life issues and criminal behavior while
also maintaining sensitivity to the humanitarian aspects of homeless issues. We are
implementing the zero tolerance philosophy by employing many policing methods including
undercover investigative techniques in addition to uniform street patrol. Zero tolerance for
bad behavior is important citywide. Quality of life issues impact the entire City of Miami
Beach.
Seth Feuer - the committee has gone 180 degrees from where we were last year to
where we are this year. We hope to work well with the new administration and can talk
about this more at the September meeting. We want to be a help to the MBPD not a
hindrance.
• Agenda Item #2 - Community Relations:
Alex Fernandez - The Coffee with a Cop event at Starbucks was a great success. It's
good to know that the Chief is attending HOA meetings. Community events should be
expanded to weekend and evening hours so residents that work during normal business
hours can attend too.
Major Paul Acosta - We are hosting an event "Sweat with the MBPD" on Thursday
7/18 at 5:00pm - 6:00 pm at Muscle Beach in Lummus Park.
Alex Fernandez - What is relationship between the MBPD and the Crime Prevention
Facebook Group (John Deutzman's group)?
Major Paul Acosta - Our new direction is to work together. We are working on rebuilding
the relationship with the Facebook group.
Alex Fernandez- The Facebook group is a valuable tool and the MBPD and the group
should work together. It would be beneficial to have a motion of support for the
relationship between the MBPD and the Crime Prevention Facebook group. The
relationship should be "informally formalized" by creating a memorandum of
understanding (MOU) between the MBPD and Facebook group. The motion is seconded
by Julian Lineras.
Seth Feuer - There is a question of what are the rules that apply to a Facebook group.
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Police Legal Advisor Mark Fishman - There can be an informal understanding between
the two groups but it cannot be a formal MOU.
Alex Fernandez - Communication should go in both directions.
Seth Feuer - The MBPD and the committee should facilitate communications with the
Facebook group.
John Deutzman- The Facebook group is directed by Jeff Posse and John Deutzman.
MBPD Officer Ernie Rodriguez is back in the Facebook group.
Alex Fernandez - The motion is amended to express the committee's support of the
relationship between the MBPD and the Crime Prevention Facebook Group. Julian
Lineras made the motion and Alex Fernandez seconded the motion. All members
voted in favor of the motion.
Michael Gillman -- What is the status of the motion from the May 21°'meeting where
the committee agreed that Chairman Alex Fernandez was going to a send a letter to
the Home Owner Associations? It would be beneficial for a representative from each
area of the beach to come to the committee meetings.
• Agenda Item #3 - Chronic Offender Power Point Presentation by Sergeant Daniel
Han:
Discussion included defining chronic offenders, stay away orders, importance of attending
bond hearings, plea agreements, jail time, collaboration with the Crime Prevention
Facebook Group, tracking of court cases and chronic offenders, habitual misdemeanor
offenders, and probation system with civilian advocacy group.
The current probation system is problematic because of the fee and transportation
requirements. Most chronic/misdemeanor offenders and homeless and do not have the
financial means to pay the $55 fee or have transportation available to attend probation
meetings in Miami. The MBPD is working on a proposal for a pilot project to bring a
probation system to Miami Beach. This could potentially save court costs (overtime for
officers to attend) and is a more humanitarian solution for the majority of chronic offenders
who are unemployed and/or homeless. The advocacy group is willing to come to Miami
Beach but the fee would still have to be paid. Funding has not yet been identified for this
proposal. One possibility is for it to be grant funded.
The only restriction on probation is to not be re-arrested for any crime while on
probation.
Orders are beinq reviewed for constitutionality. The issue is one of
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jurisdiction. Once a case is closed, there is an opinion that the judge no longer has
jurisdiction to enforce stay away orders. The opposing opinion is that the stay away
order is a contractual agreement that is enforceable.
John Deutzman - The best possible outcome is the pilot program for a Miami Beach
Probation system. The stay away orders create a quagmire that becomes a nightmare to
enforce.
Michael Gillman -- How does the Chronic Offender Program impact domestic violence /
battery?
John Deutzman - All chronic offenders are combination platter of offenses. The
chronic offenders have been arrested many times for many types of offenses (including
murder). Trespass repeat offenders have penalties and are a useful tool.
Seth Feuer- What are the majority of chronic offenses?
Sgt. Han - Trespass/ drinking in public/ narcotics/ batteries are the most prevalent.
These types of crimes occur throughout the City. One of the effects of the stay away
orders is if they can't go to the Entertainment District - they'll go somewhere else.
Many problem offenders have migrated north to the middle boardwalk area or north
district. It is the same chronic offenders and same problems that have migrated to a
different area. We take all misdemeanor crimes seriously. One of the problems with
prosecution is that tourist victims seldom go to court and the cases are dismissed.
State Representative Michael Grieco - Domestic Violence is treated more severely
than other misdemeanors. The offender has to spend the night in jail. Unfortunately,
many domestic violence victims do not cooperate with law enforcement.
Sgt. Han - The chronic trespass offenders have a negative impact on the quality of life for
our residents throughout the City of Miami Beach. We try to make it uncomfortable or
them to be here and encourage them not to come back to Miami Beach. There is a
somewhat steady homeless population of approximately 140 people. We are
responsible for them too.
State Representative Michael Grieco - The best thing we can do is to encourage the
use of the probation system. We do not want to set people up for failure. There has to be
a probation option on Miami Beach for it to be effective. The Miami-Dade probation
program is not effective. Other counties have robust probation systems where the
offender has to check in regularly with a probation officer - not an advocacy group.
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Sgt. Han - The proposal for the Miami Beach Probation Pilot Project is still a work in
progress. It will be submitted to the Chief for approval as soon as it is completed. There
are many different options for funding. It is too soon to make motions for funding when
the final proposal has not been completed or approved. When the proposal is complete,
the committee can review it and make suggestions for funding.
Melissa Sheppard Broad -- She experienced a neighbor dispute over noise and disruptive
behavior and wants to know what can be done in that type of a situation. They called Code
Compliance and it took over an hour for them to respond and by then the music volume was
lower. Then the neighbor called the police and the situation escalated. (Alex Fernandez
recommended this be discussed with Sgt. Han after the meeting.)
• Agenda Item #6 - Formal recognition and expression of appreciation for all that was
accomplished by Chief Oates
Seth Feuer- The successful CALEA reaccreditation is part of the legacy of hard work
and dedication from the era of Chief Oates. There are many examples of excellence
from the MBPD that the public never sees or knows about.
Alex Fernandez - We no longer have a quorum. This item will be carried over for the
September meeting agenda. Agenda item #8 (marijuana laws) will also be deferred to
the September meeting.
John Deutzman - I would like to have beach thefts on the next meeting agenda. This is
the root of all of our problems. The beach thefts supply the "lurker population" with money to
support themselves. If we could stop these initial beach thefts - the cycle of crime would
stop.
Seth Feuer - I agree this should be on the September meeting agenda.
Alex Fernandez - There is an item on the City Commission agenda tomorrow (7/17) regarding a
bid waiver agreement with AXON Enterprise, Inc. It is very important that this go to an open
solicitation for bids rather than a bid waiver. We need more information on the contract. It should
be reviewed by the Commission in an open and transparent process. The agreement needs to be
negotiated.
Lt. Eric Garcia - The item (C7M on the consent agenda) is asking the City to open negotiations
with AXON. We have been previously purchasing different components from different companies
and AXON does it all. It is more than just body worn cameras, it is a full service vendor that also
handles Tasers, the interview room recording systems, training, and the hardware/software
programs for Evidence.com. The cloud data storage and distribution platform is vital to the
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seamless sharing of information with the SAO (BWC videos etc.). The MBPD has extensively
researched other vendors and equipment and are confident that AXON is the best solution. This
item is recommending opening negotiations with AXON. The details of the contract would still
have to be negotiated and approved by the Commission.
September 17, 2019
POLICE/CITIZEN RELATIONS COMMITTEE MEETING NOTES FROM 9/17/19:
Members in attendance:
Julian Linares
Michael Gillman
Daniel Aronson
Seth Feuer
Adam Kravitz
Christina Klingspor
Lizette Lopez
Anthony Garcia
Bruce Reich
Melissa Sheppard-Broad
Pamela Brumer
Alex Fernandez
Guests:
John Deutzman
Valarie Navarette
Yoe Lopez
Sgt. Dan Han
Sgt. Ozzie Ramos
Captain Mildred Pfrogner
Captain Daniel Morgalo
Deputy Chief Wayne Jones
Assistant Chief Paul Acosta
FOP President Officer Kevin Millan
PIO Officer Ernesto Rodriguez
Major David De La Esriella
Agenda Item #3:
Assistant Chief Paul Acosta -- Chief Clements has recently made some organizational changes
and promotions. A major component of his vision for the future was the creation of a Community
Affairs Unit. The Chiefs vision for the MBPD is twofold - community policing and tough on crime.
These two primary goals are the focus of this administration.
The newly formed Community Affairs Unit (CAU) will be led by Captain Mildred "Mimi" Pfrogner.
Captain Pfrogner is a twenty-two year veteran with the MBPD, a Miami Beach resident, and
already involved in many community oriented activities. She is the right person for the job and will
help us embrace community policing at every level.
Captain Pfrogner - We are going to be looking to connect with our community in many ways and
welcome ideas and input from the committee and our community.
Alex Fernandez - How does the CAU tie in with crime prevention and being tough on crime?
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Captain Pfrogner - The CAU includes the Neighborhood Resource Officers (NROs), the
Homeless Liaison Unit (HLU), the School Resource Officers (SROs), the Park Ranger program,
and civilian school crossing guards. Key elements of crime prevention and being tough on crime
are core missions for the HLU and NROs. The NROs are the backbone of the original community
policing model and work closely with other city departments to address quality of life issues in the
neighborhoods. The veteran NROs will be teaching our new officers how to connect with our
citizens and build on the community policing concept.
Major De La Espriella - As one of the MBPD's original NROs, I can tell you how important the
NRO's function is. They are our connection between the police department and the community.
Preventing crime from happening is one of the core goals of the community policing concept. The
NROs help local business and residents with security surveys, identifying specific problems
(illegal dumping, trespassing, etc.) and other quality of life type issues. The HLU officers are
dedicated to trying to convince our homeless population to accept help and placement in
appropriate programs and facilities. We recognize that effective crime prevention has many
elements involved. The "Broken Window" theory from New York is still true today. Addressing
the quality of life issues includes crimes committed by the criminal element among the homeless
population. The HLU outreach is a national model for moving the chronic homeless into treatment
plans and off the streets.
A/C Acosta - Our new administration is making a paradigm shift from more than just address just
fighting crime to fighting crime with a renewed focus on community outreach and involvement to
prevent crime from happening. It is hard to quantify how much crime didn't occur due to various
outreach programs. Working closely with the community and with other city departments is part
of the solution. We are addressing many issues with assistance from the Code Enforcement,
Parking, and Sanitation Departments on a daily basis.
John Deutzman - How do we get officers to understand that the MB Crime Prevention group is
on their side. We're on the same team and yet I don't know that the officers really believe that.
This crime prevention / community outreach sounds good, but how do you do it? How do you
make sure the message gets to the officer on the street level?
A/C Acosta - One way to get the message is happening tomorrow with the Lieutenants Training
Day. The Lieutenants are our middle managers and are essential to leading the troops in the
direction the Chief wants to go.
Deputy Chief Jones - Community Policing must be designed to fit the needs of each unique
neighborhood. Not all parts of the City need the same type of policing. Ocean Drive needs the
MBPD to be tough on crime and with consistent enforcement on all quality of life issues. The
Sunset Harbor neighborhood may have different issues and need a different approach. We
recognize that we have an internal challenge to communicate our message solidly throughout the
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Department. The Chiefs direction must be clearly conveyed to the troops.
Daniel Aronson - This committee has struggled for years with what is our purpose. This
committee represents a cross section of Miami Beach and we want to be effective. How can we
really help the MBPD and City of Miami Beach? We would like Captain Pfrogner to come to us
with 3 or 4 specific challenges and have a workshop where the community can up with solutions
for the problems that are brought to us.
Alex Fernandez - We really want to help and want the MBPD to tell us specifically how we can
help.
Daniel Aronson - I want to make a motion - an invitation to Captain Pfrogner and the CAU to
bring the committee 3 or 4 specific challenges to us that we can work on. (This will be on the next
meeting agenda).
Motion seconded by Seth Feuer and accepted by acclamation.
Alex Fernandez - We want the NROs to get to know the committee members and request that
Captain Pfrogner bring them to the next committee meeting (new agenda item for October).
Agenda - item # 2 - (Deferred to 6:30pm for Commission Arriola):
Commissioner Ricky Arriola - We have been working hard on the Mayor's Ocean Drive Task
Force which sunsets in October. Progress has been made on Ocean Drive and there are
challenges for the future. The Commission passed an ordinance at first reading that there can be
no public consumption on public property of hemp / marijuana. This would operate in the same
fashion as the open container ordinance. The G.O. Bond is bringing more investments in
technology including LPRs, camera systems, and the new radio system. The Commission is also
working on developing programming for the 2020 spring break period. The Pop Festival in
November will be a good test for a different kind of programming for Ocean Drive and the
Entertainment District. The Commission is creating an Ocean Drive BID - a self-tax for
businesses on Ocean Drive where the funding will stay on Ocean Drive. Ocean Drive needs the
rules of the road to be enforced 24/7. The Anti-Hawking ordinance was also passed. There have
been several restaurants closed for fraud and nefarious activities.
Alex Fernandez - We need better business practices and more code enforcement.
Julian Linares - Is music allowed in restaurants? How loud - ambient music?
Commissioner Arriola - Music isn't the problem. The problem is the lack of enforcement
aaainst bad operators.
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Alex Fernandez - Are off-duty officers being brought back to Ocean Drive?
Commissioner Arriola - Off duty has always been allowed on Ocean Drive. There have been
different views in the past about how it should be managed.
Deputy Chief Jones - Captain Margalo in the Entertainment District (MXE) is working on
revamping the off-duty program that existed in previous years. The new and improved program
would operation through the TOPS program to supervise all off-duty officers and not repeat the
mistakes of the past. The supervision of the off-duty jobs would be independent of the private
entities hiring the officers. The MXE also has the Ocean Drive squads working their regular duty
on all shifts. The MXE is its own operational area. The Ocean Drive squads are also paying
attention to the venues without off-duty officers. The off-duty officers are a force multiplier for the
MXE.
Captain Morgalo - We are reinstituting the off-duty policing program that we used to have where
each individual location will request an off-duty officer through the MBPD off-duty office. The
Captain will hire a police department supervisor who will supervise all the officers that are working
for the individual businesses and to provide guidance. The supervisor will be on overtime paid by
the department. This is in addition to the squads that are out there.
Daniel Aronson - This is an exciting time for our City and our police force with creative and
energetic new leadership. If we do not have the resources to enforce the marijuana ordinance,
then we should let it go. There are bigger problems out there.
Seth Feuer- The national trend may eventually legalize marijuana. How do we deal with that
probability?
John Deutzman - The way to fix problem is the broken window concept - fix the little things and
the bigger things will improve as they did in New York. The problem is on the west side of Ocean
Drive with the sidewalk cafes and we need to deal with it.
DIC Jones - The broken window concept worked in New York. We need to give Major De La
Espriella time to accomplish his community policing vision. This has been his mission for many,
many years. New York saw improvement with tough enforcement on the little things that led to
bigger improvements throughout the neighborhoods.
Agenda Item #4 - Discussion of Marijuana Ordinance:
Alex Fernandez -- Marijuana is a huae issue. This situation was created by the State law
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regarding hemp. We need to support the marijuana ordinance.
Julian Linares - What is the penalty from the ordinance?
Yoe Lopez - Consumption or smoking on public property is arrestable with up to 60 days in jail or
$500 fine.
Julian Linares - What is the fiscal impact of these arrests?
Major De La Espriella - This ordinance is giving us a mechanism to take the same type of
enforcement actions we were taking before the hemp law was passed. Community policing is
fundamentally order maintenance and we must enforce the low-level quality of life issues.
It starts with the basics (enforcement of the quality of life issues) and violent crime goes down.
We don't take enforcement it becomes an environment of lawlessness where anything goes. We
will lose the streets to the bad guys.
Bruce Reich - The marijuana ordinance gives the police a tool to stop someone and find other
things.
Adam Kravitz - I thought it was legal to smoke medical Marijuana?
Yoe Lopez - It is not allowed to be smoked or consumed in public. It must be in private.
FOP President Kevin Millan - Medical marijuana is only legal at home.
Michael Gillman - Why is it not the same as with drinking a beer?
Adam Kravitz - I disagree that New York was better with broken window enforcement.
Enforcement against hemp is just another attempt to ban smoking outdoors. It is an attempt to
make an inroad against smoking anything (cigars) in public.
Yoe Lopez - Marijuana is still illegal at the state and federal levels. The problem is that the SAO
is not prosecuting these cases.
FOP Kevin Millan - The police need tools to maintain order on Ocean Drive. This is a much-
needed tool to try and maintain a safe environment on Ocean Drive.
Alex Fernandez - We would like to have Officer Kevin Millan attend the next committee meeting
and present information about medical marijuana (will be on next month's agenda).
Motion is made for the committee to support the Marijuana Ordinance. The motion was seconded
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and accepted with one member opposed.
Alex Fernandez - New motion proposed to support the Marijuana Ordinance and add language
that will clearly state the purpose of the ordinance, emphasize that the prohibition to smoking
marijuana on public property is state law, educate the public about the law, and allow officers the
use of discretion. The new ordinance and our motion in support is not creating anything new, just
enforcing state law and giving the MBPD the tools to enforce the law. The motion is seconded by
Pamela Brumer and is passed with one dissenting vote.
Agenda items #5 and #6 are deferred to next month's meeting.
Sergeant Dan Han - Quick update on probation program:
Funding for the program has been obtained. A sample contract for the Advocacy Group has been
given to the City Attorney's Office to review.
Yoe Lopez - Miami-Dade County has issued an RFP for this program and we are trying to
"piggyback" their Miami-Dade County Advocacy contract for the Probation Program.
Alex Fernandez - Are stay away orders included?
Yoe Lopez- Yes, if ordered by the judge as part of their probation.
Alex Fernandez - We need to make a motion to fully support funding the misdemeanor probation
program. This is budget season and the second reading is September 25".
Julian Linares - A motion is made to support the funding ($20,000) budget item for the
misdemeanor probation program.
The motion is seconded by Pamela Brumer and passed by acclamation.
Michael Gillman - Do we have closed circuit TV?
Captain Dan Morgalo - Yes, the surveillance camera system is being expanded with the
passage of the G.O. Bond. The cameras are not monitored 24/7. They are used extensively for
investigative purposes. Many crimes are caught on video and we're able to create wanted flyers
for subjects from photos obtained from the surveillance video.
Motions Made to be submitted via Letter to the Commission (LTC):
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1. Support of the Marijuana Ordinance with specific recommendations.
2. Request for Captain Pfrogner to bring 3-4 ideas for community engagement to the next
committee meeting.
3. Support for funding the Misdemeanor Probation Program
October 15,_2019Meeting_Notes:
Members in Attendance:
Alex Fernandez
Seth Feuer
Lizette Lopez
Angie Chirino
Daniel Aronson
Pamela Brumer
Anthony Garcia
Bruce Reich
Guests:
Captain Mimi Pfrogner
Captain Dan Morgalo
NRO Officer Deborah Martineau
NRO Officer Eliut Hazzi
NRO Officer Melanie Ozaeta
Police Legal Advisor Mark Fishman
1. Approval of the September 17, 2019 meeting minutes with a minor amendment.
2. Monthly discussion of Community Relations:
Seth Feuer - Motion to commend the MBPD leadership and NRO Deborah Martineau for
organizing and producing the 6 Street Block Party on September 22, 2019. Seconded by
Daniel Aronson and accepted by acclamation.
3. Recent Events - Crime/Police Related
Mark Fishman - we can't discuss anything that is IA related and under investigation. It
wouldn't be appropriate to speak about those items.
Captain Danny Morgalo- The subject from the homicide at 10 and Collins has been
apprehended. The investigation is on going and it was not random, implications show it
was a targeted attack.
Alex Fernandez - Some steps have been taken to increase presence in the area.
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Captain Morgalo - We have done several things in the last few weeks to increase the
presence. We have changed our practice in the way to maximize the presence in the area.
We are having field roll calls now, we have high visibility and deploy from there. We have
directed the officers to do park and walk details. We are seeing positive results.
Seth Feuer - There is concern from residents about the high-profile things that are
happening in many areas including Ocean Drive and Lincoln Road. There is a bigger
picture that needs to be looked at. A joint effort needs to be done. The Chamber of
Commerce did a survey and most things are positive, but because of some social media
groups, it seems like there is a magnifying glass on specific areas. We need to look at this
from another angel. Maybe we need a task force for this committee. People need to hear
the positive stories. We need to be careful of the messages that are getting out there. We
need to look at how the city addresses perception of crime. We need a task force or sub-
committee to address this. I am willing to take the lead on a task force or sub-committee.
Alex Fernandez - Renting scooters in Sunset Harbor near the Stiltsville Fish Bar is a
concern. They are using a parking lot but not sure if it is zoned for that type of use. Would
like to hear about the GO Bond and what is planned for down the road.
Arrest statistics for the Entertainment District should be provided to the committee.
Seth Feuer - It would be better to focus on publicizing positive stories and let people know
that crime doesn't pay.
Daniel Aronson - We should not be creating our own spin on crime data and give careful
thought to what we are trying to accomplish. Should be emphasizing positive things like
the great response time the MBPD provides.
Captain Morgalo - It would be great to come up with a public relations campaign that
shows the good things our officers are doing on a day to day basis. Social media likes the
idea. We were thinking of coming up with a PR campaign that shows what our officers are
doing on a day to day basis. That would show the community what goes on. It is nice to
show good things as well. SA positive type of PR campaign would have social media will
showing how our officers are impacting the community even if you don't necessarily
physically see them.
Alex Fernandez - City-wide crime is down but we do have some areas that have major
incidents and because of social media more people find out about those things.
Sometimes we hear of the incident that happens but then we don't get any follow up. It
would be good to know what happens. We always hear the bad news, but not necessarily
hear the good news. I like that the cars on parked on ocean drive while the officers are
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riding their bikes. This provides good visibility. The city has gone through great growth. It
seems that the department has not grown as fast as the city has grown. Down the road
discussion, we should have a public safety review to see if how the zoning decisions
impact the level of service that the City is providing. This would be a good review for police
and fire. This is for consideration down the road.
Questions about a recent social media post involving an officer were deferred to Mark
Fishman who advised that there is an open internal affairs investigation regarding the
incident and there will be no comments made about open cases. When the investigation
is over then a request can be made for more information about the incident.
Captain Morgalo - Our department policy doesn't allow us to comment on an internal
affairs investigation. The department reviews all the facts. If one of our officers were
asked to appear in any video or social media, there is a process that the officer should go
through via their chain of command to obtain permission before the video is filmed. We
take pictures with tourists that have asked us to take pictures. We also ask our officers to
use good judgement and common sense.
Mark Fishman - The second reading of the marijuana ordinance will be at the City Commission
meeting on October 16. This ordinance prohibits smoking marijuana or hemp on public property.
It is a tool for officers to use to make arrests. Medical marijuana can not be smoked in a public
place. It is a second-degree misdemeanor. Officers can issue civil citations too. The civil citation
is a fine and a citation. An arrest goes through the court system.
Captain Morgalo - The entertainment district has a large amount of openly smoking and selling
marijuana. It is a problem and the passing of the ordinance provides us the capability to take
someone into custody for open consumption if they won't discard it. This is a good thing and
affords us the tool to deal with this problem. It is a problem city-wide, but a huge problem for the
Entertainment District.
Alex Fernandez - I support this ordinance and understand that it gives the police department the
tools that they are asking for but the City Of Miami Beach has always been a progressive city and
there may be continued changes in the laws regarding marijuana and we don't want to be moving
backwards instead of forwards. The City needs to continue with the same progress that is going
on with the rest of the State.
Mark Fishman - Commissioner Gongora brought up the topic at the NCAC regarding restricting
the age of smoking to 21 years of age.
Alex Fernandez - this would be impact businesses in Miami Beach. We should have an agenda
item to implement a plan to increase police visibility in pedestrian areas.
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Daniel Aronson - We need to move on to our invited guests.
Alex Fernandez - We need to discuss the Lummus Park sign and make a motion to request
removal of seating from the sign. This has become a congregating space for the homeless.
Maybe it should be incorporated into a planter. That may not be the solution.
Captain Morgalo - This issue is on the agenda at tomorrow's City Commission meeting. The
Ocean Drive Blue Ribbon Panel made a recommendation that something be done about the sign
and suggests turning the bench area into a decorative planter that does not have a seating area.
Alex Fernandez - People are not convinced that this will solve this issue. It would be better for
the police department for the bench not to exist at all.
Captain Morgalo - The bad guys know that we are watching them and taking action. If they
don't gather there, they will gather somewhere else.
Alex Fernandez - Motion to support making the bench into a planter. The motion was seconded
and passed by acclamation.
Seth Feuer - Why are taking time to discuss benches when there are more important issues out
there.
Daniel Aronson - Is this a 24/7 problem? Is there video coverage? Is it well lit?
Captain Pfrogner - It is important that the PD and Community Affairs unit comes up with a survey
to go to the community to see what they are asking for. The survey will ask residents what they
want from the police department. There are many issues:
- What groups should we send the surveys to?
- When is the best time for people to participate in an event hosted by the PD?
- What do people want to see - Movie night, seminars, self-defense classes?
Discussion regarding surveys - Many surveys have already been done in the City, what is the
point of doing another one. Parks and Rec Department may have done one. We should reach
out to the Chamber of Commerce and/or Mt. Sinai Hospital. The work force is a large part of our
community in addition to only residents.
Captain Pfrogner - are there special populations that maybe we are missing. We need to make
sure we reach out to everyone (PTA maybe)
Daniel Aronson - What methodology are we going to use for the survey. How are we going to do
this? There also has to be some kind of incentive. Also, we should ask some of the hard
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questions such as, what bothers you the most on the police department? Do you find officers
friendly and approachable? Get a balance and there may be some stuff we can fix.
Seth Feuer - The Chamber of Commerce calendar year just started. We are working on a
community events calendar. We can include Captain Pfrogner and the Community Affairs Unit in
that as well. Some communities have stickers for your vehicle that identify you as a resident.
This could be a good idea for officers to know who lives here and who is a visitor. Also wanted to
bring up that some of the places he has lived has stickers for the cars that show you are a
resident and we would know who lives here and that can help the officers know who is a visitor.
Alex Fernandez - What is the best way to interact with the police department? Not everyone is
on social media. Need to ask what type of information they are looking to get from the police
department. Do they want public safety equipment or know about planned events?
Daniel Aronson - Can ask if they rely on social media to get information and whether they feel
the local news media is fair and balanced when they report about the MBPD.
Alex Fernandez - There is no time frame for the survey. Think about it over the past month and
email Robin or Captain Pfrogner any thoughts you have. We will put this on the agenda for the
next meeting.
Captain Pfrogner - As a group, we should do something together for the holidays, such as
deliver cookies to seniors at Rebecca Towers. The Community Affairs Unit is putting a calendar
together for future activities. This could be included.
Alex Fernandez - There is a tight time frame - we need to support something that we are
already doing since the year is coming to an end.
Daniel Aronson - There is lots going on in the community thru temples, churches, PTA, mitzvah
days, etc.
Captain Pfrogner - Introduction of the area Neighborhood Resource Officers:
Officer Deborah Martineau - Thank you for having us. Been here for 18 years. I am the NRO
for the South Area (Southpointe drive to 23° street). We recently hosted our first MBPD block
party at 6 Street and Meridian Ave. We chose the location purposely to bring out the community
and combine them with the police department. There will be more community walks in the
neighborhood.
Captain Pfrogner - NRO Officer Julio Blanco is not here tonight because he is at a HOA meeting
in the north.
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Alex Fernandez - I went with the Homeless Resource Officers this morning when they did their
homeless sweep detail. They were compassionate and it was good to see.
Officer Eliut Hazzi -- Middle District NRO. There was an incident on 41° Street where a pregnant
woman was robbed. We were able to catch the subject within two minutes.
Officer Melanie Ozaeta - Entertainment District NRO. I work closely with the Ocean Drive
squads to enforce all quality of life issues in the MXE.
Alex Fernandez - Please reach out to us if we can be of any assistance. We are here to support
you.
Seth Feuer - We need a spreadsheet with the NROs and key people within the MBPD. (Robin to
create sheet with all that information).
November - Meeting cancelled by Chairman Alex Fernandez
December 17, 2019 (draft notes)
Members in attendance:
Michael Gillman
Lizette Lopez
Seth Feuer
Pamela Brumer
Adam Kravitz
Guests Attending:
Chief Rick Clements
Deputy Chief Wayne Jones
Captain Daniel Morgalo
Lieutenant Paul Ozaeta
Michele Burger
Mike Palma
CeCi Velazquez
Alek Boksner
Mark Fishman
Carla Probus
J
Angie Chirino
Daniel Aronson
Alex Fernandez
Julian Linares
Alex Fernandez - We need a motion to approve the October 15 meeting minutes. Motion made
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to approve the minutes by Daniel Aronson and seconded by Pamela Brumer. The minutes are
approved.
Discussion of Ocean Drive/ Off-Duty Ordinance (RSJ from 12/11/19 Commission Meeting):
The Ordinance mandates that alcoholic beverage establishments on Ocean Drive between 5"
and 15 Street that sell alcohol after midnight must retain the services of an off-duty police officer
from midnight until the time the establishment closes. There are a few exceptions. Exceptions
include 1) If the establishment is completely within the closed premises of a hotel or a restaurant
with a full kitchen. 2) two immediately abutting and adjacent alcohol beverage establishments by
share the services of one off-duty police officer. If the MBPD is unable to staff the off-duty job, the
establishment will not receive a violation.
Chief Clements -- MBPD working off-duty jobs started in the 1990s. It was a very successful
program where there was an off-duty officer at every nightclub. This is a force multiplier. We can
monitor businesses where people frequent after hours. We have also been made aware that
Ocean Drive businesses wanted this program to be re-established. This is a position I took when
I was appointed Chief of Police Ain July. There have been many suggestions being made about
safety concerns in the MXE where people have been basically asking for an officer on every
corner. This is what having off-duty on Ocean Drive accomplishes - having more officers where
we need them the most, at the bars/nightclubs on Ocean Drive.
Alex Fernandez - Thank you to the Mayor and Commission for being responsive to the citizens
concerns.
Michelle Burger - The Mayor and City Staff have created the ordinance based on the concerns
being presented by our citizens and businesses.
Carla Probus - I live at 2017 N Bay Road and have been an advocate for improving conditions
on Ocean Drive for a long time. Ocean Drive has a lot of problems with open containers. Prior to
Chief Oates, there was off-duty on Ocean Drive and I want to see it come back. I suggest we
reduce the administrative fees to make it more lucrative. Many residents don't feel safe and won't
go to Ocean Drive because they don't feel safe. I spent a lot of time on Ocean Drive and Lincoln
road. It is a shame the image of the city has gone down. We have to do what it takes to make it
where residents and visitors feel safe.
Seth Feuer - We need to be careful with the words we choose.
Mike Palma - The businesses are in support of this. We think it is needed and believe in it. We
are working through this process. We are working with the legal side to get it carved out in a way
that makes sense. Some thinqs need to be cleaned up in the ordinance. The police presence in
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the city is paramount. This isn't just an Ocean Drive issue. We just had a good event with no
issues. We can get there. It is not as easy as you think to find the officers willing to work off-duty
on Ocean Drive. We are here to support this 100%.
Michael Gillman - is there any reason why off-duty in the ordinance starts at 12 midnight to
when the establishment closes? Have there been more incidents past midnight? Can the off-
duty starting time be 10:00pm? I don't understand why it starts at midnight.
Chief Clements - There are violent acts of crime after midnight. It is about presence later in the
evening as opposed to earlier.
Michael Gillman - It could be a financial burden for smaller businesses.
Angie Chirino - Is there a way to make process simpler and is there a possibility to do this
according to capacity of the establishment so it is easier?
Julian linares- Commissioner Gongora said it isn't an Ocean Drive issue. What about
Washington Ave too?
Pamela Brumer - I think it is a great idea. Ocean Drive may be a little more dangerous than
Washington Ave. I think that this is a great thing and I am in favor.
Seth Feuer - There is a four hour minimum, so we have to go with those hours. Even if the
business closes at 2. How much is the off-duty rate?
Chief Clements - It's $65 per hour with an administrative fee.
Seth Feuer - What are the right ingredients to move this forward? I am in favor and we need to
make sure the ordinance is correct. This is one piece of the puzzle. I have a few questions.
When it gets approved, how long will it take to implement? Spring break is right around the
corner. How many people have read the ordinance? A lion's share of the committee have not
read the ordinance. This is a 23.3 million dollar source of income. This paper from the manager
7 /18 shows a 20 million dollar loss. We need the statistics for the time frame. We are putting a
burden on the businesses and are the officers available? This could this hurt us more down the
road.
Lizette Lopez - Are the businesses paying for the off duty? I am in favor.
Chief Clements - Yes, the businesses would be paying for the off-duty officer.
Danny Aronson - These are great points. Two considerations, is our department ready for this?
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There should be a flex valve for the really small businesses. That is a lot of drinks they have to
sell just to break even. Many of them are well behaved establishments and we should be
sensitive to that. I am in favor of this.
Alex Fernandez - If this ordinance passes, how many officers will we have on OD?
Chief Clements - Off Duty Officers are a force multiplier. There are six businesses that have
applied for off duty. That would be an additional six officers on Ocean Drive. There are six
applications now, if the ordinance passes there most likely will be more.
Alex Fernandez - Do we know how many businesses will apply? There are 43 maximum
licenses. According to Alek Boksner, it will be less than that. If the MBPD can't fill the off-duty
positions, will the Chief allow outside agencies to fill the off-duty positions?
Chief Clements - We would prefer to keep it in-house, but we have used out-side agencies in
the past when we couldn't fill positions.
Alex Fernandez - It would not be the preferable option, but could be allowed if needed.
Chief Clements - This is being done now, but we prefer to police our own streets ..
Michael Gillman - What was the incident that caused the removal of off-duty from Ocean Drive
in 2014 and how are we sure something similar won't happen again?
Captain Morgalo - The current TOPS program has a supervisor to monitor the off-duty officers
on Ocean Drive.
Alex Fernandez - We can trust the MBPD's new leadership. We have confidence in the new
leadership of the Department. The former Chief suspended the program until he could
understand the flaws in the previous system.
Seth Feuer - Do we believe the MBPD will be able to staff the off-duty positions?
Captain Morgalo - Yes, we used to have two officers per night and we never had a problem.
The biggest hurdle right now is to for officers hired in the last five years to have the confidence in
the administration backing them up if they work off-duty on Ocean Drive.
Alex Fernandez - The Mayor recognized the great efforts being made in the Police Department.
There is great confidence in the leadership of the MBPD and the officers should feel confident.
Seth Feuer - There are questions that need to be answered before we vote. Are the businesses
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in favor of this? The angst from the business community needs to be removed. This is a huge
expense on businesses that we need to consider.
Alex Fernandez - The business community is supporting this.
CeCi Velazquez - The Ocean Drive Association has been asking for the return of off duty for the
past five years. We have an opportunity to have a dedicated officer at each business. We don't
know about seven days a week coverage. It is about filling the positions during the most critical
times and doing it safely. The critical businesses have wanted it for the past five years. This
ensures that if someone doesn't want to do it, the other ones are not on the hook.
Alex Fernandez - The ordinance will have another hearing at the finance committee. They will
be able to hammer out more of the specific details there.
Seth Feuer - Is the Ocean Drive Association comfortable with this committee recommending the
ordinance be passed at second reading?
Ceci Velazquez - Yes.
Alex Fernandez - This is an important level of the playing field. The residents have been asking
for this for a long time. We should make a motion to support the ordinance. We can send
recommendations separately.
Julian Linares - lf I have a business in Washington Avenue can I apply?
Alek Boksner - This ordinance pertains only to Ocean Drive.
Alex Fernandez - We can recommendation to adopt a separate ordinances for other
establishments open past midnights in the future.
Captain Morgalo - Any business can apply and ask for an off duty officer. If this is successful, it
may spread voluntarily.
Adam Kravitz - Is this legal for the city to do? Do other cities have this problem?
Alex Fernandez - The City Attorney's office has opined that it is legal. The city code has broad
discretion to enforce Chapter Six of the city code.
Danny Aronson - What did the mayor ask that we do?
Alex Fernandez - We thank the Mayor for his efforts on this and the referral to the committee to
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discuss. The first thing we need to do is express our support for the ordinance and can create a
second motion with any additional thoughts we want to pass along to the Mayor and Commission
to consider.
Seth Feuer - I'm in favor, but we're basically signing blank check. If this is passed, when is
implemented?
Danny Aronson - We should have a motion for the Finance Committee to consider.
Alex Fernandez - This is going to Finance committee. This has been supported on the first
reading. It still has some tweaking to do; however, if the City Commission believes we need this,
then we should back them.
Alek Boksner - The ordinance would be approved at second reading on January 15 and then
effective 10 days later. This will be effective during the Super Bowl week.
Julian Linares - If this is approved, is the MBPD going to be able to fill these positions during
Super Bowl week?
Chief Clements - Everyone will be working during Super Bowl week. We will figure out the
staffing component and put an officer there and charge the off duty rate.
Ceci Velazquez - This will be out of our hands - if we're mandated to have off-duty, then we will
do our best to handle all request.
Alex Fernandez - Can the City maintain an amnesty list that shows the business made an
attempt to fill the mandated off duty position and were unable to find an officer to work it, and the
business won't get a fine? This is a recommendation we can send to finance committee.
Chief Clements - Our officers may be committed to other work assignments but we can allow
other jurisdictions to work when we are beyond our capacity to fill it.
Adam Kravitz - Is this is the ordinance to allow outside agencies to work?
Alex Fernandez - The high impact weekends are not what this ordinance is aimed at. This is for
the average weekend. There is already a mechanism in the proposed ordinance that would
protect a business from receiving a violation when they're unable to fill the off-duty position.
There will be a list showing which business is required to have the off duty. Once the ordinance is
effective and they are serving alcohol after midnight, they will have to have an officer. If they not
in compliance, code will do their job and then there will be an investigation.
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Chief Clements - There is a vetting process for the business to go through when requesting off-
duty. When the business is approved, an off-duty coordinator is assigned to that business and
they work in conjunction with the business to fill the off-duty positions. There is a FOP contractual
four hour minimum. When a business is approved for the off-duty assignment - it is an on-going
standing request that is consistently filled.
Captain Morgalo - The TOPS supervisor can tell us which establishments were able to staff or
not staff and work with code enforcement to determine if a business is in violation.
D/C Wayne Jones - When there is an officer committed to a job, we have a policy in place if they
can't make it, they have to find a replacement officer to work it. There will be no break in
coverage. In a worst case type of scenario, it would be filled with on-duty resources and the
business is billed for the off-duty.
Seth Feuer - There is a concern that outside agencies do not have the same caliber training as a
MBPD officer. If we lack sufficient resources to fill the off-duty jobs from within the MBPD, this
could be a problem.
Captain Morgalo - We have a training policy already in place. All officers that work off-duty in the
Entertainment District have to take the training before they can take the job. They are trained in
how to work with Code Enforcement on potential violations.
Chief Clements - There was a policy put in place by Chief Oates for all officers that work off-
duty on Ocean Drive. Every off-duty officer that works Ocean Drive has to go through the training
process.
Angie Chirino -- Why do off-duty officers receive a four-hour minimum pay?
Chief Clements - This is part of the FOP contract. It is a collective bargaining agreement. Every
hour after the initial four hours is hour for hour.
Alex Fernandez - It is important to support this ordinance and we should adopt a motion with
recommendations for finance committee to consider. These recommendations would include:
1. Clear adding language in ordnance that chief has discretion to open to other agencies
following their completion of night club training.
2. Since these issues are not unique to ocean drive, and to create a level playing field, we
recommend that the city commission consider in the future to delegate authority to the
City Manager and Chief to use this ordinance in other areas where this will make a
positive impact.
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3. Maintaining relationships with TOPS supervisor and Code Enforcement so that there
are not errors where a business receives a violation although they requested off-duty
and the MBPD was not able to staff the position. The process should be streamlined
and make it an easy process for the business.
Seth Feuer- The concerns we have been speaking about need to be incorporated in this
recommendation. Is the ordinance needed 7 days a week or only on high impact weekends?
Alex Fernandez - The ordinance shows it applies seven days a week.
Julian Linares - We should make a motion to support ordinance.
Alex Fernandez - And to ask the Finance Committee to look at ways to iron out the details.
Seth Feuer- We should have the details worked out before this ordinance goes forward. The
businesses need to fell this is sustainable.
Alex Fernandez - We can ask the finance committee whether this needs to be 7 days a week
and just go with the busiest or high impact days.
Seth Feuer - Does the police department believe that this should be amended to say this is not
needed on certain days?
Chief Clements - We believe the City Attorney's Office did a good job on this ordinance and that
we have what we need.
Alex Fernandez - We can recommend giving the City Manager and the Chief the option of
suspending the ordinance at their discretion on a weekend by weekend basis.
Pamela Brumer - What does it mean that adjacent business can share?
Captain Morgalo - It means that one officer can be responsible for two establishments (directly
adjacent to each other) and the cost is split.
Seth Feuer - lt doesn't this make sense to send it through before it is revised. Wy can't we
improve it first?
Alex Fernandez - We are here to advise. We can always revisit this.
Julian Linares - I make a motion to support the ordinance presented by the Mayor.
Pamela Brummer- I second the motion.
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Seth Feuer - Our concerns about some aspects of the ordinance needs to documented and
relayed to the Finance Committee.
The motion to support the ordinance passes by acclamation.
Michael Gillman - Motion to send the recommendations to the Finance Committee.
Alex Fernandez - Motion is seconded.
The motion to send the recommendations is passed by acclamation.
Seth Feuer - What does the department need from committee for spring break?. Do we need to
be asking for anything for the police department?
Chief Clements - Spring Break is coming, but let's not forget that we have to get through the
tremendous challenges of the Super Bowl first. We are increasing staffing for Super Bowl related
activities starting on January 20. There are a multitude of events occurring in Miami Beach for
the Super Bowl.
Alex Fernandez-- This is the committee's last chance to meet before the January 21s meeting.
Do we want to schedule an extra meeting earlier in January?
The committee expressed that they are fine with the January 21° meeting and do not need to
meet earlier than that.
Alex Fernandez - We trust the Chief and MBPD to do a good job with the Super Bowl.
Chief Clements - We will be prepared with the resources we need. Human Trafficking issues
are being addressed on many levels. The vast majority of visitors that are coming to the Super
Bowl will come to Miami Beach during their visit.
DIC Jones - The Spring Break is being developed by Captain Margalo. We are primarily focused
on the getting through the Super Bowl before we go into Spring Break mode. The Super Bowl will
have one of the biggest impacts on Miami Beach in the last 25 years that I have been part of the
MBPD.
Chief Clements - We will not be ready to discuss Spring Break in January. It would be better to
wait for February's meeting.
Seth Feuer - The committee is willing to help if you need us.
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Alex Fernandez- If something changes, let us know, we can always reconvene and work to help
you and all your officers.
Julian Linares - The MBPD is doing a great job.
Alex Fernandez - Do we want a special meeting in February to discuss the committee goals?
This was requested by Danny Aronson? Maybe we can we put that on the agenda for January.
Operation Safe Streets has been a great success by Captain Morgalo and his team. We have
been seeing officers drive with their windows open and their overhead lights on.
Chief Clements - We have some new directives in place. There have been almost 500 Park and
Walk details in the few weeks. The Safe Streets initiative is making headway. There have been
many citations issued addressing traffic safety issues throughout the City.
Michael Gillman - The beachwalk / boardwalk project is great. Are there any emergency call
boxes between 30" and 80 street? There is an old call box by the old Doral hotel -- does it
work? Have we thought about putting in call boxes?
Alex Fernandez - There is a fiscal impact for installing call boxes. College campuses use the
blue light call boxes for emergencies.
Chief Clements - We are looking at cameras and new public safety technology.
Alex Fernandez - We have a new City Commissioners, and they are very supportive of this
committee and the MBPD. Commissioner Meiner made a motion to look at improving lighting on
41 st Street. This is a good first step for the new commission. I am a big fan of CEPTED principles
and improved lighting for 41 street is a start on the right foot. Motion - in support of
Commissioner Meiner's 41 st Street lighting motion.
Seth Feuer- This lighting recommendation impacts the 41 st Street business district and we
should be sure that they are all in agreement with this.
Julian Linares seconded the motion and the motion passed by acclamation.
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MIAMI BEACH
FUTURE ACTIVITIES:
POUCE/CITIZENS RELATIONS COMMITTEE 2020 CALENDAR
January 21, 2020
February 18, 2020
March 17, 2020
April 21, 2020
May 19, 2020
June 16, 2020
July 17, 2020
NO AUGUST MEETING
September 15, 2020
October 20, 2020
November 17, 2020
December 15, 2020
All of the above meetings will be held in the Community Room of the Miami Beach Police
Department at 6:00 p.m.
MIAMI BEACH
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
• The Police/Citizen's Relations Committee provides the means for a better understanding of
the policies and procedures of the Miami Beach Police Department.
• The Police/Citizen's Relations Committee affords the Miami Beach Police Department the
opportunity to communicate to the community information regarding current events, changes
in the Police Department, and allows for community concerns to be brought to the attention of
the Chief of Police.
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BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: Resiliency Communications Committee (Program for Public
Information Committee)
CHAIRPERSON: Tonya Daniels, Director of Marketing and Communications
CITY LIAISON: Amy Knowles, Chief Resiliency Officer
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD: 1
ACTIVITY:
The mission of the Program for Public Information (PPI) Committee is to create and monitor a
Program for Public Information to assist the community to reduce flood risk and ultimately reduce
the cost of flood insurance. The PPI is an activity of the National Flood Insurance Program's
Community Rating System (CRS) that compliments the City's approach to economic resilience and
public participation.
During the last committee meeting, the following topics were discussed:
• The PPI Annual Update & Evaluation Report
• Update on resilience communications
• Next steps to address as a committee
I FUTURE ACTIVITIES:
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The Program for Public Information (PPI) requires the City to continue increasing flood awareness
in the community. In order to do this, the city is in the process of updating flood awareness fact
sheets to reflect the most accurate and up-to-date information. The fact sheets will continue to be
shared with target audiences through different ways such as MB Magazine, online, community
meetings and social media posts.
Amy Knowles, Chief Resiliency Officer, provided an update to Commission on the overall
performance and monitoring of the PPI Plan & Evaluation Report. The report was accepted by
Commission on December 11, 2019. The 2020 PPI Committee was approved by Commission on
the same date.
The Committee will meet at least two times per year to monitor and evaluate the progress of
projects. Performance indicators will help the committee track progress toward established
outcomes outlined on PPI Plan.
The next committee meeting will take place in the spring.
I ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
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Miami Beach's (CRS) Score has improved to Class 5 in April of 2019. This increased flood
insurance premiums savings from 20% to 25% citywide - a total of $8.4 million annually. This will
help offset any increasing federal rates.
In previous years, an inventory of public information efforts was conducted to track flood messaging,
frequency of distribution and responsible party. The Committee continues increasing flood
awareness through the dissemination of messages to the community and all 2019 outreach projects
are completed or in track to be completed.
A PPI Annual Update & Evaluation report was developed this year to evaluate outcomes from the
original PPI Plan created. The Committee uses performance indicators that measure progress
toward the outlined outcomes of the Plan. In addition, the City has developed dashboards that
further analyze and visualize data related to flood risk reduction efforts.
In addition, an online newsletter from the Mayor encouraging residents to purchase insurance was
mailed to residents this May.
After action reviews to evaluate the impact of a heavy rain events and King Tides were conducted
this year. The after actions included recommendations for better analyzing these types of events,
communicating with the public and documenting flooding.
Key messages developed by this Committee continue to be used by the Communications team
when advising and alerting residents about real-time flooding and actions to take.
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BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME:
Senior Affairs Committee
CHAIRPERSON:
Evelyne Cohen as Chair and Enilda Thomas as Vice Chair
CITY LIAISON:
Diana Fontani
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD:
5
ACTIVITY: July 2019-December 2019
July Meeting: The Committee met and there were updates on the Senior Got Talent
Event, Senior Hurricane Canteen, Disabled and Stroller Duo Parking Signs, Library
Service for Seniors, and Outdoor Golden Age Movies.
No Meeting in August
September Meeting: The Committee met and there were update on Senior Got Talent,
Senior Health Fair, and discussing the needs of each senior center.
October Meeting: The Committee met and there were update on Seniors Got Talent.
Police Chief Rick Clemons was present and gave his overall plan for Miami Beach and
how the Police Department can assist Seniors as well.
November Meeting: The Committee met and there was an update on the Senior Got
Talent. Fire Chief Vigil Fernandez was present to give an overview of the Fire
Department and how they can assist Seniors.
December Meeting- The Committee met in front of Rebecca Towers and the
Committee got on the Trolley to see how senior friendly the trolleys are.
PURPOSE OF THE COMMITTEE: The purpose of the Senior Affairs Committee is to
provide senior citizen residents of the City with the opportunity to represent and
articulate the needs of persons 55 years of age and older, to foster increased
involvement in the affairs of City government by senior citizen residents, and to provide
recommendations to the Mayor and City Commissioners on issues and programs
affecting the City's senior citizen population.
CURRENT ACCOPLISHMENTS:
• Assisting in the promotion of the Seniors Got Talent event
• Provided caregivers parking located near the senior centers at metered lots and
garages
• Provided additional information regarding reporting trolley issues to each senior
center via posters
• Provided free beach chairs and umbrellas for Seniors behind UNIDAD
FUTURE ACTIVITIES:
Continue the mission of the committee by focusing on senior meal plans, transportation,
health care, and recreational programs.
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BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: Sustainability Committee
CHAIRPERSON: Dave Doebler
CITY LIAISON: Yanira Pineda
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD: 5
ACTIVITY:
Identify and promote policies and practices with the City of Miami Beach aimed at achieving a
sustainable environment, as well as to minimize negative impacts and maximize benefits to the
environment.
FUTURE ACTIVITIES:
Support continued efforts to monitor and maintain the cleanliness of the citv's waterwavs.
Identify opportunities for incorporating green infrastructure, reducing stormwater impacts, and
improvina water quality citywide.
ldentify opportunities for the anti-litter and recyclina campaian.
Identify opportunities for the energy efficiency and water conservation initiatives throughout the
city.
Support initiatives and policies to mitigate for the city's transportation carbon footprint and reduce
GHG emissions, such as bike pathways, EV stations, public transportation (non-diesel), water
transportation and other alternative modes of transportation.
itiatives to reduce ci
olicies and initiatives for the solar market development.
Continue to support policies and initiatives for green, white, blue and solar roofs, and sustainable
buildina in general.
Continue to support orants for sustainabilitv initiatives.
Support the development of proarams that enhance the city's natural resources.
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Support the recommendations of the recvclinq assessment to im
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ldentifv opportunities to increase protectina and increase the urban forest
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ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Supported outreach campaign to inform the residences and the business community of the
polystyrene ban.
Continued to identify and combat concerns with onaoina litter issues.
Continued to engage public works on pollution controls in the new stormwater system.
Urged the Miami-Dade County to expand existing recycling program in Miami-Dade County
beaches.
Developed cigarette litter mitigation ideas and currently working on the implementation of
dedicated cigarette butt ashcans throughout the city.
Initiated the efforts for the City of Miami Beach to collaborate with the franchisee waste haulers on
implementing the proposal on unified coloring and messaging for new waste and recycling
dumpsters.
Developed guidelines for the updated Special Events Guidelines with the goal to promote
sustainability within city sanctioned events.
Provided support and feedback on expanding the #PlasticFreeMB business certification program.
Supported the creation of the MBRising/Above self-guided tour app.
Supported the development and adoption of ordinances to reduce single-use plastics
Supported Miami-Dade County's resolution to create the Biscayne Bay Task Force to address
concerns related to Biscayne Bay restoration and enhancement strategies as well as other
ecological concerns.
Appointed a committee member as an Ex-Officio Non-Voting Member to the Mayor's G.O. Bond
Oversight Committee.
Supported efforts to ban the sale of sunscreen products that contain Oxybenzone and Octinoxate
and recognized destination Brands, the City's official sunscreen brand, on their efforts to remove
these chemicals from their products.
Supported interactive signage promoting Bird Sanctuaries and includes identifying native and
migratory bird species habitats.
Supported all efforts to make the reduction of CO2 emissions a primary focus of the fleet
assessment, including providing appropriate funding, considering total cost of ownership, and
prioritizing the use of electric vehicles
Supported expanding the elimination on the sale or use of single-use plastic beverage straws and
single-use plastic stirrers city-wide.
Provided recommendations on the city's ordinance to reduce the private use of fertilizers
Encouraqed the inclusion of resilient elements in the design of the Miami Beach Skatepark
Submitted recommendations for the West Avenue Renovation Project
Supported the Marine and Waterfront Authority's resolution on mitigating coral reef damage from
the PortMiami dredging project
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BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: TRANSPORTATION, PARKING & BICYLE PEDESTRIAN
FACILITIES COMMITTEE
CHAIRPERSON: AL FEOLA
CITY LIAISON: SAUL FRANCES
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD: FIVE (5) "NO MTG IN AUG"
JULY-DECEMBER 2019
ACTIVITY:
July 8,2019:
• Indian Creek Project Update
• Handicap Parking Spaces in Sunset Harbour Garage
• Transportation Department Items:
o July 15 Commission Workshop on Transportation
o Shared Electric-Assisted Bicycle Program
o Shared Electric Scooter
o Trolley Ridership Figures
• Status Report Items: Parking Status Report - April 2019
September 9, 2019:
• High Impact Events Parking Rates
• Transportation Department Items:
o Discussion on Electric Scooters
o Discussion on Transportation Demand Management
o Update on On-Demand Transit Pilot Program in Middle Beach
o Update on the Intelligent Transportation System (ITS)/ Smart Parking System (SPS)
Project
o Update on the TPO A1A Corridor Planning Study
o Update on Staff's Analysis of Trolley Service Along Alton Road in Middle Beach
o Trolley Ridership Figures
• Status Report Items: Parking Status Report - May & June 2019
October 7, 2019
• Discussion re: Handicap Parking Abuse & Limiting Allowable Time
• Transportation Department Items:
o Better Bus Project with Transit Alliance
o Discussion on Electric Scooters
o Update on the TPO & A1A Corridor Planning Study
o Green Bike Lanes
o Automatic Pedestrian Crosswalks
o Trolley Ridership Figures
• Status Report ltems: Parking Status Report- July 2019
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Noyember 4,_2019
• Discussion re: Residential Permit Application Process
• Nikki Beach Lot Update
• Transportation Department Items:
o Reducing South Beach Trolley Wait Time
o Update on On-Demand Transit Trolley Pilot Program in Middle Beach (Freebee)
o Discussion on Transportation Demand Management
o 17 Street Complete Street
o Update on the TPO A 1A Corridor Planning Study
o Trolley Ridership Figures
• Status Report Items: Parking Status Report - August 2019
December9,_2019:
• Approval of 2020 Meeting Calendar
• Discuss Police Enforcement of Motorcycles
• Discussion re: Freebee Quote/Proposal to Run Omni to Lincoln Road/Convention Center
with a Loop that Stops at Sunset Harbour, City Hall, Collins Garage and MB High, and Public
every 10 Minutes
• Transportation Department Items:
o Reducing South Beach Trolley Wait Time
o Monthly Trolley and Freebee Ridership Report
o Motion re: 17h Street Complete Street Concepts
• Status Report Items: Parking Status Report - September 2019
FUTURE ACTIVITIES:
PARKING:
• Freight Loading Zones
• Scooter I Motorcycle Parking
• Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
• Smart Parking (Mobile Applications / LPR / Space Monitoring)
• Collins Park Garage
• Garage/Surface Lot Development - City Owned / 13" Street & Collins / Biscayne Beach
• Garage Development- Public/Private - North Beach Town Center
• North Beach Civic Complex / 724 Street Garage
TRANSPORTATION ACTIVITIES (FY 2019/2020}:
• Further development and implementation of pedestrian improvements consistent with the
Adopted Modal Prioritization Resolution and adopted 2016 Transportation Master Plan
including implementation of pedestrian priority zones, exclusive pedestrian phases at
signalized intersections, and LED pedestrian flashing beacons at crosswalks
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• Further development and build-out of a citywide bicycle network, including projects
recommended in the Adopted Transportation Master Plan and Bicycle-Pedestrian Master
Plan (e.g. painting green bike lanes, installing bicycle corrals and bicycle parking at parking
garages and street ends, installing bike repair stations, and implementing parking-
protected and buffered bike lanes, neighborhood greenways, complete streets, and
shared-use off-road paths)
• Consistent with the Miami-Dade County Strategic Miami Area Rapid Transit (SMART) Plan,
implementation of regional mass transit solutions including the Beach Express Bus
Express Rapid Transit (BERT) projects using the shoulders of the Julia Tuttle and
MacArthur Causeways (i.e. Beach Express North BERT, Beach Express Central BERT,
and Beach Express South BERT)
• Consistent with the Adopted Miami-Dade County SMART Plan, continue to work with
Miami-Dade County and the community to select a locally preferred alternative for the
Beach Corridor Rapid Transit Project which proposes a premium rapid transit connection
across the MacArthur Causeway connecting Miami Beach, Downtown Miami, Midtown
Miami, and Design District
• Implementation of the Intelligent Transportation System and Smart Parking System Project
to improve traffic flow, enhance parking availability, improve incident response,
communicate incidents affecting traffic to the motoring public, and more efficiently manage
congestion in real-time
• Planning and development of mobility hubs and intercept parking garages in South Beach,
Mid-Beach, and North Beach to improve the convenience of multimodal transfers and
promote the use of alternative forms of transportation
• Implement traffic mitigation strategies in connection with the FOOT Signature Bridge
Project, including working with Miami-Dade County and FOOT to 1) implement a commuter
waterborne ferry service connecting Miami Beach and Miami; 2) enhance Route A bus
service across the Venetian Causeway; 3) implement short-term modifications to Route
150 (Airport Express) to serve Mount Sinai Medical Campus, the Fontainebleau Hotel,, and
City Center; and 4) secure County approval to waive tolls on the Venetian Causeway as
necessary
• Execution of a construction//operation/maintenance contract with the selected proposer for
installation of new iconic bus shelters throughout the City
• Continue the bicycle and pedestrian safety campaign in collaboration with Communications
and Police Departments
• Continue the implementation of traffic signal retiming efforts to improve traffic flow along
major thoroughfares citywide
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• Continue exploring partnerships and sponsorship opportunities for pilot/demonstration
projects in the City advancing autonomous vehicle technology, including autonomous mass
transit shuttles
• Expand on-demand transit service to provide first mile/last mile connectivity in areas
currently not served or underserved by the City's trolley service and/or County bus service
• Continue collaborating with Miami-Dade County to implement Adaptive Traffic Signal
Control (Smart Traffic Signals) along the City's major thoroughfares
• Deploy an integrated multimodal mobile application to provide mobility as a service
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
July 8, 2019:
Indian Creek Drive Project:
✓Motion Passed: TPBPFC as previously recommended to the Mayor and City Commission
via L TC #324-2019, informed that Public Works had confirmed that 2 lanes could be
accommodated to ease traffic flow. The TPBPFC asked to have these 2 lanes opened as
soon as possible and that a start date of project be postponed until the day after Super Bowl.
Furthermore, the TPBPFC asked City to figure out a creative public/private partnership for
28 parking spaces to be relocated within walking distance of where they are currently
located (LTC #392-2019)
Commission Workshop on Transportation:
✓Motion Passed: TPBPFC reminded and brought attention to Mayor and City Commission
that there are other developments currently in the works such as the 5"" Street Pedestrian
Bridge and talk of a hotel establishment on Watson Island, that may hinder/inhibit the
implementation of any rapid transit project being discussed (L TC #392-2019)
September 9, 2019:
Electric Scooters:
✓Motion Passed: TPBPFC recommended to Mayor and Commission that they not allow any
motorized vehicles, including scooter, to operate on public sidewalks
October 7, 2019:
Handicap Parking Abuse & Limiting Allowable Time:
✓Motion Passed: TPBPFC asked the Parking Department to provide options to address issue
of vehicles parking in handicap space inside garage for an extended period of time without
moving
Better Bus Project:
✓Motion Passed: TPBPFC recommended that Mayor and City Commission support the
MDC-Ridership Concept (LTC #551-2019)
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Electric Scooters:
✓Motion Passed: TPBPFC supported micro-mobility for the City of Miami Beach and strongly
recommended these limitations (L TC #551-2019):
• Limit to 3 companies
• Should not be ridden on sidewalks
• Use bike lanes where possible
• Users should be 16 or older
• Maximum speed of 15 mph
• Scooters are not to be left on private property
• Geo-fencing ability
• Explore options for liability insurance for riders
December9,2019:
Reducing South Beach Trolley Wait Time:
✓Motion Passed: TPBPFC supported staff recommendation to reduce wait times for the
South Beach Trolley service by reassigning the "Via 11 Street" trolley vehicles to Loops A
and B, and eliminating Loop A service to Belle Isle, while keeping Loop B service to Belle
Isle (L TC #656-2019)
47hsr-Complete Streets_ Concept:
✓Motion Passed: TPBPFC supported Option 3 - and recommended consideration of adding
additional bike racks, assuming the project did not have sufficient bicycle facilities
L TC #656-2019
MIAMI BEACH
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BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority
CHAIRPERSON: Steve Adkins
CITY LIAISON: Grisette Roque Marcos
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD: 5
ACTIVITY:
July 16, 2019:
The June 25, 2019 meeting minutes were approved. Motion by Mr. Rollins to approve the June 25,
2019 meeting minutes. Seconded by Mr. Gonzalez Motion passes unanimously.
The current budget figures were reviewed.
The Board was provided with a social media report.
The Board was provided with a list of upcoming grant applicants.
The Forbes Travel Guide hospitality data was provided for the live session that took place July 9,
2019 at The Woman's Club.
A Miami Spice Month promotional campaign was approved, through a partnership with the GMCVB.
Motion by Mr. Lehman to allocate $40,000 for the plan and exclude New Times and Miami Beach
News and add another Miami Today ad in both August and September. Seconded by Mr. Hertz.
Motion passes unanimously.
A discussion regarding the Cultural Tourism Program took place. Motion by Mr. Lehman to approve
the FY 2019/2020 Cultural Tourism Program process. Seconded by Mr. Gonzalez. Motion passes
unanimously.
August 7, 2019:
The July 16, 2019 meeting minutes were approved. Motion by Mr. Hertz to approve the July 16,
2019 meeting minutes. Seconded by Mr. Gonzalez Motion passes unanimously.
The current budget figures were reviewed.
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The Board was provided with a social media report.
The Board was provided with a list of upcoming grant applicants.
The 2019/2020 Tourism Enrichment Program was approved. Motion by Mr. Gonzalez to approve
the 2019/2020 Tourism Enrichment Program. Seconded by Mr. Hertzberg. Motion passes
unanimously.
The 2019/2020 MBVCA budget was reviewed and approved. Motion by Mr. Hertz to approve the
FY 2019/2020 budget. Seconded by Mr. Gonzalez. Motion passes unanimously.
The MBVCA 2019/2020 goals were reviewed and approved. Motion by Mr. Hertzberg to approve
the FY 2019/2020 Goals. Seconded Mr. Hertz. Motion passes unanimously.
September 25, 2019:
The August 7, 2019 meeting minutes were approved. Motion by Mr. Hertz to approve the August 7,
2019 meeting minutes. Seconded by Mr. Hertzberg Motion passes unanimously.
The current budget figures were reviewed.
The Board was provided with a social media report.
The Board was provided with a list of upcoming grant applicants.
A grant in the amount of $30,000 was awarded for Celebrity Beach Soccer proudly supporting Best
Buddies. Motion by Mr. Hertz to grant $30,000 for the Celebrity Beach Soccer benefitting Best
Buddies. Seconded by Mr. Hertzberg. Motion passes unanimously.
A grant in the amount of $30,000 was awarded for Circuit Festival Miami. Motion by Mr. Hertzberg
to grant $30,000 for Circuit Festival Miami. Seconded by Mr. Hertz. Motion passes unanimously.
A grant in the amount of $30,000 was awarded for Once Upon a Kitchen. Motion by Mr. Hertzberg
to grant $30,000 for Once Upon a Kitchen. Seconded by Mr. Hertz. Motion passes unanimously.
A grant in the amount of $45,000 was awarded for the Miami Beach Pop Festival. Motion by Mr.
Hertz to grant $45,000 for the Miami Beach Pop Festival. Seconded by Mr. Gonzalez. Mr. Rollins
abstained. Motion passes.
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A grant in the amount of $40,000 was awarded for the 2019 ITF Young Seniors World
Championships 30-40-45. Motion by Mr. Gonzalez to grant $40,000 for the 2019 ITF Young Seniors
World Championships 30-40-45. Seconded by Mr. Rollins. Motion passes unanimously.
A grant in the amount of $32,000 was awarded for Aqua Girl. Motion by Mr. Gonzalez to grant
$32,000 to Aqua Girl. Seconded by Mr. Hertz. Motion passes unanimously.
A grant in the amount of $40,000 was awarded for Irie Weekend XV. Motion by Mr. Gonzalez to
grant $40,000 to Irie Weekend XV. Seconded by Mr. Hertzberg. Motion passes unanimously.
A grant in the amount of $28,000 was awarded for NATPE Miami. Motion by Mr. Gonzalez to grant
$28,000 for NATPE Miami. Seconded by Mr. Hertz. Motion passes unanimously.
A grant in the amount of $32,000 was awarded for SCOPE Miami Beach. Motion by Mr. Hertz to
grant $32,000 to SCOPE Miami Beach. Seconded by Mr. Rollins. Motion passes unanimously.
A grant in the amount of $24,000 was awarded for the South Beach Seafood Festival. Motion by
Mr. Gonzalez to grant $24,000 to the South Beach Seafood Festival. Seconded by Mr. Hertzberg.
Motion passes unanimously.
A grant in the amount of $28,000 was awarded for Untitled, Art Miami Beach. Motion by Mr. Hertz
to grant $28,000 for Untitled, Art Miami Beach. Seconded by Mr. Gonzalez. Motion passes
unanimously.
A grant in the amount of $90,000 was awarded for the Super Bowl Host Committee Marketing
Campaign and Ancillary Events. Motion by Mr. Gonzalez to grant $90,000 for Super Bowl Host
Committee Marketing Campaign and Ancillary Events. Seconded by Mr. Hertzberg. Motion passes
unanimously.
A grant in the amount of $85,000 was awarded for the 2019 Capital One Orange Bowl Marketing
Campaign and Ancillary Events. Motion by Mr. Hertz to grant $85,000 to the 2019 Capital One
Orange Bowl Marketing Campaign and Ancillary Events. Seconded by Mr. Gonzalez. Motion
passes unanimously.
A grant in the amount of $30,000 was awarded for the LGBT Visitor Center. Motion by Mr. Gonzalez
to grant $30,000 for the LGBT Visitor Center. Seconded by Mr. Hertzberg. Mr. Adkins abstained.
Motion passes.
A grant in the amount of $30,000 was awarded for the Miami Beach Watersports Center. Motion by
Mr. Rollins to grant $30,000 for the Miami Beach Watersports Center. Seconded by Mr. Hertzberg.
Motion passes unanimously.
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A grant in the amount of $30,000 was awarded for the Visit Miami Beach Welcome Center. Motion
by Mr. Gonzalez to grant $30,000 to the Visit Miami Beach Welcome Center. Seconded by Mr.
Hertz. Motion passes unanimously.
A grant in the amount of $75,000 was awarded for No Vacancy Miami Beach. Motion by Mr.
Gonzalez to grant $75,000 for No Vacancy Miami Beach. Seconded by Mr. Rollins. Motion passes
unanimously.
October 24, 2019:
The September 25, 2019 meeting minutes were approved. Motion by Mr. Hertz to approve the
September 25, 2019 meeting minutes. Seconded by Mr. Lehman. Motion passes unanimously.
The current budget figures were reviewed.
The Board was provided with a social media report.
The Board was provided with a list of upcoming grant applicants.
A discussion about the possibility of bringing an event similar to Open House New York, to Miami
Beach, was held.
An award of $30,000 was made for the Miami Beach Visual Memoirs Project was made. Motion by
Mr. Hertz to grant $30,000 for the Miami Beach Visual Memoirs Project. Seconded by Mr. Gonzalez.
Motion passes unanimously.
The Forbes Travel Guide online and live training agreements were reviewed and approved. Motion
by Mr. Gonzalez to approve $38,943.75 for the Live and Online trainings and also includes the
additional Housekeeping Learning Path. Seconded by Mr. Hertz. Motion passes unanimously.
An updated application for the Celebrity Soccer Match Proudly Supporting Best Buddies was
reviewed and approved. Motion by Mr. Hertz to grant $30,000 for the Celebrity Soccer Match
Proudly supporting Best Buddies. Seconded by Mr. A. Gonzalez. Motion passes unanimously.
The 2018/2019 LGBT Visitor Center grant was reviewed due to a decrease in their budget. Motion
by Mr. Rollins to reduce the 2018/2019 grant to $20,736.83. Seconded by Mr. A. Gonzalez. Mr.
Adkins recused himself. Motion passes.
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December 3, 2019:
The October 24, 2019 meeting minutes were approved. Motion by Mr. Hertzberg to approve the
October 24, 2019 meeting minutes. Seconded by Mr. Rollins. Motion passes unanimously.
The current budget figures were reviewed.
The Board was provided with a social media report.
The Board was provided with a list of upcoming grant applicants.
A grant in the amount of $24,000 was awarded for the 2020 Winter Party Festival. Motion by Mr.
Rollins to grant $24,000 for the 2020 Winter Party Festival. Seconded by Mr. Hertzberg. Motion
passes unanimously.
A grant in the amount of $28,000 was awarded for A National Salute to America's Heroes. Motion
by Mr. Gonzalez to grant $28,000 for A National Salute to America's Heroes. Seconded by Mr.
Lehman. Motion passes unanimously.
A grant in the amount of $28,000 was awarded for the Bachateando Dance Festival. Motion by Mr.
Hertzberg to grant $28,000 for the Bachateando Dance Festival. Seconded by Mr. Lehman. Motion
passes unanimously.
A grant in the amount of $28,000 was awarded for the GroundUp Music Festival. Motion by Mr.
Lehman to grant $28,000 for the GroundUp Music Festival. Seconded by Mr. Gonzalez. Motion
passes unanimously.
A grant in the amount of $28,000 was awarded for the 2020 LIFE TIME Miami Marathon and Half
Marathon. Motion by Mr. Gonzalez to grant $28,000 for the 2020 LIFE TIME Miami Marathon and
Half Marathon. Seconded by Mr. Hertzberg. Mr. Rollins abstained. Motion passes.
A grant in the amount of $32,000 was awarded for Miami Beach Pride 2020. Motion by Mr. Lehman
to grant $32,000 for Miami Beach Pride 2020. Seconded by Mr. Gonzalez. Motion passes
unanimously.
A grant in the amount of $40,000 was awarded for the Model Volleyball Tournament. Motion by Mr.
Hertzberg to grant $40,000 for the Model Volleyball Tournament. Seconded by Mr. Gonzalez. Mr.
Rollins abstained. Motion passes.
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A grant in the amount of $85,000 was awarded for the 2020 Food Network & Cooking Channel
South Beach Wine + Food Festival. Motion by Mr. Gonzalez to grant $85,000 for the 2020 Food
Network & Cooking Channel South Beach Wine + Food Festival. Seconded by Mr. Hertzberg. Mr.
Rollins abstained. Motion passes.
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FUTURE ACTIVITIES: MIAMI BEACH
The next MBVCA Board meeting will take place Thursday, January 30, 2020 at 4:00 pm.
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ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
July 16, 2019:
The June 25, 2019 meeting minutes were approved.
The current budget figures were reviewed.
The Board was provided with a social media report.
The Board was provided with a list of upcoming grant applicants.
The Forbes Travel Guide hospitality data was provided for the live session that took place July 9,
2019 at The Woman's Club.
A Miami Spice Month promotional campaign was approved, through a partnership with the GMCVB.
A discussion regarding the Cultural Tourism Program took place.
August 7, 2019:
The July 16, 2019 meeting minutes were approved.
The current budget figures were reviewed.
The Board was provided with a social media report.
The Board was provided with a list of upcoming grant applicants.
The 2019/2020 Tourism Enrichment Program was approved.
The 2019/2020 MBVCA budget was reviewed and approved.
The MBVCA 2019/2020 goals were reviewed and approved.
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September 25, 2019:
The August 7, 2019 meeting minutes were approved.
The current budget figures were reviewed.
The Board was provided with a social media report.
The Board was provided with a list of upcoming grant applicants.
A grant in the amount of $30,000 was awarded for Celebrity Beach Soccer proudly supporting Best
Buddies.
A grant in the amount of $30,000 was awarded for Circuit Festival Miami.
A grant in the amount of $30,000 was awarded for Once Upon a Kitchen.
A grant in the amount of $45,000 was awarded for the Miami Beach Pop Festival.
A grant in the amount of $40,000 was awarded for the 2019 ITF Young Seniors World
Championships 30-40-45.
A grant in the amount of $32,000 was awarded for Aqua Girl.
A grant in the amount of $40,000 was awarded for Irie Weekend XV.
A grant in the amount of $28,000 was awarded for NATPE Miami.
A grant in the amount of $32,000 was awarded for SCOPE Miami Beach.
A grant in the amount of $24,000 was awarded for the South Beach Seafood Festival.
A grant in the amount of $28,000 was awarded for Untitled, Art Miami Beach.
A grant in the amount of $90,000 was awarded for the Super Bowl Host Committee Marketing
Campaign and Ancillary Events.
A grant in the amount of $85,000 was awarded for the 2019 Capital One Orange Bowl Marketing
Campaign and Ancillary Events.
A grant in the amount of $30,000 was awarded for the LGBT Visitor Center.
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A grant in the amount of $30,000 was awarded for the Miami Beach Watersports Center.
A grant in the amount of $30,000 was awarded for the Visit Miami Beach Welcome Center.
A grant in the amount of $75,000 was awarded for No Vacancy Miami Beach.
October 24, 2019:
The September 25, 2019 meeting minutes were approved.
The current budget figures were reviewed.
The Board was provided with a social media report.
The Board was provided with a list of upcoming grant applicants.
A discussion about the possibility of bringing an event similar to Open House New York, to Miami
Beach, was held.
An award of $30,000 was made for the Miami Beach Visual Memoirs Project was made.
The Forbes Travel Guide online and live training agreements were reviewed and approved.
An updated application for the Celebrity Soccer Match Proudly Supporting Best Buddies was
reviewed and approved.
The 2018/2019 LGBT Visitor Center grant was reviewed due to a decrease in their budget.
December 3, 2019:
The October 24, 2019 meeting minutes were approved.
The current budget figures were reviewed.
The Board was provided with a social media report.
The Board was provided with a list of upcoming grant applicants.
A grant in the amount of $24,000 was awarded for the 2020 Winter Party Festival.
A grant in the amount of $28,000 was awarded for A National Salute to America's Heroes.
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A grant in the amount of $28,000 was awarded for the Bachateando Dance Festival.
A grant in the amount of $28,000 was awarded for the GroundUp Music Festival.
A grant in the amount of $28,000 was awarded for the 2020 LIFE TIME Miami Marathon and Half
Marathon.
A grant in the amount of $32,000 was awarded for Miami Beach Pride 2020.
A grant in the amount of $40,000 was awarded for the Model Volleyball Tournament.
A grant in the amount of $85,000 was awarded for the 2020 Food Network & Cooking Channel
South Beach Wine + Food Festival.
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