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20161026 AAAfter Action October 26, 2016 Presentation & Awards Commission City of Miami Beach Page 1 of 17 Commission Meeting (Presentations & Awards) City Hall, Commission Chambers, 3rd Floor, 1700 Convention Center Drive October 26, 2016 - 4:00 PM Mayor Philip Levine Commissioner John Elizabeth Alemán Commissioner Ricky Arriola Commissioner Michael Grieco Commissioner Joy Malakoff Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez Commissioner Micky Steinberg City Manager Jimmy L. Morales City Attorney Raul J. Aguila City Clerk Rafael E. Granado Visit us at www.miamibeachfl.gov for agendas and video streaming of City Commission Meetings. ATTENTION ALL LOBBYISTS Chapter 2, Article VII, Division 3 of the City Code of Miami Beach, entitled "Lobbyists," requires the registration of all lobbyists with the City Clerk prior to engaging in any lobbying activity with the City Commission, any City Board or Committee, or any personnel as defined in the subject Code sections. Copies of the City Code sections on lobbyists laws are available in the Office of the City Clerk. Questions regarding the provisions of the Code should be directed to the Office of the City Attorney. To request this material in alternate format, sign language interpreter (five-day notice required), information on access for persons with disabilities, and/or any accommodation to review any document or participate in any City-sponsored proceedings, call 305.604.2489 and select 1 for English or 2 for Spanish, then option 6; TTY users may call via 711 (Florida Relay Service). In order to ensure adequate public consideration, if necessary, the Mayor and City Commission may move any agenda item to an alternate meeting. In addition, the Mayor and City Commission may, at their discretion, adjourn the Commission Meeting without reaching all agenda items. AGENDA Meeting called to order at 4:05 p.m. Pledge of allegiance lead by Chief of Police Daniel Oates. City Clerk’s Note: Pursuant to Ordinance 2015-3954, Sec. 2-12(3), addendum agenda items C4 B and C4 C have been approved by Mayor Levine to be placed on the Commission Agenda. No additional vote is required. Sec. 2-12(3) Reads: Addendum agenda items – Any item not included in the agenda submitted to the Mayor and City Commission on the initial print day must be submitted by the City Clerk to the Mayor for a determination whether the item is to be placed on the Agenda as an addendum item. If the Mayor declines to place the item on the agenda as an addendum item, then the item shall be submitted to the City Commission After Action October 26, 2016 Presentation & Awards Commission City of Miami Beach Page 2 of 17 for a vote and the item shall only be considered at the City Commission Meeting upon a finding by the City Commission, by a five-seventh (5/7th) affirmative vote. NEW ITEM: PA 10 ADDENDUM MATERIAL 1: C4 B ADDENDUM MATERIAL 2: C4 C Presentations and Awards 4:28:24 p.m. PA 1 EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE RECOGNITION. Office of the City Manager ACTION: Performance Recognition presented. Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager, explained that they have been recognizing the Classified and Unclassified employees, who have received “significantly exceed expectations” or “exceed expectations” on their annual performance evaluation. All employees receive a Certificate and Unclassified employees receive some additional rewards. The following recognitions are the months of July, August and September 2016. He called the following employees: BUILDING OLGA ALFONSO Exceeding Expectation CIP MOTAHAREH SAMADI Exceeding Expectation MARTHA FERNANDEZ Exceeding Expectation LAUREANO CABRERA Exceeding Expectation CITY CLERK'S OFFICE REGIS BARBOU Significantly Exceeding Expectation LILLIAN BEAUCHAMP Significantly Exceeding Expectation ISABEL SATCHELL Significantly Exceeding Expectation LILIA CARDILLO Significantly Exceeding Expectation CODE COMPLIANCE GRISELDA CONTRERAS Exceeding Expectation MARIA ROJAS Exceeding Expectation OFFICE OF COMMUNICATION AMANDA CARBALLO Significantly Exceeding Expectation DEAN CHAMBERS II Significantly Exceeding Expectation After Action October 26, 2016 Presentation & Awards Commission City of Miami Beach Page 3 of 17 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AUTIER SINGLETON-TAYLOR Exceeding Expectation FIRE DANIEL CAVANAUGH Exceeding Expectation ELENA TELLEZ Significantly Exceeding Expectation STEVEN MILLS Exceeding Expectation TOMAS ARMSTRONG Significantly Exceeding Expectation OSVALDO IGLESIAS Significantly Exceeding Expectation STEPHEN MUNOZ Significantly Exceeding Expectation JORGE CLAVIJO Significantly Exceeding Expectation HIRSCH ZVI Exceeding Expectation RUSSELL CHISHOLM Significantly Exceeding Expectation ALAN LOPEZ Exceeding Expectation MANUEL DE LA FUENTE Exceeding Expectation HR SAMANTHA HESTER Significantly Exceeding Expectation SANDRA DELLACASA-DIAZ ROBERT ARAGON INTERNAL AUDIT MARK COOLIDGE Significantly Exceeding Expectation IT ANTONIO MONTES DE OCA Exceeding Expectation SERGIO RODRIGUEZ MORALES Exceeding Expectation PARKS RECREATION ALANA STINSON Exceeding Expectation PLANNING JAMES SEIBERLING Significantly Exceeding Expectation POLICE AMEL SOTO Exceeding Expectation CARLOS GIL Exceeding Expectation STANLEY WOJCIK Exceeding Expectation FULGENCIO MEDINA Exceeding Expectation FRANK CELESTRE Exceeding Expectation OCTAVIO RABELO Significantly Exceeding Expectation ALECIA HINDS Significantly Exceeding Expectation CLIFFORD SPARKS Significantly Exceeding Expectation YVONNE GANIVET Significantly Exceeding Expectation ANNA BERASTEGUI Significantly Exceeding Expectation LILLIAM CASTELL Significantly Exceeding Expectation JUAN BALCEIRO Exceeding Expectation JOAQUIN RODRIGUEZ Exceeding Expectation PROCUREMENT KRISTY BADA Significantly Exceeding Expectation After Action October 26, 2016 Presentation & Awards Commission City of Miami Beach Page 4 of 17 PUBLIC WORKS MARIO RODRIGUEZ Exceeding Expectation NOEL SOCORRO Exceeding Expectation TERRENCE HAYES Exceeding Expectation LICKSON FERRIER Exceeding Expectation GIANCARLO PENA Exceeding Expectation MATTHEW LEPERA Exceeding Expectation GEORGE RUIZ Exceeding Expectation SANDY MARTINEZ Exceeding Expectation TOURISM & CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT MARY HEATON Exceeding Expectation LINETTE NODARSE Exceeding Expectation 4:32:15 p.m. PA 2 ETHICAL HERO AWARD RECOGNITION. Office of the City Manager ACTION: Award Recognition presented to Osvaldo Ramos. Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager, explained that the Ethical Hero Award recognizes an employee who has served in the City with dignity, honor and integrity, and has shown exceptional ethics while working in government. This individual was nominated by an employee and a panel reviewed it. This year’s winner is Sergeant Osvaldo Ozzy Ramos. The person nominating him described his extraordinary services as follows: “Sergeant Osvaldo ‘Ozzy’ Ramos has been a dedicated member of the Miami Beach Police Department for more than 17 years. During his entire career, he has consistently exhibited high ethical standards, in both his professional dealings and in his personal life. Sergeant Ramos has been a valued member of the Miami Beach Police Department Internal Affairs Unit since 2009, and during his tenure, in this very demanding, isolating and difficult assignment, he has distinguished himself as a pillar of ethics and professionalism. Ozzy has consistently strived to be an example of ethics personified, and his accomplishments of the Task Force Officer with the FBI Public Corruption Task Force serves as a shining example of his commitment to high ethical standards. His performance has not gone unnoticed beyond the City. In 2016, Sergeant Ramos was selected by the United States Attorney’s Office of the Southern District of Florida as the Outstanding Law Enforcement Officer of the Year.” The City Manager congratulated Sergeant Ramos. Mayor Levine congratulated and thanked Sergeant Ramos. Police Chief Daniel Oates stated that Ozzy is an outstanding member of the organization and a real credit representing Miami Beach with the FBI. The Chief added that Ozy has worked with so many challenging and difficult cases; it is a pleasure to work with him and it is wonderful that he represents the City of Miami Beach and the Miami Beach Police Department. After Action October 26, 2016 Presentation & Awards Commission City of Miami Beach Page 5 of 17 5:20:00 p.m. PA 3 EMPLOYEE SUGGESTION PROGRAM RECOGNITION. Office of the City Manager ACTION: Recognition presented to Ramon Quezada, Samuel Cecere and Natasha Diaz-Rojas (not present). Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager, recognized three individuals who are winners of this year’s Employee Suggestion Program. This program is one of the City’s rewards and recognition initiatives in which employees are encouraged to share innovative ideas that may enhance productivity, efficiency, safety and the quality of local government services. For Fiscal Year 2016, they received 19 suggestions. Each employee submitting suggestions receive $25, and the three suggestions selected receive $500. He added that at the next Commission Meeting, they would be bringing each actual project for potential implementation. He read the names into the record: 1) Ramon Quezada, from the Office of the City Clerk, suggested converting all bulletin boards to electronic bulletin boards. 2) Samuel Cecere, Parking Department, suggested utilizing hand dryers in restrooms, and particularly in City buildings; and 3) Natasha Diaz-Rojas, Building Department, suggested managing travel programs through reduced expenditures in the travel program. 4:54:35 p.m. PA 4 CERTIFICATES OF APPRECIATION TO BE PRESENTED TO THE STUDENT VOLUNTEERS OF ADAPTIVE BEACH DAYS HOSTED BY THE SABRINA COHEN FOUNDATION. Commissioner Joy Malakoff ACTION: Certificates of Appreciation and Medals of Honor were presented to Daviana Campbell, Brian Alvarado, Kalani Gonzalez, Aaron Buck, Nicolas Issa, Alexander Issa, Andrew Guidel and Joey Campbell in appreciation for all their time and effort as volunteers for Sabrina’s Adaptive Beach Days. Commissioner Malakoff called Sabrina Cohen and her mom. She explained that today the word of the day is “passion” and she is passionate about the work that Sabrina and the Sabrina Cohen Foundation has been doing in the Miami Beach community and throughout South Florida. The Adaptive Beach Days, which happens two Saturdays per month, gather volunteers from Miami Beach High School, and Commissioner Malakoff wants to commend the volunteers for their hard work in working with people with disabilities, who are now, perhaps for the very first time, able to enjoy the beach. Sabrina Cohen thanked the City Commission, and stated that as a City resident, it is a privilege to live in a community that prides itself on community service. While they have enjoyed a seven- month successful adaptive program, many people have come together, and to see this become a reality is a blessing. To have the City’s support is incredible. Today, it is an honor to acknowledge a core group of young adults and students that have come together every single Adaptive Beach Day, at 7:00 a.m., rain or shine, setting up tents, mats, tables, food, each wheelchair, putting equipment together, and working through the entire day to help participants get in and out of the water, and be on hand, handing bottle waters to keep everyone hydrated, then packing up and leaving by 5:00 p.m. These kids are remarkable. At the same time, while these kids are out there, it is important to acknowledge the parents that support their children. Ann Marie and Bruce have lead the team. She acknowledged Daviana Campbell, who started working with Shake-A-Leg Miami years ago, with adaptive recreation, and was sensitive enough to understand the need of people with disabilities. From then, she went on to spearhead the After Action October 26, 2016 Presentation & Awards Commission City of Miami Beach Page 6 of 17 Adaptive Row Program at the Shane Center, and now she is helping to lead this program. It is important because these young adults are the leaders of the future. Ms. Cohen appreciates the City taking the time to acknowledge them today, as it helps them also grow as individuals. Ms. Cohen thanked Daviana, for all her hard work and leading the crew. Commissioner Malakoff stated that the Shane Rowing Center team that Daviana worked with went to the Para-Olympics in Brazil. Daviana Campbell stated that she is very proud and thanked Sabrina for giving her the opportunity to be a part of the program and work with such amazing people. She enjoys coming every time and loves having her friends, who are very reliable, help her with it. She is grateful. Commissioner Malakoff called the students to receive Certificates of Appreciation and Medals of Honor. Sabrina recognized Ana Marie Campbell for encouraging her daughter Daviana to volunteer, and presented her with flowers as a token of her appreciation. Commissioner Malakoff thanked everyone who made this possible. 5:03:00 p.m. PA 5 PROCLAMATION TO BE PRESENTED TO MR. DARREN BUCKNER, ACTIVE COMMUNITY MEMBER AND OWNER OF DARREN BUCKNER MARTIAL ARTS. Commissioner John Elizabeth Alemán ACTION: Proclamation and Medals of Honor presented. Commissioner Alemán asked Darren Buckner and Marcel Buckner, his father, to come up. Darren Buckner is the founder of Darren Buckner Martial Arts, which has been in Miami Beach for many years. She has known Darren Buckner for at least 10 years, and the impact that he has on the youth is exemplary and it is important to the community. She is proud today to recognize that. Darren Bucker teaches Taekwondo. Darren Bucker started with the studio in the City on 41 st Street, and now has a second location in North Miami. Daren Bucker has taught thousands of students throughout the years. Darren Bucker is a fifth-degree black belt and not only does he teach martial arts, but he individualizes his instructions for every students, and helps bring out the best in each student, in all aspects, by teaching discipline, self-control, respect and quality behaviors that are crucial and sorely missing in our modern world. Additionally, Darren Bucker provides scholarship for needy students. Commissioner Alemán has witnessed him working and training students that have Autism and other special needs, bringing out the best in them and developing the ability to be independent. Darren Bucker taught Commissioner Alemán a method of parenting, which is “praise, correct, praise.” Commissioner Alemán read the proclamation into the record: “ WHEREAS Darren Buckner is a 5 th degree black belt on Taekwondo, and has taught thousands of Miami Beach children in this ancient martial arts; WHEREAS Darren Buckner has served the community of Miami Beach for over seventeen years participating with his students in community parades and beach clean ups, providing training to the Miami Beach Police Department, visiting local schools to teach about self- esteem, healthy eating and how to deal with bullies, and helping local families to become closer together; and, WHEREAS Darren Buckner Martial Arts has supported the North Beach Elementary Student of the Month Program for the last ten years by providing After Action October 26, 2016 Presentation & Awards Commission City of Miami Beach Page 7 of 17 awards and T-shirts to 50 students every month; and, WHEREAS Darren Buckner's ATA Martial Arts Academy, with locations in Miami Beach and North Miami, is dedicated to the highest quality of martial arts and Taekwondo training; and, WHEREAS Darren Buckner is committed to continually enhancing his program to address exercise, drills, safety tips and a realistic approach to self-defense situations using taekwondo, and "Builds Confidence Through Achievement" and provide an environment conducive to positive relationships, fostering self-discipline, self-confidence and self-respect among our youth; and, WHEREAS Darren Buckner and Darren Buckner’s Martial Arts are recognized Dade Partners with the Miami Dade County Public Schools, regularly supporting and creating programs for the many schools throughout Miami Beach; and, WHEREAS Darren Buckner is an avid community leader who devotes much of his time to public service in South Florida and who builds up residents to help them reach their full potential by promoting family values, good citizenship and an active and healthy lifestyle. NOW THEREFORE, DO WE, as Mayor and Commissioners of the City of Miami Beach, hereby proclaim October 26, 2016 as Darren Buckner Martial Arts Day. Darren Buckner thanked the City Commission for the honor. Darren Buckner stated that his father helped him begin this program 17 years ago, and as a student 30 years ago, he decided to give back the same values martial arts and his father gave him. Even though they opened a school in North Miami, Miami Beach will always be their home and they are proud to be here. Darren Bucker appreciates the City. Darren Bucker introduced two young black belt students who showed a martial arts training demonstration. 4:46:35 p.m. PA 6 CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION TO BE PRESENTED TO LIEUTENANT JED BURGER, SERGEANT JOSE REINA AND THE OCEAN DRIVE TEAM FOR THEIR EXEMPLARY SERVICE IN THE ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT ON SEPTEMBER 2, 2016. Commissioner John Elizabeth Alemán ACTION: Certificates of Recognition presented to Lieutenant Jed Burger, Sergeant José Reina, Officer Eugenio Abay, Officer David Álvarez, Officer Suniel Castellanos, Officer Alberto J. Cástro, Officer Jossue Domínguez, Officer Otto López and Officer Austin Taylor III. Police Chief Daniel Oates stated that this team was formed about two years ago to work into the late hours on Ocean Drive. Early in 2015, Sergeant Reina took over this task force, and they have done outstanding work during this time and have had a significant impact on crime. One of the measures of how good these individuals are is the fact that they had an immediate arrest upon a serious street crime happening in that area with these officers working, and somewhere in the 50% of the time, they catch the criminals before leaving the area. These are extraordinary crime fighters. There was a need to have a second team to cover the end of the week, and this City Commission approved that funding for the coming year due to their effectiveness. Chief Oates is extremely proud of this team under the leadership of Sergeant Reina and Lieutenant Berger. Commissioner Alemán stated that the proactive nature of this team in Ocean Drive is what they are looking for; this is a partnership between the City and Miami Beach Police Department to revitalize and make Ocean Drive a wonderful, safe place for everyone to enjoy. She appreciated the proactiveness and follow through of this situation. Lieutenant Berger stated that the incident is one of many, and explained that at around midnight on September 2, 2016, Sergeant Reina, himself and his team approached three male subjects After Action October 26, 2016 Presentation & Awards Commission City of Miami Beach Page 8 of 17 in the Entertainment District while on patrol. The armed individuals attempted to flee and a Taser had to be utilized to stop one of the individuals from escaping. This is not the only incident, but one of many, and is one that he had the privilege to be involved with along with Sergeant Reina. Sergeant Jose Reina recognized David Alvarez, Officer Eugenio Abay, Officer Suniel Castellanos, Officer Ryan Cheng, Officer Jose Dominguez, Officer Austin Taylor, Officer Alberto Castro and Officer Otto Lopez. He is proud and humbled to work along these fine individuals, the best of the best. Commissioner Alemán read the Certificates into the record: On behalf of the Mayor and Commission of the City of Miami Beach, we are proud to recognize Sergeant José Reina for his leadership and exemplary service protecting the City of Miami Beach. At around midnight on September 2, 2016, Sergeant Reina and Lieutenant Burger approached three male subjects in the Entertainment District while on patrol. The armed individuals attempted to flee and a Taser had to be utilized to stop one of the individuals from escaping. The persons in question were charged with loitering and prowling, resisting arrest, and carrying a concealed firearm. Excellent follow up investigative skills by Lieutenant Burger, Sergeant Reina, and the entire Ocean Drive Team revealed the confiscated weapon had been stolen during an automobile burglary almost ten years ago in unincorporated Miami-Dade County, resulting in additional charges related to the possession of a stolen firearm. This is only one of the many situations the brave officers of the Miami Beach Police Department face on a daily basis. All of the Command Staff and officers patrolling the newly established Entertainment District are shining examples of outstanding service to our community and should be commended as such. 4:42:33 p.m. PA 7 COMMEND ALL FIREFIGHTERS OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT FOR THEIR EFFORTS WITH THE 2016 "FILL THE BOOT" CAMPAIGN ON BEHALF OF THE MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY ASSOCIATION (MDA). Fire New item added on 10/24/2016 ACTION: Proclamation presented to Chiefs Dwayne Drury, Francois Betancourt, Juan Mestas, and Victor White. Jeanice Washington, Muscular Dystrophy Association of South Florida, commended the Firefighters for their efforts during the last 16 years, going out to collect on behalf of the South Florida families. They appreciate all they do. This year they collected almost $8,000 on Labor Day Weekend and are appreciative for all they do. Chief Dwayne Drury thanked everyone, on behalf of the entire Fire Department, and stated that it is an honor and a privilege to go out every year to work for this cause, and they look forward to do it every year. This is a tradition in the Fire Department and they look forward to keep doing it. Mayor Levine stated that this is something the Firefighters do from the goodness of their heart, being out there for a greater purpose, and he thanked them on behalf of the City. Mayor Levine read the Proclamation into the record: After Action October 26, 2016 Presentation & Awards Commission City of Miami Beach Page 9 of 17 WHEREAS: the Miami Beach Professional Firefighters Local 1510 exemplifies the most time-honored American ideals of public service and sacrifice, protecting the citizens of our community from tragedy on the home front; WHEREAS the Miami Beach Professional Firefighters Local 1510 members are highly trained and dedicated individuals who demonstrate daily an extraordinary caliber of character and courage in the face of danger; WHEREAS the Miami Beach Professional Firefighters Local 1510 members selflessly donate their time and energy fighting for kids and adults with muscular dystrophy, ALS and related life- threatening diseases that severely limit muscle strength and mobility by Filling the Boot each year for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA); WHEREAS in 2016, the Miami Beach Professional Firefighters Local 1510 has raised more than $7,900 for MDA through the annual Fill the Boot campaign and their endless service to MDA has given so much hope for families fighting life-threatening muscle diseases; NOW THEREFORE, DO I, Philip Levine as Mayor of the City of Miami Beach, hereby proclaim October 26 th , 2016 as PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS DAY 4:35:13 p.m. PA 8 PROCLAMATION PRESENTED TO THE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY. Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez New item added on 10/24/2016 ACTION: Proclamation presented and accepted by Susan Windmiller, Maribel Balbin and Maggie Fernandez, on behalf of the League of Women Voters of Miami-Dade County. Commissioner Rosen Gonzalez stated that women only earned the right to vote less than 100 years ago, and she actually relearned that 96 years ago, in 1920, the 19th amendment was ratified; it is unbelievable that women had absolutely no say in government less than 100 years ago, and yet in a couple weeks they are going to elect the first female president of the United States. However, today she wants to honor one of the most prominent organized political groups in the country, and that is the League of Women Voters. She is impressed with them, because she knows they have an organized watchdog in the State of Florida looking out for their rights. In this election, the League has taken a strong stance against Amendment 1, which would create a monopoly for traditional energy companies like FPL. They understand the need to expand solar energy in the State, the vital need to shift from traditional energy to new technologies, but most importantly, in this election, the League sued the State to extend voter registration by six days, and they are suing them right now to count all the voter registrations between October 11 and 18. That could influence as many as 63,596 votes. Rick Scott won the last election by roughly 64,000 votes. Those votes are crucial. Al Gore lost by 537. Every single vote is going to count in this election. This is the good that the League of Women Voters does in the community, County, Statewide and nationally. The League of Women Voters discussed paid parental leave and then Commissioner Rosen Gonzalez was able to sponsor the same legislation in the City, and she thanked the League for that. Across the country, they are restoring voting rights for ex-convicts, so that there is quality among minorities. They are fighting for voter registration rights, against voter ID manipulation by certain legislation in the country, but today, she wants to honor them for the redistricting in the State of Florida. This coming election is going to be defined by that redistricting. If the League of Women Voters had not sued the legislature over this issue that favored one certain political party, they would not have these new districts. She believes these new districts are going to change the way they govern the After Action October 26, 2016 Presentation & Awards Commission City of Miami Beach Page 10 of 17 State of Florida. She introduced President Susan Windmiller, Past President Maribel Balbin and Maggie Fernandez and read the Proclamation into the record: WHEREAS The League of Women Voters is a political organization that encourages the informed and active participation of citizens in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy; and WHEREAS League chapters like The League of Women Voters of Miami-Dade County, are often called upon to organize community issue forums as well as host candidate debates. The League also works at local, state, and national levels to generate democratic conversation among members, educate the general public and policy makers on pressing issues, and take concerted action to bring about social change; and WHEREAS In 2008, The League of Women Voters of Florida began a determined journey to promote transparent and accountable redistricting processes. After thousands of signed petitions, two ballot amendments, and a four-year legal and political battle over Senate district lines, the League of Women Voters of Florida celebrated a resounding victory in 2016, after the Senate announced that the Legislature would not appeal Judge Reynolds’ adoption of the Senate district map submitted by the Fair Districts Coalition, their historic work solidifies their commitment to the power of people over politic and that representative democracy depends on voters freely choosing their elected officials, not elected officials choosing them. NOW THEREFORE, DO WE, as Mayor and Commissioners of the City of Miami Beach, hereby proclaim October 26, 2016 as The League of Women Voters Day. Susan Windmiller, President of the Women’s League of Voters, explained that they have not been recognized in quite a while, and they are thrilled that Miami Beach has done this today. She informed that they have conducted 17 voter registrations in the last two months. They registered over 200 people, most of them first time voters. They have done candidate debates when candidates agree to participate. They have conducted forums, doing Get Out To Vote events and still counting until November 8, so they are at mission-critical time. They are very busy getting information to voters, registering them and are thrilled with this recognition 5:10:53 p.m. PA 9 CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION TO BE PRESENTED TO LUIS AND GLORIA SALOM. Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez New item added on 10/24/2016 ACTION: Certificates of Recognition presented. Commissioner Rosen Gonzalez is proud to recognize Luis and Gloria Salom for the powerful impact they have in the Miami Beach community. Luis and Gloria always ask for awards for other people but never for themselves, but they are the heroes in this community. Commissioner Rosen Gonzalez stated that the Liberty Square project in the City of Miami, which is referred to as the “Pork and Beans,” is now falling apart and plagued with crime and violence, filth and lack of safety and filled with hopelessness, and Luis and Gloria bring kids living in Liberty Square to Flamingo Park, and such visits make a difference in their quality of life. These kids have Luis, Gloria, and the PAL program, which help these children, by providing them with backpacks, and creating a safe haven for these kids. Luis and Gloria do it out of love and because they want to make a difference. Community is about helping others, and this is what Luis and Gloria do. After Action October 26, 2016 Presentation & Awards Commission City of Miami Beach Page 11 of 17 Commissioner Rosen Gonzalez commends them for their dedication and the City recognizes them. Commissioner Rosen Gonzalez asked Gloria and Luis not to ever change. Luis and Gloria Salom have dedicated their time, energy, and hearts to helping enrich Miami Beach through service to others. The Salom’s have been champions for numerous Miami Beach programs, including, the Police Athletic League (PAL), which promotes strong Police-youth relationships through a variety of programming, such as the Boxing and Kid Fit Programs at Normandy Gym. The Salom’s leadership and dedication over the years has earned them the respect of their peers in the community. This is evident by the support and success of the programs and causes they help to enrich. The Miami Beach community is fortunate and grateful for the selfless service of the Salom’s. Commissioner Malakoff also thanked Luis and Gloria for assisting with Sabrina’s Adaptive Beach program. Gloria Salom stated that it is her pleasure and would not change it for the world. She will continue doing this and she thanked the City Commission for the award. She appreciates having them as Commissioners and City Manager. Commissioner Arriola stated that it is an honor and a gift to him to be out there with them to see everything that is put together, and one of his highlights of his tenure is that it is remarkable to see things in action and the joy kids have on Saturdays when they come out. He congratulated them both. Luis Salom thanked Commissioner Rosen Gonzalez for reaching out and stated that this is not a comfortable situation for him, since they rather give than receive. His children are grown now, so they do not have any young kids of their own in this program, but they do it because it is the right thing. When Mr. Salom ran for office nine years ago, his passion was always the youth of Miami Beach. They never had a voice. The City Manager grew up with him; he is a lifelong resident of the City. The City Manager Jimmy Morales and he went to Ida Fisher, Jr. High School and then to Miami Beach High School together. He wanted to take this opportunity and use this as a platform to advocate for two items that are very important to him. Ida Fisher Jr. High and Feinberg are in the highest tax district in the City, and the school is falling apart. He is tired of hearing all the political rhetoric from the Miami-Dade County School Board. That facility is a historical site. As the Commission may know, this is where he grew up and he thinks it is important to get together as a Commission, as a City, to fight the Miami-Dade County School Board. There are kids in the summer, in 90 degrees, 100 degrees in classrooms with no air conditionings. Bathrooms are condemned, gyms are not been used. Enough is enough. He needs a commitment. Mr. Salom will do whatever they need and will go in front of the Miami- Dade County School Board and fight. Lastly, in regards to the PAL, they have two major contributors that have always been there for them: Mango's Tropical Café and Beach Towing, who has been a tremendous community partner for them, although they have a bad rap in the City. Their example should be matched by all the other people coming and making money in the City, but not giving back. He has a target by 2017 to raise half a million dollars for the PAL to start new programs, whether it is boxing for the paraplegics, other school programs needed and or to enhance Miami Beach PAL Dolphins. They need to go into the pocket of developers to give back to the youth of this community, and he asked the City Commission to commit for 2017 to do a better job for the community. He thanked the City Commission. After Action October 26, 2016 Presentation & Awards Commission City of Miami Beach Page 12 of 17 4:06:48 p.m. NEW ITEM: PA 10 PROCLAMATION TO BE PRESENTED TO MAX SKLAR, DIRECTOR OF TOURISM, CULTURE & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOR THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH. Office of the Mayor and Commission New item added on 10/26/2016 ACTION: Proclamation presented. Mayor Levine stated that for him this is a bittersweet moment for the entire City, and this item is regarding the unbelievable Max Sklar. Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager, agreed that this is a bittersweet moment. About three and a half years ago, and while they made many changes in different departments, he inherited a phenomenal Director of Tourism. He has been with the City for 18 years. He cannot tell the number of telephone calls he has received from folks, particularly from the tourism/hospitality industry, which is the bread and butter of this community, who have told him to figure out a way to keep him. They tried, but obviously, the sweet part is that this is a great opportunity for Max and he has every right to pursue those dreams. From the day the City Manager arrived, Max is somebody who has always excelled in customer service, efficiency and hard work. Many people often do not know what Max’s Department does because he does it so well. From Tourism, Culture and Economy Culture Development to Real Estate Management, he is at the core of what happens in the City. Every director enjoys working with Max, every elected official over the years has enjoyed working with Max, and many community members will miss Max’s leadership. The City Manager wished Max great success. Raul J. Aguila, City Attorney, worked closely with Max during his tenure. City Attorney Aguila recounted that Max commenced his career in the City as a Commissioner’s Aide; Max was dropped in every single department always with success; Max has managed the Convention Center, the Fillmore, all of the City properties and also served as Interim Assistant City Manager for a period of time; everyone in the Office of the City Attorney loves him and he will be missed. City Attorney Aguila hopes that City Manager Morales lures Max back. Vice-Mayor Grieco stated he attended the American University in 1994 with Max, and it was amazing to see him years later in City Hall after he was elected. Vice-Mayor Grieco and Max had an opportunity to work closely on issues during the last years. Vice-Mayor Grieco is happy of the opportunity Max has with his new career, but it is absolutely a loss for the City, more than what people know. Vice-Mayor Grieco will make sure that they try to lure him back, and he wished Max good luck in future endeavors. Commissioner Steinberg attended elementary school with Max, and to her he is like family; he will never be forgotten and she hopes he comes back as often as possible. There is no match to the perspective Max brings, and she wished him success in all he does. Commissioner Alemán added that Max is one of those people that when he is on board, the project is going to be flawless; there is no detail that is not to be handled, perfect or world class. She has tremendous respect for him, is glad for him but sad for the City. She hopes Max comes back to the City, as he truly is an amazing person. Commissioner Malakoff did not know him in school, but she knows his family and his brother. They will miss him much. Max has done a wonderful job for the City, and truly hopes someday After Action October 26, 2016 Presentation & Awards Commission City of Miami Beach Page 13 of 17 Max will come back to share his expertise, energy and ability to handle so many things at one time. Commissioner Rosen Gonzalez apologized for giving Max a hard time over the past year, but he always helped her, and thanked him. She wished Max good luck in whatever he is doing. They will miss him, and especially the people he works with in the community. Kathie G. Brooks, Assistant City Manager, had the unique experience of having Max serve as Interim Assistant City Manager while she was Interim City Manager; these were challenging times and it meant a great deal of pitching in and Max was unbelievable in whatever was thrown at him. Personally, she appreciates that. When Max first told her of this opportunity, it was hard for her, as they have had a relationship over the years, but this is a wonderful opportunity, but she really did not want Max to go. Assistant City Manager Brooks expressed her gratitude. Mayor Levine stated that Max is special; he is terrific. He remembers when they came up with the idea of having a Centennial Concert, the greatest concert in Florida history, he remembers the date when they came up with the idea of having 33 free acts, and he said to Max, the bad news is that they will break all the rules; however, the good news is that Max will not have to do it again for another 100 years. Max worked hard and made this Centennial the best birthday party the City could have, and the Mayor thanked Max for all he did for the City. Mayor Levine presented Max with a special proclamation and read into the record. WHEREAS As the Director of Tourism, Culture, and Economic Development for the City of Miami Beach, Max Sklar has been responsible for the Office of Film and Event Production Management, the Convention Center and Jackie Gleason Theater of Performing Arts; the Cultural Affairs Program; the Cultural Arts Council; Colony and Byron Carlyle Theaters; and Art in Public Places and serves as the liaison to the Bass Museum of Art, the Visitors and Convention Authority and Greater Miami Convention and Visitor Bureau. He also has been responsible for the City’s Redevelopment Agency, real estate assets, and economic development initiatives; and, WHEREAS Mr. Sklar has been employed by the City of Miami Beach since 1998 and has worked in several areas during his tenure. He began his career as Staff Assistant for then Mayor, Neisen Kasdin, and the City Commission. In 2001, Mr. Sklar began working in the City’s Neighborhood Service Department where he developed and implemented the Neighborhood Leadership Academy and served as Acting Director of Log Cabin Training Center and Nursery. He served Acting Assistant Manager between 2012 and 2013; and, WHEREAS As a graduate from the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Miami Class of 2000, Mr. Sklar received the Outstanding Community Service Project of the Year Award for the creation of a recreation/education center targeting at-risk inner city youth; and, WHEREAS Mr. Sklar has contributed significantly to a number of projects throughout Miami Beach during his tenure including Sleepless Nights, 2015 Centennial, an innovative performance based contract with the GMCVB, the launch of MB Sunscreen, and the development of numerous Private Public Partnerships in the City. NOW THEREFORE, DO WE, as Mayor and Commissioners of the City of Miami Beach, hereby proclaim October 26, 2016 as MAX SKLAR DAY Max Sklar, Tourism, Culture and Economic Development Director, thanked them all for their kind words. He added that it was not an easy decision; working at the City for 18 years he became a professional, he started his family here; his parents, wife and children are in the audience; and the hardest part was to leave friends and relationships he developed throughout the years; After Action October 26, 2016 Presentation & Awards Commission City of Miami Beach Page 14 of 17 everyone in his department and all the people in different departments he has worked with; he will miss that the most. His family supported him through the decision all the way, and he appreciates the help and support everyone has given him over the years. He thanked the City Commission and City Manager for the kind words and support. CONSENT AGENDA 4:21:01 p.m. Motion made by Vice-Mayor Grieco; seconded by Commissioner Malakoff to adopt the Consent Agenda; Voice vote: 7-0. 4:42:51 p.m. Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk, announced that Commissioner Arriola had arrived and had an opportunity to review all the items that have been heard, and Commissioner Arriola would like to announce that he is voting in favor of the Consent Items, R5 A, R5 B, R7 A, and R7 B. C4 - Commission Committee Assignments C4 A REFERRAL TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD/COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE TO CONSIDER APPROVING THE PLACEMENT OF A PLAQUE AT THE BELLE ISLE PARK FLAG POLE DEDICATED TO THE HEROIC MEN AND WOMEN IN THE ARMED FORCES AND FIRST RESPONDERS FOR THEIR SERVICE. Commissioner John Elizabeth Alemán ACTION: Item referred. Morgan Goldberg to place on the Committee Agenda. John Rebar to handle. ADDENDUM MATERIAL 1 C4 B REFERRAL TO THE LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE TO CONSIDER AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES. Commissioner John Elizabeth Alemán Addendum added on 10/24/2016 ACTION: Item referred. Thomas Mooney to place on the Committee Agenda. Maria Ruiz to handle. ADDENDUM MATERIAL 2: C4 C REFERRAL TO NOVEMBER 16, 2016 LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING - DISCUSSION REGARDING THE CREATION OF NORTH BEACH CONSERVATION DISTRICTS. Commissioner Joy Malakoff Addendum added on 10/25/2016 ACTION: Item referred. Thomas Mooney to place on the Committee Agenda and to handle. After Action October 26, 2016 Presentation & Awards Commission City of Miami Beach Page 15 of 17 REGULAR AGENDA R5 – Ordinances 4:21:09 p.m. R5 A AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 106 OF THE MIAMI BEACH CITY CODE, ENTITLED "TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES," BY AMENDING ARTICLE II, ENTITLED "METERED PARKING," BY AMENDING DIVISION I, ENTITLED "GENERALLY," BY AMENDING SECTION 106-46, ENTITLED "INDIVIDUAL PARKING SPACE; METHOD OF PARKING"; BY CREATING SUBSECTION (C), SCOOTER, MOPED, MOTORCYCLE DESIGNATED PARKING SPACES AND PROHIBITIONS; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION, REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. First Reading Parking Deferred from October 19, 2016 - R5 Z Commissioner John Elizabeth Alemán ACTION: Title of the Ordinance read into the record. Ordinance adopted on first reading . Motion made by Commissioner Alemán; seconded by Commissioner Steinberg. Ballot vote: 7-0. Second Reading, Public Hearing scheduled for November 9, 2016 . Rafael E. Granado to notice. Lilia Cardillo to place on the Commission Agenda, if received. Saul Frances to handle. Commissioner Alemán recognized Saul Frances for the most seamless quality of life project that she has ever heard of, and this is to facilitate scooter parking in Normandy Isle, where while there was a problem going on with folks parking in public parking spaces for private use by parking the scooters in all spaces, and Saul came up with a wonderful solution. Saul Frances, Parking Director, stated that they instituted a pilot program where they designate certain spaces as scooter/motorcycle parking only, and prohibited scooters and motorcycles at other spaces. It was deployed in the Normandy Isle neighborhood with much success. The voluntary compliance was amazing; they did not issue more than two citations and certainly did not tow any vehicles, so they appreciate the neighborhood compliance. The Normandy Isle area was completed and they have actually received requests from other neighborhoods in North Beach to deploy the program, so they are working in those areas now. The first reading of the Ordinance is to codify the program, which gives Parking authorization to designate spaces for motorcycles and scooters and prohibiting others. In answering Commissioner Alemán’s question, he explained that the pilot program was about six months, and they deployed first on the southeastern quadrant of Normandy Isle, just west of Bay Road and it worked out well in front of the King Cole Condominiums. Again, compliance was extremely favorable. Commissioner Alemán added that during the pilot program, many neighbors called to ask for the same program. No further discussion. After Action October 26, 2016 Presentation & Awards Commission City of Miami Beach Page 16 of 17 4:25:20 p.m. R5 B AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 789, THE CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES SALARY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS: IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NEGOTIATED COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT, PROVIDING FOR QUALIFYING INCUMBENTS IN THE CLASSIFICATIONS IN GROUP I, REPRESENTED BY THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES, (AFSCME), LOCAL NO. 1554, AS FOLLOWS: EFFECTIVE THE FIRST PAY PERIOD ENDING IN APRIL OF 2016, THERE SHALL BE AN ACROSS THE BOARD COST- OF-LIVING ADJUSTMENT (COLA) OF ONE PERCENT (1%), AND THE MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM OF EACH SALARY RANGE WILL ALSO BE INCREASED BY ONE PERCENT (1%); EFFECTIVE THE FIRST PAY PERIOD ENDING IN JULY OF 2017, THERE SHALL BE AN ACROSS THE BOARD COST-OF-LIVING ADJUSTMENT (COLA) OF THREE PERCENT (3%), AND THE MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM OF EACH SALARY RANGE WILL ALSO BE INCREASED BY THREE PERCENT (3%); EFFECTIVE THE FIRST PAY PERIOD ENDING IN JULY OF 2018, THERE SHALL BE AN ACROSS THE BOARD COST-OF-LIVING ADJUSTMENT (COLA) OF THREE PERCENT (3%), AND THE MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM OF EACH SALARY RANGE WILL ALSO BE INCREASED BY THREE PERCENT (3%); ADDING RECREATION ATTENDANT CLASSIFICATION INTO BARGAINING UNIT; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND CODIFICATION. First Reading Human Resources Mayor Philip Levine ACTION: Title of the Ordinance read into the record. Ordinance adopted on first reading. Motion made by Commissioner Alemán; seconded by Commissioner Rosen Gonzalez. Ballot vote: 7-0. Second Reading, Public Hearing scheduled for November 9, 2016 . Rafael E. Granado to notice. Lilia Cardillo to place on the Commission Agenda, if received. Michael Smith to handle. Michael Smith, Human Resources Director, stated that this is the classification Ordinance that will amend the Classification Plan to be consistent with the ratified agreement. No further discussion. R7 – Resolutions 4:24:09 p.m. R7 A A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, RATIFYING A THREE (3) YEAR LABOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH AND THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME), LOCAL 1554, FOR THE PERIOD FROM MAY 1, 2016 THROUGH APRIL 30, 2019; AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT. Human Resources Deferred from October 19, 2016 - R7 M ACTION: Resolution 2016-29618 adopted. Motion made by Commissioner Alemán; seconded by Commissioner Steinberg. Voice vote: 7-0. Michael Smith to handle. After Action October 26, 2016 Presentation & Awards Commission City of Miami Beach Page 17 of 17 Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager, explained that the Administration came to terms with AFSCME and the Union members voted in the last few days 164 to 4 in favor of the contract; the contract was fair to both sides and it was a pleasure to work the negotiation process. Michael Smith, Human Resources Director, recognized AFSCME Union President Carlos George. 4:26:48 p.m. R7 B A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, OPPOSING FLORIDA AMENDMENT 1 (2016), WHICH AMENDMENT SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO FLORIDA'S VOTERS ON NOVEMBER 8, 2016, ON THE BASIS THAT AMENDMENT 1 WOULD CONSTITUTIONALIZE BARRIERS AGAINST CONSUMERS WHO DESIRE TO OWN OR LEASE SOLAR ENERGY EQUIPMENT. Environment and Sustainability Commissioner John Elizabeth Alemán ACTION: Resolution 2016-29619 adopted. Motion made by Commissioner Alemán; seconded by Commissioner Steinberg. Voice vote: 7-0. Elizabeth Wheaton to handle. DIRECTION: Staff to issue an immediate Press Release opposing Amendment 1 Commissioner Alemán appreciates the opportunity of including this Resolution in this Agenda. The Resolution opposes Amendment 1 on the November 8, 2016 ballot; this item is timely, as Early Voting has begun. This Resolution would be a statement by the City that we are opposed to Amendment 1, which contrary to the way it reads, is not a pro solar amendment, but actually creates barriers against the proliferation of solar, and would be an impediment to the City’s sustainability and resilience efforts in the City of Miami Beach. There was consensus at the dais. 5:22:11 p.m. Commissioner Steinberg reminded everyone that tonight is the dedication for the Doug Burris Stage in North Beach and she hopes everyone can make it. Meeting adjourned at 5:21:55 p.m. F:\CLER\COMMON\2016\10262016 P&A\10262016 FINAL.docx