20161129 AAAfter Action November 29, 2016 City of Miami Beach
Special Commission Meeting
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Commission Meeting - Special
City Hall, Commission Chamber, 3 rd Floor, 1700 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Mayor Philip Levine
Commissioner John Elizabeth Alemán
Commissioner Ricky Arriola
Commissioner Michael Grieco
Commissioner Joy Malakoff
Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez (Absent)
Commissioner Micky Steinberg
City Manager Jimmy L. Morales
City Attorney Raul J. Aguila
City Clerk Rafael E. Granado
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AFTER ACTION
Meeting called to order at 9:08:15 a.m.
Fire Chief Virgil Fernandez led the Pledge of Allegiance at 9:08:48 a.m.
ADDENDUM MATERIAL 1:
C7 A
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9:09:08 a.m.
City Clerk’s Note:
Pursuant to Ordinance 2015-3954, Sec. 2-12(3), addendum agenda item C7 A has 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 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.
CONSENT AGENDA
C7 - Resolutions
9:09:08 a.m.
ADDENDUM MATERIAL 1
C7 A A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY CLERK TO
EXECUTE A VOLUNTARY COOPERATION AND OPERATIONAL ASSISTANCE
MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA,
FOR THE PURPOSE OF COORDINATING LAW ENFORCEMENT PLANNING,
OPERATIONS AND MUTUAL AID BENEFIT BETWEEN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH,
FLORIDA AND THE CITY OF FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA.
Police
Commissioner Michael Grieco
Addendum added on 11/23/2016
ACTION: Resolution 2016-29655 adopted. Motion made by Commissioner Grieco to
adopt the Resolution; seconded by Commissioner Alemán; Voice-vote: 6-0. Absent:
Commissioner Rosen Gonzalez. Chief Daniel Oates to handle.
Vice-Mayor Malakoff asked to delay the vote on this item as she is unsure of its purpose,
and has not had time to discuss it with the Police Chief. She added that the Miami Beach
Police Department needs to do a better job policing Miami Beach.
Jimmy Morales, City Manager, stated that the City has entered into many Mutual Aid
Agreements to provide police assistance with cities throughout Miami-Dade County, and
some cities in Broward County. This particular agreement with Fort Lauderdale would
provide police assistance for their upcoming boat show.
Wendy Rich-Goldschmidt, Police Department Chief of Staff, stated that these types of
agreements are common, and although the City has many Mutual Aid Agreements, it did
not have one with Fort Lauderdale. Fort Lauderdale is requesting police assistance with
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their upcoming boat show, and Miami Beach will then ask for their assistance during the
Memorial Day Weekend. She believes the City Commission should approve the item.
Vice-Mayor Malakoff stated that she approves offering Fort Lauderdale assistance for
specific events, such as the boat show, but she reiterated that Miami Beach needs a
better police presence.
Commissioner Grieco stated that he placed this item on the agenda, because Deputy
Police Chief Clements brought Fort Lauderdale’s request to his attention.
Mayor Levine asked the City Attorney if there was an update on Miami Beach’s Air and
Sea Show.
Raul Aguila, City Attorney, stated that a letter was presented to the Air and Sea Show
organizers with the security costs, and they are currently waiting for a response.
REGULAR AGENDA
9:12:51 a.m.
R7A A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE
NEIGHBORHOOD/COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE AND APPROVING, BY 5/7 TH
VOTE, FOLLOWING A DULY NOTICED PUBLIC HEARING, THE CO-NAMING OF
CONVENTION CENTER DRIVE AS “MUHAMMAD ALI WAY.”
Sponsored by Mayor Philip Levine
ACTION: Resolution 2016-29656 adopted. Motion made by Mayor Levine to adopt the
Resolution; seconded by Commissioner Arriola; Voice-vote: 6-0. Absent: Commissioner
Rosen Gonzalez. Resolution to be transmitted to the Board of County Commissioners.
Jose Gonzalez to handle.
Mayor Levine stated that this is a very well deserved honor to the “greatest of all time”
(Muhammad Ali).
Short film presented by the Communications Department regarding Muhammad Ali’s
experience in Miami Beach. Click here to view video.
Mayor Levine stated that it is amazing that Muhammad Ali made history at the Miami
Beach Convention Center. He read the following letter from Muhammad Ali’s wife,
Lonnie Ali, into the record:
“What an honor it is to see Convention Center Drive become Muhammad
Ali Way. Miami became Muhammad’s home while he was still a young
Cassius Clay. It was here he began his professional career as a
professional boxer in earnest, under the watchful eye of Angelo Dundee.
Muhammad loved Miami with its diverse ethnicities and cultures and lush
landscapes. Years after he retired from the ring, Miami was the one place
Muhammad would return to relive his days at the 5 th Street Gym on Miami
Beach, reconnect with old friends and reminisce with Angelo and Helen.
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Our family is thrilled that Miami has chosen to make Muhammad a
permanent part of the city. Miami will always be a central piece of the Ali
legacy.”
Mayor Levine read the following letter from Lennox Lewis into the record:
“Hello Philip. I would love to be there, but unfortunately, I’m not in town
and really disappointed that I will miss the renaming of the Convention
Center Drive. This is such a tremendous honor to Muhammad Ali and to
the sport of boxing. This honor highlights that integrity and kindness are
traits that should be admired. Boxing has served my idol well coupled with
civic pride and highlighting and using some of our basic human qualities
shows the true value of what sport can do.
Congratulations on making this a reality for the city of Miami and to the
legacy of Muhammad Ali. I’m honored that you thought of me but while I
can’t make this event I look forward to when our schedule will align for
your next event on Miami Beach.”
Commissioner Arriola stated that he is very much in support of this item. He added that
he is expecting his son to be born next week, and he will name him Noah Ali Arriola in
honor of Muhammad Ali for all that he did for civil rights.
Mayor Levine read into the record a series of quotes from Muhammad Ali: “ Float like a
butterfly; sting like a bee ;” “ He who is not courageous enough to take risks will
accomplish nothing in life ;” “ I hated every minute of training, but I said don’t quit, suffer
now, and live the rest of your life as a champion ;” “ I’m the greatest. I said that even
before I knew I was ;” “ Don’t count the days, make the days count ;” “ It isn’t the mountains
you climb that wear you down, it’s the pebble in your shoe ;” “ Service to others is the rent
you pay for your room here on earth ;” and “Grass grows, birds fly, waves pound the
sand, I beat people up .”
Mayor Levine passed the gavel to Vice-Mayor Malakoff, making her the presiding officer
over the meeting. Mayor Levine made the motion to approve the resolution; seconded by
Commissioner Arriola. Voice-vote: 6-0. Absent: Commissioner Rosen Gonzalez.
Jimmy Morales, City Manager, explained that it is now up to the County to approve the
co-naming of Convention Center Drive.
Mayor Levine thanked South Street Boxing.
Handout or Reference Materials:
1. Ad 1242 published in The Miami Herald;
2. Letter from Muhammad Ali’s wife, Lonnie Ali, regarding Convention Center Drive’s co-
naming;
3. Letter from Lennox Lewis regarding Convention Center Drive’s co-naming.
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9:24:50 a.m.
NEW ITEM
R9A DISCUSS RESCHEDULING THE DECEMBER 5, 2016 SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
CITY COMMISSION, RELATING TO THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD
RECOMMENDATION THAT HISTORIC DESIGNATION REPORTS BE PREPARED
REGARDING THE NORTH SHORE LOCAL HISTORIC DISTRICT AND THE
NORMANDY ISLES LOCAL HISTORIC DISTRICT.
Commissioner Alemán
ACTION: Discussion held. Item approved by acclamation. The December 9 Commission
Workshop on Affordable Housing will be rescheduled to a later date. A Special Meeting
of the City Commission is scheduled for December 9 at 12:00 noon, in the event that the
City Commission needs to further discuss or take action on the North Beach historic
designation process that will commence during the December 5, 2016 Special Meeting
of the City Commission. Thomas Mooney to handle. Office of the City Clerk to
advertise the new Special Commission meeting.
Commissioner Alemán stated that there is a Special Commission Meeting on December
5 to discuss the Local Historic Designation versus the Conservation District
Establishment in North Beach. The purpose of the December 5 meeting is to explore the
difference between the Planning Department and Historic Preservation Board
recommendations. Any action to approve a recommendation would require a 5/7 vote,
and given that the Mayor will be out of town that day, it may be difficult to reach the
required votes. Commissioner Alemán was originally considering requesting that the
December 5, 2016 Special Commission Meeting be rescheduled to December 6, 2016,
but Commissioner Arriola will not be able to attend. Commissioner Alemán wishes to
propose rescheduling the December 9 Commission Workshop on Affordable Housing to
a later date, and replace it with a Special Meeting of the City Commission to take action
on the December 5 meeting recommendations.
Mayor Levine approved of Commissioner Alemán’s suggestion.
Commissioner Arriola stated that the meeting could be held on December 6, but he does
not guarantee he can make it, as he expects his son to be born on that day.
Raul Aguila, City Attorney, stated that the December 5 Special Meeting of the City
Commission will be for discussion and possibly take action, but another Special Meeting
of the City Commission would be reserved for December 9 in case the December 5
meeting needs to be continued. There is sufficient time to advertise these meetings.
Rafael Granado, City Clerk, stated that the December 5 Special Meeting of the City
Commission will be advertised in the Miami Herald this Thursday, December 1; and the
December 9 meeting change will be advertised in the Miami Herald on Sunday,
December 4.
City Attorney Aguila clarified the motion is to defer the Commission Workshop on
Affordable Housing scheduled for December 9, and instead schedule an additional
Special Meeting of the City Commission on that day, in the event that the City
Commission needs to discuss or take action on the North Beach historic designation
process. He added that the reason for these two meetings is that December 10 would
mark the 60 th day of the Historic Preservation Board’s recommendation. The City
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Commission has the ability to amend the Historic Preservation Board’s recommendation
with regard to the designation and boundaries during that 60-day window. If action is
taken, the City Commission will be authorizing Planning and Zoning staff to proceed with
the designation report based on the recommendation.
Vice-Mayor Malakoff stated that it is her understanding that the December 5 meeting will
have presentations from, among others, the Historic Preservation Board, Planning
Board, Design Review Board, etc.
City Attorney Aguila confirmed Vice-Mayor Malakoff’s statement as it was the direction
given at the last City Commission meeting.
City Clerk Granado stated that the advertisement mentioned that these board members
would be present at the December 5 meeting. City Clerk Granado clarified that the
December 9 meeting will be at noon.
Item adopted by acclamation.
Meeting adjourned at 9:32:15 a.m.
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