June 30th NCAC AgendaNeighborhood/Community Affairs Committee Meeting
City Hall, Commission Chambers, 3rd Floor, 1700 Convention Center Drive
June 30, 2017 - 10:00 AM
Commissioner Micky Steinberg, Chair
Commissioner Michael Grieco, Vice-Chair
Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez, Member
Commissioner John Elizabeth Aleman, Alternate
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O L D BUS I NESS
1.D ISCUSS T HE PLACEM EN T O F FARAH SERVICE EUE SPO R T S EQ UIPM ENT AT DIFFEREN T
LOCAT IO NS T HROUGHO U T T H E CI T Y
November 9, 2016 - C 4 A
Spons ored by C ommissioner Arriola
Parks and R ecreation
2.D ISCUSSIO N REGARDIN G T H E CREAT I ON O F A M IAM I BEAC H HALL O F FAME AND
ESTABLI SHI NG CRIT ERI A PLAC EM ENT AND SELECT I ON PR OCESS
January 11, 2017 - R 9 R
Spons ored by C ommissioner S teinberg
Tourism, C ulture, and Economic D evelopment
3.D ISCUSSIO N REGARDIN G T H E CI T Y O F M IAMI BEAC H B R AN DING - MUNI CIPAL LOG O
February 8, 2017 - R 9 E
Marketing and C ommunications
4.D ISCUSSIO N TO EXPLO R E PLACING CAM ERAS ON EVERY CO RNER O F T HE M XE (M IXED
U SE ENT ERTAINMENT ) DI ST R ICT AND O N T HE BEAC H WALK, AND INSTALLING EM ER GEN CY
AC T I VAT I ON BO XES ALO N G T H E BEACHWALK
Marc h 1, 2017 - C 4 P
Spons ored by Vice-Mayor R osen Gonz alez
Polic e
5.D ISCUSSIO N REGARDIN G FDO T RECONST RUCT ION O F ALTO N ROAD-T REES
Marc h 1, 2017 - R 7 X
Public Works
6.D ISCUSSIO N REGARDIN G T H E EAST VENET I AN BASC U LE BRI DGE
Marc h 1, 2017 - R 9 V
Spons ored by C ommissioner S teinberg
Transportation
7.D ISCUSSIO N REGARDIN G A NO PANHANDLI NG ZONE O N LINCO LN ROAD
April 26, 2017 - C 4 Q
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Spons ored by C ommissioner Alemán and C ommissioner Malakoff
O ffice of Housing and C ommunity S ervic es / P olice / O ffice of the C ity Attorney
8.D ISCUSSIO N REGARDIN G T H E I NSTALLAT I ON OF LANDSC API NG BY T HE MURAN O AT
PO RTOFI NO CO NDOMINI U M ALO NG T HE PUBLIC BAYWALK ADJACENT TO T HE M IAM I
B EACH MARI NA
April 26, 2017 - C 4 S
Tourism, C ulture, and Economic D evelopment
Status: Deferred to the July 28, 2017 NCAC meeting.
9.D ISCUSSIO N REGARDIN G T H E CI T Y ENGAG ING IN A T RAFFI C ST UDY WIT H T HE FLO R IDA
D EPART MENT O F T RAN SPORTAT I ON (FDOT ) TO SEE IF REM OVI NG T HE I-95 EXPRESS
LANES WILL IMPROVE T H E FLO W OF T RAFFIC NORT H B OUND AND WEST BOUND
April 26, 2017 - C 4 W
Spons ored by Vice-Mayor R osen Gonz alez
Transportation
NE W BUS I NESS
10.D ISCUSSIO N REGARDIN G ST UDENT S FROM MIAM I B EACH SENI OR HI GH SCHOOL
SM O KING M ARIJUANA OUT SI D E T HE SCHOO L IN T H E M O R N ING BY T HE COLLINS C AN AL
May 17, 2017 - R 9 AD
Spons ored by Vice-Mayor R osen Gonz alez
O rganiz ational D evelopment / P olice D epartment
11.D ISCUSSIO N REGARDIN G CO N SI DERAT IO N OF A T RAFFI C ST UDY FOR T HE CORNER OF
79T H ST REET AND COLLI N S AVENUE
June 7, 2017 - C 4 C
Spons ored by C ommissioner Alemán
Transportation
Status: Deferred to the July 28, 2017 NCAC meeting.
12.D ISCUSSIO N REGARDIN G T H E RENAM ING OF NORT H SHO R E O PEN SPACE PARK TO
N ORT H BEACH O CEANSI D E PARK
June 7, 2017 - C 4 D
Spons ored by C ommissioner Alemán
Parks and R ecreation
Q U A R T ERLY CRI M E U PDATE
13.QUART ERLY CRI M E UPDAT E
April 13, 2011 - R 9 D
Spons ored by C ommissioner Grieco
Polic e
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O L D B U S IN E S S 1.
COMMIT T EE MEMORANDUM
T O: Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee Members
F R OM:Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
D AT E: June 30, 2017
SUB J ECT:DI S CUSS T H E PLACE MENT OF FAR A H S ERV I C E EUE S PORTS E QUI P MENT
AT DI F F ERENT L OCATI ON S T HROU GHO U T THE CI TY
HI S TO RY:
At the J une 29, 2016 P arks and R ecreational F acilities Advisory B oard meeting, F arah S ervice presented their
U rban S ports E quipment (“U S E ”, formerly known as “E U E ”) to the board members. U S E is sports-use
equipment with stretching and fitness functions, equipped with a digital panel for advertisements and information
(E xhibit A). C omposed of stainless steel, it has a digital sign and is installed on a durable deck. T he U S E
equipment provides the opportunity for people to engage in various outdoor physical activities for free.
T he company offered to have this equipment installed at no cost to the C ity, and would be responsible for all the
required maintenance and replacements. P er F arah S ervice, the cost of the fixtures and maintenance is offset by
advertising on the digital panel. A pilot program proposal would not include advertising in year one.
T he P arks and R ecreational F acilities Board unanimously motioned to recommend a pilot program of ten units to
be dispersed throughout the C ity, as the P arks and R ecreation D epartment sees fit (E xhibit B ).
At the N ovember 9, 2016 C ity C ommission meeting, a referral to the N eighborhoods/C ommunity Affairs
C ommittee (“N C AC ”) was made to discuss the placement of U S E at different locations throughout the City.
At the M arch 1, 2017 N C AC meeting, the C ommittee members directed staff to work with the P rocurement
D epartment to identify other vendors that may be able to provide the same equipment/service. S ince then, the
P arks and R ecreation D epartment worked with the P rocurement D epartment on identifying a scope for Request
for I nformation (“R F I ”) for C ompact Fitness E quipment S tations.
R F I 2017-216-W G (E xhibit C ) was publicly noticed for the purpose of interested parties to submit information
on outdoor fitness equipment options, which they deemed would meet the goals of expanding fitness
opportunities on rights-of-way, street ends and small public spaces. T he option for a display board for advertising
and public service announcements was also included for consideration. T he C ity received four submittals in
response to the issued R F I .
ANALY S I S:
After comparing F arah S ervice’s proposal with submittals received through the R F I process, it is recommended
to proceed with the U S E outdoor fitness equipment provided by Farah S ervice. S ome of the leading factors
behind the recommendation are equipment/exercise options, zero cost to the C ity for installation and maintenance
of the equipment, compact dimensions and material selection.
I f approved, ten fitness stations will be installed throughout the C ity based on mutually agreed upon locations,
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have no financial impact on the City for the entire length of the program and would not include any advertising in
year one.
T he P arks and R ecreation Department will develop the initial list of locations to be proposed by the C ity.
D uring the one-year pilot program, no commercial advertisement would be allowed. After the tenth month of the
pilot program, the Administration will provide the C ity C ommission with an analysis and recommendation as to
the program’s success. At which time, the C ity may opt to engage in a long-term relationship with F arah S ervice
to include additional units and commercial advertising, or terminate the program and have all units removed by
the vendor at no cost to the C ity.
CO N C L U SI ON:
C ommittee vote on sending to the C ity C ommission recommending a waiver of the formal bidding requirement
and authorize C ity Administration to negotiate and enter into an agreement with F arah S ervice, at no cost to the
C ity, for the installation and maintenance of U S E outdoor fitness equipment located throughout the C ity as part
of a one-year pilot program without commercial advertising.
AT TA C H MENTS:
De scription Ty pe
Exhibit A - USE Sports Equipment Station Example Other
Exhibit B - Parks and Recreational Facilities Board Motion Other
Exhibit C - RFI-2017-216-WG and Responses Other
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The USE is a sports equipment with stretching
and fitness functions.
Composed of stainless steel, installed on a
durable deck, the furniture brings to the city
streets the opportunity of people to
practice physical activities outdoors for
free.
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Specifications
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Materials
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Combat sedentary lifestyles and improve health in the big cities;
Offer the opportunity of creating free health projects easily accessible
to all;
USE fits everywhere in the city such as squares, beaches, sidewalks
and parks;
Encouraging physical activity;
Occupation of public spaces for performing exercises.
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First USE installed in Miami – 5400 Ponce de Leon BLVD, Miami - FL
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Artistic Simulation | Ocean Drive, Miami Beach
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Artistic Simulation | Ocean Drive, Miami Beach
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MIAMI BEACH
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
NO. LTC # 290-2016 LETTER TO COMMISSION
TO:Mayor Philip Levine and Members o he City Co/mission
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager 1 _
DATE: July 5, 2016
SUBJECT: PARKS & RECREATIONAL FACILITIES ADVISORY BOARD MOTIONS
The purpose of this Letter to Commission (LTC) is to inform the Mayor and Commission of
three motions passed by the Parks and Recreational Facilities Advisory Board at its meeting
of June 29, 2016.
1. BACKGROUND:
Farah Service, a sustainable infrastructure company which markets social and
environmental responsibility and alternative media, has been in talks with the Parks and
Recreation Department to install outdoor exercising stations across the City. Made of
stainless steel, these stations are equipped with a digital panel for advertisements. The
company has offered to have equipment installed without any costs to the City, and will be
responsible for all required maintenance and replacements.
MOTION: THE PARKS AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES ADVISORY BOARD
RECOMMENDS A PILOT PROGRAM OF 10 UNITS TO BE DISPERSED AMONG THE
CITY AS THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT SEES FIT.
MOTION MADE BY: Chris Growald
MOTION SECONDED BY: Paul Stein
MOTION PASSES: 10-0 (Motion Passes)
MEMBERS PRESENT FOR MOTION: Jenifer Caplan, Robert Gonzalez, Jonathan Groff,
Chris Growald, Carolina Jones, Wil Martinez, Lori Nieder, Stephanie Rosen, Eliane Soffer
Siegel and Paul Stein.
2. BACKGROUND:
The Parks and Recreational Facilities Advisory Board discussed coexistence within the
City, and agreed that Miami Beach should celebrate and commemorate its inclusiveness
by way of renaming a park "Tolerance Park".
MOTION: THE PARKS AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES ADVISORY BOARD
RECOMMENDS CHANGING THE NAME OF BANYAN PARK TO TOLERANCE PARK.
MOTION MADE BY: Robert Gonzalez
MOTION SECONDED BY: Jonathan Groff
MOTION PASSES: 10-0 (Motion Passes)
MEMBERS PRESENT FOR MOTION: Jenifer Caplan, Robert Gonzalez, Jonathan Groff,
Chris Growald, Carolina Jones, Wil Martinez, Lori Nieder, Stephanie Rosen, Eliane Soffer
Siegel and Paul Stein.
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3. BACKGROUND:
The Parks and Recreational Facilities Advisory Board discussed the iconic lifeguard
stands on the beach and iconic structures at parks in other cities. The Board agreed the
City should commission a functional art park with a non-traditional play structure at a park.
MOTION: THE PARKS AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES ADVISORY BOARD
RECOMMENDS THE DESIGN AND EQUIPMENT OF A PARK BE UNIQUE TO THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH AND AS AN EXAMPLE, FOLLOW THE DESIGN OF THE
MONSTRUM THEMATIC PLAYGROUNDS.
MOTION MADE BY: Jonathan Groff
MOTION SECONDED BY: Carolina Jones
MOTION PASSES: 9-0 (Motion Passes)
MEMBERS PRESENT FOR MOTION: Jenifer Caplan, Robert Gonzalez, Jonathan Groff,
Chris Growald, Carolina Jones, Wil Martinez, Lori Nieder, Stephanie Rosen and Eliane
Soffer Siegel.
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RFI Respondents
Greenfields Outdoor
Fitness
Kenguru Pro
Play 4 Life
Xccent Fitness
Request for Information
for Compact Multi-Exercise Equipment
Interested parties should submit information on
equipment options which meet the goals of:
Expanding fitness opportunities on rights of
way, street ends and small public spaces.
Equipment should be platform based and
have an approximate footprint of 15’ X 10’.
Equipment should be attractive to residents
and visitors and inspire physical fitness.
Options for display boards for advertising
and public service announcements may be
considered, however submittals must include a
non-advertising/display option.
Emphasis should be given to those products
that are unique or iconic in nature.
Specifications
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Greenfields Outdoor Fitness
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Kenguru Pro
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Play 4 Life
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Xccent Fitness
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O L D B U S IN E S S 2.
COMMIT T EE MEMORANDUM
T O: Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee Members
F R OM:Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
D AT E: June 30, 2017
SUB J ECT:DI S CUSSI O N RE GARDI NG THE CREATI O N O F A MI A MI BEACH H A L L OF
FA ME AND E STABLI S H I N G CRI T ERI A PLACE MENT AND SELE C T I ON
P R OCESS
HI S TO RY:
T his item was first presented at the January 11, 2017 C ity C ommission meeting and was referred to the
N eighborhood and C ommunity Affairs Committee (N C AC ). T he discussion for a H all of F ame arose due to the
amount of individuals that have come forward seeking a means of memorializing prominent figures who have
shaped the M iami B each community. S everal options were discussed at the J anuary 11, 2017 C ity C ommission
meeting on how the H all of F ame could be organized. T he C ity C ommission suggested Administration look at an
option within C ity H all or an imprint memorialization in front of the M iami B each C onvention C enter. T he C ity
C ommission also asked Administration to create a selection criteria and nomination process. T he discussion of a
H all of Fame was generated as a way to honor and acknowledge individuals whose efforts have enhanced the
heritage and cultural landscape of the City of M iami B each.
T he City Commission directed Administration to explore two different options to display or activate the proposed
M iami B each H all of F ame. T he first option would be to designate a location within C ity H all, creating a Hall of
F ame wall with a photo and small plaque of the inductee, similar to that of M iami B each S enior H igh. T he
second option presented at the C ity Commission meeting was to have a ceremony similar to the one in front of
the G rauman’s C hinese T heater in L os Angeles, where inductees imprint their hands and feet, and sign a wet
slab of concrete creating a permanent imprint of all inductees.
I n addition, the C ity C ommission directed Administration to devise the nomination and selection criteria for the
intended M iami B each H all of F ame.
O n F ebruary 17, 2017 the N C AC referred the item to the M arch 17, 2017 N C AC meeting with the addition of
an option that incorporates a digital hall of fame, and noting that a cement imprint would only be possible for
honorees who are currently alive, thereby excluding a good number of Miami B each notables. At the M arch 17,
2017 N C AC meeting, the N C AC discussed possible solutions for creating a selection committee, adopting
criteria for Hall of F ame nominees and selecting a location. T he item was referred for further discussion to the
April 21, 2017 N C AC and was deferred until the J une 30, 2017 N C AC meeting.
ANALY S I S:
Administration has concluded its research on selection criteria on other municipalities similar in population, as
well as major metropolitan cities within the United S tates to better understand how they conduct their selection
and nomination process for their respective halls of fame.
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M ost major cities do not have an all-inclusive hall of fame, but focus predominately on athletics or a specific
group of individuals who have contributed to the history and heritage of their city. T here are also statewide halls
of fame that honor individuals; for example, the state of C alifornia has a hall of fame program for the state,
which was established in 2006 by the C alifornia M useum and former First L ady M aria S hriver to honor
legendary people who embody C alifornia’s innovative spirit and have made their mark on history. T here is also
the example of the C ity of Austin, Texas that created a hall of fame for prominent women within the city that
have broken through barriers and bettered the lives of women and girls in the community.
R eco mmendatio n:
S taff has conducted extensive research on both local and national models for creating a H all of F ame. As follows
are recommendations for establishing a selection committee, adopting H all of F ame nominee eligibility
requirements and implementing a nominating process:
1. Selection C ommittee
C reate a nine member C ommission-appointed S election C ommittee for the H all of F ame, plus two at large
members of the local community.
A ppoi ntees would be knowledgeable i n the followi ng fi elds of experti se:
1. Business
2. E ducation
3. Arts & E ntertainment
4. P hilanthropy
5. Sports
6. P ublic S ervice
7. L iterature/H istory
2. H all of F ame E ligibility
A person would be eligible for induction to the C ity of M iami B each H all of F ame if that person meets any or all
of the following criteria:
· H ad some significant impact on the city as a whole/made a lasting impact on the C ity.
· H ad significant ties to the C ity including:
Born i n M i ami B each
Made M i ami B each hi s/her place of resi dence or busi ness
Made a posi ti ve and lasti ng i mpact on M i ami B each
3. N omination P rocess
Nomination packages would include the following:
A letter of nomination, sent to the City Clerk listing the nominee's name; submission of a biography that lists the reason for the
nomination; and a list of the major accomplishment(s) of the nominee and how they relate to the City of Miami Beach.
As part of the nominating package, nominators must identify themselves and their relationship to the
nominee. Additional support letters from other individuals supporting the nomination could be included.
All required items in the nomination package would be vetted and confirmed by the City Clerk’s office, including a review for
any missing or incorrect information. Nominators would be given a grace period by which to correct any missing or incorrect
items, and then a drop dead date by which the nominating package must be complete.
Once complete and vetted by the City C lerk, this nomination package would be sent to the office of
Tourism, C ulture, and E conomic Development, where staff would serve as liaison to the H all of F ame
S election C ommittee.
T he Selection C ommittee would determine how many inductees to recommend each year. P otentially,
three inductees each, with at least one induction being a posthumous honor.
T he Selection C ommittee would then make their recommendations to the C ommission, and the
C ommission would ratify the annual inductees.
T he City would establish a repeating selection process and annual date at which time an event to induct
new honorees would take place each year. T he annual process is recommended as follows:
o June 1st – 30th N omination packages submitted to the C ity C lerk. D eadline for
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submissions is June 30th of each year.
o July- F irst R eview M eeting of the S election Committee
o August- S econd Review and R ecommendation M eeting of the S election C ommittee
o September- S election C ommittee R ecommendations P resented to C ity C ommission for
R atification
o November- Annual event to I nduct N ew H onorees
CO N C L U SI ON:
Administration seeks the C ommittee’s direction in creating a S election Committee for the M iami B each H all of
F ame, adopting criteria for H all of Fame nominees, selecting a location for this permanent installment, and
determining the method of display.
D ue to the reoccurring cost of each induction ceremony and potential for a digital element, should the N C AC
recommend proceeding with the H all of F ame initiative, a funding source will need to be identified through the
annual budget development process.
AT TA C H MENTS:
De scription Ty pe
Hall of Fame Exhibit 1 Memo
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EXHIBIT 1: MBCC Floorplan and Elevation
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O L D B U S IN E S S 3.
COMMIT T EE MEMORANDUM
T O: Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee Members
F R OM:Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
D AT E: June 30, 2017
SUB J ECT:DI S CUSSI O N RE GARDI NG THE CI TY OF M I A MI BE A CH BRA N D I N G -
MUNI CI PAL LO GO
ANALY S I S:
Discussion at committee.
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O L D B U S IN E S S 4.
COMMIT T EE MEMORANDUM
T O: Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee Members
F R OM:Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
D AT E: June 30, 2017
SUB J ECT:DI S CUSSI O N TO EX PLOR E PLACI N G C A M ERAS ON E V ERY CO R N ER OF T H E
MX E (MI XED U SE E N T ERTAI NMENT) D I STRI CT AND ON T HE BE A C H WALK,
AND I NSTA L L I N G EME R GE NCY ACT I VAT I ON B OX ES AL ONG T H E
BE ACHWAL K
KE Y I N T ENDE D OUT CO M E:
Enhance Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness
HI S TO RY:
At the M arch 1, 2017 C ommission meeting this item was dual referred to the N eighborhood/C ommunity Affairs
C ommittee and the F inance & C itywide P rojects C ommittee. I n response to the C ommission’s direction, and in
order to provide both C ommittees with an update on progress, this memorandum summarizes the key issues,
activities to date, future challenges and approximate costs. W hile the title of the referral from the C ommission
includes the installation of E mergency Activation B oxes, implementation of such boxes will require a completely
different survey and plan, and work has therefore not yet commenced on this aspect.
ANALY S I S:
T he City of M iami B each currently has a camera system consisting of 42 cameras. T hey are a highly effective
tool in preventing, responding to, and investigating crimes. T hey are invaluable in providing an overview of traffic
flow and also the monitoring of crowds during peak periods and special events e.g. M emorial D ay Weekend. T he
M iami B each P olice D epartment (M B P D ) conducted several site surveys to establish the existing infrastructure
pertinent to the camera requirements, and to identify additional requirements to establish the wider camera
coverage required i.e. ‘cameras on every corner of the M X E D istrict and on the beachwalk’.
As a result of the site surveys a preliminary plan was drawn up. Attachment ‘A’ is a complete map of the M X E
D istrict with existing and proposed cameras. T he plan is broken down into three areas as shown below. E ach of
these has different challenges in terms of the power supply and existing infrastructure.
Ocean D rive / L ummus P ark / Seawall (A ttachment ‘B ’)
T he M B P D is currently in the process of revamping the O cean D rive deployment of cameras – this is
P hase 2 of the initial camera deployment. T he older cameras are being replaced with newer cameras which
will provide more extensive views and a greater coverage area. T he older cameras will not be withdrawn
from service but will be relocated to other locations that require cameras for traffic flow coverage.
T he poles along the east side of O cean D rive already have receptacles on them for holiday lighting – this
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provides power for cameras. H owever, the rest of the poles around Lummus P ark and the Seawall area do
not have this type of power infrastructure built in. T he plan therefore includes this.
T he P ublic Works D epartment currently has plans to upgrade all of the black decorative poles within
L ummus P ark for new poles which will have some additional lighting control features. T he diagram of the
new devices is included as Attachment ‘C ’. A cost assessment will be done to add power receptacles and
the provision of continuous power - these are essential to enable the operation of the proposed cameras.
T here are currently two white test poles at 9th S treet and L ummus P ark which have proved to be highly
effective. T here is also a backhaul point at the same location which the P arks D epartment and P ublic
Works D epartment are working with Florida P ower and L ight (F P L) to get power restored to.
C o llins Avenue (A ttachment ‘D ’)
T he F lorida D epartment of T ransportation (F D O T ) has changed most of the poles from 6th Street to 15th
Street, and almost all of them have continuous power. T he P ublic Works D epartment will be assisting with
the poles on 5th S treet and 16th S treet north. M ost of the intersections in the relevant section of C ollins
Avenue do not however have multiple street lights and, as such, only one camera can be used at each
intersection as opposed to the target of two.
Washingto n Avenue (A ttachment ‘E’)
T his is probably by far the most complex corridor to deploy cameras to. E very pole from 5th Street to 16th
Street is a decretive pole, does not have continuous power, the power voltage is 480v and they do not have
receptacles. T his will therefore require a great deal of work by the P ublic Works D epartment. S pun
aluminum poles are located in the center median and act as access points to backhaul the data. H owever,
the center median is not a good location for the cameras as the median is surrounded by palm trees and the
poles are primarily 50-100 feet away from the intersections. T he height of the current decorative poles on
the sidewalks was also noted as an issue of concern as they are only as tall as M iami-D ade transit buses,
and shorter than the double decker tour buses and semi-tractor trailers – this would create intermittent
disruption to the data signal. T his issue is addressed in the preliminary design of the project but a mock test
should be conducted prior to full scale deployment.
E ach camera costs between $5,000 and $6,000. T his amount includes not just the camera, but also required
ancillaries such as antennas, brackets, software licenses and other similar items. H owever, the hardware and
basic installation are the least expensive part of the process. I t is the infrastructure required to utilize the cameras,
and to transfer the data provided by them, that represents the biggest challenge in terms of cost and execution. O f
particular note is that, as the system expands, so does the requirement for the transfer of data. T he transfer of
data over radio waves will effectively multiply by a factor of 10 - the current system will simply not be able to
cope with the increase. I n addition, and as documented in the area breakdown above, each area has different
requirements due to the existing infrastructure in them. I t is therefore not possible to give an accurate estimate of
total costs at the current time. T he additional 62 cameras will cost approximately $350,000. T he supporting
infrastructure cost will range from approximately $200,000 (expansion of the current radio wave system) to $6
million (installation of fiber optic cables). T he latter option would be by far best in terms of service but is
substantially more. T he cost of the expansion in its totality will therefore range from $550,000 to over $6
million.
CO N C L U SI ON:
T he expansion of the camera system in the M X E D istrict will significantly enhance the security and safety of the
area, however, this enhancement will come at a substantial financial cost.
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AT TA C H MENTS:
De scription Ty pe
Attachment A - MXE camera - full map Other
Attachment B - Ocean Dr Other
Attachment C - Lummus Park new light pole Other
Attachment D - Collins Ave Other
Attachment E - Washington Ave Other
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O L D B U S IN E S S 5.
COMMIT T EE MEMORANDUM
T O: Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee Members
F R OM:Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
D AT E: June 30, 2017
SUB J ECT:DI S CUSSI O N RE GARDI NG FDOT RECO N STRUCTI ON OF ALTON R OAD-TRE ES
ANALY S I S:
T he Florida D epartment of T ransportation (F D O T ) is in the late design stages of the reconstruction of Alton
R oad (S R 907) from M ichigan Avenue to 63rd S treet. C onstruction is expected to begin in 2020. D uring the
design of the project, the C ity had requested that F D O T save all of the existing canopy trees along this roadway.
T he City had also requested that F D O T raise the roadway to a minimum crown elevation of 3.7 N AVD in
accordance with the C ity C ommission amended S torm Water M anagement M aster P lan.
F D O T conducted an inventory of the existing trees. D uring design it was determined that many trees will be
significantly impacted by the new roadway elevation. F D O T staff is requesting direction from the C ity to
proceed in one of two directions:
1) S ave all of the existing trees to the maximum extent practicable which may limit the extent of increasing the
roadway elevation during the reconstruction; or
2) Allow many of the existing mature trees to be removed. D ue to the overhead power lines, replacement trees of
similar type may not be allowed to be replanted in the location of where the mature large canopy trees existed.
R egardless, the D epartment of P ublic Works will work with F D O T to save as many trees as possible during the
process but in the event that they must make a choice, F D O T has requested some direction on this matter.
To gauge the residents’ opinion with regards to this project, the attached project information (E xhibit A) has been
distributed door-to-door by the C ity to inform residents and address any of their issues or questions. I n addition,
there was a public meeting on T uesday, May 23, 2017 at 6 pm at the M iami B each G olf C lub at 2301 Alton
R oad to discuss the project and take questions from the public.
F ollowing the meeting, a survey was conducted. T he survey results and opinions expressed are attached as
E xhibit B .
To summarize the public outreach efforts completed to date:
- P hysical letter/meeting invites sent to (352) homes: M ay 1
- D oor to door outreach to (352) homes: M ay 3, 4, 5
- D igital outreach via email by H M L Outreach
- D igital meeting invite via N extD oor website
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- P ublic M eeting: M ay 22 at M iami Beach Golf C lub
- P hysical mailer/survey call to action sent to (352) homes: M ay 25
CO N C L U SI ON:
T he following is presented to the members of the Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee for
discussion and further direction.
AT TA C H MENTS:
De scription Ty pe
Exhibit A Other
Exhibit B Other
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O L D B U S IN E S S 6.
COMMIT T EE MEMORANDUM
T O: Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee Members
F R OM:Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
D AT E: June 30, 2017
SUB J ECT:DI S CUSSI O N RE GARDI NG THE EAS T V E N ETI AN B A SCULE B R I D GE
ANALY S I S:
Discussion at committee.
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O L D B U S IN E S S 7.
COMMIT T EE MEMORANDUM
T O: Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee Members
F R OM:Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
D AT E: June 30, 2017
SUB J ECT:DI S CUSSI O N RE GARDI NG A NO PAN H A N D L I N G ZONE ON L I NCO L N ROA D
ANALY S I S:
Discussion at committee.
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O L D B U S IN E S S 9.
COMMIT T EE MEMORANDUM
T O: Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee Members
F R OM:Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
D AT E: June 30, 2017
SUB J ECT:DI S CUSSI O N RE GARDI NG THE CI TY ENG A GI NG I N A TRAFF I C S T U D Y WI T H
THE FLORI DA DE PARTME N T OF TR A N SP ORTATI ON (FDOT) TO S EE I F
RE MOV I NG T H E I-95 E XP R ES S L ANE S WI L L I MPROV E T HE FLO W O F
TRAFFI C NO R T H B OUND AND WESTBO U N D
ANALY S I S:
Discussion at committee.
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N E W B U S IN E S S 10.
COMMIT T EE MEMORANDUM
T O: Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee Members
F R OM:Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
D AT E: June 30, 2017
SUB J ECT:DI S CUSSI O N RE GARDI NG S T UDEN T S F R OM MI A MI BE ACH SE N I OR H I GH
S C HOOL SM OKI NG MARI J UANA OU T SI DE THE S C H OOL I N T H E M ORNI NG BY
THE COL L I NS CANAL
KE Y I N T ENDE D OUT CO M E:
Achieve Educational (K-12) Excellence
HI S TO RY:
At the May 17, 2017 Commission meeting, item R9 AD provided for a discussion regarding students
from Miami Beach Senior High School smoking marijuana outside the school in the morning by the
Collins Canal.
ANALY S I S:
M iami-D ade C ounty P ublic S chools currently has drug and alcohol education as part of the health education
curriculum that is integrated into physical education classes. All middle schools have a textbook to use when
implementing the curriculum. T he below link provides curriculum resources on substance abuse prevention for
grades 5 - 12: http://pe.dadeschools.net/substanceabuseprevention.asp
Additionally, M D C P S implements a Red R ibbon M onth in O ctober and I nformed F amilies C ampaigns
throughout the district. S tudent S ervices has programs that address substance abuse through their Trust office
(http://studentservices.dadeschools.net/trust/index.asp).
C urrent programs by grade level, although not all offered at public schools in M iami B each, are as follows:
E lementary S chool
D rug Abuse R esistance E ducation (D AR E ) – 5th grade curriculum
M iddle S chool
D rug and alcohol education is part of our health education curriculum that is integrated into physical
education. All middle schools have a textbook to use when implementing the curriculum. B elow is a link to
all of our curriculum resources on substance abuse prevention for grades 5 - 12:
http://pe.dadeschools.net/substanceabuseprevention.asp
S tudents Working Against Tobacco (S WAT ) – M iddle and High S chool
H igh S chool
S tudent S ervices has programs that address substance abuse through their T R U S T office
(http://studentservices.dadeschools.net/trust/index.asp).
Health I nformation P roject (H I P ) – H igh S chool
S tudent’s Against D estructive Decision (S AD D )- H igh S chool
S tudents Working Against Tobacco (S WAT ) – M iddle and H igh S chool
AAA P rom P romise C ampaign- H igh S chool
T R U S T C urriculum- M iddle and H igh S chool
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CO N C L U SI ON:
City administration will work with Miami Dade County Public Schools to support current program
implementation, and to identify best practice strategies to encourage drug prevention practices at all
public schools in Miami Beach.
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N E W B U S IN E S S 12.
COMMIT T EE MEMORANDUM
T O: Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee Members
F R OM:Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
D AT E: June 30, 2017
SUB J ECT:DI S CUSSI O N RE GARDI NG THE RENAMI NG O F NOR T H SHOR E OP EN SPA C E
PA RK TO NO R T H BE A C H OCEANSI DE PA R K
ANALY S I S:
At the J uly 13, 2016 C ommission meeting, C ommissioner J ohn E lizabeth Aleman referred a discussion item
regarding the renaming of N orth S hore O pen S pace P ark to the N eighborhood and C ommunity Affairs
C ommittee (N C AC ).
At the O ctober 21, 2016 N C AC meeting, the renaming was discussed and it was ultimately decided to go to the
P arks and R ecreational F acilities Advisory B oard for their feedback on the naming.
At the J anuary 12, 2017 P arks and R ecreational F acilities Advisory B oard meeting, the B oard recommended for
N orth Shore O pen S pace P ark to be renamed “N orth B each O ceanside P ark.” T he B oard feels since the C ity
of M iami Beach has a “South B each” and the C ity is working toward creating an identity for “N orth Beach,”
having the park name include “North B each” will assist and be consistent. O ther names mentioned were: “N orth
S hore Oceanfront P ark”, “N orth Shore Beachfront P ark” and “N orth Shore B each P ark.”
At the J anuary 27, 2017 N C AC meeting, the renaming of the park was moved to Commission without a
recommendation. T he overall feedback on the name of “N orth Beach Oceanside P ark” was positive; however,
discussion on keeping “N orth S hore” in the name versus “N orth B each” wasn’t agreed upon.
At the M ay 17, 2017 C ity C ommission meeting, a discussion was held and a motion was made by C ommissioner
John E lizabeth Aleman to rename North Shore Open S pace P ark as North Beach O ceanside P ark. T he motion
was seconded by C ommissioner R icky Arriola and was opposed by Vice-M ayor K risten R osen G onzalez,
C ommissioner M ichael G rieco and C ommissioner M ickey S teinberg.
At the June 7, 2017 C ity C ommission meeting, the item was referred to N C AC for further discussion.
CO N C L U SI ON:
Committee direction on the renaming of North Shore Open Space Park.
AT TA C H MENTS:
De scription Ty pe
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Exhibit A – LTC 025-2017 Parks and Recreational Facilities Advisory Board Motions Other
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MIAMI BEACH
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
NO. LTC# 025-2017 LETTER TO COMMISSION
TO: Mayor Philip Levine and Members of t e City Commi ion
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
DATE: January 13, 2017
SUBJECT: PARKS& RECREATIONAL FACILITI S ADVISORY BOARD MOTIONS
The purpose of this Letter to Commission (LTC) s to inform the Mayor and Commission of five motions passed
by the Parks and Recreational Facilities Advisory Board at its meeting of January 12, 2017:
MOTION 1:
Motion to allow each Parks and Recreational Facilities Advisory Board member (3) three telephone
appearances during board meetings and the 4th telephone appearance will be considered an absence.
Motion Made by: Lori Nieder
Motion Seconded by: Dana Turken
Motion Passes: 7-3 (Motion Passes)
Voted Against Motion: John Groff, Robert Gonzalez, and David Berger
Members Present for Motion: Carolina Jones (Chair), Dana Turken, David Berger, Jenifer Caplan,
Eliane Soffer Siegel, Robert Gonzalez, Jonathan Groff, Lori Nieder, Stephanie Rosen and Paul Stein.
Members Participating via Telephone: Lee Zimmerman
Members Absent for Motion: Chris Growald and Wil Martinez
MOTION 2:
The Parks and Recreational Facilities Advisory Board has reviewed the 30% Design Development Plan for the
Future Community Park (Former Par 3). The design of the finger lake and the placement in the center of the
park reduces the functional use of the park and accordingly the Board feels it is not in the best interest of the
City. The Parks and Recreational Facilities Advisory Board therefore recommends the reduction of the lake to
approximately one acre in a free form and placement in an area that maximizes flat green space.
Motion Made by: Jonathan Groff
Motion Seconded by: Paul Stein
Motion Passes: 10-0 (Motion Passes)
Members Present for Motion: Carolina Jones (Chair), Dana Turken, David Berger, Jenifer Caplan,
Eliane Soffer Siegel, Robert Gonzalez, Jonathan Groff, Lori Nieder, Stephanie Rosen and Paul Stein.
Members Participating via Telephone: Lee Zimmerman
Members Absent for Motion: Chris Growald and Wil Martinez
MOTION 3:
The Parks and Recreational Facilities Advisory Board recommends that the 20th and Alton Road Pocket Park
should include a unique art installation that serves as an interactive playground for children.
Motion Made by: Robert Gonzalez
Motion Seconded by: Stephanie Rosen
Motion Passes: 9-0 (Motion Passes)
Members Present for Motion: Carolina Jones (Chair), Dana Turken, David Berger, Eliane Soffer Siegel,
Robert Gonzalez, Jonathan Groff, Lori Nieder, Stephanie Rosen and Paul Stein.
Members Participating via Telephone: Lee Zimmerman
Members Absent for Motion: Jenifer Caplan, Chris Growald and Wil Martinez
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MOTION 4:
The Parks and Recreational Facilities Advisory Board recommends for North Shore Open Space Park to be
renamed "North Beach Oceanside Park." The board feels since the City of Miami Beach has a "South Beach"
and the City is working toward creating an identity for "North Beach," having the park name include "North
Beach"will assist and be consistent.
Other names mentioned were: "North Shore Oceanfront Park", "North Shore Beachfront Park" and "North
Shore Beach Park."
Motion Made by: David Berger
Motion Seconded by: Robert Gonzalez
Motion Passes: 8-1 (Motion Passes)
Voted Against Motion: Dana Turken
Members Present for Motion: Carolina Jones (Chair), Dana Turken, David Berger, Eliane Soffer Siegel,
Robert Gonzalez, Jonathan Groff, Lori Nieder, Stephanie Rosen and Paul Stein.
Members Participating via Telephone: Lee Zimmerman
Members Absent for Motion: Jenifer Caplan, Chris Growald and Wil Martinez
MOTION 5:
The Parks and Recreational Facilities Advisory Board recommends that staff explore the cost and feasibility of
having mosquito repellent dispensers at parks and other facilities throughout Miami Beach.
Motion Made by: Stephanie Rosen
Motion Seconded by: Carolina Jones
Motion Passes: 9-0 (Motion Passes)
Members Present for Motion: Carolina Jones (Chair), Dana Turken, David Berger, Eliane Soffer Siegel,
Robert Gonzalez, Jonathan Groff, Lori Nieder, Stephanie Rosen and Paul Stein.
Members Participating via Telephone: Lee Zimmerman
Members Absent for Motion: Jenifer Caplan, Chris Growald and Wil Martinez
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Q U AR T E R LY C R IME U P D ATE 13.
COMMIT T EE MEMORANDUM
T O: Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee Members
F R OM:Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
D AT E: June 30, 2017
SUB J ECT:QU ART ERLY C R I ME U PDATE
ANALY S I S:
Discussion at committee.
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