Homeless Committee Meeting Minutes 04.2023
Agenda
I. Call to order & Introductions, 2 min
Darren Cefalu, Chair
Action: Meeting called to order at 4:35 p.m. The following Committee members were present:
Darren Cefalu Tiffany Heckler
Charlotte Tomic Beatriz Herman
Corey Narson Karen Edelstein
II. Approval of Prior Meeting Minutes, 2 min
Darren Cefalu, Chair
Action: Motion to approve prior minutes made by Beatriz Hermann; seconded by Corey Narson. Unanimous
approval.
III. Q&A Session on Miami Beach Dunes
Samantha Tiffany-Environmental & Sustainability Department
**Please see attachment for summary of information provided by Environmental & Sustainability**
IV. COVID-19 Update
Janay Guerrero, Homeless Program Coordinator
The following update(s) were provided:
• Shelters still have their respective COVID-19 restrictions in place
• Reports have been status quo; no major outbreaks reported
V. Lazarus Project Update
Janay Guerrero, Homeless Program Coordinator
The following update(s) were provided:
• Lazarus Project continues to provide services to Miami Beach. One (1) client initially accepted mental
health treatment but later declined.
VI. Miami Beach Police Dept. presentation, 10 min
Sgt. Jerome Berrian, MBPD
The following update(s) were provided:
• Major encampment was closed last week in collaboration with Homeless Outreach Services Team
• Spring break has concluded, and officers have resumed regular operations
• Homeless Resource Unit has organized an early morning Beachwalk to address homeless-related
complaints from residents and to educate on services and efforts
VII. Homeless Outreach presentation, 10 min
Janay Guerrero, Homeless Program Coordinator, Housing & Community Services
The following update(s) were provided:
Committee on the Homeless
April 11, 2023
Virtual:
Zoom meeting location emailed/posted
4:30pm
• The Homeless Outreach Services Team participated in the annual Homeless Resource Fair hosted by
Favela Miami. The event resulted in educating 30+ homeless individuals on available services.
• For Fiscal Year 2023, the Homeless Outreach Services Team has facilitated 289 shelter placements, and
164 relocations.
VIII. Legendary Local Leader Nominations
• Committee will review application via website and nominate Local Leaders individually.
IX. Public Right to be Heard, 5 min
X. Adjourn, 1 min
Darren Cefalu, Chair
• Meeting adjourned at 5:33 p.m.
Next Meeting:
May 9, 2023
3:30pm
Virtual