QEC Agenda 11.19.2024COMMITTEE FOR QUALITY EDUCATION
City of Miami Beach Tuesday, November 19, 2024
James Orlowsky, Chairperson 9:00am-11:00am
AGENDA
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“The Committee of Quality Education was established in 1999 to guide the city’s efforts towards providing the best education possible in Miami
Beach schools. The committee is vested with the power and authority to make recommendations to the city commissions and to investigate, develop and carry out plans to promote and ensure the provision of quality education in Miami Beach schools.”
Location – City Manager’s Large Conference Room 1700 Convention Center Drive 4th Floor (City Hall)
Members: Rina Bass, Donielle Cohen, Laurie Kaye Davis, Chana Eisner, Evie Fernandez, Seth Guttenberg,
Miriam Haskell, Beverly Heller, Mary Keinath, Beth Edwards, Faiza Liban, James Orlowsky, Amy Ostroff,
Christine Perrin-Stocco, Jacquelynn Powers, Jonathan Rothman, Karen Fryd, Hayley Ross, Elizabeth Soto
Commissioners David Suarez and Alex Fernandez
City of Miami Beach Liaison: Dr Leslie Rosenfeld
Welcome & Introductions
Minutes approval for October 15, 2024
Status of Motions –
Commission Meeting items
1. C4R Referral (Meiner) NQLC and C4AE Referral (Richardson) MBSH Drop off and
Pick Up – February 25, 2022 Finance Meeting discussed. $175,000 recommended
as match to MDCPS and Miami Dade County – waiting on Transportation team
update
2. C4E MBSH Scoreboard STATUS – agreement fully executed and PO opened with I2
Visual
3. C7H Sept. 11 Commission Meeting Reso to negotiatate agreement with MDCPS
for use of MBFFK8 parking lots to fund future initiatives at MB public schools with
portion for MB schools and portion to MDCPS to use at their discretion
4. C7 AG May 15 Commission meeting A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, WAIVING DIRECT COST FEES
ASSOCIATED WITH USING THE CITY’S PARKS AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES UP TO
TWO (2) TIMES PER ELIGIBLE SCHOOL YEAR EACH SCHOOL YEAR FOR ALL ELIGIBLE
SCHOOLS (K-12) WITH ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP ON THE CITY’S COMMITTEE FOR
QUALITY EDUCATION. Commissioner David Suarez sponsored – Economic
Development FERC item not heard
5. C4P July 24, 2024 referral to referral to PSNQLC in September Polo Park and
MBNMS Fence discussion. Heard at October PSNQLC and approved. Returning to
December Commission
October 30, 2024 Commission Items
C2 B A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY MANAGER, PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) NO. 2024-274-DF, FOR SPEED
DETECTION CAMERA SYSTEM FOR SCHOOL ZONES; AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATION TO ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS WITH MODAXO TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT USA INC., AS THE TOP-RANKED PROPOSER; FURTHER, IF THE ADMINISTRATION IS NOT SUCCESSFUL IN NEGOTIATING AN AGREEMENT WITH MODAXO TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT USA INC., AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATION TO ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS WITH SENSYS GATSO USA, INC., AS THE SECOND RANKED PROPOSER; FURTHER, IF THE ADMINISTRATION IS NOT SUCCESSFUL IN NEGOTIATING AN AGREEMENT WITH SENSYS GATSO USA, INC., AUTHORIZING THE
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ADMINISTRATION TO ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS WITH JENOPTIK NORTH AMERICA, INC., AS THE THIRD RANKED PROPOSER; AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT UPON CONCLUSION OF SUCCESSFUL NEGOTIATIONS BY THE ADMINISTRATION. (POLICE) Applicable Area: Citywide
Procurement C7 C A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING, PURSUANT TO INVITATION TO NEGOTIATE (ITN) NO. 2023-338-ND, THE MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH AND GLOBAL SPECTRUM L.P. D/B/A SPECTRA VENUE MANAGEMENT D/B/A OVG360 (A DIVISION OF OAK VIEW GROUP) FOR THE MANAGEMENT AND OPERATION OF THE MIAMI BEACH CONVENTION CENTER AND CAMPUS SUBSTANTIALLY IN THE FORM ATTACHED TO THIS RESOLUTION; AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY CLERK TO FINALIZE AND EXECUTE THE MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT.
(b) Other Public Benefit(s) to be Provided bv Global Events (1) Each Fiscal Year during the
Term hereof, Global shall produce a minimum of five (5) events, including, but not limited
to, Senior events, a Teacher Appreciation Event, and other comparable size event(s) as
determined by the City, and shall be considered a City Use pursuant to Section 13.1(a), and
the City shall be responsible for any direct out-of[1]pocket (or other) expenses incurred in
connection with these events; provided, however, Global shall not be charged any expense
for utilities in connection with these events. ii. Events shall be free and open to the public,
and the Teacher Appreciation Event shall be open to all Miami Beach school teachers and
administrators
Economic Development Supplemental updated on 10/28/2024 (Draft Management Agreement) C7 E A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING, IN SUBSTANTIAL FORM, THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE MIAMI DADE COLLEGE FOUNDATION, INC. AND THE CITY TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH SCHOLARSHIP FUND FOR MIAMI BEACH RESIDENTS, WITH THE AMOUNT OF FUNDING FROM THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH AT $30,000 FOR THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR AND INCLUSION OF ADDITIONAL FUNDS FROM DONATIONS AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO FINALIZE AND EXECUTE ALL RELATED AGREEMENTS AND TO REASSESS THE SCHOLARSHIP DURING THE FY 2026 BUDGET PROCESS FOR FUNDING FOR SUBSEQUENT YEARS. Applicable Area: Citywide Education and Performance Initiatives
Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt Commissioner Joseph Magazine
Commissioner Laura Dominguez
C7 O A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2024-33030, WHICH ACCEPTED THE
RECOMMENDATION OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE, AT ITS MARCH 20, 2024 MEETING, AND AUTHORIZED THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND ACCEPT A DEED FROM THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA (SCHOOL BOARD) TRANSFERRING THE SCHOOL
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BOARD'S INTEREST IN THE TATUM WATERWAY WALKWAY AND SURROUNDING AREA LOCATED OUTSIDE THE PERIMETER FENCE OF BISCAYNE BEACH
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (SITE), SUBJECT TO THE SCHOOL BOARD'S APPROVAL, TO ALSO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AN EASEMENT FROM THE SCHOOL BOARD WHICH SHALL INCLUDE THE RIGHT TO IMPROVE THE SITE AND
DEVELOP THE CITY'S LIVING SHORELINE PROJECT, WITH THE ESSENTIAL TERMS OF THE NEGOTIATED EASEMENT BEING SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY THE CITY COMMISSION. Applicable Area: Middle Beach Public Works Commissioner Laura Dominguez C7 Z A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING A PARTNERSHIP WITH THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND MIAMI BEACH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (BEACH HIGH), FOR THE INITIATION OF A METAL DETECTOR PROGRAM, ON A PILOT PROGRAM BASIS, TO ENHANCE SCHOOL SAFETY THROUGH THE UTILIZATION OF METAL DETECTORS AT BEACH HIGH, WHICH WILL PROVIDE AN IMPORTANT ADDITIONAL LAYER OF PROTECTION FOR STUDENTS, STAFF, AND VISITORS; AND DIRECT THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO TAKE ANY ACTIONS NECESSARY TO FACILITATE THIS
PARTNERSHIP AND SUPPORT THE SUCCESSFUL IMPLEMENTATION OF A PILOT METAL DETECTOR PROGRAM; AND FURTHER, DIRECT THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY, THE SUPERINTENDENT OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS, AND THE PRINCIPAL OF MIAMI BEACH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL. Applicable Area: Citywide
City Attorney Mayor Steven Meiner C7 AA A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ALLOCATING $25,000 TO PRIDELINES, INC., A NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGN FOR LGBTQ YOUTH; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK AND CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE CITY’S STANDARD GRANT AGREEMENT WITH RESPECT TO THE FOREGOING. Applicable Area: Citywide City Attorney Commissioner Alex Fernandez
R7 E A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, FOLLOWING A DULY ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARING, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE AND OF THE ADMINISTRATION, AND WAIVING, BY 5/7TH VOTE, THE COMPETITIVE BIDDING REQUIREMENT, AS PERMITTED IN SECTION 82-39(A) OF THE CITY CODE, FINDING SAID WAIVER TO BE IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE CITY, AND APPROVING, IN SUBSTANTIAL FORM, AN AMENDED AND RESTATED LEASE AGREEMENT AMONG
THE CITY AND THE MIAMI BEACH REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (RDA) (COLLECTIVELY, LANDLORD) AND MOONLIGHTER FABLAB, INC. (TENANT), FOR USE OF APPROXIMATELY 7,655 SQUARE FEET OF RETAIL SPACE, LOCATED AT 1661
PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA (DEMISED PREMISES); SAID LEASE ADDING TWO ADDITIONAL RENEWAL TERMS: (1) A THREE-YEAR RENEWAL TERM, COMMENCING ON MAY 17, 2026 AND EXPIRING ON MAY 16, 2029, AND (2) A FINAL
RENEWAL TERM OF ONE (1) YEAR AND 364 DAYS, COMMENCING ON MAY 17, 2029
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AND EXPIRING ON MAY 15, 2031, TO ENABLE TENANT TO SECURE THE FUNDS NEEDED TO EXPAND PROGRAMMING AT THE DEMISED PREMISES; AND FURTHER
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO FINALIZE AND EXECUTE THE LEASE. JOINT CITY COMMISSION AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 2:25 p.m. Public Hearing Applicable Area: South Beach
Facilities and Fleet Management Commissioner Alex Fernandez
Education Compact
• Safety / Traffic –
• MBSH Drop Off Lane – County Commissioner Micky Steinberg to return in 6 months
• MDCPS School Operations school time start and end times (-MDCPS)
• Speed Detection Cameras – per Fernandez will determine if funds can be allocated to
education? School Crossing Guards?
• Communication
• School Board update – legislative issues update
• Feeder Pattern Update
• Title I process for determination and support by CMB via MB Magazine or Water Bills or
other ( Bonce to share information )
• Promote Housing and Community Development Services to support Title I eligibility
• Student Achievement
• STEAM Plus 2024-25 start date October 2024
• Parental Involvement/Family Support/Youth and Community Engagement
• Trust for Public Land – Biscayne Beach field partnership kick off September 26
• Technology
• STEM equipment for Charter/Private Schools next steps
• Teacher Recruitment/Retention
• Teach at the Beach – Substitute Teacher Incentive Program
• Teacher Appreciation Event May 2024 – awaiting responses from schools for preferred
date May 1 or 12
• Health / Mental Health
• Current mental health city support status and expansion for virtual health support
through MDCPS/Hazel Health (SPE, FF, NMS, BB)
• New Business / Announcement
• Washington Avenue Residential incentive (Suarez)
• 72nd Street Community Center October 30 Discussion
• Safe Space – Pridelines
• SRYC programs for children with exceptionalities
• FPL Grant - To apply, visit: FPL.com/ClassroomGrant Applications are now open
and will close Dec. 13, 2024. Applicant Criteria: » This grant is open to all K-12
public schools and eligible private and charter schools within FPL’s service area in
Florida that are designated as Title 1 or serve a student population with at least
40% economically disadvantaged students. The Classroom Makeover Grant
Program is an educational commitment from FPL’s charitable arm, the NextEra
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Energy Foundation. Up to five schools will be selected to each receive the
$50,000 grant. Public, private or charter schools — all grade levels — are
encouraged to apply!
• Adjournment
FUTURE MEETING DATES:
1/21/25
2/25/25
3/18/25
4/22/25
5/20/25