LTC 206-2010 Board and Committee Biannual report~ /1IAl1-~I~EA
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
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LETTER TO C„ MIS~I
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To: Mayor Matti Herrera Bower and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Jorge M. Gonzalez, City Manager
DATE: July 21, 2010
SUBJECT: Board and Committee Biannua report
Pursuant to City Code Section 2-22(13)-"The Chairperson or his
biannually submit a completed written report form, supplie
Administration, to the City Commission and City Manager."
designee shall
d by the City
"Additionally, the Chairperson or his/her designee shall annually present an oral
report to the commission and the City Manager."
Attached for your perusal are the reports submitted to the City Clerk's Office.
JMG\REP: mem
C: Robert Parcher, City Clerk
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BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT FORM -PAGE 1 OF 3
BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME:
CHAIRPERSON:
CITY LIAISON:
Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
N/A
Anna Parekh
ACTIVITY:
FUTURE ACTIVITIES
The Committee will meet at some point this year to review recommendations
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Influencing the LHAP.
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BOARDS~AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT FORM -PAGE 1 OF 2
BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: Art in Public Places
CHAIRPERSON: Jeremy T. Chestier
CITY LIAISON: Dennis Leyva
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ACTIVITY:
Kevin Arrow - Beatles Mandala, AiPP Project Bandshell Park
Brian Tolle - U ~ titled, AiPP Project Collins Park
Wendy Wische ~r -Liquid Measures, AiPP Project Third Street & Washington Ave.
South Pointe P ark -Selection of artist.
Flamingo Park Discussion Call to Artists
Lummus Park erpentine Walkway -Discussion Call to Artists
Website - GIS Map of the City's Art in Public Places collection.
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South Pointe Park Selection of Artist
Flamingo Parks Call to Artists
Lummus Park Serpentine Walkway Call to Artists
Vision Art in Public Places and Future Art Projects
Roy Lichtenstein Mermaid stabilization
South Pointe F~ark -Selection of two finalists for park.
Website - GIST Map of the City's Art in Public Places collection.
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BOARD OR CC
CHAIRPERSOI
CITY LIAISON:
DATE OF RE
NUMBER OF
MEETING
DATE
VIMITTEE NAME: _ BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
. _ DAVID LANCZ
_ ANTOINETTE STOHL
Secretary to the Board
RT: - January through June 2010
:STINGS HELD DURING THIS REPORTING PERIOD: 6
AGENDA
ITFMR APPRn\/Fn n~nnGn nlCr`I ICCIr1A1 !`r1AIT~wn Icn \AnTUno n\A/L~
Jan 15 11 3 3 5
Feb 5 6 3 3
Mar 12 5 4 1
Apr 9 7 6 1
May 7 6 2 1 3
Jun 4 9 7 1 1
Totals: 44 25 10 9
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BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: _ FLOOD PLAIN MANAGEMENT BOARD
CHAIRPERSON: DAVID LANCZ
CITY LIAISON: _ ANTOINETTE STOHL,
Secretary to the Board
DATE OF RE i ORT: - January through June 2010
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD DURING THIS REPORTING PERIOD: 6
MEETING AGENDA
DATE ITEMS APPROVED DENIED DISCUSSION CONTINUED WITHDRAWN
Jan 15 1 1
Feb 5 3 2 1
Mar 12 1 1
Apr 9 2 1 1
May 7 3 1 2
Jun 4 1 1
Totals: 11 7 2 2
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CITY CLERK'S REPORTSWAN -JUNE 2010 CITY CLERK'S REPORT.doc
AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT FORM -PAGE 1 OF 3
BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: Quality Education Committee
CHAIRPERSON: Beverly Heller
CITY LIAISON: Dr. Leslie Rosenfeld
January 2010: Supported the implementation of the Middle Years Programme (IB) 5-
year triangular partnership between Miami Beach Senior High School (grades 9-10),
Nautilus Middle School, and Fienberg-Fisher K-8 Center (grades 6-8) and request that
MDCPS follow Through on their commitment to the 5-year MYP. Passed unanimously.
QEC recognized by MDCPS Board in November 2009 for its work on behalf of the
students and parents of MDCPS.
February 2010' Educational Compact is cited by other municipalities and
by Educational Advisory Boards as a model. MB Chamber of Commerce
raised $7,000 ~ t their annual education fundraiser and contributed those
funds to support the IB programs in Miami Beach. Participated in the
evaluation of the Education Tab on the City of Miami Beach website.
Support the Arts and Culture link on the City's website. Worked with PW
department to address several traffic issues in Miami Beach. Supported
the organization of a Town Hall meeting -topic What Parents, students,
and community can do to advocate/support public education."
Supported the Mayor and Manager's trip to Tallahassee to present
information about Miami Beach Education Compact objectives. QEC
members will participate in the IB World Conference in July 2010. City
organized July l 4 event "IB Community Conversation" .for MB residents to
learn more about IB in our public schools.
March 2010: QEC opposed Senate Bill 6 and recommended that the commission
oppose Senate Bill 6 and the Companion Bill in the House and if the Bill passes,
recommended the Commission urge the Governor to veto the Bill. Passed unanimously.
Additional traf~ic issues discussed and addressed. MB Town Hall meeting scheduled
for April 15 in partnership with PTA representatives. The QEC supported the inclusion
of five hard surface tennis courts as part of the Flamingo Park renovation.
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April 2010: Th ee QEC requested the exploration of the feasibility of fencing in Polo Park to
help make the Nautilus campus safer and more secure. Members continue to bring traffic
issues to be ad dressed in cooperation with the PW department. Town Hall meeting a
success with a bout 75 parents in attendance. QEC supported the MSAP application,
including the guarantee that MB students will be guaranteed admissions into the IB
Diploma progr m.
May 2010: Q EC continues to address traffic issues with PW department. Members
will attend the J uly 14 IB Community Conversation event sponsored by the City in
support of the Education Compact.
FUTURE ACTIVITIES
Continue imple mentation and development of Education Compact activities and
initiatives. Con tinue to support the implementation of the IB citywide.
Continue Gran writing workshops for PTSA membership in partnership with MDCPS
grants office.
Encourage sch ool utilization of the arts and culture link on the Education Tab free
access to all Ci ty owned cultural facilities.
Continue to w ~ rk with City PW department to address several traffic and safety issues
in Miami Beach
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All public scho Is on Miami Beach are candidate IB schools working toward
authorization a nd Miami Beach Senior High Schools is authorized to offer the IB
Diploma Progr ~ mme beginning in August 2010.
City of Miami Beach produced the July 14 IB Community Conversation Event with over
200 residents i n attendance.
Internship prog ram for MESH. youth ongoing.
PTSA-Grant W hiting workshop developed and offered to City school PTSA members to
assist in obtain ing additional funds for City schools
All Miami Bea ~ h public schools maintain a direct link to the City website education tab
allowing paren ts to receive timely updates and relevant City information.
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subject area ex u now being .utilized by the high school -and middle school, bringing
perts to the classrooms.
District and pri
the bond betwe i cipals attend monthly QEC meetings to remain informed and strengthen
en the City and the MB schools.
Provided schoo l related and legislative information to each of the Miami Beach schools
via the school presentative on the QEC committee.
Continue to ad dress traffic and safety issues with City PW department.
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BOARD OR CO
CHAIRPERSON
CITY LIAISON:
NUMBER OF M MMITTEE NAME: Committee on the Homeless
: Lisa Ware
Ingrid Usaga
EETINGS HELD SINCE JANUARY 2010: 6
ACTIVITY:
Participated in M iami Dade County Homeless Census in Jan. 2010
Joined Homeles
to inform them o
have homeless c s Outreach staff in conducting outreach to businesses along Washington Ave
f services available to the homeless and what businesses should do if they
oncerns.
Continued to inv
about services a ~te homeless services providers to Committee meetings in order to learn
vailable in the community.
Discussed home
with suggestions less issues affecting the community and provided Homeless Outreach staff
and recommendations on ways to address.
Monitored the p rogress of services provided by the Homeless Services Division.
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FUTURE ACTIVITIES
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Continue to join
Homeless Cens i
Homeless Outreach staff on outreach and business outreach as well as
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Education camp
address homele aign to inform Neighborhood and Business Associations on City's efforts to
ssness.
Provide a letter t o landlords ex lainin the Ci 's new stimulus fundin for the HPRP ro ram.
Assist Homeless Services Division on goals for next Fiscal Year.
Communicate with Commission re ardin homeless issues and efforts m
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and Homeless Services Division.
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More hands-on involvement in Homeless Outreach activities, including participation in
outreach, business outreach and County Homeless Census.
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MITTEE NAME
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Community Development Advisory Committee
Michael Bernstein
Anna Parekh
The Committe e met to review CDBG applications evaluate subsequent presentations
And then com i it
p a recommendations for the City Manager A final meeting was held
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anager to reconcile recommendations to be forward to the Mayor and
Commission.
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The committee has concluded its service for the year.
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COMMUNITY RELATIONS BOARD
BOARD OR ~ COMMITTEE NAME: COMMUNITY RELATIONS BOARD
CHAIRPERSON: Mr. Brad Fleet
CITY LIAISON: Ms. Barbara Hawayek/Ms. Lynn Bernstein
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD SINCE JANUARY 2010: Six (6)
IVI f Y ~ AGGUMPLISFiMENTS:
• Continuation of the Peace Pole Project. The Peace Pole project was started
by the World Peace Society dedicated to uniting people across the World
through the universal saying "May Peace Prevail on Earth". To date, more
than 200,000 Peace Poles have been dedicated in over 190 countries. The
Committee proposed that the City adopt the Peace Pole project and find an
area for contemplation and meeting to engender a feeling of community,
peace, and harmony. The Peace Pole will be permanently placed in the City
of Miami Beach Botanical Garden. The Peace Pole, designed by Winsome
Bolt from the Sunflower Society, has been made and is being temporarily
stored at the Sunflower Society until installation. Timeline for installation and
unveiling continues to be delayed. The concrete issue was resolved, but
installation and an unveiling ceremony are on hold until after the completion of
the renovation of the Botanical Gardens. Laura Jameson, Executive Director
of the Botanical Gardens reported that the landscape designer is aware that
the Peace Pole needs to be incorporated into the renovation plans and Laura
will be working with him to see where it will be best placed. Once the Peace
Pole is in place, we will move forward with our celebratory event, even if all of
the renovations in the Botanical Gardens are not complete.
Continuation of the S.M.I.L.E. (Service, Manners, Ideals, Leadership, and
Excellence) Pilot Program. We continue to work to structure and refine the
project both at subcommittee and CRB meetings. Continued to create
partnerships and have MB Chamber of Commerce and Convention and
Visitors Bureau on board. Partners were awaiting the launch of our web page
and after much work done courtesy of Board Member, Barbara Montero's
business and our City IT Department, the web page is up and running and
under the resident's portal. The web page still needs to be tweaked and we
will be looking at it and putting together a list of items for IT to go in and make
the revisions. Barbara Hawayek wrote a letter to Commissioners (LTC) but it
has not gone out yet as it is going through the approval channels. We are
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targeting the October 13`" Commission Meeting as our formal presentation and
launch. 'The Program outline, which will continue to be tweaked and revised,
is as follows:
SM1Z.E...Pass ii on
Program:
S.ne11.e..,nacr it nn is a prug+am sponscncd by the City of Miami Beach Community
Relations Board which fluters civility and kindness to the aunmunity through
prescntationslworksitops and promorional material. S.M.LL.F. is an acronym for service,
manners, ideals, leadership and axcellenct.. The program will serve as a prototype for
potential roll-out to other cities in Miami.
Target firoup:
The pmgrarn utrgeu primarily all service industries doing business in Miami Beach (ix.
hotels, restaurants, retailers, taxis, buses, tow campaniesl, etc.). fsuaatuaUy, the program
wou{d t+e oil'ered to sctiools and Ute cumrtmnity at large.
Program MateriaL+:
• Btx~klete and handouts far the presentatitms and workshops
Audio visual prescnwiiou (MBTV )
• Certitiuttes fur completing the workshops
• Car magnets with the logo
• lope! pins with the logo
Support: Spottsutxhi¢S and Ftmding:
• t'iry n£ Miami Rc;srcli
• Fiutel-Associations
• Visitors Bureau
• Chamber of Commerce
• Corporate and busihesx community
• Grants
Program Prnmotion:
• Press releases i+td follow-up
• MRTV
• Invites to presemationsjwarkshons
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• We now have a Board approved, updated Comment Card to replace one
prepared many years ago (that is currently out of print). Board Member,
_ Elizabeth Schwartz lead the redesi n process has secured pro-bono prinl
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of 50 of the flyers by a local printing company, Words on the Beach. The card
will utilize the same logo as our S.M.I.L.E Campaign and will also give
instructions how to leave comments on line at www.maimibeachfl.gov.
• Max Sklar, Tourism and Cultural Development Director visited with us to speak
about the preparation that the City had done for Memorial Day Weekend. Lisa
Ware from the Committee on the Homeless gave us updates on what the City
is currently doing to address the home issue on Miami Beach. As a request
from our Board after an unfavorable article was written about our City of Miami
Beach PD in The New Times, representatives from our PD attended one of
our meetings. They were MB Police Lieutenants, Henry Doce, Mimi Pfrogner,
and Brian Silman. They stated that they could not talk about the article/police
incident that ran in the New Times as it is an open investigation. They
provided us with arrest information, calls per service and general information
on how the Memorial Day Weekend was handled.
FUTURE ACTIVITIES
• Continue to work on and expand S.M.I.L.E project both in subcommittee and
CRB Board meetings including creating additional partnerships with other
outside organizations and especially with our local Schools to get the kids
involved.
• Continue Peace Pole project with installation and a kick off
event/"inauguration" on a date to be determined following renovations at the
Miami Beach Botanical Garden.
• Continue to hear complaints/grievances on allegations of discrimination on the
grounds of race, religion, economic status, ethnicity, sexual orientation,
gender, age or handicap.
• Continue to invite guest speakers to educate CRB on issues that are relevant
to the work of this Board and its ongoing projects.
• Look for possible sources to print, at no cost, more of our new comment cards.
Continue to follow up with all comments made and received both on our newly
revised comment card and on-line.
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• Explore possible tie-ins with the "No Place for Hate Campaign".
• Explore possible tie-ins with Miami-Dade County CRB project called "I Am My
Brothers Keeper" in which clergy is mobilized when there is a desecration of a
house of worship. Explore the possibility of MB Community Relations Board to
host a meeting of all of the Community Relations Boards from the different
municipalities so that everyone can come together and exchange ideas.
BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT FORM -PAGE 1 OF 3
BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: Convention Center Advisory Board
CHAIRPERSON: Stuart Blumberg
CITY LIAISON: Jianina Velazquez
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD SINCE January 2010: 6
ACTIVITY:
January 2010- Advisory Board approved a rent waiver for 7 boxing events for
$100, 000.
Roger Abramson joined the board.
February 2010- Election of Chairman and Vice Chairman.
Chairman-Stuart Blumberg
Vice Chairman- Randall Hilliard
The Board approved a rent waiver for AOHT.
March 2010- Tim Nardi 'oined Adviso Board.
May 2010- The June Advisory Board meeting was moved from June 1 to June 8 due
to Memorial Da Weekend.
June 2010- The Advisory approved 3 rent waivers one for Highway Patrolman
P.Ambroise Funeral which was a retroactive rent waiver, one for Explore Expo, and
one for Ability Explosion.
The City manager approved the 1St priority status update for the Home Show.
July 2010- The Advisory Board meeting was rescheduled to accommodate the City
Manger.
ADVISORY BOARD
MIAMI BEACH CONVENTION CENTER
1901 CONVENTION CENTER DRIVE
MIAMI BEACH,FL 33139
PROPOSED MEETING DATES 2010 Cad 12 NOON
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January 2010- Advisory Board approved a rent waiver for 7 boxing events for
$100, 000.
February 2010- The Board approved a rent waiver for AOHT.
June 2010- The Advisory approved 3 rent waivers one for Highway Patrolman
P.Ambroise Funeral which was a retroactive rent waiver, one for Explore Expo, and
one for Ability Explosion.
Martinez, Maria
From: Lopez, Gus
Sent: Monday, June 07, 2010 4:39 PM
To: Martinez, Maria
Subject: Re: Quarterly Attendance
Zero for debarment committee.
From: Martinez, Maria
To: Parekh, Anna; Leyva, Dennis; Oldenburg, John; Stohl, Antoinette; Cruz, Jose; Carreno, Charles; Rosenfeld,
Leslie; Usaga, Ingrid; Ruiz, Maria; Hawayek, Barbara; Velazquez, Jenny; Lopez, Gus; Mooney, Thomas; Knecht,
Duane; Farmer, Gary; Wakefield, Rebecca; Smith, Kevin; Leonard, Clifton; Walker, Patricia; Pinder, Odessa;
Rodriguez, Nannette; Bowman, Richard; Alberto, Jose; Ortiz, Wanda; Fontani, Diana; Inguanzo, Ramiro; Alvarez,
Yesenia; Lamazares, Mercedes; Noriega, Carlos; Reeder, Tricia; Winick, Graham; Walker, Patricia; Frances, Saul;
Roque, Grisette; Botero, Lisa; Vargas, -Ellen
Cc: Prieto, Silvia
Sent: Mon Jun 07 16:31:52 2010
Subject: Quarterly Attendance
The second quarterly attendance report for 2010 is due as soon as you have your June meeting but no
later than Friday, July 2, 2010. Please make sure to continue using the same form so that we can have
the attendance for the entire year on the same form. You must complete the form even if your
committee has not met:
We appreciate your cooperation.
Thanks,
Maria
M IAM I BE~C1~1
Maria E. Martinez, Assistant City Clerk
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Phone: 305-673-7000 ext. 6250 / Fax: 305-673-7254 / www.miamibeachfl.gov
We are committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who five, work and play in our vibrant, tropical, historic community.
06/08/2010
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BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME:
CHAIRPERSON:
CITY LIAISON:
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
THOMAS DELUCA
_ RANDY CESAR, Boards Administrator
DATE OF REPORT: January 2010 through June 2010
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD DURING THIS REPORTING PERIOD: 6
MEETING AGENDA Presentation/ Deferred/ PRELIM NO ACTION/
DATE TTF.MS APPRnVF.D DF.NTRT~ 1~TSC'T TRRRTI (CINTTNT TFTI R1~ VTFWC WTTT-TiIR A WT
Jan. S 5 3 1 1
Feb. 2 4 3 1
Mar. 2 3 2 1
Apr.6 8 4 2 2
May 4 5 2 3
Jun.'1 5 1 3 1
Totals 30 15 4 10 1
Note: Some totals may not match due to some items being removed from the Agenda at the last minute.
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BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: Fine Arts Board
CHAIRPERSON: Carol Housen
CITY LIAISON: Gary Farmer
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD SINCE JANUARY 2010: 6
ACTIVITY:
Reviewed for certification the work of more than 100 street artist vendors.
Welcomed new members Jamie Dokovna, Merle Weiss, Ellen Brazer and Michael
Bros art. '
Assisted the Tourism and Cultural Development Department in planning and
presenting the 36 Annual Miami Beach Festival of the Arts held on January 30 - 31
2010.
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Continue planning process for the 2011 Festival of the Arts and related events.
Continue monthly certification sessions for street artist vendor applicants.
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BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: HISPANIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
CHAIRPERSON: Frank Trullenque
CITY LIAISON: Nannette Rodriguez
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD SINCE January 2010: 2 (w/quorum)
ACTIVITY:
Outreach/recruitment for Board & Committee applicants at the Eggstravaganza event
held at North Shore Park & Youth Center in the spring.
Approved nomination criteria for annual Hispanic Heritage Month Awards.
Select Hispanic Heritage Month Award winners to be honored at the City's Hispanic
Heritage Month event in October at North Shore Park & Youth Center
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Outreach/recruitment for Board & Committee applicants at the Eggstravaganza event
held at North Shore Park & Youth Center in the spring.
Encourage the community to submit nominations for Hispanic Heritage Month Award
winners to be honored at the City's annual Hispanic Heritage Month event in October
at North Shore Park & Youth Center
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BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME:
CHAIRPERSON:
CITY LIAISON:
_ HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD
JEFF DONNELLY
_ RANDY CESAR, Boaxds Administrator
DATE OF REPORT: January 2010 through June 2010
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD DURING THIS REPORTING PERIOD: 6
MEETING AGENDA PRESENTATTON/ DEFERRED/ PRELIM NO ACTION/
DATE ITEMS APPROVED DENIED DTSCi 1SSTnN rnNTiNi TRT~ Rvar .c WiTT-iT1R A WN
Jan. 12 10 6 3 1
Feb. 9 5 1 1 2 1
Mar. 9 9 7 2
Apr. 13 8 4 2 2
May 11 15 10 2 2 1
Jam, g 13 11 1 1
Totals: 60 39 1 10 7 3
Note: Some totals may not match due to some items being removed from the Agenda at the last minute.
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June 30, 2010
BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: Loan Review Committee
CHAIRPERSON
CITY LIAISON:
Barry Ragone
Richard Bowman
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD SINCE January 2010: 0
ACTIVITY:
No Meetings / No Activities
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BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: Marine Authority Board
CHAIRPERSON: Christopher Todd
CITY LIAISON: Jose Alberto
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD SINCE January 2010: 5
ACTIVITY:
1. Approval of Occupational License for PrimeTime Power Boat Rentals.
2. Approval of Occupational License for Duck Tours of South Beach, LLC.
3. Approval of permitting to Miami Yacht Club for 2010 KONA Windsurf World
Championship to be held off South Miami Beach in late CY 2010.
4. Discussion and recommendations in conjunction with Kevin Crowder regarding SB-
2605, Regulation of Vessels and -the joint exploratory venture with the City of Miami
to create a mooring field for vessels-in-transit to alleviate anchoring problems.
5. Approval of a Business Tax Receipt for SOBE Sail and Sport, LLC.
6. Discussion of approval of a Business Tax Receipt for Speedboat Adventure Tours.
7. Discussion regarding the approval of a Business Tax Receipt for Ablaze Boat
Rental.
8. Discussion regarding the approval of plans for the 23~d Annual Yacht and
Brokerage Show scheduled for February 17-21, 2011.
9. Continuin discussion and artici ation in the Monument Island Workin Grou
(task force) to address problems and concerns with Monument Island.
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1. Continued permitting and business tax license evaluation as necessary.
2. Continued participation in the Monument Island Working Group.
3. Closer liaison with the Beach Preservation Committee.
4. Continued focus on the mandate of waterside street address numbers in both
business and residential areas to facilitate crime prevention and emergency response
from the water.
5. Closer evaluation of environmental concerns affecting the city's maritime district.
6. Evaluation and analysis of current City licensing within the maritime domain to
assess the currently approved number of vendors, vessels, and other data relative to
safe and effective business operations.
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BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: Miami Beach Commission for Women
CHAIRPERSON: Elsa M. Orlandini
CITY LIAISON: Wanda Ortiz
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD SINCE January 2010: 06
ACTIVITY:
Our Committee has met monthly since the beginning of the year.
Our mission statement is "The Miami Beach Commission for Women strives to assure that the
women of the City of Miami Beach have full participation in the issues that have an impact on
their lives. The Commission advises city officials of social, economic, and legal barriers that
prevent women from obtaining meaningful roles in the family, the labor force, government and
society as a whole working toward the elimination of those barriers. "
We have honored our mission by actively finding and participating in community based
activities including sponsoring or co-sponsoring two events. In every meeting we discuss the
following topics:
a.) Women's Health
b.) Domestic Violence
c.) Leadership for Girls
d.) Legislative Issues
e.) Women Worth Knowing
f.) Pay Equity
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October 2010: Domestic Violence Avoidance Event with the collaboration of the Latino
Alliance and the Mayor's Office. We will doing an educational
event which includes information regarding the identification of domestic violence and access
to services within Miami Beach and Miami-Dade Countv.
Fall 2010: Leadership Symposium for high school girls -Miami Beach Senior High
School. It will be a panel discussion on issues relating to
leadership and empowerment for teenage girls as they begin making
academic and career decisions.
Events to be Identified: Pay Equity
March 2010
Women Worth Knowing.
The honorees, Margarita Cepeda-Leonardo, Laura Jamieson, Elizabeth F. Schwartz and Dona
Zemo were honored by our Commission. The ladies were honored at the second annual Miami
Beach Women's Conference to be held on March 26, 2010, at the Miami Beach Botanical
Garden
Please see the attached program.
May 2010
Women's Health Forum
The presenters were a.) Dr. Betty Bellman- Dermatologist spoke about Hair Loss, b.) Dr.
Ramon Ferra- OB/GYN spoke about Hormones, c.) Dr. Todd Heimowitz- Interventional
Cardiologist spoke about Your Heart: What Every Woman Should Know, e.) Dr. Stuart
Kaplan- Radiologist spoke about Breast Imaging: Detection and Diagnosis of Breast Cancer.
The event was held on May 27~' with collaboration from Mt. Sinai Medical Center.
Please see attached flyer.
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BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: Cultural Arts Council
CHAIRPERSON: Ileana Bravo
CITY LIAISON: Gary Farmer
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD SINCE JANUARY 2010: 6
ACTIVITY:
Cultural Grants Programs: Reviewed 48 applications and convened grants panels for
Anchors, Junior Anchors, Cultural Presenters Cultural Heritage and Artistic
Disciplines programs, recommending a total of $597 610 in grant funds for those
programs for 2010/11.
Selected panelists for joint CAC / VCA Cultural Tourism Grants and pledged a
contribution of $30,000 to the program.
Approved redesign of mbculture website.
Managed Communitv Benefit Fund Rental Fee Waiver program for the Fillmore
Miami Beach; approved 2010 dates for Greater Miami Hebrew Academy Miami
-Beach Senior High School, and the International Hispanic Ballet Festival
A roved CAC bud et for FY 2010/11.
Convened Nominating Committee to review applicants for vacant seats on the CAC'
welcomed new members Bea Hornstein Marj O'Neill-Butler Daniel Novela and Greg
Melvin.
Monitored contract with Arts for Learning/Miami to continue in-school and after school
arts ro rams for Miami Beach students.
Continued to promote Miami Beach cultural events through monthly press releases
and weekly e-blasts.
Monitored performance of contracted grantees and processed final reports and
payments.
Monitored operations of Colony and Byron Carlyle Theaters.
Continued conversation with Bass Museum of Art about its new education initiatives.
Planned and hosted event for the 75'h Anniversary of the Colony Theatre in
cooperation with Miami Design Preservation League and Miami Beach Community
Development Corporation.
Honored Mayor Matti Herrera Bower at the Serving the Arts Luncheon sponsored by
the Arts and Business Council.
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FUTURE ACTIVITIES
Review Cultural Grants program guidelines, applications and score sheets and
recommend improvements for the 2011/2012 grants cycle.
Im lement and mana a new Arts Gala Grants ro ram.
Launch new mbculture web site.
Plan SLEEPLESS NIGHT 2011 (November 5, 2011.)
Continue discussions with Bass Museum of Art and Arts for Learning/Miami to
increase arts education offerings in 2010/2011.
Review applications, attend grants panel meeting and recommend Cultural Tourism
grants for 2010/2011.
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See "Activities" above
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BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: Miami Beach Sister Cities Committee
CHAIRPERSON: George Neary
CITY LIAISON: Diana Fontani Martinez
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD SINCE January 2010: 6
ACTIVITY:
The Miami Beach Sister Cities International Program, administered by the Office of the
Mayor, engages the people of Miami Beach and its sister cities abroad in partnerships
and exchanges that promote trade, economic development, cultural awareness and
educational opportunities.
George Neary was appointed Chairperson in August 2009 and new committee
members-were appointed in January 2010. Our current Sister Cities consist of
Nahariya, Israel; Brampton, Ontario; Fortaleza, Brazil; Almonte, Spain; Pescara, Italy;
Ica, Peru; Fujisawa, Japan; Cozumel, Mexico; Basel Switzerland; Santa Marta,
Columbia
We are in the process of finalizing all our Sister City relationships. We also had an
inaugural reception that took place in May. We invited all the consulates and chamber
of commerce from our respective Sister Cities. We had a great turnout.
Currently all Sister Cites representatives have the task of outreaching to their respective
Sister City and their foreign government officials to share ideas regarding .municipal
services and programs.
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FUTURE ACTIVITIES
George Neary and Nuccio Nobel will be attending the Sister Cities International
Annual Conference Albuquerque, Mew Mexico.
We are planning an unveiling of a Sister Cities plaque to be placed on the Fourth
Floor of City Hall for November.
We will be hosting the 2010 Young Artists and Young Arthurs Showcase, "Your
World" here in Miami Beach from May ls'-June 15~h. Location to be determined
We are currently hosting a young adult exchange with Fujisawa for the end of August-
early September dates. The adults will be arriving in Miami Beach. The purpose of the
exchange is for the young adults to learn the value of cultural diversity and the
importance of community service.
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ACCOMPLISHMENTS: -"
Sister Cities International announced today the winners of the 2010 Young Authors
and Artists Showcase. Kaho Kosugi of Fujisawa, Japan, sister city of Miami Beach,
was selected as the International Grand Prize Winner in the Art category for her
submission entitled "My Making the World." Ms. Kosugi will receive a complimentary
registration to the Youth Leadership Conference, July 27-August 1 in Albuquerque,
New Mexico and $1,000 for travel. expenses.
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BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME:
CHAIRPERSON:
CITY LIAISON:
PLANNING BOARD
JONATHAN FYRD
RANDY CESAR, Boards Administrator
DATE OF REPORT: January 2010 through June 2010
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD DURING THIS REPORTING PERIOD: 6
MEETING AGENDA
DATE ITEMS APPRnVF.T) T~RNTFT~
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Mar. 23 3 1 1 1
Apr. 27 8 4 1 1 2
May 25 12 3 1 8
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Jun. 22 13 10 3
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PERSONNEL BOARD
BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME:
CHAIRPERSON: ELSA URQUIZA
CITY LIAISON: RAMIRO INGUANZO
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD SINCE January 2010:
ACTIVITY:
Monitor Performance Evaluation Report and past due evaluations for all City
employees
Hearing of appeal for Performance Evaluations
Reviewed all City Special Awards nominations and selected a winner in each of the
following categories: (1) Beyond the Call of Duty, (2) City Achievement Award, (3)
Communi Service Award, 4 Safe Award, and 5 Customer Service Award
U dated the Board on Union Ne otiations
Awarded recipients of the City's Special Awards at a ceremony on May 12, 2010 City
Commission Meetin
FUTURE ACTIVITIES
Continue monitorin Performance Evaluation Re ort and ast due evaluations
A rove New Job S ecifications and Amend Job Descri tions has needed
Hear appeals, make investigations and review administrative interpretations of the
Personnel Rules, and direct administrative action consistent with its findin s.
Discuss Em to ee "Pin" Part
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ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
With the Boards and Human Resources assistance, City departments continue to
decrease their past due performance evaluations. Which showed an overall
astonishing improvement from previous years evaluations completed City wide
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BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: Police -Citizens Relations Committee
CHAIRPERSON: Frank Kruszewski
CITY LIAISON: Chief Carlos Noriega
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD SINCE January 2010: 6
Minutes of January 19, 2010
Members present:
Sharon Kersten
Faye Goldin
Sidney Goldin
Jared Plitt
Hope Fuller
Glenda Krongold
Dov Konetz
Nelson Gonzalez
Dina Dissen
2010 Pro Bowl Weekend:
The Pro Bowl is the All Star Game of the National Footlbalt League and will be played on
January 31, 2010 at the Sun Life Stadium (formerly named LandShark Stadium). The
2010 Pro Bowl is the first time thirty years that the Pro Bowl was not held in Honolulu,
Hawaii. The Pro Bowl and associated festivities will attract VIPs, celebrities, and large
numbers of local visitors and tourists from across the nation and worldwide to the City of
Miami Beach. Restaurants, hotels, and clubs have planned parties and events that will
draw large crowds. In addition to the Pro Bowl related events other attractions taking
place during this time period include the Festival of the Arts, the Jewlery Show, and the
ING Marathon. Traffic congestion will be high due to the sheer volume of people and
vehicles in such a condensed area.
In response to the expected increase in calls for service and police related incidents the
MBPD will implement a Patrol Division "Enhanced Staffing Plan". This plan will add
officers on every Platoon in each Patrol Area to alleviate the demand on resources. In
addition, there will be bicycle patrols /response platoons working in the Entertainment
District. These resources will provide additional personnel and quick response times to
the most congested areas. ATVs will be assigned to patrol the beach.
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d:
On Sunday, February 7, 2010, at 6:30 PM Super Bowl XLIV will take place at Sun Life
Stadium, 2269 Dan Marino Boulevard, in Miami Gardens. As part of the Super Bowl
festivities there will be several National Football League (NFL) sponsored events as well
as other events that will take place throughout south Florida and in the City of Miami
Beach. The Miami Beach Police Department (MBPD) will provide police services to
these events in the City of Miami Beach in either an on duty or off duty capacity.
To effectively manage the public safety response to this situation, the MBPD will
enhance personnel staffing and resources beginning Thursday, February 4, 2010 in
addition to personnel working in an off-duty capacity at Super Bowl related events.
MBPD law enforcement planning for Super Bowl XLIV as well as NFL sponsored events
began with a meeting of the Public Safety Committee meeting on September 22, 2009.
In attendance, were Assistant Chief Martinez and representatives of concerned law
enforcement agencies which included the Miami-Dade Police Department, Miami Police
Department, Broward Sheriffs Office in addition to numerous Federal and State Law
enforcement and Fire Rescue agencies. Topics covered were Escorts, Team/Hotel
Security in Broward and Miami Dade County, Incident Management Team, Public Safety
Access to the Stadium on game day, Transportation by Buses, Limousines and Taxis,
associated event update, Joint Information Center and Information Release Protocol,
and the Pro Bowl Update. At this meeting a list of NFL tentatively scheduled sponsored
events was distributed.
To ensure sufficient staffing and deployment to meet City-wide demands for public
safety, calls for service, as well as provide for traffic control and security at various
venues where there are Super Bowl related events or popular destinations a detailed
staffing plan was devised by Patrol Division Executive Lieutenant Julio Yero. The plan
was developed to enhance uniform and bicycle patrol staffing beginning Thursday,
February 4 through Sunday, February 7, 2010 City-wide utilizing 12 hour shifts. In
addition to Platoons 1,2,3, the 4th shift, and RDA Squads there will be a Rapid Response
Bicycle Platoon and plain clothes personnel.
Minutes of February 16, 2010
Members present:
Faye Goldin
Jared Plitt
Hope Fuller
Glenda Krongold
Dov Konetz
Frank Kruszewski
John Fennessey (guest)
Dina Dissen
Beverly Aberbach
Antonio Hernandez Jr
Nelson Gonzalez
Jane Dee Gross
Steven Oppenheimer
Presentation by Captain Richard Weissman on 2009 Crime Statistics:
Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR)
• UCR is a National and State level crime data collection pro ram to provide a
barometer of the crime conditions within a geographic jurisdiction.
• UCR consists of Part One and Part Two Crimes.
• UCR collects both offense/crime data as well as arrest data.
• The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) collects State Level data.
• The FBI compiles State level data to create National level data.
• Part One Crimes consist of Violent Crimes (homicide, forcible sex offenses
,
robbery, aggravated assault/battery) and Property Crimes (burglary, larceny,
auto theft).
• Primary Offense Reporting -Only the highest primary offense is reported in
the UCR Report. The order of hierarchy for primary offenses is: homicide, sex
offense, robbery, aggravated assault/battery, burglary, larceny, and auto
crimes.
• How many crimes per incident? For crimes against persons (homicide
sex
,
offenses, aggravated assault/battery) the number of victims is the number of
crimes. For example, if during one incident a man hits five people with a
baseball bat; there are five aggravated batteries. For crimes against property
(robbery, burglary, and larceny) the number of victims does not count. For
example, during one incident a man uses a bat to threaten five people and get
their wallets; there is one robbery.
• Aggregation of Crime -The UCR Program attempts to categorize each of the
seven types of part one crimes. These categories define a robbery at a
national level and may differ from both Florida State Statutes and charges filed
by the Miami-Dade County State Attorneys Office. For example, a "robbery by
sudden snatching" (a felony in Miami-Dade County) is categorized as a larceny
by UCR (no violence or threat of violence).
Part 1 Crime Comparison Jan.1 -Dec. 31, 2008 to Jan. 1 -Dec. 31, 2009
Crime T e 1/1-12/31 2008 1/1-12/312009 % than a Difference
Homicide 6 7 16.57% 1
Rae 50 41 -18% -9
Robbe 405 421 3.95% 16
.Assault 529 437 -17.39% -92
ub Total
iolent 990 906 -8.48% -84
Bur la 1,279 1,207 -5.63% -72
Larcen 6,144 6,567 6.88% 423
uto Theft 792 665 -16.04% -127
ub Total non-
iolent 8,215 8,439 2.73% 224
rime Total 9,205 9,345 1.52% 140
Part 1 Crime Comparison Jan. 1 -Dec. 31, 2000 to Jan. 1 -Dec. 31, 2009
Crime T e 1/1-12/31 2000 1/1-12/31 2009 % Chan a Difference
omicide 6 7 16.67% 1
Rae 61 41 -32.79% -20
obbe 543 421 -22.47% -122
.Assault 713 437 -38.71 % -276
ub Total
iolent 1,323 906 -31.52% -417
ur la 1,669 1,207 -27.68% -462
Larcen 8,077 6,567 -18.70% -1,510
uto Theft 1,324 665 -19.77% -859
ub Total non-
iolent 11,070 8,439 -23.77% -2,631
rime Total 12,393 9,345 -24.59% -3.048
Minutes of March 16. 2010
Members present:
Steven Oppenheimer
Dina Dissen
Jane Gross
Sharon Kersten
Jared Plitt
Glenda Krongold
Nelson Gonzalez
Frank Kruszewski
Faye Goldin
Beverly Aberbach
Antonio Hernandez
Danny Aronson
Hope Fuller
Presentation by Detective Juan Sanchez on Hate Crime Reporting:
MBPD is extremely proactive in working with the gay and lesbian community on issues of
mutual concerns. We have implemented measures to maximize our responsiveness on
all issues that fall under the Hate Crimes Statue. We are committed to maintaining open
lines of communications with GLBT activists and special interests groups, as well as
unprecedented involvement with the GLBT community through outreach efforts.
Our national and state accreditation mandates that all officers attend Annual Mandatory
Retraining (AMR), which includes a component of Sensitivity training. Additionally the
Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) mandates Bias Based Profiling and
Cultural Diversity training every four years as part of each officer's continued state
certification. We also monitor internal and external activity ongay/lesbian related issues
and routinely provide roll call trainin /information on this subject matter
The Department continues to provide the Hate Crimes Hotline, which has been
outfitted to notify all Media Relations Officers via their cell phones immediately after a
message is left. The department also continues to encourage the reporting of Hate
Crimes as reflected in the numbers currently released by the Attorney General's
Office. The proactive efforts of the department's Criminal Investigations Division
(CID) and it's collaboration with the State Attorney's Office will continue in this regard.
In addition, the new Field Based Reporting system tracks all reports designated as
hate crimes as they are input into the RMS system.
Minutes of Aaril 20, 2010
Members present:
Sharon Kersten
Jane Dee Gross
Steven Oppenheimer
Dov Konetz
Nelson Gonzalez
Beverly Aberbach
Faye Goldin
Jared Plitt
Hope Fuller
Dina Dissen
THE INFORMATION RESOURCES OFFICE
The Information Resources Office (IRO) is responsible for ensuring compatibility
between technology and Departmental goals and objectives as well as overseeing
expenditures associated with the acquisition, operation, and maintenance of automated
systems. The IRO makes recommendations for policy guidelines in the area of
automation processes and equipment. The IRO also researches and evaluates new
technologies and automated systems to further Departmental initiatives and priorities in
accordance with annual budgetary constraints and the Department's multi-year plan.
The Information Resources Office is staffed by Det. Vincent Tuzeo and Ofc. Anthony
Loperfido with assistance by Lt. David Hernandez.
Accomplishments of the Information Resources Office for 2009:
• Worked with the City's Information Technology (IT) Department and staff from
New World Systems to begin the implementation of the Department's new
CAD/RMS/Mobile Computing/FBR system.
• Coordinated the effort to acquire the Veripic Digital Photograph Management
Software System for use by the Department's Crime Scene Technicians. This
system allows the Crime Scene Squad to transition from film to digital
photography and will result in a significant cost savings to the Department and
enhance the capabilities of CID and Crime Analyst personnel.
• Assisted with the Byrne Grant to include maintenance and audits of handheld
electronic citation devices and the anticipated acquisition of ten new units.
• Coordination, procurement and implementation of the PD security camera
system.
• Facilitated the network connection of all Department photocopiers to allow them
to be used as scanners and high volume printers.
• Assisted and continuously updated the PD external website.
• Completed the acquisition of 90 additional laptop computers via rant fundin for
use by Patrol Officers and Supervisors.
Trained all Sworn and specified personnel in the Patrol Division in the use of the
Field Based Reporting System.
Staffing:
With the pending implementation of the New World Systems package, Officer Anthony
Loperfido was temporarily detached from the Patrol Division to the IRO pending the
implementation of the system. Additionally, Lieutenant David Hernandez was
temporarily detached from Patrol to assist with this project and assist in the PSCU. Due
to budgetary constraints, we will be civilianizing this office and have begun the process
of hiring a System's Administrator to work full time in the IRO. Upon completion of the
New World Systems .implementation, the two officers and the lieutenant will be
transferred to enforcement positions.
Future Goals of the Information Resources Olfice:
• Assist with the implementation of the New World Systems CAD/RMS/Mobile/FBR.
• Assist with the implementation of the Enterprise Vault Data Storage System.
• Assist Department Divisions in designing reports specific to their needs in the
New World Systems Data Analysis Module.
• Research, design, and implement digital Arrest Forms and Traffic Crash Reports
for the Field Based Reporting System.
• Research, procure, and implement enhancements to the Department's security
camera system.
Minutes of MAY 18. 2010
Members present: Frank Kruscewski Antonio Hernandez
Glenda Krongold Dov Konetz
Faye Goldin Beverly Aberbach
Sidney Goldin Jane Gross
Hope Fuller Nelson Gonzalez
Presentation regarding the City of Miami Beach's / MBPD's Memorial Day Weekend
Plan:
The City of Miami Beach's Major Events Plan included submitting a request for in-kind
services assistance to Miami-Dade County to provide enhanced public safety resources,
beach maintenance and the participation of members of the County's Goodwill
Ambassador Team, to assist the City of Miami Beach throughout the Memorial Day
holiday weekend. This is supplemented by mutual aid from Miami-Dade County Police
Department, FHP, Miami PD, Coral Gables PD, FDLE, ATF, Hialeah PD, Surfside, and
Miami-Dade Department of Corrections. As in previous years, the Police Department will
be cancelling off-duty assignments and deploying officers on an alpha/bravo shift
assignment.
The Police Department will implement a transportation plan to secure areas of South
Beach for the safe use of pedestrians and to expedite the movement of vehicles
throughout the South Beach area. The plan has 4 phases of implementation. The
activation of each phase is dependent on the volume of vehicular traffic. Starting Friday,
May 28th Ocean Drive will be reconfigured as a northbound traffic only roadway from 7th
Street to 12th Street. Plastic barricades will be deployed on the centerline to maintain a
barrier between the northbound traffic and pedestrians. The plan includes the closure of
some 100 and 200 blocks between 6th Street to 15th Street throughout the weekend.
The City will once again implement a plan similar to last year to address pedestrian
overflow along Collins Avenue, especially on certain blocks where pedestrian flow often
exceeds sidewalk capacity. Sidewalks along Collins Avenue will be expanded into the
parking lane using French barricades to accommodate the large pedestrian crowds from
7th Street to Espanola Way. French barricades will also be utilized along the curb on the
east side parking lanes on the sidewalks and prevent overflow into the street.
In addition to the Goodwill Ambassador Program, the City is expanding their efforts to
disseminate information to the public. These efforts include signage, flyers and radio
outreach providing information on current City, State and Federal codes.
Minutes of June 15. 2010
Members present:
Steven Oppenheimer
Faye Goldin
Jared Dokovna
Jared Plitt
Hope Fuller
Antonio Hernandez
Daniel Aronson
Frank Kruszewski
Sidney Goldin
Dov Konetz
Sharon Kersten
Jane Gross
Glenda Krongold
Nelson Gonzalez
The following is the criteria that the Miami Beach Police Department uses to determine
whether a red light camera infraction has occurred. The criteria outlined below are the
same standards that are utilized by police agencies in the State of Florida to enforce
state traffic laws.
RED LIGHT CAMERA ENFORCEMENT CRITERIA
A red light camera infraction will occur when•
• A vehicle crosses the stop bar or lateral line of the intersection when the light
is red or flashing red.
• A vehicle fails to come to a complete stop prior to the stop bar or lateral line of
the intersection and turns right on a red light or flashing red light.
• A vehicle that fails to stop prior to the stop bar or lateral line of the intersection
and makes a left turn on a red light or flashing red light.
A red light camera infraction will not occur when:
• A vehicle is in an intersection past the stop bar or lateral line when the light is
yellow or turns red or flashing red light.
• If a vehicle comes to a complete stop prior to the stop bar or lateral line of an
intersection and makes a right turn on a red light or flashing red light.
• If a vehicle is in an intersection to make left turn and the light turns yellow or
red or flashing red.
The following are the current locations of the red light cameras, and there is a potential
for the City to have a total of 30 cameras installed:
• Washington Avenue and 17th Street Eastbound
• Washington Avenue and 17th Street Southbound
• 63~d Street and Indian Creek Drive Southbound
• Chase Avenue and Alton Road Northbound
• Washington Avenue and Dade Boulevard Eastbound
• 71St Street and Indian Creek Drive Northbound
• 41St Street and Prairie Avenue Northbound
• Dade Boulevard and 23~d Street Westbound
• Alton Road and 17th Street Westbound
January 19, 2010 May 18, 2010 September 21, 2010
February 16, 2010 June 15, 2010 October 19, 2010
March 16, 2010 July 20, 2010 November 16, 2010
April 20, 2010 August 17, 2010 December 21, 2010
All of the above meetings will be held in the Community Room of the Miami Beach Police
Department at 6:OO p.m.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
• The Police/Citizen's Relations Committee provides the means fora better
understanding of the policies and procedures of the Miami Beach Police Department.
• The Police/Citizen's Relations Committee affords the Miami Beach Police
Department the opportunity to communicate to the community information regarding
current events, changes in the Police Department, and allows for community
concerns to be brought to the attention of the Chief of Police.
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BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: Safety Committee
CHAIRPERSON: Jane Hayes
CITY LIAISON: Cliff Leonard
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD SINCE December 2009: 4
Review of hazard notifications, steps taken to correct and identification of potential
hazards.
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Continue identification and reporting of hazards. Use of email for ongoing concerns
adopted by committee.
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Identification and notice of numerous hazards resulting in repairs and possible
reduction to public injury.
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Martinez, Maria
From: Cesar, Randy
Sent: Wednesday, April 21, 2010 10:35 AM
To: Martinez, Maria
Cc: Mooney, Thomas
Subject: RE: 1st Board and Committee Quarterly Attendance Report 2010
Hi Maria,
As per our conversation this morning, eSingle-Family Residential Review P el has not convened in
2010. Executive staff does not expect a panel to convene in the foreseeable uture. Thanks.
Randy
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MIAMIBEAC!-0
Randy Cesor, Office Associate IV/Boards Administrator
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Tel: 305-673-7000 x6586 /Fax: 305-673-7559 / www.miamibeachfl.oov
We are committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live, work and play in our vibrant tropical, historic community.
From: Mooney, Thomas
Sent: Tuesday, April 13, 2010.2:42. PM
To: Cesar, Randy
Subject: Fw: 1st Board and Committee Quarterly Attendance Report 2010
See below.
From: Martinez, Maria
To: Parekh, Anna; Oldenburg, John; Velazquez, Jianina; Toledo, John; Smith, Kevin; Leonard, Clifton; Winick,
Graham; Mooney, Thomas; Beckmann, Fred; Walker, Patricia; Botero, Lisa
.Sent: Tue Apr 13 14:37:03 2010
Subject: 1st Board and Committee Quarterly Attendance Report 2010
The deadline was on April 5, 2010. Please submit your report immediately.
We.are missing the following committees:
Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
Beautification Committee
Convention Center Advisory Committee
Disability Access Committee
Golf Advisory Committee
Health Advisory Committee
06/29/2010
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Parks and Recreational Facilities Board
Production Industry Council
Safety CommitteelSingle-Family Residential Review Panel
Sustainability Committee
Transparency Reliability and Accountability Committee
If your committee did not meet, please send mean a-mail stating it.
Thanks,
Maria
MIAMIBE~-CQ~9
Maria E. Martinez, Assistant City Clerk
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Phone: 305-673-7000 ext. 6250 / Fax: 305-673-7254 / www.miamibeachflgov
We are committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live, work and play in our vibrant, tropical, historic community.
06/29/2010
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JUNE 2010
BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: Sustainability Committee
CHAIRPERSON: Commissioner Jonah Wolfson
CITY LIAISON: Fred Beckmann, Director of Public Works
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD SINCE January 2010: 4
ACTIVITY:
To identify and promote policies and practices with the City of Miami Beach aimed at
achieving a sustainable environment, as well as minimize negative impacts and
maximize benefits to the environment.
FUTURE ACTIVITIES
Encourage Commission to adopt the City of Miami Beach Sustainability Plan and
continue to engage in issues that are relevant to the Plan's program areas and
support the enhanced sustainability of the City.
Help organize and participate in community events that relate to sustainability and
green living, including the 'Mayors Green Initiatives for Economic Growth' Greening
Our Hotels and Businesses, to be held at the Miami Beach Convention Center on
July 28th, 2010.
Continue efforts toward improving recycling participation throughout the City including
enhancing and outreach; and begin planning the America Recycles Day event in
November 2010 to educate the public on recycling efforts.
Continue to educate the public about green resources, programs and initiatives,
including updating the Green Initiatives website.
Supported City Public Works Staff efforts to hold an Earth Day events, including a
week-long Environmental Awareness Campaign and Farmer's Market for employees.
In addition, a Family Run on the beach and educational booth on Lincoln Road were
also held in honor of Earth Day on April 25rn
Provided comments/input on the City Sustainability Plan and voted to move the Plan to
City Commission, with the inclusion of Committee member comments.
Supported the successful implementation of Right-of-Way recycling program through
the City, including major parks, beach entrances, Lincoln Road, Collins Ave, and
Ocean Drive.
Hosted various presentations, including: Global Spectrum, Bob Balsam, .Green
Business League, Hurt Murrow, and Miami-Dade County Green Businesses
Certification Program. Suzanne Salichs, Miami-Dade County Office of the Mayor.
Provided the Transportation and Parking Committee/Parking Department with
recommendations for the City's hybrid car ordinance to expand its application and
supported the installation of the electric vehicle changing stations.
Held a recycling Sub-Committee Meeting that is developing outreach and education
strategy to improve recycling accessibility and compliance.
Participated in the 2010 Mia Green Conference and provided information on the City's
Sustainable Initiatives to visitors and residents.
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BOARD AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT FORM
JAN ARY THROUGH JUNE 2 1
BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: TRANSPORTATION & PARKING
CHAIRPERSON: MARK WEITHORN
CITY LIAISON: SAUL FRANCES
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD SINCE JANUARY 2010: SIX 6
ACTIVITY:
January 4, 201 O:
• Miami Dade Transit Issues
a. Belle Isle Route
b. Bus Speeds on Island Ave
c. Dirty Windows on SBL
d. Headways on Mid-Beach Circulator
• Red-light Cameras
• Fee-in-Lieu of Parking
• Plans for 72^~ ST Lot
• Drexel Ave Closure
February 1, 2010•
• .Update on l 111 Lincoln Road Project
• Miami Dade Transit
a. SBL Discussion
b. Airport Flyer Update
• Pedestrian Safety for Residents South of Fifth
" •• Status Report Items:
1. Parkin Status Re ort - Ocbber 2009
Atlarch 1, 2010:
• Miami Dade County Bridge Maintenance Division -Bridge Opening Schedules
• Top Intersections Involving Pedestrian Accidents
• Towing Company Issues
• Taxicab Parking Issue
• Status Report Items:
1. Parking Status Report -November 2009
April 12, ZO10:
• Update on 5s' & Alton Parking Garage
• Discussion on Street Closures during Special Events
• Review of Placement of Taxicab Stands
• Amendments to Hybrid Vehicle Incentives
• Status Report Items:
i . Parkin Status Re ort -December 2009 8~ Janua 20 i 0
10, 2Q10:
• Red Light Cameras
• Port of Miami Tunnel Project
• Baylink Discussion
• Traffic Safety Issues - Colf ins Ave & 24'~ Street
• Status Report Items:
1. Parkin Status Re ort - Februa 2010
June 7, 2010:
• Port of Miami Tunnel Project Update
• 5's & Alton Update
• Taxicab Stands Update
• Hybrid Parking Amendments to Incentives
• Parking Violation Fee Schedule Amendments
• Parking Event Flat Rate Amendments
• Memorial Day Weekend Update
• Status Report Items:
1. Parkin Status Re art -March 2010
January 4, 2010•
f~e-3n-Lieu of Parking
• Motions Passed:
- The Transportation & Parking Committee believes the way the ordinance is written, maybe subjective
to what money can be used for; committee unanimously passed motion to remove and add
language to the draft ordinance as Follows:
(1) Page S: Such parking, transportation and mobility related improvements and programs include,
but are not limited to -REMOVE but are not limited to
(2) Page 5: DEiETE 3rd bullet: Transit operational funding -drivers, staff, fuel, insurance
ADD: New long Term Capital Projects
- Committee further recommends that City release and use funds previously collected.
Drexel Ave Closure•
• Motions Passed•
- The Transportation & Parking Committee unanimously passed motion stating that the
committee recommends that Lincoln Lane and Drexel Avenue remain freely open to allow for
passenger drop~ff/pick-up and vehicle traffic flow to be smoother on north/south/east/west
directions.
Motion Passed•
- Motion was passed to nominate A. Fishman as Vice-Chair of Committee for another year
February 1, ZO] O•
i~rni Dade Transit•
• Motions Passed:
Belle Is1e,Segment~
- The Transportation and Parking Committee recommends implementation of Option 2 which would
provide direct service from Belle Isle to Collins Park, providing stop to Social Security Office and
Walgreen with understanding that headways should not exceed thirty (30) seconds; to be examined
in eight (8) months from route change to see if it is successful.
Alton & 5u' ST:
- The Transportation and Parking Committee supports adopting Option 1 which would serve Publix
from Alton Road, with understanding that stop must be inserted where one previously existed between
9'h 8~ 10'~ Street on West Avenue or new stop to be inserted on 9'" Street and West Avenue, to
compensate for loss of stop on 8'h Street and West Avenue; with understanding that there will be no
change in headways.
dins Park Segments
- The Transportation and Parking Committee recommends Option as modified: Eliminate service on
22^~ Street, replace on 23'd Street with addition of bus stop on Liberty and 23~d and Collins and 21 ";
with understanding this will have impact of thirty (30J second headwav.
2
May 1 O, 2010:
B 'n Discussion
• Motion Passed:
- To encourage the City of Miami Beach to support and pursue implementation of the Baylink Project
through the MPO by requesting the MPO to commence and update environmental impact statements
and take other appropriate steps to move process forward.
June 7, 20iO:
I~y~rid Parking Amendments to Incentives
• Motions Passed•
- Keep spaces at 1 % at 42^~ ST Garage and once you hit capacity, go to 1,5% and then 2%, etc.
- Cap at 5%, triggering automatic review of policy
Parking Violation Fee Schedule Amendments
• Motion Passed:
- Parking Violation fees to be increased as follows:
- Overtime: $23
- Restricted; $30
- Prohibited: $30
P in Ev n at Rate A endm nt
• Motion Passed:
- TPC agrees with limiting the City Manager s discretion b surface lots only; fee to be $6.00 for
residents and $18.00 for visitors or option ro use iPark on a per hour basis; signage and
employees to advise anyone entering, what three (3j options are
FUTURE ACTIV[TIES:
• Bike Stations U date
• Car Sharin U date
• Ex ansion of P -on-Foot Stations
• 23'~ ST Gara
• North Beach Gara e
• Valet Parkin Franchise Initiatives
**Please see pages 4-5 for Public Works Future Activities**
PUBLIC WORKS -TRANSPORTATION DIVISION PROJECTS -June 2010
Transportation and Parking Committee Bi-annual Report
Pro ects Status Com letlon
Rehabilitation to Sunset Drive Bridges 1 & 2 and Henedon Ave Sept. 2010
Bridge began on March 15, 2010 and are estimated to be
completed by September 10, 2010.
American Recovery and
Reinvestment Act Transportation Design has been completed for roadway improvements to June 2011
Projects Indian Creek Dr. from Abbott Ave to 71~ St. and to Dickens
Ave from 71 ~ St. to 87'"Terrace. Improvements include milling
and resurfacing, pavement markings and striping. Bike lanes
will be stri ed where feasible.
City staff and a consultant are developing the Transportation Sept. 2010 -
Element for the City of Miami Beach Comprehensive Plan. ongoing with
Public workshops were held in October 2008 and in February other elements
2009. The project was presented to the Land Use Committee of the
Transportation Element on April 6, 2009 and again on September 14, 2009. It was also Comprehensive
discussed at the Planning Board on September 22, 2009 and Plan
will be brought back to the Planning Board for action in mid to
late 2010. After Planning Board approval, the project will be
taken to the City Commission for approval to be submitted to
the Florida De artment of Communit Affairs.
The BODR was approved by City Commission in September September
2007. City staff entered negotiations with McMahon and 2013
Associates for Phase I( design and engineering services.
16d' However, negotiations were unsuccessful and due to the high
Street Operational cost for design services, since they are being combined with
Improvement/Enhancement stormwater improvements, City staff is considering conducting
Project -Phase II a portion of the design in-house in order to reduce design fees,
as well as looking into funding alternatives to further reduce the
gap for construction funding for this project. The scope ofwork
for the stormwater improvements is estimated to be developed
b December 2010, allowin desi n to continue.
Feasibility study completed, public workshop held, and Ongoing
presentation made to the Finance and Citywide Projects
Committee on July 10, 2008 and on December 9, 2009. FHWA
West Avenue Bridge approved a Categorical Exclusion Type Ii Class of Action
Determination for the environmental permitting phase, which
requires a project development and environment (PD&E)
Study. City staff will initiate the PD&E study In coordination with
the Florida De artment of Trans ortation.
Th
Ci
e
ty of Miami Beach Traffic Calming Manual is now being Ongoing
finalized after meeting with the County and receiving specific
Traffic Calming Manual instructions on revisions prior #o obtaining final approval. On a
parallel track the Intergovernmental Agency agreement is also
Traffic Calming Pilot Program & bein modified rior to obtainin Count a royal.
Results of the evaluation of the Traffic Calming Pro
ram hav
O
i
Miscellaneous Traffic Calming
' g
e
been submitted to the County. The evaluation indicates the ngo
ng
Pro
ects devices are en`ormin well.
Audible and Countdown The City is now in the process of obtaining approval from the Ongoing
Pedestrian Signals County so the devices can become permanent. Instaliatian of
additional devices is bein tanned
Alton Road, Michigan Avenue to
63 Streets -Eliminatio
f .
Per residents' requests, City staff is coordinating with FDOT to
Ongoing
n o
bulb-outs and widening of on-
tr develop a design to eliminate the existing bulb-outs and widen
the on-street parking lane on Alton Road, from Michigan
s
eet arkin Avenue to 63rd Streets.
Coastal Communities Transeertatten MaAtor a~nl, ~rrr~uoi
Dickens/ 71~ Intersection Phase I Intersection Study was completed and a public workshop
was held on October 15, 2008. City staff is conducting Phase II Ongoing
Improvements with the consultant, which is anticipated to be completed in
November 2010.
FDOT is programming improvements to Collins Avenue, from
`d December
63
to 75 Streets in the Transportation Improvement Program 2010
Collins Avenue Operational
d {TIP) for 2010. Construction is scheduled to begin in June 2010
Improvements (63r
St. - 75'~ St.) and completed by December 2010. FDOT did not approve the
City's request for a Flexible Parking Lane along this portion of
Collins Avenue because of o erational concerns.
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Miami-Dade Transit (MDT) has been using the recommendations
in the CCTS to make decisions on the consolidation of bus routes
and other changes as part of their efforts to reduce transit service
due to funding shortfalls.
On December 13, 2009, MDT replaced Routes K and R with a new
local circulator route for Middle and North Beach called the Route
115.
Ongoing
On June 27, 2010, MDT will realign the SBL bus route at Collins Ongoing
Park, Belle Isle, and at Alton Rd near between 6`" St. and 9d' St
.
These changes were discussed at the Neighborhoods and
Community Affairs Committee meeting on January 19, 2010 and at
the TPC meeting on February 1, 2010. City staff also held public
South Beach Local (SBL) meetings on the upcoming changes to the SBL on February 10,
2010, May 25, 2010, and May 27, 2010.
The lnterlocal Agreement (ILA} between MDT and the Cityforthe
operation of the SBL expires on October 11, 2010. City staff is
currently negotiating the renewal of the ILA with MDT, and plans to
resent the terms of the new a reement to the TPC in Jul 2010
Intermodal Transit Center .
City staff is planning intermodal improvements in North Beach in
the vicinit
of 72 Str
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d
Ongoing
Feasibility Study y
ee
an
Harding Avenue, as well as in South
Beach, in the vicinity of Lincoln Road and Washington Avenue.
Bic cle ro ram
Atlantic Greenway Network Bikeways Master Plan adopted by City Commission in October Ongoing
2007. The plan will be updated on an as-needed basis. The
Bikeways Committee requested for the plan to be revised to
incorporate bicycle facilities on state highways to improve bicycle
Dade Boulevard Bike Path safet and connective .
Two sections of the pathway~h re being considered for construction
Ongoing
in FY 2010: Dade Blvd, at 17 Street and Dade Blvd. and Michigan
Ave. Improvements include signal modifications and better
connectivity for bicycles and pedestrians along Dade Blvd
and
.
these intersections. The 17"' Street Bridge will be restrlped to
include bike lanes in both directions from Dade Blvd. to West
Avenue. A bike path along Washington Court will also be
constructed from Washington Avenue to Park Avenue, which will
connect to the Dade Blvd. Bike Path, as well as to the beach via
Collins Park.
Bicycle Standards Design
Manual A final draft of the Bicycle Standards Design manual is being November
Washington Avenue Sharrow revised b the consultant.
City staff is conducting a pilot study on Washin
ton A
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Pilot Program g
ve
rom South
Pointe Dr. to Dade Blvd. to evaluate shared-use ar Mar
Ch 2011
row pavement
markings. The pilot study is being conducted in partnership with
the Miami-Dade MPO and FDOT and will incude a before and after
evaluation of tem ora sharrow avement markings and sianaae
BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT FORM -PAGE 1 OF 3
BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority (VCA)
CHAIRPERSON: Elsie Sterling Howard
CITY LIAISON: Grisette Roque Marcos
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD SINCE January 2010: 4
ACTIVITY:
January 14, 2010 -The minutes from the December 1, 2009 board meeting were
approved. An update on the various initiatives developed by the Mayor's Blue Ribbon
Task Force on Tourism was provided to the members. Discussion of a Film Incentive
Grant Program took place. Discussion of the procedures of the Miami Beach
Tourism Essay Contest took place. A presentation by the City's Beach
Renourishment Project was provided to the members and how it is mostly managed
by the Department of Environmental Resources and they work in cooperation with the
state.
Ms. Howard requested that a short note be addressed to the Mayor, City Manager
and to Kevin Crowder, supporting their efforts next week and to advising them that
the VCA would be activists helping recruit signatures or supporting Representative
Ros-Lehtinen, who represents the district, and to also tell the Senators what a critical
issue this is for the community.
February 9, 2010 -The minutes from the January 14, 2010 meeting were approved.
Motion by Mr. Lehman to grant $37,000 for Film Life's 14th annual American Black
Film Festival. Seconded by Ms. Hertz. Motion passes unanimously.
Motion by Ms. Hertz to grant $35,000 for the Miami Beach September Sports Series.
Seconded by Ms. Castillo. Motion passes unanimously.
Motion by Ms. Hertz to grant $27,000 for the Miami Salsa Congress. Seconded by
Mr. Lehman. Motion passes unanimously.
Motion by Mr. Adkins to grant $42,000 for SwimShow 2011. Seconded by Ms. Hertz.
Ms. Castillo and Mr. Lehman abstained. Motion passes.
A presentation by the City's Capital Improvement Projects department took place
regarding the plans for the beautification of Lincoln Road, east of Washington
Avenue.
Motion by Mr. Lehman to allocate $75,000 towards the Film Incentive Grant Program.
Seconded by Ms. Hertz. Motion passes unanimously.
April 20, 2010 -The minutes from the February 9, 2010 meeting were approved.
An update on the Mayor's Blue Ribbon Task Force on Tourism was provided to the
board.
Discussion on the Port of Miami Tunnel took place: Discussion of a new VCA tag line
took place.
May 26, 2010 -The minutes from the Apri120, 2010 meeting were approved.
Motion by Ms. Hertz to have one declining scale for both groups, profit and non-profit,
for years 1 through 4 with the new cycle beginning in year 5. Seconded by Mr.
Lehman. Motion amended by Ms. Hertz to include the 90%, 80%, and 70% scale.
Amended motion accepted by Mr. Lehman. Motion passes unanimously.
Motion my acclamation to resolve to maintain grant criteria as recommended by VCA
staff.
An update on the oil spill and convention center expansion project were provided by
Max Sklar.
An update on the Lincoln Road Beautification Sub-Committee was provided to the
board:
Steve Adkins, Jacque Hertz, and Micky Ross Steinberg volunteered to participate on
the 2010/2011 Cultural Tourism Panel.
Page 2of 3
The next VCA Board meeting will take place Wednesday, July 14, 2010 at 3:00 pm in
the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce Executive Board Room.
Page 3 of 3
A grant in the amount of $37,000 was awarded for Film Life's 14th annual American
Black Film Festival.
A grant in the amount of $$35,000 was awarded to the Miami Beach September
Sports Series
A grant in the amount of $27,000 was awarded to the Miami Salsa Congress.
A grant in the amount of $42,000 for SwimShow 2011.
$75,000 was allocated towards the 2009/2010 Film Incentive Grant Program.
The guidelines and applications for the 2010/2011 fiscal year were approved.
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JUNE 2010
BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: Waterfront Protection Committee
CHAIRPERSON: Ana Cordero
CITY LIAISON: Lisa Botero, Environmental Manager
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD SINCE JANUARY 2010: 4
ACTIVITY:
To identify and promote policies and practices within the City of Miami Beach aimed
at achieving a clean and safe beach, support the sustainable use and enjoyment of
the beachfront, as well as minimize negative impacts and maximize benefits to the
beach and dune resource.
FUTURE ACTIVITIES
Continue to protect the natural coastline from further erosion and ensure that the City
monitors the upcoming County's Beach Renourishment efforts and urges the County
and Federal overnment to react to local needs.
Continue to ensure that all special events on the beach have a minimal impact on the
natural resources, control vehicle abuse during events, and ensure that the public
has ade uate access to the ublic resource durin lar a beach front events.
Continue to promote cleanliness and safety on the beach through education and
outreach and coordination with various departments on enforcement and
maintenance issues.
Continue to work to remove the concessionaire trailers that are illegally parked in the
area west of the hard ack and east of the dunes.
Provide educational material to beachfront properties regarding the City's Turtle
Lighting Ordinance to promote compliance and move toward enforcing the regulation
on violators.
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Supported City Public Works Staff efforts to hold an Earth Day event, including
rovidin in-kind video services.
Supported the interdepartmental /jurisdictional efforts (Beach Maintenance Task
Force) to improve beach cleanliness and maintenance issues between the dune and
beachfront areas. In addition, aided in the successful establishment of a VMS sign at
the South Pointe Park entrance warning visitors of existing anti-litter and noise
regulations to promote compliance during high season (e:g. Spring Break and Winter
Music Conference .
Reported violations and supported Code Enforcement to take action against illegal
vendors on the beachwalk and boardwalk.
Established a liaison between Marine Authority and the WPC, sharing information
and workin to ether on common issues.
Established closer working relationships with Marine Patrol, Beach Patrol and Police
Department to provide information to the Committee on infractions and levels of
resource use in order to better advise Commission on policy issues.
Provided observer reports relating to issues affecting the City's beaches and
beachfront areas and thereby helped to increase enforcement of beach use
re ulations.
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BOARD AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT FORM
BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: Scott Rakow Youth Center Advisory Board
CHAIRPERSON: Jeff Gordon
CITY LIAISON: Ellen Vargas
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD SINCE January 10: 4
Jan 21, March 4, April 22, June 2, 2010
ACTIVITY:
The Scott Rakow Youth Center serves in an advisory capacity to the City
Commission, City Manager and the Director of Parks and Recreation on matters
related to the successful operations and programs of the Scott Rakow Youth
Center. The Board shall interact with other Boards, governmental agencies and
civic groups on an as needed basis to foster the success of the Scott Rakow
Youth Center's goals and objectives.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
• Discussion and review new and existing youth programs.
• Continued review of CIP/constructions updates.
• Continued discussion of lack of parking for the Scott Rakow Youth Center.
FUTURE ACTIVITIES:
The Scott Rakow Youth Center main building is under construction since August
3, 2009 and the Advisory Board will continue to discuss present and future
planning and programs.
• Continue the monitoring and evaluation of the on-going recreation programs
and services offered at the Scott Rakow Youth Center.