LTC 149-2014 Noise Report: Q1-2014 (January - March 2014) MIAMI BEACH
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
NO. LTC # �q- �a� LETTER TO COMMISSION
TO: Mayor Philip Levine and Members o the City ommission C...� r,,,
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager —
DATE: April 30, 2014
SUBJECT: Noise Report: Q1-2014 (January— arch 2014) cf3 �a
This Letter to Commission (LTC) provides the Quarterly Noise Report for the period r-eginbing
January 1, 2014 through March 31, 2014 (Q1-2014). The data and analysis present-elf o1FJhis LTC
reflects the enforcement efforts by the Code Compliance Department (Code) and is presented in
accordance to the requirements delineated in the 2008 Administrative Guidelines.
I. Summary
Data analysis reflects that during Q1-2014 there were a total of 1,302 cases opened by Code. Of
these:
• 39 cases were canceled by the complainant prior to the arrival of Code,
• 40 cases were voided due to error or referred erroneously to Code,
• 57 cases were deemed to be duplicate complaints,
• 5 cases were closed, or were not applicable to Code, and
• 113 were referred to and/or addressed by the Miami Beach Police Department.
That leaves 1,048 cases addressed by Code during the rating period. The 113 cases referenced
above as being addressed by the Miami Beach Police Department (MBPD) was as a result of Code
not operating in the early morning hours on Tuesdays through Thursdays between 1:00 AM to 6:00
AM, or Fridays and Mondays between 3:00 AM to 6:00 AM. On those instances, noise complaints
are routed to the MBPD for handling. On Fridays and Saturdays, Code operates 24 hours and
addresses all noise complaints. In addition to the referrals to MBPD, the data also reflects a high
number of duplicate noise cases. The majority of these duplicate noise cases are related to a
specific address that remains in litigation with its neighboring property and its residents call in noise
complaints.
II. Analysis
In accordance with the 2008 Administrative Guidelines, the quarterly noise report reflects all
legislative requirements, including but not limited to the total number of noise complaints received,
cases opened, classification and outcome of each noise case, and analysis of noise case by type
(commercial, residential, other). In addition, the attachments also reflect time of the day the noise
complaint/case took place, day of the week and other information including disposition of cases
appealed through the Special Master process. All these items are reflected in detail in Attachments
A through C.
The analysis reflects that of a total of 1,048 cases with a disposition, 637 cases (60.8%) took place
at residential properties; 275 cases (26.2%) were identified to have taken place in commercially
zoned properties, and 136 cases (13.0%) took place within public property (reflected as "Other" in
Attachment A). According to the data, of the 1,048 cases addressed by Code, 199 were deemed
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(January 2014—March 2014)
valid, for an overall 19% validity rate. Further analysis, particularly for commercially zoned areas,
the noise validity rate was 17.5%.
III. Highlights
The chart below provides a breakdown by case type for Q1-2014.
DOWN OF TOTAL CASES BY TYP
January 2014-March 2014
RESIDENTIAL 637 60.8%
COMMERCIAL 275 26.2%
OTHER 136 13.0%
TOTAL 1,048 100%
When Q1-2014 is compared to similar periods in 2013 and 2012, the analysis yields a decrease in
the noise validity rate, including commercial noise cases. There are no anomalies explaining this
decrease, other than having had an increase in calls that failed to meet the validity threshold (i.e.
unusual, excessive, and unnecessary). The chart below provides detailed information regarding the
reasons complaints were deemed invalid.
REASONS NOISE CASES(Residential &Commercial) DEEMED INVALID
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PERCENTAGES 4.5% 1.8% 44.6% 1.5% 0.6% 42.9% 4.1%
Approximately 47% of the complaints (399 cases) failed to meet the threshold to consider the noise
complaint valid. Other reasons why the complaint was determined to be invalid are as follows:
• 379 cases (44.6%), there was no noise identified upon CCOs arrival,
• 38 cases (4.5%) — the noise was lowered prior to the CCOs arrival as stated by the
complainant,
• 15 cases (1.8%) — no access code was provided and CCO was unable to access
and/or enter the property in order to assess the noise,
• 13 cases (1.5%), an exemption was granted for construction-related issues, and
• 5 cases (0.6%) were not a Code Compliance issue
IV. Response Time
During Q1-2014 data analysis on "arrival time" obtained from the Parking Department's Computer
Aided Dispatch (CAD), reflects a contrast between valid and non-valid response times, particularly
for commercial cases, of about 15 minutes. On average, it took 26 minutes from complaint received
by Parking Department's Dispatch to Arrival Time by CCO; but there is approximately a five (5)
minute difference between the aggregate average response time for valid (21:45) and non-valid
(26:53). This difference is more drastic in the response time for valid commercial cases (14:39)
versus non-valid (29:26).
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(January 2014—March 2014)
Code continues to make a significant effort in responding to noise complaints within a 15-20 minute
range. The chart below provides greater detail of CCO arrival time.
Average Time for Code Officer to Arrive (Q 1-2014)
Average Numb Average Time from
Number Time to er of Call Received by
of Establishment Officer's Case Dispatch to Code
Cases* Type Arrival Status s* Officer's Arrival
Residential 0:26:17 _
NON-VALID 500 0:26:50
1000 Commercial 0:27:24
NON-VALID 220 0:29:26
Other 0:22:00 17
NON-VALID 112 0:22:04
All Cases 0:26:01
NON-VALID 832 0:26:53
"Average Time Calculated using only those cases with valid time data for both"Time Call Received
by Dispatch"and"Time of Arrival by CCO"
V. Major/Special Events
During he reporting period, the City had multiple major events including Spring Break and Winter
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Music Conference (WMC), which contributed to a higher number of noise complaints and calls for
service. During the 17-day period between Thursday, March 13, 2014 and Sunday, March 30,
2014, records reflect that 343 noise cases were logged by Code Compliance. Of these, 33 were
routed to MBPD, 33 were duplicates, seven (7) were canceled, and six (6) were voided. The
remaining 264 cases handled by Code resulted in 63 (23.9%) valid cases and 201 (76.1%)
determined to be invalid. As in past years, the high volume of calls and demand for service during
WMC placed a great demand on Code resources, necessitating staff adjustments by deploying
Code Compliance officers on 12-hour shifts (Alpha-Bravo-Charlie shifts).
VI. Special Master Appeal Hearings
As reflected in Florida Statutes 162 and City of Miami Beach Code, noise cases are appealable
before a Special Master. Attachment C reflects the status of noise-related cases appealed and
heard during this reporting period. Of the 36 cases reflected in this report, 16 cases have yet to be
heard, and one (1) is set for continuance. The remaining 19 cases, had the following disposition:
• Eight (8) cases were adjudicated guilty,
• Two (2) cases were dismissed as the evidence failed to meet the "clear and
convincing" threshold,
• Seven (7) were settled by the City Attorney's Office by way of an Agreed Order,
• One (1) was Nolle Prosse by the City Attorney's Office due to the level of evidence;
and
• One (1) was Administratively canceled due to deficiency in elements of the violation
It is important to denote that a 79% adjudication rate (15 of 19 possible cases) is the highest
adjudicatory rate achieved by Code, and is directly related to increased training, oversight,
supervision and accountability of staff.
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(January 2014—March 2014)
VII. Public Discussions on Noise
In an effort to increase transparency and discuss pros and cons of the current noise process, the
Administration held several public meetings to entertain suggestion for possible amendments to the
current Noise Ordinance and Administrative Guidelines. Four (4) meetings were held with
community leaders, businesses and stakeholders where dynamic discussions were held ranging a
myriad of topics including but not limited to the use of technology, legal precedent, and other issues
of concern. These meetings were co-chaired under the leadership of Vice-Mayor Micky Steinberg
and Commissioner Joy Malakoff. Multiple recommendations from the participants are being
currently being considered by the Administration.
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Attachments
Attachment A: Noise Case Data, Q 1-2014
Attachment B: Commercial Noise Case Data, Q1-2014
Attachment C: Special Master Case Result Summary, Q1-2014
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ATTACHMENT C -Q1 2014
Inforaiation on Disposition of Cases by Special Master and by Aidicial (Ql-2014)
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1 09/08/2013 09/27/2013 JC14000070 CE13013266 6261 Collins Ave RP/WG Cabana SM 02/06/2014-Adjudicated guilty of a First Offense.Fine
Owners L.P. of$250 to be paid by 03/06/2014. Appeal with Miami-Dade
County filed on 3/17/14.
2 09/09/2013 09/27/2013 JC14000071 CE13013314 6261 Collins Ave RP/WG Cabana SM 02/06/2014-Adjudicated guilty of a Second Offense.
Owners L.P. Fine of$1,000 to be paid by 03/06/2014. Appeal with
Miami-Dade County filed on 3/17/14
3 09/10/2013 09/27/2013 JC14000072 CE13013318 6261 Collins Ave RP/WG Cabana SM 02/06/2014-Adjudicated guilty of a Third Offense.Fine
Owners L.P. of$2,000 to be paid by 03/06/2014. Appeal with Miami-
Dade County filed on 3/17/14
4 09/20/2013 09/27/2013 JC14000073 CE13013637 6261 Collins Ave RP/WG Cabana SM 02/06/2014-Adjudicated guilty of a Fourth Offense.
Owners L.P. Fine of$3,000 to be paid by 03/06/2014. Appeal with
Miami-Dade County filed on 3/17/14
5 09/19/2013 09/27/2013 JC14000074 CE13013634 6261 Collins Ave RP/WG Cabana SM 02/06/2014-Adjudicated guilty of a Fifth Offense.Fine
Owners L.P. of$5,000 to be paid by 03106/2014. Appeal with Miami-
Dade County filed on 3/17/14
s 10/06/2013 10/16/2013 JC14000098 CE14000188 1000 South Pointe La Piaggia,Inc Request for a continuance.Scheduled to be heard on
Drive 05/22/2014
7 10/13/2013 10/22/2013 JC14000099 CE14000416 8109 Crespi Blvd Pedro Garcia SM 01/09/2014-Violator not present at SM.Adjudicated
Guilty of a First Offense. Fine of$250 imposed and shall
be paid by 03/12/2014.
8 10/13/2013 10/22/2013 JC14000100 CE14000403 136 Collins Ave Amnesia International SM 03/13/2014 Settled by Agreed Order with City
LLC/DBA Story Attorney's Office.Adjudication of Guilt.
9 10/12/2013 10/23/2013 JC14000101 CE14000397 7300 Gary Ave Ivy Swanes SM 02/06/2014-Written warning CE13010848 dismissed,
reducing this First Offense to a Written warning.
10 10/27/2013 10/29/2013 JC14000106 CE14000899 1701 Collins Ave 1701 COLLINS(MIAMI) SM 02/06/2014-Nolpros/Settled by Agreed Order by City
OPERATING COMPANY Attorney.
11 10/24/2013 01/01/2014 JC14000119 CE14000797 242 Washington Ave Ibiza,2,Inc/Richard SM 03/13/2014-Guilty of First Offense. Fine of$250 to be
Silverman paid by 4/23/2014.
12 11/10/2013 11/12/2013 JC14000120 CE14001299 1000 South Pointe La Piaggia,Inc SM 03/13/2014-Case voided by Code Compliance and
Drive removed from SM agenda.
13 11/03/2013 11/12/2013 JC14000121 CE14001113 1000 South Pointe La Piaggia,Inc SM 05/22/2014
Drive
14 10/27/2013 11/12/2013 JC14000150 CE14000903 1685 Collins Ave Beach Hotel Associates SM 03/13/2014-Case dismissed as City failed to meet the
LLC,d/b/a Bianca level of proof.
Delano
15 11/03/2013 11/12/2013 JC14000151 CE14001092 960 Ocean Drive SOBE USA,LLC d/b/a SM 03/13/2014-Settlement made with City Attorney by
16 11/17/2013 11/25/2013 JC14000183 CE14001540 Ocean's Ten way of Agreed Order;as follows: Written warning valid.
17 11/02/2013 11/08/2013 JC14000188 CE14001070 No companion case. First Offense is valid. A fine of
$3,500 is assessed and to be paid by 4/7/2014. The
18 11/24/2013 12/02/2013 JC14000191 CE14001763 second offense,third,fourth,fifth,sixth,and seventh are
19 01/19/2014 01/24/2014 JC14000246 CE14003654 dismissed.
20 02/08/2014 02/14/2014 JC14000343 CE14004279
21 12/0612013 12/10/2013 JC14000194 CE14002134 1020 Ocean Drive 2K Clevelander Inc SM 06/05/2014
22 01/01/2014 01/10/2014 JC14000241 CE14002988 27 Star Island Drive Starboard Forida IV, SM 05/08/2014
LLC
23 01/09/2014 01/22/2014 JC14000242 CE14003271 6261 Collins Ave RP/WG Cabana SM 02/06/2014-Adjudicated guilty of Sixth Offense. A fine
Owners L.P. of$5,000 is imposed and shall b paid by 3/6/2014.
24 01/18/2014 01/27/2014 JC14000247 CE14003599 7950 Abbott Ave Adriana Fernandez SM 05/08/2014
25 03/10/2013 02/06/2014 JC14000334 CE13006365 1200 Ocean Drive Palace Foodbar,LLC SM 05/08/2014
26 03/10/2014 02/06/2014 JC14000335 CE13006400 1200 Ocean Drive Palace Foodbar,LLC SM 05/08/2014
27 02/16/2014 02/21/2014 JC14000360 CE14004579 1720 Collins Ave Catalina Dorset LLC SM 06/05/2014
dba Fun ku Sushi
28 02/18/2014 02/24/2014 JC14000361 CE14004631 4700 Bay Road H G Tillman Consulting, SM 06/05/2014
Inc.
29 03/15/2014 03/24/2014 JC14000406 CE14005829 27 Star Island Drive Starboard Forida IV, SM 07/03/2014
LLC
30 03/08/2014 03/13/2014 JC14000407 CE14005433 1677 Collins Ave New National LLC SM 07/03/2014
31 03/25/2014 04/01/2014 JC14000408 CE14006641 956 Washington Ave Astor EB-5,LLC dba SM 07/03/2014
Hotel Astor
32 03/25/2014 04/01/2014 JC14000409 CE14006655 956 Washington Ave Astor EB-5,LLC dba SM 07/03/2014
Hotel Astor
33 03/21/2014 04/02/2014 JC14000420 CE14006197 423 16th Street MIAMI BEACH SM 08/14/2014
THEATER&SHOW
DISTRICT
ASSOCIATION IN
34 03/29/2014 04/08/2014 JC14000421 CE14006897 1685 James Ave Collins Hotel Associated SM 08/14/2014
LLC,dba The Gale
Hotel
35 1 03/29/2014 04/08/2014 1 JC14000422 10E14006895 18010 Tatum Waterway Joseph Maldonado SM 08/14/2014
36 1 04/02/2014 04/06/2014 1 JC14000423 ICE14007100 16330 Allison Road JAIi Matlick SM 08/14/2014
Code Compliance-Noise Report Q1 2014
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