236-2001 LTC
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CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
Office of the City Manager
Letter to Commission No. ~3la- den,
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To: Honorable Mayor and
Members of the City Commission
From: Jorge M. Gonzalez \ ~
City Manager J
Subject: NIGHTLIFE INDUSTRTY TASK FORCE (NITE)
Date: October 23, 2001
Please be advised that pursuant to Commission discussion on September 5, 2001,
attached hereto is a summary narrative of the purpose and objectives of the Nightlife
Industry Task Force (UNITEU).
The Task Force will be composed of seventeen (17) representatives from nightclubs,
restaurant and entertainment establishments, hotel industry, counsel to the nightlife
industry, Greater Miami and the Beaches Hotel Association and the South Beach Hotel
and Restaurant Association, including, but not limited to:
1. Ken Barrilich, Crobar Nightclub
2. Roman Jones, Opium Garden
3. Gary Thoulouis, Event Broker
4. Rodolphe Piper, BillBoard Live - Ocean Drive
5. Alan Roth, Rumi Restaurant - Lincoln Road
6. Michael Tronn, Promoter
7. Eric Omares, Pearl Restaurant
8. Noah Lazes, Level Nightclub
9. Dave Tomek, Touch
10. Debora Sakin, China Grill
11. Anita Cachaldora, Tropigala
12. Ian Hendry, Clevelander Hotel
13. Joanne Rabin, National Hotel
14. Orlando Velasquez, Holiday Inn
15. David Kelsey, South Beach Hotel & Restaurant Association
16. Stuart Blumberg, Greater Miami and the Beaches Hotel Association
17. Michael D. Welly, Loews Hotel
The first meeting of the NITE will take place tomorrow, October 24, 2001 at 4:00 p.m. in
the City Manager's Large Conference Room. Members of the Fire, Police,
Code/Neighborhood Services, Arts Culture and Entertainment and Economic Development
Departments will also participate in the meeting. If you have any questions, please contact
me.
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c: Christina M. Cuervo. Assistant Citv Manaaer
Nightlife Industry Task Force (NITE)
I. Purpose
A. The Nightlife Industry Task Force ("NITE") will review, formulate
and coordinate information, proposals and issues raised by the City
Manager, the Mayor, members of the City Commission, the nightlife
industry and other concerned citizens. The Task Force will prepare
recommendations on how to improve the City's interaction with the
nightlife industry.
B. The Task Force will address the needs and concerns of the nightlife
industry by making recommendations on issues affecting the
relationship between the City and the nightlife industry in order to
make the city more sensitive to the nightlife industry needs, while
maintaining a balanced perspective as to quality of life issues
affecting both residents and visitors.
II. Composition
A. The Task Force will be composed of seventeen (17)
representatives from nightclubs, restaurant and entertainment
establishments, hotel industry, counsel to the nightlife industry,
Greater Miami and the Beaches Hotel Association and the South
Beach Hotel and Restaurant Association, including, but not limited
to:
1. Ken Barrilich, Crobar Nightclub
2. Roman Jones, Opium Garden
3. Gary Thoulouis, Event Broker
4. Rodolphe Piper, BillBoard Live - Ocean Drive
5. Alan Roth, Rumi Restaurant - Lincoln Road
6. Michael Tronn, Promoter
7. Eric Omares, Pearl Restaurant
8. Noah Lazes, Level Nightclub
9. Dave Tomek, Touch
10. Debora Sakin, China Grill
11. Anita Cachaldora, Tropigala
12. Ian Hendry, Clevelander Hotel
13. Joanne Rabin, National Hotel
14. Orlando Velasquez, Holiday Inn
15. David Kelsey, South Beach Hotel & Restaurant Association
16. Stuart Blumberg, Greater Miami and the Beaches Hotel
Association
17. Michael D. Welly, Loews Hotel
B. Membership criteria for the NITE will apply in the following ways:
individual should be resident of the city for a minimum of two (2)
years, or can demonstrate ownershiplinterest or is employed by a
business established in the city for a minimum of two (2) years -
exceptions to this are allowed if the individual has specific
knowledge or expertise relative to the Nightlife Industry.
C. The Task Force will meet on a monthly basis, or as frequent as the
Task Force deems necessary to make a final recommendation.
The Task Force will sunset at the end of six months unless
determined by the City Manager that it should be extended.
III. Objective
A. At the request of industry representatives and as part of the City's
Major Events Plan (MEP), the NITE will serve to advise the City
Manager on nightlife issues and to provide a forum to address quality
of life issues affecting our residents, as a result of the City's popularity.
The NITE will endeavor to continue and enhance communication and
cooperation between the Nightlife Industry and the Administration. The
purpose of this Task Force is to provide more specific details regarding
trends impacting the industry and creating a mechanism to quickly and
proactively address issues in an effort to keep the public updated on
event planning.
B. The NITE's charge and scope of work should include, but not be
limited to:
. To serve in an advisory capacity to the City Manager with
respect to matters pertaining to the nightlife industries
and businesses in the City, and its impact on the quality
of life of our City.
. To advise the City of nightlife industry trends and events
that may require an increase or adjustment in the level of
City services.
. To make recommendations as to the needs and
concerns of the public and the nightlife industries and
businesses in the City, including how those needs can
best be met.
. To advise on methods of promoting the safe growth and
stability of nightlife industries and businesses in the City.
. To focus on and make recommendations regarding
targeted marketing initiatives.
. To participate with the City and the nightlife industry in
projects approved by the City Commission, which may be
established to better the community and improve the
quality of life in the City.
. Review and make recommendations regarding the City's
MEP.
. Review and make recommendations regarding the laws
affecting the nightlife industry.
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