LTC 243-2004 Board and Committee Biannual Reports
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
Office of the City Manager
Letter to Commission No. 243-2004
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Mayor David Dermer and
Members of the City Commission.
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Date: September 14, 2004
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Subject: BOARD AND COMMITTEE BIANNUAL REPORTS
Pursuant to City code 2-22(13) "The chairperson or his designee shall biannually submit a
completed written report form, supplied by the City Administration, to the City Commission and City
Manager..."
Attached, for your perusal, are the reports submitted to the City Clerk's Office.
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The following Committees have not responded:
Beach Preservation Board
Fine Arts Board
Gold Advisory Committee
Health Advisory Committee
Parks and Recreation Facilities Board
Pubic Safety Advisory Committee
Transportation and Parking Committee
Visitor and Convention Authority
BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT FORM - PAGE 1 OF 2
BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME:
Art in Public Places
CHAIRPERSON:
Pola Reyd bu rd
CITY LIAISON: Dennis Leyva
# OF MEETINGS SINCE 01/04: Five Meetings
ACTIVITIES:
The AiPP Guidelines and AiPP Master Plan were presented to the Community
Affairs/Neighborhoods Committee and after approval were taken to the City
Commission for a first reading. The second reading took place and the AiPP Master
Plan and changes to the AIPP ordinance were approved.
The City Commission appointed Maria Bonta de la Pezuela and Heather Urban to
serve in the AiPP Committee. For the first time in over two years, the committee has
now seven members.
Max Sklar and AiPP member IIjia Mosscroft have been working with sculptor Paul
Fullerton on the AiPP Project" Corona del Mar," to be located on Washington
Avenue. The artist submitted photographs of the molds and is projecting that the
sculpture can be completed within six months. A contract extension is being
finalized.
As part of its education initiatives, AiPP purchased two telescopes that were placed in
a West Avenue cui-de sac that faces the Flagler Monument. Pending further
developments by the City's Historic Preservation Board are informational materials to
be made available to Miami-Dade Public Schools.
The AiPP Project "Circle," a ceramic mural designed by artist Connie L10veras and
created by youngsters and senior citizens from North Beach, was formally
inaugurated at the opening of the North Shore Youth Center.
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AiPP members Jim Clearwater and Debra Scholl are in charge of identifying possible
artists for the Collins Park Project. AiPP will meet with MC Harry, the firm that will be
completing and executing the design and plan for the park.
Following Commissioner Gross' suggestions, AiPP Committee will undertake a
thorough discussion about the locations for future Art in Public Places projects at its
September 2004 meeting.
After initial efforts to raise funds for the restoration of Flagler Memorial, AiPP has
turned over the donations (minus the cost of the two telescopes mentioned above) to
Historic Preservation for further action.
The contract with artist Kevin Arrow for the AiPP Project "Beatles Mandala" was
finalized. The artist is working on the piece and the City of Miami Beach will be
preparing the site adjacent to the North Beach Bandshell.
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BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT FORM - PAGE 1 OF 3
BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: Barrier-Free Environment Committee
CHAIRPERSON: Rabbi Solomon Schiff
CITY LIAISON: Heidi Johnson-Wright, ADA Coordinator
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD SINCE January 2004: 6
ACTIVITY:
Serve as disability issues-focused public body in advisory capacity to the City of
Miami Beach, its departments, and staff.
Provide insight and perspectives on disability issues to enhance facilities and
program access within the City.
Review and provide input on access accommodations to new City facilities or existing
City facilities undergoing renovations or modifications.
Bring to the City's attention access problems and obstacles, and suggest possible
solutions.
Seek out knowledge and resources on disability matters by inviting professionals
from other disability agencies and organizations to speak to the Committee and share
information.
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FUTURE ACTIVITIES
Continue to provide insight and perspectives on disability issues to enhance facilities
and program access within the City of Miami Beach.
Continue to review and provide input on access accommodations to new City
facilities or existing City facilities undergoing renovations or modifications.
Play active role in assisting the ADA Office and Environment Resources staff to
develop a beach access pilot project.
Provide input and feedback regarding future capital improvement projects.
Brainstorm and prepare suggested action plans for creative projects and programs to
enhance the City's reputation as a world-class, cutting-edge community for residents
and a destination for visitors with disabilities.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
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Worked with Special Events staff to come up with ways to make events more
accessible to people with disabilities.
Provided input to Design Review Board on projects submitted.
Supplied feedback to CIP on capital improvements underway at Convention Center.
Provided input on North Beach Recreational Corridor project.
Voiced concerns and offered input on Lincoln Road businesses.
Voiced concerns and offered suggestions about possible Building Code violations to
Building Department.
BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT FORM - PAGE 1 OF 3
BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: Beautification Committee
CHAIRPERSON: Elizabeth Resnick
CITY LIAISON: Tom Chadwick
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD SINCE January 2004: 7
ACTIVITY:
Monitors the overall aesthetic of the City of Miami Beach, it's businesses, residences, public
spaces, and patron establishments. The Beautification Committee makes recommendations
to elected officials such as the Mayor and City Commission, as well as advising and directly
coordinating tasks and issue resolutions with top Administration staff such as Department
Directors, Assistant City Managers, and the City Manager. Through these processes and
venues, the Beautification Committee seeks to promote a clean, beautiful environment within
which to live, work, and play.
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FUTURE ACTIVITIES
Future activities includes hosting of the 2004 Annual Beautification Awards (an awards
event that celebrates and recognizes beautification efforts by local properties whose uses may
include commercial, multi-family residential {apartment and condominium buildings with
More than four individual units}, and not-for-profit non-public properties), finalization and
distribution of the 'beautiful places' map (a full-color map of the city that will identify, via the
use of color graphic icons, beautiful places within the city including former beautification
Award-winning properties, parks and recreational facilities, memorial sites, greenways and
significant streetscapes, etc.), various "clean-up" projects (projects the Committee undertakes
when a property, area, or entity is deemed as problematically unclean or unsightly, thus
detracting from the beautification of the city).
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ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Hosted the 2003 Miami Beach Beautification Awards and pre-award breakfast social
Co-hosted the 2004 Miami Beach Arbor Day celebration and tree planting
Co-hosted the re-dedication of Poinciana Park and provided educational seminars for students
of North Beach Elementary School relating to arboriculture
Drafted letter conceming reconstruction of the MacArthur Causeway Gateway Sign and sent to
Mayor and City Commission for action
Initiated initial clean-up projects at various locations throughout Miami Beach to improve the
overall aesthetic and service levels
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BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANUAL REPORT FORM - PAGE 4 OF 6
BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME:
ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
CHAIRPERSON:
JASON LOEB
CITY LIAISON:
APRIL HIRSCH, Secretary to the Board
DATE OF REPORT: Jan 2004 through Jun 2004
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD DURING THIS REPORTING PERIOD: 11
MEETING
DATE
AGENDA
ITEMS
PRELIM
APPROVED DENIED DISCUSSION CONTINUED EV ALS WORKSHOPS
Jan 2004 13 7 3 3
Feb 04 15 9 3 3
Mar 04 17 4 2 6 5
Apr 04 8 4 2 2
May 04 17 8 2 4 3
Jun 04 12 3 I I 7
Totals: 82 35 5 19 23
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BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT FORM - PAGE 1 OF 3
CHAIRPERSON:
CITY LIAISON:
Gilbert Sauires
Ramiro Imrnanzo
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BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: Community Relations Board
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD SINCE January 2004
7
ACTIVITY:
Black History Month Celebration
Women's History Month
Community Hero's Award Selections
Diversity in our Community
Memorial Day Planning and Preparation
Goodwill Ambassadors for 2004 Memorial Day Weekend
Selections of Gilbert Squire as new Chair and Joe Zubi and Vice Chair.
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FUTURE ACTIVITIES
Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
Maintain liaison with individuals and groups interested in addressing the concerns
and serving the special needs of the City of Miami Beach.
Conduct Community Relations Board meetings, subcommittees and forms (as
needed).
To increase public awareness of and confidence in the role of the Community
Relations Board and City government for solving problems that strain inter-group
relationships.
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ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Received:
Many Voice One Community Miami Dade County MOSAIC Imitative Award.
Created the first City of Miami Beach Community Relations Board brochure and
distributed throughout the community.
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BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANUAL REPORT FORM - PAGE 5 OF 6
BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME:
FLOOD PLAIN MANAGEMENT BOARD
CHAIRPERSON:
JASON LOEB
CITY LIAISON:
APRIL HIRSCH, Secretary to the Board
DA TE OF REPORT: Jan 2004 through Jun 2004
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD DURING THIS REPORTING PERIOD: 2 *
*Board only meets as required.
MEETING
DATE
AGENDA
ITEMS
PRELIM
APPROVED DENIED DISCUSSION CONTINUED EV ALS WORKSHOPS
J an 2004
Feb 04 2 2
Mar 04
Apr 04
May 04
Jun 04 I I
Totals: 3 3
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:
SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL REVIEW BOARD
CHAIRPERSON:
ROTATES
CITY LIAISON:
THOMAS R. MOONEY, AICP
DATE OF REPORT: Jan 2004 through Jun 2004
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD DURING THIS REPORTING PERIOD: 4 *
* Board only meets as required.
MEETING
DATE
AGENDA
ITEMS
PRELIM
APPROVED DENIED DISCUSSION CONTINUED EV ALS WORKSHOPS
Jan 2004
Feb 04 I 1
Mar 04 I I
Apr 04 I I
May 04 I I
Jun 04
Totals: 4 4
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BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT FORM - PAGE 1 OF 3
Budget Advisory Committee ( BAC )
BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME:
Jeryl (Deede) Weithom
CHAIRPERSON:
Jose Cruz
CITY LIAISON:
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD SINCE JANUARY 2004-JUNE 2004
ACTIVITY:
1/06/04 Meeting was regarding:
- Presentation of Union Pro osals
1/20/04 Meeting was regarding:
- Continue Discussion Of Union Proposals
2/03/04 Meeting was regarding:
- Continue Discussion Of Union Pro osals and BAC White Pa er Outline
2/24/04 Meeting was regarding:
- Discuss and re are letter to Commission re arding the "white aper outline".
3/09/04 Meeting was regarding:
- Discuss and re are letter to Commission re ardin the "white a er outline"
3/23/04 Meeting was regarding:
- Update on the Miami Beach Golf Club
- Prepare a list of uestions for FY 04/05 De artmental Budget Presentations
4/27/04 Meeting was regarding:
- Actuary report for General and Unclassified Pension Plans
- U date on the Cit 's Bud et
05/03/04 Meeting was regarding:
-Joint BAC & G.O. Bond Committee Meeting to discuss Maintenance Requirements
6/01/04 Meeting was regarding:
- Discuss FY 04/05 Fire Budget Request
- Update on CW A Negotiations
6/15/04 Meeting was regarding:
- Discuss FY 04/05 Parks & Recreation Bud et Re uest
7/6/04 Meeting was regarding:
-Discuss FY 04/05 Police Budget Request
- U date on the Cit 's General Fund Budget
7/20/04 Meeting was regarding:
-Update on Millage for Maintenance
-Discuss FY 0405 IT Bud et Re uest
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FUTURE ACTIVITIES
Look at long term budget impact items such as union contracts, analyzing revenue and
expenses to determine if everyone is paving their fair share, pension issues etc.
Review and comment on annual financial statements.
Continue to monitor and work with the IT department on technology cost issues and other
IT programs.
Review medical insurance programs and their effects on the budget.
Review quarterly financial results.
Work with the Commission on their request for BAC reviews.
Respond to and work with the community and the BAC members on financial issues
brought to the Committee.
Continue to work with the administration on the 5-year budget.
Hold BAC Public Forum to review and discuss City budget for the purpose of educating
the public with regard to the budget.
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ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Reviewed and commented on the budget.
Observed union negotiation process, reviewed long term budget impact of union requests,
revisited the impact as proposals changed.
Worked on long term budget and trend analysis by ourselves and with the administration.
Looked at the City's trend for expenses and what was necessary to be in line with future
revenue.
Looked at replacement requirements and reviewed millage for those items in the budget.
Looked at maintenance requirements Citywide with G.O. Bond oversight board.
Work with administration on the 5-year budget.
BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT FORM - PAGE 1 OF 3
BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME:
CHAIRPERSON:
CITY LIAISON:
Committee on the Homeless
Juan Rojas
Maria Ruiz
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD SINCE January 2003
6
ACTIVITY:
The Committee meets to explore recommendations to address homelessness in
In Miami Beach. The Committee also seeks to brinq providers tOQether to maximize
Collaboration and share best practices.
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FUTURE ACTIVITIES
The Committee expects to work on drafting a 1 O-year plan to address
Homelessness in Miami Beach. The Committee will also be sending out a survey
To faith-based providers to gauge the level of services in this sector of the
Community.
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ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
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The Committee has advocated for increased fundinq for the Office of Homeless
Coordination and is workinq to coordinate faith-based efforts in the City.
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January - July 2004
BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: Community Development Advisory Committee
CHAIRPERSON:
Todd Narson
CITY LIAISON:
Joanna Revelo, HousinQ and Community
Development Division Director
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD SINCE DECEMBER 2003: 14
ACTIVITY:
The Community Development Advisory Committee (CDAC) meets regularly at least
once a quarter to discuss program activities funded by Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) funds. During the planning proposal phase in the early spring, CDAC
meetings are held twice a week every week for between 4 to 6 weeks.
FUTURE ACTIVITIES:
The Chair (and/or other CDAC member) will present the proposed funding
recommendations to the City Commission on July 28, 2004
At the September meeting, CDAC will either re-appoint or appoint a new member to the
G.O. Bond Oversight Committee. In addition, the position of the ex-officio for the Loan
Review Committee remains vacant.
CDAC may, if necessary, review and discuss any proposed amendments to the One
Year Action Plan (or Five Year Consolidated Plan).
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
CDAC unanimously approved the funding recommendations of the City Manager from
the meetings held with him on May 17'h and subsequent to their meeting with him on
June 29th. A total of $472,472 was allocated to 20 Public Services activities which were
in line with the priority areas of child care, youth programming, and programs for the
elderly; and $877,581 for capital improvements, economic development and housing
rehabilitation. The committee co-hosted two public hearings for public comment and
input on how the federal funding be allocated with regard to the identified priority areas.
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BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT FORM - PAGE 1 OF 3
BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: Committee for Quality Education
CHAIRPERSON: Marta Montaner
CITY LIAISON: Maria Ruiz
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD SINCE January 200t 6
ACTIVITY:
The Committee meets to make recommendations to the Mavor & Commission
Reqardinq education matters in the City.
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FUTURE ACTIVITIES
The Committee will continue to monitor the progress of construction at Miami
Beach Senior High School as well as make recommendations for additional
Education programming enhancements for youth and adults.
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ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
The Committee has monitored the construction proqress at Miami Beach Senior
Hiqh School.
BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT FORM - PAGE 1 OF 3
BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: Convention Center Advisory Board
CHAIRPERSON: Joe Fontana
CITY LIAISON: Christina Cuervo
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD SINCE January 20Qf' 5
ACTIVITY:
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Joe Fontana was elected Chairman. Victor Bao was elected Vice Chairman.
The Board approved Guidelines for Adult Events - allowing only two shows per year
and only in Hall C.
Motion was made to accept the Broadway contract with an increase of $1000 per
week on base rent.
Motion was made to show that the Ballroom on metered lot would cost $55-$60
million.
Motion was made to approve $54k contract with Miami International Boat Show.
Motion was made to increase CBC funds reimbursement to 80/20 and increase
surcharge from $1.00 - $1.50.
Approved induction of Frankie Avalon to Walk of Stars. Approved rental rate
increase for Convention Center.
Motion was made for both electrical and security services to remain status quo and
not to be exclusive at the Convention Center.
Motion was made to not proceed with questioning whether Senior Citizens can afford
to purchase discounted tickets but rather review resale abuse.
Motion to approve rental waiver for Children's Cancer Caring Center.
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ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT FORM - PAGE 1 OF 3
BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: Convention Center Capital Projects Oversight
Committee
CHAIRPERSON: Jack Hartley
CITY LIAISON: Christina Cuervo
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD SINCE January 20~ 2
ACTIVITY:
Walk of Stars consultants gave an update of the cost of the project which would now
be approximately $400,000. The Committee voted to wait and let consultants finish
with the money they were contracted for.
Motion to approve 5 year contract with Miami International Boat Show.
Motion to recommend the endorsement of Ballroom Expansion.
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FUTURE ACTIVITIES
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ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT FORM - PAGE 1 OF 3
BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME:
_CHAIRPERSON:
CITY LIAISON:
Debarment Committee
David Weider
Gus Lopez
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD SINCE January 20ot! None
ACTIVITY:
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ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANUAL REPORT FORM - PAGE 2 OF 6
BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME:
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
CHAIRPERSON:
GREGORY NEVIlLE
CITY LIAISON:
THOMAS R. MOONEY, AICP
DATE OF REPORT: Jan 2004 through Jun 2004
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD DURING THIS REPORTING PERIOD: 10
MEETING
DATE
AGENDA
ITEMS
PRELIM
APPROVED DENIED DISCUSSION CONTINUED EV ALS WORKSHOPS
Jan 2004 7 7
Feb 04 No Mtg Held
Mar 04 8 4 4
Apr 04 6 I 1 4 I
May 04 12 5 7 4
Jun 04 12 4 I I 6
Totals: 45 21 2 I 21 5
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BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: General Obligation Bond Oversight Committee
CHAIRPERSON: Mayor David Dermer -;
CITY LIAISON: Tim Hemstreet, CIP Office Director
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD SINCE January 2004
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. Status report on all projects are presented
. Funding recommendations and/or appropriations are discussed
. Proposed contract amendments are reviewed
. Community Meetings are summarized
. Upcoming Workshop and Community Meeting dates are presented
FUTURE ACTIVITIES
Continued oversight/recommendations regarding projects funded by the 1999
General Obligation Bond.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
The Committee provides continual oversight and review of all projects funded by the
1999 General Obligation Bond. The Committee continues to analyze the status of
each project and offer recommendations on policy issues and funding appropriations.
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BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME:
CHAIRPERSON:
CITY LIAISON:
HEAL TH FACILITIES AUTHORITY
ARTI UNGER
PATRICIAD. WALKER
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD SINCE JUNE 04 NONE
ACTIVITY:
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BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANUAL REPORT FORM - PAGE 1 OF 6
BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME:
HISTORIC PRESERV AnON BOARD
CHAIRPERSON:
MITCH NOVICK
CITY LIAISON:
THOMAS R. MOONEY, AICP
DATE OF REPORT: Jan 2004 through Jun 2004
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD DURING THIS REPORTING PERIOD: 12
MEETING
DATE
AGENDA
ITEMS
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Jan 2004 19 8 2 9
Feb 04 12 10 I I I
Mar 04 13 8 2 3
Apr 04 12 7 2 3 I
May 04 18 10 4 4 4
June 04 14 7 2 5
Totals: 83 50 13 25 6
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Submitted: July 28, 2004
BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME:
CHAIRPERSON:
CITY LIAISON:
LOAN REVIEW COMMITTEE
James Gleason
MiguelJ Del CampilIo, Housing Manager
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD SINCE January 2004:
ACTIVITY:
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The Committee reviewed four (4) applications for the Multi-Family Housing Rehabilitation
Program and the HOME Program. The four (4) applications were recommended by the
Committee.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
See "Activities" Above.
FUTURE ACTIVITIES:
The Committee plans to meet monthly, except for January and August, or as required for the
balance of the year.
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BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: Marine Authority Board
CHAIRPERSON: Morris Sunshine, Vice Chair
CITY LIAISON: Janice Pye
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD SINCE January 2004 - June 2004 Two
ACTIVITY:
Reviews applications for occupational licenses for businesses which have an impact on the
marine environment in Miami Beach. Makes recommendations concerning the approval
of these applications. Makes recommendations to the City Manager and City
Commission conc'erning any marine related issue which may have an impact on the City.
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. Continue to review license applications.
. Continue to make recommendations concerning beach rules and regulations.
. Continue to make recommendations regarding marine safety issues.
. Continue to make recommendations regarding the types and uses of
watercraft.
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ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Reviewed one license application.
The Authority discussed:
. The use of jet skis in Indian Creek.
. The possible dumping of sewage from a vessel moored behind 805
Normandy Dr.
. Atlantic Casinos.
. The display of vessels for sale by Real Deal Boats from 4441 Collins Av.
The Authority made a recommendation concerning the future use of Cooks Inlet.
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BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: Commission on the Status of Women
CHAIRPERSON: Diana Susi
CITY LIAISON: Judy Hoanshelt
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD SINCE January 2004
Six
ACTIVITY:
Attended & participated in Community Relations Board meetings as Ex Officio
Committee Member
Coordination with the National COSW on Legislative issues and Resolutions
1/2 day strategic planning session held
FUTURE ACTIVITIES
Legislative Initiatives (national and local)
Leadership/mentoring initiatives
National Pay Equity/gender parity
Domestic Violence Center/Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Co-sponsor events with the National COSW
Women Worth Knowing/Women's History Month
Homeless Issues.
Coordination of National Commission on the Status of Women Convention 2005 on
Miami Beach
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Cellular telephone drive and donation to City of Miami Beach Police Domestic Violence
Unit
Women's History Month event: Catered reception and award of certificates to four (4)
Women Worth Knowing recipients. Event held at The Palms Hotel.
Pay Equity Panel Discussion and Workshop held open to the community,
approximately 100 attendees, co-sponsored with the Miami Dade County
Commission on the Status of Women.
Presentation and workshop to students at Miami Beach Senior High School regarding
Domestic Violence as part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Leadership role in the Miami Beach Relay for Life Event
Review and recommendation to City Commission regarding proposed Adult
Entertainment Establishment Ordinance
BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT FORM - PAGE 1 OF 3
BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: Miami Beach Cultural Arts Council
CHAIRPERSON: Ada L1erandi
CITY LIAISON: Bill Baites
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD SINCE January 2004 - 6
ACTIVITY:
February 6
March 12 ..
,
April 2
May 7
June 4
July 9
FUTURE ACTIVITIES
2 of 3
September 10
October 1
November 5
December 10
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Page 3 of 3
ACCOMPLISHMENTS.
Please see attached.
,
, FY IWO~ Recommended Grant Awards
Grant Pinel
Recomm.ndations
Addition."
Awarded -40% up
to Category Cap
or Requested
FY (WOS
Award Totals
1
2
3
4
5
6
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The_ and Film
Ctr for Advancement 01 Jewish Educalion . Film FestivaJ S 4,000 S 1,600 S 5,600
Entertainment InduStry lnOJbator - Film Contest S 7,000 S 2,800 S 9,800
FantasY Theater FiIClOIy S 12,000 S 4,800 S 18,600
Fl. Laudardsle Children'. Theater S S . S
Gold Coast Theater $ 5,000 $ 2,000 $ 7,000
Miami Beacl'l F1m Societv S 10,000 S . S 10,000
South Beach Gay Men's Chorus. Musical Theater $ 8,000 S 2,000 $ 10,000
To..1 $
-4&,000 $
13,200 $
89,200
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3
4
5
6
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1 BIadl Door Dance C- S 5,000 S 2,000 S 7,000
Dance Arts FllIf1CIalion . Isadora Duncan En.emble $ 7,400 S 2,600 $ 10,000
Dance Now! ensembte S 9.000 S 3,600 $ 12,600
Fr_ Bratch8< D811C8 Company $ 5,000 S 2,000 $ 7,000
Miami ConlMJ1lOf'll)' Dance Company $ 5.000 S 2,000 $ 7,000
Maximum Dence COf11IlOnv S 9,000 S 3,600 S 12,600
Mian'i Dance Machine S $ . $
Mi6-Eastem Dance .......... $ 5,000 $ 2,000 $ 7,000
MomenlUm Dance Company $ 12,600 $ 5,()o4(l $ 17 ,640
To"l $
51.000 $
22,640 $
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2
3
4
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Florida Grand Opera $ 7,000 $ 2,800 $ 9,600
Miami SymphOnY ()n:haslra S 7,000 $ 2,800 $ 9,600
Miami Choral Society $ 7.000 S 2,800 S 9,600
Patron. of Exceptional AI1isIs - InrI. Piano Festival S 7,000 S 2,800 S 9,800
Sou'" Beach ~ Ensemble $ 7,000 S 2,800 $ 9,800
Total $
35,000 $
14.000 $
49.000
Cultur8l Anchors
2
3
4
5
6
7
1 MCenterlSouth Florida $ 25,000
Bass Museum of Art $ 25,000
JewiSh Museum of Florida S 25.000
Miami City Ballet $ 25,000
Miami Design Preservation League S 25.000
New WOI1d SymphOny $ 25,000
Wotfsonian - FlU S 25,000
To"l $
175.000
'Cullunl Tourism (VCA & CAC uch fund 50 0001
1
2
3
4
5
6
Art Deco Weekend. Inc. $ 15,000
Btazilian Film Festival of Miami $ 15.000
InternatiOnai Ballet Festival of Miami S 15,000
Miami Gay & Lesbian Film Festival $ 20,000
Miami Intem8tional Film Festival- MOC S 20,000
Miami Hip HOI' Exchange. Miami Light Project S 15,000
$
100,000
'To"l: $
50.000
Arts & Culturll Education
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
1
12
13
1 Arts for LeaminalMiami $ 11,000 $ 4,400 S 15.400
2 Behind Ihe Curtain. Ire, S . S $
Center for Folk and Community Art $ 7.790 $ 2,210 S 10,000
Clarita Fllaueiras Flamenco Puro S S $
Greater Miami Youth Symphony $ 5,000 S 575 S 5,575
HolOCaust Memorial $ 6.000 S 2,400 S 8,400
Louis Wolfson II Florida Moving Image Archive S 6,000 S 2,400 S $,400
Miami Beach Community Development Cllf1l. S - S . S
Miami Beach Garden Conservancy $ 11,000 S 4,400 $ 15,400
Miami Beach Hispanic Community Center $ 6.000 $ 2,400 $ 8.400
1 MIAMlnlelligence S 6,000 S 2,400 $ 8,400
Story Theater S 9,000 $ 3,600 S 12,600
The Education Fund $ 9,000 S 3,600 S 12,600
To..1 S
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28.315 S 105.175
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3
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5
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Center for Emerging Art $ S $ .
Concert AsSOCiation of Florida $ 11,000 S 4,400 S 15,400
Creative Arts Enterprises $ 6,000 S 2,000 S $,000
Florida Dance Association S 14,000 S 5,600 $ 19,600
Rhythm Foundation $ 8,000 S 2,000 $ 10,000
South Florida Composers Alliance S 4.000 $ 1,600 S 5,600
Tiaertail Productions $ 11,000 S 4,400 $ 15,400
To"l S
10.000 $
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BOARDS & COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT
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BOARD or COMMITTEE NAME:
PERSONNEL BOARD
CHAIRPERSON:
Orlando Alvarez
CITY LIASON:
Mayra D. Buttacavoli
Director
Human Resources and Risk Management
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD SINCE JANUARY 2004: January 2004 - June 2004 - 6
Activities:
. Approve New Job Classifications and Specifications
. Election of Chairperson & Vice - Chairperson
. Ms. Jean Olin, Deputy City Attorney, gave Personnel Board Orientation
. Discuss and Recommend on Fiscal Year 2004/05 Budget Development Process
. Disciplinary Action Appeal request postponed to November 19t\ 2004 meeting
(Barry Carroll, MSW II)
. Approve request for reinstatement of Dennis Dykes and Jose R. Concepcion
Future Activities:
. Monitor Performance Evaluation Report and past due evaluations
. Discuss future responsibilities and functions of Personnel Board
. Approve New Job Specifications
. Hear Disciplinary Actions Appeals
. Hear Performance Evaluation Appeals
Accomplishments:
. Approved three (3) New Job Specification- Field Inspector I-In the CIP office
Field Inspector II-in the CIP office
Parking Dispatcher-Parking Dept.
. Heard two (2) requests for reinstatement- Dennis Dykes
Jose R. Concepcion
. Elected Chairperson & Vice- Chairperson - Orlando Alvarez, Rosalie Pincus
correspondingly
. Reduced past due performance evaluations outstandingly.
Page 1 of 1
Personnel Board
Composition:
Ten (10) members appointed by a 5/7 vote.
Six (6) of which shalll be citizens of Miami Beach not in the employment of the city, each having
a different vocation;
and three (3) regular employees of the City of Miami Beach, to be elected by the probationary
and regular employees of the city and who shall be elected from the employees of regular
status
in the respective groups:
Group I shall consist of the employees of the Police Department, Fire Department
and Beach Patrol Department,
Group II shall consist of employees who are in clerical and executive positions,
Group III shall consist of all other employees,
The Personnel Director is a non-voting member.
City Liaison: Mayra Buttacavoli
Vacancy:
To replace Eric
Lamperstein
12/31/2005 City Commission
Members:
Name
Term
Ends: Appointed by:
Perry 12/31/2004 City Commission
Downs 12/31/2004 City Commission
Bernstein 12/31/2005 City Commission
Alvarez, Jr. 12/31/2005 City Commission
Pincus 12/31/2004 City Commission
elected 7/31/03 - expo 7/31/06 Group III
Human Resources Director
Last Name PositionlTitle
Term Limit:
12/31/09 I
12/31/09
12/31/06
12/31/07
12/31/05
Amy
Diane
Jack
Orlando
Rosalie
Jimmy Newton
Mayra Buttacavoli
Newell Wilder
Patricia Becerra
Applicants
Alex DeGasperi
Barbara Woolverton
Jo Asmundsson
Marcelo Llorente
re-elected 6/1B/02 expo 7/31/05 group I
re-elected 7/27/01 - expo 7/31/04 Group II
Positionrritle Applicants
Annette Cannon
Human Resources Director David Alschuler
Lee Spiegelman
Positionrritle
Attorney
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, be considered at this Personnel Board Meeting,
PERSONNEL BOARD MEETING
FRIDAY, January 19, 2004
COMMISSION CHAMBERS- THIRD FLOOR
MIAMI BEACH CITY HALL - 9:00 A.M.
AGENDA
1. Roll Call
2. Minutes of December 19th, 2003 Personnel Board Meeting
3. Improve Guidelines for Future Employee Award - ongoing discussion
4. Employee Member Newton's request:
a.) Discuss Personnel Rule XIII, Section 2. (b) Responsibilities. "How to
make the Performance Evaluation System timelier" ,
b.) Discuss Personnel Rule XIII, Section 3, and determine whether further
action is necessary
c.) Discuss Personnel Rule VIII, Section 2 - Disciplinary Action & Removal
Durinq Probationary Period. (No Specifics)
NOTE: If you have any questions concerning items on this agenda, please contact Mr.
T. C. Adderly or Ms. Betty Capote at 305-673-7524.
http: \ \www.Miamibeachfl . gOY
To request this material in accessible format, sign language interpreters, information on access for
persons with disabilities, and/or any accommodation to review any document or participate in any
city-sponsored proceeding, please contact 305-604-2489 (voice), or 305-673-7218 (ITY) five days
in advance to initiate your request. TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service.)
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. be considered at this Personnel Board Meetina.
PERSONNEL BOARD MEETING
FRIDAY, February 20th, 2003
COMMISSION CHAMBERS- THIRD FLOOR
MIAMI BEACH CITY HALL - 9:00 A.M.
AGENDA
1. Roll Call
2. Minutes of December 19th, 2003 Personnel Board Meeting
3. Improve Guidelines for Future Employee Award - ongoing discussion
4. Employee Member Newton's request:
a.) Discuss Personnel Rule XIII, Section 2. (b) Responsibilities. "How to
make the Performance Evaluation System timelier"
b.) Discuss Personnel Rule XIII, Section 3, and determine whether further
action is necessary
c.) Discuss Personnel Rule VIII, Section 2 - Disciplinary Action & Removal
Durinq Probationary Period. (No Specifics)
HEARING FOR DISCIPLINARY ACTION
9:30 A.M. ANDRES CRESPO - Parks Supervisor (Postponed until April 16, 2004)
NOTE: If you have any questions concerning items on this agenda, please contact Mr.
T. C, Adderly or Ms. Betty Capote at 305-673-7524.
http:\\www,Miamibeachfl .gov
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persons with disabilities, and/or any accommodation to review any document or participate in any
city-sponsored proceeding, please contact 305-604-2489 (voice), 305-673-7028 (fax) or 305-673-
7218 (TTY) five days in advance to initiate your request. TTY users may also call 711 (Florida
Relay Service.)
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" be considered at this Personnel Board Meeting.
PERSONNEL BOARD MEETING
FRIDAY, March 19,2004
COMMISSION CHAMBERS- THIRD FLOOR
MIAMI BEACH CITY HALL - 9:00 A.M.
AGENDA
1. Roll Call
2. Approval of Minutes- February 20th, 2004 Personnel Board Meeting
3. Discussion on the Personnel Board Orientation by Human Resources &
Legal in April 16th, 2004
4. Election of Chair and Vice-Chairperson
5. Discussion on Fiscal Year 2004/05 Budget Development Process-
Requested by Jorge M. Gonzalez, City Manager
NOTE: If you have any questions concerning items on this agenda, please contact Ms,
Mayra D. Buttacavoli at 305 673-7010.
http:\\www.Miamibeachfl .gov
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for persons with disabilities, and/or any accommodation to review any document or participate in
any city-sponsored proceeding, please contact 305-604-2489 (voice), 305-673-7028 (fax) or
305-673-7218 (TTY) five days in advance to initiate your request. TTY users may also cal/711
(Florida Relay Service.)
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PERSONNEL BOARD MEETING
FRIDAY, April 16th, 2004
COMMISSION CHAMBERS- THIRD FLOOR
MIAMI BEACH CITY HALL - 9:00 A.M.
AGENDA
1. Approval of Minutes- March 19th, 2004 Personnel Board Meeting
2. Personnel Board Orientation- Ms. Jean Olin, Deputy City Attorney,
representing Legal Department.
3. Discussion- Q & A's on Proposed Human Resources Budget for 2004/2005.
4. Hearing for Performance Evaluation- William Watson, Police Officer at
10:00 A.M.
NOTE: If you have any questions concerning items on this agenda, please contact
Ms. Mayra D. Buttacavoli at 305 673-7010.
http:\\www.Miamibeachfl .gov
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for persons with disabilities, and/or any accommodation to review any document or participate in
any city-sponsored proceeding, please contact 305-604-2489 (voice), 305-673-7028 (fax) or
305-673-7218 (TTY) five days in advance to initiate your request. TTY users may also call 711
(Florida Relay Service.)
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PERSONNEL BOARD MEETING
FRIDAY, May 21st, 2004
COMMISSION CHAMBERS- THIRD FLOOR
MIAMI BEACH CITY HALL - 9:00 A.M.
AGENDA
1. Approval of Minutes- April 16th, 2004 Personnel Board Meeting
2. Hearing for Performance Evaluation- William Watson, Police Officer at
9:30 A.M.
3. Hearing for Disciplinary Action -Barry Carroll-MSW II
(Mr. Carroll requested postponement of hearing until July 16th Personnel Board
meeting).
4. Approval of New Classifications & Specifications -Classified Service
. Field Inspector 1- In the CIP Office
. Field Inspector 11- In the CIP Office
. Parking Dispatcher -Parking Department
CWA
CWA
CWA
5. Request for Reinstatement:
. Dennis Dykes
. Jose Ramon Concepcion
6. Report on Status of Performance Evaluations
7. Summary of Personnel Board responsibilities per the Personnel Rules.
8. Ongoing discussion- Q & A's on Proposed Human Resources Budget for
2004/2005.
NOTE: If you have any questions concerning items on this agenda. please contact
Ms. Mayra D. Buttacavoli at 305 673-7010.
http: \ \www.Mi ami beachfl . gov
To request this material in accessible format. sign language interpreters. information on access
for persons with disabilities, and/or any accommodation to review any document or participate in
any city-sponsored proceeding, please contact 305-604-2489 (voice), 305-673-7028 (fax) or
305-673-7218 (TTY) five days in advance to initiate your request. TTY users may also call 711
(Florida Relay Service.)
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PERSONNEL BOARD MEETING
FRIDAY, June 18th, 2004
COMMISSION CHAMBERS- THIRD FLOOR
MIAMI BEACH CITY HALL - 9:00 A.M.
AGENDA
1. Approval of Minutes- May 21 st, 2004 Personnel Board Meeting
2. Request for Reinstatement:
. Dennis Dykes
. Jose Ramon Concepcion
3. Discussion-Human Resources Department to provide Board a list of
future possible functions and responsibilities of the Personnel
Board.
4. Employee Member Mr. Jimmie Newton's request to place the
following items on the agenda:
a.) Performance Evaluations/ How and when evaluations are
done? (Personnel Rule XIII, Sections 1-5)
b.) Discuss the City of Miami Beach Disciplinary Process.
c.) City of Miami Beach work rules attendance- guidelines for
action -what is excessive absenteeism? (Found in Personnel
Board Handbook)
5. Notification: Agenda of next Charter Review Board Meeting and
minutes of May 20th, 2004 CRB meeting attached:
Monday, June 28th, 2004 at 4:00 p.m,
Mayor's Conference Room, 4th Floor, City Hall
NOTE: If you have any questions concerning items on this agenda, please contact
Ms. Mayra D. Buttacavoli at 305 673-7524.
http:\\www.Miamibeachfl.gov
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access for persons with disabilities, and/or any accommodation to review any document
or participate in any city-sponsored proceeding, please contact 305-604-2489 (voice),
305-673-7028 (fax) or 305-673-7218 (ITY) five days in advance to initiate your request.
TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service.)
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BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANUAL REPORT FORM - PAGE 3 OF 6
BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME:
PLANNING BOARD
CHAIRPERSON:
VICTOR DIAZ
CITY LIAISON:
MERCY LAMAZARES, AICP
DA TE OF REPORT: Jan 2004 through Jun 2004
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD DURING THIS REPORTING PERIOD: 11
MEETING
DATE
AGENDA
ITEMS
PRELIM
APPROVED DENIED DISCUSSION CONTINUED EV ALS WORKSHOPS
Jan 2004 16 3 7 6
Feb 04 7 4 3
Mar 04 12 4 I 7 I
Apr 04 12 3 5 4
May 04 19 5 I 4 9 4
Jun 04 18 3 11 4
Totals: 84 22 1 28 33 5
Note: Some totals may not match due to some items being removed from the Agenda at the last minute.
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Board and Committee
Bi-Annual Report Form
BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: Police I Citizens Relations
Committee
CHAIRPERSON: Michael Finesilver
CITY LIAISON: Chief Donald De Lucca
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD SINCE DECEMBER 2003: 6
ACTIVITY:
Minutes of January 20. 2004 Meeting
Members present: Mike Finesjlver
Sidney Goldin
Faye Goldin
Kathy Wolfarth
Claire Warren
Mickey Ross
Luis Norda
Jonathan Beloff
Robert Jenkins, FOP President
Sharon Kersten
Carl Zablorny
A1C Raymond Martinez
TOPICS: Discussion of the end of the year Crime Statistics:
})art 1 Crime Comp:lrislIlI J:llluary through December '()2 vs '03
Crime TVl1e Jan. - Dec. 2002 Jan. - Dec. 2003 %Chanl!e
Homicide 8 6 -25.00%
Forcible Sex Offenses 82 117 42.68%
Robbery 519 541 4.24%
Aggravated Assault 582 615 5,67%
Burglary 1471 1458 -0.88%
Larceny 6786 6972 2.74%
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CRIME TOT AL=
1224
10672
1242
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10951
1.47%
2.61%
ARREST TOT AL=
8704
Minutes of February 17. 2004 Meeting
Members present: Mike Finesilver
Regina Suarez
Frank Kruszewski
Mickey Ross
Luis Norda
Chief Donald De Lucca
Kathy Wolfarth
9671
11.11%
Claire Warren
Faye Goldin
Sidney Goldin
George D. Castillo
Asst. Chief Chuck Press
Asst. Chief Ray Martinez
Brad Krassner
TOPICS: Presentation by Sergeant James Mahle on the use of Taser
weapons.
Minutes of March 16. 2004 Meeting
Members present: Mike Finesilver
Carl Zablotny
Claire Warren
Jonathan Beloff
Faye Goldin
Sgt. Richard Clements
George Castillo
Robert Jenkins, FOP
Sharon Kersten
Frank Kruszewski
Sidney Goldin
Luis Norda
Officer Alex Bello
Mickey Ross
TOPICS: 1. Presentation by Sergeant Rick Clements and Officer Alex Bello on
the Crime Prevention Program and Neighborhood Resource
Officer program.
2. Discussion of having the committee meet on Friday night April 2nd
to see the Entertainment District at its peak.
APRIL MEETING - No meeting minutes - The April Meeting was held as a
walk through the Entertainment District with Chief De Lucca, Assistant
Chief Martinez and Assistant Chief Press
during the peak period on the midnight shift.
Minutes of Mav 18. 2004 Meeting
Members present: Brad Krassner
Regina Suarez
Frank Kruszewski
Jonathan Beloff
Faye Goldin
Sharon Kersten
Carl Zoblotny
Chief De Lucca
Claire Warren
Micky Ross
Mike Finesilver
Luis Norda
Kathy Wolfarth
Alan Weisberg
Asst. Chief Martinez
Tony Marten
TOPICS: 1. Review of the Memorial Day Weekend 2004 Plan
2. Discussion of the Miami Herald Neighbors article regarding
Chief De Lucca and the writing of a letter in support of the
Chief.
Minutes of June 15. 2004 Meeting
Members present: Mike Finesjlver
Mark Tamis
Jerry Mandel (guest)
Frank Kruszewski
Faye Goldin
Brad Krassner
Carl Zablotny
A1C Martinez
Luis Norda
Kathy Wolfarth
Claire Warren
Regina Suarez
Sidney Goldin
Sharon Kersten
Chief De Lucca
TOPICS: 1. Review of the Memorial Day Weekend 2004 After Action
Report.
2. Review of the draft letter in support of the Chief on behalf
of the Committee.
Future Activity:
July 20, 2004*
April 20, 2004
November 16, 2004
August 17, 2004
*The July meeting has been cancelled.
December 21,2004
FUTURE ACTIVITIES:
2004 Police/Citizen Relations Committee Meeting Schedule:
January 20, 2004
February 17, 2004
March 16, 2004
April 20, 2004
May 18, 2004
June 15, 2004
July 20,2004
August17,2004
September 21, 2004
October 19, 2004
November 16, 2004
December 21, 2004
All of the above meetings will be held in the Community Room of
the Miami Beach Police Department at 6:00 p.m.
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ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
. The Police/Citizen's Relations Committee provides the means
for a 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: Production Industry Council
CHAIRPERSON: Lisa Cole
CITY LIAISON: Dennis Leyva
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD SINCE January 2003
ACTIVITY:
Discussions on Industry Incentive program and legislation for the film industry
Discussion on permitting and one stop shopping - tweaking documents and made
suggestions on how to make life easier for producers coming to Miami Beach.
Participation in Film Florida - Hosted reception for Film Florida honoring Florida
Legislation
Participation with Clio Awards
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FUTURE ACTIVITIES
More political awareness of issues regarding film industry and how it directly effects
and involves City of Miami Beach
Discussion and suggestions on new Talent agency de-regulation
Discussion and suggestions on Fashion industry and hair and makeup issue. Need
solutions
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ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Partnerships
One Stop permitting
Legislation issues and input
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COMMISSION APPOINTED SAFETY COMMITTEE
RECEIVED
CITY CLERK'S DEPT.
r,.)U 1 0 2004
BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: Safety Committee
CHAIRPERSON: Daniel Vaisman
CITY LIAISON: Ron Caplan
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD SINCE JANUARY 2004: Q
By
Time
ACTIVITY:
Conduct random Safety Inspections based on assignment of committee members
to North, South and Middle Beach. Complete inspection evaluation forms for areas
in questions. Submit forms to City wide Call Center for distribution to the appropriate
City department for repair.
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FUTURE ACTIVITIES
Continue efforts to reduce hazards in the City by conducting in depth inspection and
completing hazard notices for City, State and County departments in the area of
Traffic Safety, Pedestrian Safety and City Property on Miami Beach.
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ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Identification of missing stop bars in the South Beach section. Improved traffic
flow and warnings at 41st Street and Collins Avenue. Pot holes repairs City wide.
Electrical hazards identification on Lincoln Road. Repairs of North Beach sidewalk
hazards. Recommended Solar Power to be used for bus bench shelter city wide
if possible.
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BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: Scott Rakow Youth Center Advisory Board
CHAIRPERSON: Lisa Austin
CITY LIAISON: Ellen Vargas
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD SINCE June 2004: 8
ACTIVITY:
The Youth Center Advisory Board met 8 times since January, 2004.
Our efforts have concentrated on working with the City to come up with a plan for the
creation of an outdoor play area for the Youth Center's after school and Saturday
programs.
Additionally, we are working hand in hand with the City to assist in the final design of
the areas slated for renovation in the Phase II construction plan for the Youth Center.
We have two new Board members, and we are now a stronger and more pro-active
group than the Board has been in many years past.
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FUTURE ACTIVITIES
The Youth Center board intends to be very involved with Phase II construction
planning. The City has expressed its desire to work with the Board on final design
planning and promises to expedite the construction process. We will be monitoring
this progress.
The board intends to follow up with the City, and work with neighborhood groups and
other special interest groups to secure their cooperation in the quest for a green
space for outdoor play.
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ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
We have been successful in keeping the needs of the Youth Center before the Mayor
and Commission and City Manager's office. We are continuing to try to assist Youth
Center personnel in their quest to create a more efficient and professional
atmosphere at the facility, and help them disseminate a more positive image to the
public. These efforts are ongoing, and will be a continuing priority for the board.
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