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LTC 186-2007 Board and Committee Bi-Annual Reportsm MIAMIBEACH OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER NO. LTC # is6-2oo7 LETTER TO COMMISSION TO: Mayor David Dermer and Members of the City Commission FROM: Jorge M. Gonzalez, City Manager DATE: August 13, 2007 SUBJECT: Board and Committee Bi-Annual Reports Pursuant to City Code Section 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. JMG\REP: mem C: Robert Parcher, City Clerk File ~ a ~ 0 ~ :+0 „ ~ rn r- m ~. _ ~ ~1 u, ._ ~ 3 O r~*'yt CJ'! The following committees have not submitted a biannual report: Beautification Committee Budget Advisory Committee Committee on the Homeless Community Development Advisory Committee Community Relations Board Convention Center Advisory Board Fine Arts Board Golf Advisory Committee Health Advisory Committee Health Facilities Authority Board Loan Review Committee Marine Authority Miami Beach Commission on the Status of Women Normandy Shore Local Government Parks and Recreational Facilities Board Personnel Board Production Industry Council Public Safety Advisory Committee Visitor and Convention Authority i BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT FORM -PAGE 1 OF 1 BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: Art in Public Places (AIPP) CHAIRPERSON: Jeremy T. Chestier CITY LIAISON: Dennis Leyva NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD SINCE June 2007: 6 Meetings ACTIVITY 1. AIPP Project Manhole Covers -The artist Garren Owens was selected for the project. 2. Completed the guidelines for proposals for temporary art installations. 3. AIPP Projects Citywide -Have tried to get projects started that have been approved. 4. AIPP Project North Beach -Have continued discussions with Kevin Arrow, the artist, and other City Departments about getting the project started. The artist is ready to start installing the piece once he knows the park redesign is done. 5. Will finally know how much money is in the AIPP Fund by the end of FY 07 - 07. FUTURE ACTIVITIES 1. Implementation Maintenance 8 Restoration Program 2. AIPP light project on Ocean Drive. 3. GEO Project at 7 Street Garage 4. Oversee progress of Altos del Mar Sculpture Park. 5. Discuss possible future projects for the City -art lighting, artistic streetscape, lighting of gateways to the City (bridges and causeways). 6. Selection of an artist for 1111 Lincoln Road. ACCOMPLISHMENTS 1. Dollar amount in the AIPP Fund. 2. Making recommendation to deaccess the Red Sea Road by the artist Barbara Neijna. 3. Creation of a PAC for 1111 Lincoln Road. 4. Developed sub-committee to assist City with Sleepless Night planning Beach Preservation Committee Bi Annual Report January 1, 2007 to June 30, 2007 MEMBERSHIP Sherry Roberts Claire Callen Ana Cordero ~Aike Finesilver Christian Folland Matthew Krieger STAFF Lisa Botero Janean Maldonado MEETINGS Jan. 9, 2007 Feb. 13, 2007 March 13, 2007 April 10, 2007 May 8, 2007 June 12, 2007 OVERVIEW Chair Member Member Member Sec Member Environmental Manager Environmental Coordinator The members and chair of this committee are grateful to the previous members and chair for their groundwork and accomplishments. This year the Beach Preservation Committee has set as its goal to continue to address the issues of beach maintenance especially in the areas of cleanliness. Throughout last year many experts and representatives of various city departments presented to the committee, educating members about current procedures, resources, and staffing. This basic foundation allows us to frame our recommendations and observations in ways that are realistic and attainable. During this reporting period the chairmanship of the committee transitioned to Sherry Roberts and there were significant staff changes in the City of Miami Beach Office of Environmental Affairs. Jordanna Rubin was replaced by Lisa Botero. With changes come challenges as well as opportunities. The challenges are in establishing a functional Committee-staff working team, and opportunities are found in the fresh ideas and energy that enables us to establish realistic goals. GOALS This Committee recommitted to a single focus during its tenure; the cleanliness of the beaches. Although simple to state, this is a very difficult and complex task to accomplish. Based on feedback from the citizens and the observations of the members cleanliness is not being accomplished in a satisfactory manner. The Beach Preservation Committee recognizes that in its advisory capacity it has the opportunity and obligation to bring the specific issues to the attention of the officials and staff of Miami Beach. REVIEW There were discussions with appropriate officials and staff about the following issues. Homeless individuals harassing tourists and citizens. The director/coordinator of the program spoke to the Committee and all of the members were extremely impressed with her grasp of the problematic aspects of the homeless on the beach. The chair toured Lincoln Road and the beach with her and appreciate the difficulties of this situation. Nuisances created by pet owners. The Committee was disappointed that the Commissioners did not accept the recommendation to prohibit pets on the beach. Although many members are pet owners and advocates for pets, irresponsible pet owners create an offensive condition on the beach. Despite the best efforts of the WOOF Patrol, the problem continues to exist. Conduct of concessionaires and upland owners. Condominium use of beach to place equipment. The Committee is concerned that the public access to the beach is constrained by the concessionaires. Citizens of Miami Beach. and tourists should not be intimidated for not using the fee-based services. We have experienced and received reports of less than welcoming behavior and the Committee strongly recommends that there be a balance. Committee members making rounds with the beach monitor. The members of the Committee have interacted with the beach monitor and would like to make rounds with him. It has been disappointing that the actual activities of this position include so little time actually monitoring on the condition beach. Access by people in wheel chairs to beach events. Education by the City of the Ordinance affecting turtles and other wild 1 ife. Trash and debris clean up in a regular and timely manner. The beach is one of the best assets from an environmental and economic stand point and the condition ranges from adequate at times to deplorable. Joe Kelly representing Miami Dade Beach Operations Division presented at a meeting. The position of this department is that they are Bong a good job and we strongly disagree. We have provided digital pictures to various officials and have noticed minimal improvement. There needs to be more trash receptacles and daily clean up of debris. The City has also been remiss. Since the opening of the Lincoln Road access to the beach an eyesore rather than an asset has existed. The walkway from Collins to the beach is strewn with litter and the pavers are dirty. It takes constant complaints to have them power scrubbed. CURRENT FOCUS Advising staff on issues of cleanliness that require additional attention Debris Pet owners' conduct Design of lifeguard stands. Maintenance of beach signage and beach facilities. APPOINTMENTS Mr. Michael Adler was appointed to the committee to replace Jonathan Kroner beginning in January 2007. He did not attend the January, February, March, April, or June meetings; however, he was present for the May meeting. We have requested an alternate appointment be made to this position as he has missed more than the allowable amount of meetings. SUMMARY The Beach Preservation Committee has and continues to appreciate the opportunity to advise the Commission and City of Miami Beach staff about citizens' concerns and observations related to the Beaches. Preserving this beautiful and unique resource is vital to the economic health as well as the environmental well being of Miami Beach, and the continued enjoyment by its citizens. We urge the officials of Miami Beach who read this report to give serious consideration to the issues we are raising. There is no doubt that all of us have the same vision and goals, but sometimes we do not see improvement or receive feedback. Please let us know if there are other or better ways we can contribute to the preservation of our beaches. Respectfully submitted, s ~ Sherry Roberts, Chair BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANUAL REPORT FORM -PAGE 4 OF 6 BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT CHAIRPERSON: JASON LOEB CITY LIAISON: _ ANTOINETTE STOHL, Secretary to the Board DATE OF REPORT: Jan 2007 through Jun 2007 NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD DURING THIS REPORTING PERIOD: 6 MEETING AGENDA PRELIM DATE ITEMS APPROVED DF,NIED DISCUSSION CONTINUED EVALS WORKSHOPS Jan 5 11 8 1 2 Feb 2 9 8 1 Mar 2 8 8 Apr 2 15 10 5 May 4 13 7 2 4 Jung 16 12 4 Totals: 72 53 3 16 Note: Some totals may not match due to some items being removed from the Agenda at the last minute. F:\PLAMSDRB\GENERAL\BI' MONCH.TOT BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANUAL REPORT FORM -PAGE 5 OF 6 BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: CHAIRPERSON: CITY LIAISON: FLOOD PLAIN MANAGEMENT BOARD JASON LOEB ANTOINETTE STOHL, Secretary to the Board DATE OF REPORT: Jan 2007 through Jun 2007 NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD DURING THIS REPORTING PERIOD: *Board only meets as required. MEETING AGENDA PRELIM DATE ITEMS APPROVED DENIED DISCUSSION CONTINUED EVALS WORKSHOPS Jan 5 2 1 1 Feb 2 1 1 Mar 0 Apr 0 May 0 Jun 8 0 Totals: 3 1 2 Note: Some totals may not match due to some items being removed from the Agenda at the last minute. F:\PLANISDRB\GENERAUBI' MONTH.TOT BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT FORM -PAGE 1 OF 3 BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: Cultural Arts Council CHAIRPERSON: Gail L. Thompson CITY LIAISON: Gary Farmer NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD SINCE January 2007: 7 Page 2of 3 ns in Page 3 of 3 Page 1 of 2 Gibson, Elizabeth From: Martinez, Maria Sent: Tuesday, August 07, 2007 11:36 AM To: Gibson, Elizabeth Subject: FW: Biannual Reports are PAST DUE! F. Y. 1. MIAMIBEACH 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: 305-673-72541 wwwmiambeachfl,gov We are committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live, work and play in our vibrant, tropical, historic community. From: Lopez, Gus Sent: Tuesday, August 07, 2007 11:27 AM To: Martinez, Maria Subject: RE: Biannual Reports are PAST DUE! Maria, I'm attending a national conference in Hartford, CN. But please note that the Debarment Committee has not convened in several years, so the report is the some as always. Per the Debarment Ordinance, the Committee convenes upon a complaint being filed and no have been filed. From: Martinez, Maria Sent: Tue 8/7/2007 10:59 AM To: Botero, Lisa; Oldenburg, John; Stohl, Antonieta; Cruz, Jose; Ruiz, Maria; Quade, John; Hawayek, Barbara; LaRosa, Clara; Lopez, Gus; Mooney, Thomas; Farmer, Gary; Smith, Kevin; Leonard, Clifton; Walker, Patricia; Alberto, Jose; Aller, Michael; Sam, Yarily; Winick, Graham Cc: Gibson, Elizabeth Subject: Biannual Reports are PAST DUE! On June 7th, 2007 I sent the a-mail below. The deadline to submit the Biannual Report was July 13th. Please submit your report immediately. We will submit the LTC and the reports the the Mayor and Commissioners on Monday, August 13th. 08/07/2007 Page 2 of 2 Thank you, Maria Pursuant to City (:'ode 2-22(13), the chairperson or his designee shall biannually submit a completed written. report -Sec: 2-22 Gc;neral Requirements 13j T11e cha.irl3erson~ or his designee shall biannually subunit a completed ~~-ritten report loan, supplied by the city administration, to the city commission and city ma.nagcr. Additionally, the chairperson or his designee shall annually present an oral report to the commission and city manager. The contents of both. the report form and the oral report shall be approveil by the submitting agency, board or comrnittcc prior to the presentations. We do this twice a year, in January and in. July. We l]lu5t have these reports by Friday, July 13, 2007. Vl'e will. process the :LTC («-ith the reports submitted) to the Mayor and Commissioners. V4'e appreciate your cooperation on this. Thank You, MIAMIBEACH MIAMIBEQCH 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.aov We are committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live, work and play in our vibrant, tropical, historic community. nQfn~/~nn~ BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANUAL REPORT FORM -PAGE 2 OF 6 BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: DESIGN REVIEW BOARD CHAIRPERSON: PETER CHEVALIER CITY LIAISON: _ THOMAS R. MOONEY, AICP DATE OF REPORT: Jan 2007 through Jun 2007 NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD DURING THIS REPORTING PERIOD: 6 MEETING AGENDA PRELIMINARY DATE ITEMS APPROVED DENIED DISCUSSED CONTIMJED REViRWS WnRKSHOP! Jan 2 7 6 1 Feb 6 7 2 5 Mar 6 17 12 5 Apr 10 8 5 3 May 1 10 4 2 4 Jun 5 12 9 3 Totals 61 38 2 21 Note: Some totals may not match due to some items being removed from the Agenda at the last minute. F:~PLAN1fDItBK'rENERALIB I' MOMH. TOT BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT FORM -PAGE 1 OF 3 BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: Disability Access Committee CHAIRPERSON: Rabbi Sol Schiff CITY LIAISON: Heidi Johnson-Wright until 4/27107 NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD SINCE January 2007: 6 ACTIVITY: Our committee has been having monthly meetings at which time various department representatives reported on their activities regarding ADA issues. Some of these departments include: 1. Miami Beach Police Department; 2. Parking Fines Violations Department; 3. Accessibility Improvements to City Facilities; 4. Housing programs and people with disabilities; 5. Special Transportation Service (STS); 6. Design Review Board; 7. Issues of Accessibility and Construction. On numerous occasions we mandated that the departments correct various iniquities in their programs. We also stressed the importance of imposing fines and collecing t hem where violations occur. Our community receives annual allocations from HUD for a home program which provides affordable housing for people in the area. The STS has added seventeen vans and sedans to help them be more effective in their transportation assignments. They are also planning additional sensitivity training regarding people with various disabilities. We also recommend that occupancy permits issued to businesses have decals stating that service to special animals be permitted in their premises. Page 2of 3 We are pursuing a Jacksonville program which provides that private property owners make a required number of handicap parking spaces available on their premises. We recommended that the Land Use Committee re-visit the 2005 voluntary program relating to the Jacksonville program, as well as a Jacksonville barrier-removal ordinance. Page 3 of 3 MPLISNME We have made presentations to the Miami Beach Police Department personnel about the White Cane Law and suggested that this law be circulated through various publications and that information material like brochures be distributed in various locations in the City. It is our hope that more attention will be given to the various laws and ordinances to a wide variety of our residences and tourists concerning the disabled and that we monitor the results of our educational efforts. BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT FORM -PAGE 1 OF 2 BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME CHAIRPERSON: CITY LIAISON: G.O. BOND OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE MAYOR DAVID DERMER JORGE E. CHARTRAND NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD SINCE January 2007: 6 ACTIVITY: • Monthly meetings are held and televised on MBTV, as well as simulcast on the Internet • Status re ort on ro'ects under General Obli ation Bond ro rams are resented • The public is invited to make inquiries and engage in public discussion • Funding recommendations and/or appropriations are discussed • Recommendations from the Committee are brought to the City Commission for consideration • Proposed contract amendments are reviewed • Community Meetings are summarized • Upcoming Workshop and Community Meeting dates are presented Page 2of 2 FUTURE ACTIVITIES Continued oversight of and recommendation to Commission on projects funded by General Obligation Bonds. In July 2006, the CIP Office coordinated with the Committee to re-organize the schedule of monthly meetings. Each meeting now focuses on specific information, either dealing with a geographic area, managing office or other topic as requested by the Committee. Advertising of the GOBOC meetings has been enhanced, as email notification through "Constant Contact" was employed, resulting in more community involvement at the meetinQS. More public involvement in GO Bond OC meetings has resulted in better understanding of the process by which GO Bond projects are managed. BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT FORM -PAGE 1 OF 3 BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: Hispanic Affairs Committee CHAIRPERSON: Jose B. Aleman CITY LIAISON: Nannette Rodriguez NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD SINCE January 2007: 4 ACTIVITY: C O _-i O -~ ~ _ ~ r- i' ,. ~'~~ cs ~. V~. c s ~, w 0 ., ~ Discussion Regarding the following areas: Hisaanic Heritage nominations awards Categories for awards HiSDanIC resident outreach to determine needs of the community Discussion with our commissioners in regards to the needs of the HiSDanIC community Hispanic Heritage event alanning ~~t ^. .~ ;1'1 Page 2of 3 Hispanic Heritage event to be held on October 13th, 2007 Nominations for Heritage Awards will be evaluated in September and winners will be selected. ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Page 3 of 3 During the course of this year, the Hisoanic Heritage awards nomination orocess has been defined and out in place. Communi~ information dissemination regarding these awards have been defined and are in action. The process for submission of award information and evaluation have been defined. The needs of the Hisoanic community in Miami Beach were assessed to discuss any prevalent matters affecting the community. Outreach to the City Commissioners by Committee members have brought about topics for discussion and consideration. BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT FORM -PAGE 1 OF 3 i ~ ~~ BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: ~ _~ i -1 ~--~- ~- ~ ! ~,, : ~, ,~ -- :--f-> ,.. , ~, ~. CHAIRPERSON: ` CITY LIAISON: / NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD SINCE Januar 2007: :~. ~~ - ~~ ' ' ` ': ~~ ~`~ ~ ~ -~` " ~ ~ ~` -~ ! ~ .) ~' PP ~ y ACTIVITY: --~ .l). ~ 4' ~ .: , r , ::~ ..., r~ ,a ~'~ , : ~~ T- a -~ ,.._,-~. ~(r, n~~-t~ -re_~~, e. 1 ~ „~ / i y ~, - Page 2of 3 FUTURE ACTIVITIES r y , • ~ // l ~ !~ /(j/ , ~ ~ ~ ' 7 ~ ~ a ~ ''~ ( ~ ~ I ~ ,1 J.N,J ~ ~ , ~ LX.,a ,~~ r. 1 Page3of3 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: ~ i .; ~ '~ r ~~ `jv ` ~ ~~~ ~ - ~ , ~. ~ „ "~ ll BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANUAL REPORT FORM -PAGE 1 OF 6 BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: _ CHAIRPERSON: _ CITY LIAISON: HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD ALLAN HALL THOMAS R. MOONEY, AICP DATE OF REPORT: Jan 2007 through Jun 2007 NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD DURING THIS REPORTING PERIOD: 6 MEETING AGENDA PRELIM neTR iTF1ViC ePPR(1VF11 T~FNTAI~ nTSC`IiSS(nN CnNTINTIF.I) FVAI.S WORKSHOPS Jan 9 14 8 3 3 Feb 13 12 5 2 5 Mar 13 11 10 1 Apr 10 8 6 1 2 3 May 8 6 3 3 Jun 12 15 9 1 5 Totals: 72 43 2 7 20 Note' Some totals may not match due to some items being removed from the Agenda at the last minute. F:~PLANISDRB~CiENERAI.~Bi' MONTH.TOT BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANUAL REPORT FORM -PAGE 3 OF 6 BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: CHAIRPERSON: CITY LIAISON: PLANNING BOARD MARLO COURTNEY MERCY LAMAZARES, AICP DATE OF REPORT: Jan 2007 .through Jun 2007 NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD DURING THIS REPORTING PERIOD: 6 MEETING AGENDA PRELIM DATE ITEMS APPROVED DENIED DISCUSSION CONTINUED EVALS WORKSHOPS Jan 23 14 5 1 1 7 1 Feb 27 11 5 1 1 4 Mar 27 2 2 Apr 24 8 4 4 May 22 6 4 2 1 Jun 26 9 9 Totals: 50 27 2 8 13 2 Note: Some totals may not match due to some items being removed from the Agenda at the last minute. F:\PLAN1fDRB\GENERAL\HI' MOMH. TOT BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT FORM BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: Police -Citizens Relations Committee CHAIRPERSON: Carl Zablotny CITY LIAISON: Chief Donald De Lucca NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD SINCE January 2007: 6 Minutes of January 16, 2007 Meetin4 Members present: Carl Zablotny Sidney Goldin Faye Goldin Mark Tamis Luis Norda Mike Finesilver Jack Benvineste Commander Cardeno Asst. Chief Noriega Kathy Wolfarth Regina Suarez . Discussion Topics: Crime Statistics Below is a breakdown of UCR part I Crimes 2005 vs 2006: Jan 1 -Dec 31, 2005 Jan 1 -Dec 31, 2006 % Change Homicide 3 4 33.33% Rape 62 81 30.64% Robbery 515 432 -16.12% Aggravated Assault* 593 598 0.84% Burglary 1463 1372 -6.22% Larceny 5681 5357 -5.70% Auto Theft 977 853 -12.69% Crime Total 9294 8697 -6.42% Arrest Total 10180 12887 26.59% UCR *Sodomy and forcible fondling are included with the aggravated assaults. Minutes of February 20, 2007 Meeting Members present: Carl Zablotny Luis Norda Regina Suarez Kathy Wolfarth A/C Martinez Discussion Topics: Beverly Aberbach Sharon Kersten Faye Goldin Mark Tamis Sgt. Ron McHugh The committee attended a demonstration at the MBPD firearms range. This included a discussion about firearms training, safety precautions, qualification requirements, and a demonstration of shooting at various targets. Minutes of March 20. 2007 Meeting Members present: Jonathan Beloff Jack Benveniste Harold Foster Faye Goldin Sidney Goldin A/C Noriega Beverly Aberbach Michele Kadosh Robin Jacobs Regina Suarez Carl Zablotny Major Navarro Discussion Topics: Spring Break - As in years past, a large number of visitors and South Florida residents visit South Beach during the spring break period. This is an approximately six week period from early March through mid April. During this time period additional officers are needed on all shifts throughout the week. The positions are filled primarily with officers voluntarily signing up for overtime. Minutes of April 17.2007 .Meeting Members present: Harold Foster Faye Goldin Kathy Wolfarth Jonathan Beloff Regina Suarez Sidney Goldin Claire Warren Robin Jacobs Beverly Aberbach Sharon Kersten Officer Kevin Milian Captain J. Elmore Discussion Topics: • DUI Stops to include reasons for stops and clues we look for in impairment. • The Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (Roadsides) including a physical demonstration of the tests. • Breath Testing Procedures. • The Intoxilyzer 8000 (brought in the instrument and discussed its operation). • DRE Process and other drugs that impair. Minutes of Mav 15, 2007 Meeting Members present: Captain J. Elmore Beverly Aberbach Kathy Wolfarth Luis Norda Harold Foster. Regina Suarez Faye Goldin Sidney Goldin Carl Zablotny Discussion Topics: Memorial Day weekend has grown into an extraordinarily popular holiday bringing extremely large volumes of visitors to our community. The amount of visitors to South Beach during this occasion provides our City with challenges which stretch our resources to an untenable level. We have recognized the extreme importance of preparation and planning for these types of events. The Florida Highway Patrol, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and officers from Miami & Miami- Dade County, will join the Miami Beach Police Department to prepare for the large crowds. Representatives from the ACLU/NAACP will also be in attendance during this year's event. Elements of the plan include: • Enhanced Staffing, Mutual Aid, Alpha/Bravo Shifts • Traffic Plan and Pedestrian Safety Minutes of June 19, 2007 Meeting Members present Jack Benveniste Faye Goldin Claire Warren Jerry Mandel Sidney Goldin Sgt. Bejar Sharon Kersten Jonathan Belofl' Kathy Wolfarth Luis Norda Sgt. Lederman Discussion Topics: Strategic Investigations Unit (SIU): is responsible for the review and investigation of all narcotics, money laundering, prostitution, vice, and organized crime activity. SIU conducts sensitive investigations at the direction of the Chief of Police, Assistant Chiefs, or the Criminal Investigations Division Commander. Additionally, the SIU conducts intelligence gathering activities and works closely with other agencies regarding cases of mutual interest night club and bar incidents. Further, the SIU actively networks, monitors and participates in local, state and federal terrorism task forces. The SIU investigates pre-licensing screening of nightclub establishments in conjunction with the City's licensing department. The SIU investigates violations of the Nuisance Abatement Ordinance by local commercial establishments; and coordinates confiscations of properties and cash assets derived from the illegal sale of narcotics. RE AGTIVITI POLICE/CITIZENS RELATIONS COMMITTEE 2007 CALENDAR January 16, 2007 May 15, 2007 September 18, 2007 February 20, 2007 June 19, 2007 October 16, 2007 March 20, 2007 July 17, 2007 November 20, 2007 April 17, 2007 August 21, 2007 December 18, 2007 All of the above meetings will be held in the Community Room of the Miami Beach Police Department at 6:00 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. BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT FORM - PAGE l OF 3 Gibson, Elizabeth From: Martinez, Maria Sent: Monday, June 11, 2007 8:02 AM To: Gibson, Elizabeth Subject: FW: Biannual 06-07.doc Quality Education Committee MIAMIBEACH Mavis E. Martinez, Assistant City Clerk CITY CLERK'S OFFICE 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139 TeI: 305-673-7411/ Fax: 305-673-7254/ www.miamibeachfl.gov Pagc 1 of 4 We are committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live, work and play in our vibrant, tropical, historic community from: Rosenfeld, Leslie Sent: Friday, June 08, 2007 2:14 PM To: Martinez, Maria Subject: BIannual 06-07.doc Quality Education Committee BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT FORM -PAGE 1 OF 3 BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: Quality Education Committee CHAIRPERSON: Karen Rivo CITY LIAISON: Dr. Leslie Rosenfeld NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD SINCE January 2007• 5 ACTIVITY: Feb. 2007 :Motion - OEC encourages the commission to support the recommendation of the RDA to amend the City Center EDA plan to allow for workforce housing oQportunities. Agenda Book -Agenda Books~urc}iased to feeder~attern schools for the 06-07 and 07-08 school year by CMB Recognition of Education members and community by Commissioner Bower 06 07 BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT FORM -PAGE 1 OF 3 Page 2 of 4 Jan 07 -Motion to request that the cit~ex~edite the ~~roval of the.~ermit by March 1 that will enable MDCPS to complete the originally nroposed~arent drop-off at MB senior_High.. . Public Workds -Address safet~ssues around schools such as si~n~e, traffic, lights, and drainage M_ay_07- Motion to request a Teachers Housing Fair be created with CMB Education Compact in rogress -Meetings to take place with district this summer. Page 2of 3 ' BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT FORM - PAGE I OF 3 Page 3 of 4 Page 3 of 3 BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT FORM -PAGE 1 OF 3 i) - N c~ o BOARD OR COMMITT E NAME: CHAIRPERSON (~ rt" "' ~ ~~~~ ~~- i ~ t~~~ ~~ i ~ ~~5 ~ ~ `-' ~~ , C.. ~ z - : C;.: t ~: C. LL -~ ~ r CITY LIAISON: K.~'l~~ i /'_, ,~ ~,~, IcR. ti ` ~'' ~'~ p. a = NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD SINCE January 2007: (`~ - ; ~ '~ _ C-? ~~ W ACTIVITY: ct~ ~ti~--~~t-i-~ . l,~! ~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~T'=~,~. `' ~cr~ `~ ~~~- p~+~t ~ e -~,. Imo, s ~ W'~ SJPQ~ ~~ Ctr, L~as~~~ ~.~.~, W C I, ~ ,M ~- e Citse, S ,~nl, t~'~=~5 ~ / ~ ~Y ~ t}~ ~I~iC1~2.1~~ L-C~l't~ ~L/l~' ~~JL ~~~ ~~~1 ~~O ~~ i ;`7 3 .~ T :~ Page 2of 3 ru ~ uKt Ac i ivi ~ ~t5 ~~' ~ ~ ~~ ~ i ~~ l 55:: C S W ~ ~c1 J-~ C-~.C~.. 2~~ j' ~;. J T Page 3 of 3 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: ~vi.l~~~-ij ~i 5~ ~ e s I~s~L~~,~p. .~ Q Jl; C~ f ~~2~y~ . BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANUAL REPORT FORM -PAGE 6 OF 6 BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: CHAIRPERSON: CITY LIAISON: SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL REVIEW PANF ROTATES THOMAS R. MOONEY, AICP DATE OF REPORT: Jan 2007 through Jun 2007 NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD DURING THIS REPORTING PERIOD: 6 * Board only meets as required. MEETING AGENDA PRELIM DATE ITEMS APPROVED DENIED DISCUSSION CONTINUED EVALS WORK Jan 19 1 1 Shvr~ Feb 23 2 1 1 Mar 23 2 1 1 Apr 27 ~ 2 1 1 May 23 3 2 1 Jun 22 2 2 Totals: 12 8 4 Note: Some totals may not match due to some items being removed from the Aeen da at the last mi m~te_ F:~PLANiSDR81GENERALIB I' MONTH. TOT ~ , Y , ~' .... a t 3 + - - ~` } 7~ ! Y f y. Ti.... A PARKING DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM TO: Maria Martinez FROM: Irma Rodriguez DATE: June SUBJECT: Biannual Transportation and Parking Committee Report (January -June 2007) Dear Maria, Attached please find the Transportation and Parking Committee Biannual Report, for the months of January through June 2007. Thank you, Irma Rodriguez z~ ~Z yd g i ~nr ~ooZ ~~•B Orr. COflln7ittPi7 fo fJrovr~~iiq exCp;fpo~ ;.~r•bL. ir•n-ic;i• ?rrci cOiefy !C% OI' who iive, ~-v~~r ~, rnrc~ ~~!;7y in our vi(7rOr~1, fn~~iCO~. ~~i.ifOriC rontr~i~~nify June 4, 2007 • Update on Coastal Communities Transportation Master Plan 8 Transit Study • Discussion on Provision of Contract on Excess Public Spaces 8 Contractual Requirements Governing Spaces at: 1. 16`"!Washington Garage 2. 17`" /Michigan Garage • Status Report Items 1. Parking Status Report -March 2007 January 8, 2007: quarterly MDT Report: • Confirmation that the following will be looked intolprovided by next meeting: 1. More Flyers to be given to Public Works Transportation Manager 2. Provide Information on Breakdowns of Buses 3. Look at Issue of Bus Stop Signage at 20`h Street 4. Ridership/Workshop for Route A Bus Discussion Regarding North Side of 15`h Street in Residential Parking Permit Zone 5 • Analysis to be conducted to include 2 weeks of surveying from 6:OOpm-6:OOam (3 hour intervals). Other Business: • Parking to be addressed in Normandy Isle • Look at potential for tunnel from Watson Island to Port to alleviate problem with trucks • Look at Issues with 2"d Street -enormous amount of traffic passing through from Alton to Washington to Ocean -via narrow residential street 8 commercial, taxis, etc., using 2"d as through street. • Possibility for on-street parking between Alton 8 Meridian (south side of 2"d) • Look at transportation issues on Alton Road 5~' - 20`h Street -traffic congestions • Possibility of Express Bus from west lots of 82"d Street to go to Downtown • Possibility of Bus from Airport (non-stop) • Look at concept of Centralized Parking with Employee Shuttle for 82"d Street Area Zh .z ~,d 91 lf)t' LOOZ February 5, 2007: Discussion on Public Works Issues • Public Works advised they will conduct study with real data (traffic count, turning movements) on issue of amount of pass-through traffic on 2nd Street • Motion regarding Lincoln Road Lane Closure (SunTrust Project): Inform City Commission that until Transportation 8 Parking Committee has chance to review traffic studies/matter, as closure of Lincoln Road between Lenox 8~ Alton, particularly loss of thirty (30) parking spaces, will both affect transportation and parking in a significant way, City remands issue to Committee for a chance to review at its march Meeting. Committee members in favor: 11 Committee members opposed: 0 All in favor March 5, 2007: Residential Zone 5 Ocean Drive (100 Block of 15`" Street, Reserved Saaces) • Motion: Convert four (4) spaces of current sixteen (16) spaces into amixed-use, 24hrs a da~ with remaining twelve (12) to be residential only 6:OOpm-6:OOam on north side of 15 Street and allocate at least four (4) spaces on 14`" Street to be residential parking only 6:OOpm-6:OOam Committee members in favor: 11 Committee members opposed: 0 All in favor Discussion on Lincoln Road Proiect • Motion: Transportation 8 Parking Committee supports the minimization of disrupting businesses on south side of Lincoln Road and closure is built in manner that will allow existing parking to remain as long as possible. Committee members in favor: 10 Committee members opposed: 1 Motion Passed • Motion: City to look into potential of southbound drop-off lanes and come back with report. Committee members in favor: 11 Committee members opposed: 0 Al/ in favor April 2, 2007: Other Business • Belle Isle issue resolved; bump-outs chopped back four of the five feet that had been IOSt. • South beach Local issue of extending service to Belle Isle is being worked on actively. Apri130, 2007: Declaration on Parking Emergencies During Certain Events/Dates • Motion: Endorse Recommendation by Administration to Declare Parking Emergency During Certain Events and Dates and Waive Land Use Requirement for Provisional Lots. Committee members in favor: 9 Committee members opposed: 0 All in favor Miami-Dade Transit (MDT • Motion: Committee Recommends A Bus to stay on 17th Street and get on with publicity program. Committee members in favor: 9 Committee members opposed: 0 All in favor Discussion on Angled Parking 8 One-Wav Pairs • Motion: Study to be done to determine how to increase flow of traffic and increase parking capacity. Committee members in favor: 9 Committee members opposed: 0 All in favor June 4, 2007: Update on Coastal Communities Transportation Master Plan 8 Transit Study • Recommendation/ suggestions to make routes shorter, quicker, faster headways and more attractive by: Connecting municipal circulators Creating transfer stations and/or intermodal centers with amendaties(coffee/newspaper) Creating a better bus appearance (WIFI, better scheduling, GPS information of next bus) Adding amendaties Making buses attractive for people Discussion on Provision of Contract on Excess Public Spaces 8 Contractual Requirements Governing Spaces at 16 /Washington Garage and 17 /Michigan Garage • Based on reports presented at meeting both garages were manages according to agreement. 4 FUTURE ACTIVITIES: • Coastal Communities Trans ortation Master Plan CCTMP • Coastal Communities Transit Stud CCT5 • Im lamentation of Coastal Communities Trans ortation Master Pian 8 Transit Stud • Ci Center Traffic stud 16 Street O rational Im rovementlEnhancement Pro'ect - BODR • Traffic Calmin Pro ram • West Ave. Brid a Feasibili Stud • Intermodal Transit Facili Feasibilit Stud • ADA ram s • Dickens171't Intersection Im rovements • Indian Creek O erational Im rovements • Collins Avenue, 63 - 72" ,Operational and Landsca in Im rovements • Julia Tuttle Causewa Ba alk Circuit • Lincoln Road • 23 Street Brid a Desi n Phase • 63 Street FI over and Brid e • ZIPCAR -Shared cars • Atlantic Greenwa Network ro'ect Dade Boulevard desi nand Iannin ci ide • Desi n Manual • Interim Stri in ro'ect *Re-mobilization to upgrade 63`d St. Bridge gear reducers in January 2008 BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL ~~ REPORT FORM -PAGE 1 OF 2 BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: Scott Rakow Youth Center Advisory Board CHAIRPERSON: Dennis Bruce CITY LIAISON: Ellen Vargas, Kevin Smith NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD SINCE January 2007: 4 er~Tivrrv The Scott Rakow Youth Center Advisory Board's goals for 2007 has been to assist in the completion of all phases of the ongoing construction project and renovation. The board has regular updates provided by the construction supervisor and architectural firm. The Board has been involved in changes and additions to the construction plans as well as suggesting items that are important to the staff at the youth center. Two of the more important items the board has focused on are an outdoor green space and additional parking at the youth center. The staff has identified a need for the children to have an outdoor play area. The board has been working with city officials and the neighborhood association in order to facilitate the construction of a green space. Additionally, the parking lot at the youth center does not offer enough spaces for staff, parents, and the center's buses. The board is working with the architect and the neighborhood association to design an expanded parking area that will satisfy the needs of the center. (""i N 0 _--~ ° f ? ~ :71 r"l ~ ~~ :_i' 01 ~~' ~ ~._.. ~.. .. ~ r-~ N v The Scott Rakow Youth Center Advisory Board will continue to monitor the progression of the ongoing construction project at the youth center. The next board meeting will include the Parks Board and the Neighborhood Association in order to reach a consensus on outstanding issues concerning the renovation. Specifically the green space and parking issues will be the board's focus over the next several months. The Board has monitored phase one of the construction project. The Scott Rakow Youth Center Advisory Board will continue to oversee the construction project at the Youth Center and will endeavor to assist in its completion. Additionally, the board will continue to support the staff at the Scott Rakow Youth Center.