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LTC 104-2010 Supplemental: Reports & Informational Items for the April 14, 2010 Commission Meeting~} t~1 OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER NO. LTC # 104-2010 %~;.,,.:: j3 ,`~., i9~ to LETTER TO.GOMMISSION ~ TO: Mayor Matti Herrera Bower and Members of the City Commission FROM: Jorge M. Gonzalez, City Manager DATE: April 13, 2010 `~ SUBJECT: SUPPLEMENTAL: REPORTSANDI FORMATIONALITEMSFORTHEAPRIL 14, 2010 COMMISSION MEETING Pursuant to the changes directed by the City Commission for meeting agenda distribution, the following reports will now be provided on a monthly basis via LTC and also posted on the City's website. 6. Minutes Of The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County Board Meeting On January 26, 2010. (Requested by Mayor Matti Herrera Bower) 7. Minutes Of The Metropolitan Planning Organization for the Miami Urbanized Area Review Committee Meeting On March 8, 2010. (Requested by Mayor Matti Herrera Bower) JMG/REP/Ic F:\CLER\$ALL\LILIA\Commission-Meetings\2010Wpril 14\LTC-commission reports.doc C? m MIAMIBEACH OFFICE OF THE MAYOR AND COMMISSION MEMORANDUM TO: Jorge Gonzalez, City Manager ' ~ ~ , FROM: Matti Herrera Bower, Mayor ~ ,~ I 4 ''hh DATE: April 9, 2010 r' SUBJECT: For Your Information-Provided by the Adrienne Arsht Centerfor the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County Attached please find the agenda for the April 6, 2010 PACT Board Meeting as well as the minutes of the January 26, 2010 meeting. M H B/Iw -, , ti __' N _ G c' F_i ( _ T'+ « . - -'i7 ~.'s^n -7J ! ~ t ~ .,_g -°' ~ ~ ~ -' 9 -c' 1 .. rn We are commirfed to providing excellent public service and safety fo all who live, work, and play in our vibrant, tropical, historic mmmunlty. AdrienneArsht Center FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS OF MIAMI-OADE COUNTY AGENDA PACT BOARD MEETING Tuesday, April 6, 2010 Peacock Foundation Studio 1300 Biscayne Blvd. 8:30 AM I. Welcome - J. Ricky Arriola • A musical moment • Approval of Minutes from January 26, 2010, Board Meeting • Approval of Requests for Excused Absences II. Executive Committee Report - J. Ricky Arriola III. Nominating and Governance Committee Report -Parker Thomson and Penny Thurer • Review of Committee Assignments Action to be taken by Board • Approval of proposed Bylaw changes IV. Finance Committee Report -Emery Sheer and John Burnett Action to be taken by Board • Acceptance of January and February 2010 Financial Statements V. Endowment Committee Report -Nathan Leight and John Burnett VI. Development Committee Report -Evelyn Greer , J. Ricky Arriola and Suzanna Valdez VII. President's Report - M. John Richard • Strategic Planning Update- Valerie Riles, Vice President of Government and Board Relations • Operations Update -Ken Harris, Vice President of Operations • Marketing Update -Andrew Goldberg, Vice President of Marketing • Programming Update -Scott Shiller, Executive Vice President VIII. Special Reports IX. New Business X. Adjournment - J. Ricky Arriola AdrienneArsht Center FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS OF MIAMI-DADS COUNTY 1300 Biscayne Boulevard Sanford and Dolores Ziff Ballet Opera House Peacock Foundation Rehearsal Studio Performing Arts Center Trust Board of Directors Meeting Tuesday, January 26, 2010 8:30 a.m. Members of the Board In Attendance: Matilde Aguirre Israel Alfonso J. Ricky Arriola Maggie D. Austin Matti H. Bower The Honorable Oscar Braynon II Gilbert Cabrera Mike Eidson Alan H. Fein Felix Garcia Sergio M. Gonzalez Rosie Gordon-Wallace The Honorable Donald L. Graham Evelyn Greer James M. Herron Mitchell Kaplan Hank Klein Nathan Leight Florene Litthcut-Nichols Richard C. Milstein Beverly A. Parker Jorge Plasencia Abigail Pollak Jesus "Jay" Pons Larry Rice Adriana Sabino Mario Ernesto Sanchez The Honorable Marc D. Sarnoff Ronald A. Silver Emery Sheer Penny Thurer Judy Weiser David L. Wilson Velia Yedra Absent Board Members: Sonia Burini Ralph L. Gazitua Carole Ann Taylor Parker D. Thomson The Honorable Juan C. Zapata Others in Attendance: Adrienne Arsht Noel Aranha -Miami-Dade County Beth Boone -Miami Light Project Zach Fagenson -Miami Today Jason Feder -Terrapin Partneres Carlos Garcia -Goldstein Schechter Koch Rosa Gilbert -Miami-Dade County H. Bert Gonzalez -City of Miami Aaron Gordon -Schwartz Media Hubert Harriman Rosie Herrera -Choreographer Michael McKeever -Playwright Carline Sawyer - Dranoff International Two Piano Fdn. Alyce Robertson -Miami DDA Tadd Schwartz -Schwartz Media Paul Tei -Mad Cat Productions Leo Zabezhinsky -Miami DDA Ron Nelson -City of Miami Arsht Center Staff in attendance: John Richard Agustin Arevalo Trish Brennan Christine Brown John Burnett Giselle Ferro Chure Gladwell Andrew Goldberg Ken Harris Felicia Hernandez Chantal Honore Isabel Melo Bill McKenna Antonio Necuze Teresa Randolph Valerie Riles Ana Rodriguez Scott Shiller Jeremy Shubrook James Thompson Louis Tertocha Munisha Underhill Suzanna Valdez Liz Wallace The meeting of the Board of Directors of the Performing Arts Center Trust was held at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County in the Peacock Foundation Rehearsal Studio of the Ziff Ballet Opera House located at 1300 Biscayne Boulevard. The meeting was called to order at 8:39 AM by Chairman J. Ricky Arriola. • A motion was made by Evelyn Greer for approval of the minutes from the November 10, 2009 Board meeting. The motion was seconded by Adriana Sabino and approved unanimously. • A motion was made by James Herron for approval of the requests for excused absences. The motion was seconded by Matti Bower and approved unanimously. • A motion was made by Richard Milstein for adoption of a resolution honoring and thanking former Board member Scott Robins for his service to the Performing Arts Center Trust. The motion was seconded by Judy Weiser and unanimously approved. • A motion was made by Matti Bower for adoption of the PACT Board Conflict of Interest Policy. The motion was seconded by Marc Sarnoff and approved unanimously. • A motion was made by Parker Thomson for approval of the reappointment of PACT Community Representative Directors Rosie Gordon-Wallace, Donald L. Graham and Larry Rice. The motion was seconded by Matti Bower and approved unanimously. • A motion was made by Penny Thurer for acceptance of the financial statements for October, November and December 2009. The motion was seconded by Adriana Sabino and approved unanimously. • A motion was made by Evelyn Greer for approval of the audited financial statements for Fiscal Year 2009. The motion was seconded by Matti Bower and approved unanimously. • A motion was made by Evelyn Greer for approval of the PACT endowment policy. The motion was seconded by Matti Bower and approved unanimously. Approval of Minutes • A motion was made by Evelyn Greer for approval of the minutes from the November 10, 2009, Board meeting. The motion was seconded by Adriana Sabino and approved unanimously. Requests for excused absence The following requests were submitted: Board Member Gilbert Cabrera is out of town. Rosie Gordon-Wallace requested a retroactive excused absence (due to illness) for the November board meeting. • A motion was made by James Herron for approval of the requests for excused absences. The motion was seconded by Matti Bower and approved unanimously. 2of6 Resolution Honoring Former PACT Board Member Scott Robins • A motion was made by Richard Milstein for adoption of a resolution honoring and thanking former Board member Scott Robins for his service to the Performing Arts Center Trust. The motion was seconded by Judy Weiser and unanimously approved. Special Recognition for Adrienne Arsht Chairman Arriola and the Board of Directors thanked Adrienne Arsht for her phenomenal philanthropic service to the Miami community, especially her $30 million donation to the performing arts center. Executive Committee Report Chairman Ricky Arriola updated the board on the following: • The results of two board surveys submitted by Steve Wolff of AMS Planning and Research suggest that board leadership has a clear sense of priorities. Center priorities include advocating for public and private financial support, providing °best-in-class" guest/visitor experience as well as expanding entertainment options for residents. A future strategic planning workshop will focus on the Center's institutional advancement and arts education and outreach. All Board members are strongly encouraged to attend. • The Center's conflict of interest policy requires Board members to identify and disclose any activity, special matter or interest(s) which may be considered a conflict to their role as a Board member. All Board members will be required to sign a copy of this policy. • A motion was made by Matti Bower for adoption of the PACT Board Conflict of Interest Policy. The motion was seconded by Marc Sarnoff and approved unanimously. Nominating and Governance Committee Report Committee chairman Parker Thomson reported that subsequent to a committee meeting held on January 25, 2010, the Nominating and Governance Committee recommends the reappointment of PACT Community Representatives Directors Rosie Gordon-Wallace, Donald L. Graham and Larry Rice. • A motion was made by Parker Thomson for approval of the reappointment of PACT Community Representative Directors Rosie Gordon-Wallace, Donald L. Graham and Larry Rice. The motion was seconded by Matti Bower and approved unanimously. The committee is presently working on filling two board vacancies. Board members are encouraged to forward names of potential candidates to the committee. The next committee meeting will be held in approximately thirty days. Finance Committee Report Vice President of Finance and CFO John Burnett highlighted the following: • Net earned operating results for the first quarter were better than budgeted. • For the year, all shows have sold 5% to 8% above budget. 3of6 • Catering revenues are up 40% compared to last year. • Miami was the highest-grossing tour city for Broadway's 101 Dalmatians. • A motion was made by Penny Thurer for acceptance of the financial statements for October, November and December 2009. The motion was seconded by Adriana Sabino and approved unanimously. Audit Committee Report Committee chair Matilde Aguirre reported that Goldstein Schecter Koch, the Center's independent auditors, issued a Management letter stating that there were no significant issues and that an unqualified opinion on the Financial Statements had been issued. • A motion was made by Evelyn Greer for approval of the Audited Financial Statements for Fiscal Year 2009. The motion was seconded by Matti Bower and approved unanimously. Mr. Burnett commended the Center's finance department staff as well as Carlos Garcia of Goldstein Schecter Koch for their exceptional work. Endowment Committee Report Committee chair Nathan Leight informed the Board that the investment objectives of the committee include the following: • At a minimum, preserving the purchasing power of the endowment funds by earning a rate of return sufficiently high to equal the endowment spending policy plus inflation • Maintaining sufficient liquidity to meet endowment fund distribution needs. The endowment portfolio will be invested in both traditional and alternative equity and fixed income securities. The endowment contribution policy distributes 5% of the average balance of the endowments funds toward the operational budget of the Performing Arts Center Trust. • A motion was made by Evelyn Greer for approval of the PACT Endowment Policy. The motion was seconded by Matti Bower and approved unanimously. Development Committee Report Vice President of Advancement Suzanna Valdez gave the following update: • 56% of this year's goal for pledge payments has been received. • 63% of this year's goal for grants has been met. Recent grants include a grant from Miami- Dade County's Cultural Affairs and another from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation for Free Gospel Sundays. • Recently two new sponsorships were received. The Israeli Consulate will be a sponsor for the Tel Aviv Festival and Iberia Airlines for the Flamenco Festival. • This year's fundraising goal for the Classical Encore Circle has been met. • The Please Take Your Seats campaign is approximately 50% towards its goal. • 500 new members have joined the Arsht Center since October 2009 resulting in $100,000 in revenue. • The Donor Wall campaign was re-launched earlier this month. a or 6 I-395 Subcommittee Report Subcommittee chair Mike Eidson informed the Board of the following: • Thanks to a grant from the Miami Downtown Development Authority (DDA) Arup, an internationally recognized design and engineering firm, was enlisted to assess the various studies relating to the I-395 project. • The committee is evaluating its next steps. President's Report President and CEO John Richard introduced new employee Christine Brown, Executive Administrative Assistant for Development. He also reported the following: • Additional CDT funding for the Center was approved on January 21, 2010, by the Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners. The Center is especially grateful to Commissioners Bruno Barreiro and Rebeca Sosa who sponsored the legislation for this funding, as well as Chairman Arriola and Vice President of Government and Board Relations Valerie Riles for their tireless efforts in this endeavor. • The Cleveland Orchestra (TCO) union negotiations have concluded and the orchestra will perform in Miami as scheduled. • The Center is extremely thankful to Commissioner Marc Sarnoff for his support. His assistance was instrumental to the Center bringing Cavalia to Bicentennial Park. • Wicked is approximately 80% sold with performances scheduled to begin in mid-March • The next Jazz Roots performance will occur on February 26, 2010, with a concert by AI Jarreau and Lewis Ramsey. • The Detroit Symphony Orchestra will perform a special holiday concert on Valentine's Day. Special Report and Artistic Collaboration Panel Discussion The following Center arts partners were invited by Executive Vice President Scott Shiller to participate in a panel discussion • Paul Tei, Artistic Director, Mad Cat Theatre Company • Rosie Herrera, Choreographer • Michael McKeever, Playwright • Carlene Sawyer, Executive Director, Dranoff International Two Piano Foundation • Beth Boone, Artistic and Executive Director, Miami Light Project The panelists shared with the Board the benefit of their combined years of artistic experience and specifically addressed: • The numerous challenges faced by small arts organizations and performing artists • How their partnership with the Adrienne Arsht Center has leveled the field • The changes in the Miami performing arts arena since the opening of the Center • Future anticipated trends and challenges. 5 of 6 New Business Florida Grand Opera's production to Lucia de Lammermoor opened to great reviews. The season will close with perennial favorites Barber of Seville and Carmen. • New World Symphony and The Cleveland Orchestra will perform a joint concert to benefit the relief effort for Haiti on January 30'h at Lincoln Theater. With no further items on the agenda, the meeting adjourned. Reported by Chantal C. Honore 6of6 ~7 m MIAMIBEACH OFFICE OF THE MAYOR AND COMMISSION MEMORANDUM 70: Jorge Gonzalez, City Manager ^, FROM: Matti Herrera Bower, Mayor ~ i y ~r~~ ~ ~)~~~ 'j DATE: April 9, 2010 ,~ SUBJECT: For Your Information-Provided by the Miami-Dade Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Attached please find the summary minutes of the March 8, 2010 Metropolitan Planning Organization Review Committee meeting and the agenda for the upcoming meeting on April 12, 2010. M H B/Iw _. . - Q '~ - i ~ ~ ` .- + ~ 6 ~~ ._ i ', -U t r .. . - u We are commuted to providing excellent public service and safety ro all who live, work, and play .n our vibianf, tropical, historic community. -PJ ._ c~,~~.w„n„ o.9.n rr„~„ METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION FOR THE MIAMI URBANIZED AREA REVIEW COMMITTEE SUMMARY MINUTES MEETING OF THURSDAY, MARCH 8, 2010 AT 9:30 AM STEPHEN P. CLARK CENTER 111 NW FIRST STREET COUNTY COMMISSION CHAMBERS Agenda ]tem 2 The following members were present for the meeting of the Miami-Dade County Metropolitan Planning Organization Review Committee on March 8, 2010: Bruno A. Barreiro, Chairman Shirley Gibson, Vice Chairwoman Matti Herrera Bower Perla Tabares Hantman Javier D. Souto Non-voting member present: Mr. Gus Pego, District Secretary, Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District VI. The following staff members were present: Mr. Jose-Luis Mesa, Director, MPO Secretariat; and Mr. Bruce Libhaber, Assistant County Attorney and Mrs. Zainab Salim, MPO Board Clerk. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Barreiro called the meeting to order at 9:54 a.m. 1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Board Member Souto moved the approval of the agenda. Board Member Hantman seconded the motion. The agenda was approved. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Board Member Hantman moved for approval of the February 8, 2010 meeting minutes. Board Member Gibson seconded the motion. The meeting minutes were approved. 3. MPO COMMITTEES AND SPECIAL REPORTS A. CITIZEN COMMITTEES 1. FREIGHT TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE (FTAC) 1 Agenda Item 2 Mr. Doug Tannehill, FTAC Chair, provided the Committee with a brief overview of FTAC activities. He informed the Committee that FTAC met with staff from FDOT, MDX, and the City of Doral to discuss traffic issues around the airport west area. He then stated that MDX provided FTAC with a presentation on the concept to redesign the SR 836 interchange at NW 87`~ Avenue and the intersection at NW 12`s Street. He further stated that FTAC has been encouraged by the latest phasing plans for the reconstruction of the SR 836/SR 826 interchange that the project. He concluded by stating that FTAC is hopeful Chat the NW 25~' Street Viaduct Phase II project will receive funding in the next round of stimulus funds. 2. TRANSPORTATION AESTHETICS REVIEW COMMITTEE (TARC) No report provided. 3. BICYCLE PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE (BPAC) Mr. Brett Bibeau, BPAC Chair, provided the Committee with a brief overview of BPAC activities. He informed the Committee that BPAC received a presentation from the CITT staff and passed a resolution recommending that the '/z penny sales tax ordinance be amended to allow funding of bicycle and pedestrian transportation projects through the municipal transportation program. He further informed the Committee that BPAC also passed a resolution recommending FDOT make Sunset Drive a "complete street" by adding sidewalks and bike lanes as part of the new resurfacing project for Sunset Drive. He concluded by informing the Committee that staff from Parks and Recreation Department provided a presentation on the Ludlam Trail Design Standards from which BPAC passed a resolution in support of project. Board Member Souto directed staff to prepare a resolution urging Miami-Dade County to consider implementing a policy that would establish a color scheme for the bike paths in the county. He then suggested that BPAC reach out to more international and national bike clubs in order to promote tourism in Miami-Dade County. Mr. Bibeau responded that the current BPAC email database includes various international and national bicycle clubs. He further stated that BPAC recently passed a resolution supporting the East Coast Greenway project which will connect bike paths from Maine to Key West. He then stated that building the proper infrastructure is the most critical component to attracting this type of eco-tourist to Miami-Dade County. He concluded by stating that recent studies have portrayed South Florida amongst the most dangerous communities for bicyclist and pedestrians. He further concluded by stating that this is the main reason why municipalities should be allowed to use those PTP funds for bicycle and pedestrian projects. Vice Chairwoman Gibson expressed concern that the internationa] and national ratings for Miami-Dade County bicycle and pedestrian safety 2 Agenda Item 2 are low. She then expressed agreement with the need for more bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure. She further expressed support of BPAC resolution and stated that adoption of this policy change would be a step in the right direction to getting the infrastructure built and to encouraging bicycle and pedestrian usage. She concluded by stating that a bicycle and pedestrian safety campaign is needed to build more awareness within the community. Board Member Bower stated that she supports the concept of having different color markings for the bike paths. She then requested clarity from the attorney on how to advance BPAC's resolution regarding '/z percent sales tax ordinance. Attorney Libhaber responded that the current ordinance must be amended by the Board of County Commissioners. He then stated that the current '/z penny sales surtax funds can be used on bike paths as long as the path is on road. He then clarified by stating that an independent path along a beach or park is prohibit because it is seen as a recreational project. Mr. Bibea clarified that the BPAC resolution was based on a presentation by CITT staff. He then stated that the presentation left the impression amongst members of BPAC that bike path projects were denied funding because they were not part of an existing roadway. He further explained that an independent bike path may be a component in a larger network of bike paths similar to the East Coast Greenway project. Vice Chairwoman Gibson requested clarity from the attorney on how the current ordinance language could be modified to address the concern raised by BPAC. Attorney Libhaber responded that this issue is not a result of the current ordinance language but more with how the language is being interpreted. He then clarified by stating that funding is based on whether a specific project scope can be argued that it qualifies as a transportation project. He further stated that the MPO can pass a resolution in support of BPAC resolution. He then explained that the subject ordinance is a by-product of a county ordinance that is eligible through a state statute and any changes would need to be done by state statute or the Board of County Commissioners. Vice Chairwoman Gibson requested that staff provide a list of bike path projects that were rejected PTP funding and include the justification provided. Chairman Barreiro added that staff should provide clarification on the ordinance language. Board Member Souto suggested that staff reach out to Miami-Dade TV and the School Board to assist in the marketing of bicycle and pedestrian safety. Board Member Hantman apologized to the Committee for arriving late to the meeting. She then reminded the Board that she has sponsored and supported many initiatives to address student safety like the Safe Routes to School program. She further stated that she brought similar resolutions to the School Board on this issue. She concluded by stating that she will continue to support initiatives that improves the safety of 3 Aeenda Item 2 the children. She further concluded by stating that the School Board owns the television station WLRN and she encouraged the MPO to consider utilizing this media outlet. 4. CITIZENS TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE (CTAC) No report provided. 4. ACTION ITEMS AT FULL MPO BOARD A. FY 2010 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (TIP) AMENDMENT: MIAMI-DADE TRANSIT PARK AND RIDE LOT AT SW 168TH STREET RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE FY 2010 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (TIP) TO ADD THE MIAMI-DADS TRANSIT PARK AND RIDE LOT AT SW 168TH STREET AND SOUTH MIAMI-DADS B USWAY Board Member Souto expressed concern with the safety of Busway patrons. He concluded by requesting staff provide a report on how this issue is being addressed. Board Member Sorenson moved for approval of the resolution. Vice Chair Gibson seconded the motion. The resolution moved forward with a favorable recommendation 5-0. B. SUPPLEMENTAL JOINT PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT (SJPA) RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A SUPPLEMENTAL JOINT PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE MIAMI-DADE METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (MPO) AND THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (FOOT) DISTRICT VI FOR THE SOUTH FLORIDA VANPOOL PROGRAM Board Member Souto commended MPO staff on the vanpool program. He concluded by suggesting that more investment in the marketing of this program is needed to increase the awareness in the community. Board Member Souto moved for approval of the resolution. Board Member Bower seconded the motion. The resolution moved forward with a favorable recommendation 5-0. 5. INFORMATION ITEMS A. TRANSPORTATION DEMANDS OF THE 21sT CENTURY: A LOOK TO THE FUTURE-POSSIBLE PATHS FORWARD Mr. Steve Polzin, Center for Urban Transportation Research (CUTR) of the University of South Florida, provided the Committee with a brief PowerPoint presentation on the Transportation Demands of the 21 s' Century: A Look to the Future- Possible Paths Forward. Vice Chairwoman Gibson expressed concern with the limited amount of investment in the synchronization of the traffic lights in Miami-Dade 4 Agenda Item 2 County. She concluded by stating that this issue has been a discussion amongst the MPO for many years. Mr. Polzin responded that available funds previously focused on improving the freeway system. He then stated that lately communities are investing and relying more on implementing information technology systems, cameras, and other sophisticated electronics on the arterials. Chairman Barreiro added that the County is currently undergoing an extensive re synchronization of the traffic lights. Mr. Mesa further added that the PWD is managing this project which is fifty percent completed. He then stated that this project should not be viewed as the total solution to the traffic congestion in the county. B. LOCATE SITES FOR BUS SHELTER INSTALLATION STUDY Mr. Larry Foutz, MPO Project Manager, provided the Committee with a brief PowerPoint presentation on the Locate Sites for Bus Shelter Installation Study. (Contact the MPO Board Clerk fora copy of the PowerPoint presentation). Vice Chairwoman Gibson requested clarity on the reason Miami-Dade Parks and Recreation Department prohibits the installation of shelters. She then stated this issue should be addressed by the county. Mr. Foutz responded that staff conducted numerous meetings with the Parks Department staff from which it was explained that current policy prohibits the construction of any transportation structures in the parks. Vice Chairwoman Gibson requested that staff from the Parks Department be allowed to provide an explanation to the Committee on the reason bus shelters are not allowed in the parks. Board Member Souto added that he was not aware of this policy. He then informed the Committee that as Chair of the BCC Recreation, Culture and Tourism Committee he would bring this issue up at its 2:00 PM meeting later today. Board Member Hantman informed the Committee that the School Board staff has met with the MPO on this issue. She then stated that as a result of these meetings several issues were raised regarding the safety of the children. She further stated that the School Board does not allow advertisements around the schools. Board Member Souto expressed concern that several locations along Bird Road particularly the unincorporated areas, do not have bus shelters. He then requested clarity on the reason Bird Road lacked bus shelters. Mr. Foutz responded that Bird Road unfortunately lacked the sufficient amount of right-of-way needed to be ADA compliant for a bus shelter installation. He further clarified by stating that the current ADA requirement is eight feet to the face of the curb to the back of the right-of-way. He then stated that the county's current policy on right-of-way on major arterials is only five feet which does not accommodate bus shelter installation. 5 Agenda Item 2 Board Member Bower requested clarity on whether the incorporation of curb bump-out at various bus stops would provide the additional right-of- way for bus shelter installation. Mr. Foutz responded that in certain instance this could be a viable option that the County and municipalities could consider. Chairman Barreiro stated that regulations should be flexible to allow the installation of canopy on bus stops that currently exist. He then stated that this should not prevent staff from trying to reach the ADA compliance_ He expressed concern that the right-of-way available within the inner cities is not enough to accommodate the eight feet requirement. He concluded by suggesting that the County and the municipalities collaborate in the near future on bus shelter installation as another means to obtaining greater amount of revenue. 6. REPORTS A. MIAMI-DADE EXPRESSWAY AUTHORITY (MDX) Board Member Souto requested that staff take a closer look as the signage on SR 836 at the 57~' Avenue Exit. He further stated that more signage is needed. Mr. Rodriguez responded that MDX is currently looking into this issue. B. FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DISTRICT VI) No report provided. C. SOUTH FLORIDA REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (SFRTA) No report provided. D. COUNTY MANAGER No report provided. E. MPO SECRETARIAT Board Member Souto requested that staff provide a report on the installation of pay phones at high traffic locations such as the airport, seaport and bus shelters. 6. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 11:36 A.M. 6 r L ~,' (r ,- a - ,~~` .. 1~ J ~ p~~ `"" ` Mecr'aPa/rcnn r ~ ~ 0 9e ,=e~,on MPO REVIEW COMMITTEE Chairman Bruno A. Barreiro Vice Chairwoman Shirley M. Gibson Members Matti Herrera Bower Perla Tabares Hantman Barbara J. Jordan Dorrin D. Rolle Julio Robaina Katy Sorenson Javier D. Souto MPO Secretariat Director Jose Luis Mesa, Ph.D. Contact Information Mrs. Zainab Salim, Clerk Miami-Dade MPO ui NW First Street Suite 9zo Miami, Florida 33128 305.375.4507 305.375.4950 (fax) zsaliror~~~miamidade.eo~ ~~~.~cmSamidade. oc mno "Plamm~G fox a Ber•rex Txanspoxranon System" METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING OF MONDAY, APRIL 12, 2010 AT 9:30 AM STEPHEN P. CLARK CENTER 11 I NW FIRST STREET MIAMI, FLORIDA 33128 COUNTY COMMISSION CHAMBERS AGENDA 1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Meeting of March 08, 2010 3. MPO COMMITTEES AND SPECIAL REPORTS A. CITIZEN COMMITTEES 1. FREIGHT TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE (FTAC) 2. TRANSPORTATION AESTHETICS REVIEW COMMITTEE (TARC) 3. BICYCLE PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE (BPAC) 4. CITIZENS TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE (CTAC) 4. ACTION ITEMS AT FULL MPO BOARD A. FY 2010 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AMENDMENT: MD'I PEDESTRIAN OVERPASS-SOUTH MIAMI METRORAIL STATION RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE FY 2010 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM TO DELETE THE SOUTF MIAMI METRORAIL STATION PEDESTRIAN OVERPASS PROJECT AND TC TRANSFER $1,500,000 IN FLORIDA HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION (FHWA: FLEXIBLE FUNDS ORIGINALLY ALLOCATED TO SUBJECT PROJECT TO THE QUAIL ROOST PARK AND RIDE LOT PROJECT B. FY 2010 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AMENDMENT SAFETY SIGNAL PROJECT AT FLORIDA EAST COST RAILROAD CROSSING RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE F~ 2010 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM TO ADD $270,000 IT DISCRETIONARY SAFETY FUNDS FOR SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS AT THE FLORIDA EAST COAST (FEC) RAILROAD CROSSING #272709 AT NW MIAM COURT BETWEEN NW 72ND STREET AND NW 73RD STREET C. FY 2010 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM: CITY OI AVENTURA ARRA PROJECT RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE FS 2010 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM TO ADD A NEW AMERICAI` RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT (ARRA) PROJECT FOR THE CITY OI AVENTURA D. FY 2010 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM: MIAMI-DADI PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT PROJECTS RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE F~ 2010 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (TIP) TO ADD NEVI AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT (ARRA) PROJECTS FOR THI MIAMI-DARE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT E. FY 2010 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM: ADJUSTMENT Ol SAFETY FUNDS FOR SR 934 RESURFACING PROJECT RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE F~ 2010 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (TIP) TO ADJUST THl AMOUNT OF SAFETY FUNDS ALLOCATED TO THE SR 934 RESURFACIN< PROJECT F. INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT: INTEGRATED TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION SYSTEM RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (MPO) AND THE FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY (FIU) TO COMPLETE WORK ON THE MPO'S INTEGRATED TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION SYSTEM (ITIS) FOR FISCAL YEARS 207 0 TO 2012 G. SCOPE OF WORK AND BUDGET: MODELING SUPPORT FOR NEAR-TERM PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENTS ON MAJOR URBAN TRAVEL CORRIDORS RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF THE SCOPE OF WORK AND BUDGET FOR THE MODELING SUPPORT FOR NEAR-TERM PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENTS ON MAJOR URBAN TRAVEL CORRIDORS H. SCOPE OF WORK AND BUDGET: TRANSIT SERVICE EVALUATION STUDY RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF THE SCOPE OF WORK AND BUDGET FOR THE TRANSIT EVALUATION STUDY I. SUPPLEMENTAL JOINT PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT (SJPA): VANPOOL PROGRAM RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF SUPPLEMENTAL JOINT PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE MIAMI-DADE METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (MPO) AND THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (FDOT) DISTRICT VI FOR THE SOUTH FLORIDA VANPOOL PROGRAM 5. INFORMATION ITEMS A. US-1/SR 878 INTERSECTION SUB-AREA TRAFFIC STUDY B. MUNICIPAL TRANSIT CIRCULATORS: CITY OF OPA-LOCKA STUDY 6. REPORTS A. MIAMI-DADE EXPRESSWAY AUTHORITY (MDX) 1. Status Report B. FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (FDOT) C. SOUTH FLORIDA REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (SFRTA) D. COUNTY MANAGER E. MPO SECRETARIAT 7. CORRESPONDENCE It is the policy of Miami-Dade County «~ comply with all of the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The facility is accessible. 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