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LTC 379-2017 Board and Committee Biannual Reports lhMIAM1BEACH OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER LTC No. 379-2017 LETTER TO COMMISSION TO: Mayor Philip Levine and Members o the City Co mission FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager DATE: July 24, 2017 SUBJECT: BOARD AND COMMITTEE BIANN AL REPORTS Attached for your review, please find the Board and Committee Biannual Reports submitted to the Office of the City Clerk for the period of January 2017 to June 2017. Pursuant to City Code Section Sec. 2-22(13), the chairperson of each agency, board or committee, or his/her designee, shall biannually submit a completed written report to the City Commission and City Manager. The submitting agency, board or committee must approve the contents of the report prior to the presentation. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the City Clerk or myself. JLM/REG/cd We are committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live, work and play in our vibrant, tropical, historic community BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: Affordable Housing Advisory Committee CHAIRPERSON: David Smith CITY LIAISON: Alba Tarre NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD: 5 ACTIVITY: January 2017 — June 2017 January Meeting: There was a lack of quorum for this meeting. Open discussion on housing issues in Miami Beach. February Meeting: There was a lack of quorum for this meeting. Open discussion on housing issues in Miami Beach. March Meeting: Meeting canceled. April Meeting: Presentation by Housing and Community Development staff on the Citizen Participation Plan assessing the community development needs for the Action Plan. May Meeting: Presentation by Housing and Community Development staff on the 2017-2018 Action Plan. June Meeting: Affordable and Workforce Housing Ordinance review. MIAMI BEACH C:\Users\Clerdagc\Appdata\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.Outlook\8Z6WTKBT\AHAC BC Bi-Annual Report 06-30-2017.Docx Page 1 BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT FUTURE ACTIVITIES: July 2017 — December 2017 The AHAC will continue its review and discussions regarding any possible enhancements to City policies, procedures, and programs that will stimulate the increase/retention of available affordable/ workforce housing. The AHAC will also continue to serve as part of the Citizen Participation process regarding Office of Housing and Community Services actions. C:\Users\Clerdagc\Appdata\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content. Outlook\8Z6WTKBT\AHAC BC Bi-Annual Report 06-30-2017.Docx Page 2 BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT MIAMI BEACH ACCOMPLISHMENTS: January 2017 — June 2017 The AHAC has reviewed, evaluated, commented and made recommendations on: • 2017-2018 Action Plan • Affordable Housing Ordinances C:\Users\Clerdagc\Appdata\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.Outlook\8Z6WTKBT\AHAC BC Bi-Annual Report 06-30-2017.Docx Page 3 BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT JUNE 6, 2017 BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: Art in Public Places CHAIRPERSON: Alpesh Patel CITY LIAISON: Dennis Leyva NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD: Five ACTIVITY: Attend Florida Association Public Art Administrators conference Artist Agreement Miami Beach Convention Center executed with artist, Franz Ackermann Artist Agreement Miami Beach Convention Center pending with artist, Elmgreen & Dragset Call to Artists Soundscape Park Call to Artists Flamingo Park City of Miami Beach Official Delegation Art Basel, Basel, Switzerland Conservation Treatment Roberto Juarez "Bringing the Beach Inside" Graffiti mitigation Wendy Wischer, "Liquid Measures" Maintenance Kevin Arrow, "Beatles Mandala (Amor + Love)" Manage Miami Beach Convention Center Artifacts, Memorabilia, Sculptures Site visit Miami Beach Convention Center with Franz Ackermann Site visit Miami Beach Convention Center with Joseph Kosuth Site visit Miami Beach Convention Center with Sarah Morris Site visit Miami Beach Convention Center with Joep Van Lieshout FUTURE ACTIVITIES: Artist Agreement with Elmgreen & Dragset Approval of recommendation Bill Fontana proposal Soundscape Park Approval of recommendation of an Artist for Flamingo Park Conservation Treatment Dan Graham "Morris" Maintenance LED Lights Tobias Rehberger "obstinate lighthouse" Maintenance Tobias Rehberger "eloquent south pointe park pier gate" Site visit Miami Beach Convention Center with artists, Elmgreen & Dragset Site visit Miami Beach Convention Center with artist, Ellen Harvey Site visit Miami Beach Convention Center with artist, Joseph Kosuth Site visit Miami Beach Convention Center with artist, Sarah Morris Site visit Miami Beach Convention Center with artist, Joep Van Lieshout ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Artist Agreement Miami Beach Convention Center executed with artist, Franz Ackermann Attended Florida Association Public Art Administrators conference Conservation Treatment Roberto Juarez "Bringing the Beach Inside" Ongoing Development Miami Beach Convention Center Art Project with Franz Ackermann Ongoing Development Miami Beach Convention Center Art Project with Elmgreen & Dragset Ongoing Development Miami Beach Convention Center Art Project with Ellen Harvey Ongoing Development Miami Beach Convention Center Art Project with Joseph Kosuth Ongoing Development Miami Beach Convention Center Art Project with Sarah Morris Ongoing Development Miami Beach Convention Center Art Project with Joep Van Lieshout Organized City of Miami Beach Official Delegation trip to Art Basel, Basel, Switzerland Call for Proposals SoundScape Park Maintenance Kevin Arrow, "Beatles Mandala (Amor + Love)" Manage Miami Beach Convention Center Artifacts, Memorabilia, Sculptures Mitigation graffiti Wendy Wischer, "Liquid Measures" Selection Bill Fontana SoundScape Park art project to be recommended to the City Commission. MIAMI BEACH BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT MIAMIBFACH BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: Audit Committee CHAIRPERSON: Marc Gidney CITY LIAISON: James Sutter NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD: Jan 2017 to June 30, 2017: Three ACTIVITY: • Discuss LTCs on updates regarding the theft of funds from a City bank account • Review of ACH & Treasury Internal Controls • Reviewed interim Internal Audit activities for FY16/17 covering status of audits. • Review BDO's Report on Treasury and ACH Disbursements / Independent Fraud Risk Assessment • Review Year —End Results of City's External Audit by Crowe Horwath • Review Scope for City Wide Risk Assessment • Update on Collections of Parking Impact Fees FUTURE ACTIVITIES: • Update on Collections of Parking Impact Fees • Selection committee for RFQ on City Wide Fraud Risk Assessment • Discuss Internal Audit findings (reports and follow-ups) for FY16/17 • Approve Audit Plan for FY 17/18 C:\Users\Clerdagc\Appdata\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.Outlook\8Z6WTKBT\Bi-Annual Report 2017 Jan-June - Audit Committee.Docx Page 1 BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT ACCOMPLISHMENTS: • Discussed LTCs on updates regarding the theft of funds from a City bank account and review of ACH & Treasury Internal Controls • Review BDO's Report on Treasury and ACH Disbursements and City's Responses and made resolutions to the City Commission to request that o The City implements BDO's recommendations and establish an internal audit plan to confirm that they are implemented. o The City seeks an external auditor (consultant) to perform a citywide risk assessment and have the Audit Committee assist with the scope and selection. o The City engage BDO to perform a follow-up audit in six months to re-test controls over Treasury and cash management and to have the Audit Committee assist in developing the scope. • Communications with External Auditors on results of their Audit C:\Users\Clerdagc\Appdata\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.Outlook\8Z6WTKBT\Bi-Annual Report 2017 Jan-June - Audit Committee.Docx Page 2 BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT FORM — PAGE1 OF 2 BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: CHAIRPERSON: CITY LIAISON: DATE OF REPORT: BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT BARTON GOLDBERG ANTOINETTE STOHL Secretary to the Board January through June 2017 NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD DURING THIS REPORTING PERIOD: 6 MEETING AGENDA DATE ITEMS APPROVED DENIED DISCUSSION CONTINUED WITHDRAWN Jan 6 2 1 1 Feb 3 CANCELLED Mar 3 2 1 1 Apr 7 2 1 1 May 5 2 1 1 Jun 2 2 1 1 Totals: 10 5 5 Note: Some totals may not match due to some items being removed from the Agenda at the last minute. F:\PLAN\$zba\BI-ANNUAL CITY CLERK'S REPORTS\JAN - JUNE 2017 BI-ANNUAL CITY CLERKS REPORT.doc BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT FORM — PAGE 2 OF 2 BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: CHAIRPERSON: CITY LIAISON: DATE OF REPORT: FLOOD PLAIN MANAGEMENT BOARD BARTON GOLDBERG ANTOINETTE STOHL, Secretary to the Board January through June 2017 NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD DURING THIS REPORTING PERIOD: 6 MEETING AGENDA DATE ITEMS APPROVED DENIED DISCUSSION CONTINUED WITHDRAWN Jan 6 0 Feb 3 CANCE L L ELT, Mar 3 0 Apr 7 0 May 5 0 Jun 2 0 Totals: 0 Note: Some totals may not match due to some items being removed from the Agenda at the last minute. FAPLAN\Szba\BI-ANNUAL CITY CLERK'S REPORTS\JAN - JUNE 2016 BI-ANNUAL CITY CLERKS REPORT.doc BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: Budget Advisory Committee CHAIRPERSON: Ronald Starkman CITY LIAISON: Cintya G. Ramos NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD: 6 ACTIVITY: 01/10/2017 Meeting Agenda: • Vote for Chairman and Vice-Chairman • Board and Committee Guidelines Update-Rafael Granado, City Clerk • Pension Board Review • Fire & Police — Donna Brito, Executive Director • General Employees — Rick Rivera, Pension Administrator • Collective Bargaining Update-Michael Smith, Human Resources Director 02/7/2017 Meeting Agenda: • Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) Update • BAC Departmental Presentation Design 04/4/2017 Meeting Agenda: • Communication Department Budget Presentation-Tonya Daniels, Director • Information Technology Department Budget Presentation-Ariel Sosa, Director 04/25/2017 Meeting Agenda: • Police Department Budget Presentation-Dan Oates, Chief of Police • Public Works-All Divisions Budget Presentation-Eric Carpenter, Assistant City Manager 05/9/2017 Meeting Agenda: • Fire Department Budget Presentation-Virgil Fernandez, Chief of Fire • Parks and Recreation Budget Presentation-John Rebar, Director 06/15/2017 Meeting Agenda: • 1st Budget Briefing of the Finance & Citywide Projects Committee on 6/16/17 for FY17/18 Capital Budget 1\i\ IAMI BEACH F:\OBPI\$BUD\BUDGET ADVISORY COMMITTEE\Biannual Reports\17-Biannual Reports\17-BAC BIANNUAL REPORT JAN-JUNE.Docx Page 1 BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT FUTURE ACTIVITIES: • Committee briefing for Finance Citywide Committee 2nd and 3rd Budget Briefing Meeting • FY18 Proposed Operating and Capital Budget Overview for Public Hearings • Convention Center Project Update • Update on Sea Level Rise Related Capital • Pension Board Review Projects MIAMIBFACH F:\OBPI\$BUD\BUDGET ADVISORY COMMITTEE\Biannual Reports\17-Biannual Reports\17-BAC BIANNUAL REPORT JAN-JUNE.Docx Page 2 BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT ACCOMPLISHMENTS: • Ron Starkman was elected as the Chair of the committee by a vote of 7-0. Joseph Landesman was elected as Vice-Chair by a vote of 7-0. • Rafael Granado, City Clerk, described the Board and Committee Guidelines, Liaison Responsibilities, and general requirements to the Committee. MOTION A motion was made by Jonathan Fryd and seconded by Jonathan Beloff to allow Budget Advisory Committee (BAC) members to attend two meetings telephonically a year. The Motion passed by a vote of 8-0. Mr. Michael Smith, HR Director, reviewed and discussed with committee: • City is still in negotiations with CWA. • Fire and Police salaries compared to other municipalities • Management Rights • Process of contract negotiation Donna Brito, Executive Director; Brendon Vavrica, Consultant — AndCo Consulting; Kelly Adams, ASA, EA, MAAA, Consultant — GRS Gabriel Roeder Smith & Company; and Rick Rivera, Pension Administrator reviewed and discussed with committee: • Fire and Police Pension Plan Overview • Board of Trustees Mandate • Asset Allocation Summary • Estimated Investment Return Assumption • Miami Beach Employees Retirement Plan (MBERP) • Total ADC Current Assumptions • Fund Data F:\OBPI\$BUD\BUDGET ADVISORY COMMITTEE\Biannual Reports\17-Biannual Reports\l 7-BAC BIANNUAL REPORT JAN-JUNE.Docx Page 3 BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT Rolando Acedo, Executive Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer, gave a Partnership Overview of the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) with the City of Miami Beach. The following was reviewed and discussed: • Full Service Sales and Marketing • Trade Shows and Hotel Bookings for Conventions • Media Relations and Promotions Tonya Daniels, Communications Department Director, reviewed and discussed with committee: • Sponsorships • Marketing and Branding • Licensing and Merchandising • Expenditure trends • Efficiencies/ Enhancements for FY18 • Performance Indicators Ariel Sosa, Information Technology Director, reviewed and discussed with committee: • Organizational Chart • Major Programs and Functions • Expenditure trends • Telecom Audit • Enhancement Requests for FY18 Dan Oates, Chief of Police, reviewed and discussed with committee: • Police Recruitment process • Body Cameras update • Over time and Off Duty Efficiencies • Position Overview • Community Survey • Staffing Study F:\OBPI\$BUD\BUDGET ADVISORY COMMITTEE\Biannual Reports\17-Biannual Reports\17-BAC BIANNUAL REPORT JAN-JUNE.Docx Page 4 BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT Eric Carpenter, Assistant City Manager and Public Works Director, reviewed and discussed with committee: • Budget Divers of Division within Public Works Department • Expenditure Trends in all Divisions • Performance Indicators • Key Intended Outcome Virgil Fernandez, Fire Chief, described the Department and their functions to the committee: • Major Programs and Functions • Recent Changes within the Department • Position Overview • Key Intended Outcomes • Response time Challenges • Summary of Department Revenues and Expenditures • Healthcare John Rebar, Parks and Recreation Director, John Ripple, Beach Maintenance Director; and Vianca Peron-Sellan, Administrative Services Manager, delivered an overall presentation: • Summary of Department Revenues and Expenditures • FY18 Draft Budget Overview • Performance Highlights • Golf Courses Expenses, Revenue, and Debt Services • Beach Maintenance Division Function • Community Survey • Enhancement Requests Tameka Otto Stewart, Budget Officer, reviewed and discussed the first Finance and Citywide Project/Budget Briefing Committee meeting with the BAC committee. The FY18 Capital Budget was reviewed. MIAMI BEACH F:\OBPI \$BUD\BUDGET ADVISORY COMMITTEE\Biannual Reports\17-Biannual Reports\l 7-BAC BIANNUAL REPORT JAN-JUNE.Docx Page 5 1 BOARDS AND COMMITTEES BI-ANNUAL REPORT FORM - PAGE 1 OF 5 BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: Quality Education Committee CHAIRPERSON: Beth A. Edwards CITY LIAISON: Dr. Leslie Rosenfeld NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD SINCE Jan 2017 - May 2017: 5 ACTIVITIES: The Committee for Quality Education was established in 1999 to guide the city's efforts toward providing the best education possible in Miami Beach public schools. The Committee investigated, developed, and carried out plans to promote and ensure the provision of quality education in Miami Beach public schools, in the areas of Communication, Health and Well-Being, Safety / Traffic, Student Achievement, Parental Involvement / Family Support / Youth and Community Engagement, Technology and Teacher Recruitment / Retention. The Committee is continuing to work on evaluating safety for our students in our schools by working with MDCPS in terms of the number of security officers per schools. Furthermore the QEC has requested via a motion to the Mayor and Commission requesting support for the MDCPS emergency contact program (ConnectEd). A crafted message from MDCPS will now be created for all our feeder pattern schools and all parents have been notified as to how to change emergency contact info to get real time information at the school site. The Committee continually serves as a forum to discuss the Class Size Amendment issue and the Schools of Choice loophole closure to assure that our Feeder Pattern Schools are adhering to the new policy. See Accomplishment Section-Resolution The Committee has agreed to create and implemented two sub committees to address what they feel are key concerns facing the feeder pattern schools. Safety Subcommittee and the EFI (Education Funding Initiative). Through the EFI Subcommittee a push for City Funded enhancements has been moved forward as a community discussion. It is now a survey to the community The Committee has opened discussions regarding the structural/capital improvement issues facing some of our Feeder Pattern Schools, and how these issues will be 2 handled monetarily as mold, flooding and safety of our children are a major concern. The Committee is working to get a report as to where all the Feeder Pattern Schools stand in regards to Capital Improvements awarded by the GeoBond (below the line) The Committee has committed to a grass roots effort to push past the limits set by MDCPS in regards to a 5% per pupil funding increase and ask the CMB to help get involved to request a fair and equitable increase to match the average federal funding level per pupil funding. MDCPS requested an increase of 5% from $7096.96 to $7452 per pupil. The Committee has requested a motion to increase per pupil funding to $10,700 (an additional 30%). The Committee has furthered the grass roots movement to push for a penny Sales Tax on MB which will be directed solely to MB public schools with the City limits. This motion made in November (The Committee for Quality Education requests the Miami Beach Mayor and Commission explore the proposal of a penny sales tax on Miami Beach which will be directed solely to Miami Beach public schools within the City limits. The goal is to make a sustainable fund to provide Miami Beach students with public funds to ensure that Miami Beach public school children are given the best public school education possible and to compete with other school districts. This penny tax is not to replace, alter, or diminish any current or future funds provided by any other source including but not limited to the School Board, County, State, or Federal, but rather to provide enhancements for Miami Beach public schools. The Committee for Quality Education urges the Mayor and Commission to support the above request.) was later picked up by Commissioner Greico, referred to Neighborhoods and Finance. This was reworked with the help of the City Attorney to find legal sustainable funding options. 6 Options were presented to the QEC See Accomplishment sections. The Committee has requested the Mayor and Commission to support the UM Bike Safe Program in Miami Beach Feeder Pattern Schools given the recent passing of one of our students while riding a bicycle. See Accomplishment Section-Resolution The Committee has set forth various traffic study requests and is waiting to hear back these findings from the CMB Parking Dept. Studies include 42nd St Traffic Study-now completed, Bay Shore Traffic Study-Now Completed. MBSH Drop off Lane in process, FF dedicated drop off lane in process The Committee has requested that the Mayor and Commission monetarily support 3 the ADL program No Place for Hate for the 2017-2018 school year. See Accomplishment Section. The Committee for Quality Education would like you to be aware of the following motion requesting support for the Miami Beach Youth Commission motion regarding the National PTA Resolution to recognize LGBTQ individuals as a protected class, approved at the Feb28,2017 committee meeting. To help further along the conversations of enhancements up for review in the June Budgeting process, the QEC made the following motions: The Committee for Quality Education requests the Miami Beach Mayor and Commission amend the language of the current Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) contract with Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) to require M-DCPS to collect fees for fee-supported children provided their home schools are not Title I schools or they qualify for Head Start. Any fees collected will reduce the City's contribution to the City funded VPK program. The Committee for Quality Education urges the Mayor and Commission to support the above request. The Committee for Quality Education requests the Miami Beach Mayor and Commission be aware that the Committee prefers Option #3: Dedicated Millage for Public Education, including offset of decrease in debt service millage, with dedicated millage for education, from the Finance and Citywide Projects Committee meeting on March 31, 2017, regarding Education Compact sustainable funding. The Committee for Quality Education urges the Mayor and Commission to support the above request. 4 The Committee made recommendations to the Mayor and City Commission, which are outlined below in the Accomplishments section. ACCOMPLISHMENTS: The Committee for Quality of Education passed a motion to request the Mayor and Commission support the immediate implementation of the University of Miami Bike Safe Program in Miami Beach feeder pattern public schools. Resolution No. 2016-29562 A Resolution of the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach, Florida, supporting the immediate implementation of the University of Miami Bikesafe Program in Miami Beach Feeder Pattern Public Schools. The Committee for Quality of Education request the Miami Beach Mayor and Commission support Miami-Dade County Public Schools in their effort to have the principals of each Miami Beach feeder pattern school notify parents, in conjunction with their Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA), to update primary contact phone numbers in order to receive emergency messages via text in a timely manner. Furthermore, to bifurcate emergency information versus social updates. The Committee for Quality Education requests the Miami Beach Mayor and Commission ask the Governor and Florida Legislature to increase per pupil education funding to minimally equal the national average of approximately $10,700. As a result Commissioner Micky Steinberg made "A resolution of the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach, Florida, Accepting the Recommendation of the City's Committee for Quality of Education and Urging Florida Governor Rick Scott and the Florida Legislature to Increase Per Pupil Funding in Florida Public Schools to Equal or Exceed the National Average of Approximately $10,700. Motion Passes at Commission Meeting Dec. 9, 2015. To further this concern over funding the EFI brought forth to the Committee recommendations to combat lack of funding to the feeder pattern by MDCPS. The Committee for Quality Education requests the Miami Beach Mayor and Commission explore the proposal of a penny sales tax on Miami Beach which will be directed 5 solely to Miami Beach public schools with the City limits. The goal is to make a sustainable fund to provide Miami Beach students with public funds to ensure that Miami Beach public school children are given the best public school education possible and to compete with other school districts. The penny tax is not to replace, alter, or diminish any current or future funds provided by any other source including by not limited to the School Board, County, State or Federal, but rather to provide enhancements for Miami Beach public schools. The Committee furthered the conversation after reviewing the City Attorney's 6 options presented to the QEC in March-6 Options presented. LTC- I 6 5-201 7 The Committee for Quality Education requests the Miami Beach Mayor and Commission create a sustainable source of funding for the educational Compact related expenditures/enhancements now in place (See Attachment B - Finance and Citywide Projects Committee Memorandum March 31, 2017). The Committee for Quality Education requests the Miami Beach Mayor and Commission in reviewing the governance structure for any future educational funding, have the Committee for Quality Education remain the governing/primary committee to guide the City's efforts toward providing the best education possible in Miami Beach. The Committee for Quality Education requests the Miami Beach Mayor and Commission look at Option #3: Dedicated Millage for Public Education, including offset of decrease in debt service millage, with dedicated millage for education (options below), as a possible source of funding to sustain and/or enhance education in Miami Beach schools per Finance and Citywide Projects Committee (FCWPC) memorandum dated March 31, 2017. • Offsetting any decrease in the debt service millage with a dedicated millage for education. The renewal and replacement dedicated millage was originally established in the FY 20 0 4/05 budget by offsetting the decrease of 0.126 in the debt service millage that year with a dedicated 0.126 mills for renewal and replacement. As of FY 2016/17, the dedicated millage for renewal and replacement is 0.0235, estimated to generate $6 62,0 0 0. As an example, in FY 2016/17, the debt service millage decreased by 0.0235 in FY 2016/17, had this decrease been recaptured as education millage, it would have generated $6 62,0 0 0. • Capturing a portion of growth in taxable property values, and establishing a 6 millage related to those additional revenues. It is anticipated that property values as of January 1, 2017 (the basis of FY 2016/17 property taxes) will have increased over January 1, 2016. A portion of the resulting increased revenues could be captured and expressed as a dedicated millage rate, without increasing the millage rate over the prior year. Typically, the resulting revenues from growth in property values is used to offset growth due to inflation as well as fund new initiatives. To the extent some of the growth is diverted to education funding, it could limit the amount of funding available for new initiatives. Resolution no 2016-29573. A resolution of the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach, Florida, Authorizing and Directing the City's State lobbyists to lobby the Florida legislature to implement laws reversing the weakening of the class size amendment in the Florida Constitution by, among other measures, closing the schools of choice loophole and including International Baccalaureate, Advanced Placement, Dual Enrollment, any classes that may result in college credit, and other core classes as covered in the class size cap. FUTURE ACTIVIES: Continue to bring forth key issues to help guide the City's efforts toward providing the best education possible in Miami Beach public schools Continue to provide insight and recommendations for the new Enhanced Collaboration between Miami-Dade County Public Schools and the City of Miami Beach which was passed by Commission via Resolution No 2015-28997 on 4/15/2015. Continue to monitor the effectiveness of the Dual Enrollment and Extended Foreign Language programs in the City of Miami Beach public schools. 7 The QEC and its Health Care Task Force will continue to make sure funding is requested to support the Health Suites in each of Miami Beach Schools beyond 2015- 2016,2016-2017, 2017-2018 as it comes due. The QEC and its Health Care Task Force will continue to make sure funding is requested to support the Behavior Health Enhancement in all our feeder pattern schools as it comes due. Continue to bring forth key issues and review the new Enhancement Survety to help guide the City's efforts toward providing the best education possible in Miami Beach public schools BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: Homeless Committee CHAIRPERSON: Valerie Navarrete CITY LIAISON: Maria Ruiz NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD: 06 ACTIVITY: Package liquor sales no earlier than 10am Aggressive panhandling on 231(1 St.: Community members shared concerns with cleanliness and aggressive panhandling in the area. MBPD informed the Committee members on the difference between panhandling and aggressive panhandling. After hours police placement Committee members to meet a homeless person monthly and understand their situation so that the Committee can debrief and share experiences at meetings, to better advise the Commission. Pass Motion for the homeless office be relocated for health concerns of staff (because of mold for the past 2 years) and hire additional social workers in order to be able to properly serve the community by ensuring that it be open during business hours of 7:30am — 3:30pm. The Committee has toured the facilities of Camillus House Point in time count C:\Users\Clerdagc\Appdata\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.Outlook\8Z6WTKBT\BC Bi- Annual Report 2017 07032017 Revised.Docx Page 1 BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT MIAMIBEACH FUTURE ACTIVITIES: 1. Explore what the Committee can do to help youth who are couch surfing. 2. Investigate ways to solve the homeless problem rather than move them around city. 3. Obtain an answer as to why a fence were installed around the 555 building and where is the new designated 'safe area' for the homeless to sleep. 4. Pursue permits to enable the homeless to sell goods. 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Outlook\8Z6WTKBT\BC Bi- Annual Report 2017 07032017 Revised.Docx Page 2 BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT MIAMI BEACH ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Package liquor sales no earlier than 10am was approved on the MXD area permanently Aggressive Panhandling on 23rd St.: • Local store manager was instructed to contact police when the aggressive panhandlers present • Continue efforts informing PD by residents • PD placed a watch order on the area Police is now permitted to transport homeless to shelters after hours on emergency bases Outreach office is being treated for mold MIAMI BEACH CAUsers\Clerdagc\Appdata\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.outioomLbw I Kti I \13C; tii- Annual Report 2017 07032017 Revised.Docx Page 3 BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: Convention Center Advisory Board Meeting CHAIRPERSON: Michael Goldberg CITY LIAISON: Eva Silverstein/Jianina Velazquez NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD: 6 ACTIVITY: v Successfully held 6 meetings v Toured the Miami Beach Convention Center during the renovation. v Maria Hernandez gave a presentation on the MBCC renovation and the project budget. v Brandi Reddick gave a presentation on the art pieces that will be at the Convention Center and park post renovation. v Dan Fenton gave a presentation on the Miami Beach Convention Center Brand promise. v CCAB Members signed the Oath of Civility. MIAMI BEACH. CAUsers\Clerdagc\Appdata\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.uutiootorizbyv I Kb I \bt; tti- Annual Report Jan-Jun 2017.Docx Page 1 BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT FUTURE ACTIVITIES: • Remaining 2017 Meetings: v July 11, 2017 v September 12, 2017 v October 3, 2017 v November 14, 2017 •:• December 12, 2017 • Vote for 2018 Chairman & Vice Chairman ACCOMPLISHMENTS: v Successfully approved minutes for the meetings from December 2016-May 2017. C:\Users\Clerdagc\Appdata\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content. Outlook\8Z6WTKBT\BC Bi- Annual Report Jan-Jun 2017.Docx Page 2 BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: Miami Beach Cultural Arts Council (CAC) CHAIRPERSON: Charles Million CITY LIAISON: Brandi Reddick NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD: 6 ACTIVITY: FY 16/17 and 17/18 Cultural Arts Council Grants Program Issue grant guidelines for FY 17/18 grant programs to Cultural Anchors and Junior Anchors. Deadline for applications- January 20, 2017 Issue grant guidelines for FY 17/18 grant programs to Cultural Presenters. Deadline for project applications- February 24, 2017 Reviewed and scored 53 cultural grant applicants for FY 17/18 Monitored contracts for FY 16/17 grants recipients (55) Processed first half grant payments for FY 16/17 grants recipients Monitored performance of contracted grantees Continued to work with WESTAF to improve online grants application process. Arts Education Programs - Continue to work with Arts for Learning/Miami to provide arts education programming for Miami Beach. On an annual basis, this program serves over 1,000 children and youth in our community with after school arts educations programs. During FY 16/17, Arts for Learning/Miami, Inc. will provide 35 after-school courses across six Miami Beach locations including Biscayne Elementary School, Flamingo Park, Feinberg Fisher K-8, North Beach Elementary, Scott Rakow Youth Center and South Pointe Elementary School. Marketing and Promotions - Continued to promote Miami Beach cultural events through weekly updates on website and accompanying advertising campaign, e-blast and text alert program. Community Benefit Waiver Fund Requests The CAC reviewed and recommended 14 Community Benefit Fund Fee Waiver and 4 SoundScape waiver requests from January— June 2017. The CAC is responsible for the oversight of the following: C:\Users\Clerdagc\Desktop\Biannual Reports\January-June 2017\Cultural Arts Council Bi-Annual Report Jan - June 2017.Docx Page 1 BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT Community Benefit Fund Fee Waivers for the Fillmore Miami Beach (12) All Artistic Disciplines The Cultural Arts Council may issue up to 12 rental waivers per calendar year to qualified non-profit organizations for use of the Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theater. Community Benefit Fund Fee Waivers for Theater at the Fillmore Miami Beach (12) Theater Only Community Benefit Fund Fee Waivers specifically for live theater at the Fillmore Miami Beach. The Cultural Arts Council may issue up to 12 rental waivers per calendar year to qualified non-profit organizations for use of the Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theater. Community Benefit Fund Fee Waivers for Theater at the Colony Theater (12) Theater Only Community Benefit Fund Fee Waivers specifically for live theater at the Colony. The Cultural Arts Council may issue up to 12 rental waivers per calendar year to qualified non-profit organizations for use of the Colony Theater. Rent Waiver Program for Soundscape Wall (10) The Cultural Arts Council may issue up to 10 grants annually for the use of the Soundscape projection wall and sound system to qualified non-profit organizations. (Restrictions Apply). Soundscape Wall Cinema Series - The Cultural Arts Council worked collaboratively with New World Symphony staff and Citi to curate the 2016-17 Soundscape Wall Cinema Series. This program provides free movies at Soundscape Park each Wednesday, beginning October 2016 through May 2017. Oversight of Miami New Drama as resident theater company at the Colony - Miami New Drama to become the resident company and managers of the Colony Theater in October 2016. - Miami New Drama opened its 2017 season on January 26, 2017 with the American premiere of the cutting edge European hit drama Terror, by Ferdinand de Schrich. Michel Hausmann recruited two- time Tony Award winner and former Artist Director of the Lincoln Center, Gregory Mosher, to direct the production. Terror was performed at the Colony Theatre in January and February 2017. Miami New Drama also produced A Special Day, which ran in March 2017. - Miami New Drama also presented several cultural rentals this quarter, including Ballet Flamenco la Rosa, New World School of the Arts, South Florida Theatre League and a Netflix series premiere, resulting in first quarter attendance of nearly 7,000. C:\Users\Clerdagc\Desktop\Biannual Reports\January-June 2017\Cultural Arts Council Bi-Annual Report Jan - June 2017.Docx Page 2 BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT MIAMIBEACH FUTURE ACTIVITIES: FY 17/18 Cultural Arts Council Grants Program - Process second half grant payments for FY 16/17 grants recipients - Monitor performance of contracted grantees Continued to work with WESTAF to improve online grants application process - Issue contracts to FY 17/18 grant recipients - Continue to work with WESTAF to improve online grants application process. Collins Park Rotunda - On April 26, 2017 the Cultural Arts Council was given use of the Rotunda located in Collins Park. It is envisioned the Rotunda will be transformed into an artist designed performing arts center which will host lectures, films, dance, theater and artistic performances. Cultural Arts staff is in the process of drafting the scope of services. Construction is anticipated to begin January 2018. Soundscape Wall Cinema Series - The Cultural Arts Council is working collaboratively with New World Symphony staff and Citi to curate the 2017-18 Soundscape Wall Cinema Series. This program provides free movies at Soundscape Park each Wednesday, beginning October 2017 through May 2018. MIAMIBEACH C:\Users\Clerdagc\Desktop\Biannual Reports\January-June 2017\Cultural Arts Council Bi-Annual Report Jan - June 2017.Docx Page 3 BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Provided year-round arts programming for residents and visitors (Jan- June 2017) - Nonprofit recipients of cultural grants administered by the CAC provide year-round arts programming for Miami Beach residents and visitors, including music concerts, dance performances, theater, opera, spoken word, film screenings, art exhibitions, architectural tours, lectures, workshops and classes. Many of these events are free and open to the public. Highlights of Arts in the Parks Programming - Miami Symphony Orchestra at Bass Museum/Collins Park- Sunday, February, 12, 2017 at 4PM "Symphony in the Park" - Florida Grand Opera at North Beach Bandshell- Sunday, April 9, 2017 at 7:30 PM — a presentation of Carmencita and Spanish Accents-Zarzuela - Lummus Park Activation/Ocean Drive Task Force- CAC formed a Sub Committee to discuss future programming at Lummus Park. A RFP was issued in June 2017 for an arts and crafts market to take place in Lummus Park. It is anticipated the market will launch in winter 2017. Recipient of National Endowment of the Arts (NEA) Artworks Grant- $20,000 - The City of Miami Beach Cultural Affairs Program received a National Endowment for the Arts Grant in the amount of $20,000. The grant will be used to present a series of films by South African artist William Kentridge at SoundScape Park in March 2018. C:\Users\Clerdagc\Desktop\Biannual Reports\January-June 2017\Cultural Arts Council Bi-Annual Report Jan - June 2017.Docx Page 4 BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANUAL REPORT FORM - DRB BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: DESIGN REVIEW BOARD CHAIRPERSON: DEENA BELL CITY LIAISON: JAMES MURPHY DATE OF REPORT: Jan 2017 through Jun 2017 NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD DURING THIS REPORTING PERIOD: 6 MEETING AGENDA DATE ITEMS APPROVED DENIED DISCUSSED CONTINUED WITHDRAWN NO ACTION DEFFERED RESOLUTION Jan 10 6 3 1 Feb 13 8 3 2 Mar 12 10 1 1 Apr 12 9 2 1 May 14 10 3 1 Jun 11 8 3 Totals 72 51 15 5 1 Note: Some totals may not match due to some items being removed from the Agenda at the last minute, or items that are partially approved and also continued. F: \PLAN \$DRB\BI-ANNUAL REPORTS \DRB QUARTERLY ATTENDANCE 2017 BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: Health Advisory Committee CHAIRPERSON: Mark Rabinowitz, M.D. CITY LIAISON: Sonia Bridges NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD: 2 ACTIVITY: • The Committee has been proactive and discussing on filling all the available vacancies. Suggestions and recommendations have been provided at every meeting by committee members. At the moment, there are 3 vacancies on the Committee (2 ACLF individuals and 1 non-voting ex-officio representative from the Miami Dade County Health Department) • The Health Advisory Committee was informed that there was an Ethics Training course specifically for Boards and Committees. The training consisted of many topics that included a review of the Sunshine Law, Public Records Act, and Miami Dade County's Conflict of Interest and Code of Ethics Ordinance. Since the Committee consists of health professionals who have difficult schedules, a link was provided where the trainings would be accessible. • Item C4 K (proposed Assisted Living and Medical Use Ordinance) was referred to the HAC by the Land Use and Development Committee for discussion and recommendation. In the May 15th meeting, it was heavily discussed but due to the complexity of the matter, they were unable to provide a recommendation. A workshop will be held to discuss this matter in greater detail. M I.A.641 BEACH C:\Users\Clerdagc\Desktop\Biannual Reports\January-June 2017\Health Advisory Bi-Annual Report Jan - June 2017.Docx Page 1 BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT FUTURE ACTIVITIES: The Health Advisory Committee will be holding a workshop on July 19th, 2017 in order to provide a thorough recommendation on the proposed Assisted Living and Medical Use Ordinance. This item was referred to the HAC from the Land Use and Development Committee. MIAMI BEACH C:\Users\Clerdagc\Desktop\Biannual Reports\January-June 2017\Health Advisory Bi-Annual Report Jan - June 2017.Docx Page 2 BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: Disability Access Committee CHAIRPERSON: Sabrina Cohen CITY LIAISON: Valeria Mejia, ADA Coordinator NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD: Once a month (6) ACTIVITY: Ongoing meetings with members of various city departments to discuss accessibility Discussion items: • Environmental Beach Walk Projects • Building Department — Hotel Entrance Accessibility • Public Works Engineering — Citywide Sidewalk Assessment • STS Update — transportation • CIP West Avenue Project update • Adaptive Beach updates with Sabrina Cohen Foundation • Public Right of Way — Pedestrian MOT Review • Transportation — Pedestrian MOT review • Code Compliance — sidewalk obstruction citations C:\Users\Clerdagc\Appdata\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content. Outlook\8Z6WTKBT\BC Bi- Annual Report-2.Docx Page 1 BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT MIAMIBEACH FUTURE ACTIVITIES: Develop efforts to become an autistic friendly City Continue to support efforts to develop Adaptive Recreation Center on 53rd Street Stay in contact with construction projects to ensure access during busy times, to ensure safety for all Work on supporting David New's $25k request for his disability awareness event South Beach Jazz Festival MIAMIBEACH ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Support for Adaptive playground - opening delayed till mulch is replaced with rubber surface (ADA Compliant) Assigned new members to DAC, each representing new areas of interest to contribute to Strong relationships created with city representatives to get ongoing project updates from South Beach Trolley Route has ordered the Low Floor Trolleys. Adaptive beach days ongoing and growing, high demand in the city CAUsers\Clerdagc\Appdata\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.Outlook\8Z6VVTKBT\BC Bi- Annual Report-2.Docx Page 2 BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: Health Facilities Authority Board CHAIRPERSON: Arthur Unger CITY LIAISON: John Woodruff NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD: None MIAMI BEACH. CAUsers\Clerdagc\Appdata\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.outiooKktiztm i Ktf i m-ieaitn Facilities Authority Board Bi-Annual Report June 2017.Docx Page 1 BOARDS AND COMMITTEES BI-ANNUAL REPORT JANUARY — JUNE 2017 BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: HISPANIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON: ALEX FERNANDEZ CITY LIAISON: LEONOR HERNANDEZ NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD: 5 (NO MEETING HELD IN FEBRUARY) ACTIVITIES: JOSE MARTI EVENT — COLLINS PARK (Collins & 21 Street) The Hispanic Affair Committee in conjunction with City of Miami Beach Parks & Recreation Department hosted an event to celebrate the life and accomplishments of Jose Marti, a dynamic figure in Cuban history who made tremendous contributions to Latin American culture. The event took place January 27, 2017 at 10 a.m. at Collins Park. See the following link for more details: http://docmqmt.miamibeachfl.qoviweblink/0/edoc/147300/LTC%20033-2017%20Jose%20Marti%20Event%20- %20Collin0/020Park.pdf The event was well attended and very successful. Committee voted to expand Hispanic Heritage Month activities and encourage the City to host events throughout the month period of September 14 — October 15, 2017 Inquired from Administration as to: % of Hispanic CMB Employees, % of Hispanic CMB Vendors, % of Hispanic CMB Board Members, % Citywide Hispanic Employees FUTURE ACTIVITIES: September 14, 2017 — October 15, 2017--Hispanic Heritage Month September 14, 2017 Kick-off Concert/Dance/ Band Shell September 17, 2017 VIP Honorees Reception / Miami Beach Golf Course October 6, 2017 Hispanic Heritage Festival / North Shore Park October 13, 2017 Movie in the Park / South Point Park TBA / Prospera Presentation TBA --Human Trafficking Documentary/Soundscape ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Jose Marti Event 1/27/17 BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANUAL REPORT FORM - HPB BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD CHAIRPERSON: STEVAN PARDO CITY LIAISON: DEBORAH TACKETT DATE OF REPORT: Jan 2017 through Jun 2017 NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD DURING THIS REPORTING PERIOD: 6 MEETING AGENDA DATE ITEMS APPROVED DENIED DISCUSSED CONTINUED WITHDRAWN NO ACTION DEFER RESOLUTION Jan 12 6 4 3 Feb 16 7 5 6 Mar 16 7 4 4 1 Apr 20 8 6 5 1 May 17 8 5 2 1 1 Jun 20 10 5 5 2 Totals 101 46 29 25 3 3 Note: Some totals may not match due to some items being removed from the Agenda at the last minute, or items that are partially approved and also continued. FAPLAN\SHPB \General\Arinual Reports • Committee hosted a Human Trafficking awareness event at Miami Beach Senior High School. • Committee hosted a transgender educational event at the Miami Beach Golf Course. • Reviewing and revising Human Rights Complaint form for the City of Miami Beach. • Human Trafficking Signage ordinance ACTIVITY: BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: Human Rights Committee CHAIRPERSON: Ken Swartz CITY LIAISON: Lana Hernandez NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD: As of January 2017 — 6 Meetings MIAMI BEACH FUTURE ACTIVITIES: • Continue planning next annual Human Trafficking awareness event at both Middle and High school for upcoming school year. • Continue revising and making recommendations for updated Human Rights Complaint form. • Continue to provide community outreach/education on Human Rights issues such as human trafficking, LGBT, immigrants (sanctuary cities), homeless, charities. MIAMI BEACH C:\Users\Clerdagc\Appdata\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.Outlook\8Z6WTKBT\Bi-Annual Report Jan 2017 - June 2017.Docx Page 1 BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT ACCOMPLISHMENTS: • Francinelee Hand becomes a new member • Transgender event was a success. • The Human Trafficking event at the High School was a success. Over 800 students attended and students spoke to officials after the presentation with their concerns regarding the matter. • Ken Swartz was elected Chairperson • Jesse Fleet becomes a new member • Erin Gaskin becomes a new member MIAMI BEACH C:\Users\Clerdagc\Appdata\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.Outlook\8Z6WTKBT\Bi-Annual Report Jan 2017 - June 2017.Docx Page 2 BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: LGBT ADVISORY COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON: ROBIN SCHWARTZ CITY LIAISON: MORGAN GOLDBERG NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD: 5 ACTIVITY: The committee helps to promote LGBT/Miami Beach news by sending information to the communications department to post on social media. The committee Chair stepped up during the World Out Games to assist in fundraising to pay for artists and hotel charges for Human Rights guests as well as arrange for a marketing person to do posts on WOG facebook page to communicate with athletes; and speak with media and guests to assure the city was doing everything possible and was not responsible for what had gone wrong. The committee works with George Neary from the GMCVB to receive updates on what they are doing to promote LGBT tourism in Miami Beach. The LGBT Visibility and Marketing subcommittee is working on getting Commission support to install an LGBTQ monument on Lincoln Road. The LGBT Committee proposed an LTC to include housing for LGBTQ seniors within the city's plan to develop affordable housing. The committee achieved adding the Q to LGBT for the committee's name so all in the community can identify with the work of the committee. C:\Users\Clerdagc\Appdata\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.Outlook\8Z6WTKBT\MB Bi Annual Report 2017.Docx Page 1 BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT MIAMI BEACH FUTURE ACTIVITIES: The committee will continue to participate in discussions regarding the rainbow crosswalk project on Ocean Drive and 12th Street. The committee plans to continue to work to develop ideas to promote LGBT tourism and to assure Miami Beach is at the forefront of progressive legislation protecting the LGBT community. The committee will be a resource for the Mayor and Commission regarding LGBT issues. The committee will be a voice of the LGBTQ within the city of Miami Beach. Follow up that the shelters are doing the LGBTQ training. C:\Users\Clerdagc\Appdata\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content. Outlook\8Z6WTKBT\MB Bi Annual Report 2017.Docx Page 2 BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT MIAMI BEACH ACCOMPLISHMENTS: The committee helps to promote LGBT/Miami Beach news by sending information to the communications department to post on social media. The committee Chair stepped up during the World Out Games to assist in fundraising to pay for artists and hotel charges for Human Rights guests as well as arrange for a marketing person to do posts on WOG facebook page to communicate with athletes; and speak with media, LGBTQ community and guests to assure the city was doing everything possible and was not responsible for what had gone wrong. The Chair also kept Commissioner Aleman updated on what was happening from the community side. The committee achieved adding the Q to LGBT for the committee's name so all in the community C:\Users\Clerdagc\Appdata\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.Outlook\8Z6WTKBT\MB Bi Annual Report 2017.Docx Page 3 BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT can identify with the work of the committee. The committee achieved its goal of having LGBTQ sensitivity training in the contracts for shelters with whom the City of Miami Beach is currently working. The committee Chair participated on behalf of the City in the Transgender presentation with the Human Rights Committee. C:\Users\Clerdagc\Appdata\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content. Outlook\8Z6WTKBT\MB Bi Annual Report 2017.Docx Page 4 BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT FORM - PAGE 1 OF 3 BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: Marine & Waterfront Protection Authority CHAIRPERSON: Captain Dan Kipnis CITY LIAISON: NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD SINCE January 2017: 6 ACTIVITY: 1/10/17 Beach locker rental program review 1/10/17 Storm drain runoff presentation 1/10/17 Discussion of Beach Concessionaire rules and enforcement 1/10/17, 2/14/17, 3/14/17, 4/4/17, 5/9/17, & 6/13/17 Discussion by Police about beach crime 1/10/17 Discussion to increase insurance requirement to 3 million for all businesses 2/14/17 Election of Chair and Vice Chair — Captain Kipnis, Chair & Robert Schwartz 2/14/17 Discussion of street elevation project by Bruce Mowery, City Engineer 2/14/17 Discussion of Concession water based businesses & use of Purdy boat ramp 3/14/17 & 4/4/17 & 5/9/17 & 6/13/17 Discussion of venders on the boardwalk on the weekend and bicycles on the boardwalk 3/14/17 Discussion of 2 million insurance for boat and jet ski rentals 3/14/17 Discussion of kite surfing safety 3/14/17 & 4/4/17 Discussion of Police activities including more data. 4/4/17 Discussion of Concessionaires forbidden use at Purdy Boat Ramp. To go before Commission but approved by Neighborhoods committee. 4/4/17 Presentation by Jose Velez on Kayak Launching Dock at 75th st. 4/4/17 Christian de la Iglesia presented Indian Creek Waterway Traffic Plan. Ms. Well to follow up. 4/4/17 Discussion about storm water being pumped into Lake Surprise with Bruce Mowery & Margarita Wells. 4/4/17 Dade Blvd boat dock signage installed by Sea Tow via Police Dept. 4/4/17 Discussion of short term rentals from boats. 4/4/17 Discussion of boats with advertisement signs in the bay and ocean. 5/9/17 & 6/13/17 Discussion and presentation by Captain Kipnis about dying sea grass in Biscayne Bay. 6/13/17 Discussion about enforcement of no commercial use at the Barry Kutun Boat Ramp (Purdy ramp) with Police, Park Rangers, and Code Compliance. 6/13/17 Discussion on active environmental projects by Margareta Wells 6/13/17 Discussion by Police De La Espriella about Memorial Day Weekend re-cap FUTURE ACTIVITIES 5/9/17 Bruce Mowery to submit projects that he wants the Board to promote and support. 5/9/17 Ask Board Member Caitlin Pomerance to organize volunteers to clean beach front after events Establish enforcement criteria for prohibited vendors at the Purdy boat ramp Oversee to completion the construction of un-motorized launch and water taxi Facility at Maurice Gibb Park Review Miami Beach in water boat show plans for approval Review applications for marine related business applying for operational licenses ACCOMPLISHMENTS: 1/10/17 Approved: Luxury Water Shuttle LLC to operate a show room out of the Miami Beach Marina (8-0) 1/10/17 Approved: Aqua MV, INC to operate shuttle service to Fisher Island out of the Miami Beach Marina (8-0) 1/10/17 Motion: Go forward with revised drawings for Design & Building of a motorized vessel/water taxi dock at Purdy Park. LTC# 026-2017 1/10/17 Approved (pending documents): Dr. No 2 LLC to operate from Fontainebleau Marina (6-2) 2/14/17 Approved: Worldwide Water Sports Miami LLC to operate tour and wakeboard company in Biscayne Bay out of the Miami Beach Marina (1 opposed) 03/14/17 Approved American Water Sports to operate out of the Miami Beach Marina (unanimous approval) 3/14/17 Approval to submit letter to commission to remove obsolete Ordinances, 66-7 & 66-153 4/4/17 LTC to remove obsolete Ordinance approved to move forward. 4/4/17 Motion: Go forward with Indian Creek Waterway Traffic plan & signage. Ms. Wells to follow up with signage approvals from DOT & Coast Guard. 4/4/17 Approved to submit letter to commission to add boat language to the current short term rental laws. Will review in May before submitting to Commission. 5/9/17 Approved motion to ask the City to explore option for storm water discharge instead of the current plan to empty into Surprise lake. 5/9/17 Approved motion to ask the City to test the water for pesticide, heavy metals, chemicals, and fecal on the Bay side and to post those measurements online. 6/13/17 Approved motion to ask the City to bring the Biscayne Bay Management Committee to be renamed the Biscayne Bay Restoration Initiative. BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: Mayor's Ad Hoc Blue Ribbon Steering Committee on the Convention Center Hotel CHAIRPERSON: Comm. Ricky Arriola CITY LIAISON: Vania Pedraja-Castro NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD: 4 ACTIVITY: The Committee has continued to work to explore direction and solicit public input on the Convention Center Hotel. The Committee worked with the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau to outsource an independent analyst to perform a Hotel Needs Assessment study that provided valuable market studies and information which is included in the final recommendations. For the last several meetings, the Committee has been working to refine their recommendations and create a cohesive report that reflects the findings from all key stakeholders, the community at large, consultants, and resources. The Committee has also continued to take input from any member of the public wishing to speak on any item related to a convention center hotel. MIAMI BEACH C:\Users\Clerdagc\Appdata\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.Outlook\8Z6WTKBT\CC Hotel Committee Bi-Annual Report - 2nd Half 2016 ES.Docx Page 1 BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT FUTURE ACTIVITIES: The Committee anticipates working with the local community to provide factual information on the Convention Center Hotel. MIAMI BEACH ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Several months of dedicated work by this Committee have culminated in a final report which includes the Committee's recommendations that are to be presented to the City Commission. C:\Users\Clerdagc\Appdata\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content. Outlook\8Z6WTKBT\CC Hotel Committee Bi-Annual Report - 2nd Half 2016 ES.Docx Page 2 BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: Mayor's Blue Ribbon Panel on Sea Level Rise CHAIRPERSON: Scott Robins CITY LIAISON: NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD: Six (6) meetings in total (January 2017 - June 2017) ACTIVITY: Monitoring the progress of the City's stormwater management program and comprehensive flood management plan. Study and recommend options for historic preservation in the face of climate change. Evaluate and recommend recommendations related to current floor to area ratio (FAR) in light of the need for climate adaptation and the resiliency of the City of Miami Beach. Evaluate and recommend green infrastructure design and to provide resident/business subject matter expertise and input into the development of the citywide Resiliency Strategy. See attached minutes. F:\WORM$ALL\(1) EMPLOYEE FOLDERS\ESPE JULES\2016 Mayor Blue Ribbon Panel Committee\Bi-Annual Reports12017\Bi-Annual Report 2017.Docx Page 1 BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT Mb. MIAMI BEACH FUTURE ACTIVITIES: See attached minutes. Nam FAWORK\SALL\(1) EMPLOYEE FOLDERS\ESPE JULES12016 Mayor Blue Ribbon Panel Committee\Bi-Annual Reports12017\Bi-Annual Report 2017.Docx Page 2 BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT MIAMIBEACH ACCOMPLISHMENTS: See attached minutes. F:\WORK\$ALL\(1) EMPLOYEE FOLDERS\ESPE JULES\2016 Mayor Blue Ribbon Panel Committee\Bi-Annual Reports\2017\Bi-Annual Report 2017.Docx Page 3 BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT MIAMIBEACH FAVVORM$ALL1(1) EMPLOYEE FOLDERS\ESPE JULES\2016 Mayor Blue Ribbon Panel Committee\Bi-Annual Reports\2017\13i-Annual Report 2017.1Docx Page 4 el MIAMI 11 MC Mayor's Blue Ribbon Panel on Sea Level Rise MEETING MINUTES - Draft January 17, 2017 - 11:00 a.m. A meeting of the Mayor's Blue Ribbon Panel on Sea Level Rise was held Tuesday, January 17, 2017, 11:00 a.m. in the City Manager's Large Conference Room, 4Ih floor, Miami Beach City Hall. Panel Members Present: Scott Robins, Chair, Michael De Filippi, Wyn Bradley The meeting was called to order by Scott Robins, Chair. It was m/s/p to accept the minutes as submitted from the meeting held December 13, 2016. Project Review — CIP and Public Works Department — Dr. Bruce Mowry, City Engineer, displayed core samples explaining the situation of the geology underlying Miami Beach. He then spoke of the status of the Convention Center pump station about how it's tied to 19th street and the Holocaust Memorial and also tied to the 72" pump station along Washington Avenue continuing on Sunset Harbour along to Dade Blvd. In addition to, he discuss about construction work beginning to build concrete walls and paving with additional drainage on an elevated street (West Avenue & Dade Blvd); the work will end by March. Mr. Mowry later spoke about the street lights and pedestrian crosswalks and the upgrading of the pump station at South Pointe, and to finish the upgrade along 34th Street and Chase Avenue. Following his statements he then informed the panel of Indian Creek Drive beginning road blocks with TECO gas and the building of the seawall on Cherokee Avenue starts today (1/17/17).Mr. Mowry concluded with pump stations on board to start building starting with three pump station on La Gorce, one at Mt. Sinai, 11th street and Flamingo Park, Alton Road to Washington Avenue, Lincoln Road, and West Avenue. David Martinez, Director, CIP, distributed and reviewed an update of projects on Lower North Bay Road, Sunset Islands 3 & 4, Palm & Hibiscus Islands, Venetian Islands and Central Bayshore South to give an update to the panel of end construction dates. Mr. Martinez also spoke about the storm water system construction and will be working with students from Harvard, FIU, and University of Miami. Work Plan Update Susy Torriente, Assistant City Manager, distributed an updated Draft Work Plan. She invited the panel to a Resiliency Community Event on January 25th and also informed the panel that the Resiliency communication Plan is completed and will go to Commission on February 8th. Marcia Tobin then concluded and spoke about Vulnerability Assessment and about the four assets. Land Development Regulation Draft Amendments (Commercial Properties) — Thomas Mooney, Planning Department — Mr. Mooney presented four items regarding RM1 and RM2 Districts. He started off with a motion of an ordinance amendment pertaining to Commercial Building Heights and Allowable Height Exceptions to the Land Use and Development Committee and the Planning Board; Wyn Bradley passes and Michael De Filippi second. Second is a motion of an ordinance an ordinance amendment pertaining to Non--Conforming Buildings to the Land Use and Development Committee and the Planning Board; Wyn Bradley passes and Michael De Filippi second. Third, is a motion of an an ordinance amendment pertaining to Sustainable Roof Materials to the Land Use and Development Committee and the Planning Board; Michael De Filippi passes and Wyn Bradley second. Fourth, is a motion of an ordinance amendment pertaining to: a. RM-1 AND RM-2 DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS; AND b. RM-1 AND RM-2 REQUIREMENTS. To the Land Use and Development Committee and the Planning Board. (This motion has 2 separate Ordinances). Commissioner John Elizabeth Rieman agreed to sponsor all 3 referrals. The Meeting was adjourned at 1:32 p.m. The next meeting date was is to be set at the City Manager's Large Conference Room, 4th floor, Miami Beach City Hall. We are committed to providing excellent public .servire and safety to all who live, work, and play in our vibrant, tropical, historic community. efl MIAMI BEACF. Mayor's Blue Ribbon Panel on Sea Level Rise MEETING MINUTES - Draft February 7, 2017 - 11:00 a.m. A meeting of the Mayor's Blue Ribbon Panel on Sea Level Rise was held Tuesday, February 7, 2017, 11:00 a.m. in the City Manager's Large Conference Room, 4th floor, Miami Beach City Hall. Panel Members Present: Scott Robins, Chair, Michael De Filippi, Wyn Bradley The meeting was called to order by Scott Robins, Chair. It was m/s/p to accept the minutes as submitted from the meeting held January 17, 2017. Project Review — CIP and Public Works Department — Mr. Scott Robins, Chair, started with his concern about a foul sewer smell where Mr. Eric Carpenter, Public Works Director/ACM, elaborated on perhaps there's an inner connect underground of hydrogen sulfa. He then advised that they will be looking into the lines and gaps to solve the issue while Mr. Roy Coley, also advised that he too will look into a venting mechanism, if perhaps the foul smell is not controlled. Dr. Bruce Mowry, City Engineer, mentioned a list of updated on pump stations and projects throughout the City. He began with, with the conclusion of the pump station at the convention center giving an estimate finish by March/April, the Holocaust Memorial on 19th Street pump station to finish in Oct. hopefully before Art Basel, and also the pump station at Sunset Harbour where FPL have not put power yet. Dr. Mowry concluded with updated the panel of the raising of Dade Blvd., biding for the La Gorce Project, the West Avenue project (which is now in Procurement), the Mid North Bay (Mt. Sinai Project), the Indian Creek project, and the building of a pump station on 32nd Street. David Martinez, Director, CIP, gave an update of projects on Lower North Bay Road, Sunset Islands 3 & 4, Palm & Hibiscus Islands, Venetian Islands and Central Bayshore South to give the panel of end construction dates. It was also mention in the panel that the Mayor and Council wants an updated list of work schedules and cost for various projects. Michael De Filippi than requested a DRB. Work Plan Update — Susy Torriente, Assistant City Manager, distributed an updated Draft Work Plan; Mr. Thomas Mooney, Director of Planning Department took over to explain draft work plan. Suzy then spoke about the historic preservation dialogue with the University of Miami with a price given $400,000 to $500,000, where it's been determine that the price is too high. Suzy wants to potentially go through the City's Procurement process to hire someone to work with them; the scope will indicate on Sea Level Rise, GIS, and historic neighborhoods. It was mentioned that FEMA was at the City conducting interviews with City workers, Elizabeth Wheaton, Bruce Mowry, etc. Land Development Regulation Draft Amendments (Commercial Properties) — Thomas Mooney, Planning Department — Mr. Mooney spoke about the four items regarding RM1 and RM2 Districts and ordinance that will be presented to commissions. The Meeting was adjourned at 1:00 p.m. The next meeting date was is to be set at the City Manager's Large Conference Room, 4th floor, Miami Beach City Hall. We are committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live, work, and play in tropical, historic community to MIAMI RFACF Mayor's Blue Ribbon Panel on Sea Level Rise MEETING MINUTES - Draft March 7, 2017 - 1:00 p.m. A meeting of the Mayor's Blue Ribbon Panel on Sea Level Rise was held Tuesday, March 7, 2017, 1:00 p.m. in the City Manager's Large Conference Room, 41h floor, Miami Beach City Hall. Panel Members Present: Scott Robins, Chair, Michael De Filippi, Wyn Bradley The meeting was called to order by Scott Robins, Chair. It was m/s/p to accept the minutes as submitted from the meeting held February 7, 2017. Project Review — CIP and Public Works Department —Mr. Eric Carpenter, Public Works Director/ACM, and Dr. Bruce Mowry, City Engineer, began by presenting maps of Citywide project where it was discussed to only view to the public work/construction areas. Mr. Carpenter then discussed on the stormwater payment in lieu of program. Camille Tharpe, from Government Services Group Inc., elaborated on stormwater management fees where she distributed a packet explaining what is the issue, the background, type of fees (impact fees and capital recovery charges), fee component, fee calculation, future plans for this program, and meeting all of the legal requirements. Dr. Mowry mentioned a list of updated on pump stations and projects throughout the City with construction updates. David Martinez, Director, CIP, gave an update of projects on Lower North Bay Road, Sunset Islands 3 & 4, Palm & Hibiscus Islands, Venetian Islands and Central Bayshore South to give the panel of end construction dates. Work Plan Update — Amy Knowles, Deputy Resiliency Officer, reviewed a LTC update on sea level rise outreach and projects dated February 27, 2017 and spoke about an insurance industry meeting to learn about City plans on the projects. It was also mentioned that both the Resiliency Committee Plan and Active Design Guidelines were approve by commission. In addition, a request for a proposal for the inventory Guidelines has been develop and the Procurement department will bring to the next commission meeting on April 26. Susy Torriente, Assistant City Manager, than distributed an updated Draft Work Plan to explain the work plans. Land Development Regulation Draft Amendments (Commercial Properties) — Thomas Mooney, Planning Department — Mr. Mooney spoke about the Non-Conforming buildings code amendment where there are remaining three codes to be discussed in the Land Use Committee. He then spoke about the parking requirements revisions that has three request for smaller slots that will also go before the Land Use Committee (tomorrow). Mr. Mooney concluded with regional zones being created where off-street facilities exist and in close proximity to transit and is currently studying parking requirements of other cities to determine best practices. Mr. Daniel Ciraldo wanted to do a presentation on historic buildings next meeting. The Meeting was adjourned at 3:00 p.m. The next meeting date was is to be set at the City Manager's Large Conference Room, 4th floor, Miami Beach City Hall. We Ore committed to providing excellent public service and safety io oil who live, work, and play in Our vibrant tropical. historic community. el MIAMI BEACH Mayor's Blue Ribbon Panel on Sea Level Rise MEETING MINUTES - Draft April 18, 2017 - 1:00 p.m. A meeting of the Mayor's Blue Ribbon Panel on Sea Level Rise was held Tuesday, April 18, 2017, 1:00 p.m. in the City Manager's Large Conference Room, 4th floor, Miami Beach City Hall. Panel Members Present: Scott Robins, Chair, Wyn Bradley The meeting was called to order by Scott Robins, Chair. It was m/s/p to accept the minutes as submitted from the meeting held March 7, 2017. Project Review— Public Works Department and CIP — Dr. Bruce Mowry, City Engineer, began by updated the panel on the pump station that's at the Convention Center on Washington Avenue is going to start to function in about month but there is a power issue and may run a generator for the time being. He also stated that Sunset Harbour is completed and Rodney Knowles is working on the landscaping on Dade Blvd. Dr. Mowry mentioned a list of updated on pump stations and projects throughout the City with construction updates. On behalf of David Martinez, CIP Director, Eric Carpenter, Public Work Director/ACM gave an update of projects on Sunset Islands 3 & 4, Palm & Hibiscus Islands, Central Bayshore South, Venetian Islands, West Avenue, and Stormwater Pump Station at 19th Street to give the panel of end construction dates. The panel later discussed on how they can reach out to the community about the elevation of the roads. Susy Torriente, Assistant City Manager mentioned an open house strategy that was held and how to host neighborhood workshops and invite the media. Elizabeth Wheaton, Mayor & Commission, Chief of Staff is working on workshop presentations on road elevation throughout the City. In closing, Daniel Ciraldo discussed on a presentation about historic buildings. Work Plan Update — Susy Torriente, Assistant City Manager, distributed an updated Draft Work Plan where she discussed the various work plans. She also listed a serious of events in the upcoming months; a meeting with all of the Mayors in Miami-Dade County, the Regional Climate Action Plan event on April 27 and the Second Annual Sea Level Rise Solutions Conference that is on May 5. Land Development Regulation Draft Amendments (Commercial Properties) — Thomas Mooney, Planning Department Mr. Mooney spoke about the parking items that is being continued to the planning board in May. Margrarita Wells, Environment Sustainability Director, spoke of the building fee schedule that is being asked to be revised. Wyn Bradly, UM School of Architecture, discussed the Capstone Project and the University of Miami students chose North Beach to be the project and are looking to pick five site to do case studies. She also mentioned how there will be 30 students per week, researching one City owned sites and how they are looking into funding (developer partners). Betsy (Elizabeth Wheaton) piggybacked and gave more updates on this project as well. The Meeting was adjourned at 2:40 p.m. The next meeting date is to be set at the City Manager's Large Conference Room, 4th floor, Miami Beach City Hall. We are committed lo provichng excellent pub!ic service and solely In oil who live, work, and ploy in our vilynnt Iropiml, hrsloric corninundy MIAMIBFACH Mayor's Blue Ribbon Panel on Sea Level Rise MEETING MINUTES - Draft May 16, 2017 - 11:00 a.m. A meeting of the Mayor's Blue Ribbon Panel on Sea Level Rise was held Tuesday, May 16, 2017, 11:00 a.m. in the City Manager's Large Conference Room, 41h floor, Miami Beach City Hall. Panel Members Present: Wyn Bradley and Michael De Filippi The meeting was called to order by Wyn Bradley. It was m/s/p to accept the minutes as submitted from the meeting held April 18, 2017. Project Review — Public Works Department and CIP — Dr. Bruce Mowry, City Engineer, began by displaying a map to discuss areas around the City involving elevations on existing seawalls both public and private. He also updated the panel on the pump station that's at the Convention Center which is in process of completion but there is one issue with FPL to generate permanent power to the pump station. Dr. Mowry than touched basis on the process of the street being raised/elevated on Alton Road and 111h Street and also the completion of the pipeline that's on 17th Street and Washington Avenue where the pipeline is connected. He also, mentioned Indian Creek Drive, moving of the pipeline above 26th Street and is installing a new one (joint project with FDOT) and finalizing South of 5th Neighborhood Association Project. In conclusion, Dr. Mowry mentioned a list of updated on pump stations and projects throughout the City with construction updates. Francisco D'Elia, GIS Analysts, was granted a scholarship with Global Impact Challenge at Singularity University for nine weeks at the NASA Research Center in California. David Martinez, CIP Director, gave an update of projects on Sunset Islands 3 & 4, Palm & Hibiscus Islands, Central Bayshore South, Venetian Islands, West Avenue, and Stormwater Pump Station at 19th Street to give the panel of end construction dates. Eric Carpenter, Public Works Director/ACM, mentioned about the elevation calculator wert live last week on the City's website. Open House — Amy Knowles, Deputy Resiliency Officer, discussed the dates for the open house for the month of June on Sea Level Science, Understanding Elevations, Engineers at Work, and The Mysteries on Flood Insurance. Mr. Michael De Filippi requested a LTC on Sustainability referral on solar creating fountains on Sunset Harbour and 20th Street. Work Plan Update — Amy Knowles, Deputy Resiliency Officer, distributed an updated Draft Work Plan where Margarita Wells, Environment Sustainability Director, and Elizabeth Wheaton, Chief of Staff discussed and gave updates on the various work plans. Land Development Regulation Draft Amendments (Commercial Properties) — Thomas Mooney, Planning Department gave status updates on four ordinances where Mr. Rogelio Madan, Chief of Community Planning and Sustainability, briefly went through the ordinances on reducing parking requirements. A motion of referral on draft parking to recommend on the June 7th commission meeting was approved by Mr. Michael De Filippi as Commissioner Malakoff as the sponsor. The Meeting was adjourned at 1:00 p.m. The next meeting date was set for Tuesday, June 20, 2017 in the City Manager's Large Conference Room, 4th floor, Miami Beach City Hall. We are committed la picividing excellent public service and solely ko all who live, wnik and ploy in ow vitwant. layncoi, historic corrunonity Mayor's Blue Ribbon Panel on Sea Level Rise MEETING MINUTES - Draft June 20, 2017- 11:00 a.m. A meeting of the Mayor's Blue Ribbon Panel on Sea Level Rise was held Tuesday, June 20, 2017, 11:00 a.m. in the City Manager's Large Conference Room, 41h floor, Miami Beach City Hall. Panel Members Present: Wyn Bradley and Michael De Filippi The meeting was called to order by Wyn Bradley. It was m/s/p to accept the minutes as submitted from the meeting held May 16, 2017. Project Review — Public Works Department and CIP — Eric Carpenter, Public Works Director/ACM, began going over project reports starting off with Washington pump station at the Convention Center on Collins Avenue still have FPL issues. It was stated that if not resolve in time, a stand by generator will be provided. He continued with reports on the 19th Street pump station starting construction around January 2018, the West avenue Bridge project on Dade Blvd. and Venetian is supposed to be done by August, and Sunset Harbour is in process of completion and the landscaping portion is completed. He finished by stating the Indian Creek walls between 25th and 25th Street are completed and there will be installation of new trees in the area this week. There was a motion by Wyn Bradley to skip the biding process to move forward on completing an emergency basis for Indian Creek 26th to 41St Street on its existing contract; it was recommended by the panel and Mr. Michael De Filippi approve it. It was also recommended that the Flamingo project (Washington Avenue to Alton Road and 11th Street to Jefferson Avenue and Euclid Avenue) biding process. Luis Soto, Assistant City Engineer, also mentioned a list of updated on pump stations and projects throughout the City with construction updates. David Martinez, CIP Director, gave an update of projects on Sunset Islands 3 & 4, Palm & Hibiscus Islands, Central Bayshore South, Venetian Islands, West Avenue, and Stormwater Pump Station at 19th Street to give the panel of end construction dates. Mr. Carlos Tamayo, Civil Engineer I, gave an update on the Ground Water Program to discuss with the panel, where Michael made a comment about the strange/foul smell on 5th and 6th Street along Alton Road. Land Development Regulation Draft Amendments (Commercial Properties) — Thomas Mooney, Planning Department referred an ordinance by the panel to go to the Planning Board in July. Work Plan Update — Amy Knowles, Deputy Resiliency Officer, presented a power point presentation on updates with 100 resilience cities while the panel participated in a questionnaire/survey on different subjects on improving the City. Open Discussion — A resident by the name of Henri attended the meeting and had some questions about her community in Lakeview on the rising of the streets; there was an open discussion on the topic. The Meeting was adjourned at 1:04 p.m. The next meeting date is to be set at the City Manager's Large Conference Room, 4th floor, Miami Beach City Hall. We ore cornmitteri to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live, work, and ploy in our vu front, tropical, historic ecxnrnurty. BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: Mayor's North Beach Masterplan Steering Committee CHAIRPERSON: Margueritte Ramos CITY LIAISON: Vania Pedraja Castro NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD: 6 ACTIVITY: The Mayor's North Beach Masterplan Steering Committee has continued to meet in order to ensure the implementation of projects outlined in the North Beach Master Plan. Over the past six meetings, the Committee has made several motions, providing direction to Administration and the City Commission on items they would like to see implemented in North Beach. The Committee recently agreed upon their immediate and mid-term priorities. The Committee continues to monitor change and progress in the North Beach community. CAUsers\Clerdagc\Appdata\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.Outlook\8Z6WTKBT\Nobe Committee Bi-Annual Report.Docx Page 1 BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT MIAMI BEACH FUTURE ACTIVITIES: The Committee will meet two or three more times over the summer to continue the open dialogue and conversation over the implementation of key priorities in North Beach. The Committee's anticipated sunset date is in November unless renewed by the incoming mayor. C:\Users\Clerdagc\Appdata\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content. Outlook\8Z6WTKBT\Nobe Committee Bi-Annual Report.Docx Page 2 BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT MIAMI BEACH ACCOMPLISHMENTS: The Committee outlined their immediate and mid-term priorities. The Committee was instrumental in implementing historic districts in North Beach. The Committee has provided valuable feedback and recommendations for the 72nd Street Parking lot which being examined by the firm Denman. The Committee has supported temporary use of the 8100 block on the West Lots for North Beach Yard. Through the dedication and direction of the Committee provided during the Masterplan, the Plan NoBe project received an award from the Congress for the New Urbanism. CAUsers\Clerdagc\Appdata\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content. Outlook\8Z6WTKBT\Nobe Committee Bi-Annual Report.Docx Page 3 The Committee met as follows: January 3, 2017 Board Meeting, February 7, 2017 Board Meeting, March 7, 2017 Women Worth Knowing, April 4, 2017 Board Meeting, May 2, 2017 Board Meeting, June 6, 2017 Board Meeting TOTAL MEETINGS: 6 BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT FORM — Jan-Jun 2016 BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: Miami Beach Commission for Women CHAIRPERSON: Jill Shockett CITY LIAISON: Bonnie Stewart MEETINGS HELD SINCE JANUARY 2017: FUTURE ACTIVITIES: October 2017 — Domestic Violence Awareness Event November 2017 — Health Forum December 2017 — Collection for the Share Program for Miami Beach Senior High School and Children's Cancer Caring Center Extravaganza. ACCOMPLISHMENTS: On March 7, 2017 the Committee hosted its annual "Women Worth Knowing" Event honoring women in the education field. The event took place at the Miami Beach Golf Club. The Honorees were Jill Adler (3rd Grade Teacher North Beach Elementary), Rachel Unger (5th Grade Teacher North Beach Elementary), Carole Lorenceau (Special Ed Teacher Miami Beach Senior High), Dr. Gwendolyn Foote (Science Teacher Nautilus Middle School) The honorees received plaques. It was very successful and very well attended by residents, community leaders, as well as elected officials and staff from the City of Miami Beach. Special guests included Miami Dade County State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle, Dr. Martin Karp and Laura Morilla, Executive Director Office of the Chair of the Miami-Dade County Commission for Women. On March 16, 2017 the It's Never O.K. (Recognizing, Preventing, and Stopping Teen Dating Violence) Panel Discussion was brought to the community by the Miami Beach Senior High PTSA, in coordination with, the Miami Beach Commission for Women. The speakers were Miami Dade County Assistant State Attorney Christina DiRaimondo, Dr. Ronda Fuchs, and Detective Alberto "Bert" Gutierrez from the City of Miami Beach Police Department. BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: Normandy Shores Gov. Neighborhood Improvement CHAIRPERSON: N/A CITY LIAISON: Cintya G. Ramos NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD: 2 ACTIVITY: **There were no meetings held January, February, April, nor May 2017 03/20/17 Meeting Agenda: • Status of New Projects • Preliminary Budget Projections o FY16/17 Budget Update o FY17/18 Budget Request 06/8/2017 Meeting Agenda: • FY18 Preliminary Taxable Values— OBPI • Finalize FY18 Proposed Budget FUTURE ACTIVITIES: • Review and discuss proposed FY19 operating budget and millage rate. • Property Management Division to provide a status update and projected costs for the pending items. • Millage Rate could change once the July 1, 2017 Final property values are received and updated based on internal service allocation adjustments. • Next scheduled meeting on July 6, 2017 at 8:30am. MIAMI BEACH F:\OBPI\$BUD\NORMANDY SHORES LOCAL GOV-BOARD\Biannual Reports\17-Biannual Reports\17- NORMANDY SHORES BI-ANNUAL REPORT JAN-JULY.Docx Page 1 BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT ACCOMPLISHMENTS: n Mr. Adrian Morales, Director of Property Management Division, gave an overall update on the guard house daily process, the audit on the main gate as well as the camera project. n Cintya G. Ramos, OBPI Director, updated the board on how the budget process works. The following was reviewed and discussed: • Restitution Details • Contract Services • AAA Repairs • FY16/17 Preliminary Values n Tameka Otto Stewart, Budget Officer reviewed and discussed the following pending items from the prior meeting with the Board: • Share cost of Police Rover with Normandy Shore Golf Course • Additional cameras and DVR's • License Plate Reader • Additional lighting on Fairway Drive • Water fountain in the Park • Bollard's at dead end street that leads into canal • Tameka Otto Stewart, Budget Officer, informed the Board of the Preliminary Taxable Value on June 1st, which is 11.8%. The following was reviewed and discussed: • Police and Security Guards incident report discrepancies • FY17 remaining budget balance • Citywide lighting Budget plan • Canopy for guardhouse to be taken from FY17 budget • Defibrillator to be added to FY18 budget • Audit report process for guardhouse • Speed Pillar on the roads-Association to pursue this MI F:\OBPI\$BUD\NORMANDY SHORES LOCAL GOV-BOARD\Biannual Reports\17-Biannual Reports\17- NORMANDY SHORES BI-ANNUAL REPORT JAN-JULY.Docx Page 2 BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: Parks and Recreational Facilities Advisory Board CHAIRPERSON: Carolina Jones CITY LIAISON: Cynthia Casanova NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD: 6 (January 12, 2017, February 1, 2017, March 1, 2017, April 5, 2017, May 3, 2017 and June 1, 2017) ACTIVITY: The Parks and Recreational Facilities Board addressed several different issues and areas of concern during the past six months: • Discussion on 20th and Alton Pocket Park • Potential Renaming of North Shore Open Space Park • Belle Isle Park Playground Design • Muscle Beach Project Proposal • Competition Swimming Pool / Build a Pool Workshop • Sabrina Cohen Foundation • Future Community Park / Former Par 3 • Parks & Recreation Capital Projects • Creation of Pocket Parks on Vacant Lands • Site Plan for North Shore Open Space Park • Art in Public Parks • Updates on the Skate Park (Contribution for Haulover Park) F:\RCPA\P&R Admin\Vianca\Parks And Recreation Advisory Board\Reports\BC Bi-Annual Report Jan-June 2017.Docx Page 1 BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT MIAMI LEACH FUTURE ACTIVITIES: The Parks and Recreational Facilities Advisory Board will continue to discuss the following topics: • Any Referrals from City Commission or Commission Committees • Future Community Park / Former Par 3 • Pocket Parks on Vacant Lands • Adaptive Recreation Center • Aquatic Center • Parks & Recreation Capital Projects The Board will also be involved in providing their input in future park plans as well as setting expectations and areas of interests to focus on in the future. F:\RCPA\P&R Admin\Vianca\Parks And Recreation Advisory Board\Reports\BC Bi-Annual Report Jan-June 2017.Docx Page 2 BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT MIAMI BEACH ACCOMPLISHMENTS: The following list are motions that the Parks and Recreational Facilities Advisory Board made in the past 6 months based on their activity: • The Parks and Recreational Facilities Advisory Board has reviewed the 30% Design Development Plan for the Future Community Park (Former Par 3). The design of the finger lake and the placement in the center of the park reduces the functional use of the park and accordingly the Board feels it is not in the best interest of the City. The Parks and Recreational Facilities Advisory Board therefore recommend the reduction of the lake to approximately one acre in a free form and placement in an area that maximizes flat green space. • The Parks and Recreational Facilities Advisory Board recommends that the 20th and Alton Road Pocket Park should include a unique art installation that serves as an interactive playground for children. • The Parks and Recreational Facilities Advisory Board recommends for North Shore Open Space Park to be renamed "North Beach Oceanside Park." The board feels since the City of Miami Beach has a "South Beach" and the City is working toward creating an identity for "North Beach," having the park name include "North Beach" will assist and be consistent. • The Parks and Recreational Facilities Advisory Board recommend that staff explore the cost and feasibility of having mosquito repellent dispensers at parks and other facilities throughout Miami Beach. • The Parks and Recreational Facilities Advisory Board is delighted that the City Commission has allocated $200,000 toward the renovation of Muscle Beach within Lummus Park. The Board has looked at the design presented and recommends that we see other designs which also have an artistic and functional flare and perhaps include additional fitness equipment beyond what we see in this proposal. • The Parks and Recreational Facilities Advisory Board recommend the City engages USA Swimming to provide the free enterprise plan that they have offered at the Build a Pool Workshop. • The Parks and Recreational Facilities Advisory Board are in favor of incorporating a skate park into 72nd lot and urges Commission to move forward with a Parking Strategy. • The Parks and Recreational Facilities Advisory Board also support the funding for Capital Projects that are underfunded such as Maurice Gibb Park Redevelopment and the Future Community Park (Former Par 3). In regards to the funding of the Future Community Park (Former Par 3), the board believes it would be more cost and time effective if the project is funded and constructed in phases, beginning with the soil remediation and tennis courts. • The Parks and Recreational Facilities Advisory Board motions to urge the City Commission to include a rooftop seating area in the scope of the North Shore Park ProShop/Office Area Expansion Project. F:\RCPA\P&R Admin\Vianca\Parks And Recreation Advisory Board\Reports\BC Bi-Annual Report Jan-June 2017.Docx Page 3 BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT • The Parks and Recreational Facilities Advisory Board motions to approve the North Shore Open Space Park plan as presented and to continue to work on a barrier fence design along Collins Avenue that is lower than the fence that currently exists with a wavy artistic design at the top and a low maintenance hedge or shrubbery along the bottom to soften the look and that this motion be shared with the Design Review Board. • The Parks and Recreational Facilities Advisory Board motions for the City to allocate a piece of land that would be leased by the Sabrina Cohen Foundation to construct a building of approximately 10,000 square feet with two levels to build and operate an adaptive recreation center on 53rd Street and Collins Avenue. • The Parks and Recreational Facilities Advisory Board motions the following regarding the former Par 3/Future Community Park: In the best interest of the City, the Board feels that it would be appropriate and beneficial after having seen the latest design presentation, to request a completely different point of view from another independent Landscaping and Recreation consulting firm to be able to analyze other alternatives to what was presented, taking a fresh new look at this park. • The Parks and Recreational Facilities Advisory Board motions for City staff to review if the lake component is actually a requirement for the former Par 3/Future Community Park or if it can be designed without such a significant lake. • The Parks and Recreational Facilities Advisory Board motions for the consultant's (Savino Miller) to look at the North field space (the smallest open space parcel near the lake on 28th) and present options to move it away from the lake and make it larger. • The Parks and Recreational Facilities Advisory Board motions to take the concept presented at the June 1st board meeting to the DRB as long as it includes the changes recommended to move the north field away from the lake shore and increase its size. • The Parks and Recreational Facilities Advisory Board motions to change the mulch surface at the new playground at Allison Park to a pour-in-place safety surface. MIAMIBEACH F:\RCPA\P&R Admin\Vianca\Parks And Recreation Advisory Board\Reports\BC Bi-Annual Report Jan-June 2017.Docx Page 4 • Approval of proposed 2017 Personnel Board meeting dates. • Approval of amended job descriptions • Created an Eval Task Force • Continued keeping a running list of items to be considered for amending the Personnel Rules. ACTIVITY: BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: Personnel Board CHAIRPERSON: Lori Gold CITY LIAISON: Michael Smith Human Resources Director NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD: Jan 2017 to July 2017 we have held 7 meetings MIAMIBEACH FUTURE ACTIVITIES: • Continue monitoring performance evaluation reports. • Hear appeals and interpret Personnel Rules. • Approve new and amended job descriptions, as needed. • Host Special City Awards Ceremony. MIAMIBEACH ACCOMPLISHMENTS: C:\Users\Clerdagc\Appdata\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content. Outlook\8Z6WTKBT\BC Bi- Annual Report 7-5-17.Docx Page 1 BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT • With the Board and Human Resources' assistance, City departments continue to decrease the number of past due performance evaluations, achieving an overall improvement from previous years. • Alex Bello was Reelected as an Associate Member • The Eval Task Force has met • Approved Job Descriptions for PSCU • We Selected the Winners for the Special City Awards MIAMI BEACH C:\Users\Clerdagc\Appdata\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.Outlook\8Z6WTKBT\BC Bi- Annual Report 7-5-17.Docx Page 2 BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT FORM - PAGE 1 OF 1 BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: PLANNING BOARD CHAIRPERSON: BRIAN ELIAS CITY LIAISON: MICHAEL BELUSH —Chief of Planning & Zoning DATE OF REPORT: January through June 2017 NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD DURING THIS REPORTING PERIOD: 7 MEETING AGENDA Presentation/ Deferred/ PRELIM NO ACTION/ DATE ITEMS APPROVED DENIED DISCUSSED CONTINUED REVIEWS WITHDRAWN Jan 24 12 7 1 4 Feb 28 15 4 1 8 2 March 28 16 5 2 2 7 April 25 16 7 2 5 2 May 11 2 2 May 23 24 13 3 8 Jun 27 23 9 2 11 1 Totals 108 47 11 38 12 Note: Some totals may not match due to some items being removed from the Agenda at the last minute. F:\PLAN\$PLB\BI-ANNUAL REPORTS \BI-ANNUAL REPORT -January - June 2017.docx BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: Police Citizen Relations Committee CHAIRPERSON: Richard Hull CITY LIAISON: Chief Daniel J. Oates NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD: 6 ACTIVITY: 2017 Police Citizen Relations Committee meetings were held on January 17, February, 21, March 21, April 19, May 16, and June 20. Please see below: Minutes of January 17, 2017 meeting: Members present: Minutes of January 17, 2017 Members present: Jack Benveniste Steven Oppenheimer FOP President Robert Jenkins Pamela Brumer Meryl Wolfson Detective Yvette Dominguez Michael Perlmutter Adam Kravitz Richard Hull Monica Fluke Suzan Speiser Identity Theft: • What is Identity Theft? • What information is stolen? • Types of identity theft • How they obtain your information • How you can protect yourself What to do if you're a victim: • Contact the fraud departments of one of the three major credit bureaus to place a fraud alert on your credit file • Close the accounts that have been affected • File a police report — Send copies to your creditors and others that may require proof of the crime • File your complaint with the Federal Trade Commission's Complaint Center and also the Internet Crimes Complaint Center. C:\Users\Clerdagc\Appdata\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.Outlook\8Z6WTKBT\PCR Bi- Annual Report June 2017.Docx Page 1 BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT Minutes of the February 21 2017 meeting: Members present: Members present: Daniel Aronson Adam Kravitz Monica Fluke Sid Goldin Richard Hull Meryl Wolfson Kevin Pulido Bruce Reich Michael Perlmutter Steven Oppenheimer Faye Goldin Jack Benveniste Suzan Speiser Claudia Rodriguez Pamela Burner Major Mark Causey For the fourth consecutive Presidential Inaugural, the Miami Beach Police Department (MBPD) was invited by the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) of Washington D.C. to assist with the security and crowd control for the Inauguration on January 20, 2017. To fulfill the operational needs of this detail, a compliment of 40 MBPD sworn personnel were selected to participate. It has been the practice of the MPD, United States Secret Service, United States Marshal's Service, the National Park Service and the Federal Bureau of Investigation to utilize local and state police agencies from throughout the United States to assist in providing security and crowd control during Presidential Inaugurations. The MBPD was one of three South Florida law enforcement agencies selected to participate in this event. MBPD, Miami PD and Miami-Dade PD each sent 40 officers to the event. To ensure proper law enforcement powers for this event, MBPD personnel were deputized as Special Deputy U.S. Marshals and deputation authority was provided by the United States Attorney General. In addition, all costs associated with salaries, overtime, travel, room and board was reimbursed by the District of Columbia, with funds provided by the United States Government. The only cost to the Police Department was for the purchase of some cold-weather gear for our officers. By participating in this event, the MBPD personnel gained valuable training and experience with major events coordination, and our City and Department received positive national exposure. Major Mark Causey was in command of the MBPD contingent and worked closely with our partner agencies to plan for our coordinated effort on behalf of the Presidential Inauguration. C:\Users\Clerdagc\Appdata\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.Outlook\8Z6WTKBT\PCR Bi- Annual Report June 2017.Docx Page 2 BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT Minutes of the March 21, 2017 meeting: Members present: Steven Oppenheimer Adam Kravitz Matt Salom Richard Hull Monica Fluke Suzan Speiser Sid Goldin Major Mark Causey Capt. Dan Morgalo Detective Ray Diaz Michael Perlmutter Daniel Aronson Jack Benveniste Meryl Wolfson Pamela Brumer Faye Goldin Bruce Reich Detective Gary Aime Sgt. Andy Lozano Detective Gus Sanchez Major Mark Causey provided an overview of the Investigations Division. This included specific briefings from the following: • Major Crimes Squad — Detectives Ray Diaz and Gus Sanchez, • Special Investigations Squad — Detective Gary Aime • Robbery Squad — Sergeant Andy Lozano • Street Crimes Section — Captain Dan Morgalo Minutes of the April 19, 2017 meeting: Members present: Steven Oppenheimer Monica Fluke Michael Perlmutter Matt Salmon FOP President- R. Jenkins Officer Noel Castillo Bruce Reich Suzan Speiser Meryl Wolfson Pamela Brumer Officer Will Collado Active Shooter/Threats and what to expect from a civilians point of view was discussed. After defining what an active shooter/threat is, we looked at trends and statistics of the makeup of your typical active shooter, how long an active shooter incident lasts, where they are likely to occur, and mitigating measures civilians can if something were to occur at a place the frequent, place of business, worship, etc., followed by police response time to an incident and what to expect once law enforcement is on the scene. C:\Users\Clerdagc\Appdata\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.Outlook\8Z6WTKBT\PCR Bi- Annual Report June 2017.Docx Page 3 BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT Minutes of the May 16, 2017 meeting: Members present: Daniel Aronson Monica Fluke Steven Oppenheimer Jack Benveniste Faye Goldin Pamela Brumer Meryl Wolfson Richard Hull Matt Salom Adam Kravitz Bruce Reich Sid Goldin Suzan Speiser Captain David De La Espriella Memorial Day weekend has grown into an extremely popular event bringing large volumes of visitors to our community. This year is going to be an extremely challenging year for us because not only do we have the Memorial Day Weekend crowds, we are also hosting the Air & Sea Show along with the World OutGames. The amount of people visiting South Beach during these occasions stretches our resources to maximum levels. Extremely large crowds during all hours of the day and night are expected and hotel occupancy is expected to reach 100%. To protect citizens and property and ensure our visitors enjoy the Greater Miami area, we are requesting mutual aid from our fellow Law Enforcement Agencies. Managing traffic and parking will be monumental tasks. The traffic loop in the Entertainment District that has been utilized in the past several years will also be used this year. The plan for restricted access to residential areas will also be in place. Visitors for the Air and Sea Show are advised to plan to arrive very early and to be aware that parking will probably reach capacity levels early in the day. Minutes of the June 20, 2017 meeting: Members present: Jack Benveniste Richard Hull Suzan Speiser Bruce Reich Gloria Salom Faye Goldin Danila Bonini Captain Robinson Matt Salom Pamela Brumer Steven Oppenheimer Daniel Aronson Monica Fluke Sid Goldin Chief Oates Chief Oates — Discussion of the ongoing efforts by the Police Department to reduce crime and improve the quality of life for residents and visitors to Ocean Drive. Letter to Commission #301- 2017 entitled Ocean Drive update was provided. As stated in the LTC, the challenges faced by C:\Users\Clerdagc\Appdata\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.Outlook\8Z6WTKBT\PCR Bi- Annual Report June 2017.Docx Page 4 BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT the Police Department in policing Ocean Drive are significant. In the past three years, the Police Department has been adaptive and creative, employing a variety of strategies and initiatives to impact crime and achieving significant successes. The Ocean Drive area has dedicated to it the highest concentration of police resources in the City. MIAMIBEACH FUTURE ACTIVITIES: POLICE/CITIZENS RELATIONS COMMITTEE 2017 CALENDAR January 17, 2017 May 16, 2017 September 19, 2017 February 21, 2017 June 20, 2017 October 17, 2017 March 21, 2017 July 18, 2017 November 21, 2017 April 19, 2017* NO AUGUST MEETING December 19, 2017 *Wednesday instead of Tuesday due to Passover All of the above meetings will be held in the Community Room of the Miami Beach Police Department at 6:00 p.m. MIAMIBEACH C:\Users\Clerdagc\Appdata\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content. Outlook\8Z6WTKBT\PCR Bi- Annual Report June 2017.Docx Page 5 BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT 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. C:\Users\Clerdagc\Appdata\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.Outlook\8Z6WTKBT\PCR Bi- Annual Report June 2017.Docx Page 6 BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: Production Industry Council - PIC CHAIRPERSON: Daniel Davidson CITY LIAISON: Graham Winick NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD: 11 meetings / year. Second Tuesday of every month with August/September combined. ACTIVITY: To understanding, evaluate and advance the benefits of film, production and entertainment as it relates to residents, business, tourism and overall commerce for the City of Miami Beach. SPECIAL AREAS OF FOCUS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: • Understanding and promoting the importance of State & Local Film Incentives. • Helping to better understand and establish the strong link between a well-funded / politically supported film incentive program and a robust Florida economy with growing tourism and enhancing the "Florida" brand. • Understanding and proposing streamlined methods for the permitting process as it relates to production and temporary event sector for various stakeholder departments including: Tourism, Culture & Economic Development, Building Department, Parking Department, Zoning & Planning Department and others as may be necessary. • Discussion of Miami-Dade County Direct Film Incentive • Liaise with the Office of Film and Entertainment — OFE, Dade Delegation and to provide support when and where necessary to increase availability and access to film incentives. • Prepare and distribute letter to City commissioners with overview of PIC activities and recommendations for positive change for film and production industry. • Meet with City Commissioners when available to evaluate, discuss and review various options for enhancing film and production in Miami Beach while simultaneously designing rules and regulations that respect the residents, merchants and visitors and other non- production stakeholders in Miami Beach. • Met and will continue to work with Miami Dade Film Office as the County looks to implement local incentive program. • Continue discussion of meetings in LA with Sony, Netflix, HBO and other production companies about returning and coming shows absent of an incentive. • Discussion of success of local production companies and ways to improve event production as State financial support of film and TV sectors waning. CAUsers\Clerdagc\Appdata\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.Outlook\8Z6WTKBT\BC BIANNUAL REPORT PIC JUNE 2017 Revised 1.1.Docx Page 1 BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT MIAMIBEACH FUTURE ACTIVITIES: • Ongoing efforts in areas outlined above including new areas of focus as may be determined by change in political climate as it relates to film incentives, permitting issues, or other challenges or opportunities as may arise. • Through the Miami Beach Film Office, PIC is relayed information about projects, meetings and leads assisted by the Florida Office of Film and Entertainment's Los Angeles liaison, a State employee who reports to the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity and works as a liaison between local film offices and the Los Angeles-based industry. • To identify other areas of economic and other support to incentivize both established and emerging film and digital production in the State of Florida and more specifically Miami- Dade. • Work with City, VCA, CAC to identify ways to improve existing and potential opportunities for incentivizing productions to Miami Beach. • Continue to evaluate types of productions most in need of support (i.e. indie film, digital media) and continue to explore finance options through the digital/film finance subcommittee. • Continued effort to streamline film and event guidelines — including TCED, Building Department, Parking Department, Planning & Zoning. • Continued exploration of attracting hedge fund/other investors to explore investing in film/production/events. C:\Users\Clerdagc\Appdata\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content. Outlook\8Z6WTKBT\BC BIANNUAL REPORT PIC JUNE 2017 Revised 1.1.Docx Page 2 BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT mIAMIBEACH ACCOMPLISHMENTS: • Met with Eva Silverstein, the new Director of Tourism, Culture & Economic Development for the City of Miami Beach. • Drafted proposed new resolutions to streamline permitting process for Film & Production in the City of Miami Beach. More info below. • Worked to better understand the impediments to film incentives and help posture this, and other organizations, to reverse the dangerous trend of diminishing economic support of film and digital production at the local, county, regional and state levels. • To communicate with and apprise local political leadership, including but not limited to, Commissioners of the City of Miami Beach on the importance of the streamlining processes for obtaining permits. • Helping create guidelines to help insure that Film & Production permit applicants are in compliance with local laws and ordinances while streamlining the process. • Meetings and presentations to update City commissioners on the changing and increasingly complex environment for production companies to secure State tax credits, financing and other incentives. • Provided legislative support to Film Florida and industry during Legislative session. • Met with Saul Frances, Parking Director, City of Miami Beach, to discuss and evaluate suggestions for streamlining parking permit applications, and lane closures (as may be necessary), for productions and production vehicles in the City of Miami Beach. • Share "PRODUCTION UPDATE" with members of PIC. A monthly update on local production thereby allowing PIC members to 1) liaise with production executives and personally welcome them to the City of Miami Beach, and 2) to better understand the challenges associated with production in the City of Miami Beach. The Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach, at the June 7, 2017 Commission meeting, approved the following guideline changes towards encouraging more film and print production in Miami Beach: • Eliminate the signed consent requirement for reservation of metered parking, requiring merely notification with all details. • Reduce signed consent for road or lane closures to 75% of directly affected properties, C:\Users\Clerdagc\Appdata\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content. Outlook\8Z6WTKBT\BC BIANNUAL REPORT PIC JUNE 2017 Revised 1.1.Docx Page 3 BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT instead of the current 100%. • Reduce the residential signature consent area to 200' from the production use, where it currently requires 500'. • Reduce permitted production crew parking to $10 per vehicle (a 50% reduction from the usual $20 per vehicle) in all municipal lots and garages, where/ when capacity permits. • Extending the number of free vehicle access passes to productions which demonstrate Miami Beach room nights, to a scale of 5 passes for 50 room nights; 10 passes for 100 room nights; and 20 passes for 200 room nights. • Reinstate the PCRV pass for motorhome parking allowance in metered spaces and taxi/ ride share spaces. Price will be $75 per vehicle per month. MIAMIBEACH C:\Users\Clerdagc\Appdata\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content. Outlook\8Z6WTKBT\BC BIANNUAL REPORT PIC JUNE 2017 Revised 1.1.Docx Page 4 BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: Resiliency Communications Committee CHAIRPERSON: Tonya Daniels, Communications Director CITY LIAISON: Amy Knowles, Deputy Resiliency Officer NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD: 0 ACTIVITY: The mission of the Resiliency Communications Committee is to create and monitor a Program for Public Information (PPI) to assist the community to reduce flood risk and ultimately reduce the cost of flood insurance. The PPI is an activity of the National Flood Insurance Program's Community Rating System (CRS) that compliments the City's approach to economic resilience and public participation. This effort supports the Mayor's Blue Ribbon Panel on Flooding and Sea Level Rise, which includes the CRS and the development of a Miami Beach Rising Above Communications Strategy in its work plan. The Committee is only required to meet once per year. A meeting will be held once per year to monitor and evaluate communications. C:\Users\Clerdagc\Appdata\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.Outlook\8Z6WTKBT\BC Bi- Annual Report-Resilience Communications Committee Jan Thru Jun 2017.Docx Page 1 BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT MIAMI BEACH FUTURE ACTIVITIES: The Committee will meet at least once annually, after the PPI is approved, to monitor and evaluate the progress of the projects. An annual evaluation report is required. CAUsers\Clerdagc\Appdata\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.Outlook\8Z6WTKBT\BC Bi- Annual Report-Resilience Communications Committee Jan Thru Jun 2017.Docx Page 2 BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT MIAMI BEACH ACCOMPLISHMENTS: The Committee provided communications, flood management, real estate, banking, and insurance expertise and input for developing the Program for Public Information (PPI). Completing these communications activities will provide activity points that benefit the City's Community Rating System (CRS) score. By participating in the CRS, the City currently saves residents and businesses $6 million annually in flood insurance premium savings. CAUsers\Clerdagc\Appdata\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.Outlook\8Z6WTKBT\BC Bi- Annual Report-Resilience Communications Committee Jan Thru Jun 2017.Docx Page 3 BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: Miami Beach Sister Cities Committee CHAIRPERSON: George Neary & Betsy Perez CITY LIAISON: Danila Bonini and Tathiane Trofino NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD: 6 ACTIVITY: Sister Cities International Annual Conference in D.C. July 13th — 16th. Re-establishing relationships with all of our current sister cities. Engaging the Public Works Department for new signage for the Sister Cities signs and update the friendship garden. C:\Users\Clerdagc\Appdata\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.Outlook\8Z6WTKBT\BC Bi- Annual Report JUNE 16-JAN.17.Docx Page 1 BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT MIAMI BEACH FUTURE ACTIVITIES: Adding four new cities — Ibiza, Spain; Forte Dei Marmi, Italy; Sisli, Istanbul, Turkey; Negril, Jamaica Update Logo Bring in a highq school youth to represent city in the young ambassador's program C:\Users\Clerdagc\Appdata\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.Outlook\8Z6WTKBT\BC Bi- Annual Report JUNE 16-JAN.17.Docx Page 2 BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT MIAMI BEACH ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Spring in Japan Day Event —The Botanical Gardens hosted an art exhibit for the beginning of Spring in Japan represented. C:\Users\Clerdagc\Appdata\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.Outlook\8Z6WTKBT\BC Bi- Annual Report JUNE 16-JAN.17.Docx Page 3 BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT FORM - PAGE 1 OF 2 July 2017 BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: Sustainability Committee CHAIRPERSON: Dave Doebler CITY LIAISON: Flavia Tonioli, Sustainability Manager, Environment and Sustainability Department NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD SINCE January 2017: 6 ACTIVITY To identify and promote policies and practices with the City of Miami Beach aimed at achieving a sustainable environment, as well as to minimize negative impacts and maximize benefits to the environment. ACCOMPLISHMENTS Supported outreach campaign to inform the residences and the business community of the polystyrene ban. Developed concept and supported successful legislation to eliminate of unencapsulated polystyrene docks from public/private floating docks, platforms and buoys. Opened discussion on controlling derelict construction booms, which has led to new requirement of contractors stenciling their company on the booms so we can identify owners. Conducted Styrofoam cooler-swapping program at various city events and holidays to support the polystyrene ordinance and decrease disposable cooler use on city beaches. Continued to identify and combat concerns with ongoing litter issues including increasing the enforcement of the City's existing zero-litter policy. Continued to support the development of an anti-litter campaign for residents and visitors. Continued to support the reallocation of funds from the Dade Recycling revenue towards the City's recycling and/or educational campaigns. Supported the development of an ordinance to regulate idling in Miami Beach. Created the item 'Trash Talks' to discuss how the City is being proactive to improve cleanliness and recycling. Continued to engage public works on pollution controls in the new stormwater system. Supported the City with recommendation letters to apply for grants for sustainability initiatives. Moved the Sustainability Committee to become a paperless Committee. Supported resolutions supporting Amendment 4 (solar) and opposing Amendment 1 (anti- solar). Supported voluntary smoke free zones in South Beach and further in Middle Beach and North Beach. Urged the Miami-Dade County to improve recycling in Miami-Dade County beaches. Supported the adoption of Active Design Miami strategies for the City of Miami Beach. Developed cigarette litter mitigation ideas and currently working on the implementation of dedicated cigarette butt ashcans throughout the City. Supported LED retrofits for all City garages, supporting the property management budget request for FY17/18, and retrofits within alleyways. Supported the reduction of plastic bags through a City ordinance. Supported efforts from the City of Miami Beach to collaborate with the franchisee waste haulers on implementing the proposal on unified coloring and messaging for new waste and recycling dumpsters. Supported the water fountains retrofits with water bottle refilling stations. FUTURE ACTIVITIES Engage in issues that are relevant to the Sustainability Plan's program areas and support enhancing the environmental sustainability of the City. Support continued efforts to monitor and maintain the cleanliness of the City's waterways. Identify opportunities for incorporating green infrastructure, reducing stormwater impacts, and improving water quality Citywide. Support the polystyrene ban extension (to unprotected expanded polystyrene platform, docks and buoys) and educational campaign. Identify opportunities for the Anti-litter Campaign. Identify opportunities for the energy efficiency and water conservation initiatives throughout the City. Support tree canopy as a priority within the City. Support the development of a Sustainability and Resiliency Program by advocating for the allocation of funds to further develop a viable program to support adaptation and mitigation strategies and initiatives. BOARD AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT FORM PAGE 1 OF 3 JANUARY - JUNE 2017 BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: TRANSPORTATION, PARKING & BICYCLE-PEDESTRIAN FACILITIES CHAIRPERSON: ALFRED FEOLA CITY LIAISON: SAUL FRANCES NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD SINCE JANUARY 2017: SIX (6) ACTIVITY: January 9, 2017: • Transportation Department Items: o School Bus Survey Follow Up o Light Synchronization at 17th ST/West Ave o Recap of WAVNA meeting o Passenger Seating in City's Trolley System o Upcoming Commission Items o Light Rail/Modern Streetcar o Citywide Trolley System o South Beach Local o Traffic Management o Intelligent Transportation System (ITS)/Smart Parking System (SPS) o FDOT & County Transportation Projects o Other Transportation - Bicycle/Pedestrian Safety Projects - Water Taxi • Other Business: Freight Loading Zone Utilization February 13, 2017: • Offer Miami Beach as a Pilot City for Uber Self-Driving Cars • Private Parking Facilities Posted Rates • Freight Loading Zones Utilization • Transportation Department Items: o Recommended Traffic Calming Improvements in the Central Bayshore Neighborhood o Upcoming Commission Items o Citywide Trolley System o South Beach Local o Traffic Management o Intelligent Transportation System (ITS)/Smart Parking System (SPS) o FDOT & County Transportation Projects o Other Transportation - Bicycle / Pedestrian Safety Projects - Water Taxi • Status Report Items: Parking Status Report — September 2016 Page 1 of 4 March 13, 2017: • Chair & Vice-Chair Appointment • Public Works Discussion Items • Transportation Department Items: o Discussion on Employee Transportation Plans o Citywide Trolley Ridership Report o Committee and Commission Items o Projects Bicycle / Pedestrian Safety Transit/Water Taxi Complete Streets Feasibility Studies Signal Timing/Traffic Control Safe Routes to School Traffic Calming • MDC Proposed Test Program • Status Report Items: Parking Status Report — October 2016 April 3, 2017: • Taxicab Stands Discussion • Update on Freight Loading Zones in Entertainment District • Transportation Department Items: o Discussion on Employee Transportation Plans o Committee and Commission Items o Citywide Trolley Ridership Report o Active Projects - Bicycle / Pedestrian Safety Campaign - Tactical Urbanism "Demonstration" Projects • Update on Future FDOT Alton Road Projects May 8, 2017: • Update on Taxicab Stands • Public Works Discussions o 1st Street Streetscape Project o West Avenue Update • Memorial Day Weekend Traffic Plan • Purdy Avenue Parking Lot Access • Update on Skidata Parking System • Transportation Department Items/Updates o Trolley Ridership Report o Update on Tactical Urbanism "Demonstration" Projects o Update on Safe Routes to School Design June 12, 2017: • Transportation Department Items/Updates: o Update on Trolley Ridership Report o Rue Vendome Street Closing o Upcoming Cornnnittee/Commission Items o Update on Pending TPBPFC Requests • Status Report Items: Parking Status Reports: November 2016 through April 2017 Page 2 of 4 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: January 9, 2017: School Bus Survey Follow-Up: â Motion Passed: TPBPFC suggested, based on interest from survey respondents, a pilot program at North Beach Elementary to start as soon as possible and allow for a full semester trial (LTC #015-2017) February 13, 2017: Offer Miami Beach as a Pilot City for Uber Self-Driving Cars: â Motion Passed: TPBPFC asked that this issue be placed on hold; City staff to reach out to Uber to see if they are interested and if so, invite Uber representative to the next Committee meeting on March 6th (LTC #082-2017) Private Parking Facilities Posted Rates: â Motion Passed: TPBPFC asked City go forward with an ordinance regulating private parking facilities to post their parking rates, hours, types of payments accepted; signage to be placed at entrance and visible from the street (LTC #082-2017) Recommended Traffic Calming Improvements in the Central Bayshore Neighborhood: â TPBPFC does not support speed humps/speed tables on any Miami Beach road (LTC #082-2017) â TPBPFC is opposed to reducing speed limit on Royal Palm Avenue (LTC #082-2017) March 13, 2017: Bicycle/Pedestrian Safety: â Motion Passed: TPBPFC recommended that in spirit of the Miami Dade County Safety Streets Program, City should require safe zones in all areas under construction so that pedestrians will have a safe route to walk when sidewalks are temporarily closed for construction purposes (LTC #155-2017) Chair/Vice-Chair Appointment: â Alfred Feola appointed as Chair; Alan Fishman appointed as Vice-Chair May 8, 2017: Update on Taxicab Stands: â Motion Passed: TPBPFC recommended the reduction of taxicab stands from three (3) to one (1) at the 100 block of 74th Street and recommended accepting the Parking Department's recommendation of 18 parking spaces to be reclaimed from taxicab stands (LTC #274-2017 & 318-2017) Trolley Venetian Link: â Motion Passed: TPBPFC recommended for a stop at Omni; having a separate trolley route that connects Miami Beach, goes across the Venetian, with an ending point at Omni and returns to Miami Beach (LTC #274-2017 & 318-2017) Page 3 of 4 FUTURE ACTIVITIES (PARKING): • Freight Loading Zones • Scooter/Motorcycle Parking • Electric Vehicle Charging Stations • Smart Parking (Mobile Applications/LPR/Space Monitoring) • Collins Park Garage • Garage Development — City Owned/13th Street & Collins/1623 West Ave/2660 Collins Ave/Biscayne Beach • Garage Development — Public/Private — North Beach FUTURE ACTIVITIES (TRANSPORTATION): • Further development and implementation of mobility improvements consistent with the City Commission Adopted Modal Hierarchy and the Transportation Master Plan including Implementation of Pedestrian Priority Zones • Further development and implementation of projects recommended in the Bicycle-Pedestrian Master Plan, including painting green bike lanes, installing bicycle parking at parking garages and street ends, and implementing parking-protected and buffer-protected bike lanes, bicycle boulevards, neighborhood greenways, complete streets, and shared-use off-road paths • Implementation of regional mass transit solutions including short-term express bus service across the MacArthur Causeway connecting the Miami Beach Convention Center to Downtown Miami and repurposing travel lanes for exclusive transit use • Continue to work with Miami-Dade County to 1) advance the Beach Corridor Project which proposes a premium transit connection across the MacArthur Causeway connecting Miami Beach and Downtown Miami and 2) develop the concept of a wireless modern streetcar/light rail connection in Miami Beach that is interoperable with the Beach Corridor Project • Implementation of a state-of-the-art Intelligent Transportation System and Smart Parking System Project to improve traffic flow, enhance parking availability, improve incident response, communicate incidents affecting traffic to the motoring public, and manage congestion on a permanent basis based on real-time traffic demand • Planning and development of transit intermodal facilities and park-and rides to serve as interceptor garages in South Beach, Mid-Beach, and North Beach • Implementation of a permanent water taxi/ferry commuter service connecting Miami Beach and Miami as part of the City's transportation network • Expansion of a citywide interconnected trolley system, including implementation of the South Beach Trolley and Express Trolley routes to improve connectivity while minimizing the number of transfers between North Beach and South Beach • Procurement and delivery of an iconic bus shelter program • Expand and continue the bicycle and pedestrian safety campaign and bicycle/community-friendly community events, such as Ciclovia • Establish a corridor traffic signal retiming project to supplement FDOT's efforts to improve major corridors Citywide • Continue to refine and pursue the implementation of Adaptive Traffic Signal Control along major corridors Page 4 of 4 BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority CHAIRPERSON: Margaret Peggy Benua CITY LIAISON: Grisette Roque NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD: 5 ACTIVITY: January 19, 2017: The December 13, 2016 meeting minutes were approved. Motion by Mr. Lehman to approve the December 13, 2016 minutes. Seconded by Mr. Hertz. Motion passes unanimously. The Board was provided with a Social Media report. A list of upcoming events was provided to the Board. The Board was provided with an update on short term rentals by the Greater Miami and the Beaches Hotel Association. The Board was provided with an update on the City's Branding Project by the Communications Department. The Board was provided with information about the Ocean Drive 10-point plan. February 14, 2017: The January 19, 2017 meeting minutes were approved. Motion by Mr. Hertz to approve the January 19, 2017 minutes. Seconded by Mr. Adkins. Motion passes unanimously. The Board was provided with a Social Media report. A list of upcoming events was provided to the Board. A follow up discussion regarding Ocean Drive was held C:\Users\Clerdagc\Appdata\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.Outlook\8Z6WTKBT\Bi-Annual Report January - June 2017.Docx Page 1 BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT A discussion regarding the Customer Service Program proposals was held. The Board voted to pursue the Forbes proposal. Motion by Mr. Hertzberg to pursue the Forbes proposal pending further discussion with Forbes on how the training could be broken up; whether it could be bilingual, two days, topics, etc. Seconded by Mr. Gonzalez. Motion passes unanimously. The Board discussed being approached by the World Travel Awards to bid on the hosting of their 2017 gala. Motion by Mr. Gonzalez to not pursue the submission of a bid for the World Travel Awards Gala. Seconded by Mr. Adkins. Motion passes unanimously. March 23, 2017: The February 14, 2017 meeting minutes were approved. Motion by Mr. Hertz to approve the February 14, 2017 meeting minutes. Seconded by Mr. Hertzberg. Motion passes unanimously. The Board was provided with a Social Media report. A list of upcoming events was provided to the Board. The Board was provided with an update on the Miami Beach Convention Center project The Board approved the contract with Forbes Travel Guide to offer a free hospitality training program for Miami Beach hospitality employees. Motion by Mr. Adkins to approve the Forbes contract for the Customer Service Program. Seconded by Mr. Lehman. Motion passes unanimously. The Board was provided with an update on Zika by the City of Miami Beach. A grant in the amount of $25,200 was awarded to ABFF Ventures, LLC for the American Black Film Festival. Motion by Mr. Hertz to award $25,200 for the American Black Film Festival (ABFF). Seconded by Mr. Gonzalez. Motion passes unanimously. A grant in the amount of 25,200 was awarded to Irie Weekend Management Company for Irie Weekend XIII. Motion by Mr. Hertz to grant $25,200 for Irie Weekend XIII. Seconded by Mr. Gonzalez. Motion passes unanimously. A grant in the amount of $21,600 was awarded to Salsa Dance International, Inc. d/b/a Salsa Lovers for the Miami Salsa Congress. Motion by Mr. Hertz to award $21,600 to the Miami Salsa Congress. Seconded by Mr. Gonzalez. Motion passes unanimously. A grant in the amount of $36,000 was awarded to the Swimwear Association of Florida. Motion by CAUsers\Clerdagc\Appdata\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.Outlook\8Z6WTKBT\Bi-Annual Report January - June 2017.Docx Page 2 BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT Mr. Hertz to award $36,000 for SwimShow. Seconded by Mr. Gonzalez. Motion passes unanimously. A grant in the amount of $76,500 was awarded to FUNKSHION Productions, LLC for FUNKSHION: Fashion Week Miami Beach. Motion by Mr. Adkins to award $76,500 for FUNKSHION: Fashion Week Miami Beach. Seconded by Mr. Gonzalez. Motion passes unanimously. April 13, 2017: The March 23, 2017 meeting minutes were approved by the Board. Motion by Mr. Hertz to approve the March 23, 2017 meeting minutes. Seconded by Mr. Adkins. Motion passes unanimously. The Board was provided with a Social Media report. A list of upcoming events was provided to the Board. A grant in the amount of $90,000 was awarded to the City of Miami Beach for the US Conference of Mayors. Motion by Mr. Gonzalez to award $90,000 to the US Conference of Mayors event, with the stipulation the Board receives the organization's Financials, and Project Budget. Seconded by Mr. Hertz. Motion passes unanimously. The Board was provided with an update on the Forbes Customer Service Training Program. May 30, 2017: The April 13, 2017 meeting minutes were approved. Motion by Mr. Lehman to approve the April 13, 2017 meeting minutes. Seconded by Mr. Gonzalez. Motion passes unanimously. The Board was provided with a Social Media report. A list of upcoming events was provided to the Board. The Orange Bowl Committee presented an overview of their event's successes. The Board reviewed and approved a one year contract with Hill & Knowlton/SAMCOR. Motion by Mr. Hertz to renew the contract with H&K for a period of one year, with the same terms and conditions. Seconded by Mr. Gonzalez. Motion passes unanimously. The Board reviewed and approved the proposed changes to the 2017/2018 Tourism C:\Users\Clerdagc\Appdata\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.Outlook\8Z6WTKBT\Bi-Annual Report January - June 2017.Docx Page 3 BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT Advancement Program. Motion by Mr. Adkins to approve the FY 2017/2018 Tourism Advancement Program Proposed Changes. Seconded by Mr. Hertzberg. Motion passes unanimously. MIAMI BEACH FUTURE ACTIVITIES: The next MBVCA Board meeting is scheduled to take place July 18, 2017 at 10:00 am MIAMI BEACH ACCOMPLISHMENTS: January 19, 2017: The December 13, 2016 meeting minutes were approved. The Board was provided with a Social Media report A list of upcoming events was provided to the Board. The Board was provided with an update on short term rentals by the Greater Miami and the Beaches Hotel Association. The Board was provided with an update on the City's Branding Project by the Communications Department. The Board was provided with information about the Ocean Drive 10-point plan. February 14, 2017: CAUsers\ClerdagcAppdatalocal\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.Outlook\8Z6WTKBT\Bi-Annual Report January - June 2017.Docx Page 4 BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT The January 19, 2017 meeting minutes were approved. The Board was provided with a Social Media report. A list of upcoming events was provided to the Board. A follow up discussion regarding Ocean Drive was held. A discussion regarding the Customer Service Program proposals was held. The Board voted to pursue the Forbes proposal. The Board discussed being approached by the World Travel Awards to bid on the hosting of their 2017 gala. The Board voted again pursuing the submission of a bid for the World Travel Awards Gala. March 23, 2017: The February 14, 2017 meeting minutes were approved. The Board was provided with a Social Media report. A list of upcoming events was provided to the Board. The Board approved the contract with Forbes Travel Guide to offer a free hospitality training program for Miami Beach hospitality employees. A grant in the amount of $25,200 was awarded to ABFF Ventures, LLC for the American Black Film Festival. A grant in the amount of 25,200 was awarded to Irie Weekend Management Company for Irie Weekend XIII. A grant in the amount of $21,600 was awarded to Salsa Dance International, Inc. d/b/a Salsa Lovers for the Miami Salsa Congress. A grant in the amount of $36,000 was awarded to the Swimwear Association of Florida. A grant in the amount of $76,500 was awarded to FUNKSHION Productions, LLC for FUNKSHION: Fashion Week Miami Beach. C:\Users\Clerdagc\Appdata\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.Outlook\8Z6WTKBT\Bi-Annual Report January - June 2017.Docx Page 5 BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT April 13, 2017: The March 23, 2017 meeting minutes were approved by the Board. The Board was provided with a Social Media report. A list of upcoming events was provided to the Board. A grant in the amount of $90,000 was awarded to the City of Miami Beach for the US Conference of Mayors. May 30, 2017: The April 13, 2017 meeting minutes were approved. The Board was provided with a Social Media report. A list of upcoming events was provided to the Board. The Orange Bowl Committee presented an overview of their event's successes. The Board reviewed and approved a one year contract with Hill & Knowlton/SAMCOR. The Board reviewed and approved the proposed changes to the 2017/2018 Tourism Advancement Program. MIAMI BEACH C:\Users\Clerdagc\Appdata\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.Outlook\8Z6WTKBT\Bi-Annual Report January - June 2017.Docx Page 6 BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: Youth Commission CHAIRPERSON: Benjamin Burstein CITY LIAISON: Dr. Leslie Rosenfeld NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD: 4 ACTIVITY: The Youth Commission has discussed numerous issues important to Miami Beach students and youth in the past six months. Those include: • Civic engagement at Miami Beach Senior High School • Implications of the property behind Scott Rakow • The inclusion of a youth liaison on a sister city committee • LGBTQ protections for Miami Beach youth MIAMI BEACH C:\Users\Clerdagc\Desktop\Biannual Reports\January-June 2017\Youth Commission Bi-Annual Jan - June 2017.Docx Page 1 BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT FUTURE ACTIVITIES: Over the next few months, the Youth Commission will be on break for the summer, but will resume again at the beginning of the school year with new youth commissioners. The objectives of the next commission will remain aligned with the founding purpose of the Youth Commission: to pursue more ways to encourage youth participation in Miami Beach affairs. C:\Users\Clerdagc\Desktop\Biannual Reports\January-June 2017\Youth Commission Bi-Annual Jan - June 2017.Docx Page 2 BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT MIAMI BEACH ACCOMPLISHMENTS: The Youth Commission approved two LTCs from January — June 2017: The Youth Commission would like you to be aware of the following motion requesting support for the National Parent Teacher Association resolution on LGBTQ Individuals as a Protected Class and adoption of a similar resolution for all City youth programs. The Youth Commission requests the Miami Beach Mayor and Commission support a youth art exhibit at a City of Miami Beach public school within Miami-Dade County Public Schools during Art Basel 2017 and have it promoted by the City of Miami Beach and utilize the $250 donation to off-set any potential costs. C:\Users\Clerdagc\Desktop\Biannual Reports\January-June 2017\Youth Commission Bi-Annual Jan - June 2017.Docx Page 3 The following Boards & Committees did not submit a Bi-Annual Report Mayor's Blue Ribbon Emergency Response Committee