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03-31-2017 MinutesMIAMIBEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, www.miamibeachfl.gov COMMISSION MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor Philip Levine and Members of the City Commission FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager DATE: April 26, 2017 SUBJECT: REPORT OF THE FINANCE AND CITYWIDE PROJECTS COMMITTEE (FINANCE) MEETING ON MARCH 31, 2017 The agenda is as follows: 1. Discussion On Creation Of Economic Development Goals And Objectives And A Citywide Economic Development Strategy Plan. (December 14, 2016 Commission Item C4B) ACTION Item not heard. No action was taken. 2. Discussion Regarding Future Uses Or The Potential Sale Of Vacant City-Owned Land Located At 226 87th Terrace. (October 19, 2016 Commission Item C4A)(July 13, 2016 Commission Item C4J) ACTION Commissioner Aleman mentioned that she read both of the appraisals and she knows they came in very close to each other, one at $5 million and one at $5.2 million. She would like staff to look into what the square footage was for the property that was sold to David Martin. What was that area compared to this land area as a data point? She would like this information included when the item comes back to the Committee. Item deferred to the May 19, 2017 Finance and Citywide Projects Committee meeting. 3. Discussion Regarding A Skate Park/Parking Structure At 72nd Street Parking Lot (P92). (February 8, 2017 Commission Item C4B) ACTION The Committee motioned the following in regards to the Skate Park and Parking Structure at 72 Street Parking Lot: • The Committee directed staff to work on the calculations for the buildable footprints of the 72 Street parking lot and the volumetric analysis to tell the Committee how many parking spaces and how much square footage can be City of Miami Beach,1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov COMMISSION MEMORANDUM TO:Mayor Philip Levine and Members of the City Commission FROM:Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager DATE:April 26, 2017 SUBJECT:REPORT OF THE FINANCE AND CITYWIDE PROJECTS COMMITTEE (FINANCE) MEETING ON MARCH 31, 2017 The agenda is as follows: 1. Discussion On Creation Of Economic Development Goals And Objectives And A Citywide Economic Development Strategy Plan.(December 14, 2016 Commission Item C4B) ACTION Item not heard. No action was taken. 2. Discussion Regarding Future Uses Or The Potential Sale Of Vacant City-Owned Land Located At 226 87th Terrace.(October 19, 2016 Commission Item C4A)(July 13, 2016 Commission Item C4J) ACTION Commissioner Alemán mentioned that she read both of the appraisals and she knows they came in very close to each other, one at $5 million and one at $5.2 million. She would like staff to look into what the square footage was for the property that was sold to David Martin. What was that area compared to this land area as a data point? She would like this information included when the item comes back to the Committee. Item deferred to the May 19, 2017 Finance and Citywide Projects Committee meeting. 3.Discussion Regarding A Skate Park/Parking Structure At 72nd Street Parking Lot (P92).(February 8, 2017 Commission Item C4B) ACTION The Committee motioned the following in regards to the Skate Park and Parking Structure at 72 Street Parking Lot: •The Committee directed staff to work on the calculations for the buildable footprints of the 72 Street parking lot and the volumetric analysis to tell the Committee how many parking spaces and how much square footage can be Page 2 of 5 available for other uses, and to included space for appropriate amenities. Staff should work with Commissioner Aleman to look at possible footprints to maximize space. • The Committee asked staff to put a bid package together for design criteria of a parking structure and a recreational park that includes a skate park. In addition, the Committee simultaneously directed staff to come back to the Committee after working with Commissioner Aleman regarding the options for where the structure will go in order to engage a multidisciplinary designer. • The Committee recommended moving forward with adding a capital budget request for consideration in the budget process for the design of the parking garage. The Committee motioned the following in regards to the Steering Committee's request for the four-block area of 72 Street to 76 Street: • The Committee directed staff to go back to the North Beach Steering Committee and reconfirm what their goals and objectives are for the study of the 4-block area, determine how best to accomplish them, and bring it back to the Committee for consideration. In summary, the FCWPC requested that the Commission move forward with a bid package for the 72nd Street lot, while simultaneously staff is to prepare several design options for the location of the garage. Further, the Committee sought to have a budget line item for design of the project included in the FY 2017/18 budget. They further requested that the 72nd street lot item be separated from any discussion on the larger scope of an area public space plan requested by the Mayor's North Beach Master Plan Steering Committee while sending the area public space plan back to the Steering Committee for clarification of what that committee would like included in the plan. 4. Discuss The Key Development Parameters For The Barclay Plaza Apartments Workforce Housing Project. (March 1, 2017 Commission Item C4A) ACTION The Committee recommended moving forward with amending the prior Barclay Plaza Apartments workforce housing resolution to expand the eligibility to households earning between 80 and 140 percent AMI. The Committee directed staff to wait for the completion of the financial analysis by Concourse Group in order to establish base rents for the Barclay Plaza Apartments. The Committee recommended moving forward with establishing a minimum two-year tenure for workers within the City who wish to reside in the building. The Committee recommended moving forward and including the parking lot and pool area for development to maximize the number of units developed on site; recognizing that the City would prefer that there are good amenities on site. The Committee recommended moving forward with allowing for consideration the Page 2 of 5 available for other uses, and to included space for appropriate amenities. Staff should work with Commissioner Alemán to look at possible footprints to maximize space. •The Committee asked staff to put a bid package together for design criteria of a parking structure and a recreational park that includes a skate park. In addition, the Committee simultaneously directed staff to come back to the Committee after working with Commissioner Alemán regarding the options for where the structure will go in order to engage a multidisciplinary designer. •The Committee recommended moving forward with adding a capital budget request for consideration in the budget process for the design of the parking garage. The Committee motioned the following in regards to the Steering Committee’s request for the four-block area of 72 Street to 76 Street: •The Committee directed staff to go back to the North Beach Steering Committee and reconfirm what their goals and objectives are for the study of the 4-block area, determine how best to accomplish them, and bring it back to the Committee for consideration. In summary, the FCWPC requested that the Commission move forward with a bid package for the 72nd Street lot, while simultaneously staff is to prepare several design options for the location of the garage. Further, the Committee sought to have a budget line item for design of the project included in the FY 2017/18 budget. They further requested that the 72nd street lot item be separated from any discussion on the larger scope of an area public space plan requested by the Mayor’s North Beach Master Plan Steering Committee while sending the area public space plan back to the Steering Committee for clarification of what that committee would like included in the plan. 4. Discuss The Key Development Parameters For The Barclay Plaza Apartments Workforce Housing Project.(March 1, 2017 Commission Item C4A) ACTION The Committee recommended moving forward with amending the prior Barclay Plaza Apartments workforce housing resolution to expand the eligibility to households earning between 80 and 140 percent AMI. The Committee directed staff to wait for the completion of the financial analysis by Concourse Group in order to establish base rents for the Barclay Plaza Apartments. The Committee recommended moving forward with establishing a minimum two-year tenure for workers within the City who wish to reside in the building. The Committee recommended moving forward and including the parking lot and pool area for development to maximize the number of units developed on site; recognizing that the City would prefer that there are good amenities on site. The Committee recommended moving forward with allowing for consideration the Page 3 of 5 inclusion of a commercial accessory use as part of the development proposal to strengthen its financial viability. The Committee directed staff to use the eligible 537 City employees as a sample to calculate family composition in order to decide what mix of units to prefer on-site. 5. Discussion Regarding Transitioning To Non-Gas Powered Leaf Blowers For City Staff And Contractors. (March 1, 2017 Commission Item R9R) ACTION The Committee recommended moving forward with the transition to non-gas powered leaf blowers. Existing gas-powered blowers would continue to be used until they reach the end of their useful life. 6. Discussion Regarding The Maintenance Of Public Bathrooms Citywide. (February 8, 2017 Commission Item C4N) ACTION Item deferred pending direction from the Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee. 7. Discussion Regarding A One Cent (0.01) Food And Beverage Tax Supporting Public Schools Within Miami Beach City Limits. (March 1, 2017 Commission Item R9F) ACTION The Committee recommended amending the FY2017 budget for the Dual Enrollment and Licensed Clinical Social Worker programs that are pending budget appropriation in order to commence in August 2017. Motion made by Commissioner Aleman to find funding for the existing enhancements in FY 2017 budget for the Dual Enrollment and Nurse Initiative programs (current and enhanced); seconded by Commissioner Malakoff. The Committee recommended moving forward with option 6 of the memo to create a non-profit to raise funding for public school education enhancements in Miami Beach. Staff is to work with the City Attorney's Office. Motion made by Commissioner Malakoff to form a 501(c)(3) in the City of Miami Beach to fund public school education enhancements (Option 6); seconded by Commissioner Aleman. The Committee directed staff to work with the Committee for Quality of Education members and Miami Beach public school Parent Teacher Student Associations (PTSAs) to talk to all interested people in the area and identify what enhancements would be proposed for funding from a new revenue source earmarked for education. Staff would then develop a budget for enhancements that do not encroach on the domain of the School Board or supplant School Board funding and come back to the Committee in order to examine a funding source. Page 3 of 5 inclusion of a commercial accessory use as part of the development proposal to strengthen its financial viability. The Committee directed staff to use the eligible 537 City employees as a sample to calculate family composition in order to decide what mix of units to prefer on-site. 5. Discussion Regarding Transitioning To Non-Gas Powered Leaf Blowers For City Staff And Contractors. (March 1, 2017 Commission Item R9R) ACTION The Committee recommended moving forward with the transition to non-gas powered leaf blowers. Existing gas-powered blowers would continue to be used until they reach the end of their useful life. 6.Discussion Regarding The Maintenance Of Public Bathrooms Citywide.(February 8, 2017 Commission Item C4N) ACTION Item deferred pending direction from the Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee. 7. Discussion Regarding A One Cent (0.01) Food And Beverage Tax Supporting Public Schools Within Miami Beach City Limits. (March 1, 2017 Commission Item R9F) ACTION The Committee recommended amending the FY2017 budget for the Dual Enrollment and Licensed Clinical Social Worker programs that are pending budget appropriation in order to commence in August 2017. Motion made by Commissioner Alemán to find funding for the existing enhancements in FY 2017 budget for the Dual Enrollment and Nurse Initiative programs (current and enhanced); seconded by Commissioner Malakoff. The Committee recommended moving forward with option 6 of the memo to create a non-profit to raise funding for public school education enhancements in Miami Beach. Staff is to work with the City Attorney’s Office. Motion made by Commissioner Malakoff to form a 501(c)(3) in the City of Miami Beach to fund public school education enhancements (Option 6); seconded by Commissioner Alemán. The Committee directed staff to work with the Committee for Quality of Education members and Miami Beach public school Parent Teacher Student Associations (PTSAs) to talk to all interested people in the area and identify what enhancements would be proposed for funding from a new revenue source earmarked for education. Staff would then develop a budget for enhancements that do not encroach on the domain of the School Board or supplant School Board funding and come back to the Committee in order to examine a funding source. Page 4 of 5 The Committee directed staff to work with the City Attorney's office to look at renewals of vendor contracts, franchises, or licenses where the City could require or request that the vendor provide public benefits for educational enhancements in Miami Beach schools, such as Waste Hauler's contracts currently provide. The Committee directed staff to come up with a visionary plan for option 3 of the memo, dedicated millage for Public Education, and bring back to the Finance and Citywide Projects Committee to consider. The Committee recommended moving to full Commission to provide a resolution to help Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) with legislative priorities to increase funding for both the early education (VPK program) and per student K-12 funding allocation from the State. Motion made by Commissioner Aleman to provide a resolution to support M-DCPS legislative priorities including early childhood programs (VPK) and per child funding; seconded by Commissioner Arriola. 8. Discuss Engaging In A Pilot Program With A Cost Reduction Consultant. (March 1, 2017 Commission Item C4N) ACTION The Committee directed staff to work with departments to identify any other potential areas that can be looked at by a cost reduction consultant and bring those back to a future Committee meeting to provide further direction. 9. Discussion Of The Issuance Of New Money And Refunding Water And Sewer Revenue Bonds. (March 17, 2017) ACTION The Committee recommended proceeding with the issuance of new money and refunding the Series 2000 Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds. 10. Discussion Of The Issuance Of New Stormwater Revenue Bonds. (March 17, 2017) ACTION The Committee recommended proceeding with the issuance of new Stormwater Revenue Bonds. 11. Discussion Regarding Proposed Interceptor Garage At 1623 West Avenue (Lot No. P23). (September 27, 2016 Commission Item R9E)(Continued From September 14, 2016 Commission Item R9AA) ACTION Item not heard. No action was taken. Page 4 of 5 The Committee directed staff to work with the City Attorney’s office to look at renewals of vendor contracts, franchises, or licenses where the City could require or request that the vendor provide public benefits for educational enhancements in Miami Beach schools, such as Waste Hauler’s contracts currently provide. The Committee directed staff to come up with a visionary plan for option 3 of the memo, dedicated millage for Public Education, and bring back to the Finance and Citywide Projects Committee to consider. The Committee recommended moving to full Commission to provide a resolution to help Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) with legislative priorities to increase funding for both the early education (VPK program) and per student K-12 funding allocation from the State. Motion made by Commissioner Alemán to provide a resolution to support M-DCPS legislative priorities including early childhood programs (VPK) and per child funding; seconded by Commissioner Arriola. 8. Discuss Engaging In A Pilot Program With A Cost Reduction Consultant.(March 1, 2017 Commission Item C4N) ACTION The Committee directed staff to work with departments to identify any other potential areas that can be looked at by a cost reduction consultant and bring those back to a future Committee meeting to provide further direction. 9. Discussion Of The Issuance Of New Money And Refunding Water And Sewer Revenue Bonds.(March 17, 2017) ACTION The Committee recommended proceeding with the issuance of new money and refunding the Series 2000 Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds. 10. Discussion Of The Issuance Of New Stormwater Revenue Bonds.(March 17, 2017) ACTION The Committee recommended proceeding with the issuance of new Stormwater Revenue Bonds. 11. Discussion Regarding Proposed Interceptor Garage At 1623 West Avenue (Lot No. P23).(September 27, 2016 Commission Item R9E)(Continued From September 14, 2016 Commission Item R9AA) ACTION Item not heard. No action was taken. Page 5 of 5 12. Discussion To Explore Placing Cameras On Every Corner Of The MXE (Mixed Use Entertainment) District And On The Beachwalk, And Installing Emergency Activation Boxes Along The Beachwalk. (March 1, 2017 Commission Item C4P) ACTION Item not heard. No action was taken. 13. Discuss An Arrangement With Sabrina Cohen Foundation For The Construction And Operation Of An Adaptive Fitness Center At A Portion Of The 53rd Street Parking Lot With Direction To Staff To Do Outreach To The Buildings Immediately Adjacent. (March 22, 2017 Commission Item C4B) ACTION Item not heard. No action was taken. Page 5 of 5 12. Discussion To Explore Placing Cameras On Every Corner Of The MXE (Mixed Use Entertainment) District And On The Beachwalk, And Installing Emergency Activation Boxes Along The Beachwalk.(March 1, 2017 Commission Item C4P) ACTION Item not heard. No action was taken. 13. Discuss An Arrangement With Sabrina Cohen Foundation For The Construction And Operation Of An Adaptive Fitness Center At A Portion Of The 53rd Street Parking Lot With Direction To Staff To Do Outreach To The Buildings Immediately Adjacent.(March 22, 2017 Commission Item C4B) ACTION Item not heard. No action was taken.