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CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
Office of the City Manager
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From:
Mayor David Dermer and
Members of the City Commission
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BOARD AND COM ITTEE BIANNUAL REPORTS
Date: August 6, 2002
To:
Subject:
Pursuant to City code 2-22(13)- ''The chairperson or his designee shall biannually submit a
completed written report form, supplied by the City Administration, to the City Commission and City
Manager..."
Attached, for your perusal, are the reports submitted to the City Clerk's Office.
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cc: Christina Cuervo, Assistant City Manager
Mayra Diaz Buttacavoli, Assistant City Manager
Robert Middaugh, Assistant City Manager
Robert Parcher, City Clerk
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BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT FORM - PAGE 1 OF 3
BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: ART IN PUBLIC PLACES (AiPP)
CHAIRPERSON: POLA REYDBURD
CITY LIAISON: flAMES OUINLAN
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD SINCE
lanuarv 01 . 2002 (r;)
ACTIVITIES:
The Art in Public Places mission Is to contribute to the enhancement of urban design
through the creation of artwork that creates a sense of place, Improve the visual
environment for the citizens of Miami Beach.
The AiPP Committee reviews and recommends acceptance and placement of proposed
public art donations, commissions new works of public art through competitions, and
recommends legislation concerning publiC art in the city.
The Art in Public Places Program is funded by 1.5 % of the construction budget of new
city-owned or additions to city-owned buildings, and of Joint public/private ventures.
The Art In Public Places Fund Is used to secure artistS for design expertise and to create
public artworks within a broad range of capital Improvements projects.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Notified CIP office of public art program incentives and urged them to instruct all
architects to take into consideration in all project design phases.
Drafted Call to Artists for MacArthur Causeway Gateway Project. Meets with Public
Works and Design Review Board. Seeking public/private funding.
Drafted Call to Artists (RPQ/RFP) for Flagler Restoration Project. Meeting bi-monthly
with inkind contributors. Seekin!!: conclusions on Project Scope and Funding.
Completed NEA survey re: Mermaid sculpture for assessment award.
Belle Isle pathway project put on hold due to lack of funding. Artist paid fee for
proposal.
Presented Bayshore Golf Course Lake Project to Design Review Board for support.
Distributed Call to Artists. Seeking private/public partnerships.
Secured contract with artist to commence South Pointe Streetscape Plaza Project.
Referred Rabbi Burstyn plaque proposal to Planning for approval and installation.
Reviewed and made a motion to support 41 st Street Bridge Project design.
Secured contract with artist to commence North Shore Park & Youth Center Project.
Held Flagler Memorial Fundraiser #2; collected private sector contributions; held field
trip to Flagler Museum.
Reviewed design with artist and requested fonnal public hearing from Anny Corps of
Engineers for Miami Channel Mennaid proposal.
Reviewed and made a motion to support Victory Garden project and coordinated short
list of artists for design input.
Coordinated 49 flamingos for temporary sculpture project to support Festival Season.
Accepted lifeguard stands as public art inventory; recommended maintenance program.
Conducted elections.
Staff attended FAPM bi-annual and PAN annual public art conferences.
Initiated Public Art Master Plan process with consultant and CMB departtnents.
FUTURE ACTIVITIES:
Develop Call to Artists for Flamingo Park central quad project.
Develop Call to Artists for Collins Park landmark piece.
Develop formal policy and process for evaluation and selection of CMB and ACE
simultaneous exhibition space.
Install gallery lighting for 4th Floor exhibition space.
Install identification plaques at all previously commissioned artworks.
Create Funds database (appropriation and transfer monitoring).
Create Collection database (Inventory and condition).
Create Project database (pending and in-progress).
Add deaccessioning and artist rights waiver to artist agreement.
Establish temporary outdoor sculpture program with Festival Season incentive.
Research/implement/curate Image projection programmIng to begin wIth ArtBasel.
Secure funding and collaboration to restore Flagler Memorial.
Recommend 5-year Public Art Masterplan to Commission for approval.
Select artist and complete project for Bayshore Golf Course Lake.
Secure funding and seek artist for MacArthur Causeway Gateway Project.
Recommend artist for CIP VIctory Garden project.
Recommend artist for Library construction fence.
Recommend telescope site for Flagler viewing (14th Streetend).
Recommend artist for 41 st Street Bridge signage.
Recommend artist for Marvin Green memorial clock.
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Art in Public Places
MEMBERS
Jim Clearwater, I1ija Mosscrop, Pola Reydburd, Yolanda Sanchez, Debra Scholl, and Merle Weiss
MINUTES
The following notes are minutes from the monthly meeting of the Art in Public Places Committee for the City of Miami
Beach on lanuarv 15. 2002. ACE Conference Room, 555 17th Street, courtyard entrance.
Art in Public Places Committee Members Present:
Jim Clearwater, I1ija Mosscrop, Pola Reydburd, & Merle Weiss
Administration:
James Quinlan, Jody Vargas
Guests:
Michael Wintos
Meeting commenced at 9:10 am
1. Review and discussion of the minutes:
December 18 (no quorum). November 20, 2001 minutes approved.
ACTlON: Notify OP of AiPP recommendation of public art initiative and urge them to Instruct all architects
to take into consideration and follow up.
II. Presentations:
III. Proiects Uodate:
MacArthur Causeway Entry - Welcome Beacon
-Call" draft: in progress. AiPP suggests Miami commit to $$ amount, then request match from City
Commission. FOOT beautification funds may be another source as well as Miami-Dade.
ACTlON:
1) Urge proactive role from I1ija and Jody.
2) Request project response from: URG, OP SaBe (Shockey & Middaugh), City of Miami
(Ivan Rodriguez), and FOOT (ask Middaugh for name)
Streetend Signage (21 t 27)
Seek update from Javier/restroom architect
Aagler Restoration Project
Historic designation hearing set. Action needed prior to June 8. Mirador Developer will adopt a
statue ($20K) and host a fundraiser 2/19. The monument is the dty's -statue of liberty" or tourist
related public art piece. Dade Heritage Trust & MDPL may have restoration funding. City should
match. There was an old Dade County grant for waterway planting and there is a new DERM grant
pending. HMAagler Foundation in Palm Beach may contribute. Goal $2S0. Ilija to review.
ACTlON:
1)
2)
3)
Explore funding options.
Merle to call Lana.
Draft: RFP/Call to Conservators (indude detailed survey, structural &
conservator's assessment.
Uchtenstein Mermaid
NEA survey for assessment awards - to be completed.
Belle Isle Park
Wendy is working on a grant. She would like a fee. Project budget yet to be determined. Park
landscape to begin. Pola approved a fee to be paid of $1000/1500 for the proposal. Lighting,
safety & security (homeland) issues to address.
Belle Isle Pump House
Seek scope of project.
Collins Park
Pending water feature per: Stem by completion of library 03. Indude in masterplan and seek
signature artist for landmark piece. Consider "sculpture on loann program of 5 years and
. incorporate lighting.
ACTION: Request update from Jorge Chartran.
Bayshore Golf Course
Seek aerial photo from Parks/Architect. Get "Calr into Art News, Art in America, and Art Forum.
Seek local rep collaboration.
ACTION: Meet with Hall Fountains.
Masterplan Draft
Indude artist with architect at on-set of OP projects.
South Pointe Streetscape
MOTION: Forward payment to artist of $50,000 down from AiPP and have GO Bond
reimburse from second draw with additional $50,000 for balance due upon completion.
N. Old Business:
Membership Status: Yolanda appointed
Donation Proposals
1) Criteria send to Nick Studds for Britto/Pintree proposal (second time)
Lifeguard stands - meet with Brad Judd
V. New Business:
AiPP to formally recommend Susan Brustman to replace Amy. Send attendance letter to Tiffany.
Meeting Adjourned:
11:15 (MW motioned, 1M seconded)
Next Meeting: The next APPC meeting is will be held Februarv 19. 2002. @ 9:00AM.
These notes represent the authors understanding of events as they occurred. Comments or additions to the meeting
minutes shall be submitted prior to the next meeting.
c: Christina M Cuervo, Assistant City Manager
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Art in Public Places
MEMBERS
Jim Clearwater, I1ija Mosscrop, Pola Reydburd, Yolanda Sanchez, Debra Scholl, and Merle Weiss
MINUTES
The following notes are minutes from the monthly meeting of the Art in Public Places Committee for the City of Miami
Beach on Februarv 19. 2002. ACE Conference Room, 555 17111 Street, courtyard entrance.
Art in Public Places Committee Members Present:
Jim Clearwater, I1ija Mosscrop, Pola Reydburd, Yolanda Sanchez, and Merle Weiss
Administration:
Stacy Kilroy, James Quinlan, and Jody Vargas
Guests:
Roberto DaTorre, Randall Robinson, Su Rudy, Michael Steinbacher, Oaire Tomlin, and Glenn Weiss
Meeting commenced at 9:10 am
I. Review and discussion of the minutes:
January 15, 2002 minutes approved. (JC motioned, MW seconded)
II. Presentations:
Michael Steinbacher presented his project for temporary photo display and sites on Ocean
Drive. AiPP approved the project and encourages the proposer to realize.
Glenn Weiss presented a status report on the public art masterplan. He listed priority
zones for the dty (high, medium, low). Steering Committee #3 to be scheduled prior to
final draft: and presentation to Commission.
Stacy Kilroy, QP planner for mid-beach projects, presented the "41st Street Bridge
Project." AiPP would appreciate being part of the process at the onset of art-related
project planning.
MOTION: MW moved to have AiPP support the project as presented.
JC seconded.
Randall Robinson presented the "Plaza de Espana" community neighborhoods theme
project for Drexel and Espanola Way. The fountain ($900,000) will be donated by Miami
Beach Sister City Almonte, Spain. Funding ($75,000) for construction and maintenance to
be detennined. AiPP approved the project and gave ideas for realization (S Bch service
team input, Coral Gables cultural community funding sources, apprentice educational
component for funding, Spanish Trade Commission Iiaision (JQ).
m. Proiects Uodate:
MacArthur Causeway Gateway Project:
"Call" draft: in review process. JQ encourages welcome beacon theme.
Belle Isle Pathway Project:
AiPP does not wish Wendy write a grant. Pola proposed payment of $1500 stipend for
proposal; committee approved. James concemed about additional funding.
Bayshore Golf Course lake Project:
Jody met with Hall Fountains. ~Call" draft: in review process.
Flagler Restoration Project:
Fundraiser held 2/19. Flagler Museum director encourages return of island to original for
historical significance and funding success.
South Pointe Streetscape & North Shore Park Youth Center:
Artist agreements and down payments pending.
IV. Old Business:
Membership Status: Applicant Susan Brustman has been formally recommended.
Donation Proposals: Staff to request more information for each pending referral from
Community Relations.
V. New Business:
Miami Channel Mermaid Project:
AiPP discussed scale of artwork, prominence of location and impact of project.
MOTION: MW moved to request formal public hearing. 1M seconded.
Meeting Adjoumed: 11:05
Next Meeting: The next AiPPmeeting will be held March 19.2002. @ 9:00AM.
These notes represent the authors understanding of events as they occurred. Comments or additions to the meeting
minutes shall be submitted prior to the next meeting.
c: Christina M Cuervo, Assistant aty Manager
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
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Art in Public Places
MEMBERS
Jim Clearwater, IlijaMosscrop, Pola Reydburd, Yolanda Sanchez, Debra Scholl, and Merle Weiss
MINUTES
The following notes are minutes from the monthly meeting of the Art in Public Places Committee for the City of Miami
Beach on March 19. 2002. ACE Conference Room, 555 17th Street, courtyard entrance.
Art in Public Places Committee Members Present:
I1ija Mosscrop, Pola Reydburd, Yolanda Sanchez, Debra Scholl, and Merle Weiss
Administration:
Stacy Kilroy, James Quinlan, and Jody Vargas
Meeting commenced at 9:08 am
I. Review and discussion of the minutes:
February 19, 2002 minutes approved. (MW motioned, OS seconded)
II. Presentations:
Stacy Kilroy, Sr Capital Projects Planner, presented the opportunity for AiPP involvement with the
~Victory Garden Project" a 65,000 square foot organic garden for South Beach residents. Budget
$100,000, Construction/EoAW. Timeframe 120 days. Opportunities include fencing, signage, and
pathways (pavers & grid). AiPP recommended ~unified design concept from artist at preliminary
stage so that fee can be incorporated in construction budget. Stacy will submit ~scope of elements*
after project kick-off meeting this aftemoon. AiPP will then identify artists for consideration.
AiPP artist short list: Frank Weldi, Carolina Sardi, Alette Simmons
Staff to copy Stacy on Shockey letter
III. Proiects Uodate:
Bayshore Lake Project:
Zero scaping of lake was discussed.
60-70 ft illuminated sculpture fountain/powerful art composition in water desired.
Barbara Neijna was suggested by YS.
Call to Artists to be presented to ORB 4/16.
45-60 days for selection by PAC and completion 12/02.
Funding sources: ($5000 each/Lofts, Public, Chamber, Holocaust Museum)
Pool funds from: Oubhouse, Parks Maintenance Bldg, & Scott Rakow
MacArthur Gateway Project:
~Call* draft in review process. Committee supports welcome beacon theme.
Belle Isle Pathway Project:
Design fee for artist proposal of $1500 submitted to finance.
Project on hold due to funding and location concerns.
Aagler Restoration Project:
Fundraiser held 2/19. $1350 raised. JQ, N, SA, and PR visited the Flagler Museum.
Museum Director recommends return to sundial configuration for historical significance
and grant funding. Historic designation scheduled for Commission 3/20.
South Pointe Streetscape & North Shore Park Youth Center:
Artist agreements and down payments in process.
'N.
Old Business:
Membership Status:
Applicant Susan Brustman has been formally recommended.
Donation Proposals:
Staff to request more information for each pending referral from
Community Relations.
. Masterplan:
Set up Workshop #3
v. New Business:
Miami Channel Mermaid Project:
AiPP discussed scale of artwork, prominence of location and impact of project.
MOTION: MW moved to request formal public hearing. 1M seconded.
Meeting Adjourned: 11:05
Next Meeting: The next AiPP meeting will be held Aori116. 2002. @ 9:00AM.
These notes represent the authors understanding of events as they occurred. Comments or additions to the meeting
minutes shall be submitted prior to the next meeting.
c: Christina M Cuervo, Assistant Oty Manager
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Art in Public Places
MEMBERS
Jim Clearwater, Ilija'Mosscrop, Pola Reydburd, Yolanda Sanchez, Debra Scholl, and Merle Weiss
MINUTES
The following notes are minutes from the monthly meeting of the Art in Public Places Committee for the City of Miami
Beach on ADri116. 2002. ACE Conference Room, S55 17th Street, courtyard entrance.
Art in Public Places Committee Members Present:
Jim Oearwater, Pola Reydburd, Yolanda Sanchez, Debra Scholl, and Merle Weiss
Administration:
James Quinlan & Jody Vargas (ACE), Caroline Defreze (Neighborhood Services), Joyce Meyers (Planning), and
Fred Beckman (Public Works)
Guests:
Milt Montavo (Beautification), Bill Iverson (M-D AiPP), Rubin Tracy (Artist)
Meeting commenced at 9:0 am
I. Review and discussion of the minutes:
March 19, 2002 minutes approved as corrected. (MW motioned, OS seconded)
II. Presentations:
MacArthur Causeway Welcome Signage Project:
AiPP seeking a "work of art and gateway" design. The URS proposal submitted to the City of
Miami, the design of which AiPP had rejected last year, was referred to as an example. Photos of
the LAX airport beacon of light were distributed. Funding partners discussed in order of
contribution potential: PubliC/Private Sectors (Miami Beach - AiPP, PW, ap, Parks), (City of Miami-
AiPP, Port), FOOT, Cruise Une, Chambers, and grants. Monies could be raised by sale of artist
rendering (examples: Christo, Uchtenstein). Denner, Penelas, & Bush to be approached by
lobbyists.
AcnON: Fonn task force for funding and program guidelines. ACE to support. AiPP line item for
$100,000 FY/03. Fred Beckman to establish liaison w/FDOT. Public Works to supply rendering of
site for RFP. Yolanda, Public Works, and MD AiPP to review RFP for parameters of feasibility and
FOOT guidelines.
Miami Channel Mermaid Project:
Rubin Tracy, the artist, presented his proposal to donate twin 50' multi-cultural mennaid statues
with solar powered globe/lights to the Port of Miami. He stated that he was raising private funding
$4M (Audi, Pepsico, Kolter Electric, Cruise Unes, and Estephan Ent.) and has submitted an
application for a pennit with the Anny Corps of Engineers.
AiPP considers the presentation -late in the game" with regard to a public art donation project.
CMB AiPP has a donation policy with guidelines. Public Art has a public forum component for
selection and community acceptance. AiPP continues to recommend a public hearing for consensus
of public opinion for all public art works with regard to appropriateness of project, site, aesthetics,
and artistic merit.
Artist requested individual commentary from each member: DS ~It doesn't move me" YS ~It is not
elegant, it is gaudy," MW "It is not contemporary like Miami, it is Rococo/renaissance Italian," JC "I
don't like it. It is egotistical," PR ~It is off the map - there has been no process."
MOTION: MW moved to recommend a public hearing concerning the Mermaid Project, due to
serious aesthetic concems.
III. Proiects Uodate:
Bayshore Lake Project:
RFP pending.
Belle Isle Pathway Project:
Wischer paid $1500 for design proposal. Project on hold.
~Circle" Project:
L10veras paid 50% down. Artist to coordinate w/construction manager and recreation.
~Corona de Mar" Project:
Fullerton paid 50% down. Plans to be submitted to Construction Manager for permitting.
Flagler Restoration Project:
ACE to meet w/development committee bi-weekly. Draft ~Call for Conservators" pending.
No response to Mayor for public sector funding to date.
Aamingos on the Beach Project:
Approximately 25 sponsors secured to date, another dozen pending. This is a save-the-
day, not a aeate-a-day project for the AiPP temporary public art exhibit program. Merle
to contact Nanette re:promotion.
MacArthur Gateway Project:
RFP draft under review. Committee supports welcome beacon theme.
"Victory Garden"
The artist Carolina Sardi has been recommended by Yolanda Sanchez. Staff to contact
Stacy.
III.
Old Business:
Membership Status:
Donation Proposals:
Masterplan:
Workshop #3 to be scheduled. GW to have draft for review in June.
IV. New Business:
City Hall 4111 Aoor Exhibit Space:
"Homegrown Part I" exhibit on 4111 Aoor of City Hall. ACE to establish policy and process with AiPP
for evaluation and recommendations to curate the 4111 Aoar. YS to review lighting and budget
proposal.
Meeting Adjoumed: 11:05
Next Meeting: The next AiPP meeting will be held Mav 21. 2002. @ 9:00AM.
These notes represent the authors understanding of events as they occurred. Comments or additions to the meeting
minutes shall be submitted prior to the next meeting.
c: Christina M Cuervo, Assistant Oty Manager
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Art in Public Places
MEMBERS
Jim Clearwater, I1ija Mosscrop, Pola Reydburd, Yolanda Sanchez, Debra Scholl, and Merle Weiss
MINUTES
The following notes are minutes from the monthly meeting of the Art in Public Places Committee for the Oty of Miami
Beach on Mav 21. 2002. ACE Conference Room, 555 17th Street, courtyard entrance.
Art in Public Places Committee Members Present:
Jim Clearwater, I1ija Mosscrop. Pola Reydburd, Yolanda Sanchez, Debra Scholl, and Merle Weiss
Administration:
James Quinlan & Jody Vargas (ACE)
Guests:
Milt Montalvo, Laura Jamieson
Meeting commenced at 9:00 am
I. Review and discussion of the minutes:
April 16, 2002 minutes approved.
II. Old Business:
Flamingos on the Beach: LJ gave a full update and accounting of project to be closed at 50
sculptures. Project scheduled for Commission consent S/28. Unveiling scheduled for June 13th.
Elections last conducted 2/00.
MOTION: DS nominated PR to be chair and MW to be Vice-Chair. JC seconded.
Board Membership reflects one vacancy.
ACTION: Staff to request letter of resignation from Amy.
Staff to resubmit letter of recommendation for Susan Brustman.
Miami Channel Mermaid Project.
MW spoke w/Mayor on behalf of AiPP opinion. No notice of public hearing to date.
General consensus is favorable.
Aagler Restoration: Administration to meet every 2nd & 4th Thursday in Public Works Conference
Room. 6/13 meeting to indude MDPL, Dade Heritage, etc. I1ija to partidpate.
III. New Business:
Conflict of Interest/ethiCS
ACTION: Staff to request legal presentation at June meeting.
FAPAA Conference in Key West: JQ attended and was pleased to encounter so many statewide
programs/projects underway and qualified professionals in the field. He returned with valuable
information regarding deasessiong and insurance issues.
ACTION: Staff to forward insurance info to Risk Management.
Staff to incorporate clause into artist agreement.
Water Ways: proposal was well received. Same/similar treatment recommended for beach boxes
and pump houses. AiPP has interest in creating a temporary outdoor sculpture/mural program to
be curated by ArtBasel and function throughout the year using city center as hub and extending like
spokes for walks to garden, greenways, and boardwalk.
ACTION: Staff to refer artist to ArtBasel.
MacArthur Project Design Review: Concept was well received by DRB. They recommend a
"repetitive or processional vertical elements." Teri D'Amico and Ted Baker were assigned as
"ambassadors of the DRB" to be included in the selection committee.
Bayshore Project Design Review: Project was well received. ORB recommends AiPP extend a
.very broad RFP with regard to accessibility and visibility, scale (golfer, driveby) and mass (condo
residents) in such an open landscape. DRB recommends golf course input with regard to windrift,
teeing off, turf maintenance, etc. ORB recommends AiPP revisit public art/pedestrian access
incentives with regard to location. Teri and Ted will also serve as representatives for ORB.
III. Proiects Uodate:
Belle Isle Pathway Project: Project on hold.
"Circle" Project: Uoveras to coordinate workshops w/Parks & Recreation summer camp program.
.Corona de Mar" Project: Fullerton working with Hoffman.
Lifeguard Stands: Architect and ACE met with Property Management to discuss condition. CH 2 to
do story on June 11th. ORB has encouraged AiPP to consider for collection. Artist Barbara Hulanicki
recommended to Property Management for color suggestions for new stand in yard.
MOTION: A motion was made by MW to accept the lifeguard stands in to the public art
collection inventory and recommend the creation of a program for their repair,
restoration, and replacement.
ACTION: Staff to contact artist.
Master Plan: Staff to meet with consultant weekly to finish draft: and final for end of year.
"Victory Garden" Carolina Sardi to be recommended to OP. Staff waiting for layout from Stacy.
Meeting relocated to City Hal for Design Review Board Meeting at 10:00AM.
Next Meeting: The next AiPP meeting will be held June 18. 2002. @ 9:00AM.
These notes represent the authors understanding of events as they occurred. Comments or additions to the meeting
minutes shall be submitted prior to the next meeting.
c: Christina M Cuervo, Assistant aty Manager
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
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Art in Public Places
MEMBERS
Jim Oearwater, I1ija Mosscrop, Pola Reydburd, Yolanda Sanchez, Debra Scholl, and Merle Weiss
MINUTES
The following notes are minutes from the monthly meeting of the Art in Public Places Committee for the aty of Miami
Beach on June 18. 2002. ACE Conference Room, S55 17th Street, courtyard entrance.
Art in Public Places Committee Members Present:
Jim Clearwater, I1ija Mosscrop. Pola Reydburd, Debra Scholl, and Merle Weiss
Administration:
Stacy Kilroy, CIP Office; Joyce Meyers, Planning Dept; Ronnie Singer, Neighborhood Services; Jody Vargas, ACE
Guests:
Neil Fritz, NBDC; Juan A Poleo, URS; Laura Jamieson; Elizabeth Camargo
Meeting commenced at 9:00 am
I. Review and discussion of the minutes:
May 21, 2002 minutes approved. (DS/IM)
II. Presentations:
1) Marvin Green Memorial
Ronnie spoke on behalf of the merits of Marvin Green as a dvic leader in North Beach. Neil spoke on behalf
of the NBDC approval of the proposal to donate a 'whimsical~ clock ($25-40,000 value) at 74th and Ocean
Terrace. Joyce asked for the support of AiPP, the recommendation for artists input, advise on maintenance,
and assistance with implementation. Merle recommended the group review the work of William at the Art
Center.
MOTION:
ACTIONS:
A motion was passed approving the site. (DS/JC)
Staff to forward copy of AiPP donation policy to Planning Dept.
2) Collins Park Ubrary Construction Fence
The CIP project has a 6' chain link fence which will surround the site for up to a year. There is funding to
disguise the fence with vinyl - solid, colors, or images. Debra will contact Lauren with regard to curating
any images or works. The artist Pletra Uebl-Osbome who proposed the 'Water Ways~ project was
recommended.
3) South Pointe Victory Garden
The EDAW/CIP/ADA redevelopment project will be an ADA model with a WWII image, Derby Hotel feel, and
edible plants. There will be an aluminum fence with four panels (poster of the period) to depict the 1940's
work ethic - two with images, two with text. AiPP recommends Carolina Sardi for the fence and Andrew
(local WPA artist) for the panels.
ACTIONS: Staff to forward portfolios and contact artists.
4) 41st Street Bridge
If budget permits, the project would like to include ~artistic signage." Construction ETA Oct/02-Jan{03.
5) Flamingos on the Beach
38 flamingos have been installed on site with 12 more in progress. Exhibit dates are June 13-Sept 6. A list
of titles, artists, and sponsors with a map is on the city website. This first time partnership with the VCA
and the Bureau has generated a civic interest in public art as well as a comraderie and enthusiasm amoungst
the local artists. Implementation of an annual "temporary outdoor sculpture exhibit" for Festival Season
was discussed. Apparently ~animals" are now passee. Other cities have done "treehouses" ~big bugs" and
"ourtdoor furniture." Palm Trees and beach balls were suggested for consideration next year.
III. Old Business:
TV. New Business:
V. Proiects Uodate:
Flagler Restoration Committee meeting bi-monthly. Next scheduled for 6/27 at 5 PM in
City Manager's Large Conference Room.
Add Flagler Restoration to llija's task list.
Add SPSPP ~Corona del Mar" to Debra's project list.
Add NSPYC ~Circle" to Jim's project list.
Meeting adjourned at 10:50 AM.
Next Meeting: The next AiPP meeting will be held Julv 16. 2002 @ 9:00AM.
These notes represent the authors understanding of events as they occurred. Comments or additions to the meeting
minutes shall be submitted prior to the next meeting.
BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT FORM - PAGE 1 OF 3
BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME:
CHAIRPERSON:
CITY LIAISON:
Barrier-Free Environment Committee
Mildred Levenson
Heidi lohnson-Wri2ht. ADA Coordinator
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD SINCE lan 01.2001: 11
ACTIVITIES:
Serve as disability issues-focused public body in advisory capacity to the City of Miami
Beach, its departments, and staff.
Provide insight and perspectives on disability issues to enhance facilities and program
access within the City.
Review and provide input on access accommodations to new City facilities or existing
City facilities undergoing renovations or modifications.
Bring to the City's attention access problems and obstacles, and suggest possible
solutions.
Seek out knowledge and resources on disability matters by inviting professionals from
other disability agencies and organizations to speak to the Committee and share
information.
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FUTURE ACTIVITIES
Continue to provide insight and perspectives on disability issues to enhance facilities and
program access within the City.
Continue to review and provide input on access accommodations to new City facilities or
existing City facilities undergoing renovations or modifications.
Play active role in assisting ADA Office and Environmental Resources staff to develop a
beach access pilot project.
Provide input and feedback regarding access features for pending Atlantic Corridor
Greenway Network project.
Provide input and feedback regarding gardening methods and tools for pending Victory
Garden project.
Provide suggestions for assisting the City in targeting the niche market of disability-
accessible travel and tourism.
Brainstorm and prepare suggested action plans for creative projects and programs to
enhance the City's reputation as a world-class, cutting-edge community for residents and
destination for visitors with disabilities.
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ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Provided suggestions on access at festivals and other events to Special Events staff.
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learned more about the availability of assistive technology from a representative of
South Florida assistive technology organization.
Provided input on Miami-Dade County's Special Transportation Service.
Gave feedback on renovation plans for City facilities, including the 555 and 777
buildings, Byron Carlyle Theater, and the Colony Theater.
Brought items of concern, such as sidewalk impediments, to the attention of the City, for
resolution.
Evaluated ADA sensitivity training materials used to train all new City employees.
Provided input to Code Compliance regarding enforcement of the City's Sidewalk Cafe
Ordinance.
Provided input on access issues to City's Risk Management staff.
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DATE: 6/11/02
BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: Beach Preservation Committee
CHAIRPERSON: Jerry Marsch
CITY LIAISON: Bruce Henderson
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD SINCE: January 2002
Six (6) meetings
ACTIVITY:
The Beach Preservation Committee meets on a monthly basis:
. To review & revise beach concession operations contract between the
City and Boucher Brothers
. Development of Anti-littering campaign for beaches
FUTURE ACTIVITIES:
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
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BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME:
CHAIRPERSON:
CITY LIAISON:
Miami Beach Beautification Committee
Elizabeth Resnick
W. Dale Brvant
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD SINCE Jan 01. 200S 5
ACTIVITY,
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Co-hosted Miami Beach 2002 Arbor Day Celebration
Engaged in a coordinated effort with the Miami Beach Sanitation Dept. to install
additional trash receptacles In needy areas, namely those with no or insufficient
receptacles where litter is regularly observed
AssIsting the community In Identifying and enforclng areas not in compliance with clty
codes that negatively Impact the City's aesthetic
Investigation and monitoring of unslghdy acts or areas
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FUTURE ACTIVITIES
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Host 2002 Annual Beatification Awards
Continue assisting the community In Identifying and enforcing areas not in compliance
with city codes that negatively Impact the City's aesthetic
Continue Investigation and monitoring of unsightly acts or areas
Create a Beautification Committee map Identifying points of Interest and beauty within
Miami Beach
Continue coordinated monitoring of litter control, pressure cleaning of walks, etc.,
namely In high profile/visibility areas
All members were asked by the Chair to bring a list of projects to the August 1 st meeting
they would like the Committee to pursue In the following months
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ACCOMPLISHMENTS,
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Engaged in a coordinated effort with the Miami Beach Sanitation Dept. to install
additional trash receptacles in needy areas, namely those with no or insufficient
receptacles where litter is regularly observed
Pursuit of beautifying the fountain and surrounding area at 20th St. and Alton Road
Investigation and monitoring of unsightly acts or areas
Assisting the community in identifying and enforcing areas not in compliance with city
codes that negatively impact the City's aesthetic
Coordinated monitoring of litter control, pressure cleaning of walks, etc., namely in high
profile/visibility areas (Washington Ave., Alton Road, Ocean Drive, etc.)
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BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
CHAIRPERSON: SCOTT MITCHELL
(TED BERMAN WAS CHAIR IN JAN., 2002)
CITY LIAISON: JORGE GOMEZ. EX-OFFICIO MEMBER
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f/ THE BOARD)
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD SINCE JANUARY, 2002: 6
ACTMTY:
The Board of Adjustment is a quasi-judicial board that hears variance cases and appeals from
administrative decisions. After hearing the applicant and/or a representative present their case,
and after hearing anyone from the public wishing to speak on the matter, the Board members
vote for approval or denial of the application. A super majority of 4 votes is needed to
approve all matters.
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FUTURE ACTMTlES
To continue hearing variance and appeal cases.
Note: The Board of Adjustment also sits as The Flood Plain Management Board, which rules
on variances to the flood plain requirements of the City.
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ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
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From January to June, 2002 the Board heard approximately 45 cases, including
variance and appeal cases, progress reports, and requests for modifications and extensions of
time. The Board also heard continued cases and cases involving introduction of new tenants
at locations that had previously been granted variances for similar operations.
The Flood Plain Management Board heard two cases.
The Board's accomplishments up until now have been limited to adoption of amended
by-laws and holding hearings during its monthly meetings. In those cases where
variances have been granted, stringent conditions have generally been imposed on the
property in an effort to minimize and/or eliminate any detrimental effect the variance(s) might
otherwise have on neighbors and the community in general.
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BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME:
Budget Advisory Committee ( BAC )
CHAIRPERSON:
Larry Herrup
Jose Cruz
CITY LIAISON:
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD SINCE JANUARY 2002
ACTIVITY:
1/8/02 Meeting was regarding:
- Update on Special Events
- Continue discussion on Acquisition of 777 _17th Street Property
1/22/02 Meeting was regarding:
- Discuss FY 01 4th Quarter and FY 02 1 st Quarter Performance Based
Budgeting Report (parks/Landscape, Fire, Parking and Risk Management)
- Update on Resort Tax collection thru December
2/05/02 Meeting was regarding:
- Update on Special Events
- Update on IT Projects
- FY 00/01 Preliminary General Funds results
3/05/02 Meeting was regarding:
- Update on IT Projects
- Update on Resort Tax and Pension Cost
3/19/02 Meeting was regarding:
- FY 2002/03 Fire Department Budget Request
4/02/02 Meeting was regarding:
- FY 2002/03 Police Department Budget Request
4/16/02 Meeting was regarding:
- Discuss FY 03 Police & Fire Pension Contribution
- FY 2002/03 Parking Budget Request
5/14/02 Meeting was regarding:
- FY 2002/2003 Parks and Recreation Budget Request
- FY 2002/2003 City Attorney Budget Request
5/28/02 Meeting was regarding:
- FY 2002/2003 IT Budget Request
- FY 2002/2003 Fleet Management Budget Request
6/25/02 Pending
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FUTURE ACTIVITIES
Review, comment and recommend changes to Perfomances Based Budgeting reports
with department heads.
Review and comment on annual financial statements.
Continue to monitor and work with the IT department on technology cost issues and other
IT programs.
Review medical insurance programs and their effects on the budget.
Review quarterly financial results.
Work with the Commission on their request for BAC reviews.
Respond to and work with the community and the BAC members on financial issues
brought to the Committee.
Continue to work with the administration on the 5-year budget.
Continue to hold annual BAC Public Forum in conjunction with the annual process.
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ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Reviewed and commented on the budget.
Monitored and worked with department heads on Performance Based Budgets goals and
accomplishments.
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Work with the IT department on its Y2K compliance issues.
Worked with the administration to find new ways to earn revenue from nontraditional
sources.
Developed departmental roundtable to review fmancial aspects of the millennium
celebration.
Work with administration on the 5-year budget.
Visited the Police and Fire Departments to gather 1" hand information on their
operations.
Worked on and presented to the Commission the BAC's position on the change in retired
employee pensions benefits.
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BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME:
CHAIRPERSON:
Committee on the Homeless
Jeff Bechdel
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CITY LIAISON:
Olga Vasquez
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NUMBER OF MEnlNGS HRb ~INC( 'lInu~ry 2002 6
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To facilitate. implement and empower the curative philosophy known
as ths continuum of care by recommending to the City COlDOission a
comprehensive strategy on the homeless. In January, 2002, the ;:
Committee submitted a strategic action plan to the City Administrat1o:
that addressea reducing Che homeless population in Miami Beach.
(see attached)
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eo..ittee: nev Chairperson, IlIV _mbere anc! 1IIOBt, 1.mportantly a
lack of co..uaication with the City Adainietrat,lon.
the eo.d.tt.. did DOt tau a poaiti01l. 011. the EDCaaplleDt orc!iD&uce
that -.. passed by tbe Co.-1saion because staff and t.~e AdIIiaistntiol1
Dever brought it to tbe eo.a1ttee.
It 1a fruatrat.1nl that PUot.'Prilject Vicb the Police Depart.1le1l.t that
supplied beds at the Sat.T8tion I.m1 vas an iDit1ative of this eo..1llt
and it ia ~er acknowledged as auch.
The eo..1ttee has ..de repeated att~ts to encour.ls the ad~"f.tr.l~
to I1I.ple our effort. and Won. us of their plana to DO ....U.
We sincerely want to work with them and would welcome any opportunity
to do ao.
At the January 7, 2002 Work.hop pn the Homeless this Committee submit
a three page action pIau (see attached). We have never received a .i
respon.e to that doculll8ut and feel that is offenaiv.. ThadColDlllittee
very pl....d with the performance of the Homeless Coordinator and her
.a.i.tant, but they are not policy or decision makers.
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atteapting to gather . comprebensive list of all tbe services provide
to the hoMleas in lt1ud !each.
OIl JUly 11th, the eo-1ttee bas pl&mled to accompany the Police Depar file
Outreach team to observe their efforts.
W. will continue to rec~11d. to the City Collllllission a comprehel18be
strategy OD the ho.eless.
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CITY Qf MIAMI BEACH HOMELESS STRATEGY. 2001
The city It a participant in the county's Homeless Plan funded by the homeless tax,
HUD grant funds, and other .ources. Expanding the city's succes.ful police pilot
program of outreacb and placement In emergency shelten is necessary not only to
bring Miami Beach .treet homeles.lnto the county's Continuum of Care network,
but Ilso to enable the police, under the rule In the Pottinger case, to make the
required otl'er or.belter to a homeles. penon committing a misdemeanor.
Expanding the availability ohhelter beds wiD also a..i.t the police in reducing the
InOuI. ofhomelu. penon. Into the city. Thi. is the major action component ofthe
propoled homeIeu .trategy for 2002-
ACTION PLA.'I\f 2001
1) Expand the current program ofJO dedicated shelter beds by contracting with existing
providers for a combination of additional shelter, transitional and/or treatment beds that
will maximize the points of entry of Miami Beach homeless into the county Continuum of
Care system. Estimlted cost for aufficient bed capacity: $400,000.' [Requires
CommlulOD dlncdve to City Administration.]
2) Reduce Iverage leugth of stlY in shelter beds by outplacing clients into the network of
ficilities and servicct in the County Continuum of Care system.' [City Administration Ii:
Homela. Trult.]
3) Hire a c:ase manager, (a position already funded by CDBG funds), to coordinate efforts
underwly to assist mentally ill street homeless.. ICity Adminlatratlon.)
4) Reinstate a program modeled on the Travelers Aid Program, to return stranded persons
to their home community. (City Adminlatrltion.]
S) Include a community initiative involving the participation of business, residents, civic
and charitable orgenizations (City Admlniltration.]
6) Prepare and provide information to the public about the services available, and how and
whom to contact. [City AdmlaJstrltiOIl.]
7) Utilize existing fund reservatiOIll for supportive housing to assist chronically homeless
living in Miami Beach. [City AdmlDlstratlon.]
&) Establish I uniform Iystem for aystematically collectins and rcportina to the
Commiuion on outcome. orall initiatiVel funded by the City. [City AdminbtrltioD.]
9) IdentifY the principal lOurccs of funds within the city'. control (categorical and
discretioaary), for which Homeless Program activities are an eligible expenditure. [City
AdmlllistratloD. ]
10) Ask the Committee on Homeles. to facilitate the program, examine the i.sues of the
homeiell in the city in relation to prognun implementation, and recommend a more
comprehensive strategy on the homeless by July 31,200211. [Committee on Homeles.
& City Admlalatratloa.]" Footnote references Sec. 2-161(c), City Code.
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transitional housing 6-9 months, with treatment and rehabilitation); Advanced Cue!
Supported Housing. 8
At present in the county there are in operation approximately 14 Emergency Shelter
facilities, 40 Transitional Housing facilities, and 40 Permanent Housing facilities. In
addition, approximately ten categories of specialized services and assistance are available
through various providers.9 The county's Continuum of Care system is recognized by
HUD as a national model - still undergoing refinement and development. All of its
facilities and services, however, are oversubscribed, which will necessitate additional
funding from a participating municipality pursuant to the county ordinance10 for special
services adapted to its specific implementation strategy - (ex. CMB).
The city's homeless strategy identifies a gap of 56 shelter beds (for individuals) and a case
management treatment gap for 135 cases as high priorities. 11 With the addition of the
shelter and treatment beds proposed, the employment of a case manager, together with
outplacement assistance from the Homeless Trust, the City of Miami Beach will be well-
positioned to make its Homeless Assistance Pilot Program fully operational in 2002.
ICity of Miami Beach Consolidated Plan (1998-2002), Section 4, Homeless Strategy (Continuum
of Care), pp54-60.
2Short-tenn financial aid, supportive services and counseling to families in danger of becoming
homeless. [Strates}', p. 56]
3Miami-Bcach-bucd Outreach Team. (Includes transport to shelters.) [Strategy, p. 56]
.Sbeltcr and Trmsitional Housins provided by the Homeless Trust and service providers.
Funding resources include CMB Emergency Shelter Grant Program funds. [Strategy,p.56]
'ColUlty, supplc:mcntcd by CMS and Housing Authority.
'F.S.212.0306(1)(b)
%wers. duties, functions and responsibilities of the Homeless Trust. Countv Code. Sec. 2-753.
lDade County Community Homeless Plan, Part II.
'luventory ofHomcles& Housins (as of 1/22/01), Homeless Trust Providers Forum. Services
provided include: job traininglemploym.e~ substance abuse treatment; mental health care; housing
placement/prevention; life skills training; outreach; legal services; primary health care; food
distribution; meals served.
lOCOUlltv Ctv!e, Sec. 2-753(e)(2).
lICMB HomeIca Strategy, Continuum or Care Gaps Analysis. Individuals. [p.59].
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-For ex., @$20 per night for dedicated shelter beds and $35 per night for dedicated
transitional/treatment beds the total cost for a year would be $401,500. [20 shelter beds
@$20/night, one year - 5146,000. 20 transitionaL/treatment beds @$35 per night, one
year = $255,500. Total, 5401,500.J [This expands the original Commission authorization
of Dec. 20, 2000 . Commission Memo 955-00.}
"Shelters are intended for maximum stays offrom 7 to 30 days. City staff and providers
should maximize the points of entry into available temporary care facilities, as well as into
the more intensive supportive housing and treatment services available in the Continuum
of Care system.
cServices provided by Douglas Gardens Community Mental Health Center, Miami
Beach, and through the Eleventh Judicial Circuit CriminallMental Health Jail Diversion
Project. [County Court Jail Division - Mental Health Agreement, Nov, 21, 2000 - Post.
booking diversion to community mental health facilities, (CMB Police Department is a
Party to the Agreement.)]
~itv Code, Sec. 2.16l(c): Powers & duties of Committee on the Homeless, authorizes
the committee to examine issues of homelessness and recommend a strategy to the
Commission. Subsec. (b) provides a role for the committee in facilitating the continuum
of care approach.
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY COMMUNITY HOMELESS PLAN
The City', core homeless strategy Is participation in the Condnuum or Care,
implemented by the Miamj.Dade County Homeless Trult pursuant to County
Ordinance)
The action elements of the Miami Beach Homeless Strategy (as listed in its HUD-
mandated Consolidated Plan) are: Prevention2, Outreach3, Shelter and Transitional
Housing4, and Independent Living'. These elements correspond to those of the Miami-
Dade County Community Homeless Plan.
The Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust is the statutory body that makes definitive
recommendations to the County Commission for the use of the county homeless tax
tbnds6. The Trust's powers and duties include: Prepare an annual budget and plan for use
of homeless tax funds, (plus HUD and other federal funds, private fund-raising, etc.);
Award contraas and grants; Develop a community-wide funding plan to implement the
Miami.Dade County Community Homeless Plan; Evaluate results; Submit an annual
report including an audit of all funds received and expended; Monitor, review and evaluate
the homeless usistance services, activities and expenditures of the county and
participating municipalities; Work with service providers to carry out the plan.'
The County Community Homeless Plan consists of a three stage Continuum of Care:
Temporary Care (7-30 days) consisting of shelter and basic support services "to persons
. .. residing in public spaces" - (includes Outreach and Prevention); Primary Care -
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BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: Communitv Develooment Advisorv Committee
CHAIRPERSON:
Todd Narson
CITY LIAISON:
Joanna Revelo. Communitv Develooment Director
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD SINCE JANUARY 2002: 11
ACTIVITY:
The Community Development Advisory Committee (CDAC) meets regularly at least
once a month to discuss program activities funded by Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) funds and/or Emergency Shelter Grants (ESG) funds. During the
planning proposal phase in the early spring, CDAC meetings are held twice a week
every week for between 6 to 8 weeks.
FUTURE ACTIVITIES:
CDAC will nominate and elect a CDAC representative at the Loan Review Committee.
This position became vacant after the resignation of Beth Gopman on April 29, 2002.
CDAC together with the Community Development Division of the Neighborhood
Services Department will present the joint funding recommendations for federal funds
for the 2002/03 fiscal year to the City Commission at the July 31,2002 meeting.
CDAC will collaborate with the Community Development Division of the Neighborhood
Services Department in the completion of the One-Year Action Plan and in reviewing
and approving required amendments and other business as it occurs throughout the
year.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
At the January and February meetings, CDAC conducted nominations and elections of
officers for the 2002 calendar year. Dr. Todd Narson accepted the position of Chair,
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Mr. Harlan Sands accepted the position of First Vice-Chair, Ms. LilliamJanata accepted
the position of Second Vice-Chair, Mr. Mike Brazlavsky accepted to serve as Ex-Officio
at the General Obligation Bond Oversight Committee, and Ms. Beth Gopman accepted
to represent CDAC at the Loan Review Committee.
During this period CDAC collaborated with the Community Development Division in
reviewing 45 grant proposals received for CDBG funds and listening to presentations
for those proposals. At the June 17, 2002 meeting CDAC, met with City Manager, to
discuss funding recommendations for the proposals and came to a consensus that will
be presented to the City Commission at the July 31,2002 City Commission meeting.
CDAC held 11 meetings since January 2002, including a public hearing on February 26,
2002. to listen to citizen's comments on the needs of the community and the distribution
of the federal funds for fiscal year 2002/03.
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BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME:
CHAIRPERSON:
CITY LIAISON:
Convention Center Capital projects
Oversight Committee
Jack Hartley
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Convention Center Advisory Board
Joe Fontana
Christina M. Cuervo
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CHAIRPERSON: David Weider
CITY UAISON: Gus Lopez
Debarment Committee
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BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME:
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
CHAIRPERSON:
RENE GONZALEZ
CITY LIAISON:
THOMAS R. MOONEY, AICP
DATE OF REPORT: JANUARY 2002 through JUNE 2002
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD DURING TmS REPORTING PERIOD: 7
MEETING
DATE
AGENDA PRELIM
ITEMS APPROVED DENIED DISCUSSION CONTINUED EY ALS WORKSHOPS
Jan 2002 5 4 1
Feb 02 4 1 2 1 1
Mar 02 5 3 2
Apr 02 3 3
May 02 7 1 1 3 2
Jun 02 4 1 3
Totals: 28 12 2 6 8 1
Note: Some totals may not match due to some items being removed from the Agenda at the last minute.
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BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME:
FINE ARTS BOARD
CHAIRPERSON: CHERYL lACOBS
CITY lIAISON'~AMES OUINLAN
NUMBER O~ MEETINGS HELD SINCE Jan 01.2002 (~)
ACTIVITY:
The mission of the Fine Arts Board Is to embrace and promote the work of
contemporary visual and culwral artists, enhance the appreciation for the arts In the
community at large, and to provide economic stimulation to under served
neighborhoods.
The Fine Arts Board established the annual Miami Beach Festival of the Arts two-day
outdoor event In 1974, as a showcase for the vfsual arts In the Miami Beach community,
appealing to residents, tourists, local business sponsors, patrons of the arts, and fine arts
exhibitors.
The Office of Arts, Culwre, & Entertainment has housed the Fine Arts Board and
produced the Festival of the Arts since July of 1999. The North Beach Development
Corporation accepted leadership of the event in the Spring of 2002. ACE will assist
NBDC with the production of Festival 2003 during the transitional period. ACE will
continue to be liaison for the Fine Arts Board.
The Festival is held in February each year at the Ocean Terrace streetscape, In the heart
of the North Beach sector of the aty. This site includes an entertainment band shell,
library, and activity center facilities. The North Beach Development Corporation'
provides additional administrative support and Quality of Life funding.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
The 2002 feaOJre design "Miamieyeguy" created by the artist, Kenny Sharf, was a very
successful marketing tool. The image appeared as a wall mural, billboard, bus shelters,
bus siding, postcards, magazine covers, and on cable TV spots.
The event was rained out on the 9th with great weather on the 1 Oth.
The poster signing in the activity center was successful.
The entertainment stage and food court worked well in the SE comer of the streetscape,
however, the artists were disOJrbed by the volume.
The Patron VIP booth worked well adjacent to the stage.
The Patron purchase sales were the same as previous year.
The Children's Gallery and Hands-On artwork at NE comer was successful.
The Condo parking logistics worked well.
The event production will be transltioned to North Beach Development Corp for 2003.
Added new components to artist application.
FUTURE ACTIVITIES:
Update artist application.
Update city webslte festival pages.
Secure event coordinator, PR consultant, Sponsorship consultant, and
Determine site logistics In July.
Consider new applicants to board.
Seek radio sponsor for entertainment.
Canvas North Beach restaurants for food vendors.
Target North Beach business for program ads.
Include exhibiting artist stories In program.
Grow local artist program.
Grow educational component.
Consider new grant funding sources.
CITY OF MIAMI
1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Marisue Beloff
Laura Bruney
Dana Eber
Randie Hofer
Cheryl Jacobs
George T. Neary
MINUTES
Debby Schwanz
Grace Shennan
Chenell Tannure
The following notes are minutes of the monthly meeting of the Fine Arts Board for the City of Miami Beach on
January 10.2002, Ace Conference Room, 555 17th Street. .
Attendees
Fine Arts Board Members:
Guests:
Administration: I
AGENDA
I
MINUTES:
II COMMITTEE REPORTS:
0) Artists: .
1) Entertainment:
2) SDonsors:
3) Youth Gallery:
4) Feature Artist:
5) Local Artists:
6) LOl!:istics:
7) Merchandise:
8) Patrons:
9) Local Prol!:ram:
10) LOl!:istics:
III OLD BUSINESS:
IV NEW BUSINESS:
Meeting adjourned 10:15.
Laura A, Laura B, Dana E, Randie H, Cheryl J, Dena S, Grace S,
Debby S, Chene II T
Laura Jamieson
Jody Vargas
Meeting commenced 9:05 AM.
Minutes from December 13,2001 meeting were approved.
Award ribbons ordered and scheduled for hand out Sat. PM at artist dinner.
$500 discussed for New World Symphony to pay at brunch.
Stu discussed Pandora as potential coffee provider.
Grace will need 100 feet of display panel.
Where to display the "Sun" paintings was discussed. VIP booth considered.
Dana volunteered to recruit local artists from 10 community based galleries.
Tables & chairs etc discussed for fmal rental agreements,
Marisue took inventory and placed order for caps and polos.
Packages to go out w/coupons and parking pass.
10 local art entities to be invited to assign 10 artists. Dana to handle
Roni was asked to mark booth assignments and declined. James to handle.
Monthlv Meetinl!:s 2002 au 9:00 AM: Second Thursdays
3/14,4/11,5/9,6/13,7/11,8/8,9/12,10/10, 11/14, 12/12
Sub-Committee Meetine: au 9:00 AM: Fourth Thursdays (as needed)
These notes represent the author's understanding of events as they occurred. Kindly submit your comments or
additions to the meeting minutes prior to the next meeting.
c: Christina M Cuervo, Assistant City Manager
City Clerk's Office
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139 T: 305-673-75n I F: 305-673-7063
WWW.ci.miami-beach.f1.us
ace@ci.miami-beach.f1.us
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Office of Arts, Culture & Entertainment - Fine Arts Board
MINUTES
The following notes are minutes of the monthly meeting of the Fine Arts Board for the City of Miami
Beach on Januarv 24. 2002. North Beach Activity Center, 7250 Collins Ave.
Attendees
Fine Arts Board Members:
Guests:
Laura A, Laura B, Marisue B, Randie H, Cheryl J, George N, 5u Rudy, G~ce 5,
Chenell T
5tu Weisberg, Network Marketing
Cristina Femandez, NBDC
U Bray, Police
Amy Lutze, Reaeation
Jody Vargas, ACE
Administration:
AGENDA
I
MINUTES:
Meeting commenced 9:10 AM.
Minutes from January 10, 2001 meeting were approved.
II COMMITTEE REPORTS:
1) Artists: Consultant not available to assist on-site (jurying). Cheryl to fill in.
2) Entertainment: Chenell & Laura B have handled all aspects of entertainment program.
Su to assist. CCC inkind ($2000). All checks to be distributed on site. James confinned New
World Symphony Sun. 8-12.
3) SDOnsors: Stu has coordinated all sponsorship logistics and inkind. Cristina to
contact Charter re: QVC/booth.
4) Youth Gallerv: Grace has coordinated all aspects of exhibit/tents.
5) Feature Artist: Scharf arriving on Thurs and available for all activities. Poster signing
from 12-2 each day.
6) Local Artists: Dena has coordinated all aspects of 10 invitations/tents.
7) Loolstlcs:' Bray will dose off St Tropez frontage for parking access .
8) Merchandise: New polos & Caps have been ordered.
9) Patrons: Patron VIP area/tent by stage (w/refreshments) was discussed.
10) Public Relations: Laura J to coordinate VIP Invites & ribbon cutting w/NBDC and press.
11) Loalstlcs: Free parking (79-87) and limited (73/CoI). Maggie to coordinate Rec
Shuttle (8am - 8pm) signage and ADA. Stu to coordinate free Miami Tour bus (CoIl17-73)
Amy to coordinate fadlity staff & golf carts.
MOTION: TO KEEP STAGE AND ENTERTAINMENT AT SOUTH ARBOR. .
(GN moved, LA seconded) Staff to infonn NBDC and copy StTropez.
m OLD BUSINESS:
IV
NEW BUSINESS:
Meeting adjourned 11:15
DATES TO NOTE:
After Action Festival Retreat:
MonthlY Meetlnos 2002 (il) 9:00 AM:
5ub-Committee Meetino (il) 9:00 AM:
April 201h @ Byron Carlyle
2nd Thursdays 5/9, 6/13, 7/11, 8/8, 9/12, 10/10, 11/14, 12/12
41h Thursdays (as needed)
Kindly submit your comments or additions to the meeting minutes prior to the next meeting.
c: Christina M Cuervo, Assistant City Manager
City Cierk's OffIce
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
Office of Arts, Culture & Entertainment
Laura Apte
Marisue Beloff
Laura Bruney
Dana Eber
Fine Arts Board
Cheryl Jacobs
Randie Hofer
George T. Neary
Su Rudy
Debby Schwartz
Grace Sherman
Chenell Tannure
MINUTES
The following notes are minutes of the monthly meeting of the Fine Arts Board for the City of Miami Beach on
ADril 20. 2002. at the NBDe, 500 71st Street, Byron Carlyle Conference Room.
.
Attendees
Fine Arts Board Members:
NBDC:
Guests:
Administration:
Laura B, Dana E, Cheryl J, Su R
Neil Fritz, Christina Femandez
Laura Jamieson, Stu Weisberg
James Quinlan, Jody Vargas
Meeting commenced 10:00 AM.
DISCUSSION mMS:
Fine Arts Board (FAB)
Role: Festival policy decisions II direction, project budget review II approval
ACE staff reported the history of the "Music and Fine Arts Board," formed in 1962 with the mission of "encouraging
and developing cultural programs with the objective of making the community a recognized leader in the state of
Rorida in the field of Fine Arts." The Festival came about as a project in 1974, to "embrace and promote the work of
contemporary visual and cultural artists, enhance the appreciation for the arts in the community at large, and to
proVide economic stimulation to under served neighborhoods in Miami Beach." The Fine Arts Board currently has 14
members, 2 each to be appointed by mayor and commissioners.
City of Miami Beach (CMB)
Role: festival Sponsor
The Oty Manager has recommended NBDC become the fiscal agent and production coordinator of the event
North Beach Development Corp (NBDe)
Role: New Project Administrator
NBDC Is a nonprofit development organization dedicated to promoting the economic and physical revitalization of
North Beach. Festival of the Arts at Ocean Terrace in North Beach Is the signature event for North Beach and will
become the landmark for the North Beach marketing season starting with the Stone Crab Festival in the fall through
the Byron Carlyle Performing Arts Festival in the Spring.
Arts, Culture II Entertainment (ACE)
Role: Transition Vear Assistance, Staff to City Board
ACE will assist with the transition to NBDC for production of the 2003 event ACE will provide staff liaison assistance
to the board with public notification of meetings and attendance records (JGP/CM 10-1996/Ref#308 2-27-02). ACE
will also provide transitional year consultation on logistics, marketing, and administrative issues.
festival of the Arts (FEST)
Discussion and recommendations
2003 dates to be February 8 & 9,2003.
Highlight "Fine Crafts" for 2003
Seek national aaft: assoc. mailing list - speak w/Pat Lowenstein
Add "Fine Folk Art of the Americas" (handmade intem1 aafts) to applicati,on - speak w/diplomatic corps
Add "artist incentives" to artist application
Enhance local artist program with "Outsider Art:' - speak wTamara Hendershot
Seek arts & craft supplier sponsors/demonstration booths - -Hands on for Adults" w/tools
Seek international/tourism sponsor booths
Seek -Fine Jewelry" juror - speak w/Jane Goodman
Improve jury pool for fall selection and event on-site
Seek radio sponsor for (WLRN/LOVE 94) promotion and audio - eliminate stage (classical/jazz mix)
Enhance Goldcoast roaming street perfonnance program
Improve Patron Program incentives & VIP tent w/beverages and round-the-clock board member
Add Ubrary to layout - use for poster unveiling, newsletter, calendar, exhibit space/chalk art/mural
Increase children's area hands-on program
Resolve St Tropez/parking early on
Seek events coordinator (NBDC) and proposals for sponsorship & PR/grant writing
Suggested Poster Artists for 2003: Christo, Oscar Lakeman, Noel, & Michael McKever
Secure 03 public funding: NBDC Quality of ute $45,000, CMB Resort Tax $40,000
Possible 03 public funding: CAC/VCA Cultural Tourism, County/FEST
Potential title sponsor: Arvida
Grow board membership & commitments
OLD BUSINESS
Merchandise inventory and storage needs were discussed.
NEW BUSINESS
ABC will hold wor'kshlp on -Word of Mouth Marketing" May 14111, from 9-12 at the Miami Herald. Julie Peeler to speak.
Meeting adjourned 1:15 PM
Next Meeting to be held:
Thursday, May 16, @ 5:30 PM
500 71- Street
NBDC conference at the Byron Carlyle
May 16 Agenda:
Bect officers 02/03
Review attendance and vacancy status (replace Shennan & Stewart)
Detennine monthly meetings to be advertised: 3rd Thursdays @ 5:30 PM (7)
Select 2003 Poster Artist
Approve 2003 Artist Application and Artist Recruitment Ads
Review proposals:sponsorshlp (Network Marketing)
PR, coordination & grants (S Beach PR) proposals
Graphic design (Trlnanes)
These notes represent the author's understanding of events as they occurred. Kindly submit your comments or
additions to the meeting minutes prior to the next meeting.
c: Christina M Cuervo, Assistant City Manager
City Oerk's Office
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
Office of Arts, Culture & Entertainment
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Laura Apte Cheryl Jacobs
Marisue Beloff Randie Hofer
Laura Bruney George T. Neary
Dana Eber Su Rudy
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Debby Schwartz
Grace Sherman
O1enell Tannure
MINUTES
The following notes are minutes of the monthly meeting of the Fine Arts Board for the City of Miami Beach on
Mav 16. 2002. at the NBDC, 500 7151 Street, from 6-7 PM in the Byron Carlyle Conference Room.
Attendees
Fine Arts Board Members:
NBDC:
ACE:
Laura A, Laura B, Dana E, O1ris I, Su R, Debbie S
O1ristina Femandez
Jody Vargas
Meeting commenced 6:00 AM.
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
No quorum, no vote
Vacandes: (2)
New memj)ers: (2) Leigh Alvarez, Jeanette Varela
Reappointments: (1) Grace Sherman
Suggested annual meeting calendar: Total Annual Meetings (13) to be held and attendance required (9
of 13 = 66%): January (2), February (2 - event), March (1 - retreat), April (1), May (1), June (0),
July (1), August (0), September (1), October, (1), November (2), December (1)
Suggested meeting dates: 2nd & 4111 Thursdays
Suggested meeting times: 9-10 AM, 12-1 or 6-7 PM
Suggested poster artists 2003 (4): Best of Miami Artist annually, McKever, Noel, Sid Daniels
Suggested poster artist 2004: Peter Max
June Agenda Items:
? enter Sunshine Artist Poster Contest?
mail out artist/vendor applications 2003
select 03 poster artist
vote on annual calendar of dates and times
Meeting acljoumed
Next Meeting to be held:
Thursday, June 20111, 0 9:00 AM
500 711t Street
NlDe conference at the Byron Carlyle
These notes represent the author's understanding of events as they occurred. Kindly submit your comments or
additions to the meeting minutes prior to the next meeting.
c: O1ristlna M Cuervo, Assistant Oty Manager
Oty Oerk's Office
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
Office of Arts, Culture & Entertainment
1700 Convention Center Drive. Miami Beach, FL 33139
T: 305-673-75n / F: 305-673-7063/ www.ci.miami-beach.fl us
Fine Arts Board
MINUTES
.
The following notes are minutes of the monthly meeting of the Fine Arts Board for the Oty of Miami Beach on
June 20. 2002. at the NBDe, 500 7151 Street, in the Byron Carlyle Conference Room.
Attendees
Fine Arts Board Members:
NBDC:
ACE:
Guest:
Laura B, Marisue B, Randie H, Chris I, Cheryl J, Su R, Debbie S
Christina Femandez
Jody Vargas
Laura Jamieson
Meeting commenced 9:00 AM.
DISCUSSION mMS
Members to be polled for status.
Members to seek new applicants for recommendation in August and appointment in September.
Board applications on internet.
Letter of member requirements to be distributed to all board members.
Committee signup to be completed.
Public Relations and Sponsorship agreements out to bid w/NBDC.
NBDe to look into VCA, and county/state Festivals grants.
Local Artist Program can accommodate 10 artists. Invitations will be sent to: SFAC, One Ear Society,
Wallflower Gallery, Bakehouse, Art South, New World School, Locust Project, Arts in North Beach,
Meisom Project, and Beach High VISual Arts (DASH).
MOTIONS
Approved:
Meeting dated to be 30d and 4111 Thursdays accordingly
Meetings required, 9 of 14 = 66%
Meetings to be held: January (2), February (2 - event), March (1 - retreat), April (1), May (1),
June (1), July (1), August (0), September (1), October, (1), November (2), December (1)
Poster Artist 2003: McKever (6 in favor 1 opposed)
Recommendation for 20Q4-Sid Daniels, 2005-Noel
Approved:
COMMITTEE REPORTS
ArtIsts
Food & Drink
Special Events
entertainment
PatronS/Sponsors/Volunteers
Merchandise
logistics
July Agenda Items:
Logistics
Local art representation
Poster Artist designs
Meeting adjourned at 10:30 AM
Next Meeting to be held:
Laura A, Dana
Laura A
Chris
Su Rudy
Debby
Cheryl & Cristina
Consultants
Radio station sponsor
Membership
Thursday, 11, @ 9:00 AM
These notes represent the author's understanding of events as they occurred.
Kindly submit your comments or additions to the meeting minutes prior to the next meeting.
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Assistant to the City Clerk
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Carlos Da Cruz,
Assistant to the Director
SUBJECT: BOARD AND COMMlllEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT
Please find attached copy of subject report related to Golf Advisory Committee, the report for the
Beautification Committee and Youth Center Advisory Board have already been submitted. The
Parks & Recreation Facilities Board report will follow.
cc: Kevin Smith, Director of Parks & Recreation
Sugar Firtel, Assistant Director, Recreation Division
John Oldenburg, Assistant Director, ParkslLandscape Maintenance Division
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BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: Golf Advisory Board
CHAIRPERSON: Scott Lipman
CITY LIAISON: Kevin Smith
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD SINCE January 01, 2002 = 6
ACTIVITY:
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The mission of the Golf Advisory Board shall be to oversee the functionality of
the three City Golf Courses, review observations and make recommendations, as
appropriate to the Administration.
The duties of the Board shall be:
(1) Make studies and reports to the City Commission and the City Manager
on all matters pertaining and relating to the use and operation of the City's
Golf Courses and recommendations for the improvements thereof.
(2) Make such recommendations on all matters concerning the use and
operations of such municipal golf courses as it may seem desirable and
appropriate, and to transmit the same to the City Manager and City
Commission for such action as the City Manager and the City
Commiss!on shall deem appropriate.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
The primary responsibilities of the Golf Advisory Board since January 02 have
focused on the monitoring the construction of the Bayshore Golf Course.
Additionally, the Board has tracked the progress of the Clubhouse and related
facilities. At each meeting the Board has been provided a progress update of
related activities and has conducted site visits at Bayshore as well as the status
of the Normandy Shores improvements. The Members have worked with the
Administration to monitor the progress of the construction and at this time find it
to be in accordance with the concept presented to them and are pleased with the
progress to date.
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The Board has also monitored PCM (Professional Course Management)
I operations of the Normandy Shores Golf Course. The Board and representatives
of PCM meet at the regularly established Golf Advisory Board meetings to
discuss the current conditions of the golf course, obtain play related status
reports and provide general input as to their observations, expectations and level
of satisfaction with PCM. At this time the Board has expressed a high degree of
i satisfaction with the on-going improvements PCM is making in the quality,
condition and appearance of the Normandy Shores Golf Course, the level of
customer service of PCM and the commitment made by Professional Course
Management to provide a better golf product to our residents and tourists.
The salient points the Golf Advisory Board has focused on for the last 6 months
have been:
1) The construction of the Bayshore Golf Course.
2) The status of the clubhouse and related facilities.
3) The establishment of fees for play (including daily play for residents and
non-residents & memberships), considerations to be given to the resident
golfers and the blend of fees and City contributions needed to address
operational expenses.
4) The need for a fence and living hedge around the Bayshore Golf Course
to ensure the safety and security of the players and residents, to maintain
the quality of the course and to enable the City to generate the revenues
necessary'to address the operational expenses, cover debt service.
FUTURE ACTIVITIES:
In the next 6-month period the Golf Advisory Board will:
1) Continue to monitor the completion of the golf course and the construction
of the clubhouse, maintenance facility, cart barn and restrooms on the
course.
2) Work with the Administration to finalize green fees and other rates into a
comprehensive package for the opening of the Bayshore Golf Course in
December of 2002.
3) Discuss the option of changing the name of the course to better fit the new
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4) Assist in monitoring the PCM Agreement for the management of the
Bayshore course as well as the operational lease for Normandy Shores
Golf Course.
5) Participate in/ monitor the progress of the Normandy Shores Golf Course
Renovation project.
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Maria Martinez
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DATE: July 3, 2002
SUBJECT: BOARD AND COMMITTEE BI-~-UAL REPORT
Please find attached copy of subject report related to Golf Advisory Committee, the report for the
Beautification Comminee and Youth Center Advisory Board have already been submitted. The
Parks & Recreation Facilities Board report will follow.
cc: Kevin Smith, Director of Parks & Recreation
Sugar Firtel, Assistant Director, Recreation Division
10hn Oldenburg, Assistant Director, ParkslLandscape Maintenance Division
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CHAIRPERSON: Scott Lipman
CITY LIAISON: Kevin Smith
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD SINCE January 01, 2002 = 6
ACTIVITY:
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The mission of the Golf Advisory Board shall be to oversee the functionality of
the three City Golf Courses, review observations and make recommendations, as
appropriate to the Administration.
The duties of the Board shall be:
(1) Make studies and reports to the City Commission and the City Manager
on all matters pertaining and relating to the use and operation of the City's
Golf Courses and recommendations for the improvements thereof.
(2) Make such recommendations on all matters concerning the use and
operations of such municipal golf courses as it may seem desirable and
appropriate, and to transmit the same to the City Manager and City
Commission for such action as the City Manager and the City
Commiss\on shall deem appropriate.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
The primary responsibilities of the Golf Advisory Board since January 02 have
focused on the monitoring the construction of the Bayshore Golf Course.
Additionally, the Board has tracked the progress of the Clubhouse and related
facilities. At each meeting the Board has been provided a progress update of
related activities and has conducted site visits at Bayshore as well as the status
of the Normandy Shores improvements. The Members have worked with the
Administration to monitor the progress of the construction and at this time find it
to be in accordance with the concept presented to them and are pleased with the
progress to date.
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I' discuss the current conditions of the golf course, obtain play related status I
reports and provide general input as to their observations, expectations and level i
I of satisfaction with PCM. At this time the Board has expressed a high degree of I
satisfaction with the on-going improvements PCM is making in the quality, I
condition, and appearance of the Normandy Shores Golf Course, the level of 1
customer service of PCM and the commitment made by Professional Course
Management to provide a better golf product to our residents and tourists. '
The salient points the Golf Advisory Board has focused on for the last 6 months
have been:
1) The construction of the Bayshore Golf Course.
2} The status of the clubhouse and related facilities.
3) The establishment of fees for play (including daily play for residents and
non-residents & memberships), considerations to be given to the resident
golfers and the blend of fees and City contributions needed to address
operational expenses.
4) The need for a fence and living hedge around the Bayshore Golf Course
to ensure the safety and security of the players and residents, to maintain
the quality of the course and to enable the City to generate the revenues
necessary to address the operational expenses, cover debt service.
FUTURE ACTIVITIES:
In the next 6-month period the Golf Advisory Board will:
1} Continue to monitor the completion of the golf course and the construction
of the clubhouse, maintenance facility, cart barn and restrooms on the
course.
2) Work with the Administration to finalize green fees and other rates into a
comprehensive package for the opening of the Bayshore Golf Course in
December af 2002.
3) Discuss the option of changing the name of the course to better fit the new
image
4) Assist in monitoring the PCM Agreement for the management of the
Bayshore course as well as the operational lease for Normandy Shores
Golf Course.
5) Participate in/ monitor the progress of the Normandy Shores Golf Course
Renovation project.
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BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME:
mSTORIC PRESERV A nON BOARD
CHAIRPERSON:
MITCH NOVICK
CITY LIAISON:
THOMAS R. MOONEY, AICP
DATE OF REPORT: JANUARY 2002 through JUNE 2002
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD DURING THIS REPORTING PERIOD: 9
MEETING
DATE
AGENDA . PRELIM
ITEMS APPROVED DENIED DISCUSSION CONTINUED EV ALS WORKSHOPS
Jan 2002 8 4 1 2 1
Feb 02 11 7 1 3 1
Mar 02 14 12 1 1
Apr 02 12 6 1 2 3 1
May 02 13 8 3 2 1
Jun 02 12 6 2 3
Totals: 70 43 2 11 13 3
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Submitted: May 23, 2002
BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME:
CHAIRPERSON:
LOAN REVIEW COMMITTEE
JAMES GLEASON
CITY LIAISON: MIGUELL DEL CAMPILLO. HOUSING DIR.
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD SINCE Januarv 1.2002: 3
ACTIVITY:
The Committee reviewed seven (7) applications for the Multi-Family Housing Rehabilitation
Program and the HOME Program. Six (6) of the seven (7) applications were recommended by
the Committee.
FUTURE ACTIVITIES:
The Committee plans to meet monthly, except for August, in which no meeting is scheduled.
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ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
See "Activities" Above.
FUTURE ACTIVITIES:
The Committee plans to meet monthly, except for August, or as required for the balance of the
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BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: Marine Authority
CHAIRPERSON: Ira Nusbaum (for this reporting: period). Stuart Reed as of June
2002.
CITY LIAISON: Eric Wardle
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD SINCE JaB 01.200A
Fifteen (15) since January 1, 20Q;P.
ACTIVITY'
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Reviews applications for occupational licenses for businesses which have an
impact on the
marine enviornment in Miami Beach. Makes recommendations concerning the
approval
of these applications. Makes recommendations to the City Manal!:er and City
Commission concerning any marine related issue which may have an impact on
the City.
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FUTURE ACTIVITIES
Same as listed above.
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ACCOMPLISHMENTS'
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Reviewed auulications for all marine related businesses to ensure the safety of the
customers as well as the safety and quality of life for the residents and business of
the
City. Has made recommendations concerning the contract for the City Beach
concession, beach rules and regulations and new types of watersport activity.
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CITY LIAISON:
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June 10, 2002, Larger Projects panel meeting recommended awards
Academy for Better Communities .0-
Arts for LearninglMiami 7,000
Center for Yiddish Culture 5,500
Creative Camps -0-
Entertainment Industry Incubator 6,000
Fantasy Theatre Factory 7,500
Florida Dance Association 12,000
Florida Grand Opera 6,000
Florida Philharmonic 7,500
IFE ILE 5,500
Louis Wolfson II Florida Moving Image Archive 7,500
Maximum Dance Company 7,500
Miami Beach Festival of the Arts .0-
Miami Beach Film Society .0-
Miami Bach Society 4,000
Miami Children's Chorus 6,000
Miami Children's Museum -0-
Miami Contemporary Dance Company 3,000
Miami Ught Project 7,500
Miami Symphony Orchestra -a-
Momentum Dance Company 7,500
Rhythm Foundation 10,000
Story Theater 6,000
Tigertail Productions 7,000
June 11, 2002, Smaller Projects panel meeting recommended awards
Center for Emerging Art 7,000
Children's Cultural Coalition 8,500
Creative Content Foundation .0-
Dance Arts Foundation 9,000
Dance Esaias 7,000
Edge Theater 8,500
Greater Miami Youth Symphony 4,500
Jelly Bean Sprouts - Kids Workshops -0-
Miami Dance Machine .0-
Miami Wor1d Percussion Orchestra 4,000
South Florida Composers Alliance 7,000
South Florida Youth Symphony .0-
June 12, 2002, Anchors panel meeting recommended IlWlIrd.
ArtCenterlSouth Florida pending review
Bass Museum 24,800
Concert Association 24,800
Jewish Museum 24,800
Miami Design Preservation League (MDPL) 24,800
Miami City Ballet 24,800
New Wor1d Symphony (NWS) 24,800
WoIfsonian - FlU 24,800
June 14, 2002, Resident panel meeting recommended IlWlIrds
Miami Beach Garden Conservancy 10,000
IROKO 9,000
Gold Coast Theater 9,000
South Beach Chamber Ensemble 7,000
Mid Eastern Dance Ensemble 7,000
Arts at St. Johns 6,000
Miami Beach Hispanic Community Center 5,500
Bridge Theater 5,500
Center for Folk and Community Art 3,000
IFPlMiami 3,000
Dance Now! Ensemble 3,000
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BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME:
NUISANCE ABATEMENT BOARD
CHAIRPERSON:
DAVID ALSCHULERlSTEVEN HERTZ
CITY LIAISON: LISA MARTINEZ
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD SINCE Jan 01. 2002
ACTIVITY:
NONE
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FUTURE ACTIVITIES
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ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
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BOARD OR COMMITIEE NAME: General Obligation Bond Oversight Committee
CHAIRPERSON: Mayor David Dermer
CITY LIAISON: Tim Hemstreet. CIP Director
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD SINCE Jan 01. 2002: 6
ACTIVITY:
. Monthly meetings are held and televised
. Status report on all projects are presented
. Funding recommendations and/or appropriations are discussed
. Proposed contract amendments are reviewed
. Community Meetings are summarized
. Upcoming Workshop and Community Meeting dates are presented
FUTURE ACTIVITIES
Continued oversight/recommendations regarding projects funded by the 1999 General
Obligation Bond.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
The Committee provides continual oversight and review of all projects funded by the
1999 General Obligation Bond. The Committee continues to analyze the status of each
project and offer recommendations on policy issues and funding appropriations.
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BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: Parks and Recreational Facilities Advisory
Board
CHAIRPERSON: Gary Heffner
CITY LIAISON: Kevin Smith
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD SINCE January 02: 6
ACTIVITY:
The Parks and Recreational Facilities Advisory Board shall serve in an advisory
capacity to the City Commission, City Manager and the Director of Parks and
Recreation on matters related to the successful implementation of a
comprehensive community-based Parks and Recreation service delivery system.
Such issues may include, but are not limited to, creative program development, a
community involvement process, overall parks and recreation facility
development and serve as an oversight committee to evaluate goals of the Parks
and Recreation Department. The Board shall interact with other Boards,
governmental agencies and civic groups on an as needed basis to foster the
success of the Department's objectives.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
. Monitored the progress of the Parks General Obligation Bond Improvements
and Golf Course construction projects.
. Reviewed and made recommendations for submission of various grants.
. Continued the task of reviewing and making recommendations related
recreation program fees, charges, facility admissions, and rental fees.
. Monitored the progress of the Parks and Recreation Blue Ribbon Committee
process.
. Reviewed and made recommendations related to the Recreation Division
programs and activities.
. Discussed and made recommendations for the Parks and Recreation
Department's 2002/ 03 operational budget submittal.
. Completed the review and recommendations of the admission fees, annual!
seasonal passes, party rentals, and other fees related to the new Flamingo Pool.
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The Parks and Recreational Facilities Advisory Board anticipates the following
issues will be undertaken over the next six months, including but not limited to:
. Continue the monitoring and evaluation of the on-going recreation programs
and services offered by the Department.
. Monitor' the implementation of the recommendations of the Parks and
Recreation Blue Ribbon Committee that are prioritized by the Commission and
Administration.
. Continue monitoring the Parks and Recreation General Obligation Parks Bond
Improvements Program, providing review, input and guidance.
. Complete the task of reviewing and making recommendations related to
recreation program fees and charges, facility admissions, and rental fees and
other related fee issues.
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BOARD NAME:
CHAIRPERSON:
PERSONNEL BOARD
Rosalie Pincus
CITY LIAISON:
T. C. ADDERL Y. Human Resources Director
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD SINCE JANUARY 2002 through JUNE 2002 . 6
ACTIVITY:
~ Approve Classified job descriptions.
~ Approve Classified open competitive minimum qualifications.
~ Approve New Job Specifications
~ Hear Performance Evaluation appeals
~ Hear disciplinary action appeals.
~ Hearings on Personnel Boards Authority to direct Administrative Action
~ 2001/02 Budget Discussion.
~ Discussion on amendments to Personnel Rules
FUTURE ACTIVITIES:
~ Hear disciplinary action appeals.
~ Hear performance evaluation appeals.
~ Approve Classified job descriptions.
~ Approve Classified open competitive and promotional qualifications.
~ Approve New Job Specifications
~ Select and approve nominated City employees for annual Special Awards.
~ 2002/03 Budget Discussion
~ Other matters as required.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
~ Heard ONE (1) disciplinary action appeal (suspension).
~ Approved eight (8) open competitive minimum qualifications.
~ Appointed two (2) new Associate members.
~ Made presentations to outgoing Chairman and former Board member
~ Elected Chairman and Vice Chairman for period ending September 2002
~ Conducted orientation sessions for Board Members
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BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME:
PLANNING BOARD
CHAIRPERSON:
MEL SCHLESSER
CITY LIAISON:
MERCY LAMAZARES, AICP
DATE OF REPORT: JANUARY 2002 through JUNE 2002
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD DURING TIDS REPORTING PERIOD: 8
MEETING
DATE
AGENDA PRELIM
ITEMS APPROVED DENIED DISCUSSION CONTINUED EV ALS WORKSHOPS
Jan 2002 15 2 1 3 9
Feb 02 16 6 1 1 8 1
Mar 02 12 4 2 2 4 1
Apr 02 8 2 1 5
May 02 9 4 1 4
Jun 02 10 3 1 6
Totals: 70 21 5 8 36 2
Note: Some totals may not match due to some items being removed from the Agenda at the last mmute.
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BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME:
Police - Citizens Relations Committee
CHAIRPERSON:
Michael Finesilver
CITY LIAISON:
Chief Donald De Lucca
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD SINCE lan 01.2002: 6
ACTIVITY :
Meetings were held on :
January 15, 2002
February 1 9, 2002
March 1 9, 2002
April 16, 2002
May 21,2002
June 18, 2002
See attached minutes of each meeting.
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FUTURE ACTIVITIES
Future meetings are as follows: July 16, 2002
August 20, 2002
September 17,2002
October 15,2002
November 19, 2002
December 17, 2002
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
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The Police/Citizens Relations Committee provides the means for a better understanding
of the policies and procedures of the Miami Beach Police Department..
The Police/Citizens Relations Committee affords the Miami Beach Police Department
the opportunity to communicate to the community information regarding current
events, changes in the Police department, and allows for community concerns
to be brought to the attention of the Chief of Police.
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Minutes of Januarv 15. 2002 Meeting:
Members present:
Mike Finesilver
Sidney Goldin
Don Israel
Claire Warren
Sharon Kersten
AlC Ray Martinez
Bernie Ruder
Albert Muhtar
Jerry Mandel (guest)
Rachel Umlas
Keith Hartley
Major Carlos Noriega
Discussion: 1. Presentation by Sergeant Causey and Detective Archer on gangs and their
activities on Miami Beach since 1994. This included a look at weapons, tools,
criminal activity, and a video identifying the different gang identifying
paraphernalia.
2. AlC Raymond Martinez attended on behalf of Chief De Lucca who was out of
town. AlC Martinez is an adjunct professor at F.LU. and had his Introduction
to Public Administration class attend the committee meeting.
POLICE/CITIZENS RELATIONS COMMITTEE
2002 CALENDAR
January 15,2002
February 19,2002
March 19,2002
April 16, 2002
May 21, 2002
June 18, 2002
July 16, 2002
August 20, 2002
September 17, 2002
October 15, 2002
November 19,2002
December 17, 2002
All of the above meetings will be held in the Community Room of the Miami Beach Police
Department at 6:00 p.m.
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. Minutes of Februarv 19.2002 Meetinl!
Members present:
Mike Finesilver Barry Stein
Sidney Goldin Albert Muhtar
Don Israel Regina Suarez
Claire Warren Rachel Umlas
Sharon Kersten Bernice Martinez
Bernie Ruder Chief Donald De Lucca
Johnny Diaz (The Miami Herald)
Topics:
1. Discussion on the direction and purpose of the Committee.
POLICE/CITIZENS RELATIONS COMMITTEE
2002 CALENDAR
January 15,2002
February 19,2002
March 19,2002
April 16,2002
May 21, 2002
June 18, 2002
July 16, 2002
August 20, 2002
September 17,2002
October 15,2002
November 19, 2002
December 17, 2002
All of the above meetings will be held in the Community Room of the Miami Beach Police
Department at 6:00 p.m.
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Minutes of March 19.2002 Meetinl!
Members present:
Mike Finesilver Barry Stein
Sidney Goldin Albert Muhtar
Don Israel Regina Suarez
Claire Warren Pinchas Weberman
Chief De Lucca Keith Hartley
AlC Marten AlC Martinez
Johnny Diaz (The Miami Herald)
Topics:
1. Discussion regarding Crime Watch.
2. Presentation on Police Crime Statistics
POLICE/CITIZENS RELATIONS COl\iIMITTEE
2002 CALENDAR
January 15,2002
February 19,2002
March 19,2002
April 16, 2002
May 21, 2002
June 18,2002
July 16, 2002
August 20, 2002
September 17, 2002
October 15, 2004
November! 9,2002
December 17,2002
All of the above meetings will be held in the Community Room of the Miami Beach Police
Department at 6:00 p.m.
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POLICE/CITIZEN RELA nONS COMMITTEE
Minutes of Auri116. 2002 Meetinl!
Members present:
Chief Donald De Lucca
Sidney Goldin
Sharon Kersten
Regina Suarez
Claire Warren
Pinchas Weberman
Barry Stein
Michael Finesilver
Don Israel
Albert Muhtar
Rachel Umlas
Keith Hartley
Lisa Cohn
AlC Raymond Martinez
Topics:
1. Discussion and review of 2002/2003 Budget Proposals.
2. Presentation on Memorial Day Plan.
POLICE/CITIZENS RELATIONS COMMITTEE
2002 CALENDAR
January 15,2002
February 19,2002
March 19,2002
April 16, 2002
May 21, 2002
June 18, 2002
July 16, 2002
August 20, 2002
September 17, 2002
October 15, 2002
November 19,2002
December 17, 2002
All of the above meetings will be held in the Community Room of the Miami Beach Police
Department at 6:00 p.m.
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Minutes ofMav 21. 2002 Meetinl!
Members present:
AlChiefTony Marten
Sidney Goldin
Sharon Kersten
Regina Suarez
Claire Warren
Sergi A. Ashton (guest)
Faye Bolam (guest)
Michael Pinesilver
Don Israel
Albert Muhtar
Rachel Umlas
Milt Montalvo (guest)
Carl Zablotny
Keith Hartley
Topics:
1. Discussion regarding the development of a new Mission Statement.
POLICE/CITIZENS RELATIONS COMMITTEE
2002 CALENDAR
January 15,2002
February 19,2002
March 19,2002
April 16,2002
May 21,2002
June 18, 2002
July 16, 2002
August 20, 2002
September 17, 2002
October 15, 2002
November 19, 2002
December 17, 2002
All of the above meetings will be held in the Community Room of the Miami Beach Police
Department at 6:00 p.m.
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POLICE/CITIZEN RELATIONS COMMITTEE
Minutes of June 18.2002 Meetinl!
Members present:
Chief Donald De Lucca
Sidney Goldin
Regina Suarez
Claire Warren
Barry Stein
Michael Finesilver
Don Israel
Rachel Umlas
Alan Weisberg (guest)
Prank Kruszewski
Topics:
1. Review of Memorial Day Weekend including:
A. Results of F.O.P Survey - 2002 v 2001.
B. Statistical Overview of arrests, citations issued and calls for service.
C. Summary of the Memorial Day Plan.
D. Minutes of the Memorial Day After-Action Meeting.
POLICE/CITIZENS RELATIONS COMl\inTTEE
2002 CALENDAR
January 15,2002
February 19,2002
March 19,2002
April 16,2002
May 21,2002
June 18,2002
July 16,2002
August 20, 2002
September 17, 2002
October 15,2002
November ~ 9,2002
December 17, 2002
All of the above meetings will be held in the Community Room of the Miami Beach Police
Department at 6:00 p.m.
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BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME:
CHAIRPERSON:
CITY LIAISON:
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH SAFETY COMMITTEE
DANNY V AISMAN
RON CAPLAN
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD SINCE Jan 01. 2002 6
ACTIVITY.
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Letter to Mayor and Commission reference scooter safety.
Letter to Miami-Dade Commissioner Barriero regarding Dade-County hazads to be
corrected/time line.
Inspections of many City owned properties including Property Management buildings,
Fire Stations, etc.
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fUTURE ACTIVITIES
Continue with Committee members for North, South and Middle Beach.
Request completion of installation of blue reflective markes for fire hydrants.
Inprove safety awareness and building maintenance of City property.
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ACCOMPLISHMENTS,
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Vigilent member oversight of Safety issues within City of Miami Beach limits by the
members.
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Each member is responsible for a designated area . 27hazards reported,. 22 of these
hazards were repaired or scheduled for resolution.
Phone calls to Civic-Call to report hazards for corrections action.
This act alone hashad a positive in pact of the safety of the City and reduction of liability
claims for the City.
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BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: TRANSPORTATION & PARKING
CHAIRPERSON: GARY A. KNIGHT
CITY LIAISON: SAUL FRANCES
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD SINCE JANUARY 01, 2002: SIX
ACTIVITY:
January 7, 2002:
. 17th Street Master Plan - Presentation by Bemard Zyscovich
. A uisition of 777 - 17th Street Buildin b the Ci of Miami Beach
February 4, 2002:
. Update on Bay Link - Discussion
. Byron/Carlyle Parking Lot - Discussion
. Demo on Concurren Miti ation - Presentation b
March 4, 2002:
. Multi Space Meter - Presentation by Ryan Bonardi (Schlumberger)
. - Dual Zone Use - Commercial Loadin Zone - Presentation b Dann Rosemond
April 1 , 2002:
. Update for Extension on West Avenue - By Fred Beckmann and Joseph Johnson
. 72ncJ Street & Collins Avenue Development - By Katia Hirsh - Planning
. Bay Link - Schedule of Individual Presentations by Joseph Johnson
. Garage Revenue Control System Update - By Chuck Adams - Parking
. Mayor's Blue Ribbon Task Force Parking Sub-Committee - Action Steps
. March 24, 2002 Parking Workshop Presentation - Status Report by Saul Frances
. 63rd Street FI over Resolution si ned b Chair, Ga Kni ht
May 6, 2002:
. Towing procedures in the City of Miami Beach - By Saul Frances
. Tuming Lane from Indian Creek to 41 It Street - Discussion
. Scheduling of Joint Transportation & Parking Committee Public Meeting for Bay
Link - B Jose h Johnson
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. Valet Parking (On-Street Regulations) on Ocean Drive - By Saul Frances
. Mayor's Blue Ribbon Task Force Referral- Maximum Meter Time Limits
. Recommendation for color of meter housings in commercial loading zones
. Memorial Dav Event - Traffic Plan Uodate bv Marlo Courtney
June 3, 2002:
. Since draft of minutes will not reviewed/approved by the Transportation &
Parking Committee until July 8, 2002, no minutes for June are provided with
this report.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
January 7, 2002:
. Three-part motion: 1) endorsing the 17th Street Master Plan regarding the New
World Symphony (in concept) with the understanding that it must always include
the large outdoor screen; 2) all future City of Miami Beach owned parking structures
being built to have one additional floor added for an additional 1,000 spaces; and 3)
Drexel Avenue to be closed, North of Lincoln Road from Lincoln Road to 17th
Street.
. Motion passed regarding support of the City Administration's proposed acquisition
of the 777 - 17th Street buildina and oarkina lot.
February 4, 2002:
. Lot at 7111 Street and Byron Avenue motions: motion in concept for taking the lot at
71s1 Street and Byron Avenue in conjunction with the Byron/Carlyle Theater and
upgrading the lot subject to the issue coming back to the Transportation and
Parking Committee with an update. Motion to test multi-space technology on an
experimental basis with an amendment that if the multi-space machinery cannot be
adapted to the current Smart Card system, the system be scratched.
. Motion for letter of commendation be written to the City Manager in reference to
Joseph Johnson and Saul Frances to write one regarding Vivian Kirk regarding the
dedication and hard work these two employees have given the Transportation &
Parkina Committee and the City of Miami Beach.
March 4, 2002:
. Motion to endorse the following concepts regarding dual zone use: maximize the
use of existing parking metered spaces adjacent to commercial loading zones, the
color scheme for meters, and a recommendation is needed for a test site.
April 1, 2002:
. Two motions on 72nd Street & Collins Avenue Development:
1. If any of the existing off-street public parking spaces on the 72nd Street and
Collins Avenue Site are relocated in whole or in part to other locations in North
Beach for any reason, those relocated parking spaces are to be operable and
legally usable on their ~ location or locations before being removed from the
72nd Street site. Said newly created public spaces to be no more than three (3)
blocks from their present location.
2. Any newly created uses on the 72nd Street and Collins Avenue site must
provide 100% of the required parking and loading spaces for said uses as per
City of Miami Beach Zoning and Parking Ordinances. All of the above required
parking must be provided on the 72nd Street and Collins Avenue site and be in
addition to the existing 307 public and handicapped parking spaces whether
said public parking spaces are on the 72nd Street and Collins Avenue site
and/or another site or sites.
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. Motion to support the Parking Department's request to move forward with the
upgrade of the revenue control systems at City of Miami Beach garages.
. Motion: the Transportation & Parking Committee does not support the following
sections of the Valet Parking Recommendation in the Action Steps (Mayor's Blue
Ribbon Task Force Parking Sub-Committee): **
1. Waiver of parking meter and administrative fees.
2. Amnesty Program for outstanding valet fines.
3. Revise enforcement provision in Valet Parking Ordinance.
** The Transportation & Parking Committee will not make comments on other
portions of the Action Steps because Committee members have not had
sufficient time to review these sections.
. Nomination of M. Benson as the "Ad Hoc" member to follow-up on any resolutions
adopted by the Transportation & Parking Committee.
. Appointment of a Sub-Committee comprised of Marty Hyman and Minette Benson
to examine the 63rd Street Flyover Resolution and retum to the Transportation &
Parking Committee with recommendations.
May 6, 2002:
. Motion for a study and warrant analysis to be conducted by FDOT -this is
considered a safety issue as the Transportation & Parking Committee feels lives are
being threatened.
. Motion to look at existing valet companies on Ocean Drive.
. Motion to look into increasing two-hour limit applies only to those locations/meters
listed in the Miami Beach Parking list provided by Saul Frances with agenda
package (copy of the list is attached with this report to the May 6, 2002 minutes).
Any meters that have two-hour limits should remain at two hours from 9am to 6pm
and after 6pm they should revert to a four-hour limit and the three and six-hour
limits should be left alone.
. Straw vote conducted by the Transportation & Parking Committee for the color
scheme for the meter housings in the flex zones. The blue color was approved for
discussion purposes and the straw vote yielded the following results:
1. Black - three (3) votes
2. Blue - ten (10) votes
3. Green - one (1) vote
. Major Events Plan to be implemented for Memorial Day Weekend by the City of
Miami Beach.
FUTURE ACTIVITIES:
. Presentation on water taxis and Electrowave inte ration
. Parking Workshop Presentation on March 25, 2002 (Update given to Transportation
& Parkin Committee on A ri11, 2002 b Saul Frances
. F. Beckmann stated there is Commission WOrkshop scheduled Thursday, April 4,
2002 at 2pm that includes:
1. Electrowave Update.
2. Capital Improvements Projects for the Electrowave tying in to the 17th Street
Parking Structure by Christina Cuervo.
3. U date on Munici al Mobili Plan MMP b Jose h Johnson.
. Bay Link Presentation at the June 3, 2002 Transportation & Parking Committee
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BOARD AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT FORM
BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: SOUTH POINTE ADVISORY BOARD
CHAIRPERSON:
ROBERT CHRISTOPH
CITY LIAISON:
ALEXANDRA ROLANDELLI
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD FROM JANUARY TO JUNE 2002
2 (TWO) - Only the January and February
meetings were held. No appointments
reappointments have been made;
consequently, the Board can not vote on any
resolutions due to lack of quorum.
ACTMTIES:
Review the updated monthly reports from Special Events, discuss matters related to their
permiting and handling of security/safety. To obtain SP AB approval, prior to the
issuance of a permit, is a requirement for any planned event in the South Pointe district.
Review the updated monthly reports from Code Enforcement related to violations to the
City Code from projects under active construction, active commercial establishments,
vacant buildings, and others within the South Pointe District.
Review the updated monthly reports of the Police Department's efforts to reduce crime,
improve traffic conditions, reduce' the homelessness, increase the number of officers to
assist the monitoring of certain establishments (nightclubslbars) to detect and prevent
unlawful activities in the South Pointe area.
Review the updated monthly reports from Administration about projects within the
district, in which the RDA has a responsibility to fund and build.
The major projects are:
1. Pre-Construction Activities for SSDI-South and SSDI- North parcels, consisting of
the restoration/construction of the seawall, construction of the staging area, temporary
curb cut, utility relocation, and construction of temporary parking lots. Review of
updated reports.
2. Streetscape Improvements - Phase I construction along Washington Avenue and
Third Street. Review and participation in the resolution of the issues related to
Atlantic Civil Incorparated claims (the City's former Contractor); and in the selection
process for a qualified new contractor (Burkhardt Construction, Inc.) and design
team for Phase II of the project.
3. Community Garden/Victory Gardens - Review updated design plans and budget.
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FUTURE ACTIVITIES:
Continue overview of projects within the District, such as the SSDI North Seawall and
utilities relocation; Victo Gardens; and Streetsca e and Maste Ian.
Continue to review and obtain a roval for new events in the District.
Continue to address security/safety issues related to traffic, business activities, and
homelessness in the South Pointe District.
Continue review security/safety issues related to traffic in the South Pointe District and
address citizen's concerns.
Continue artici ation in the decision makin of the activities affectin the District.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Approval of the proposed new contractor, Burkhardt Construction, Inc., to complete
Phase I of the Streetscape proiect.
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BOARD AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT FORM
BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: TRANSPORTATION & PARKING
CHAIRPERSON: GARY A. KNIGHT
CITY LIAISON: SAUL FRANCES
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD SINCE JANUARY 01, 2002: SIX
ACTIVITY:
January 7, 2002:
. 17th Street Master Plan - Presentation by Bernard Zyscovich
. A uisition of 777 - 17th Street Buildin b the Ci of Miami Beach
February 4, 2002:
. Update on Bay Link - Discussion
. Byron/Carlyle Parking Lot- Discussion
. Demo on Concurren Miti ation - Presentation b
March 4, 2002:
. Multi Space Meter - Presentation by Ryan Bonardi (Schlumberger)
. Dual Zone Use - Commercial Loadin Zone - Presentation b Dann Rosemond
April 1 , 2002:
. Update for Extension on West Avenue - By Fred Beckmann and Joseph Johnson
. 72nd Street & Collins Avenue Development - By Katia Hirsh - Planning
. Bay Link - Schedule of Individual Presentations by Joseph Johnson
. Garage Revenue Control System Update - By Chuck Adams - Parking
. Mayor's Blue Ribbon Task Force Parking Sub-Committee - Action Steps
. March 24, 2002 Parking Workshop Presentation - Status Report by Saul Frances
. 63rd Street FI over Resolution sl ned b Chair Ga Kni ht
May 6, 2002:
. Towing procedures in the City of Miami Beach - By Saul Frances
. Turning Lane from Indian Creek to 41 at Street - Discussion
. Scheduling of Joint Transportation & Parking Committee Public Meeting for Bay
Link - B Jose h Johnson .
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May 6,2002 (Continued):
. Valet Parking (On-Street Regulations) on Ocean Drive - By Saul Frances
. Mayor's Blue Ribbon Task Force Referral- Maximum Meter Time Limits
. Recommendation for color of meter housings in commercial loading zones
. Memorial Dav Event - Traffic Plan Update bv Marlo Courtney
June 3, 2002:
. Since draft of minutes will not reviewed/approved by the Transportation &
Parking Committee until July 8, 2002, no minutes for June are provided with
this report.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
January 7,2002:
. Three-part motion: 1) endorsing the 17th Street Master Plan regarding the New
World Symphony (in concept) with the understanding that it must always include
the large outdoor screen; 2) all future City of Miami Beach owned parking structures
being built to have one additional floor added for an additional 1,000 spaces; and 3~
Drexel Avenue to be closed, North of Lincoln Road from Lincoln Road to 17
Street.
. Motion passed regarding support of the City Administration's proposed acquisition
of the 777 - 17th Street buildino and parkino lot.
February 4, 2002:
. Lot at 7151 Street and Byron Avenue motions: motion in concept for taking the lot at
7111 Street and Byron Avenue in conjunction with the Byron/Carlyle Theater and
upgrading the lot subject to the issue coming back to the Transportation and
Parking Committee with an update. Motion to test multi-space technology on an
experimental basis with an amendment that if the multi-space machinery cannot be
adapted to the current Smart Card system, the system be scratched.
. Motion for letter of commendation be written to the City Manager in reference to
Joseph Johnson and Saul Frances to write one regarding Vivian Kirk regarding the
dedication and hard work these two employees have given the Transportation &
Parkina Committee and the City of Miami Beach.
March 4, 2002:
. Motion to endorse the following concepts regarding dual zone use: maximize the
use of existing parking metered spaces adjacent to commercial loading zones, the
color scheme for meters, and a recommendation is needed for a test site.
April 1 , 2002:
. Two motions on 721111 Street & Collins Avenue Development:
1. If any of the existing off-street public parking spaces on the 72nd Street and
Collins Avenue Site are relocated in whole or in part to other locations in North
Beach for any reason, those relocated parking spaces are to be operable and
legally usable on their!!!1! location or locations before being removed from the
72nd Street site. Said newly created public spaces to be no more than three (3)
blocks from their present location.
2. Any newly created uses on the 72nd Street and Collins Avenue site must
provide 100% of the required parking and loading spaces for said uses as per
City of Miami Beach Zoning and Parking Ordinances. All of the above required
parking must be provided on the 72nd Street and Collins Avenue site and be in
addition to the existing 307 public and handicapped parking spaces whether
said public parking spaces are on the 72nd Street and Collins Avenue site
and/or another site or sites.
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. Motion to support the Parking Department's request to move forward with the
upgrade of the revenue control systems at City of Miami Beach garages.
. Motion: the Transportation & Parking Committee does not support the following
sections of the Valet Parking Recommendation in the Action Steps (Mayor's Blue
Ribbon Task Force Parking Sub-Committee): **
1. Waiver of parking meter and administrative fees.
2. Amnesty Program for outstanding valet fines.
3. Revise enforcement provision in Valet Parking Ordinance.
** The Transportation & Parking Committee will not make comments on other
portions of the Action Steps because Committee members have not had
sufficient time to review these sections.
. Nomination of M. Benson as the "Ad Hoc" member to follow-up on any resolutions
adopted by the Transportation & Parking Committee.
. Appointment of a Sub-Committee comprised of Marty Hyman and Minette Benson
to examine the 63rd Street Flyover Resolution and return to the Transportation &
Parkina Committee with recommendations.
May 6, 2002:
. Motion for a study and warrant analysis to be conducted by FOOT-this is
considered a safety issue as the Transportation & Parking Committee feels lives are
being threatened.
. Motion to look at existing valet companies on Ocean Drive.
. Motion to look into increasing two-hour limit applies only to those locations/meters
listed in the Miami Beach Parking list provided by Saul Frances with agenda
package (copy of the list is attached with this report to the May 6, 2002 minutes).
Any meters that have two-hour limits should remain at two hours from 9am to 6pm
and after 6pm they should revert to a four-hour limit and the three and six-hour
limits should be left alone.
. Straw vote conducted by the Transportation & Parking Committee for the color
scheme for the meter housings in the flex zones. The blue color was approved for
discussion purposes and the straw vote yielded the following results:
1. Black - three (3) votes
2. Blue. ten (10) votes
3. Green - one (1) vote
. Major Events Plan to be implemented for Memorial Day Weekend by the City of
Miami Beach.
FUTURE ACTIVITIES:
. Presentation on water taxis and Electrowave inte ration
. Parking Workshop Presentation on March 25, 2002 (Update given to Transportation
& Parkin Committee on A ri11, 2002 b Saul Frances
. F. Beckmann stated there is Commission Workshop scheduled Thursday, April 4,
2002 at 2pm that includes:
1. Electrowave Update.
2. Capital Improvements Projects for the Electrowave tying in to the 17th Street
Parking Structure by Christina Cuervo.
3. U date on Munici al Mobili Plan MMP b Jose h Johnson.
. Bay Link Presentation at the June 3, 2002 Transportation & Parking Committee
meetin b the Consultant
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City of Miami Beach
Transportation & Parking Committee
Monday, January 7,2002
REVISED Minutes
I. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by G. Knight, Chair at 3:44pm.
II. Introduction of Committee Members
Introduction of the T&P Committee members and the public. (Sign-in sheet attached for
reference.) S. Frances introduced D. Rosemond to the TPC members as the newest
member of the Parking Department. D. Rosemond is the Assistant Director of On-
Street Parking and he will be overseeing the parking meter collection and maintenance,
enforcement and sign installation.
III. Approval of December 3,2001 Minutes
Request by G. Knight to accept, motion by H. Gross to approve December 3, 2001
minutes with no corrections, second by M. Hyman and members present, the minutes
were approved unanimously. R. Warren wanted it noted for the record that he was out
sick for the December 3, 2001 meeting and forgot to call in.
Brief announcement by M. Hyman: The Citizens Advisory Committee for the Bay Link
meeting has been changed to 9am on January 22, 2002 at the Botanical Gardens.
Chair G. Knight informed the TPC that he was asked to serve as the Mayor's Blue
Ribbon Committee on Tourism in Miami Beach and was also asked to serve as Co-
Chairman of the TPC Sub-Committee. He declined the last appointment because as
Chairperson of the TPC, he felt it would not be proper and would place him in conflict
with the TPC.
VI. 17th Street Project
Presentation by Bernard Zyscovich
Several months ago, B. Zyscovich was retained by the City of Miami Beach to submit a
project or concept called the 17th Street Master Plan. B. Zyscovich handed copies of
the Preliminary Proposed Master Plan dated September 21,2001 (copy for the records).
Conceptually, the Master Plan was commissioned for two reasons:
1. There is a Convention Center on 17th Street, the CMB has two surface parking lots
and the New World Symphony building has been anxious to get a new sound space.
Rather than give them a parcel of land, the CMB wanted to make sure that the
proposed sound space made sense in the context of a larger overall development.
2. In 1992, B. Zyscovich was part of the team that initially put together the Convention
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After a lot of research, the following conclusion was reached: Miami Beach is a great
city but Miami Beach does not have a central gathering place for the community. Miami
Beach needs more green space, more landscaping and a place where the community
can come together and express itself and an opportunity for cultural elements to be
integrated into the core of downtown (Lincoln Road & Washington are considered
downtown Miami Beach).
With the Performing Arts Center under construction, no one knows what the future of
TOPA will be and TOPA could become another building with a cultural opportunity.
B. Zyscovich discussed the 17th Street side proposal through a slide presentation. One
of the proposals is that the Botanical Gardens be moved because it is off the beaten
track and not in an ideal location. When the Convention Center expands and there is a
parking garage for 2,000 cards, the Botanical Gardens will be surrounded by a
Convention Center loading area and a multi-story parking structure.
A major complaint made by the Administration of the Convention Center is that the
process of getting from the Convention Center to Lincoln Road on foot is a miserable
process. By creating a new Convention Center Drive with landscaping, a Botanical
Gardens and a park, it would be a beautiful and desirable way for people to walk down
Convention Center Drive, through the Botanical Gardens and to Lincoln Road.
The proposed concepts include: 1) a sound space that could have a major video screen
installed on the side of the building facing the park; 2) building a structure behind the
sound space to accommodate 250 cars; 3) building a five-story garage; 4) a beautiful
park with a one-way street; 5) closing Drexel Avenue between Lincoln Lane and 17th
Street; 6) the proposed removal of the median that would change Lincoln Road by
taking the buses off the road; 7) a landscaping concept could be reinstituted on Lincoln
Road that would have a catalytic event on the shops.
Regarding the existing parking facilities: there are approximately 7,008 spaces that
include private lots and garages existing, under construction; private garages under
construction, and city owned lots and garages.
Regarding proposed parking facilities: with private lots and garages, city owned lots and
garages and proposed construction of city owned garages and joint venture garages,
the total number of spaces would be 8,446.
H. Gross wanted to know how delivery, fire and garbage trucks would get in if the street
were closed. B. Zyscovich stated Lincoln Lane is not being closed-only Drexel so that
all deliveries to Lincoln Road will still happen. H. Gross stated it appears that the City of
Miami Beach was doing the project to give the New World Symphony the building to the
detriment of everyone else.
B. Zyscovich stated this project is the result of a lot of effort to come up with a plan that
was both inspirational and exciting. The New World Symphony is a catalyst which
stimulated the idea of creating the park but if these blocks remain as parking, the
proposal is to take the New World Symphony building and move it to the comer behind
the Lincoln Theater. This is a built-in marketing tool for Lincoln Road and South Beach.
In addition, since it would appear in magazines all over the world, B. Zyscovich believes
the park is a very powerful element as a central organizing element for the plan.
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R. Warren thinks the project is exciting and supports it wholeheartedly. He is, however,
disappointed to hear is that there is controversy over elevating Drexel because he feels
the ramp down and video screen are the most exciting things he has seen to expose
people to Lincoln Road.
B. Zyscovich thinks solution to the charging issue for the Electrowave fleet was found:
the charging station could be placed in the ground floor of the proposed garage behind
City Hill I and the garage would accommodate the charging station and the entire fleet.
Thus the Inter-Modal Center issue was solved and not needed anymore. What is
needed now is a place where bus routes can have a location for interchange and drivers
can rest.
B. Zyscovich stated that part of the Master Plan is to make sure that thc;lt traffic is
sustainable with these ideas. There are plans to create a traffic study to analyze these
proposals with traffic engineers and J. Johnson.
B. Zyscovich was thanked for his appearance before the TPC members.
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Motion by L. Polansky closing Drexel Avenue north of Lincoln Road only; and, where
possible in every planned structure, to add a floor or two to add more available parking,
within the possibility of design and design review.
G. Knight stated that what B. Zyscovich has done is make the New World Symphony
connect and relate to the city. G. Knight would like to add one additional line to the
motion: the building is available for the use of the New World Symphony insofar as they
continue to broadcast and make fundamental good use in a constant, consistent fashion
of the large screen. If at such time the New World Symphony fails or refuses to do so,
the entire building reverts to the City of Miami Beach.
H. Gross is opposed to the motion but he wants to look at the long picture for the future.
If the motion is re-phrased, he will vote for it.
L. Polansky stated the motion, second by R. Warren, contained three parts:
1. Endorsing the concept with the understanding that the concept must always
include the large outdoor screen. It must be perpetually managed and run for
the benefit of the people of Miami Beach. In addition, if that ceases to exist, then
the TPC members cannot support the concept.
2. All future City of Miami Beach owned Darkina structures being built, to have one
additional floor added (or two) for an additional 1,000 spaces.
3. Drexel Avenue to be closed, North of Lincoln Road from Lincoln Road to 17th
Street.
G. Knight asked for a show of hands of those in favor of the three-part motion: all TPC
members raised their hand; motion passed unanimously.
V. Status Reports
Parking Status Report - October 2001 (written report submitted)
Angle Parking - Update by Saul Frances
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Nothing discussed -- S. Frances left to attend another meeting at City Hall.
VI. Other Business
G. Knight stated that there is a Special Workshop on February 11, 2002 at the City
Commission Chambers regarding angle parking.
H. Gross motion: that the TPC members support the City Administration's proposed
acquisition of the 777 - 17th Street building and parking lot, (aka 1701 Meridian Avenue)
for use as a gradual transition into City Administration. Second by D. Fruit, approved
unanimously by all present.
M. Benson requested that J. Johnson be placed on the February 4, 2002 agenda
regarding the concurrency mitigation presentation.
VII. Adjournment
Move to adjourn by G. Knight at 6:05pm.
DA TE AND TIME FOR NEXT MEETING: February 4, 2002 - 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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City of Miami Beach
Transportation & Parking Committee
Monday, February 4, 2002
Minutes
I. Call to' Order
The meeting was called to order by G. Knight, Chair at 3:37pm.
II. Introduction of Committee Members
Introduction of the T&P Committee members and the public. (Sign-in sheet attached for
reference.)
III. Approval of January 7,2002 Minutes
Request by G. Knight to accept, motion by H. Gross to approve January 7, 2002
minutes with no corrections, second by D. Fruit and members present, the minutes were
approved unanimously.
... Later in the meeting, R. Warren wanted it noted that on page three of the January 7,
2002 minutes the following word (bold) should be included in Number 2: "All future City
of Miami Beach owned parking structures being built, to have one additional floor added
(or two) for an additional 1 ,000 spaces". Unanimously accepted by all present.
IV. Off-Street Parking for Special Events. Deferred until Gary Held arrives
V. Update on Bay Link. Marty Hyman
Regarding light rail: the two remaining alternatives for transit, light rail and bus transit
are being considered and light rail must be better than the existing bus service by 2025
or it is a "no go" situation. Federal funding is not available for operations and municipal
governments must be ready to fund operations and maintenance. There was a straw
poll at the end of the meeting because many people left the meeting:
Four people voted for the altemative not to do anything.
One person voted for additional bus service.
Five people voted for light rail transit.
Two people had no opinion.
Update by J. Evans on the Electrowave: there was a demo on the hybrid bus by the two
bus manufacturing companies: one was propane electric and the other was a diesel
electric bus. In figuring the cost of propane versus the cost of diesel: the electric bus
might not run as long and the batteries need to be changed, but if the bus is properly
maintained, it is probably cheaper to run a electric fleet as opposed to propane which
can run longer.
J. Evans is proposing: the purchase of one electric, one propane and one hybrid (with
the remaining fleet to remain electric) to see how they perform without making a
commitment. Leasing the buses is also being considered. J. Evans informed the TPC
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that the cost of diesel and propane fluctuates on a daily basis; and, regarding storage
units, neither diesel nor propane can be placed behind City Hall.
J. Evans also informed the TPC the Electrowave fleet was up to 300 tows a month for
broken down buses and in the quarterly report of October 1, 2001, the fleet was down to
three to five tows weekly. The lack of proper maintenance seemed to be causing the
high number of tows. Even after the September 11, 2001 tragedy, ridership went up
and when the Collins Avenue construction ceased in December, ridership skyrocketed.
Jeff Bechdel (formerly of the Chamber of Commerce) has been hired to do marketing
for the Electrowave.
Motion by H. Gross to move Item VI to after Item VIII.
VII. Byron/Caryle Parking Lot. Discussion
S. Frances informed the TPC members that the City of Miami Beach recently acquired
the Byron/Carlyle and adjacent surface parking lot (the lot is not tied to the Byron/Carlyle
property for parking requirement purposes). The proposal is to refurbish the lot and with
the configuration maybe get parking 32 spaces by placing new technology.
(Schlumberger hand out attached for records.) One advantage of multi-space
technology is that it will provide for doubling the method of payment by taking coins,
bills, credit cards, and hopefully the Smart Card.
The item was referred to the Finance Committee and they resolved to move forward
with the renovations. Currently the City of Miami Beach General Fund owns the lot, not
the Parking Enterprise Fund.
As stated in the Commission Memorandum, the maintenance, upkeep and operation of
the lot as well as revenue generated would be the responsibility of the General Fund. In
order to expedite the renovation of the parking lot, the Parking System will fund and
effectuate the renovation and will be reimbursed by the General Fund for those
improvements and/or recoup the investment once the lot is revenue controlled.
S. Frances stated he wanted input from the TPC as to what to do with the lot, what the
method of operation should be used, whether it should be renovated or not, etc. The
technology that the City of Miami Beach would like to test is the multi-space parking
system and other on-street applications maybe on Collins Avenue or Ocean Drive. If the
technology is successful, S. Frances does not foresee removing all single space meters,
but maybe providing a multi-space machine in high traffic areas.
S. Frances also stated that in the quest of increasing convenience and new technology,
this type of system could be integrated without incurring a cost that would be detrimental
to the current system; and, the essential issue is where to place the machines. The
Schlumberger multi-space machine has the capability to be used pay by display or pay
by space.
M. Courtney commended the Parking Department for their foresight in looking into this
type of technology and feels this is the technology the City of Miami Beach needs. He
has seen this system in Aspen, Colorado, found it to be user-friendly and an extremely
convenient machine. He is concerned about the high number of convertibles in Miami
Beach and that someone could take the ticket out of someone else's car and place it in
their own. The Ocean Drive Association has been talking about something similar to
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this system for a long time and he would like to see this type of device on Ocean Drive
as quickly as possible for testing.
H. Gross stated that he had a concern with taking a lot that was now unsightly, making it
right with the proper drainage, and landscaping. He recommended that the TPC stay
away from the numbers and any motion made approving this in concept, should be
subject to Design Review approval as to the lot design and landscaping as he feels both
residents and visitors should benefit from these improvements.
J. Scharer agreed with M. Courtney's comments as he also has seen the system in use
and feels the system is user friendly. He also feels the system could be cost effective
versus meters and could solve other problems like the width of sidewalks on Ocean
Drive since part of the concern was with meters.
E. Brigham was concerned with obtaining a receipt and S. Frances stated that in pay by
display a receipt is generated by the machine. As far as citations are concerned, an
Enforcement officer would produce an audit tape from the machine that would tell
him/her which space had paid for parking and which space had not.
L. Polansky thinks it is a great idea and agrees with everyone's comments but feels
there are several side streets where the sidewalks are narrow and with the meters,
people have to walk into the street so as not to walk into the meters. She feels the City
of Miami Beach should first look at the narrow streets.
S. Frances stated he and D. Rosemond conducted a field trip to the City of Fort
Lauderdale, FL last weekend, spoke to their Director and they were both impressed with
the operation. S. Frances stated that in a parking lot. he would place no more than one
machine for every 30 spaces; and on-street, no more than one per every eight with the
machine being in the middle (four spaces on one side and four on the other).
G. Knight stated the aesthetic value of the machine is not to be forgotten. He noticed in
the handout that New York City stated one of the benefits was no refunds for early
departure and in our current economic climate, does not feel this would be an
appropriate approach.
G. Knight asked if there was a motion. H. Gross made a motion in concept for taking
the lot at 71 st Street and Byron in conjunction with the Byron/Carlyle Theater and
upgrading the lot subject to it coming back to the TPC with an update covering the
questions that were brought up today.
S. Frances suggested that he could possibly have a vendor bring a machine and do a
demonstration. G. Knight thought that also a public demonstration for members of the
public should be scheduled. H. Gross would like to have someone from Planning and
Zoning show what can be done at the lot and how it would be landscaped and designed.
A. Fishman seconded the motion.
M. Courtney. as an officer of the Ocean Drive Association, would like to see the concept
and/or experiment applied to an on-street parking situation.
G. Knight asked that M. Courtney's suggestion be deferred as an amendment as he
also wanted to bring the experiment to the areas between 24 and 26th Streets along the
left side of Collins Avenue.
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H. Gross suggested that this be a separate motion.
J. Scharer asked if he could urge S. Frances to push for the ability of the machines to
take the Smart Card. S. Frances answered that this issue is pivotal in whichever vendor
is selected because it would not make sense to have two different Smart Cards.
D. Fruit asked if once we purchase the machines from a vendor, are we in charge of the
machines, do we own the machines and would we have no further dealings with the
vendor? S. Frances "no, not necessarily", but he recommends we have a service
agreement. The machines offer wireless technology and depending on what the
machine is set it for, can download the information to the vendor's central station and
give the vendor all types of information regarding collections, if the machine is down,
and so forth. For example. if the machine runs out of paper and it is wireless, it will
page whichever technician is in the area and inform him/her the machine needs paper.
Request from Howard Gross: list all the issues raised by the TPC members today and
type them up on a separate sheet.
Request by G. Knight: for Ocean Drive and the west side of Collins on 24th and 26th
Collins and any other areas that the TPC would like to have the test considered.
M. Courtney stated he would like to request a test at the Byron/Carlyle lot, on normal
street parking, and on the beaten path. M. Courtney made a motion to test multi-space
technology on an experimental basis. Second by H. Gross.
L. Polansky would also like added to the motion that the City of Miami Beach consider
the areas that are under renovation or will have new meters placed.
E. Brigham wanted to know if we have to buy the machines during the experimental
period. S. Frances stated that the City of Miami Beach would not have the purchase the
machines during the test period.
A. Fishman stated he would like an amendment in the motion that if the machinery
cannot be adapted to the current Smart Card system. the system be scratched. S.
Frances stated that when the RFP is placed for bids, the ability to accept the Smart
Card system would be one of the requirements in the RPF. There is an encryption in
the Smart Card which the City of Miami Beach owns and the vendor that provides the
Smart Card would need to provide the encryption to whichever company the City of
Miami Beach selects for the multi-space system.
G. Knight called the question: all in favor, none opposed.
VIII. Demo on Concurrency Mitigation
Presentation by Joseph Johnson
J. Johnson stated that when people hear "concurrency", the first thing they think of is
traffic but Concurrency Management encompasses a few other components: level of
service. water, sewer, solid waste, parks and recreation, and mass transit. (Two
handouts provided by J. Johnson for the records: 1) City of Miami Beach, Concurrency
Management System prepared by The Corradino Group and 2) Concurrency
Management System prepared by the City of Miami Beach Transportation &
Concurrency Management Division.)
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J. Johnson stated the Growth Management Act of 1985 created the requirement for
local municipalities to adopt comprehensive plans. These comprehensive plans have
certain elements contained in them: land use, transportation circulation, coastal
requirements, and housing elements, etc. The City of Miami Beach adopted the
Comprehensive Plan in 1989; and, in it, we adopted certain standards for level of
services and the one of concerns to the TPC is transportation.
For most projects in the City of Miami Beach, a concurrency determination needs to be
made. Quite a few people relate concurrency, mitigation fees to impact fees. They are
two separate matters: impact fees are governed by ordinance, their funds are used to
offset the impact of land development, redevelopment or new development. Roadway
impact fees are collective under the Miami-Dade County Ordinance, roadway impact
fees can only be used for capacity improvements on County roadways, and Miami
Beach only has three.
With concurrency, if there is a level of service that a local government has identified that
needs improvement, funds can be collected but there is a certain period established for
using the funds. In other words, a local municipality cannot sit on the money and not do
anything. The idea of concurrency is growth management, smart growth, and controlled
growth.
J. Johnson conducted a concurrency test at a sample address to see how the program
calculated concurrency to make a determination if the project has adverse impact on
currency level-of service requirements.
At this time, the City of Miami Beach is deficient in tot lots and multi-use courts. Multi-
use courts could be described like a basketball court that is stripped and could be used
for one or more sports. Recreational elements are tied to population, like basketball
courts are tied to one basketball court per 5,000 persons, etc.
J. Johnson made it clear that mitigation funds that are collected by the City of Miami
Beach go to a separate mitigation account, separate from the General Fund and can
only be used by authorization from the City Commission. J. Johnson further explained
that recreation element fees are deposited into a recreation account only, transportation
and mitigation fees go into a transportation fund, etc., into accounts that have already
been set up by the Finance Department. No funds are ever commingled.
G. Knight had a question on mitigation regarding Aqua: does this plan consider the St.
Francis property that used to be a hospital and will now be residential. J. Johnson
responded that Aqua has a credit from previous use and the concurrency cannot be
taken away. Credit means it has a revocation of capacity from its prior use that may be
applied against the new intended use. J. Johnson informed the TPC members that
every two or three years the system is updated by Concurrency Management to see if
new projects need to be added.
G. Knight thanked J. Johnson and J. Corradino for their informative presentation on
concurrency.
VI. Office of Concurrency Management. Discussion
Not discussed.
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IX. Status Reports
Parking Status Report - November 2001 (written report submitted)
Angle Parking - Update by Saul Frances
Blue Ribbon Traffic Report - Update by Saul Frances
Nothing reported.
X. Other Business
Parking Workshop - February 11, 2002 - 2pm (Commission Chambers)
S. Frances reminded that the Parking Workshop has been deferred to March (no date
set yet) and items to be discussed include new technologies and angle parking.
G. Held will be placed on the March 4, 2002 agenda.
H. Gross stated he would like the TPC members to write a letter of commendation to the
City Manager regarding J. Johnson and S. Frances to write one regarding V. Kirk. M.
Courtney, M. Hyman. L. Polansky and H. Gross have worked with J. Johnson for many
years. The TPC is very fortunate to have dedicated people like J. Johnson and V. Kirk
and he feels it is important that the TPC members adopt a resolution or letter
commending them for the work they have done and how they have been a credit to the
City of Miami Beach. Second by L. Polansky.
G. Knight would like to make a request from J. Johnson (on M. Benson's behalf) if at a
future TPC meeting J. Johnson could inform the TPC members how other communities
have dealt with the issue of cumulative effect, and regional issues, etc. Motion by H.
Gross, second by M. Benson. Unanimously approved by all present.
M. Courtney recognized F. Beckmann, new Director of Public Works and stated he has
enjoyed worked with F. Beckmann on the N'SYNC concert and other projects. M.
Courtney stated it is a night and day difference at City Hall working with F. Beckmann.
XI. Adjournment
Move to adjourn by G. Knight at 5:05pm.
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City of Miami Beach
Transportation & Parking Committee
Monday, March 4, 2002
Minutes
I. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by G. Knight, Chair at 3:32pm. When G. Knight leaves
for his next meeting, Vice Chair M. Hyman will take over the TPC meeting. H. Gross
has the flu and will not be attending today's meeting.
II. Introduction of Committee Members
Introduction of the T&P Committee members and the public. (Sign-in sheet attached for
reference.)
III. Approval of February 4, 2002 Minutes
Request by G. Knight to accept, motion by M. Hyman to approve February 4, 2002
minutes with no corrections, second by J. Evans and members present, the minutes
were approved unanimously.
IV. Multi Space Meter (Schlumberger)
Presentation by Ryan Bonardi
R. Bonardi, Sales Manager for the Eastem Region of Schlumberger gave the TPC
members a brief introduction to his company and it is one of the few companies that can
offer urban mobility solutions due to its variety of products.
The main on-street product that Schlumberger offers is the DG Classic. R. Bonardi
informed the TPC members that Schlumberger has the largest market share of multi-
space meters not only in North America but also in France, Spain, United Kingdom,
Italy, and Germany to name a few.
E. Brigham wanted to know if this system would tell the parker what time they had to be
back to their vehicle. R. Bonardi stated a receipt could be printed that would inform the
parker the time they purchased on the meter, the location of the meter and the
expiration time.
Question was asked about the receipt for a motorcycle. Where would it be placed? R.
Bonardi stated single space meters could be installed so that the motorcycle rider could
place the receipt on the windshield or on the seat strap so that Enforcement could see
the receipt. R. Bonardi stated the receipt is not usually stolen.
R. Bonardi was asked again about motorcycles, why pay by space would not work. S.
Frances stated if the receipts are being stolen, the City of Miami Beach could address
the problem with either single space meters so there is no receipt issued and motorcycle
parking spaces could be developed from a conventional parking space.
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A. Fishman wanted to know if the Smart Card currently being used by the City of Miami
Beach works with these meters. R. Bonardi stated he needed to obtain the mapping on
how the card works to see if the mapping is compatible. Mapping means how the
Smart Card "communicates" with the meter to process payment.
Question was asked if the display system would be placed on the street or the middle of
the block. S. Frances stated the City of Miami Beach would make an administrative
determination as to where to place the meter units.
G. Knight thanked R. Bonardi for his appearance at the TPC meeting today.
M. Courtney wanted to know if Schlumberger would consider placing some units on a
trial basis so that people can see the machine in action. R. Bonardi stated "yes". G.
Knight stated the TPC is also interested in the aesthetics of the system, and he is
concerned with the problem of receipt theft from motorcycles or convertible vehicles. If
a test was set up, S. Frances stated it should be a test on-street and off-street with both
applications: display by space and pay and display.
M. Hyman reminded the TPC members that they had passed a motion authorizing the
demonstration for on-street at the parking lot next to Prima Pasta and that there are
always two or three convertibles or motorcycles parked at this location.
V. Dual Zone Use. Commercial Loading Zone
Presentation by Danny Rosemond
D. Rosemond (Assistant Director for On-Street Parking) stated during his brief time he
has been with the City of Miami Beach, he has noticed the limitations of parking spaces
and he wants to try and maximize the use of existing parking metered spaces.
He stated there are several hundred commercial loading zone spaces around the City of
Miami Beach operating from 7am to 6pm, and after 6pm, these spaces are not utilized.
Visitors are confused as to when they can use the spaces but the locals know these
spaces are available for parking after 6pm.
This has created another condition for the Parking Department regarding the bagging of
meters adjacent to the commercial loading zones. The idea is to maximize the use of
those spaces by making them a dual use space. D. Rosemond brought a sample of the
typical single space meter that the City of Miami Beach presently uses on-street. The
signs could be augmented to create a metered parking space after 6pm to maximize the
use of the parking space; and, the meters could be painted a different color so that the
parker sees an immediate distinction. Another option would be to replace the meter
dome with another color.
S. Frances stated the Parking Department could also place a sleeve on the meter pole
with a different color to match the meter so that it stands out even more. Additionally,
there are several 100 commercial loading zones south of 23rd Street and after 6pm,
they become dead spaces. This will free up spaces for use by visitors/residents until
9am the next morning.
S. Frances also informed the TPC members that the Mayor's Blue Ribbon Task Force
Sub-Committee on Parking recommended that anywhere there was a two-hour time limit
on meters, it was to be extended to a four-hour time limit. Typically, the "entertainment
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stay" (dinner, movie and walk to Lincoln Road) is a four-hour stay and this four-hour stay
will not be available if employees or store managers use the free parking. Question was
asked if any businesses use the commercial loading zones at night and D. Rosemond's
response was that some commercial loading zones are 24 hours a day.
M. Courtney stated the loading zones set up on the Ocean Drive corridor between
Collins and Ocean Drive are a set 7am -11am zone and go from 7th to 14th Streets
because most of the activity is the morning delivery for the restaurants and cafes.
S. Frances stated the program is basically the same as Ocean Drive except in reverse;
the Ocean Drive businesses did not have sufficient commercial loading spaces in the
morning so if there was an existing meter, it was turned into a commercial loading zone
during the morning. D. Rosemond is proposing the use of commercial loading zones for
metered spaces during the evening. There would no "three uses" metered spaces, only
two uses; the signs on meters currently state "meter enforced 9am - midnight" and
these meters would be adjusted to have signage stating it is a commercial loading zone
during the day and then metered parking until midnight. However, this does not apply to
residential area use meters.
S. Frances informed the TPC members the City of Miami Beach has several programs
and one of them is the flex zone (where the City honors residential permits at meters in
Zone 5--Art Deco District) and there is signage at certain meters on certain blocks which
state "Residential Zone 5 - 6pm - 6 am". At different locations in the City of Miami
Beach, there is freight loading zone program, which has a sign stating "freight loading
zone - 7am - 11am". These zones do not overlap. Passenger loading zones are totally
different, as they are 24 hours and for use by hotel passengers.
M. Courtney wanted to know how many meters are involved and wanted to know how a
big truck (18 wheeler) can fit into a 20-foot space. S. Frances stated that in certain
areas the commercial loading zone could be extended for 18-wheelers and larger
trucks. M. Courtney also addressed the painting of the meter heads to another color
than gray. as he believes the Parking Department may be looking into a maintenance
nightmare.
S. Frances stated he is looking for input from the TPC members, from the general public
and businesses so that the Parking Department can try to match the adjacent land use
with the expected time frame use to create turnover for parking. The Mayor's Blue
Ribbon Task Force Sub-Committee on Parking recommended an increase of at least
four hours on the time limits for on-street meters and the time could be increased to six
hours.
M. Courtney stated his observation in residential districts when drivers pull up after 6pm
to a meter, is that drivers are totally confused as to what they are supposed to do.
Additionally, most signs hanging on meter poles are bent and they do not tell parkers
they must have a permit to park in residential zones. Several TPC members wondered
if maybe more wording would be of assistance or more clarity: "permit parking only".
D. Rosemond stated the meter would be programmed so it will have the international
fee, which is the international symbol for parking with a line through it, and it would read
"no parking".
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M. Montalvo, City of Miami Beach resident, stated he feels the signs could be done in
two colors.
S. Frances requested an endorsement from the TPC members so he can proceed with
the color scheme and obtain the necessary Design Review approvals. He also asked
the TPC members to make a recommendation for a test site. G. Knight stated the areas
he would like to see tested are: Meridian north Lincoln Road where there is a 20- foot
loading' zone on either side of the street and Lincoln Lane.
M. Hyman made a motion to endorse the request in concept. second by C. Garcia Pons
(endorsement to include colors by L. Polansky).
G. Knight thanked D. Rosemond for his appearance at the TPC today.
VI. Status Reports:
Parking Status Report. December 2001 (written report submitted)
Mayor's Blue Ribbon Task Force Parking Sub-Committee - (written report
attached) - Update by Saul Frances
S. Frances informed the TPC members they had been given a copy of the Action Steps
recommended by the Mayor's Blue Ribbon Task Force Sub-Committee on Parking. He
further stated the Parking Department endorses the Action Steps with some exceptions.
G. Knight suggested that the TPC members not act until the Action Steps have been
approved. S. Frances responded that any implementation of the recommendations
might be done by an Oversight Committee to ensure that recommendations approved
by the City Commission are implemented.
G. Knight wanted to know if the Action Steps would be coming back to the TPC for a
recommendation. Most TPC members felt that this item should be placed on the
agenda as an item for discussion at the April 1. 2002 TPC meeting.
S. Frances stated that he would confirm at today's meeting if the recommendations will
be presented to the City Commission at the March 20, 2002 meeting.
M. Hyman stated Leonard Wein, Jr. called him about water taxis running along the
Indian Creek waterway. L. Wein spoke to Mayor D. Dermer and the Mayor told him to
bring the subject to the TPC. L. Wein is in the process of contacting the water taxi
companies who provide this service in Stuart and Lauderdale. M. Hyman asked him to
speak to J. Evans because maybe the water taxis can go further north to hook up with
the Electrowave. J. Evans stated the water taxis already stop at the Marina (by Monty's
on 5th & Alton Road) on Saturdays and Sundays. As part of their package, they offer
an Electrowave shuttle pass to shoppers going to South Beach and when they are
finished shopping, they take the water taxi back to Fort Lauderdale.
M. Courtney stated he wants to look at a spreadsheet of what the City of Miami Beach
budgeted this year and what the economic pluses or minuses associated with these
recommendations are after 9/11/01 before he votes to approve the Action Steps.
G. Knight stated he would like three items placed on the next agenda:
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1. Revisit to the Concurrency Management Procedure resulting from a memo M.
Benson sent to G. Knight. M. Benson was asked to get a copy to S. Frances.
2. A request for updated report on: a) an extension on West Avenue; and b) the
treatment of the center part of Lincoln Road between Washington and Collins.
The TPC members heard presentations but have not seen any other updates.
3. A presentation on water taxis and Electrowave integration.
M. Hyman recommended that the TPC wait until L. Wein gets the information on the
water taxis and then place it on the agenda.
C. Garcia Pons stated that on March 25, 2002 there will be a parking presentation at the
City Commission Chambers from 2-5pm regarding parking alternatives, parking
strategies, taxi cab issues, etc. and encouraged TPC members to attend.
M. Benson stated in July 2001 there was a resolution adopted regarding the 63rd Street
Bridge and she had proposed a paragraph be added that requested that the City
Manager inform the TPC of the upcoming project. G. Knight asked M. Benson to fax the
paragraph to the Parking Department tomorrow.
J. Evans reported that the Electrowave only had nine (9) tows for the month of February
compared to 310 in October 2001.
M. Hyman stated that on page 524 of the consolidated report, which compares
December 2001 to December 2000, the City of Miami Beach is up over nine percent
(9%) in spite of the recent economic troubles. To M. Hyman this says a lot about the
Parking Department and its operations. He thanked S. Frances and the whole
department.
VII. Other Business - None discussed.
VIII. Adjournment
Motion to adjourn by M. Hyman, accepted by G. Knight at 4:52pm.
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City of Miami Beach
Transportation & Parking Committee
Monday, April 1, 2002
REVISED Minutes
I. Call to Order
G. Knight, Chair called the meeting to order at 3:37p.m.
II. Introduction of Committee Members
Introduction of the T&P Committee members and the public. (Sign-in sheet attached for
reference.)
III. Approval of March 4, 2002 Minutes
Motion by H. Gross to approve March 4, 2002 minutes with no corrections, second by M.
Hyman, the minutes were approved unanimously by the members present.
IV. Update for Extension on West Avenue
By: Fred Beckmann/Joseph Johnson
J. Johnson stated the West Avenue Extension Project is listed in the MMP as one of the
projects that has several different alternatives for this intersection. The project has no
funding but it has been included in Miami-Dade County's Long Range Plan as a Priority
Four Project but it could be moved up to a Priority Two and possibly a Priority One with
some influence from City of Miami Beach Commissioner J. Smith (Miami Beach
Representative on the MPO).
The project is eligible for funding through the Roadway Impacted Program and the City
of Miami Beach is also looking at the possibility of using the project to apply for Miami-
Dade County Enhancement Grants. There have also been on-going discussions with
the Miami Beach Housing Authority to see what plans they have for the property. F.
Beckmann stated he classifies this project as "unfunded project" at this time. He feels
there is a five to seven year time frame before any construction is started.
H. Gross informed the TPC members that the Miami Beach Housing Authority owns the
property and already has the property "locked up., but they cannot sell the property
without a public hearing.
H. Gross also stated he is unsure what jurisdiction the TPC has regarding this issue, but
he suggested that a letter could be sent to Charles Burkett, Housing Authority Director
informing him that the TPC wants to be kept advised on any actions or plans the Miami
Beach Housing Authority has to sell this property. He recommended that the City
Manager be copied on the letter.
F. Beckmann stated he thought Commissioner M. Bower had some conversations with
the Miami Beach Housing Authority but he does not know any details.
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G. Knight asked F. Beckmann to give the TPC an update on this issue via a memo. H.
Gross added one caveat: ask the City Manager if he wants the TPC to take written
action.
V. 72"d Street & Collins Avenue Development/Related Group
By: Joyce Meyers
Since J. Meyers cannot be present today, K. Hirsh (Planning Department) will be
bringing the TPC up-to-date on the project.
K. Hirsh informed the TPC that the proposed project includes 120 residential units with
an average of approximately 1,000 square feet per unit and 30 - 35,000 square feet of
unanchored retail. The only feasible use for anchored retail that Related Group is
proposing is either a grocery store or a drug store. There are approximately proposed
400 parking spaces that will include 75-100-replacement parking and the 72"0 Street lot,
which is currently owned by the City of Miami Beach.
G. Knight wanted to know if there would be a net gain or loss of parking. K. Hirsh
answered that 400 parking spaces are being proposed and 75-100 of those will be
replacement. G. Knight wanted to know what the parking capacity was now and K.
Hirsh answered there are approximately 307 parking spaces currently available.
G. Knight took a moment to introduce the newest member of the TPC: Roger Cruz,
appointed by Commissioner R. Steinberg.
H. Gross informed the TPC members that everything being presented by K. Hirsh is
what the developer has suggested. There have been six public hearings, and there will
be another public hearing from 7-9pm Thursday, April 4,2002. Subsequent to this public
hearing, the City Manager will make a recommendation to the City Commission and they
will decide if they want Related Group, select the second developer or completely scrap
the project.
M. Hyman proposed the following motions regarding the project:
72nd STREET & COLLINS AVENUE MOTION
1. If any of the existing off-street public parking spaces on the 72nd Street and Collins
A venue Site are relocated in whole or in part to other locations in North Beach for any
reason, those relocated parking spaces are to be operable and legally usable on their
!!!i!!! location or locations before being removed from the 72nd Street site. Said newly
created public spaces to be no more than three (3) blocks from their present location.
M. Hyman has concerns with the parking spaces because even though promises are
made with the best of intentions, politicians sometimes try to solve long-range problems
with short solutions. He does not want to see North Beach strangled.
H. Gross stated he does not want North Beach to lose one single parking space
because some developer wants to construct A, B, or C project.
Question was called for those in favor the first motion: all in favor, none opposed.
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M. Hyman stated that his second motion is a reaffirmation of a motion he sent to the
City Manager and City Commission approximately two years ago:
72nd STREET & COLLINS AVENUE MOTION
2. Any newly created uses on the 72nd Street and Collins Avenue site must provide 100%
of the required parking and loading spaces for said uses as per City of Miami Beach
Zoning and Parking Ordinances. All of the above required parking must be provided on
the 72nd Street and Collins A venue site and be in addition to the existing 307 public and
handicapped parking spaces whether said public parking spaces are on the 72nd
Street and Collins Avenue site and/or another site or sites.
H. Gross stated he would like the words "and handicapped" added after public.
E. Brigham suggested the number of spaces should also be included "307".
Second by A. Fishman. Question was called: all in favor, second motion approved
unanimously.
VI. Bay Link - Schedule of Individual Presentations
By: Joseph Johnson
J. Johnson informed the TPC there recently was a workshop with the City Administration
regarding Bay Link that did not require action. However, at this time, J. Johnson, would
like to have Wilson Fernandez, Project Manager from Miami-Dade MPO, place the TPC
on notice that it is J. Johnson's intention to be placed on next month's TPC agenda to
make a presentation on the Bay Link and possible action to be taken with a resolution
on a preferred alternative.
J. Johnson wanted the TPC members to know he and W. Fernandez will be available to
make individual presentations to the various groups represented by the TPC members.
For example: the Washington Avenue Task Force, Ocean Drive Association, and the
North Beach Development Corporation.
W. Fernandez informed the TPC that by the end of April, there would be a compilation
of the questions raised, technical analysis, etc. and will be placed into a document called
the Draft and Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS). Recommendations from the City
Commissions of Miami and Miami Beach are paramount to any decision from the MPO
and he is sure the respective City Commissions would want an agency under them to
review and make recommendations to them.
The agency he feels should review the DEIS for the City of Miami Beach would be the
TPC and the respective groups represented on the TPC. For the record, W. Fernandez,
wanted it known that the preferred alternative is not coming from Miami-Dade County; it
is coming from the community grass roots up and not one dictated to the community.
R. Warren was concerned that with one vote from the City of Miami Beach
(Commissioner J. Smith), it is done and it could be built without other input. F.
Beckmann stated "no", that if the City of Miami Beach Commission is opposed, it will not
be built on the Miami Beach side.
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M. Hyman informed the TPC members that in the event this project goes fOfWard, there
are funds available for the creation of the project; but there are no funds available now
or will be available for the operation. Citizens and elected officials should be aware of
this fact. Somewhere in the future, the City of Miami Beach and its citizens will have to
pay for the operating costs.
G. Knight stated this issue would be discussed at the May 6, 2002 meeting of the TPC
and W. Fernandez and J. Johnson would be present. G. Knight wanted to know if the
draft would be available to TPC members prior to May 6, 2002 as TPC members
needed time to read the document.
H. Gross stated if the draft was not ready, this item should not be placed on the agenda.
G. Knight stated if W. Fernandez would not have the full presentation available prior to
May 2, 2002, this item would not be placed on the May 6, 2002 agenda. W. Fernandez
was informed that the deadline was April 27 or April 29 at the latest.
J. Johnson strongly suggested that individual groups represented by TPC members take
advantage of the presentation.
G. Knight stated whoever is responsible for representing the group could easily do this;
Le., contact should come from the City of Miami Beach to the person responsible for the
organization in a letter requesting time to be placed on their agenda, M. Courtney for the
Ocean Drive Association; L. Polansky for the Washington Avenue Task Force, etc. L.
Polansky thought R. Singer would be the right person for the Washington Avenue Task
Force.
G. Knight stated the following are the groups to be contacted:
1. Ocean Drive Association
2. Lincoln Road
3. Washington Avenue Task Force
4. South Pointe Advisory Board
5. Alton Road
6. Flamingo Park Neighborhood
J. Johnson stated some of these groups mentioned have already been targeted; he
wants the groups the TPC members represent.
H. Gross suggested that the TPC May 6, 2002 meeting be held at the City Commission
Chambers and notice be sent to all City of Miami Beach groups and this be the only
subject on the agenda if Miami-Dade County provides the TPC members all the data
and/or document(s) they need in advance.
G. Knight wanted to know how large the document is because all TPC members want a
chance to see the document and summary.
VII. Garage Revenue Control System Upgrade
By: Charles Adams
C. Adams stated the current equipment in City of Miami Beach garages was purchased
in 1995 and installed in 1996. Since 1995 technology has advanced dramatically; the
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City of Miami Beach Parking Revenue/Access Control Computer System is no longer
able to operate in the DOS environment and now operates in Windows NT.
The goal is to try to get the Smart Cards to work at the City's parking garages. The City
of Miami Beach will be the only city in the country to tie in meter parking, garage
parking, and transportation with one card. Since one company manufactures the Smart
Card and another company manufactures the parking equipment, it took several years
of negotiations but both companies finally agreed to interface with each other. A test
conducted at the 7th Street Garage proved it worked.
Now that the City of Miami Beach knew it worked, the City wanted to make the system
available everywhere. Because of chip technology, everything the City bought in 1995
and 1996 is no longer available and it will not work with the Smart Card technology or
some credit card applications. The City decided to look at all systems citywide to see
what it would cost to update the garages. The price from the vendor to upgrade
everything including installation of the application for Smart Cards and credit cards at
the 42"d Street and the Anchor Garage is $132,000.
C. Adams stated he would like a recommendation from the TPC to move forward. S.
Frances introduced Larry Oliva from Royce Parking Systems.
H. Gross wanted to know if C. Adams could share with the TPC members the
conversations that C. Adams had with S. Frances, D. Rosemond, and L. Oliva from
Royce. He wanted to know the pros and cons and how they finally came to the decision
to make this recommendation.
C. Adams stated that at some point in time, things are going to fail and the City will be
unable to get parts (computer chips for a 286 and 386 are no longer available). The City
decided to do the upgrade as a clean sweep because if it is done piecemeal, there are
warranty issues. If the whole City can be done at one time, everything will be upgraded
to the current technology. The goal is to be able to accept Smart Cards and credit cards
at the garages, and be able to obtain replacement parts that are current.
H. Gross stated that for discussion purposes, he would make the motion to move
forward, second by M. Hyman.
A. Fishman wanted to know if the Smart Card could be operated with a scanner only
and there would be no need for a live person. C. Adams answered "no" because the
parking attendant has to be the one placing the card in the reader to see if the user has
money. If the user does not have enough money in the card, then the charges could be
split up by paying cash or however the user wants to pay his /her balance.
G. Knight stated for the sake of concept, it seems a good solution to a current problem.
However, he does not feel it addresses the two or three million people who live
proximate to us who want to drive to Miami Beach and be able to park. He wonders if
the TPC should be looking at an integrated system whereby a person in Coral Gables
would not have to look for quarters when they arrive in Miami Beach.
S. Frances stated the City of Miami Beach and the City of Miami have begun
conversations to create a regional card whereby users can use one card at all locations
and one clearinghouse will be used to process the revenue. Right now there are three
different meter manufacturers and three different card systems. This project is five to
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seven years away because a process has to be created interlocally with all three
municipalities to contribute funding and one vendor needs to be chosen through an RFP
process.
Question was asked if the City of Miami Beach has reached a point with the upgrading
where a credit card can be accepted. C. Adams answered "yes", the ticket will be
validated with the credit card transaction and the ticket will allow the user to exit the
garage.
S. Frances informed the TPC that this system does not preclude the Parking
Department from installing a "pay on foot" station (first you pay and then you go to your
car) at other garages where if someone does want to pay by credit card, the parker
does not have to wait in an exit line. The user can pay and then go back to his car with
a ten-minute grace period to exit the garage.
G. Knight called the motion supporting the Parking Department's request to move
forward with the upgrade; all in favor; none opposed.
S. Frances wanted to express his appreciation for all the work on this project to L. Oliva,
B. and K. Urquhart from Greenwald Intellicard and a special "thank you" to C. Adams as
he gave C. Adams this project one year ago and now it is close to fruition.
H. Gross stated that for the benefit of new TPC member R. Cruz, he feels this is one of
the brightest Committees he has ever been a member of in his entire life. He
referenced the knowledge that S. Frances, C. Adams, D. Rosemond, V. Kirk, F.
Beckmann and J. Johnson bring to this Committee.
VIII. Mayor's Blue Ribbon Task Force Parking Sub-Committee - Action Steps
Discussion
A. L1erandi (former TPC member) was present and asked to sit at the table to discuss
the Mayor's Blue Ribbon Task Force Parking Sub-Committee-Action Steps. G. Knight
informed the TPC members that the Action Steps and other recommendations would be
presented to the City Commission on Friday, April 5, 2002 at Commission Chambers at
2p.m. G. Knight felt the TPC members should have a chance to look at the Action
Steps, ask questions or raise issues or concerns.
S. Frances informed the TPC members that M. Courtney had requested that the Action
Steps include a cost impact for some of the recommendations and the new handout
provided by S. Frances lists the estimated impact costs.
A. L1erandi stated the main object of the Sub-Committee was to see what could be done
about the business/tourism slack. The Sub-Committee came up with the
recommendations listed in the Action Steps, which are low in cost.
H. Gross wanted to know why the valet companies should be given a 50% reduction in
valet fines. S. Frances stated that the valet industry brought up this issue and the
Parking Department is trying to give them some relief so that the cost reductions can be
passed down to the consumer. The primary cost generators for valet companies are:
1) storage locations and 2) insurance. Since the valet companies collectively have
approximately $86,000 in outstanding citations, the City of Miami Beach Parking
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Department thought an amnesty program (50% or a percentage-it is not etched in
stone) would be a goodwill gesture to the valet companies.
In addition, the Parking Department is recommending a valet workshop be conducted
with all the valet operators to determine what other things could be done, including the
revision of the Valet Ordinance. Currently, fines range from $25. to not having a
nametag to $250. for illegal storage. The recommendation is that after a five-strike
program, the valet operator's license may be revoked for something serious like illegal
storage/ramping.
H. Gross wanted to know why valet operators should be given a five-strike program.
Why not a three-strike program? He feels the City of Miami Beach is giving valet
operators the ability to steal from tourists/residents and some valet operators do not
charge the dollar amount they list on their signs.
S. Frances answered that many valet operators do not place their parking/storage rates
on their signs and the fee they charge the public is not regulated because it is free
enterprise. The Parking Department Valet Ordinance regulates them very strictly on the
use of public right-of-way; curbside parking for drop off and pick up; using a City facility
for storage; and the City roads they travel to bring cars back and forth.
J. Scharer thought anything valet companies do should be tied to their performance or
their ability to pass on savings to the consumer. He thinks most everyone present is
past the five-strike limit with valets and believes a "zero tolerance" policy (or close to
one) should be implemented because he feels valet companies know what the rules are
and they know when they are violating them.
A. Fishman stated wanted to know why the City of Miami Beach should give valet
operators amnesty when they are constantly violating City rules and thumbing their
noses by not paying these fines. It should be the opposite, instead of 90 days to pay
fines; they should be kicked out of the City of Miami Beach.
G. Knight reminded everyone that the purpose of the Mayor's Blue Ribbon Committees
were to respond to the decline in tourism subsequent to September 11, 2001. G.
Knight's impression of the valet companies is that they are performing better than in the
past because he has not seen valet companies parking cars at metered spots based on
his personal observations outside of Crowbar and Level.
G. Knight reminded everyone that the Action Steps are going to be presented to the City
Commission on Friday, April 5 and the City Commission will either take action or refer
them back to the appropriate Sub-Committee.
S. Frances stated that valet companies realized that the meter rental rates for ramping,
the administrative fee, and the violation fees have been taxing on them and that is
reason they had to increase their rates. The main driver of their rates is their cost
regarding storage locations, liability insurance and labor. A meter that is rented for $10.
a day will be turned over by the valet company 50 times a week and they charge $10-20
for the space. The Actions Steps are a good faith gesture on the City's part post
September 11, 2001 to try to help valet companies get back on their feet and there
should be a commitment on their part to pass these savings to the consumer.
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J. Scharer does not feel the City of Miami Beach owes valet companies a break and if
they have violated our rules, they should pay the fines.
S. Frances informed the TPC that the City of Miami Beach currently deals with
approximately ten valet companies and the issue is free enterprise. The City is
obligated to provide a valet operator ramp spaces for meters when they meet the City's
requirements in the Valet Ordinance, contracts with an establishment that wants valet
service, and obtains an occupational license to provide valet service. Since valet
companies are private industry, they do not have to disclose liability insurance costs,
storage, etc.
G. Knight stated again these recommendations are to be presented Friday, April 5, 2002
and encouraged all TPC members to attend.
A. Fishman wants to go on record that he does not support items two, three and four of
the Valet Parking (Action Steps).
S. Frances stated that a motion could be made that the TPC members have not had the
opportunity to discuss the balance of the Action Steps but what they have discussed--
items two, three and four of the Valet Parking section are not supported by the TPC
members.
Motion by A. Fishman, second by R. Warren.
A. L1erandi stated that the recommendations agreed upon by the Parking Sub-
Committee came about after hours and hours of meetings, including valet parking
because it was one of the most problematic issues, and the Sub-Committee wanted to
give valet companies a chance to do things well from now on.
G. Knight re-stated the motion: the TPC does not support the following sections of the
Valet Parking Recommendation in the Action Steps:
1. Waiver of parking meter and administrative fees.
2. Amnesty Program for outstanding valet fines.
3. Revise enforcement provision in Valet Parking Ordinance.
The TPC will not make comments on other portions because the TPC has not had
sufficient time to review these sections.
Second by H. Gross, all in favor, none opposed.
IX. Status Reports:
Parking Status Report - January 2002 (written report submitted)
March 24th Parking Workshop Presentation. Update by Saul Frances
S. Frances reported on the Parking Workshop Presentation and he stated the agenda
coversheet was included in the package. A brief overview included the Lockheed and
HNTB Studies, new technologies and incentives including the multi-space meters, the
hotel hang-tag program and the realtor hang-tag program. L. Bier from Bier and
Associates provided a review of parking meter rates comparing local and national rates,
parking garage operations, and revenues associated with garages. P. Walker provided
a brief presentation on the parking system finances, and the City's bonding capacity.
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Other items discussed included: the Valet Parking Ordinance and the taxicab industry
issues where the City augmented the number of taxicab stands to 100 spaces. This
workshop that was mainly educational as there were no clear-cut recommendations that
were accepted or approved by the City Commission.
One item that was made was a referral to the TPC for the review of maximum parking
meter time limits. There are some areas in the City that are two hours (issue brought to
the TPC by E. Brigham last year) and the Parking Department proceeded in changing
the meters on Collins Avenue from two hours to six hours. The Parking Department will
provide a listing of all the locations that are currently two hours and S. Frances hopes to
get some input from the TPC.
EDAW provided a presentation on a South Beach Expansion of Residential Parking
Opportunities with graphics providing different on-street parking alternatives including
the existing parallel, angle, median angle and median parallel parking. There were no
recommendations or clear-cut decisions provided at this time.
The 1 ih Street Site Analysis was not discussed due to time constraints.
TPC members present at the Parking Workshop: E. Brigham, M. Hyman and G. Knight.
R. Warren read the article in the Sun Post regarding angle parking and how the Miami
Beach Preservation Board "bashed" residential parking. G. Knight cautioned R. Warren
to be careful in thinking the article was representative of the four and one half hours of
the workshop. R. Warren wanted to know if there were any graphics available to the
TPC of what was discussed at the Parking Workshop and S. Frances stated he would
be happy to supply copies at the next TPC meeting.
M. Hyman wanted to know if along with the graphics, S. Frances could provide
information on what the net increase would be to each of the proposed solutions. M.
Hyman stated he was not impressed with the representative of EDAW and her answers
did not instill a lot of confidence. Would it be possible to provide the net increase for all
the proposals presented by EDAW? If there is a negible increase, why go through the
whole process?
G. Knight stated there were three issues presented by EDAW: increase in places to
park, safety for pedestrians and appearance.
G. Knight stated and even though he is not in favor of angle parking, he would like to
see an experiment and the TPC is on record several times asking for an experiment and
it is never done.
S. Frances stated this is a City Commission policy issue and if the City Commission
wishes to endorse a test cite, the Parking Department would move forward. Even with
the City Commission endorsement, the City of Miami Beach has to obtain Miami-Dade
County approval.
x. Other Business.
M. Benson wanted to know if the Resolution regarding the 63rd Street Flyover was ever
signed. G. Knight stated he was signing the resolution in the presence of the TPC
members so that it could be forwarded to the appropriate person at City Hall.
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G. Knight nominated M. Benson as the "Ad Hoc" member of the TPC to follow-up on any
resolutions the Committee adopts so that there is appropriate follow-up and copies are
made to every TPC member.
G. Knight appointed the Sub-Committee of M. Hyman and M. Benson to do the
following:
1. Examine the resolution passed July 2001 (now officially signed).
2. Return to the TPC with recommendations.
M. Hyman stated the follow-up on the 63rd Street Flyover should include North Beach
Development Corporation because they are the ones that get the word out.
A. Fishman request: to place the turning lane from Indian Creek to 41st Street on the
May 6, 2002 agenda.
F. Beckmann informed the TPC members there is Commission Workshop scheduled for
Thursday, April 4, 2002 at 2pm that includes:
1. Electrowave Update.
2. Capital Improvements Projects for the Electrowave tying in to the 171h Street
Parking Structure by Christina Cuervo.
3. Update on MMP by J. Johnson.
E. Brigham wanted to know what event was happening on Ocean Drive that a vast
amount of parking meters were bagged between Ocean Drive and Collins.
S. Frances responded that when the City of Miami Beach implements the MEP (Major
Events Plan) there are a set number of street closures that are done and it includes
Ocean Drive. The Parking Department was trying to get some of those locations
available for both public and residential parking, as there was a real need for it.
XI. Adjournment
Motion to adjourn by L. Polansky, accepted by G. Knight at 5:45pm.
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City of Miami Beach
Transportation & Parking Committee
Monday, May 6, 2002
Minutes
I. Call to Order
G. Knight, Chair called the meeting to order at 3:47 p.m.
II. Introduction of Committee Members
Introduction of the T&P Committee members and the public. (Sign-in sheet attached for
reference.)
III. Approval of April 1, 2002 Minutes
Motion by M. Hyman to amend April 1, 2002 minutes, second paragraph of Item IV to
change wording from "unfounded projecr to unfunded project, page two of minutes, in
Section 1 of the 72nd Street & Collins Avenue Motion, add the word new after "their" so it
reads "usable on their new location or locations' second by D. Fruit, the minutes were
approved-with the amendments-unanimously by the members present.
Since Major Carlos Noriega is not present yet for Item IV and J. Johnson is not present
for Item V, the TPC members discussed Item VII.
VII. Complaint Letter on Towing from Daren Lewis & Jordana Monteiro
By: Saul Frances
Chair G. Knight was given a towing complaint letter and asked S. Frances to explain
towing procedures in the City of Miami Beach. S. Frances informed the TPC members
this towing was the result of a meter rental from a production company on the 100 block
of 15th Street. When Enforcement officers are given a meter rental detail, they bag the
meters and do a vehicle inventory log writing down the description of the vehicles
parked at meters. In this instance, there were mistakes committed on the meter rental
detail by both Enforcement and the Police Department. The Parking Department did not
log the vehicles and the vehicles were there prior to the bagging and therefore legally
entitled to those spaces. When the production company went to do their shoot and
found the cars parked there, they called the Police Department, who took it upon
themselves to tow the vehicles.
S. Frances spoke to Assistant Police Chief T. Marten and Chief Marten has agreed that
whenever there is a production and there are any questions on parked vehicles, they will
confirm with the Parking Department supervisor on duty to see if that vehicle is on the
log. Parking Administration will also ensure that all Enforcement Officers log vehicles
correctly. The money is being refunded to D. Lewis and J. Monteiro and the citations
will be administratively dismissed. After this incident, a Standard Operating Procedure
has been instituted to prevent similar incidents from happening in the future.
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M. Courtney stated that in addition to a refund, they be given a parking card and the
Parking Director should call them personally. S. Frances stated it was an excellent
suggestion. G. Knight asked S. Frances to follow up on the police reimbursement.
V. Turning Lane from Indian Creek to 41st Street
By: Joseph Johnson
J. Johnson stated this crosswalk is a state road and agrees it is safety issue. The first
thing that needs to be done is a study. J. Johnson stated he could prepare a request to
FDOT, who will conduct a warrant analysis, and a pedestrian count. However, if the
pedestrian count is low, then it is a "no go. by FDOT.
After discussion by TPC members on the safety issue of this turning lane, motion was
made by M. Courtney for a study and warrant analysis to be conducted by FDOT as
quickly as possible since all TPC members feel this turning lane is not only a safety
issue but lives are being threatened, second by C. Garcia Pons.
C. Garcia Pons stated he would like to request a pedestrian on demand signal from
FDOT.
Motion passed unanimously by all present.
VI. Scheduling of Joint TPC Public Meeting for Bay Link (Special TPC meeting)
By: Joseph Johnson
J. Johnson handed out the City of Miami Beach Schedule of Bay Link Meetings and
informed the TPC members that the items in bold are dates that cannot be changed.
The Consultant agreed to make a presentation to the TPC at the City Commission
Chambers to allow input from the various community groups represented by the TPC.
Based on the time constraints the Consultant is under with federal mandates, they
published the schedule handed out today.
The only item on the meeting of the TPC for June 3, 2002 will be a presentation of the
Baylink by Parsons, Brincl<erhoff and the MPO. There will not be a DEIS available at
that time as the DEIS will not be ready, this will only be an oral presentation.
The DEIS will not be available until June 15, 2002 and it will only be available on the
Intemet. J. Johnson stated the DEIS may be available after our presentation. It is
approximately 319 pages and cannot be faxed or mailed.
H. Gross recommended that M. Benson call Communicatz and advise Ric Katz that
every member of the TPC should have a copy of the DEIS at least 10 days prior to the
July 8, 2002 TPC meeting.
The presentation will be made to the City Commission on July 10, 2002 and on July 25,
2002 the Bay Link presentation will be made to the MPO Governing Board.
VII. Valet Parking (On-Street Regulations) on Ocean Drive
By: Saul Frances
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At the April 25, 2002 Parking Workshop, Commissioner R. Steinberg asked a question
about regulations on Ocean Drive regarding valets and the valet ordinance in existence.
S. Frances would like reaction and feedback from the TPC as far as regulations on
Ocean Drive for valets whether it be in the form of a fee, enforcement of the Valet
Ordinance with regards to the number of spaces they rent, storage, ramping from a
moving lane of traffic, etc. The City Administration wants a blueprint or guidelines from
the TPC as to which way to proceed on Ocean Drive.
M. Courtney wanted to know why valets on Ocean Drive do not pay a fee when valets in
different parts of the City of Miami Beach are paying the required fees. He feels there
are different dynamics of parking cars on and off Ocean Drive and there has been a
consistent policy in the Ocean Drive Association guidelines to keep entrances and
loading zones to hotels and restaurants as clear as possible. His suggestion would be
to look at existing valet companies on Ocean Drive, their hours, rates, usage and space
being used, etc. and try to come up with a plan.
H. Gross seconded M. Courtney's motion.
M. Courtney would like to see a matrix of the Ocean Drive corridor, Collins Avenue
corridor Washington Avenue corridor by means of an assessment or survey as to their
loading zones, hotel drop off zones, etc. He also feels valet ramping and how the
zones are being used should be placed on the agenda for the July 8, 2002 TPC
meeting.
D. Fruit stated he would prefer to see a cross-city study instead of what M. Courtney
requested: Ocean Drive, Collins Avenue and Washington corridors. And secondly, he
wants to know why one valet company charges differently than others.
G. Knight stated valet companies should be invited to the TPC meeting so they can give
some input.
Regarding M. Courtney's motion, all in favor, none opposed. S. Frances to invite some
valet companies to the July 8, 2002 TPC meeting.
IX. Mayor's Blue Ribbon Task Force Referral - Maximum Meter Time Limits
By: Saul Frances
S. Frances stated this item came about as a result from the Mayor's Blue Ribbon Task
Force meetings. He would like a recommendation from the TPC for adjusting the
maximum time limits on the two-our meters to a four-hour limit.
One TPC member stated the purpose of making the time limit on the meter two hours
was to for people to get in and out of the commercial establishments. Parkers should
be encouraged to use the garages if they plan to stay for a longer time. Changing the
meter times may take away the incentive to use the City's garages.
S. Frances stated that when the City of Miami Beach parking availability is at capacity at
garages and surface lots, which occurs mainly on Friday, Saturday and Sunday and a
parker can only park for two hours and they have to keep coming back and forth to feed
the meters, it is an inconvenience to them. G. Knight stated the idea is to keep our City
a pedestrian friendly city.
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G. Knight suggested that if the TPC recommends a four-hour limit and the TPC receives
negative input, the TPC could go back and look at the problem again.
R. Warren asked if the City of Miami Beach has the technology to flip the meters to a
lower or higher rate as he felt Alton Road parking meters should not be longer than two
hours as this is a critical area for parkers. S. Frances stated this was done at the
Epicure lot and the City of Miami Beach does not want to make it too difficult or too
complicated with signage for someone who parks and thinks they can park there for four
hours when the maximum is only two hours.
S. Frances stated the City Commission asked for a recommendation and/or a motion
and referred this item to the TPC.
Motion by M. Courtney: the TPC should look at increasing the two-hour limit.
S. Frances recommended keeping Washington Avenue the same and that Alton Road
between Lincoln Road and Dade Boulevard be changed to four-hour limits to provide
flexibility for parkers. He could also make the meters dual use: two-hour limit between
9am and 6pm and four-hour limit from 6pm to 9am (this only applies to meters North of
Lincoln Road).
Motion by A. Fishman: regarding the on-street parking inventory/south of Dade
Boulevard/23rd Street maximum time limits (the motion onlv applies to those
locations/meters listed in the Miami Beach Parking Department list provided by S.
Frances with agenda package)-any meters that have two-hour limits should remain at
two hours from 9am to 6pm and after 6pm they should revert to a four-hour limit and the
three and six-hour limits should be left alone. Second by C. Garcia Pons.
Motion restated by G. Knight from 9am - 6 pm, the two hour meters are to remain two
hour meters; but after 6pm those meters will be available for four hour use and that the
three hour and six and twelve hour meters stay like they are (the motion onlv applies to
locations/meters on the list provided with agenda package by the Parking Department).
Second again by C. Garcia Pons.
(L. Polansky was at Jury Duty - arrived 4:45pm)
M. Courtney may return to the TPC with a recommendation from the Ocean Drive
Association regarding extending the three-hour limit to a four-hour limit.
Question was asked: all in favor: one opposed: D. Fruit.
X. Status Reports:
Parking Status Report - February 2002 (written report submitted)
Collins Avenue Reconstruction Project - Update by Danny Rosemond
Nothing reported.
XI. Other Business
C. Garcia Pons stated at the last meeting M. Hyman asked what is the net gain of
increase in parking in the Flamingo/Lummus neighborhood and the count is listed in the
letter handed out by C. Garcia Pons (copy attached with the minutes for the record).
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The TPC has to understand that this applies in the following manner: the total additional
spaces were calculated as if the alternative was applied to "typical" blocks along every
Avenue in the Flamingo neighborhood between 6th Street and Lincoln Lane South
(excluding Meridian Avenue and Lenox Avenue in the single family district); per C.
Garcia Pons.
C. Garcia Pons stated the typical block has between 25-35 parallel parking spaces on
both sides and if curbside diagonal parking were done, you would get 40% more cars.
M. Courtney wanted to know if these steps had been approved by the Police
Department. C. Garcia Pons stated "no" because these alternatives are not included in
the GO Bond Project. The only recommendations going into the GO Bond Project are
curbside parallel parking because the City Commission removed the angle and diagonal
parking and the parallel, median parallel and median angle from the recommendations.
C. Garcia Pons stated the Miami Beach Community Development Corporation sent S.
Frances two letters regarding parking in the Flamingo Park neighborhood problems.
There were two separate issues: at a recent meeting, the residents were informed by
the Parks Department that they were going to ask the Parking Department to meter the
lot at 11th Street. The residents of the Flamingo Park neighborhood are against
changing the residential access to parking, as it exists now. S. Frances stated he and
C. Adams attended a meeting with K. Smith, Parks & Recreation and K. Smith
requested meters be installed at that location. S. Frances informed K. Smith he was not
willing to be "hung from the highest tree" and would not install meters in that lot.
The other issue is the baseball stadium lot and the lack of enforcement of the lot. More
issuance of citations and towing would be appreciated as the lot is being improperly
used (15th & Michigan).
S. Frances requested the TPC members to review the Electrowave brochure (handed
out) and provide him their comments, as it is being revised.
S. Frances stated he would like D. Rosemond to give the TPC an update on the flex
zones. D. Rosemond stated he had some samples done from a color palette and the
Planning Department reviewed the colors and they came back with the approved colors:
black, blue, and green.
D. Rosemond stated the intent was to have meter housings stand out in the flex zones
and he is bringing this back to the TPC for a recommendation. If approved, the blue
meters would be installed at commercial loading zones with meters that are currently
regulated from 6am - 6pm.
Motion by A. Fishman: approve the blue color for discussion purposes. Second by H.
Gross.
STRAW VOTE CONDUCTED BY TPC MEMBERS:
BLACK:
Three (3) votes
BLUE:
Ten (10) votes
GREEN:
One (1) vote
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Question by G. Knight for the blue color: all in favor; one opposed, C. Garcia Pons.
IV. Memorial Day Event - Traffic Plan
By: Major Carlos Noriega, City of Miami Beach Police Department
M. Courtney will provide an update on the Memorial Day Event traffic plan, as Major
Carlos Noriega has not arrived. M. Courtney stated the City of Miami Beach is closing
Ocean Drive from Thursday, May 23 to Tuesday, May 28, 2002 and the Police
Department will be handling all traffic issues and Miami-Dade County is providing 187
. police officers working 24 hours a day. The Police Department is also fully prepared to
close the causeways if needed; and, there is a proposal being considered where the
Venetian Causeway would be used for residents only in the event the other two
causeways become difficult to cross. He stated every single department in the City of
Miami Beach is involved in the Major Events Planning this year and all the staffing
requirements are in place.
S. Frances stated regarding parking, the City of Miami Beach-through J. Evans-will be
providing a free shuttle so people can park and ride from the Preferred Parking Lot and
Miami Beach High School. S. Frances stated the valet companies will be relocated from
Ocean Drive to the West side of Collins and the East side of Washington will be
barricaded.
M. Courtney stated it is the intention of the City Administration to keep traffic out of the
residential corridors. The City of Miami Beach has also instituted the Goodwill
Ambassador Program, which helps our visitors remain informed on pertinent laws and
dispel any confusion our guests may have. They will also be helping the Police
Department as a buffer or liaison between the police and visitors to Miami Beach.
G. Knight wanted to know if the City of Miami Beach will broadcast what lots will be
available for parking, what causeways are open/closed, etc. M. Courtney stated every
community group would be receiving notices of meetings taking place regarding the
Memorial Day weekend.
XII. Adjournment
Motion to adjourn by L. Polansky at 5:40 p.m.; all in favor, meeting adjourned.
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CITY OF MIAMI BEACH PARKING DEPARTMENT
ON-STREET PARKING INVENTORY/SOUTH OF DADE BLVD/23RD STREET
MAXIMUM TIME Lll\illTS
LOCATION
Ocean Drive between South Pointe Drive and 5th Street
Ocean Drive between 5th Street and 15th Street
100 Block (Ocean Drive - Collins Ave) between 5th and 15th Streets
200 Block (Collins Ave - Washington Ave) between 5th and 15th Streets
Collins Ave between S. Pointe Drive and 5th Street
Collins Ave between 5th Street and Espanola Way
Washington Ave between S. Pointe Drive and 5th Street
Washington Ave between 5th Street and 17th Street
Washington Ave between 17th Street and Dade Blvd
Alton Road between 5th Street and 20th Street*
1600 Block of Lenox Avenue
1600 Blocks of Meridian, Jefferson and Michigan
1600 Block of Euclid, Drexel, and Pennsylvania Avenues
MAX TIME LIMIT
6 Hours
3 Hours
6 Hours
2 Hours
6 Hours
6 Hours
6 Hours
2 Hours
12 Hours
2 Hours
6 Hours
2 Hours
2 Hours
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*1500 and 1600 block of Alton and 1100 and 1200 blocks of Lincoln Road was increased
to 3 hour times limits to accommodate Lincoln Road Cinemas.
**Municipal Lot behind Epicure Market is dual time limits (two hour parking from 9am
to 6pmlsix hour parking from 6pm to Midnight).
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BOARD AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT FORM
BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: TRANSPORTATION & PARKING
CHAIRPERSON: GARY A. KNIGHT
CITY LIAISON: SAUL FRANCES
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD SINCE JANUARY 01, 2002: SIX
ACTIVITY:
January 7, 2002:
. 171tt Street Master Plan - Presentation by Bernard Zyscovich
. A uisition of 777 - 171tt Street Buildin b the Ci of Miami Beach
February 4, 2002:
. Update on Bay Link - Discussion
. Byron/Carlyle Parking Lot - Discussion
. Demo on Con curren Miti ation - Presentation b
March 4, 2002:
. Multi Space Meter - Presentation by Ryan Bonardi (Schlumberger)
. Dual Zone Use - Commercial Loadin Zone - Presentation b Dann Rosemond
April 1, 2002:
. Update for Extension on West Avenue - By Fred Beckmann and Joseph Johnson
. 7200 Street & Collins Avenue Development - By Katia Hirsh - Planning
. Bay Link - Schedule of Individual Presentations by Joseph Johnson
. Garage Revenue Control System Update - By Chuck Adams - Parking
. Mayor's Blue Ribbon Task Force Parking Sub-Committee - Action Steps
. March 24, 2002 Parking Workshop Presentation - Status Report by Saul Frances
. 63rd Street FI over Resolution si ned b Chair, Ga Kni ht
May 6, 2002:
. Towing procedures in the City of Miami Beach - By Saul Frances
. Tuming Lane from Indian Creek to 41 II Street - Discussion
. Scheduling of Joint Transportation & Parking Committee Public Meeting for Bay
Link - B Jose hJohnson
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May 6. 2002 (Continued):
. Valet Parking (On-Street Regulations) on Ocean Drive - By Saul Frances
. Mayor's Blue Ribbon Task Force Referral- Maximum Meter Time Limits
. Recommendation for color of meter housings in commercial loading zones
. Memorial Dav Event - Traffic Plan Uodate bv Marlo Courtnev
June 3, 2002:
. Since draft of minutes will not reviewed/approved by the Transportation &
Parking Committee until July 8, 2002, no minutes for June are provided with
this report.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
January 7, 2002:
. Three-part motion: 1) endorsing the 17th Street Master Plan regarding the New
World Symphony (in concept) with the understanding that it must always include
the large outdoor screen; 2) all future City of Miami Beach owned parking structures
being built to have one additional floor added for an additional 1,000 spaces; and 3)
Drexel Avenue to be closed, North of Lincoln Road from Lincoln Road to 17th
Street.
. Motion passed regarding support of the City Administration's proposed acquisition
of the 777 - 17th Street buildina and oarkina lot.
February 4, 2002:
. Lot at 71 II Street and Byron Avenue motions: motion in concept for taking the lot at
71s1 Street and Byron Avenue in conjunction with the Byron/Carlyle Theater and
upgrading the lot subject to the issue coming back to the Transportation and
Parking Committee with an update. Motion to test multi-space technology on an
experimental basis with an amendment that if the multi-space machinery cannot be
adapted to the current Smart Card system, the system be scratched.
. Motion for letter of commendation be written to the City Manager in reference to
Joseph Johnson and Saul Frances to write one regarding Vivian Kirk regarding the
dedication and hard work these two employees have given the Transportation &
Parkina Committee and the City of Miami Beach.
March 4, 2002:
. Motion to endorse the following concepts regarding dual zone use: maximize the
use of existing parking metered spaces adjacent to commercial loading zones, the
color scheme for meters, and a recommendation is needed for a test site.
April 1, 2002:
. Two motions on 72rtd Street & Collins Avenue Development:
1. If any of the existing off-street public parking spaces on the 72nd Street and
Collins Avenue Site are relocated in whole or in part to other locations in North
Beach for any reason, those relocated parking spaces are to be operable and
legally usable on their!!!tl! location or locations before being removed from the
72nd Street site. Said newly created public spaces to be no more than three (3)
blocks from their present location.
2. Any newly created uses on the 72nd Street and Collins Avenue site must
provide 100% of the required parking and loading spaces for said uses as per
City of Miami Beach Zoning and Parking Ordinances. All of the above required
parking must be provided on the 72nd Street and Collins Avenue site and be in
addition to the existing 307 public and handicapped parking spaces whether
said public parking spaces are on the 72nd Street and Collins Avenue site
and/or another site or sites.
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. Motion to support the Parking Department's request to move forward with the
upgrade of the revenue control systems at City of Miami Beach garages.
. Motion: the Transportation & Parking Committee does not support the following
sections of the Valet Parking Recommendation in the Action Steps (Mayors Blue
Ribbon Task Force Parking Sub-Committee): **
1. Waiver of parking meter and administrative fees.
2. Amnesty Program for outstanding valet fines.
3. Revise enforcement provision in Valet Parking Ordinance.
** The Transportation & Parking Committee will not make comments on other
portions of the Action Steps because Committee members have not had
sufficient time to review these sections.
. Nomination of M. Benson as the" Ad Hoc" member to follow-up on any resolutions
adopted by the Transportation & Parking Committee.
. Appointment of a Sub-Committee comprised of Marty Hyman and Minette Benson
to examine the 63m Street Flyover Resolution and return to the Transportation &
ParkinQ Committee with recommendations.
May 6, 2002:
. Motion for a study and warrant analysis to be conducted by FDOT -this is
considered a safety issue as the Transportation & Parking Committee feels lives are
being threatened.
. Motion to look at existing valet companies on Ocean Drive.
. Motion to look into increasing two-hour limit applies only to those locations/meters
listed in the Miami Beach Parking list provided by Saul Frances with agenda
package (copy of the list is attached with this report to the May 6, 2002 minutes).
Any meters that have two-hour limits should remain at two hours from 9am to 6pm
and after 6pm they should revert to a four-hour limit and the three and six-hour
limits should be left alone.
. Straw vote conducted by the Transportation & Parking Committee for the color
scheme for the meter housings in the flex zones. The blue color was approved for
discussion purposes and the straw vote yielded the following results:
1. Black - three (3) votes
2. Blue - ten (10) votes
3. Green - one (1) vote
. Major Events Plan to be implemented for Memorial Day Weekend by the City of
Miami Beach.
FUTURE ACTIVITIES:
. Presentation on water taxis and Electrowave inte ration
. Parking Workshop Presentation on March 25, 2002 (Update given to Transportation
& Parkin Committee on A ri11, 2002 b Saul Frances
. F. Beckmann stated there is Commission Workshop scheduled Thursday, April 4,
2002 at 2pm that includes:
1. Electrowave Update.
2. Capital Improvements Projects for the Electrowave tying in to the 17lt1 Street
Parking Structure by Christina Cuervo.
3. U date on Munici al Mobili Plan MMP b Jose h Johnson.
. Bay Link Presentation at the June 3, 2002 Transportation & Parking Committee
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City of Miami Beach
Transportation & Parking Committee
Monday, January 7,2002
REVISED Minutes
I. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by G. Knight, Chair at 3:44pm.
II. Introduction of Committee Members
Introduction of the T&P Committee members and the public. (Sign-in sheet attached for
reference.) S. Frances introduced D. Rosemond to the TPC members as the newest
member of the Parking Department. D. Rosemond is the Assistant Director of On-
Street Parking and he will be overseeing the parking meter collection and maintenance,
enforcement and sign installation.
III. Approval of December 3, 2001 Minutes
Request by G. Knight to accept, motion by H. Gross to approve December 3, 2001
minutes with no corrections, second by M. Hyman and members present, the minutes
were approved unanimously. R. Warren wanted it noted for the record that he was out
sick for the December 3, 2001 meeting and forgot to call in.
Brief announcement by M. Hyman: The Citizens Advisory Committee for the Bay Link
meeting has been changed to 9am on January 22, 2002 at the Botanical Gardens.
Chair G. Knight informed the TPC that he was asked to serve as the Mayor's Blue
Ribbon Committee on Tourism in Miami Beach and was also asked to serve as Co-
Chairman of the TPC Sub-Committee. He declined the last appointment because as
Chairperson of the TPC, he felt it would not be proper and would place him in conflict
with the TPC.
VI. 17th Street Project
Presentation by Bernard Zyscovich
Several months ago, B. Zyscovich was retained by the City of Miami Beach to submit a
project or concept called the 17th Street Master Plan. B. Zyscovich handed copies of
the Preliminary Proposed Master Plan dated September 21,2001 (copy for the records).
Conceptually, the Master Plan was commissioned for two reasons:
1. There is a Convention Center on 17th Street, the CMB has two surface parking lots
and the New World Symphony building has been anxious to get a new sound space.
Rather than give them a parcel of land, the CMB wanted to make sure that the
proposed sound space made sense in the context of a larger overall development.
2. In 1992, B. Zyscovich was part of the team that initially put together the Convention
Center proposal to develop a convention hotel complex.
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After a lot of research, the following conclusion was reached: Miami Beach is a great
city but Miami Beach does not have a central gathering place for the community. Miami
Beach needs more green space, more landscaping and a place where the community
can come together and express itself and an opportunity for cultural elements to be
integrated into the core of downtown (Lincoln Road & Washington are considered
downtown Miami Beach).
With the Performing Arts Center under construction, no one knows what the future of
TaPA will be and TaPA could become another building with a cultural opportunity.
B. Zyscovich discussed the 17th Street side proposal through a slide presentation. One
of the proposals is that the Botanical Gardens be moved because it is off the beaten
track and not in an ideal location. When the Convention Center expands and there is a
parking garage for 2,000 cards, the Botanical Gardens will be surrounded by a
Convention Center loading area and a multi-story parking structure.
A major complaint made by the Administration of the Convention Center is that the
process of getting from the Convention Center to Lincoln Road on foot is a miserable
process. By creating a new Convention Center Drive with landscaping, a Botanical
Gardens and a park, it would be a beautiful and desirable way for people to walk down
Convention Center Drive, through the Botanical Gardens and to Lincoln Road.
The proposed concepts include: 1) a sound space that could have a major video screen
installed on the side of the building facing the park; 2) building a structure behind the
sound space to accommodate 250 cars; 3) building a five-story garage; 4) a beautiful
park with a one-way street; 5) closing Drexel Avenue between Lincoln Lane and 17th
Street; 6) the proposed removal of the median that would change Lincoln Road by
taking the buses off the road; 7) a landscaping concept could be reinstituted on Lincoln
Road that would have a catalytic event on the shops.
Regarding the existing parking facilities: there are approximately 7,008 spaces that
include private lots and garages existing, under construction; private garages under
construction, and city owned lots and garages.
Regarding proposed parking facilities: with private lots and garages, city owned lots and
garages and proposed construction of city owned garages and joint venture garages,
the total number of spaces would be 8,446.
H. Gross wanted to know how delivery, fire and garbage trucks would get in if the street
were closed. B. Zyscovich stated Lincoln Lane is not being c1osed-only Drexel so that
all deliveries to Lincoln Road will still happen. H. Gross stated it appears that the City of
Miami Beach was doing the project to give the New World Symphony the building to the
detriment of everyone else.
B. Zyscovich stated this project is the result of a lot of effort to come up with a plan that
was both inspirational and exciting. The New World Symphony is a catalyst which
stimulated the idea of creating the park but if these blocks remain as parking, the
proposal is to take the New World Symphony building and move it to the comer behind
the Lincoln Theater. This is a built-in marketing tool for Lincoln Road and South Beach.
In addition, since it would appear in magazines all over the world, B. Zyscovich believes
the park is a very powerful element as a central organizing element for the plan.
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R. Warren thinks the project is exciting and supports it wholeheartedly. He is, however,
disappointed to hear is that there is controversy over elevating Drexel because he feels
the ramp down and video screen are the most exciting things he has seen to expose
people to Lincoln Road.
B. Zyscovich thinks solution to the charging issue for the Electrowave fleet was found:
the charging station could be placed in the ground floor of the proposed garage behind
City Hall and the garage would accommodate the charging station and the entire fleet.
Thus the Inter-Modal Center issue was solved and not needed anymore. What is
needed now is a place where bus routes can have a location for interchange and drivers
can rest.
B. Zyscovich stated that part of the Master Plan is to make sure that that traffic is
sustainable with these ideas. There are plans to create a traffic study to analyze these
proposals with traffic engineers and J. Johnson.
B. Zyscovich was thanked for his appearance before the TPC members.
Motion by L. Polansky closing Drexel Avenue north of Lincoln Road only; and, where
possible in every planned structure, to add a floor or two to add more available parking,
within the possibility of design and design review.
G. Knight stated that what B. Zyscovich has done is make the New World Symphony
connect and relate to the city. G. Knight would like to add one additional line to the
motion: the building is available for the use of the New World Symphony insofar as they
continue to broadcast and make fundamental good use in a constant, consistent fashion
of the large screen. If at such time the New World Symphony fails or refuses to do so,
the entire building reverts to the City of Miami Beach.
H. Gross is opposed to the motion but he wants to look at the long picture for the future.
If the motion is re-phrased, he will vote for it.
L. Polansky stated the motion, second by R. Warren, contained three parts:
1. Endorsing the concept with the understanding that the concept must always
include the large outdoor screen. It must be perpetually managed and run for
the benefit of the people of Miami Beach. In addition, if that ceases to exist, then
the TPC members cannot support the concept.
2. All future City of Miami Beach owned Darkina structures being built, to have one
additional floor added (or two) for an additional 1,000 spaces.
3. Drexel Avenue to be closed, North of Lincoln Road from Lincoln Road to 17th
Street.
G. Knight asked for a show of hands of those in favor of the three-part motion: all TPC
members raised their hand; motion passed unanimously.
V. Status Reports
Parking Status Report - October 2001 (written report submitted)
Angle Parking - Update by Saul Frances
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Nothing discussed -- S. Frances left to attend another meeting at City Hall.
VI. Other Business
G. Knight stated that there is a Special Workshop on February 11, 2002 at the City
Commission Chambers regarding angle parking.
H. Gross motion: that the TPC members support the City Administration's proposed
acquisition of the 777 - 17th Street building and parking lot, (aka 1701 Meridian Avenue)
for use as a gradual transition into City Administration. Second by D. Fruit, approved
unanimously by all present.
M. Benson requested that J. Johnson be placed on the February 4, 2002 agenda
regarding the concurrency mitigation presentation.
VII. Adjournment
Move to adjourn by G. Knight at 6:05pm.
DA TE AND TIME FOR NEXT MEETING: February 4, 2002 -- 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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City of Miami Beach
Transportation & Parking Committee
Monday, February 4, 2002
Minutes
I. Call to,Order
The meeting was called to order by G. Knight, Chair at 3:37pm.
II. Introduction of Committee Members
Introduction of the T&P Committee members and the public. (Sign-in sheet attached for
reference. )
III. Approval of January 7,2002 Minutes
Request by G. Knight to accept, motion by H. Gross to approve January 7, 2002
minutes with no corrections, second by D. Fruit and members present, the minutes were
approved unanimously.
** Later in the meeting, R. Warren wanted it noted that on page three of the January 7,
2002 minutes the following word (bold) should be included in Number 2: "All future City
of Miami Beach owned parking structures being built, to have one additional floor added
(or two) for an additional 1 ,000 spaces". Unanimously accepted by all present.
IV. Off-Street Parking for Special Events - Deferred until Gary Held arrives
V. Update on Bay Link - Marty Hyman
Regarding light rail: the two remaining alternatives for transit, light rail and bus transit
are being considered and light rail must be better than the existing bus service by 2025
or it is a "no go" situation. Federal funding is not available for operations and municipal
governments must be ready to fund operations and maintenance. There was a straw
poll at the end of the meeting because many people left the meeting:
Four people voted for the alternative not to do anything.
One person voted for additional bus service.
Five people voted for light rail transit.
Two people had no opinion.
Update by J. Evans on the Electrowave: there was a demo on the hybrid bus by the two
bus manufacturing companies: one was propane electric and the other was a diesel
electric bus. In figuring the cost of propane versus the cost of diesel: the electric bus
might not run as long and the batteries need to be changed, but if the bus is properly
maintained, it is probably cheaper to run a electric fleet as opposed to propane which
can run longer.
J. Evans is proposing: the purchase of one electric, one propane and one hybrid (with
the remaining fleet to remain electric) to see how they perform without making a
commitment. Leasing the buses is also being considered. J. Evans informed the TPC
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that the cost of diesel and propane fluctuates on a daily basis; and, regarding storage
units, neither diesel nor propane can be placed behind City Hall.
J. Evans also informed the TPC the Electrowave fleet was up,to 300 tows a month for
broken down buses and in the quarterly report of October 1, 2001, the fleet was down to
three to five tows weekly. The lack of proper maintenance seemed to be causing the
high number of tows. Even after the September 11, 2001 tragedy, ridership went up
and when the Collins Avenue construction ceased in December, ridership skyrocketed.
Jeff Bechdel (formerly of the Chamber of Commerce) has been hired to do marketing
for the Electrowave.
Motion by H. Gross to move Item VI to after Item VIII.
VII. Byron/Caryle Parking Lot - Discussion
S. Frances informed the TPC members that the City of Miami Beach recently acquired
the Byron/Carlyle and adjacent surface parking lot (the lot is not tied to the Byron/Carlyle
property for parking requirement purposes). The proposal is to refurbish the lot and with
the configuration maybe get parking 32 spaces by placing new technology.
(Schlumberger hand out attached for records.) One advantage of multi-space
technology is that it will provide for doubling the method of payment by taking coins,
bills, credit cards, and hopefully the Smart Card.
The item was referred to the Finance Committee and they resolved to move forward
with the renovations. Currently the City of Miami Beach General Fund owns the lot, not
the Parking Enterprise Fund.
As stated in the Commission Memorandum, the maintenance, upkeep and operation of
the lot as well as revenue generated would be the responsibility of the General Fund. In
order to expedite the renovation of the parking lot, the Parking System will fund and
effectuate the renovation and will be reimbursed by the General Fund for those
improvements and/or recoup the investment once the lot is revenue controlled.
S. Frances stated he wanted input from the TPC as to what to do with the lot, what the
method of operation should be used, whether it should be renovated or not, etc. The
technology that the City of Miami Beach would like to test is the multi-space parking
system and other on-street applications maybe on Collins Avenue or Ocean Drive. If the
technology is successful, S. Frances does not foresee removing all single space meters,
but maybe providing a multi-space machine in high traffic areas.
S. Frances also stated that in the quest of increasing convenience and new technology,
this type of system could be integrated without incurring a cost that would be detrimental
to the current system; and, the essential issue is where to place the machines. The
Schlumberger multi-space machine has the capability to be used pay by display or pay
by space.
M. Courtney commended the Parking Department for their foresight in looking into this
type of technology and feels this is the technology the City of Miami Beach needs. He
has seen this system in Aspen, Colorado, found it to be user-friendly and an extremely
convenient machine. He is concerned about the high number of convertibles in Miami
Beach and that someone could take the ticket out of someone else's car and place it in
their own. The Ocean Drive Association has been talking about something similar to
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this system for a long time and he would like to see this type of device on Ocean Drive
as quickly as possible for testing.
H. Gross stated that he had a concern with taking a lot that was now unsightly, making it
right with the proper drainage, and landscaping. He recommended that the TPC stay
away from the numbers and any motion made approving this in concept, should be
subject to Design Review approval as to the lot design and landscaping as he feels both
residents and visitors should benefit from these improvements.
J. Scharer agreed with M. Courtney's comments as he also has seen the system in use
and feels the system is user friendly. He also feels the system could be cost effective
versus meters and could solve other problems like the width of sidewalks on Ocean
Drive since part of the concern was with meters.
E. Brigham was concerned with obtaining a receipt and S. Frances stated that in pay by
display a receipt is generated by the machine. As far as citations are concemed, an
Enforcement officer would produce an audit tape from the machine that would tell
him/her which space had paid for parking and which space had not.
L. Polansky thinks it is a great idea and agrees with everyone's comments but feels
there are several side streets where the sidewalks are narrow and with the meters,
people have to walk into the street so as not to walk into the meters. She feels the City
of Miami Beach should first look at the narrow streets.
S. Frances stated he and D. Rosemond conducted a field trip to the City of Fort
Lauderdale, FL last weekend, spoke to their Director and they were both impressed with
the operation. S. Frances stated that in a parking lot, he would place no more than one
machine for every 30 spaces; and on-street, no more than one per every eight with the
machine being in the middle (four spaces on one side and four on the other).
G. Knight stated the aesthetic value of the machine is not to be forgotten. He noticed in
the handout that New York City stated one of the benefits was no refunds for early
departure and in our current economic climate, does not feel this would be an
appropriate approach.
G. Knight asked if there was a motion. H. Gross made a motion in concept for taking
the lot at 71st Street and Byron in conjunction with the Byron/Carlyle Theater and
upgrading the lot subject to it coming back to the TPC with an update covering the
questions that were brought up today,
S. Frances suggested that he could possibly have a vendor bring a machine and do a
demonstration. G. Knight thought that also a public demonstration for members of the
public should be scheduled. H. Gross would like to have someone from Planning and
Zoning show what can be done at the lot and how it would be landscaped and designed.
A. Fishman seconded the motion.
M. Courtney, as an officer of the Ocean Drive Association, would like to see the concept
and/or experiment applied to an on-street parking situation.
G. Knight asked that M. Courtney's suggestion be deferred as an amendment as he
also wanted to bring the experiment to the areas between 24 and 26th Streets along the
left side of Collins Avenue.
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H. Gross suggested that this be a separate motion.
J. Scharer asked if he could urge S. Frances to push for the ability of the machines to
take the Smart Card. S. Frances answered that this issue is pivotal in whichever vendor
is selected because it would not make sense to have two different Smart Cards.
D. Fruit asked if once we purchase the machines from a vendor, are we in charge of the
machines, do we own the machines and would we have no further dealings with the
vendor? S. Frances "no, not necessarily", but he recommends we have a service
agreement. The machines offer wireless technology and depending on what the
machine is set it for, can download the information to the vendor's central station and
give the vendor all types of information regarding collections, if the machine is down,
and so forth. For example, if the machine runs out of paper and it is wireless, it will
page whichever technician is in the area and inform him/her the machine needs paper.
Request from Howard Gross: list all the issues raised by the TPC members today and
type them up on a separate sheet.
Request by G. Knight: for Ocean Drive and the west side of Collins on 24th and 26th
Collins and any other areas that the TPC would like to have the test considered.
M. Courtney stated he would like to request a test at the Byron/Carlyle lot, on normal
street parking, and on the beaten path. M. Courtney made a motion to test multi-space
technology on an experimental basis. Second by H. Gross.
L. Polansky would also like added to the motion that the City of Miami Beach consider
the areas that are under renovation or will have new meters placed.
E. Brigham wanted to know if we have to buy the machines during the experimental
period. S. Frances stated that the City of Miami Beach would not have the purchase the
machines during the test period.
A. Fishman stated he would like an amendment in the motion that if the machinery
cannot be adapted to the current Smart Card system, the system be scratched. S.
Frances stated that when the RFP is placed for bids, the ability to accept the Smart
Card system would be one of the requirements in the RPF. There is an encryption in
the Smart Card which the City of Miami Beach owns and the vendor that provides the
Smart Card would need to provide the encryption to whichever company the City of
Miami Beach selects for the multi-space system.
G. Knight called the question: all in favor, none opposed.
VIII. Demo on Concurrency Mitigation
Presentation by Joseph Johnson
J. Johnson stated that when people hear "concurrency", the first thing they think of is
traffic but Concurrency Management encompasses a few other components: level of
service, water, sewer, solid waste, parks and recreation, and mass transit. (Two
handouts provided by J. Johnson for the records: 1) City of Miami Beach, Concurrency
Management System prepared by The Corradino Group and 2) Concurrency
Management System prepared by the City of Miami Beach Transportation &
Concurrency Management Division.)
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J. Johnson stated the Growth Management Act of 1985 created the requirement for
local municipalities to adopt comprehensive plans. These comprehensive plans have
certain elements contained in them: land use, transportation circulation, coastal
requirements, and housing elements, etc. The City of Miami Beach adopted the
Comprehensive Plan in 1989; and, in it, we adopted certain standards for level of
services and the one of concerns to the TPC is transportation.
For most projects in the City of Miami Beach, a concurrency determination needs to be
made. Quite a few people relate concurrency, mitigation fees to impact fees. They are
two separate matters: impact fees are governed by ordinance, their funds are used to
offset the impact of land development, redevelopment or new development. Roadway
impact fees are collective under the Miami-Dade County Ordinance, roadway impact
fees can only be used for capacity improvements on County roadways, and Miami
Beach only has three.
With concurrency, if there is a level of service that a local government has identified that
needs improvement, funds can be collected but there is a certain period established for
using the funds. In other words, a local municipality cannot sit on the money and not do
anything. The idea of concurrency is growth management. smart growth. and controlled
growth.
J. Johnson conducted a concurrency test at a sample address to see how the program
calculated concurrency to make a determination if the project has adverse impact on
currency level-of service requirements.
At this time, the City of Miami Beach is deficient in tot lots and multi-use courts. Multi-
use courts could be described like a basketball court that is stripped and could be used
for one or more sports. Recreational elements are tied to population, like basketball
courts are tied to one basketball court per 5,000 persons, etc.
. J. Johnson made it clear that mitigation funds that are collected by the City of Miami
Beach go to a separate mitigation account. separate from the General Fund and can
only be used by authorization from the City Commission. J. Johnson further explained
that recreation element fees are deposited into a recreation account only, transportation
and mitigation fees go into a transportation fund, etc., into accounts that have already
been set up by the Finance Department. No funds are ever commingled.
G. Knight had a question on mitigation regarding Aqua: does this plan consider the St.
Francis property that used to be a hospital and will now be residential. J. Johnson
responded that Aqua has a credit from previous use and the concurrency cannot be
taken away. Credit means it has a revocation of capacity from its prior use that may be
applied against the new intended use. J. Johnson informed the TPC members that
every two or three years the system is updated by Concurrency Management to see if
new projects need to be added.
G. Knight thanked J. Johnson and J. Corradino for their informative presentation on
concurrency.
VI. Office of Concurrency Management - Discussion
Not discussed.
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IX. Status Reports
Parking Status Report - November 2001 (written report submitted)
Angle Parking - Update by Saul Frances
Blue Ribbon Traffic Report - Update by Saul Frances
Nothing reported.
X. Other Business
Parking Workshop. February 11,2002. 2pm (Commission Chambers)
S. Frances reminded that the Parking Workshop has been deferred to March (no date
set yet) and items to be discussed include new technologies and angle parking.
G. Held will be placed on the March 4, 2002 agenda.
H. Gross stated he would like the TPC members to write a letter of commendation to the
City Manager regarding J. Johnson and S. Frances to write one regarding V. Kirk. M.
Courtney, M. Hyman, L. Polansky and H. Gross have worked with J. Johnson for many
years. The TPC is very fortunate to have dedicated people like J. Johnson and V. Kirk
and he feels it is important that the TPC members adopt a resolution or letter
commending them for the work they have done and how they have been a credit to the
City of Miami Beach. Second by L. Polansky.
G. Knight would like to make a request from J. Johnson (on M. Benson's behalf) if at a
future TPC meeting J. Johnson could inform the TPC members how other communities
have dealt with the issue of cumulative effect, and regional issues, etc. Motion by H.
Gross, second by M. Benson. Unanimously approved by all present.
M. Courtney recognized F. Beckmann, new Director of Public Works and stated he has
enjoyed worked with F. Beckmann on the N'SYNC concert and other projects. M.
Courtney stated it is a night and day difference at City Hall working with F. Beckmann.
XI. Adjournment
Move to adjoum by G. Knight at 5:05pm.
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City of Miami Beach
Transportation & Parking Committee
Monday, March 4, 2002
Minutes
I. Call to,Order
The meeting was calied to order by G. Knight, Chair at 3:32pm. When G. Knight leaves
for his next meeting, Vice Chair M. Hyman will take over the TPC meeting. H. Gross
has the flu and will not be attending today's meeting.
II. Introduction of Committee Members
Introduction of the T&P Committee members and the public. (Sign-in sheet attached for
reference,)
III. Approval of February 4, 2002 Minutes
Request by G. Knight to accept, motion by M. Hyman to approve February 4, 2002
minutes with no corrections, second by J. Evans and members present, the minutes
were approved unanimously.
IV. Multi Space Meter (Schlumberger)
Presentation by Ryan Bonardi
R. Bonardi, Sales Manager for the Eastem Region of Schlumberger gave the TPC
members a brief introduction to his company and it is one of the few companies that can
offer urban mobility solutions due to its variety of products.
The main on-street product that Schlumberger offers is the DG Classic. R. Bonardi
informed the TPC members that Schlumberger has the largest market share of multi-
space meters not only in North America but also in France, Spain, United Kingdom,
Italy, and Germany to name a few.
E. Brigham wanted to know if this system would tell the parker what time they had to be
back to their vehicle. R. Bonardi stated a receipt could be printed that would inform the
parker the time they purchased on the meter, the location of the meter and the
expiration time.
Question was asked about the receipt for a motorcycle. Where would it be placed? R.
Bonardi stated single space meters could be installed so that the motorcycle rider could
place the receipt on the windshield or on the seat strap so that Enforcement could see
the receipt. R. Bonardi stated the receipt is not usually stolen.
R. Bonardi was asked again about motorcycles, why pay by space would not work. S.
Frances stated if the receipts are being stolen, the City of Miami Beach could address
the problem with either single space meters so there is no receipt issued and motorcycle
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A. Fishman wanted to know if the Smart Card currently being used by the City of Miami
Beach works with these meters. R. Bonardi stated he needed to obtain the mapping on
how the card works to see if the mapping is compatible. Mapping means how the
Smart Card "communicates" with the meter to process payment.
Question was asked if the display system would be placed on the street or the middle of
the block. S. Frances stated the City of Miami Beach would make an administrative
determination as to where to place the meter units.
G. Knight thanked R. Bonardi for his appearance at the TPC meeting today.
M. Courtney wanted to know if Schlumberger would consider placing some units on a
trial basis so that people can see the machine in action. R. Bonardi stated "yes". G.
Knight stated the TPC is also interested in the aesthetics of the system, and he is
concerned with the problem of receipt theft from motorcycles or convertible vehicles. If
a test was set up, S. Frances stated it should be a test on-street and off-street with both
applications: display by space and pay and display.
M. Hyman reminded the TPC members that they had passed a motion authorizing the
demonstration for on-street at the parking lot next to Prima Pasta and that there are
always two or three convertibles or motorcycles parked at this location.
V. Dual Zone Use. Commercial Loading Zone
Presentation by Danny Rosemond
D. Rosemond (Assistant Director for On-Street Parking) stated during his brief time he
has been with the City of Miami Beach, he has noticed the limitations of parking spaces
and he wants to try and maximize the use of existing parking metered spaces.
He stated there are several hundred commercial loading zone spaces around the City of
Miami Beach operating from 7am to 6pm, and after 6pm, these spaces are not utilized.
Visitors are confused as to when they Can use the spaces but the locals know these
spaces are available for parking after 6pm.
This has created another condition for the Parking Department regarding the bagging of
meters adjacent to the commercial loading zones. The idea is to maximize the use of
those spaces by making them a dual use space. D. Rosemond brought a sample of the
typical single space meter that the City of Miami Beach presently uses on-street. The
signs could be augmented to create a metered parking space after 6pm to maximize the
use of the parking space; and, the meters could be painted a different color so that the
parker sees an immediate distinction. Another option would be to replace the meter
dome with another color.
S. Frances stated the Parking Department could also place a sleeve on the meter pole
with a different color to match the meter so that it stands out even more. Additionally,
there are several 100 commercial loading zones south of 23rd Street and after 6pm,
they become dead spaces. This will free up spaces for use by visitors/residents until
9am the next morning.
S. Frances also informed the TPC members that the Mayor's Blue Ribbon Task Force
Sub-Committee on Parking recommended that anywhere there was a two-hour time limit
on meters, it was to be extended to a four-hour time limit. Typically, the "entertainment
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stay" (dinner, movie and walk to Lincoln Road) is a four-hour stay and this four-hour stay
will not be available if employees or store managers use the free parking. Question was
asked if any businesses use the commercial loading zones at night and D. Rosemond's
response was that some commercial loading zones are 24 hours a day.
M. Courtney stated the loading zones set up on the Ocean Drive corridor between
Collins and Ocean Drive are a set 7am -11am zone and go from 7th to 14th Streets
because most of the activity is the morning delivery for the restaurants and cafes.
S. Frances stated the program is basically the same as Ocean Drive except in reverse;
the Ocean Drive businesses did not have sufficient commercial loading spaces in the
morning so if there was an existing meter, it was turned into a commercial loading zone
during the morning. D. Rosemond is proposing the use of commercial loading zones for
metered spaces during the evening. There would no "three uses" metered spaces, only
two uses; the signs on meters currently state "meter enforced 9am - midnight" and
these meters would be adjusted to have signage stating it is a commercial loading zone
during the day and then metered parking until midnight. However, this does not apply to
residential area use meters.
S. Frances informed the TPC members the City of Miami Beach has several programs
and one of them is the flex zone (where the City honors residential permits at meters in
Zone 5--Art Deco District) and there is signage at certain meters on certain blocks which
state "Residential Zone 5 - 6pm - 6 am". At different locations in the City of Miami
Beach, there is freight loading zone program, which has a sign stating "freight loading
zone - 7am - 11am". These zones do not overlap. Passenger loading zones are totally
different, as they are 24 hours and for use by hotel passengers.
M. Courtney wanted to know how many meters are involved and wanted to know how a
big truck (18 wheeler) can fit into a 20-foot space. S. Frances stated that in certain
areas the commercial loading zone could be extended for 18-wheelers and larger
trucks. M. Courtney also addressed the painting of the meter heads to another color
than gray, as he believes the Parking Department may be looking into a maintenance
nightmare.
S. Frances stated he is looking for input from the TPC members, from the general public
and businesses so that the Parking Department can try to match the adjacent land use
with the expected time frame use to create turnover for parking. The Mayor's Blue
Ribbon Task Force Sub-Committee on Parking recommended an increase of at least
four hours on the time limits for on-street meters and the time could be increased to six
hours.
M. Courtney stated his observation in residential districts when drivers pull up after 6pm
to a meter, is that drivers are totally confused as to what they are supposed to do.
Additionally, most signs hanging on meter poles are bent and they do not tell parkers
they must have a permit to park in residential zones. Several TPC members wondered
if maybe more wording would be of assistance or more clarity: "permit parking only".
D. Rosemond stated the meter would be programmed so it will have the international
fee, which is the international symbol for parking with a line through it, and it would read
"no parking".
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M. Montalvo, City of Miami Beach resident, stated he feels the signs could be done in
two colors.
S. Frances requested an endorsement from the TPC members so he can proceed with
the color scheme and obtain the necessary Design Review approvals. He also asked
the TPC members to make a recommendation for a test site. G. Knight stated the areas
he would like to see tested are: Meridian north Lincoln Road where there is a 20- foot
loading zone on either side of the street and Lincoln Lane.
M. Hyman made a motion to endorse the request in concept, second by C. Garcia Pons
(endorsement to include colors by L. Polansky).
G. Knight thanked D. Rosemond for his appearance at the TPC today.
VI. Status Reports:
Parking Status Report - December 2001 (written report submitted)
Mayor's Blue Ribbon Task Force Parking Sub-Committee - (written report
attached) - Update by Saul Frances
S. Frances informed the TPC members they had been given a copy of the Action Steps
recommended by the Mayor's Blue Ribbon Task Force Sub-Committee on Parking. He
further stated the Parking Department endorses the Action Steps with some exceptions.
G. Knight suggested that the TPC members not act until the Action Steps have been
approved. S. Frances responded that any implementation of the recommendations
might be done by an Oversight Committee to ensure that recommendations approved
by the City Commission are implemented.
G. Knight wanted to know if the Action Steps would be coming back to th'e TPC for a
recommendation. Most TPC members felt that this item should be placed on the
agenda as an item for discussion at the April 1, 2002 TPC meeting.
S. Frances stated that 'he would confirm at today's meeting if the recommendations will
be presented to the City Commission at the March 20, 2002 meeting.
M. Hyman stated Leonard Wein, Jr. called him about water taxis running along the
Indian Creek waterway. L. Wein spoke to Mayor D. Dermer and the Mayor told him to
bring the subject to the TPC. L. Wein is in the process of contacting the water taxi
companies who provide this service in Stuart and Lauderdale. M. Hyman asked him to
speak to J. Evans because maybe the water taxis can go further north to hook up with
the Electrowave. J. Evans stated the water taxis already stop at the Marina (by Monty's
on 5th & Alton Road) on Saturdays and Sundays. As part of their package, they offer
an Electrowave shuttle pass to shoppers going to South Beach and when they are
finished shopping, they take the water taxi back to Fort Lauderdale.
M. Courtney stated he wants to look at a spreadsheet of what the City of Miami Beach
budgeted this year and what the economic pluses or minuses associated with these
recommendations are after 9/11/01 before he votes to approve the Action Steps.
G. Knight stated he would like three items placed on the next agenda:
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1. Revisit to the Concurrency Management Procedure resulting from a memo M.
Benson sent to G. Knight. M. Benson was asked to get a copy to S. Frances.
2. A request for updated report on: a) an extension on West Avenue; and b) the
treatment of the center part of Lincoln Road between Washington and Collins.
The TPC members heard presentations but have not seen any other updates.
3. A presentation on water taxis and Electrowave integration.
M. Hyman recommended that the TPC wait until L. Wein gets the information on the
water taxis and then place it on the agenda.
C. Garcia Pons stated that on March 25, 2002 there will be a parking presentation at the
City Commission Chambers from 2-5pm regarding parking altematives, parking
strategies, taxi cab issues, etc. and encouraged TPC members to attend.
M. Benson stated in July 2001 there was a resolution adopted regarding the 63rd Street
Bridge and she had proposed a paragraph be added that requested that the City
Manager inform the TPC of the upcoming project. G. Knight asked M. Benson to fax the
paragraph to the Parking Department tomorrow.
J. Evans reported that the Electrowave only had nine (9) tows for the month of February
compared to 310 in October 2001.
M. Hyman stated that on page 524 of the consolidated report, which compares
December 2001 to December 2000, the City of Miami Beach is up over nine percent
(9%) in spite of the recent economic troubles. To M. Hyman this says a lot about the
Parking Department and its operations. He thanked S. Frances and the whole
department.
VII. Other Business - None discussed.
VIII. Adjournment
Motion to adjoum by M. Hyman, accepted by G. Knight at 4:52pm.
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City of Miami Beach
Transportation & Parking Committee
Monday, April 1, 2002
REVISED Minutes
I. Call to Order
G. Knight, Chair called the meeting to order at 3:37p.m.
II. Introduction of Committee Members
Introduction of the T&P Committee members and the public. (Sign-in sheet attached for
reference.)
III. Approval of March 4, 2002 Minutes
Motion by H. Gross to approve March 4, 2002 minutes with no corrections, second by M.
Hyman, the minutes were approved unanimously by the members present.
IV. Update for Extension on West Avenue
By: Fred Beckmann/Joseph Johnson
J. Johnson stated the West Avenue Extension Project is listed in the MMP as one of the
projects that has several different alternatives for this intersection. The project has no
funding but it has been included in Miami-Dade County's Long Range Plan as a Priority
Four Project but it could be moved up to a Priority Two and possibly a Priority One with
some influence from City of Miami Beach Commissioner J. Smith (Miami Beach
Representative on the MPO).
The project is eligible for funding through the Roadway Impacted Program and the City
of Miami Beach is also looking at the possibility of using the project to apply for Miami-
Dade County Enhancement Grants. There have also been on-going discussions with
the Miami Beach Housing Authority to see what plans they have for the property. F.
Beckmann stated he classifies this project as "unfunded project" at this time. He feels
there is a five to seven year time frame before any construction is started.
H. Gross informed the TPC members that the Miami Beach Housing Authority owns the
property and already has the property "locked up., but they cannot sell the property
without a public hearing.
H. Gross also stated he is unsure what jurisdiction the TPC has regarding this issue, but
he suggested that a letter could be sent to Charles Burkett, Housing Authority Director
informing him that the TPC wants to be kept advised on any actions or plans the Miami
Beach Housing Authority has to sell this property. He recommended that the City
Manager be copied on the letter.
F. Beckmann stated he thought Commissioner M. Bower had some conversations with
the Miami Beach Housing Authority but he does not know any details.
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G. Knight asked F. Beckmann to give the TPC an update on this issue via a memo. H.
Gross added one caveat: ask the City Manager if he wants the TPC to take written
action.
V. 72"d Street & Collins Avenue Development/Related Group
By: Joyce Meyers
Since J. Meyers cannot be present today, K. Hirsh (Planning Department) will be
bringing the TPC up-to-date on the project.
K. Hirsh informed the TPC that the proposed project includes 120 residential units with
an average of approximately 1,000 square feet per unit and 30 - 35,000 square feet of
unanchored retail. The only feasible use for anchored retail that Related Group is
proposing is either a grocery store or a drug store. There are approximately proposed
400 parking spaces that will include 75-100-replacement parking and the 72"d Street lot,
which is currently owned by the City of Miami Beach.
G. Knight wanted to know if there would be a net gain or loss of parking. K. Hirsh
answered that 400 parking spaces are being proposed and 75-100 of those will be
replacement. G. Knight wanted to know what the parking capacity was now and K.
Hirsh answered there are approximately 307 parking spaces currently available.
G, Knight took a moment to introduce the newest member of the TPC: Roger Cruz,
appointed by Commissioner R. Steinberg.
H. Gross informed the TPC members that everything being presented by K. Hirsh is
what the developer has suggested. There have been six public hearings, and there will
be another public hearing from 7-9pm Thursday, April 4,2002. Subsequent to this public
hearing, the City Manager will make a recommendation to the City Commission and they
will decide if they want Related Group, select the second developer or completely scrap
the project.
M. Hyman proposed the following motions regarding the project:
72nd STREET & COLLINS AVENUE MOTION
1. If any of the existing off-street public parking spaces on the 72nd Street and Collins
A venue Site are relocated in whole or in part to other locations in North Beach for any
reason, those relocated parking spaces are to be operable and legally usable on their
~ location or locations before being removed from the 72nd Street site. Said newly
created public spaces to be no more than three (3) blocks from their present location.
M. Hyman has concerns with the parking spaces because even though promises are
made with the best of intentions, politicians sometimes try to solve long-range problems
with short solutions. He does not want to see North Beach strangled.
H. Gross stated he does not want North Beach to lose one single parking space
because some developer wants to construct A, B, or C project.
Question was called for those in favor the first motion: all in favor, none opposed.
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M. Hyman stated that his second motion is a reaffirmation of a motion he sent to the
City Manager and City Commission approximately two years ago:
72nd STREET & COLLINS AVENUE MOTION
2. Any newly created uses on the 72nd Street and Collins Avenue site must provide 100%
of the required parking and loading spaces for said uses as per City of Miami Beach
Zoning and Parking Ordinances. All of the above required parking must be provided on
the 72nd Street and Collins Avenue site and be in addition to the existing 307 public and
handicapped parking spaces whether said public parking spaces are on the 72nd
Street and Collins A venue site and/or another site or sites.
H. Gross stated he would like the words "and handicapped" added after public.
E. Brigham suggested the number of spaces should also be included "307".
Second by A. Fishman. Question was called: all in favor, second motion approved
unanimously.
VI. Bay Link - Schedule of Individual Presentations
By: Joseph Johnson
J. Johnson informed the TPC there recently was a workshop with the City Administration
regarding Bay Link that did not require action. However, at this time, J. Johnson, would
like to have Wilson Fernandez, Project Manager from Miami-Dade MPO, place the TPC
on notice that it is J. Johnson's intention to be placed on next month's TPC agenda to
make a presentation on the Bay Link and possible action to be taken with a resolution
on a preferred alternative.
J. Johnson wanted the TPC members to know he and W. Fernandez will be available to
make individual presentations to the various groups represented by the TPC members.
For example: the Washington Avenue Task Force, Ocean Drive Association, and the
North Beach Development Corporation.
W. Fernandez informed the TPC that by the end of April, there would be a compilation
of the questions raised, technical analysis, etc. and will be placed into a document called
the Draft and Environmental Impact Statement (DE IS). Recommendations from the City
Commissions of Miami and Miami Beach are paramount to any decision from the MPO
and he is sure the respective City Commissions would want an agency under them to
review and make recommendations to them.
The agency he feels should review the DEIS for the City of Miami Beach would be the
TPC and the respective groups represented on the TPC. For the record, W. Fernandez,
wanted it known that the preferred alternative is not coming from Miami-Dade County; it
is coming from the community grass roots up and not one dictated to the community.
R. Warren was concerned that with one vote from the City of Miami Beach
(Commissioner J. Smith), it is done and it could be built without other input. F.
Beckmann stated "no", that if the City of Miami Beach Commission is opposed, it will not
be built on the Miami Beach side.
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M. Hyman informed the TPC members that in the event this project goes forward, there
are funds available for the creation of the project; but there are no funds available now
or will be available for the operation. Citizens and elected officials should be aware of
this fact. Somewhere in the future, the City of Miami Beach and its citizens will have to
pay for the operating costs.
G. Knight stated this issue would be discussed at the May 6, 2002 meeting of the TPC
and W. Fernandez and J. Johnson would be present. G. Knight wanted to know if the
draft would be available to TPC members prior to May 6, 2002 as TPC members
needed time to read the document.
H. Gross stated if the draft was not ready, this item should not be placed on the agenda.
G. Knight stated if W. Fernandez would not have the full presentation available prior to
May 2, 2002, this item would not be placed on the May 6, 2002 agenda. W. Fernandez
was informed that the deadline was April 27 or April 29 at the latest.
J. Johnson sfrongly suggested that individual groups represented by TPC members take
advantage of the presentation.
G. Knight stated whoever is responsible for representing the group could easily do this;
Le., contact should come from the City of Miami Beach to the person responsible for the
organization in a letter requesting time to be placed on their agenda, M. Courtney for the
Ocean Drive Association; L. Polansky for the Washington Avenue Task Force, etc. L.
Polansky thought R. Singer would be the right person for the Washington Avenue Task
Force.
G. Knight stated the following are the groups to be contacted:
1. Ocean Drive Association
2. Lincoln Road
3. Washington Avenue Task Force
4. South Pointe Advisory Board
5. Alton Road
6. Flamingo Park Neighborhood
J. Johnson stated some of these groups mentioned have already been targeted; he
wants the groups the TPC members represent.
H. Gross suggested that the TPC May 6, 2002 meeting be held at the City Commission
Chambers and notice be sent to all City of Miami Beach groups and this be the only
subject on the agenda if Miami-Dade County provides the TPC members all the data
and/or document(s) they need in advance.
G. Knight wanted to know how large the document is because all TPC members want a
chance to see the document and summary.
VII. Garage Revenue Control System Upgrade
By: Charles Adams
C. Adams stated the current equipment in City of Miami Beach garages was purchased
in 1995 and installed in 1996. Since 1995 technology has advanced dramatically; the
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City of Miami Beach Parking Revenue/Access Control Computer System is no longer
able to operate in the DOS environment and now operates in Windows NT.
The goal is to try to get the Smart Cards to work at the City's parking garages. The City
of Miami Beach will be the only city in the country to tie in meter parking, garage
parking, and transportation with one card. Since one company manufactures the Smart
Card and another company manufactures the parking equipment, it took several years
of negotiations but both companies finally agreed to interface with each other. A test
conducted at the 7th Street Garage proved it worked.
Now that the City of Miami Beach knew it worked, the City wanted to make the system
available everywhere. Because of chip technology, everything the City bought in 1995
and 1996 is no longer available and it will not work with the Smart Card technology or
some credit card applications. The City decided to look at all systems citywide to see
what it would cost to update the garages. The price from the vendor to upgrade
everything including installation of the application for Smart Cards and credit cards at
the 42nd Street and the Anchor Garage is $132,000.
C. Adams stated he would like a recommendation from the TPC to move forward. S.
Frances introduced Larry Oliva from Royce Parking Systems.
H. Gross wanted to know if C. Adams could share with the TPC members the
conversations that C. Adams had with S. Frances, D. Rosemond, and L. Oliva from
Royce. He wanted to know the pros and cons and how they finally came to the decision
to make this recommendation.
C. Adams stated that at some point in time, things are going to fail and the City will be
unable to get parts (computer chips for a 286 and 386 are no longer available). The City
decided to do the upgrade as a clean sweep because if it is done piecemeal, there are
warranty issues. If the whole City can be done at one time, everything will be upgraded
to the current technology. The goal is to be able to accept Smart Cards and credit cards
at the garages, and be able to obtain replacement parts that are current.
H. Gross stated that for discussion purposes, he would make the motion to move
forward, second by M. Hyman.
A. Fishman wanted to know if the Smart Card could be operated with a scanner only
and there would be no need for a live person. C. Adams answered "no. because the
parking attendant has to be the one placing the card in the reader to see if the user has
money. If the user does not have enough money in the card, then the charges could be
split up by paying cash or however the user wants to pay his /her balance.
G. Knight stated for the sake of concept, it seems a good solution to a current problem.
However, he does not feel it addresses the two or three million people who live
proximate to us who want to drive to Miami Beach and be able to park. He wonders if
the TPC should be looking at an integrated system whereby a person in Coral Gables
would not have to look for quarters when they arrive in Miami Beach.
S. Frances stated the City of Miami Beach and the City of Miami have begun
conversations to create a regional card whereby users can use one card at all locations
and one clearinghouse will be used to process the revenue. Right now there are three
different meter manufacturers and three different card systems. This project is five to
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seven years away because a process has to be created interlocally with all three
municipalities to contribute funding and one vendor needs to be chosen through an RFP
process.
Question was asked if the City of Miami Beach has reached a point with the upgrading
where a credit card can be accepted. C. Adams answered "yes", the ticket will be
validated with the credit card transaction and the ticket will allow the user to exit the
garage.
S. Frances informed the TPC that this system does not preclude the Parking
Department from installing a "pay on foot" station (first you pay and then you go to your
car) at other garages where if someone does want to pay by credit card, the parker
does not have to wait in an exit line. The user can pay and then go back to his car with
a ten-minute grace period to exit the garage.
G. Knight called the motion supporting the Parking Department's request to move
forward with the upgrade; all in favor; none opposed.
S. Frances wanted to express his appreciation for all the work on this project to L. Oliva,
B. and K. Urquhart from Greenwald Intellicard and a special "thank you' to C. Adams as
he gave C. Adams this project one year ago and now it is close to fruition.
H. Gross stated that for the benefit of new TPC member R. Cruz, he feels this is one of
the brightest Committees he has ever been a member of in his entire life. He
referenced the knowledge that S. Frances, C. Adams, D. Rosemond, V. Kirk, F.
Beckmann and J. Johnson bring to this Committee.
VIII. Mayor's Blue Ribbon Task Force Parking Sub-Committee - Action Steps
Discussion
A. L1erandi (former TPC member) was present and asked to sit at the table to discuss
the Mayor's Blue Ribbon Task Force Parking Sub-Committee-Action Steps. G. Knight
informed the TPC members that the Action Steps and other recommendations would be
presented to the City Commission on Friday, April 5, 2002 at Commission Chambers at
2p.m. G. Knight felt the TPC members should have a chance to look at the Action
Steps, ask questions or raise issues or concerns.
S. Frances informed the TPC members that M. Courtney had requested that the Action
Steps include a cost impact for some of the recommendations and the new handout
provided by S. Frances lists the estimated impact costs.
A. L1erandi stated the main object of the Sub-Committee was to see what could be done
about the business/tourism slack. The Sub-Committee came up with the
recommendations listed in the Action Steps, which are low in cost.
H. Gross wanted to know why the valet companies should be given a 50% reduction in
valet fines. S. Frances stated that the valet industry brought up this issue and the
Parking Department is trying to give them some relief so that the cost reductions can be
passed down to the consumer. The primary cost generators for valet companies are:
1) storage locations and 2) insurance. Since the valet companies collectively have
approximately $86,000 in outstanding citations, the City of Miami Beach Parking
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Department thought an amnesty program (50% or a percentage-it is not etched in
stone) would be a goodwill gesture to the valet companies.
In addition, the Parking Department is recommending a valet workshop be conducted
with all the valet operators to determine what other things could be done, including the
revision of the Valet Ordinance. Currently, fines range from $25. to not having a
nametag to $250. for illegal storage. The recommendation is that after a five-strike
program, the valet operator's license may be revoked for something serious like illegal
storage/ramping.
H. Gross wanted to know why valet operators should be given a five-strike program.
Why not a three-strike program? He feels the City of Miami Beach is giving valet
operators the ability to steal from tourists/residents and some valet operators do not
charge the dollar amount they list on their signs.
S. Frances answered that many valet operators do not place their parking/storage rates
on their signs and the fee they charge the public is not regulated because it is free
enterprise. The Parking Department Valet Ordinance regulates them very strictly on the
use of public right-of-way; curbside parking for drop off and pick up; using a City facility
for storage; and the City roads they travel to bring cars back and forth.
J. Scharer thought anything valet companies do should be tied to their performance or
their ability to pass on savings to the consumer. He thinks most everyone present is
past the five-strike limit with valets and believes a "zero tolerance" policy (or close to
one) should be implemented because he feels valet companies know what the rules are
and they know when they are violating them.
A. Fishman stated wanted to know why the City of Miami Beach should give valet
operators amnesty when they are constantly violating City rules and thumbing their
noses by not paying these fines. It should be the opposite, instead of 90 days to pay
fines; they should be kicked out of the City of Miami Beach.
G. Knight reminded everyone that the purpose of the Mayor's Blue Ribbon Committees
were to respond to the decline in tourism subsequent to September 11, 2001. G.
Knight's impression of the valet companies is that they are performing better than in the
past because he has not seen valet companies parking cars at metered spots based on
his personal observations outside of Crowbar and Level.
G. Knight reminded everyone that the Action Steps are going to be presented to the City
Commission on Friday, AprilS and the City Commission will either take action or refer
them back to the appropriate Sub-Committee.
S. Frances stated that valet companies realized that the meter rental rates for ramping,
the administrative fee, and the violation fees have been taxing on them and that is
reason they had to increase their rates. The main driver of their rates is their cost
regarding storage locations, liability insurance and labor. A meter that is rented for $10.
a day will be tumed over by the valet company 50 times a week and they charge $10-20
for the space. The Actions Steps are a good faith gesture on the City's part post
September 11, 2001 to try to help valet companies get back on their feet and there
should be a commitment on their part to pass these savings to the consumer.
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J. Scharer does not feel the City of Miami Beach owes valet companies a break and if
they have violated our rules, they should pay the fines.
S. Frances informed the TPC that the City of Miami Beach currently deals with
approximately ten valet companies and the issue is free enterprise. The City is
obligated to provide a valet operator ramp spaces for meters when they meet the City's
requirements in the Valet Ordinance, contracts with an establishment that wants valet
service, and obtains an occupational license to provide valet service. Since valet
companies are private industry, they do not have to disclose liability insurance costs,
storage, etc.
G. Knight stated again these recommendations are to be presented Friday, AprilS, 2002
and encouraged all TPC members to attend.
A. Fishman wants to go on record that he does not support items two, three and four of
the Valet Parking (Action Steps).
S. Frances stated that a motion could be made that the TPC members have not had the
opportunity to discuss the balance of the Action Steps but what they have discussed--
items two, three and four of the Valet Parking section are not supported by the TPC
members.
Motion by A. Fishman, second by R. Warren.
A. L1erandi stated that the recommendations agreed upon by the Parking Sub-
Committee came about after hours and hours of meetings, including valet parking
because it was one of the most problematic issues, and the Sub-Committee wanted to
give valet companies a chance to do things well from now on.
G. Knight re-stated the motion: the TPC does not support the following sections of the
Valet Parking Recommendation in the Action Steps:
1. Waiver of parking meter and administrative fees.
2. Amnesty Program for outstanding valet fines.
3. Revise enforcement provision in Valet Parking Ordinance.
The TPC will not make comments on other portions because the TPC has not had
sufficient time to review these sections.
Second by H. Gross, all in favor, none opposed.
IX. Status Reports:
Parking Status Report - January 2002 (written report submitted)
March 24th Parking Workshop Presentation. Update by Saul Frances
S. Frances reported on the Parking Workshop Presentation and he stated the agenda
coversheet was included in the package. A brief overview included the Lockheed and
HNTB Studies, new technologies and incentives including the multi-space meters, the
hotel hang-tag program and the realtor hang-tag program. L. Bier from Bier and
Associates provided a review of parking meter rates comparing local and national rates,
parking garage operations, and revenues associated with garages. P. Walker provided
a brief presentation on the parking system finances, and the City's bonding capacity.
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Other items discussed included: the Valet Parking Ordinance and the taxicab industry
issues where the City augmented the number of taxicab stands to 100 spaces. This
workshop that was mainly educational as there were no clear-cut recommendations that
were accepted or approved by the City Commission.
One item that was made was a referral to the TPC for the review of maximum parking
meter time limits. There are some areas in the City that are two hours (issue brought to
the TPC by E. Brigham last year) and the Parking Department proceeded in changing
the meters on Collins Avenue from two hours to six hours. The Parking Department will
provide a listing of all the locations that are currently two hours and S. Frances hopes to
get some input from the TPC.
EDAW provided a presentation on a South Beach Expansion of Residential Parking
Opportunities with graphics providing different on-street parking alternatives including
the existing parallel, angle, median angle and median parallel parking. There were no
recommendations or clear-cut decisions provided at this time.
The 1 ih Street Site Analysis was not discussed due to time constraints.
TPC members present at the Parking Workshop: E. Brigham, M. Hyman and G. Knight.
R. Warren read the article in the Sun Post regarding angle parking and how the Miami
Beach Preservation Board "bashed" residential parking. G. Knight cautioned R. Warren
to be careful in thinking the article was representative of the four and one half hours of
the workshop. R. Warren wanted to know if there were any graphics available to the
TPC of what was discussed at the Parking Workshop and S. Frances stated he would
be happy to supply copies at the next TPC meeting.
M. Hyman wanted to know if along with the graphics, S. Frances could provide
information on what the net increase would be to each of the proposed solutions. M.
Hyman stated he was not impressed with the representative of EDAW and her answers
did not instill a lot of confidence. Would it be possible to provide the net increase for all
the proposals presented by EDAW? If there is a negible increase, why go through the
whole process?
G. Knight stated there were three issues presented by EDAW: increase in places to
park, safety for pedestrians and appearance.
G. Knight stated and even though he is not in favor of angle parking, he would like to
see an experiment and the TPC is on record several times asking for an experiment and
it is never done.
S. Frances stated this is a City Commission policy issue and if the City Commission
wishes to endorse a test cite, the Parking Department would move forward. Even with
the City Commission endorsement, the City of Miami Beach has to obtain Miami-Dade
County approval.
X. Other Business -
M. Benson wanted to know if the Resolution regarding the 63rd Street Flyover was ever
signed. G. Knight stated he was signing the resolution in the presence of the TPC
members so that it could be forwarded to the appropriate person at City Hall.
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G. Knight nominated M. Benson as the "Ad Hoc" member of the TPC to follow-up on any
resolutions the Committee adopts so that there is appropriate follow-up and copies are
made to every TPC member.
G. Knight appointed the Sub-Committee of M. Hyman and M. Benson to do the
following:
1. 'Examine the resolution passed July 2001 (now officially signed).
2. Return to the TPC with recommendations.
M. Hyman stated the follow-up on the 63rd Street Flyover should include North Beach
Development Corporation because they are the ones that get the word out.
A. Fishman request: to place the tuming lane from Indian Creek to 41st Street on the
May 6,2002 agenda.
F. Beckmann informed the TPC members there is Commission Workshop scheduled for
Thursday, April 4, 2002 at 2pm that includes:
1. Electrowave Update.
2. Capital Improvements Projects for the Electrowave tying in to the 17th Street
Parking Structure by Christina Cuervo.
3. Update on MMP by J. Johnson.
E. Brigham wanted to know what event was happening on Ocean Drive that a vast
amount of parking meters were bagged between Ocean Drive and Collins.
S. Frances responded that when the City of Miami Beach implements the MEP (Major
Events Plan) there are a set number of street closures that are done and it includes
Ocean Drive. The Parking Department was trying to get some of those locations
available for both public and residential parking, as there was a real need for it.
XI. Adjournment
Motion to adjourn by L. Polansky, accepted by G. Knight at 5:45pm.
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City of Miami Beach
Transportation & Parking Committee
Monday, May 6, 2002
Minutes
I. Call to. Order
G. Knight, Chair called the meeting to order at 3:47 p.m.
II. Introduction of Committee Members
Introduction of the T&P Committee members and the public. (Sign-in sheet attached for
reference.)
III. Approval of April 1, 2002 Minutes
Motion by M. Hyman to amend April 1, 2002 minutes, second paragraph of Item IV to
change wording from .unfounded projecr to unfunded project, page two of minutes, in
Section 1 of the 72nd Street & Collins Avenue Motion, add the word new after .their" so it
reads .usable on their new location or locations' second by D. Fruit, the minutes were
approved-with the amendments-unanimously by the members present.
Since Major Carlos Noriega is not present yet for Item IV and J. Johnson is not present
for Item V, the TPC members discussed Item VII.
VII. Complaint Letter on Towing from Daren Lewis & Jordana Monteiro
By: Saul Frances
Chair G. Knight was given a towing complaint letter and asked S. Frances to explain
towing procedures in the City of Miami Beach. S. Frances informed the TPC members
this towing was the result of a meter rental from a production company on the 100 block
of 15th Street. When Enforcement officers are given a meter rental detail, they bag the
meters and do a vehicle inventory log writing down the description of the vehicles
parked at meters. In this instance, there were mistakes committed on the meter rental
detail by both Enforcement and the Police Department. The Parking Department did not
log the vehicles and the vehicles were there prior to the bagging and therefore legally
entitled to those spaces. When the production company went to do their shoot and
found the cars parked there, they called the Police Department, who took it upon
themselves to tow the vehicles.
S. Frances spoke to Assistant Police Chief T. Marten and Chief Marten has agreed that
whenever there is a production and there are any questions on parked vehicles, they will
confirm with the Parking Department supervisor on duty to see if that vehicle is on the
log. Parking Administration will also ensure that all Enforcement Officers log vehicles
correctly. The money is being refunded to D. Lewis and J. Monteiro and the citations
will be administratively dismissed. After this incident, a Standard Operating Procedure
has been instituted to prevent similar incidents from happening in the future.
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M. Courtney stated that in addition to a refund, they be given a parking card and the
Parking Director should call them personally. S. Frances stated it was an excellent
suggestion. G. Knight asked S. Frances to follow up on the police reimbursement.
V. Turning Lane from Indian Creek to 41st Street
By: Joseph Johnson
J. Johnson stated this crosswalk is a state road and agrees it is safety issue. The first
thing that needs to be done is a study. J. Johnson stated he could prepare a request to
FDOT, who will conduct a warrant analysis, and a pedestrian count. However, if the
pedestrian count is low, then it is a "no go" by FDOT.
After discussion by TPC members on the safety issue of this turning lane, motion was
made by M. Courtney for a study and warrant analysis to be conducted by FDOT as
quickly as possible since all TPC members feel this turning lane is not only a safety
issue but lives are being threatened, second by C. Garcia Pons.
C. Garcia Pons stated he would like to request a pedestrian on demand signal from
FDOT.
Motion passed unanimously by all present.
VI. Scheduling of Joint TPC Public Meeting for Bay Link (Special TPC meeting)
By: Joseph Johnson
J. Johnson handed out the City of Miami Beach Schedule of Bay Link Meetings and
informed the TPC members that the items in bold are dates that cannot be changed.
The Consultant agreed to make a presentation to the TPC at the City Commission
Chambers to allow input from the various community groups represented by the TPC.
Based on the time constraints the Consultant is under with federal mandates, they
published the schedule handed out today.
The only item on the meeting of the TPC for June 3, 2002 will be a presentation of the
Baylink by Parsons, Brinckerhoff and the MPO. There will not be a DE IS available at
that time as the DEIS will not be ready, this will only be an oral presentation.
The DEIS will not be available until June 15, 2002 and it will only be available on the
Internet. J. Johnson stated the DE IS may be available after our presentation. It is
approximately 319 pages and cannot be faxed or mailed.
H. Gross recommended that M. Benson call Communicatz and advise Ric Katz that
every member of the TPC should have a copy of the DEIS at least 10 days prior to the
July 8, 2002 TPC meeting.
The presentation will be made to the City Commission on July 10, 2002 and on July 25,
2002 the Bay Link presentation will be made to the MPO Governing Board.
VII. Valet Parking (On-5treet Regulations) on Ocean Drive
By: Saul Frances
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At the April 25, 2002 Parking Workshop, Commissioner R. Steinberg asked a question
about regulations on Ocean Drive regarding valets and the valet ordinance in existence.
S. Frances would like reaction and feedback from the TPC as far as regulations on
Ocean Drive for valets whether it be in the form of a fee, enforcement of the Valet
Ordinance with regards to the number of spaces they rent, storage, ramping from a
moving lane of traffic, etc. The City Administration wants a blueprint or guidelines from
the TPC as to which way to proceed on Ocean Drive.
M. Courtney wanted to know why valets on Ocean Drive do not pay a fee when valets in
different parts of the City of Miami Beach are paying the required fees. He feels there
are different dynamics of parking cars on and off Ocean Drive and there has been a
consistent policy in the Ocean Drive Association guidelines to keep entrances and
loading zones to hotels and restaurants as clear as possible. His suggestion would be
to look at existing valet companies on Ocean Drive, their hours, rates, usage and space
being used, etc. and try to come up with a plan.
H. Gross seconded M. Courtney's motion.
M. Courtney would like to see a matrix of the Ocean Drive corridor, Collins Avenue
corridor Washington Avenue corridor by means of an assessment or survey as to their
loading zones, hotel drop off zones, etc. He also feels valet ramping and how the
zones are being used should be placed on the agenda for the July 8, 2002 TPC
meeting.
D. Fruit stated he would prefer to see a cross-city study instead of what M. Courtney
requested: Ocean Drive, Collins Avenue and Washington corridors. And secondly, he
wants to know why one valet company charges differently than others.
G. Knight stated valet companies should be invited to the TPC meeting so they can give
some input.
Regarding M. Courtney's motion, all in favor, none opposed. S. Frances to invite some
valet companies to the July 8, 2002 TPC meeting.
IX. Mayor's Blue Ribbon Task Force Referral- Maximum Meter Time Limits
By: Saul Frances
S. Frances stated this item came about as a result from the Mayor's Blue Ribbon Task
Force meetings. He would like a recommendation from the TPC for adjusting the
maximum time limits on the two-our meters to a four-hour limit.
One TPC member stated the purpose of making the time limit on the meter two hours
was to for people to get in and out of the commercial establishments. Parkers should
be encouraged to use the garages if they plan to stay for a longer time. Changing the
meter times may take away the incentive to use the City's garages.
S. Frances stated that when the City of Miami Beach parking availability is at capacity at
garages and surface lots, which occurs mainly on Friday, Saturday and Sunday and a
parker can only park for two hours and they have to keep coming back and forth to feed
the meters, it is an inconvenience to them. G. Knight stated the idea is to keep our City
a pedestrian friendly city.
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G. Knight suggested that if the TPC recommends a four-hour limit and the TPC receives
negative input, the TPC could go back and look at the problem again.
R. Warren asked if the City of Miami Beach has the technology to flip the meters to a
lower or higher rate as he felt Alton Road parking meters should not be longer than two
hours as this is a critical area for parkers. S. Frances stated this was done at the
Epicure lot and the City of Miami Beach does not want to make it too difficult or too
complicated with signage for someone who parks and thinks they can park there for four
hours when the maximum is only two hours.
S. Frances stated the City Commission asked for a recommendation and/or a motion
and referred this item to the TPC.
Motion by M. Courtney: the TPC should look at increasing the two-hour limit.
S. Frances recommended keeping Washington Avenue the same and that Alton Road
between Lincoln Road and Dade Boulevard be changed to four-hour limits to provide
flexibility for parkers. He could also make the meters dual use: two-hour limit between
9am and 6pm and four-hour limit from 6pm to 9am (this only applies to meters North of
Lincoln Road).
Motion by A. Fishman: regarding the on-street parking inventory/south of Dade
Boulevard/23rd Street maximum time limits (the motion onlv applies to those
locations/meters listed in the Miami Beach Parking Department list provided by S.
Frances with agenda package)-any meters that have two-hour limits should remain at
two hours from 9am to 6pm and after 6pm they should revert to a four-hour limit and the
three and six-hour limits should be left alone. Second by C. Garcia Pons.
Motion restated by G. Knight: from 9am - 6 pm, the two hour meters are to remain two
hour meters; but after 6pm those meters will be available for four hour use and that the
three hour and six and twelve hour meters stay like they are (the motion onlv applies to
locations/meters on the list provided with agenda package by the Parking Department).
Second again by C. Garcia Pons.
(L. Polansky was at Jury Duty - arrived 4:45pm)
M. Courtney may retum to the TPC with a recommendation from the Ocean Drive
Association regarding extending the three-hour limit to a four-hour limit.
Question was asked: all in favor: one opposed: D. Fruit.
X. Status Reports:
Parking Status Report - February 2002 (written report submitted)
Collins Avenue Reconstruction Project - Update by Danny Rosemond
Nothing reported.
XI. Other Business
C. Garcia Pons stated at the last meeting M. Hyman asked what is the net gain of
increase in parking in the Flamingo/Lummus neighborhood and the count is listed in the
letter handed out by C. Garcia Pons (copy attached with the minutes for the record).
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The TPC has to understand that this applies in the following manner: the total additional
spaces were calculated as if the alternative was applied to "typical" blocks along every
Avenue in the Flamingo neighborhood between 6th Street and Lincoln Lane South
(excluding Meridian Avenue and Lenox Avenue in the single family district); per C.
Garcia Pons.
C. Garcia Pons stated the typical block has between 25-35 parallel parking spaces on
both sides and if curbside diagonal parking were done, you would get 40% more cars.
M. Courtney wanted to know if these steps had been approved by the Police
Department. C. Garcia Pons stated "no" because these alternatives are not included in
the GO Bond Project. The only recommendations going into the GO Bond Project are
curbside parallel parking because the City Commission removed the angle and diagonal
parking and the parallel, median parallel and median angle from the recommendations.
C. Garcia Pons stated the Miami Beach Community Development Corporation sent S.
Frances two letters regarding parking in the Flamingo Park neighborhood problems.
There were two separate issues: at a recent meeting, the residents were informed by
the Parks Department that they were going to ask the Parking Department to meter the
lot at 11th Street. The residents of the Flamingo Park neighborhood are against
changing the residential access to parking, as it exists now. S. Frances stated he and
C. Adams attended a meeting with K. Smith, Parks & Recreation and K. Smith
requested meters be installed at that location. S. Frances informed K. Smith he was not
willing to be "hung from the highest tree" and would not install meters in that lot.
The other issue is the baseball stadium lot and the lack of enforcement of the lot. More
issuance of citations and towing would be appreciated as the lot is being improperly
used (15th & Michigan).
S. Frances requested the TPC members to review the Electrowave brochure (handed
out) and provide him their comments, as it is being revised.
S. Frances stated he would like D. Rosemond to give the TPC an update on the flex
zones. D. Rosemond stated he had some samples done from a color palette and the
Planning Department reviewed the colors and they came back with the approved colors:
black, blue, and green.
D. Rosemond stated the intent was to have meter housings stand out in the flex zones
and he is bringing this back to the TPC for a recommendation. If approved, the blue
meters would be installed at commercial loading zones with meters that are currently
regulated from 6am - 6pm.
Motion by A. Fishman: approve the blue color for discussion purposes. Second by H.
Gross.
STRAW VOTE CONDUCTED BY TPC MEMBERS:
BLACK:
Three (3) votes
BLUE:
Ten (10) votes
GREEN:
One (1) vote
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Question by G. Knight for the blue color: all in favor; one opposed, C. Garcia Pons.
IV. Memorial Day Event - Traffic Plan
By: Major Carlos Noriega, City of Miami Beach Police Department
M. Courtney will provide an update on the Memorial Day Event traffic plan. as Major
Carlos Noriega has not arrived. M. Courtney stated the City of Miami Beach is closing
Ocean Drive from Thursday, May 23 to Tuesday, May 28, 2002 and the Police
Department will be handling all traffic issues and Miami-Dade County is providing 187
police officers working 24 hours a day. The Police Department is also fully prepared to
close the causeways if needed; and, there is a proposal being considered where the
Venetian Causeway would be used for residents only in the event the other two
causeways become difficult to cross. He stated every single department in the City of
Miami Beach is involved in the Major Events Planning this year and all the staffing
requirements are in place.
S. Frances stated regarding parking, the City of Miami Beach--through J. Evans-will be
providing a free shuttle so people can park and ride from the Preferred Parking Lot and
Miami Beach High School. S. Frances stated the valet companies will be relocated from
Ocean Drive to the West side of Collins and the East side of Washington will be
barricaded.
M. Courtney stated it is the intention of the City Administration to keep traffic out of the
residential corridors. The City of Miami Beach has also instituted the Goodwill
Ambassador Program. which helps our visitors remain informed on pertinent laws and
dispel any confusion our guests may have. They will also be helping the Police
Department as a buffer or liaison between the police and visitors to Miami Beach.
G. Knight wanted to know if the City of Miami Beach will broadcast what lots will be
available for parking, what causeways are open/closed, etc. M. Courtney stated every
community group would be receiving notices of meetings taking place regarding the
Memorial Day weekend.
XII. Adjournment
Motion to adjourn by L. Polansky at 5:40 p.m.; all in favor, meeting adjourned.
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CITY OF MIAMI BEACH PARKING DEPARTMENT
ON-STREET PARKING INVENTORY/SOUTH OF DADE BL VD/23RD STREET
MAXIMUM TIME LIMITS
LOCATION
Ocean Drive between South Pointe Drive and 5th Street
Ocean Drive between 5th Street and 15th Street
100 Block (Ocean Drive - Collins Ave) between 5th and 15th Streets
200 Block (Collins Ave - Washington Ave) between 5th and 15th Streets
Collins Ave between S. Pointe Drive and 5th Street
Collins Ave between 5th Street and Espanola Way
Washington Ave between S. Pointe Drive and 5th Street
W ashington Ave between 5th Street and 17th Street
Washington Ave between 17th Street and Dade Blvd
Alton Road between 5th Street and 20th Street*
1600 Block of Lenox Avenue
1600 Blocks of Meridian, Jefferson and Michigan
1600 Block of Euclid, Drexel, and Pennsylvania Avenues
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to 3 hour times limits to accommodate Lincoln Road Cinemas.
**Municipal Lot behind Epicure Market is dual time limits (two hour parking from 9am.
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· Motion by Mr. Abbaticchio to approve the December 5, 2001 minutes. Seconded by Ms. Hart.
Motion passes unanimously.
· Motion by Mr. Abbaticchio to grant $17,500 for the FlU Miami Film Festival. Seconded by Ms.
Hart. Motion passes unanimously.
· Motion by Ms. Hart to grant $8,700 for the JVC Jazz Festival. Seconded by Mr. Abbaticchio.
Motion passes unanimously.
· Motion by Ms. Hart to grant $8,000 for the Sports and Fitness Festival. Seconded by Mr.
Abbaticchio. Friendly amendment by Mr. Abbaticchio to raise the award amount to $9,000. Ms.
Hart accepts friendly amendment. Motion passes unanimously.
· Motion by Ms. Hart to grant $2,000 for the Yamaha Contender BiIlfish Tournament. Seconded
by Mr. Abbaticchio. Motion passes unanimously.
· Motion by Ms. Hart to grant $12,500 for the 2002 Latin Billboard Awards. Seconded by Mr.
Abbaticchio. Motion passes unanimously.
· Motion by Ms. Hart to grant $2,500 for the Taste of the Beach. Seconded by Mr. Abbaticchio.
Motion passes unanimously.
· Motion by Ms. Hart to grant $2,000 for SoFia Q- Television. Seconded by Mr. Abbaticchio.
Friendly amendment by Mr. Abbaticchio to lower the amount to $1,000. Ms. Hart accepts the
friendly amendment. Motion passes unanimously.
· Motion by Ms. Hart to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Mr. Abbaticchio. With no further
business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned.
February 26. 2002
· Motion by Mr. Abbaticchio to approve the January 10, 2002 minutes. Seconded by Mr.
Velazquez. Motion passes unanimously.
· The board unanimously agreed to hear all applicants in the Festival Season and New or One
Time Special Event grant categories before making funding decisions.
· Motion by Mr. Abbaticchio to fund Espanola Way Festival Season $10,000 for marketing,
publicity, advertising, print and design costs. Seconded by Mr. Lehman. Motion passes
unanimously.
· Motion my Mr. Lehman to purchase six flamingos on behalf of the City of Miami Beach for
$11,000. Seconded by Mr. Velazquez. Discussion ensued. Motion passes unanimously
· Ms. Roque Marcos suggested that Miami Spice Restaurant Month come back in the Fourth
Quarter under a different fiscal agent and specifically for the Miami Beach Bonfire event.
Applicant will return in the Fourth Quarter.
· Motion by Mr. Velazquez to fund $17,500 for the Volvo Ocean Race, Miami Stopover.
Seconded by Mr. Abbaticchio. Discussion ensued. Motion passes unanimously.
· Ms. Roque Marcos asked the board for volunteers to sit on the Cultural Tourism Panel this June.
Volunteers were: Mr. Abbaticchio, Mr. Velazquez and Ms. Howard.
· Motion by Ms. Hart to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Mr. Abbaticchio. With no further
business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned.
March 22. 2002
· Mr. Aller thanked the board for their proactivity, especially in regard to the Fashion Week of the
Americas and the Miami Beach Wine and Food Festival. Ms. Howard requested that Mr. Aller
write thank you letters on behalf of the VCA to those previous mentioned events
· Motion by Mr. Abbaticchio to approve the amended February 26, 2002 minutes. Seconded by
Mr. Lehman. Motion passes unanimously.
· Motion by Mr. Velazquez to grant $12,000 to Publix Family Fitness Weekend for marketing,
publicity, advertising and television production. Seconded by Mr. Lehman. Motion passes
unanimously.
· Mr. Aedo offered to retool a domestic video that was in the process of being created by the
Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) with the VCA and City of Miami
Beach logos. The board graciously accepted the donation.
· Motion by Mr. Lehman to grant the Beatles! Backstage and Behind the Scenes $16,000 for
marketing and publicity of the event focused on Miami Beach. Seconded by Ms Hart.
Discussion ensued. In Favor: Mr. Velazquez, Me. Lehman, Ms. Hart and Ms. Malnik.
Opposed: Ms. Howard, Mr. Shapiro, Mr. Abbaticchio. Motion passes.
· Mr. Velazquez requested that the GMCVB hold a fora that would go beyond the members of the
GMCVB, and extend invitations of involvements to other smalllboutique hotels that otherwise
would not know about what the GMCVB offers. The board agreed that was a good idea, and
that Mr. Aedo should follow up with Ms. Polansky.
· Mr. Abbaticchio asked if it was appropriate for the VCA to create resolution supporting SAVE
DADE. The board agreed that they should create a resolution in support of human rights. This
resolution will be sent in a press release to the media and legislators. Mr. Abbaticchio presented
the board with a resolution written by the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce Motion by Ms.
Hart to accept the resolution. Seconded by Mr. Velazquez. Motion passes unanimously.
· Ms. Hart expressed concerns about the recent statements of Mayor Dermer and his desire to
reduce funding for tourism. The board agreed to create a resolution encouraging the continued
support of tourism, as it is the number one industry of Miami Beach.
· Motion by Ms. Wendy Hart to approved a 3.25% cost of living increase for Grisette Roque
Marcos and Marisa Bluestone. Seconded by Mr. Velazquez. Motion passes unanimously.
April 9. 2002
· Motion by Ms. Hart to allow VCA Administration help the Miami Beach Cultural Arts Council
on an acting interim basis with consideration of fees. Seconded by Mr. Velazquez. Motion
passes unanimously.
April 19. 2002
· Motion by Mr. Abbaticchio to approve the amended March 22, 2002 minutes. Seconded by Mr.
Velazquez. Motion passes unanimously.
· Motion by Mr. Velazquez to grant $75,000 to the GMCVB for the Small and Boutique Hotels
Initiative that includes a call to action and promotes festival season, and includes a more detailed
plan. Seconded by Ms. Hart. Discussion ensued. Motion passes unanimously.
· Motion my Mr. Velazquez to grant $3,500 to the GMCVB for a Miami Beach specific airport
light box initiative. With no second, motion dies
· Ms. Howard stated that the five niches that the VCA should focus on were as follows: Food and
Wine, Arts and Culture, Entertainmentlfilm/fashionlmusic/nightlire, Sports and Fitness and
Shopping
· Motion by Mr. Abbaticchio to accept the Human Rights Ordinance as written. Seconded by Mr.
Velazquez. Motion passes unanimously. (See att.)
· Motion by Mr. Velazquez to accept the tourism motion as amended by Mr. Jeff Lehman.
Seconded by Mr. Abbaticchio. Discussion ensued. Friendly amendment by Ms. Hart to change
the last paragraph back to original language. "The Miami Beach Visitor & Convention Authority
encourages the continued use of the resort tax fund to market, advertise and promote Miami
Beach." Friendly amendment accepted by Mr. Velazquez and Mr. Abbaticchio. Motion passes
unanimously.
Mav 1. 2002
· Motion by Mr. Abbaticchio to approve the April 9, 2002 and April 19, 2002 minutes. Seconded
by Mr. Velazquez. Motion passes unanimously.
· Ms. Roque Marcos stated that she will be assisting the City of Miami Beach Cultural Arts
Council develop a structure of accountability, including performance measurements for grant
applicants. Mr. Rosen requested a copy of the CAC Ordinance and By-Laws.
· The VCA Board agreed to pass a resolution commending the City of Miami Beach Police
Department for their outstanding work. Motion by Mr. Abbaticchio. Seconded by Ms. Hart.
Motion passes unanimously. The completed resolution will be presented at the next VCA
meeting.
· Discussion ensued as to the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center (VIC). The
board requested that staff review the October motion to set aside funds for the VIC and email the
motion to the members as soon as possible. The board scheduled a meeting to see the new
technology in the VIC on May 20, 2002 at 9 am.
· Motion by Mr. Abbaticchio to set-aside $55,000 for the 2002/2003 fiscal year Cultural Tourism
Grants, pending matching funds from the Miami Beach Cultural Arts Council. Seconded by Ms.
Hart. Motion passes unanimously.
· Ms. Hart recommended that the wording be changed in the Economic Impact Section of the
Point System to be less subjective. She also requested that under the Network! Syndicated
TelevisionlRadio coverage that 12 points should represent "combination of 'three' or more of
the above, rather than 'two.' She also suggested that the question about Niche Markets be
weighed more heavily, since the VCA Board has placed strong emphasis on these categories.
Ms. Howard suggested Ms. Bluestone revise the point system for the approvals of Ms. Hart and
Mr. Lehman.
· Ms. Howard suggested that the VeA Board review the point system bi-annually.
· The VCA board requested that Mr. Jeff Bechdel return with more information about logistics
and budgets and present the Electrowave Museum Tour idea to the VCA for funding
June 5. 2002
· Motion by Mr. Lehman to approve the May 1, 2002 and May 20, 2002 minutes. Seconded by
Mr. Velazquez. Motion passes unanimously.
· Ms. Roque Marcos stated that the city will give an updated budget to the VCA at the end of
June; at this time Ms. Walker recommended to continue working with the 20% holdback
· Motion by Mr. Lehman to release the funds previously set-aside regarding the Visitor
Infonnation Center: $50,000 to create visitor displays and technology for the Visitor Infonnation
Center. Seconded by Ms. Hart. Motion passes unanimously.
· Ms. Hart thanked Ms. Howard and Ms. Roque Marcos for their leadership and vision.
· The VCA agreed to help take the concept for the Residential Service Campaign (Miami Beach,
My Beach, Your Beach, Our Beach) to the next level. The board scheduled a meeting for
Thursday, June 13, 2002 at 2 pm in VCA conference room.
· Motion by Mr. Lehman to set-aside $5,500 for the project pending favorable details and tourism-
driven marketing distribution. Seconded by Mr. Velazquez. Motion passes unanimously.
June 17.2002 - Cultural Tourism
· Motion by Ms. Richards to grant $20,000 for advertising and promotion for Art Deco Weekend.
Second by Mr. Hall. In favor: Ms. Howard, Ms Heller, Mr. Gonzalez, Mr. Hall, Ms. Richards.
Opposed: Mr. Kohen, Mr. Velazquez, Mr. Abbaticchio. Motion passes.
· Motion by Mr. Abbaticchio to grant the Brazilian Film Festival $15,000 for marketing, public
relations and development of a travel package. Second by Ms. Richards. Motion passes
unanimously.
· Motion by Mr. Velazquez to grant the Espanola Way Weekend Festivals $5,000 for a tourist
recruitment driven advertising. Second by Ms. Richards. Motion passes unanimously.
· Motion by Ms. Richards to grant the Here & Now Hip Hop Festival $10,000 for advertising,
publicity and marketing. No second. Motion by Mr. Abbaticchio to grant the Here & Now Hip
Hop Festival $5,000 for public relations, advertising and development of a tourism package.
Seconded by Mr. Velazquez. Motion passes unanimously.
· Motion by Ms. Richards to grant the International Ballet Festival $3,000 for marketing and
advertising. Seconded by Mr. Abbaticchio. Motion passes unanimously.
· With no representative to present the International Hispanic Theatre Festival application,
funding request was denied.
· Motion by Mr. Hall to grant the Miami Film Festival $17,500. Seconded by Ms. Richards.
Motion passes unanimously.
· Motion by Mr. Velazquez to grant the Miami Gay and Lesbian Film Festival $15,000. Seconded
by Mr. Kohen. Motion passes unanimously.
· With no representative to present the Miami Latin Film Festival application, funding request was
denied.
· Motion by Mr. Velazquez to grant the TransAtlantic Music Festival $20,000. Second by Ms.
Richards. In Favor: Mr. Velazquez and Ms. Richards. Opposed: Mr. Abbaticchio, Mr. Hall,
Mr. Gonzalez, Mr. Kohn. Motion fails; Motion by Mr. Kohen to grant the TransAtlantic Music
Festival $15,000. Seconded by Mr. Velazquez. Motion passes unanimously.
· Motion by Ms Richards to release the unused funds split $7,250 to the VCA and $7,250 CAC.
Seconded by Mr. Kohen. In favor: Mr. Velazquez and Ms. Richards, Mr. Abbaticchio, Mr. Hall,
Mr. Gonzalez, Mr. Kohn. Opposed: Mr. Hall. Motion passes.
· Ms. Howard and Ms Heller thanked the panelists and administration for a fabulous job.
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