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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLTC 93-2003 CITY of MIAMI BEACH Office of the City M anager Letter to Commission No. TO: FROM: SUBJECT: Mayor David Dermer and Members of the City Commission City Manager WEEKLY UPDATE Date: April 11, 2003 The purpose of this LTC is to provide the Mayor and Commission with an update describing some of the areas the administration focused on during the week of April 7, 2003: Neighborhood Leadership Academy The Neighborhood Leadership Academy, the civic and public information program designed to provide Miami Beach residents with the information and resources to become more knowledgeable members of our diverse community, recently started its third class offering. Each week, various departments present to the academy an overview of their responsibilities and services provided. The Finance, Budget and Information Technology Departments gave their presentations on April 7. The participant's surveys, completed at the end of each session, will be compiled and shared with each department with a final report presented to the Mayor and Commission. Memorial Day 2003 - Members of the administration continued to meet throughout the week with various city departments as well as local businesses, hotels and nightclubs to ensure proper allocation of city services and personnel during the upcoming Memorial Day weekend. A public meeting with hotel general managers and security staff took place on April 7, allowing the hospitality industry to identify areas of concern and share planning efforts. On April 8, planning efforts were also discussed at both the Miami Beach Community Relations Board and at the Nightlife Industry Task Force meetings. Representatives from the administration, joined by the Police Department, also participated in non-city related meetings including the Ocean Drive Association meeting on April 8 and a Miami-Dade County Community Relations Board meeting on April 9, to expound on logistical planning and community outreach efforts. Upcoming meetings include: a Visitor and Convention Authority meeting on April 15, beginning at 4:30 p.m. in the Visitor and Convention Authority Conference Room, 555 17th Street; and two Major Events Planning (MEP) meetings on April 16, beginning at 10:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. in the City Manager's Large Conference Room. A Town Hall meeting, detailing the City's action plan to residents, is also being coordinated for May 12. Annual Career Shadowing Day - In celebration of the 17th Annual Career Shadowing Day, a nationwide program which allows students to "shadow" a professional throughout their day, members of the administration and the Police and Fire Departments served as mentors to local students on April 10. The program helps students experience first-hand the intricacies of various careers while promoting a comprehensive view of the contemporary workforce. Employee Leadership and Parenting Forum - In order to help employees achieve stronger leadership and interpersonal skills, the City held an employee Leadership Forum on April 10. The forum, part of an innovative six-month coaching series developed by representatives from the Human Resources Department and the Communications Office during the '~/Vaves of Change Customer Service Appreciation Week," provides employees with dynamic and real life solutions to everyday work scenarios and life challenges. The program also includes a second Family Development forum, focusing on enhancing family relationships while instructing staff on how to develop a balance between life and work responsibilities. All coaching forums are carried out by a professional coaching instructor, with the schedule posted on the employee intranet. The next Family Development Forum is scheduled for April 17, from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. in the First Floor Conference Room. Contract Negotiations - Members of the administration met with the Boucher Brothers and the Market Company on April 11 to negotiate new market contracts. Further information will be provided as it becomes available. Filming in Miami Beach - Representatives from the administration continue to facilitate various filming projects throughout our city. Productions filming throughout the month of May include: Spelling Entertainment's pilot series "Hotel" filming from April 5-7; and the major motion picture "Stuck on You," starring Matt Damon, Greg Kinnear and Cher among others. The ABC television pilot titled "Karen Sisco," based on the feature film "Out of Sight," wrapped filming on April 11. The "Karen Sisco" production team, recently filming at various residences in the Star and Dilido Islands as well as other Miami Beach locations, has committed to base their film camp in Miami if the series is picked up by the ABC Television Network. Also on the horizon is the April 25 theatrical release of "From Justin to Kelly", a Fox feature film set in Miami Beach. Middle Beach Neighborhood Meeting Representatives from the administration and the Police Department are preparing to host a community meeting on April 14 to address various Middle Beach neighborhood issues. The meeting, beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the Nautilus Middle School Cafeteria, 4301 North Michigan Avenue, will provide residents with a forum to express their concerns as well as receive input from various city departments. Employee Volunteer Efforts - Employees, in conjunction with the City, have enthusiastically embraced various volunteer efforts to combat diseases such as cancer and the AIDS. On April 13, employees are participating in the 15th annual "AIDS Walk," a run/walk/blade event benefiting programs and those affected by HIV/AIDS. The event kicks off and ends at the Miami Beach Convention Center. Also showing their support for the upcoming event "Relay for Life," a Miami Beach community event designed to celebrate cancer survivorship and raise money for American Cancer Society research and programs, city employees from various departments have developed innovative fundraising efforts to supplement the event's received contributions. The numerous departmental volunteer efforts have already garnered large financial contributions and will continue throughout the month of April. "Relay for Life," comprised of 18 hours of entertainment, food, music and activities, will take place May 3-4 at Miami Beach Senior High School. Teams of runners have also formed to represent the City in the 2003 Corporate Run, taking place throughout Downtown Miami on May 8. The charity event, consisting of a 3.1 mile run/walk, is comprised of employees throughout Miami-Dade County and supports the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's fight against blood-related cancers. All fundraising and volunteer efforts are posted daily on the employee intranet as well as throughout City Hall. If you have any questions or need any additional information, please feel free to contact me. JMG/ri/jl F:/cmgr/$all/Itc-O3/weeklyupdates/Aprill 1 weeklyupdate