3- Meeting Minutes 4-20-23
General Obligation Bond Oversight Committee
City of Miami Beach
MEETING MINUTES No. 39
April 20, 2023
Members in Attendance Via Zoom:
Karen Rivo, Chair
Scott Needelman
Jason Koslowe
Adam Kravitz
Jack Glottmann Carolina Jones
David Grieser
Susan Askew
Dennis Scholl Michael DeFilippi
Absent:
Laura Veitia
Bruce Carter
Staff and Guests Attendance:
Maria Hernandez, Liaison Devin Ramirez
Thais Vieira
David Martinez Kathie Brooks
Jason Greene
Alex Denis
Frank Garcia
Roland Aragunde
Kevin Pulido
Lauren Firtel
Dexter Peralta
Justin Karr
Elizabeth Estevez
Elizabeth Miro
Omar Mendoza
Rickelle Williams
Colette Satchell
Cristina Ortega
Jani Singer
Michael Rossi
John Shumaker
Ximena Caminos
Casey Steadman
James Quinlan
Jean Ortega
Nick Richberg
Susan Pasternack
Natalie Burns
Meeting Start Time: 4:30 pm
General Notes: These meeting minutes are condensed and seek to capture the overall intent of discussions as
interpreted by the meeting coordinator. Each paragraph indicates the time on the audio recording where the
discussion commenced during the meeting. For more detail on the discussion, please refer to the audio recording
in its entirety. All current and past meeting materials including agendas, handouts, minutes, presentations, and audio
recordings are available by visiting: www.GOMBInfo.com/OversightCommittee/Meeting Records.
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I. Roll Call and Introductions
(Refer to the Meeting Audio Recording on the G.O. Bond Website.)
Chair Karen Rivo called the meeting to order. Roll call was completed.
II. Committee Business
Adoption of Meeting Minutes from 3-30-23
7:18 Chair Karen Rivo asked for a motion to approve the March 30th meeting minutes.
Motion:
7:25 Jack Glottmann made a motion to approve the minutes as presented.
7:28 Dennis Scholl seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
III. Community Outreach
Upcoming and Recent Past Public Meetings
(Refer to pages 2-3 of the Agenda & Handouts Packet on the G.O. Bond website.)
10:00 Dexter Peralta discussed the Items Related to G.O. Bond Program Projects, found on pages
2 and 3 of the Agenda & Handouts Packet.
2018 Bonds
IV. Funding Re-alignment (Temporary Swap) for Tree Planting from Sidewalk
Improvements Project
(Refer to pages 4-5 of the Agenda & Handouts Packet on the G.O. Bond website.)
15:00 Maria Hernandez explained the GOB Project Funds Re-Alignment, Transfer, and Scope
Change Protocols chart found on page 4 of the Agenda & Handouts Packet. This chart summarizes
how Staff either realigns, transfers, or changes scope of 2018 G.O. Bond projects, when a decision
needs to be made quickly and the next scheduled Oversight Committee meeting is too late.
27:48 Thais Vieira reported that the Urban Forestry Division has planted over 1,900 trees in
various neighborhoods and parks throughout the City. Biscayne Point is the next neighborhood
targeted for reforestation. An Invitation to Quote will be issued within the next couple of weeks.
The estimated project cost exceeds the funding amount currently available in Tranche 1. The
Public works Department has also made great progress during Tranche 1, replacing over 600,000
SF of sidewalk to date. However, based on the current workplan and schedule, it is anticipated
that this project will not require all the funding currently allocated in Tranche 1. The
Administration recommends the re-alignment, or temporary swap, of $150,000 available from
sub-project GO #37 Sidewalk Improvements to GO #33 Tree Planting to allow the Urban Forestry
Division to continue moving forward with the program.
29:50 Chair Karen Rivo asked if there is a motion to accept the Administration’s recommendation.
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Motion:
29:56 Jack Glottmann made a motion to approve the Administration’s recommendation to
temporarily re-align $150,000 from sub-project GO #37 Sidewalk Improvements to GO #33 Tree
Planting to allow the Urban Forestry Division to continue moving forward with the program.
29:60 Jason Koslowe seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
V. Program General Status Update
(Refer to pages 6-14 of the Agenda & Handouts Packet on the G.O. Bond website.)
30:50 Maria Hernandez reported that currently there are 32 active projects and 11 completed
projects. Although there were no advancements in main projects in the last month, there have
been 2 sub-projects that have moved from the Design & Permitting Phase to the Construction
Phase. 95% of all Tranche 1 sub-projects are either complete or active. There will be a total of
$40.9 million in projects that have already commenced or will commence in 2023. The list of
projects can be found on the Graph on page 11 of the Agenda & Handouts Packet.
Explanation continued.
VI. 2018 Bonds Projects Update
(Refer to pages 15-24 of the Agenda & Handout Packet on the G.O. Bond website.)
#1 72 St. Community Complex
44:55 David Martinez reported that the City is still under the Cone of Silence so he is limited on
what details he can get into. He reminded the Committee that the City received a bid protest
from one of the proposers on March 13th. The item regarding the selection of the architect was
therefore postponed to the April 28th City Commission meeting. Concurrently, the City is
proceeding with the selection of a Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) firm.
47:15 Carolina Jones asked David Martinez if the conflict was resolved regarding the protest.
47:33 Alex Denis reported that the protest is currently in the City Attorney’s Office. The
recommendation of the selection of the architect is scheduled to be heard at the April 28th City
Commission Meeting if the issue gets resolved prior to the meeting.
#15 Bayshore Park/Par 3
48:30 David Martinez reported that the contract with Buslam is currently being routed for
signatures. Construction is expected to commence in the summer.
51:10 Jason Koslowe asked if the park will be fenced off before mobilization because the park is
currently in use by civilians.
51:22 David Martinez explained that until the City issues a Notice to Proceed 2, the contractor
does not have authority to move on-site. The first thing that will happen is a construction fence
will be placed around the property for screening and security.
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#31 Ocean Drive Corridor & #8 Lummus Park
52:08 David Martinez reported that there will be one contract for Ocean Drive Corridor and
Lummus Park. The agreement for the design consultant is currently being routed. The feasibility
traffic study of Ocean Drive will commence in May. This study is critical to complete the design
of both projects in order to properly make recommendations on what the ultimate appearance
of Ocean Drive will look like.
#23 Pedestrian Bridge
55:30 David Martinez reported that the City has performed the independent peer review for the
structural components of the bridge, which was submitted to the developer in February. The
developer’s design team is currently working on the final 10% of the design, which includes the
coordination of the City’s utilities around the structure of the bridge. Due to there being a large
amount of utilities in the work zone, construction may begin in the fall.
#54 Marine Patrol Facility
57:03 David Martinez reported that the design is at 30%. The design was presented to the Sunset
Harbor HOA and other HOAs in the area on February 23rd and was favorably received. Staff
presented at the April 4th Design Review Board (DRB) meeting, where a lot of feedback was
provided. The DRB asked Staff to come back to the June 6th meeting with a revised design.
#43 23 St. Streetscape Improvements
58:19 David Martinez reported that Staff is expecting bids by May 4th and anticipating an award
in June.
Due to needing quorum for a motion, the Committee jumped to VIII. G.O. Bonds for Arts &
Culture. Project updates resumed at 1:19:52.
#45 Fire Station #1
1:19:52 David Martinez reported that the City has achieved 90% design development. The
drawings have been provided to the Construction Manager at Risk. They are getting ready to
provide the guaranteed maximum price (GMP). The Apollo Mural is being incorporated into the
design of the fire station and that is scheduled to be heard at the July Historic Preservation Board
(HPB).
#38 Streets- Tranche 1 & #39 Sidewalks- Tranche 1
1:23:33 Omar Mendoza reported that Staff is currently coordinating the future resurfacing of the
streets and sidewalk repairs in the North Shore area. The contractors are currently mobilized and
working on 9th street.
#48 Police HQ Facility- Tranche 1
1:27:08 Frank Garcia reminded the Members that the project went out to bid last year and
proposals were due back on October 13, 2022. Unfortunately, there were no bids received. The
Facilities and Fleet Management Department collaborated with the Procurement Department on
conducting a series of industry review meetings to try and learn why no bids were received. Staff
found that most contractors found the 285 days to substantial completion to be too short of a
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construction period for a multi-phased project like this one. Currently, the design team is putting
together a permit package that prioritizes the Real Time Crime Center. Concurrently, staff is
working with the Procurement Department on a solicitation to bring on a Construction Manager
at Risk (CMAR). This is tentatively scheduled for award at the June City Commission meeting.
VII. Public Comment
1:38:08 Chair Karen Rivo asked if anyone from the public has any questions.
No one spoke.
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VIII. G.O. Bonds for Arts & Culture Update
(Refer to pages 26-27 of the Agenda & Handout Packet on the G.O. Bond website.)
4/28/23 Commission Meeting
Tranche 1 Recommendation
1:04:43 Maria Hernandez reminded the Committee that Staff presented the Tranche 1 Summary
chart draft at the March 30th G.O. Bond Oversight Committee meeting, which is found on page
26 of the Agenda & Handout Packet. Staff then presented the chart on the following day at the
March 31st Finance & Economic Resiliency Committee (FERC) meeting. After discussing the chart
at FERC there were several recommendations provided to Staff. The items shown in yellow on
the chart on page 27 are the items that changed as a result of the FERC recommendation. The
Administration, therefore, have recommended to the City Commission that the New World
Symphony, the Holocaust Memorial, and the Miami Beach Hispanic Cultural Center receive the
total amount of funds in their grant agreement in Tranche 1. The total amount includes a
contingency, which was previously under the purview of the City Commission but has now been
changed to be under the purview of the City Manager. The project management fees that were
originally budgeted for Tranche 2 will be awarded to the Cultural Institutions in Tranche 1. The
Wolfsonian will receive awarded funds in Tranche 1 and Tranche 2, as opposed to only Tranche
1. The Aquatic Sculpture Park will receive awarded funds in Tranche 1, as opposed to both
Tranche 1 and Tranche 2. The original Tranche 1 budget was $99,527,000. These revisions
increase the Tranche 1 total budget to $101,700,000.
Motion
1:10:56 Dennis Scholl made a motion to support the Administration’s recommendation of the
G.O. Bond for Arts & Culture Tranche 1 total of $101,700,000.
1:10:59 Jack Glottmann seconded the motion.
Susan Askew recused herself. Motion passed 5-0.
IX. Public Comment
1:16:24 Chair Karen Rivo asked if anyone from the public has any questions.
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1:16:38 John Shumaker wanted to recognize all of the hard work that the Administration has
done in regard to the G.O. Bond for Arts & Culture. He reported that the Miami City Ballet has
requested a meeting with all of the Yes to Arts coalition with the Administration.
X. Adjournment
Meeting adjourned.