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MUNTTY AFFATRS COMMTTTEE (NCAC)
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FRIDAY, JANUARY 30, 2015
A meeting of the Neighborhood/CommunityAffairs Committee was held on Friday, January
30,2015 at 2:00pm in the Commission Chamber, 3rd Floor of City Hall. Commissioners in
attendance: Commissioners Joy Malakoff, Michael Grieco and Ed Tobin. Members from
the Administration and the public were also in attendance.
THE MEETING OPENED AT 2:09 P.M.
1. Report From Miami-Dade County Public Schools On The Status Of The Action Plan
Related To Nautilus Middle SchoolAnd Progress To Date.
Item R9E, October 22, 2014
(Requested by OBPI)
AFTER.ACTTON
Leslie Rosenfeld, Chief Learning and Development Officer informed the Committee that this
item will be deferred till February due to the School Board's requested. The School Board will
be able to provide mid-year data during the February meeting.
ltem Deferred to February 27,2015.
2. Discussion Regarding The Purdy Boat Ramp.
Item R9P, October 22, 2014
(Requested by Commissioner Grieco)
AFTER.ACTION
John Rebar, Parks and Recreation Director presented the item. He provided the Committee
with a handout detailing the current issues with Purdy Boat Ramp and the proposed
solutions.
Commissioner Grieco stated that he believes commercial operation on the Purdy Boat Ramp
should be eliminated and it should be residents only.
MOTION: by Commissioner Grieco to move this item to the Commission with positive
recommendation.
REGOMMENDATION: by Commission Grieco to include in the plans for the Purdy Boat
Ramp the elimination of commercial use, the installation of a gate that will only allow
residential use and the installation of a non-motorized ramp.
Second by Commissioner Tobin.
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3.Discussion Regarding An Update On The Plans For The Par 3 Park.
Item C4F, December 17,2014
(Requested by Commissioner Weithorn)
AFTER.ACTION
John Rebar, Parks and Recreation Director and Rogelio Madan Principle Planner, presented
a PowerPoint presentation detailing the preliminary plans for the Par 3 Park. John Rebar
explained that this park will be a dawn till dusk park with no activity allowed at night.
Commissioner Grieco stated that he envisions the security for this park to be much like South
Pointe Park where police do loops throughout the park at night and there is low level lighting
to illuminate a path for the police officers. The expectation is that there is 24hour security at
the park.
John Rebar stated that in order to get this item moving fonarard, Administration would ask the
Committee to give direction to Administration to take to Commission the concept shown at
today's meeting to serve as a basis for CIP to begin the RFP process.
Commissioner Tobin suggested bringing this item back to NCAC in February in order to
address the issues brought up by residents.
John Rebar stated that community meetings will be part of the finalizing phase of the Par 3
Park.
David Martinez clarified that if CIP were to issue a RFP now, the City could begin the process
of engaging the community bringing on a consultant and working out the details before
finalized plans are drawn up.
Eric Carpenter clarified that the material being dumped at the Par 3 Park has come from the
Alton Road project; these materials were tested to be clean fill. As of right now, the City has
sent the material to be sent to a regulatory committee to test the material. lf the fill comes
back with negative marks, it will be removed. Administration will share the results of the
regulatory committee with the public and City Commission once it becomes available.
Members of the public addressed the Committee.
DIRECTION: by Commissioner Tobin to have this item brought back to the February NCAC
meeting as a status update.
MOTION: by Commissioner Grieco to move this item to Commission with positive
recommendation to issue the RFP for consultants to design the park based on concept including
community outreach and taking into account comments at today's meeting, given that there are
certain concepts that need to addressed.
Seconded by Commissioner Tobin.
Discussion Regarding The lmplementation Of A Memorial Tree Program.
Item C4A, April 23, 2015
(Req uested by Commissioner Weithorn)
AFTER.ACTION
Eric Carpenter, Public Works Director presented this item to the Committee. Eric Carpenter
clarified that this memorial tree program being presented would not include placing plaques in
public spaces. The memorial tree program would allow for individuals to purchase a tree and
donate it to the City in honor of someone. lt would mirror the Chicago Green Deed Program.
Members of the public addressed the Committee.
Commissioner Grieco suggested that this program be called a commemorative tree program.
MOTION: by Commissioner Grieco to move this item to the City Commission with positive
recommendation.
Seconded by Commissioner Tobin.
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5.A Discussion To lnclude Restrooms And Storage Building ln The First Phase Of The
Altos Del Mar Park Plan.
Item C4G, January 14, 2015
(Requested by Commissioner Malakoff)
AFTER.ACTION
John Rebar, Parks and Recreation Director presented this item. John Rebar inquired what
the Committee would like the building in the plans to look like; this is a question he forgot to
ask the last time this item was heard.
Commissioner Tobin and Commissioner Malakoff both stated that the single storage building
with restrooms is more than enough.
Members of the public addressed the Committee.
MOTION: By Commissioner Grieco to move the single story building with direction to find
funding to add bathrooms to the first phase of the Altos Del Mar Park Plan.
Seconded by Commissioner Tobin.
Discussion Regarding AWay To Streamline The Process So That Miami Beach Senior
High Schoo! Band Can Play ln Public Venues.
Item C4F, October 22, 2014
(Requested by Commissioner Tobin)
AFTER.ACTION
Marcia Monserrat, Special Projects Administrator presented this item to the Committee. She
provided a solution to allow the Miami Beach Senior High School Band an opportunity to play
on Lincoln Road and solicit the funds that they need in order to fund their national trips. The
special permit fees have been waived, and the Lincoln Road Property Owners provided the
deposit necessary for the permit. ln addition, they will be allowed to provide those that are
watching the performance information regarding a fundraising page that will allow them to
collect donations.
NO ACTION TAKEN
Discussion Regarding The "Mind Your Block" Program, An lnitiative To Encourage
Residents And Businesses To Take Ownership Of Their Specific Block, Which Would
lnclude Among Other Things Trash, Dog Waste, Noise, Suspicious Vehicles And
Activity.
Item C4F, January 14, 2015
(Requested by Commissioner Grieco)
AFTER.ACTION
Marcia Monserrat, Special Projects Administrator presented the item to the Committee.
Marcia described this program as a way to engage residents in the process of taking care of
their neighborhoods. The Mind Your Block program would be able to be launched through the
City's current app. ln addition, Administration would engage in bimonthly task force walks.
There would also be a campaign to inform residents of the program; it would be similar to the
way the recycling campaign was marketed.
Commissioner Grieco expressed his desire to see this program take off as a positive initiative
to have residents takes responsibility for their neighborhoods and become more engaged.
Commissioner Tobin suggested having this program take off as a pilot program and engage
HOAs. ln addition, Commissioner Tobin requested to see a budget for the implementation of
this program.
MOTION: by Commissioner Grieco to move this item to the City Commissionerwith positive
recommendation
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RECOMMENDATION: by Commissioner Tobin to have a budget proposed with this item.
Seconded by Commissioner Tobin.
8. Discussion Regarding The Continuation Of The Alton-West Trolley Route.
Commission ltem C7K, January 14,2015
(Requested by Commissioner Mal akoff)
AFTER.ACTION
Jose Gonzalez, Transportation Director presented this item to the Committee. Jose Gonzalez
expressed the high ridership with the trolley. ln addition, Jose clarified that this program was
started as a traffic mitigation program through the County due to the Alton Road construction; thus
the contract is set to expire this year.
Kathie Brooks, Assistant City Manager informed the Committee that in order to renew the trolley
system, a different approach has to be taken. The City can work with County between now and
when the contract expires to create a new route for the trolley.
Commissioner Grieco would like to see this as a permanent fixture in the City; however, the route
needs to be restructured in order to accommodate the needs of all of the residents.
Commissioner Grieco and Commissioner Tobin both agree that the continuation of the trolley is
vital to the City.
MOTION: by Commissioner Grieco to have this item come back to NCAC after a route has been
decided on and a discussion is held with the County.
Seconded by Commissioner Tobin.
9. Discussion Regarding Solutions For Failing lntersections.
Referral ltem from the December 19, 2014 NCAC meeting
(Requested by Commissioner Tobin)
AFTER.ACTION
Jose Gonzalez, Transportation Director and Josiel Ferrer Diaz, Transportation Coordinator briefly
presented this item. Josiel explained that the Transportation department created different models
with tweaking the lights in addition to assessing the geometric conditions. The concept that was
devised created a second left-turning lane at Michigan. By adding this second leftturning lane in
the southbound direction improved the intersection from an F to a C. Howeverthe concept needs
to be developed a little more in order for it to be brought back for review.
Members of the public addressed the Committee.
DIRECTION: by Commissioner Tobin to have this item brought back next month with a more
developed concept.
10. Discussion Regarding Long Term Problems That Need To Be Addressed At 17th
Street And Alton Road lntersection.
Commission ltem R9Q, July 23,2014
(Requested by Commissioner Grieco)
AFTER.ACTION
Jose Gonzalez, Transportation Director presented information regarding the current plan to
improve the intersection on Alton Road and 17'n Street. The current plan includes intelligent
transportation systems in addition to mass transit. Jose Gonzalez expressed that there are current
solutions in the motion to improve the traffic.
Commissioner Grieco stated that the current issue is a traffic management issue that needs to be
addressed by Public Works and the Police department.
Commissioner Tobin agreed that there needs to be comprehensive planning in order to ensure
that traffic flows throughout the City.
Members of the public addressed the Committee.
Commissioner Tobin suggested incorporating planning into the transportation workshop.
MOTION: by Commissioner Grieco to include a planning portion to the scheduled transportation
workshop that is being held for the City Commission.
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11. Discussion Regarding Adding Pride/Rainbow Colors To The Street Signs From 1Oth
Street to 12th Street On Washington/Collins/Ocean, As Per The Recommendation Of
The LGB Business Enhancement Committee.
Commission ltem C4P, July 23, 2014
(Req uested by Commissioner Steinberg)
AFTER.ACTION
Jose Gonzalez, Transportation Director briefly presented this item. Jose Gonzalez
stated that the crosswalks are currently being painted rainbow on a temporary basis,
and inquired if it is the Committee's recommendation is to have this done on a
permanent basis.
DIRECTION: by Commissioner Grieco to defer this item until the following meeting in
order to have Commissioner Steinberg present.
12. Monthly Crime Statistics Report.
Commission ltem R9D, April 13, 2011
(Requested by Commissioner Tobin)
AFTER.ACTION
Mark Causey, Police Major and Daniel Oates, Police Chief discussed this item with the
committee. Mark Causey presented preliminary crime statistics that compare2013 and 2014.
Police Chief Daniel Oates stated that there has been a slight decrease in crime from 2013 to
2014.|n addition, Major Causey has pushed fonruard efforts to reduce the crime rate in the
entertainment district. Major Causey described the current efforts in reducing the crime rate in
the entertainment district.
CommissionerTobin suggested making a referralto the Commission to discuss implementing
cameras in high crime areas where there is evidence that thefts take place.
Police Chief Daniel Oates stated that the police department is currently proposing a 2015
budget that will include advances in technology, this will include police camera in high impact
areas as well as license plate readers.
NO ACTION TAKEN.
MOTION: by Commissioner Grieco to adjourn the meeting at 4:41pm.
Seconded by Commissioner Tobin.
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