20150311 Titles Agenda City Commission Meeting
City Hall, Commission Chambers, 3rd Floor, 1700 Convention Center Drive
March 11, 2015
Mayor Philip Levine
Vice-Mayor Jonah Wolfson
Commissioner Michael Grieco
Commissioner Joy Malakoff
Commissioner Micky Steinberg
Commissioner Edward L. Tobin
Commissioner Deede Weithorn
City Manager Jimmy L. Morales
City Attorney Raul J. Aguila
City Clerk Rafael E. Granado
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AGENDA
1. Call to Order - 8:30 a.m.
2. Inspirational Message and Pledge of Allegiance
3. Requests for Additions, Withdrawals, and Deferrals
4. Recess for lunch at approximately 12:00 p.m.
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CONSENT AGENDA
C2 - Competitive Bid Reports
C2A Request For Approval To Issue Request For Qualifications (RFQ) No. 2015-127-JR For Architect
& Engineering Services For The Middle Beach Recreational Corridor - Phase III Project.
(Environment & Sustainability/Procurement)
C2B Request For Approval To Authorize The Issuance Of An Invitation To Negotiate (ITN) To Provide
Wellness Services To The City Of Miami Beach Active Employees.
(Human Resources/Procurement)
C2C Request For Approval To Issue Request For Proposals (RFP) No. 2015-126-LR For
Telecommunications Audit Services.
(Information Technology/Procurement)
C2D Request For Approval To Exercise Term Renewal Options On Contracts For Routine Operational
Requirements.
(Procurement)
C4 - Commission Committee Assignments
C4A Referral To The Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee - A Discussion Regarding The Use
Of The Barclay Plaza Apartments As A Possible Location For Workforce Housing.
(Housing & Community Services)
C4B Referral To The Planning Board – Proposed Amendment To Chapter 142 Of The City Code
Modifying The Requirements For Indoor Pianos And String Instruments Within Indoor
Restaurants In The C-PS2 District.
(Sponsored by Commissioner Michael Grieco)
(Legislative Tracking: Planning)
C4C Referral To The Finance And Citywide Projects Committee - A Discussion On The City’s
Agreement With Xerox State And Local Solutions For The Red Light Enforcement Program.
(Police)
C4D Referral To The Next Land Use And Development Committee And Planning Board Meeting - The
Prohibition Of Bed And Breakfast Establishments In The Palmview Historic District.
(Requested by Commissioner Joy Malakoff)
C4E Referral To The Sustainability And Resiliency Committee Regarding Policies For Maintaining The
Alleys By Adjacent Businesses.
(Requested by Commissioner Michael Grieco)
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C4 - Commission Committee Assignments (Continued)
C4F Referral To The Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee Regarding The Future Use Of LED
Illuminated Lights At Key Crosswalks.
(Requested by Commissioner Michael Grieco)
C4G Referral To Sustainability And Resiliency Committee - Discussion Regarding The “Woosh” Smart
Water Stations Network Proposal.
(Requested by Commissioner Michael Grieco)
C6 - Commission Committee Reports
C6A Report Of The February 2, 2015 Finance And Citywide Projects Committee Meeting: 1.
Discussion Regarding The Greater Miami Convention And Visitors Bureau Interlocal Agreement.
2. Discussion Regarding The Miami Beach Convention Center Booking Policy. 3. Discussion
Regarding The Management Agreement With SP Plus Municipal Services, A Division Of
Standard Parking Corporation, For Parking Attendants, Specifically: (1) Not Exercising The City’s
Option To Renew The Agreement; (2) Extending The Agreement On A Month-To-Month Basis;
And (3) Issuing A New RFP For Parking Attendants For The City’s Parking Garages. 4.
Discussion Regarding The Renewal Of The City Manager Jimmy Morales's Employment
Contract. 5. Discussion Regarding The Live Nation Management Agreement For The Jackie
Gleason Theater. 6. Discussion Regarding The Possible Addition Of Personal Watercrafts To Our
Police Department’s Fleet. 7. Discussion Regarding A Public Private Partnership For A Two-Story
Parking Structure To Be Erected Over Both City Parking Lot P62 And A Private Parking Lot, On
42nd Street, Between Jefferson Street And Meridian Avenue. 8. Discussion Regarding A Retail
Lease Agreement Between The Miami Beach Redevelopment Agency (RDA) And ArtConnection
International, Inc. For Suite #6 In The Anchor Shops Located At 100 16th, Miami Beach, Florida
33139. 9. Discussion Regarding Crowe Horwarth Performance And Operational Audit Report,
Finding PCI - 03 Concurrency Fee Policies And Procedures. 10. Discussion Regarding First
Class Parking Valet Parking Concession Agreement. 11. Referral To The February 2, 2014
Finance And Citywide Projects Committee To Discuss Implementing A Contractor Prequalification
Program In An Effort To Expedite Infrastructure Improvements. 12. Discussion Regarding
Changes To The Resort Tax Quality Of Life Funding Allocations. 13. Discussion Regarding
Vacation Of Liberty Avenue (Palm Avenue) Between 22nd Street (Ocean Avenue) And 23rd
Street (Atlantic Avenue). 14. Discussion Regarding The Requirement For City Contractors To
Provide Equal Benefits For Domestic Partners. 15. Discussion On Repurposing The Citywide
Public Access WiFi System For Police Equipment Connectivity - Fiscal Year 2014-2015 In
Accordance With The Options Pursuant To LTC 272-2014. 16. Discussion Regarding A
Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Exercise The Sole Renewal Option For A Term Of
Six (6) Months, Commencing January 31, 2015 And Ending July 31, 2015, Pursuant To The
Agreement Between The City And Limousines Of South Florida, Inc., Dated January 31, 2014,
For The Maintenance And Operation Of A City Of Miami Beach Trolley Systems For Municipal
Circulator Services. 17. Discussion Regarding Issuing An RFP For Parking Attendants For The
City's Parking Garages With The Term Agreement Commencing On August 16, 2015, The Day
Following The Expiration Of The City's Agreement With SP Plus Municipal Services (Contract
No.: RFP 17-10/11). 18. Discussion And Referral To Land Use And Development Committee And
Finance And Citywide Projects Committee Regarding Completion Of The Central Bayshore Area
Storm Water And Roadways Construction. 19. Discuss Regarding The Issuance Of Bonds To
Finance The Miami Beach Convention Center Project And For Additional Stormwater Revenue
Bonds.
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C6 - Commission Committee Reports (Continued)
C6B Report Of The February 18, 2015 Land Use And Development Committee Meeting: 1. Discussion
On Washington Avenue Overlay Districts 2. Discussion On Possible Amendments To Chapter 6
And Chapter 142 Of The City Code. 3. Discussion On The Collins Canal Project 4. Discussion
Regarding The Concession Contract With RCI Group, The Management Company Of Miami
Beach Marina. 5. Discussion Regarding Zoning In Progress. 6. Discussion Regarding Seawall
Height Standards And Its Impact On Single Family Home Development. 7. Discuss The
Modification Of Special Event Permit Criteria On Ocean Drive Between 9th And 12th Streets. 8.
Discussion Regarding Charging Stations For Plug-In Vehicles. 9. Referral To The Planning Board
And Land Use And Development Committee Of A Companion Item To The Parking Plan For
Construction Workers Ordinance. 10. Discussion Of Proposed Amendments To The City Code
Pertaining To Additional Restrictions And An Increase In Fees For Single Family Lot Split
Applications. 11. Discussion Regarding Seawall Conditions, Encroachments Into Public Property
For Private Use. 12. Discussion Regarding An Ordinance Amendment To Chapter 142, Relating
To Proposed Definition For Entertainment.
C6C Report Of The February 27, 2015 Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee Meeting: 1)
Report From Miami-Dade County Public Schools On The Status Of The Action Plan Related To
Nautilus Middle School And Progress To Date. 2) Discussion Regarding Artist And Non-Profit
Vendor Ordinances. 3) Discussion Regarding Adding Pride/Rainbow Colors To The Street Signs
From 10th To 12th Streets On Washington/Collins/Ocean, As Per The Recommendation Of The
LGBT Business Enhancement Committee. 4) Discussion Regarding An Update On The Plans For
The Par 3 Park. 5) Discussion Regarding Potential Solutions At The Intersection Of 17th Street
And Alton Road. 6) Discussion Regarding Art On The Beach. 7) Discussion Regarding The
Conceptual Ideas Relating To Monument Island. 8) Discussion Regarding Modification To The
Code Relating To Seawalls, In Particular, To Allow Enforcement In Multifamily Districts, Not Just
Single Family. 9) Discussion Regarding The Status Of City Funds Given To The Wolfsonian-FIU
Museum. 10) Discussion Regarding Administration’s Exploration Of xG Technology Inc. 11)
Discussion Regarding The Lack Of Available Public Parking At 46th And Collins Avenue. 12)
Discussion Regarding Status Of Beach Chair Lock Boxes For Valuables. 13) Monthly Crime
Statistics Report.
C6D Report Of The February 18, 2015 Sustainability And Resiliency Committee Meeting: 1) Mayor’s
Blue Ribbon Panel On Flooding And Sea Rise Update. 2) Sustainability Committee Update. 3)
Referral To Consider Alternative Trash Receptacles In High-Traffic Areas. 4) Referral Regarding
Use Of Benches And Other Outdoor Furniture Created From Recycled Materials. 5) Referral
Regarding Sanitation Street Teams, Schedules And Overall Approach To Street Litter Collection.
6) Referral Regarding Storm Drain Grates And Litter Accumulation In The Stormwater System.
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C7 - Resolutions
C7A A Resolution Approving And Authorizing The City Manager Or His Designee To Take The
Following Actions: 1) Submit A Grant Application To Florida Department Of Transportation For
The Transportation Alternatives Program, In The Approximate Amount Of $1 Million, For The
Beachwalk II Project; And Retroactive Approval Of The Following Actions: 2) Submittal Of A
Grant Application To Firehouse Subs, In The Approximate Amount Of $20,000, For Emergency
Management Equipment; 3) Submittal Of A Grant Application To The Us Department Of Justice,
Smart Policing Initiative Grant, In The Approximate Amount Of $700,000; 4) Submittal Of A Grant
Application To Florida Department Of Transportation, For The Police Department’s Highway
Safety Program, In The Approximate Amount Of $374,000; 5) Submittal Of A Grant Application
To The Florida Office Of The Attorney General, In The Approximate Amount Of $100,000, For
Victim Of Crime Act The Florida (VOCA) Funding; And, 6) Submittal Of Fiscal Year 2015/16
Budget Issue Requests To The State Legislature; Approving And Authorizing The Appropriation
Of The Above Grants And Funding Requests, Including Any Requisite Matching Funds And City
Expenses; And Further Authorizing The City Manager, Or His Designee, To Take All Necessary
Steps And To Execute All Necessary Documents In Connection With The Aforestated Grants And
Funding Requests, Including, Without Limitation, Applications, Grant And Funding Agreements,
And Audits.
(Budget & Performance Improvement)
(Item to be Submitted in Supplemental)
C7B A Resolution Approving, In Substantial Form, The Attached Agreement Between The City And
The President And Fellows Of Harvard College For A Two-Year Sponsored Studio, In The
Amount Of $99,998, Payable Over Two Years, To Study The Impacts Of And Potential
Responses To Sea Level Rise For Coastal Communities In South Florida, Subject To Legal
Review And Form Approval Of The Final Agreement By The City Attorney’s Office.
(Budget & Performance Improvement)
C7C A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Negotiate And Execute An Agreement With
International Baccalaureate (“IB”) Organization For Professional Development District Workshop
Supporting The Miami Beach International Baccalaureate Primary Year Programs, Middle Year
Programs, And Diploma Program.
(Organizational Development Performance Initiatives)
C7D A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Approve And Execute Supplemental Work Orders
With BDI Construction For Additional Scope Associated With The Scott Rakow Youth Center Ice
Rink Utilizing The Existing National Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA) Contract In The Not To Exceed
Amount Of $16,379.09 With Previously Appropriated Funding.
(Capital Improvement Projects)
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C7 - Resolutions (Continued)
C7E Appointment Of Chief Special Master
1. A Resolution Accepting The Recommendation Of The City Manager, Pursuant To Section
30-36 Of The Code Of The City Of Miami Beach, Concerning The Appointment Of Enrique
Zamora, Esq., To Serve As Chief Special Master, For A Term Commencing On April 24,
2015 And Ending On October 23, 2015; Provided Further That Chief Special Master Zamora
Shall Be Authorized To Hold Hearings And Impose Fines, Liens And Other Non-Criminal
Penalties Against Violators Of The City And County Codes And Ordinances, And Shall Also
Be Authorized To Appoint Such Other Special Masters As May Reasonably Be Required To
Conduct The Subject Hearings; And Further Incorporating All Other Matters Set Forth Within
Chapter 30 Of The City Code, Including, Without Limitation, Sections 30-37 And 30-38
Thereof, Concerning The Compensation And Duties Of The Chief Special Master.
2. A Resolution Approving And Appointing, Pursuant To Section 102-356 Of The City Code,
Enrique Zamora, Esq. (Chief Special Master Appointed Pursuant To Resolution No.
________), As The City Manager’s “Designee” Under Section 102-356 Of The City Code;
Said Designation Commencing With Mr. Zamora’s Term As Chief Special Master On April
24, 2015 And Ending On October 23, 2015.
(Office of the City Clerk)
C7F A Resolution Approving And Authorizing The City Manager To Issue A Certification Of
Consistency With The City's FY 2013-2017 Consolidated Plan To The Housing Authority Of The
City Of Miami Beach (HACMB) For Its Annual Plan For Fiscal Year 2015, To Be Submitted By
HACMB To The U.S. Department Of Housing And Urban Development (HUD); And Further
Authorizing The City Manager To Administratively Approve And Issue Certifications Of
Consistency For Projects Which Comply With The City’s Consolidated Plan.
(Housing & Community Services)
C7G A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager And The City Clerk To Execute A Voluntary
Cooperation And Operational Assistance Mutual Aid Agreement With The Town Of Golden
Beach, Florida, For The Purpose Of Coordinating Law Enforcement Planning, Operations, And
Mutual Aid Benefit Between The City Of Miami Beach And The Town Of Golden Beach, Florida.
(Police)
C7H A Resolution Waiving Space Rental Charges In The Amount Of $4,250 At The Colony Theatre
For The Miami Gay And Lesbian Film Festival A Non Profit 501(c)(3) Organization Taking Place
April 24 - May 2, 2015.
(Requested by Mayor Philip Levine)
(Legislative Tracking: Tourism, Cultural & Economic Development)
C7I A Resolution Accepting The Recommendation Of The City Manager Pertaining To The Short-
Listing Of Proposals With Respect To Phase I Of The RFP Selection Process, Pursuant To
Request For Proposals (RFP) No. 2014-253-YG, For Design Build Services For 54” Redundant
Sewer Force Main.
(Public Works/Procurement)
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C7 - Resolutions (Continued)
C7J A Resolution Setting A Public Hearing, As Required Pursuant To Section 82-93 Of The City
Code, To Consider Granting A Revocable Permit To Centurian Collins Property Owner, LLC (The
Applicant), For The Aloft Hotel, Located At 2360 Collins Avenue (The Building), To Allow A
Decorative, Triangular-Shaped Concrete “Canopy” With Two Support Columns And Concrete
“Eyebrows” To Extend 19.71 Feet At The North And 2.79 Feet At The South Into The Public
Right-Of-Way Of Liberty Avenue, Along 101.7 Feet Of The Building, And A Minimum Of Eleven
Feet One Inch (11’ 1”) Above Ground Level, And An Irrigation Meter And Vent Pipe For A
Drainage Well Located At Ground Level North Of The Canopy, All Encroachments Along 112.75
Feet Of The Building With A Total Area Of 910 Square Feet.
(Public Works)
C7K A Resolution Urging The Governor And Legislature Of The State Of Florida To Pass House Bill
451 And Senate Bill 1046, Enhancing The Florida Film & Entertainment Industry Financial
Incentive Program With Additional Tax Credits.
(Tourism, Cultural & Economic Development)
C7L A Resolution Retroactively Approving And Authorizing The Acceptance Of Exercise Equipment
Donated By 420 Lincoln Road, LLC. To The City’s Fire Department, With A Total Estimated Value
Of $38,250.
(Tourism, Cultural & Economic Development)
C7M A Resolution Amending The Approved 2015 List Of Organizations And/Or Groups Eligible To
Receive Complimentary Tickets As Per The City’s Complimentary Ticket Policy Adopted
Pursuant To Resolution No. 2014-28638, Adding Douglas Gardens Community Mental Health
Center.
(Tourism, Cultural & Economic Development)
C7N A Resolution Approving And Authorizing The Mayor And City Clerk To Execute The Amendment
No. 1 To Lease Agreement Between The City And Miami Beach Film Society, Inc. D/B/A Miami
Beach Cinematheque, Dated December 9, 2009, For The Use Of Approximately 2,523 Square
Feet Of City-Owned Property, Located At 1130 Washington Avenue, First Floor South, Miami
Beach, Florida (Premises); Said Amendment Allowing For Alcohol Sales For Consumption At The
Premises, As Permitted Under Resolution No. 2014-28790; And Further Providing For The
Prohibition Of The Sale Or Use Of Expanded Polystyrene Food Service Articles At The Premises.
(Tourism, Cultural & Economic Development)
C7O A Resolution Accepting The Recommendation Of The Finance And Citywide Projects Committee
To Extend The Concession Agreement With First Class Parking For Valet Parking Services For A
Three (3) Year Period Or Substantial Completion Of The Miami Beach Convention Center
Project, Whichever Occurs First; Further Approving And Authorizing The Administration To
Negotiate Said Extension With First Class Parking.
(Parking)
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C7 - Resolutions (Continued)
C7P A Resolution Accepting A Donation In The Amount Of $10,000.00 From The Miami Beach
Education Foundation Inc., From Proceeds Of The Miami Beach Chamber Of Commerce’s
Annual Golf Tournament, To Be Utilized By The City Of Miami Beach’s International
Baccalaureate (“IB”) Educational Program, And Appropriating The $10,000.00 Donation To The
City’s IB Program.
(Organization Development Performance Initiatives)
C7Q A Resolution Amending Resolution No. 2014-28485, Which Authorized, Pursuant To Section 2-
367(e) Of The Miami Beach City Code, The Waiving Of The Competitive Bid Requirements, By A
5/7th Vote, For The Continuation Of Leases For The Modular Buildings Currently Housing The
City’s Property Management Division, To Extend Said Leases On A Month-To-Month Basis Until
Such Time As The Relocation Of The Property Management Division Is Finalized Upon
Completion Of Its New Facilities.
(Public Works/Procurement)
C7R A Resolution Approving And Authorizing The Mayor And City Clerk To Add Additional Funds To
The Existing Joint Participation Agreement (JPA) Between The City And The Florida Department
Of Transportation (FDOT) In The Amount Of $500,000, For Utility Work To Include: Construction
Of Water, Sewer And Stormwater Drainage Improvements Within The Project Area, As Part Of
The State Road 907/Alton Road Project, From 5th Street To Michigan Avenue.
(Public Works)
C7S A Resolution Transferring The Oversight And Management Of The City’s Legislative Priorities
Concerning County, State, And Federal Legislation And Governmental Affairs From The City
Manager’s Office To The Office Of The Mayor And City Commission, With A Designee To Be
Appointed By The Mayor.
(Sponsored by Mayor Philip Levine)
(Legislative Tracking: Office of the City Attorney)
(Item to be Submitted in Supplemental)
C7T Approval Of Fee In Lieu Of Parking Letter For Pass Due Accounts.
(Office of the City Manager)
(Requested by City Commission on February 11, 2015)
(Item to be Submitted in Supplemental)
End of Consent Agenda
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REGULAR AGENDA
R5 - Ordinances
R5A An Ordinance Amending Chapter 18 Of The City Code, Entitled “Businesses,” By Amending
Article XVI Titled “Nude Dance Establishments,” By Creating Section 18-914 Thereof To Be
Entitled “Compensation Standards For Workers And Performers,” Which Provides Requirements
Regarding The Method Of Compensation For Those Workers And Performers In Nude Dance
Establishments; And Amending Section 18-915 Entitled “Enforcement; Penalties,” By Setting
Forth Penalties For A Violation Of Section 18-914; Providing For Repealer; Severability;
Codification; And An Effective Date. 10:20 a.m. Second Reading Public Hearing
(Sponsored by Commissioner Edward L. Tobin)
(Legislative Tracking: Office of the City Attorney)
(First Reading on February 11, 2015 - R5J)
R5B An Ordinance Amending Chapter 2 Of The Code Of The City Of Miami Beach, Entitled
“Administration,” By Amending Article II, Entitled “City Commission,” By Amending Section 2-12,
Entitled “Meeting Agendas” By Providing Requirements For Meeting Agenda Items, Adding
Subsection Headings, And Re-Lettering Subsections; And Providing For Repealer, Severability,
Codification, And An Effective Date. First Reading
(Sponsored by Commissioner Micky Steinberg)
(Legislative Tracking: Office of the City Attorney)
R5C An Ordinance Amending Divisions 1 - 4, Of Article III, “Safe Neighborhood Improvement
Districts,” Contained In Chapter 34, Entitled “Community Development” To Repeal The Following
Three Districts: The Miami Beach Safe Neighborhood Improvement District No. 1, Within An Area
Containing Approximately 820 Acres And Comprised Of The South Pointe Redevelopment Area
And By The Nationally Recognized Architectural District Including Lincoln Road; District No. 2 For
The North Shore Commercial District, Consisting Of 280 Acres; And District No. 3, Consisting Of
620 Acres In An Area Comprised Of The North Shore Residential District; And Codifying
Ordinance 93-2881, Creating District No 4, Consisting Of 234 Acres Of Residential Property
Known As The Normandy Shores Neighborhood Improvement District (District 4); Providing For A
Repealer; Providing For Severability; And Providing For An Effective Date. First Reading
(Sponsored by Commissioner Joy Malakoff)
(Legislative Tracking: Office of the City Attorney)
R5D An Ordinance Amending Chapter 62 Of The City Code, Entitled “Human Relations,” By Amending
Article II, Entitled “Discrimination,” By Amending Division 4, Entitled “Exceptions,” By Amending
Section 62-113 Thereof, Entitled “Public Accommodations,” By Repealing Section 62-113(a)(1)
To Remove The Exception To The Nondiscrimination Provisions Of The City’s Human Rights
Ordinance For Certain Public Accommodations; And Providing For Repealer, Severability,
Codification, And An Effective Date. First Reading
(Sponsored by Commissioner Micky Steinberg)
(Legislative Tracking: Office of the City Attorney)
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R5 - Ordinances (Continued)
R5E An Ordinance Amending Chapter 66, “Marine Structures, Facilities And Vehicles,” Article IV,
“Vessels,” Section 66-151, “Launching And Hauling,” To Prohibit Docking, Securing, Embarking
Or Disembarking Vessels At Municipal Or Public Seawalls, Wharfs, Docks Or Bulkheads In
Residential Neighborhoods, Creating Exceptions, Providing For Repealer; Codification;
Severability And An Effective Date. First Reading
(Sponsored by Commissioner Michael Grieco)
(Legislative Tracking: Office of the City Attorney)
R5F An Ordinance Amending Chapter 82 Of The Code Of The City Of Miami Beach, Entitled “Public
Property,” By Amending Article IV, Entitled “Uses In Public Rights-Of-Way,” By Amending
Division 2, Entitled “Temporary Obstructions,” By Amending Section 82-151 Thereof, Entitled
“Permit Required,” To Amend The Permit Requirements And To Amend The Enforcement And
Penalty Provisions For Temporary Obstructions Of The Public Right-Of-Way In Violation Of
Permit Requirements; And Providing For Repealer, Severability, Codification, And An Effective
Date. First Reading
(Sponsored by Commissioner Michael Grieco)
(Legislative Tracking: Parking)
(Item to be Submitted in Supplemental)
R5G An Ordinance Amending Chapter 2, Article 111, Of The Miami Beach City Code, Entitled
"Agencies, Boards And Committees," Division 32, Entitled "Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual And
Transgender (GLBT) Business Enhancement Committee," And Sections 2-190.144 Through 2-
190.147 Thereto To Change The Name Of The Committee To The “LGBT Advisory Committee;”
And Providing For Codification, Repealer, Severability, And An Effective Date. First Reading
(Sponsored by Commissioner Michael Grieco)
(Legislative Tracking: Office of the City Attorney)
R7 - Resolutions
R7A A Resolution Pursuant To City Code Section 118-563, To Grant A Certificate Of Appropriateness
For The Total Demolition Of The Existing Bandshell And Recreation Center Buildings, And The
Construction Of A Portion Of The Proposed Miami Beach Convention Center Building And
Landscape Plan Within The Boundaries Of The 21st Street Community Center Historic Site.
10:00 a.m. Public Hearing
(Planning)
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R7 - Resolutions (Continued)
R7B A Resolution Accepting The Recommendation Of The Finance And Citywide Projects Committee
At Its February 2, 2015 Meeting, To Approve The Vacation Of The Right Of Way Known As
Liberty Avenue (Palm Avenue) Between 22nd Street (Ocean Avenue) And 23rd Street (Atlantic
Avenue), Which Is A 50 Foot In Width Right-Of-Way, Containing Approximately 12,500 Square
Feet In Total Area, As Shown On The Plat Of Amended Map Of The Ocean Front Property Of
The Miami Beach Improvement Company, Recorded In Plat Book 5 At Page 7, Of The Public
Records Of Miami-Dade County, In Favor Of The City Of Miami Beach, (The Applicant); Waiving
By 5/7th Vote, The Competitive Bidding And Appraisal Requirements Pursuant To Section 82-
39(a) And (b) Of The City Code, Finding That The Public Interest Would Be Served By Waiving
Such Conditions. 10:05 a.m. Second Reading Public Hearing
(Capital Improvement Projects)
(First Reading on February 11, 2015 - R7B)
R7C A Resolution Following A Duly Noticed Public Hearing, As Required Pursuant To Section 82-93
Of The City Code, Approving The Renewal Of An Existing Revocable Permit For Vera Mender
And The Drake Condominium Association, Inc., To Continue To Retain An Existing Handicap
Access Ramp In The City Right-Of-Way Abutting The Drake Condominium, Located At 1460
Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, Florida, And Authorizing The Mayor And City Clerk To Execute An
Agreement Extending The Revocable Permit, Such Agreement Extending The Term For An
Additional Twenty (20) Years. 10:10 a.m. Public Hearing
(Office of the City Attorney/Public Works)
R7D A Resolution Adopting The Third Amendment To The Capital Budget For Fiscal Year 2014/15.
10:15 a.m. Public Hearing
(Budget & Performance Improvement)
R7E A Resolution Authorizing The Withdrawal Of Request For Proposal (RFP) No. 2014-187-SR For
Design/Build Services For Neighborhood No. 8: Central Bayshore South Right-Of-Way
Infrastructure Improvements And Authorizing The Issuance Of RFP No. 2015-133-YG For These
Same Services.
(Capital Improvement Projects/Procurement)
R7F A Resolution Authorizing The Mayor And City Clerk To Execute Amendment No. 5 To The
Professional Architectural And Engineering (A/E) Services Agreement With The Joint Venture Of
Zaha Hadid Limited T/A Zaha Hadid Architects And Berenblum Busch Architecture, Inc. Dated
May 3, 2012, For The Collins Park Parking Garage Project (Collins Park Place), For The
Additional Professional Services Required To Redesign The Ground Floor Of The Building To
Base Flood Elevation (BFE) With Provisions To Have All Critical Systems Elevated Up To 20
Feet Or As High As Reasonably Possible, And Building Slabs Designed To Accommodate A
Future Increase In Ground Floor Elevation, In Keeping With The City Of Miami Beach Flood
Mitigation Efforts As It Relates To Sea Level Rise, In The Lump Sum Amount Of $250,870; And
For The Provision Of A Contamination Assessment Plan (CAP), Site Assessment (SA) And Site
Assessment Report (SAR) For The Project Site In Accordance With Environmental Requirements
By Miami-Dade County Regulatory And Economic Resources (RER) And The Florida Department
Of Environmental Protection (FDEP) To Address The Site Contamination Identified In The Phase
II Environmental Site Assessment Report, In The Negotiated Lump Sum Amount Of $43,479; For
A Total Cost Of $294,349 With Previously Appropriated Funding.
(Capital Improvement Projects)
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R7 - Resolutions (Continued)
R7G A Resolution Appointing John C. Dellagloria, Esq. To Serve As A Special Master For Appeals Of
Decisions Of The City’s Historic Preservation Board For A Three Year Period, Ending March 10,
2018, And Setting The Compensation At $100.00, Per Hour, With A Maximum Payment Of
$500.00, Per Case.
(Office of the City Manager/Office of the City Attorney)
R7H A Resolution Consenting To The Settlement Of A Personal Injury Claim Filed By Loida Diaz
Against The City Of Miami Beach, And Authorizing The Payment Of $198,000 From The City's
Risk Management Fund To Settle The Claim, Pursuant To Section §768.28 Of The Florida
Statutes; And Further Authorizing The Office Of Risk Management To Execute Any And All
Settlement Documents.
(Human Resources)
R7I A Resolution Accepting The Recommendation Of The Finance And Citywide Projects Committee
To Issue A Request For Proposals (RFP) For Parking Attendants For The City’s Parking System.
(Parking)
R7J A Resolution Adopting The Blueways Master Plan.
(Parks & Recreation)
R7K A Resolution Accepting The Recommendation Of The Neighborhood/Community Affairs
Committee At Its January 30, 2015 Meeting, And Authorizing The Administration To Proceed With
The Construction Of A Floating Dock For Non-Motorized Marine Vessels At Maurice Gibb Park,
Located At 18th Street And Purdy Avenue, Miami Beach, Florida; Establish A Policy For
Commercial Use Of The Boat Ramp At Maurice Gibb Park; And, In Consultation With The City
Attorney’s Office, To Develop And Implement A Plan To Limit Access To The Boat Ramp.
(Parks & Recreation)
R7L A Resolution Accepting The Recommendation Of The Neighborhood/Community Affairs
Committee At Its January 30, 2015 Meeting And Approving The Inclusion Of A Single-Story
Restroom/Storage Building In Phase I Of The Adopted Conceptual Park Master Plan For The
Park Space Known As Altos Del Mar Park, Located At 7701 Collins Avenue.
(Parks & Recreation)
R7M A Resolution Accepting The Written Recommendation Of The City Manager (As Further Set Forth
In The City Commission Memorandum Accompanying This Resolution) And Waiving, By 5/7ths
Vote, The Formal Competitive Bidding Requirement, Finding Such Waiver To Be In The Best
Interest Of The City, And Authorizing The City Administration To Negotiate An Agreement With
Big Wireless, LLC, In The Amount Of $17,100.00 (For An Initial Term Of Six Months), For The
Reconfiguration And Migration Of The Existing City Wireless Network (Wi-Fi) To The Miami
Beach Police Department; Including A Provision That Authorizes Service Calls At An Hourly Rate
Of $250.00, To Be Exercised At The Discretion Of The Miami Beach Police Department (And
Subject To Funding Availability); And Further Authorizing The City Manager And City Clerk To
Execute The Agreement, Upon Conclusion Of Successful Negotiations.
(Police)
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R7 - Resolutions (Continued)
R7N A Resolution Urging The State Legislature And Miami-Dade County School Board (School Board)
To Reduce Class Sizes In Miami Beach Feeder Pattern Schools To Conform To Article IX,
Section (1)(a) Of The Florida Constitution; And Lobby The State Legislature To Expand The List
Of “Core Curriculum” Courses Rather Than Continue To Eliminate Core Curriculum Courses, Like
Advanced Placement Classes, From The Class Size Amendment Requirements Of The Florida
Constitution By Calling Such Courses “Extracurricular”; And Call Upon The School Board To
Voluntarily Subject Itself To The Class Size Requirements For All Classes, Whether They Are
Considered Core Curriculum Or Extracurricular.
(Sponsored by Commissioner Michael Grieco)
(Legislative Tracking: Office of the City Attorney)
R7O A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute The Settlement Agreement Attached
Hereto As Exhibit A, In The Matter Entitled: Miami Beach Community Church, Inc. (MBCC) And
South Beach Tristar, LLC (Tristar) V. City Of Miami Beach (City), Et Al, Under Circuit Court
Appellate Case No.: 14-473 AP [Lower Tribunal Case No: HPB SM 14-003; HPB File No.: 7424].
(Office of the City Attorney)
R7P Amend Commission Meeting Agenda Items Policy And Commission Committee Agenda Item
Requirements.
1. A Resolution Amending Resolution No. 91-20421 To Establish A Policy That Items
Published In City Commission Meeting Agendas Include Sufficient Detail And Information
For The City Commission And The Public To Evaluate The Items In A Reasonable And
Timely Manner And Clarifying The Policy Set Forth In Resolution No. 91-20421 Regarding
The Submission Schedule For Agenda Items Considered At City Commission Meetings.
(Sponsored by Commissioner Micky Steinberg)
(Legislative Tracking: Office of the City Attorney)
2. A Resolution Amending Resolution No. 94-21382 Concerning Commission Committees,
And As Subsequently Amended By Resolution Nos. 97-22607, 98-22693, 2003-25446,
2013-28437, And 2015-28905, By Creating A New Paragraph 5 To Establish A
Requirement That Items Published In Commission Committee Agendas Shall Include
Sufficient Detail And Information For The Committee And The Public To Evaluate The
Items In A Reasonable And Timely Manner.
(Sponsored by Commissioner Micky Steinberg)
(Legislative Tracking: Office of the City Attorney)
R7Q A Resolution Approving And Authorizing The Mayor And City Clerk To Execute A New
Employment Agreement With City Manager Jimmy Morales For A Four (4) Year Term,
Commencing On April 1, 2015, And Ending On March 31, 2019; Further, As Provided Under The
City Manager’s Current Employment Agreement, Approving The City Manager’s One-Time, Non-
Pensionable Performance Initiative, To Be Awarded On March 31, 2015.
(Office of the City Attorney)
(Item to be Submitted in Supplemental)
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R7 - Resolutions (Continued)
R7R A Resolution Accepting The Recommendation Of The Neighborhood/Community Affairs
Committee At Its January 30, 2015 Meeting, And Accepting The Conceptual Plan As The Basis
For A Final Design For A Proposed Neighborhood Park Located At The Former Par 3 Golf
Course, 2795 Prairie Avenue, Miami Beach, Florida 33140, And Authorizing The Administration
To Pursue A Request For Qualifications (RFQ) For A Design Consultant To Further Develop The
Initial Design Elements And Finalize The Master Design Plan For The Proposed Park Project.
(Parks & Recreation)
R9 - New Business and Commission Requests
R9A Board And Committee Appointments.
(Office of the City Clerk)
R9A1 Board And Committee Appointments - City Commission Appointments.
(Office of the City Clerk)
R9B1 Dr. Stanley Sutnick Citizen’s Forum. (8:30 a.m.)
R9B2 Dr. Stanley Sutnick Citizen’s Forum. (1:00 p.m.)
R9C Update On The Miami Beach Convention Center Project.
(City Manager’s Office)
R9D Request A Traffic Impact Study For The Residential Streets Of North Bay Road, Pine Tree And
La Gorce Drive, Which Are Being Used As Short Cuts By Commuters To Avoid The Traffic On
Alton Road Heading North.
(Requested by Commissioner Joy Malakoff)
(Continued from February 11, 2015 – R9P)
R9E The Committee Of The Whole Will Meet On March 11, 2015 In The City Manager’s Office Large
Conference Room To Discuss The City Manager’s And City Clerk’s Employment Contract.
(Office of the City Manager)
R9F Update Regarding The Miami Beach Community Development Corporation (MBCDC) Audit
Findings.
(Office of the City Manager)
R9G Discussion Regarding Traffic In North Beach.
(Requested by Commissioner Micky Steinberg)
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R9 - New Business and Commission Requests (Continued)
R9H Discussion On Adding Padel Tennis Courts To The Flamingo Park Master Plan.
(Requested by Mayor Philip Levine)
(Legislative Tracking: Parks & Recreation)
R9I Update On The School Nurse Initiative Including Specific Details On The Children's Trust Recent
School Health Program Request For Proposal.
(Requested by Commissioner Micky Steinberg)
R9J Discussion Regarding The Homeless, As Our Numbers Are Increasing Significantly.
(Requested by Commissioner Deede Weithorn)
R9K Presentation By FDOT On The Alton Road Design From The 40's To The 60's Section.
(Requested by Commissioner Deede Weithorn)
R9L Update On Centennial Activities And Budget.
(Office of the City Manager)
R9M Discussion Item - CIBO Settlement - Continuum Development Agreement - Update.
(Office of the City Attorney)
R9N Discussion Of Scheduling First Reading On April 15, 2015, Of An Ordinance Amendment To The
Land Development Regulations Modifying The MXE District Setback Requirements To Include
Separate, Reduced Setback Requirements For Commercial Buildings, With A Lot Line On Collins
Avenue, That Do Not Contain Any Hotel Or Residential Units.
(Requested by Commissioners Michael Grieco & Joy Malakoff)
R9O Discussion And/Or Referral To The Land Use And Development Committee Regarding
Consideration Of A Bicycle Path As An Addition To The Beach Walk.
(Requested by Commissioner Edward L. Tobin)
R9P Discussion Regarding A Budget To Provide Urban Planning And Other Appropriate Training For
Land Use Board Members.
(Requested by Commissioner Edward L. Tobin)
R9Q Discussion About Providing Refreshments For The Board And Committee Members That Have
Day Long Meetings.
(Requested by Commissioner Edward L. Tobin)
R9R Discussion Regarding The 63rd Street Bridge And The 2016 Yacht Show And Traffic Impact.
(Requested by Commissioner Michael Grieco)
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R9 - New Business and Commission Requests (Continued)
R9S Discussion Regarding Valet Parking.
(Requested by Commissioner Michael Grieco)
R9T Discussion Regarding North Beach Peak Hour Traffic, Multiple Failing Intersections, And
Management Of The Collins Corridor.
(Requested by Commissioner Michael Grieco)
R9U Discussion Regarding Waiving Remaining City Fees And Charges For The Miami Beach Gay
Pride 2015, Which Includes Square Footage And Lummus Park User Fees.
(Requested by Commissioner Michael Grieco)
R9V Discussion Regarding Miami Beach’s Potential Participation In The U.S. Department Of
Transportation Mayor’s Challenge For Safer People, Safer Streets.
(Requested by Commissioner Michael Grieco)
R9W Discussion Regarding Starting Contract Negotiations With The Police And Fire Unions, And
Having An Attorney/Client Closed Session At The April Commission Meeting.
(Requested by Vice-Mayor Jonah Wolfson)
R10 - City Attorney Reports
R10A City Attorney’s Status Report.
(City Attorney Office)
Reports and Informational Items
1. Reports and Informational Items (see LTC 094-2014):
2. List of Projects Covered by the Cone of Silence Ordinance - LTC.
(Procurement)
3. Report From Commission Committees Of Withdrawn Items Not Heard Within (6) Six Months
From Their Referral Date.
(Office of the City Clerk)
End of Regular Agenda
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Miami Beach Redevelopment Agency
City Hall, Commission Chambers, 3rd Floor, 1700 Convention Center Drive
March 11, 2015
Chairperson of the Board Philip Levine
Member of the Board Michael Grieco
Member of the Board Joy Malakoff
Member of the Board Micky Steinberg
Member of the Board Edward L. Tobin
Member of the Board Deede Weithorn
Member of the Board Jonah Wolfson
Member of the Board Miami-Dade County Commissioner Bruno A. Barreiro
Executive Director Jimmy L. Morales
Assistant Director Kathie G. Brooks
General Counsel Raul J. Aguila
Secretary Rafael E. Granado
AGENDA
Call to Order - 2:00 p.m.
1. NEW BUSINESS
A A Resolution Of The Chairperson And Members Of The Miami Beach Redevelopment
Agency (RDA), Accepting The Recommendations Of The Finance And Citywide Projects
Committee, And Approving And Authorizing The RDA To Enter Into A Lease Agreement
Between The Miami Beach Redevelopment Agency (Landlord) And ArtConnection
International, Inc. (Tenant), In Connection With The Use Of Suite No. 6 At The Anchor
Shops, Located At 100 16th Street, Suite No. 6, Miami Beach, Florida (Space), For A Term
Commencing On November 12, 2015 And Ending On November 11, 2025.
(Tourism, Culture & Economic Development)
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