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LTC 243-2004 Board and Committee Biannual Reports CITY OF MIAMI BEACH Office of the City Manager Letter to Commission No. 243-2004 m From: Mayor David Dermer and Members of the City Commission. , ,,// Jorge M. Gonzalez \. 0~.'.... City ManagerJ Date: September 14, 2004 To: J Subject: BOARD AND COMMITTEE BIANNUAL REPORTS 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. JMG\JMG\REP:mem cc: Christina Cuervo, Assistant City Manager Robert Middaugh, Assistant City Manager Robert Parcher, City Clerk File 3:JU.:lO S.W; T '11 :2\ Wd 9 \ d3S +jO Q3^1"383tJ The following Committees have not responded: Beach Preservation Board Fine Arts Board Gold Advisory Committee Health Advisory Committee Parks and Recreation Facilities Board Pubic Safety Advisory Committee Transportation and Parking Committee Visitor and Convention Authority BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT FORM - PAGE 1 OF 2 BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: Art in Public Places CHAIRPERSON: Pola Reyd bu rd CITY LIAISON: Dennis Leyva # OF MEETINGS SINCE 01/04: Five Meetings ACTIVITIES: The AiPP Guidelines and AiPP Master Plan were presented to the Community Affairs/Neighborhoods Committee and after approval were taken to the City Commission for a first reading. The second reading took place and the AiPP Master Plan and changes to the AIPP ordinance were approved. The City Commission appointed Maria Bonta de la Pezuela and Heather Urban to serve in the AiPP Committee. For the first time in over two years, the committee has now seven members. Max Sklar and AiPP member IIjia Mosscroft have been working with sculptor Paul Fullerton on the AiPP Project" Corona del Mar," to be located on Washington Avenue. The artist submitted photographs of the molds and is projecting that the sculpture can be completed within six months. A contract extension is being finalized. As part of its education initiatives, AiPP purchased two telescopes that were placed in a West Avenue cui-de sac that faces the Flagler Monument. Pending further developments by the City's Historic Preservation Board are informational materials to be made available to Miami-Dade Public Schools. The AiPP Project "Circle," a ceramic mural designed by artist Connie L10veras and created by youngsters and senior citizens from North Beach, was formally inaugurated at the opening of the North Shore Youth Center. age 0 AiPP members Jim Clearwater and Debra Scholl are in charge of identifying possible artists for the Collins Park Project. AiPP will meet with MC Harry, the firm that will be completing and executing the design and plan for the park. Following Commissioner Gross' suggestions, AiPP Committee will undertake a thorough discussion about the locations for future Art in Public Places projects at its September 2004 meeting. After initial efforts to raise funds for the restoration of Flagler Memorial, AiPP has turned over the donations (minus the cost of the two telescopes mentioned above) to Historic Preservation for further action. The contract with artist Kevin Arrow for the AiPP Project "Beatles Mandala" was finalized. The artist is working on the piece and the City of Miami Beach will be preparing the site adjacent to the North Beach Bandshell. P 2 f2 BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT FORM - PAGE 1 OF 3 BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: Barrier-Free Environment Committee CHAIRPERSON: Rabbi Solomon Schiff CITY LIAISON: Heidi Johnson-Wright, ADA Coordinator NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD SINCE January 2004: 6 ACTIVITY: 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. Page 20f 3 FUTURE ACTIVITIES Continue to provide insight and perspectives on disability issues to enhance facilities and program access within the City of Miami Beach. 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 the ADA Office and Environment Resources staff to develop a beach access pilot project. Provide input and feedback regarding future capital improvement projects. 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 a destination for visitors with disabilities. ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Page 3 of 3 Worked with Special Events staff to come up with ways to make events more accessible to people with disabilities. Provided input to Design Review Board on projects submitted. Supplied feedback to CIP on capital improvements underway at Convention Center. Provided input on North Beach Recreational Corridor project. Voiced concerns and offered input on Lincoln Road businesses. Voiced concerns and offered suggestions about possible Building Code violations to Building Department. BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT FORM - PAGE 1 OF 3 BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: Beautification Committee CHAIRPERSON: Elizabeth Resnick CITY LIAISON: Tom Chadwick NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD SINCE January 2004: 7 ACTIVITY: Monitors the overall aesthetic of the City of Miami Beach, it's businesses, residences, public spaces, and patron establishments. The Beautification Committee makes recommendations to elected officials such as the Mayor and City Commission, as well as advising and directly coordinating tasks and issue resolutions with top Administration staff such as Department Directors, Assistant City Managers, and the City Manager. Through these processes and venues, the Beautification Committee seeks to promote a clean, beautiful environment within which to live, work, and play. Page 20f 3 FUTURE ACTIVITIES Future activities includes hosting of the 2004 Annual Beautification Awards (an awards event that celebrates and recognizes beautification efforts by local properties whose uses may include commercial, multi-family residential {apartment and condominium buildings with More than four individual units}, and not-for-profit non-public properties), finalization and distribution of the 'beautiful places' map (a full-color map of the city that will identify, via the use of color graphic icons, beautiful places within the city including former beautification Award-winning properties, parks and recreational facilities, memorial sites, greenways and significant streetscapes, etc.), various "clean-up" projects (projects the Committee undertakes when a property, area, or entity is deemed as problematically unclean or unsightly, thus detracting from the beautification of the city). Page 3 of 3 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Hosted the 2003 Miami Beach Beautification Awards and pre-award breakfast social Co-hosted the 2004 Miami Beach Arbor Day celebration and tree planting Co-hosted the re-dedication of Poinciana Park and provided educational seminars for students of North Beach Elementary School relating to arboriculture Drafted letter conceming reconstruction of the MacArthur Causeway Gateway Sign and sent to Mayor and City Commission for action Initiated initial clean-up projects at various locations throughout Miami Beach to improve the overall aesthetic and service levels ~t,..l 1 .~. BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANUAL REPORT FORM - PAGE 4 OF 6 BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT CHAIRPERSON: JASON LOEB CITY LIAISON: APRIL HIRSCH, Secretary to the Board DATE OF REPORT: Jan 2004 through Jun 2004 NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD DURING THIS REPORTING PERIOD: 11 MEETING DATE AGENDA ITEMS PRELIM APPROVED DENIED DISCUSSION CONTINUED EV ALS WORKSHOPS Jan 2004 13 7 3 3 Feb 04 15 9 3 3 Mar 04 17 4 2 6 5 Apr 04 8 4 2 2 May 04 17 8 2 4 3 Jun 04 12 3 I I 7 Totals: 82 35 5 19 23 Note: Some totals may not match due to some items being removed from the Agenda at the last minute. F~\PLAN\$DRB\GENERAL\Bl 'MONTH. TOT BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT FORM - PAGE 1 OF 3 CHAIRPERSON: CITY LIAISON: Gilbert Sauires Ramiro Imrnanzo ( C'> -- ,I':- -;1J c/') :TI r:1 -0 (') r- 1-' 0' :-., A -~!i ' -- -tJ <:: {/l '-'- ..... rn (:) N "T'\ 0 ..,., ("'l .s:- l"'1 BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: Community Relations Board NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD SINCE January 2004 7 ACTIVITY: Black History Month Celebration Women's History Month Community Hero's Award Selections Diversity in our Community Memorial Day Planning and Preparation Goodwill Ambassadors for 2004 Memorial Day Weekend Selections of Gilbert Squire as new Chair and Joe Zubi and Vice Chair. Page 20f 3 FUTURE ACTIVITIES Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration Maintain liaison with individuals and groups interested in addressing the concerns and serving the special needs of the City of Miami Beach. Conduct Community Relations Board meetings, subcommittees and forms (as needed). To increase public awareness of and confidence in the role of the Community Relations Board and City government for solving problems that strain inter-group relationships. Page 3 of 3 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Received: Many Voice One Community Miami Dade County MOSAIC Imitative Award. Created the first City of Miami Beach Community Relations Board brochure and distributed throughout the community. " BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANUAL REPORT FORM - PAGE 5 OF 6 BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: FLOOD PLAIN MANAGEMENT BOARD CHAIRPERSON: JASON LOEB CITY LIAISON: APRIL HIRSCH, Secretary to the Board DA TE OF REPORT: Jan 2004 through Jun 2004 NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD DURING THIS REPORTING PERIOD: 2 * *Board only meets as required. MEETING DATE AGENDA ITEMS PRELIM APPROVED DENIED DISCUSSION CONTINUED EV ALS WORKSHOPS J an 2004 Feb 04 2 2 Mar 04 Apr 04 May 04 Jun 04 I I Totals: 3 3 Note: Some totals may not match due to some items being removed from the Agenda at the last minute. F:\PLAN\$DRB\GENERAL\BI'MONTH.TOT BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANUAL REPORT FORM - PAGE 6 OF 6 BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL REVIEW BOARD CHAIRPERSON: ROTATES CITY LIAISON: THOMAS R. MOONEY, AICP DATE OF REPORT: Jan 2004 through Jun 2004 NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD DURING THIS REPORTING PERIOD: 4 * * Board only meets as required. MEETING DATE AGENDA ITEMS PRELIM APPROVED DENIED DISCUSSION CONTINUED EV ALS WORKSHOPS Jan 2004 Feb 04 I 1 Mar 04 I I Apr 04 I I May 04 I I Jun 04 Totals: 4 4 Note: Some totals may not match due to some items being removed from the Agenda at the last minute. F:\PLAN\.$DRB\GENERAL\BI'MONTH.TOT BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT FORM - PAGE 1 OF 3 Budget Advisory Committee ( BAC ) BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: Jeryl (Deede) Weithom CHAIRPERSON: Jose Cruz CITY LIAISON: NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD SINCE JANUARY 2004-JUNE 2004 ACTIVITY: 1/06/04 Meeting was regarding: - Presentation of Union Pro osals 1/20/04 Meeting was regarding: - Continue Discussion Of Union Proposals 2/03/04 Meeting was regarding: - Continue Discussion Of Union Pro osals and BAC White Pa er Outline 2/24/04 Meeting was regarding: - Discuss and re are letter to Commission re arding the "white aper outline". 3/09/04 Meeting was regarding: - Discuss and re are letter to Commission re ardin the "white a er outline" 3/23/04 Meeting was regarding: - Update on the Miami Beach Golf Club - Prepare a list of uestions for FY 04/05 De artmental Budget Presentations 4/27/04 Meeting was regarding: - Actuary report for General and Unclassified Pension Plans - U date on the Cit 's Bud et 05/03/04 Meeting was regarding: -Joint BAC & G.O. Bond Committee Meeting to discuss Maintenance Requirements 6/01/04 Meeting was regarding: - Discuss FY 04/05 Fire Budget Request - Update on CW A Negotiations 6/15/04 Meeting was regarding: - Discuss FY 04/05 Parks & Recreation Bud et Re uest 7/6/04 Meeting was regarding: -Discuss FY 04/05 Police Budget Request - U date on the Cit 's General Fund Budget 7/20/04 Meeting was regarding: -Update on Millage for Maintenance -Discuss FY 0405 IT Bud et Re uest Page 2 of3 FUTURE ACTIVITIES Look at long term budget impact items such as union contracts, analyzing revenue and expenses to determine if everyone is paving their fair share, pension issues etc. 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. Hold BAC Public Forum to review and discuss City budget for the purpose of educating the public with regard to the budget. Page 3 of3 ACCOMPLISHMENTS Reviewed and commented on the budget. Observed union negotiation process, reviewed long term budget impact of union requests, revisited the impact as proposals changed. Worked on long term budget and trend analysis by ourselves and with the administration. Looked at the City's trend for expenses and what was necessary to be in line with future revenue. Looked at replacement requirements and reviewed millage for those items in the budget. Looked at maintenance requirements Citywide with G.O. Bond oversight board. Work with administration on the 5-year budget. BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT FORM - PAGE 1 OF 3 BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: CHAIRPERSON: CITY LIAISON: Committee on the Homeless Juan Rojas Maria Ruiz NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD SINCE January 2003 6 ACTIVITY: The Committee meets to explore recommendations to address homelessness in In Miami Beach. The Committee also seeks to brinq providers tOQether to maximize Collaboration and share best practices. Page 20f 3 FUTURE ACTIVITIES The Committee expects to work on drafting a 1 O-year plan to address Homelessness in Miami Beach. The Committee will also be sending out a survey To faith-based providers to gauge the level of services in this sector of the Community. Page 3 of 3 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: I The Committee has advocated for increased fundinq for the Office of Homeless Coordination and is workinq to coordinate faith-based efforts in the City. . BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT FORM - PAGE 1 OF 1 January - July 2004 BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: Community Development Advisory Committee CHAIRPERSON: Todd Narson CITY LIAISON: Joanna Revelo, HousinQ and Community Development Division Director NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD SINCE DECEMBER 2003: 14 ACTIVITY: The Community Development Advisory Committee (CDAC) meets regularly at least once a quarter to discuss program activities funded by Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. During the planning proposal phase in the early spring, CDAC meetings are held twice a week every week for between 4 to 6 weeks. FUTURE ACTIVITIES: The Chair (and/or other CDAC member) will present the proposed funding recommendations to the City Commission on July 28, 2004 At the September meeting, CDAC will either re-appoint or appoint a new member to the G.O. Bond Oversight Committee. In addition, the position of the ex-officio for the Loan Review Committee remains vacant. CDAC may, if necessary, review and discuss any proposed amendments to the One Year Action Plan (or Five Year Consolidated Plan). ACCOMPLISHMENTS: CDAC unanimously approved the funding recommendations of the City Manager from the meetings held with him on May 17'h and subsequent to their meeting with him on June 29th. A total of $472,472 was allocated to 20 Public Services activities which were in line with the priority areas of child care, youth programming, and programs for the elderly; and $877,581 for capital improvements, economic development and housing rehabilitation. The committee co-hosted two public hearings for public comment and input on how the federal funding be allocated with regard to the identified priority areas. F:\NEIG\HSG-CDlMERCY\CDAC - 2004\Bi-annual Report Jan-JuI2004.doc BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT FORM - PAGE 1 OF 3 BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: Committee for Quality Education CHAIRPERSON: Marta Montaner CITY LIAISON: Maria Ruiz NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD SINCE January 200t 6 ACTIVITY: The Committee meets to make recommendations to the Mavor & Commission Reqardinq education matters in the City. Page 20f 3 FUTURE ACTIVITIES The Committee will continue to monitor the progress of construction at Miami Beach Senior High School as well as make recommendations for additional Education programming enhancements for youth and adults. Page 3 of 3 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: The Committee has monitored the construction proqress at Miami Beach Senior Hiqh School. BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT FORM - PAGE 1 OF 3 BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: Convention Center Advisory Board CHAIRPERSON: Joe Fontana CITY LIAISON: Christina Cuervo NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD SINCE January 20Qf' 5 ACTIVITY: ~ Joe Fontana was elected Chairman. Victor Bao was elected Vice Chairman. The Board approved Guidelines for Adult Events - allowing only two shows per year and only in Hall C. Motion was made to accept the Broadway contract with an increase of $1000 per week on base rent. Motion was made to show that the Ballroom on metered lot would cost $55-$60 million. Motion was made to approve $54k contract with Miami International Boat Show. Motion was made to increase CBC funds reimbursement to 80/20 and increase surcharge from $1.00 - $1.50. Approved induction of Frankie Avalon to Walk of Stars. Approved rental rate increase for Convention Center. Motion was made for both electrical and security services to remain status quo and not to be exclusive at the Convention Center. Motion was made to not proceed with questioning whether Senior Citizens can afford to purchase discounted tickets but rather review resale abuse. Motion to approve rental waiver for Children's Cancer Caring Center. Page 20f 3 Page 3 of 3 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT FORM - PAGE 1 OF 3 BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: Convention Center Capital Projects Oversight Committee CHAIRPERSON: Jack Hartley CITY LIAISON: Christina Cuervo NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD SINCE January 20~ 2 ACTIVITY: Walk of Stars consultants gave an update of the cost of the project which would now be approximately $400,000. The Committee voted to wait and let consultants finish with the money they were contracted for. Motion to approve 5 year contract with Miami International Boat Show. Motion to recommend the endorsement of Ballroom Expansion. Page 20f 3 FUTURE ACTIVITIES Page 3 of 3 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT FORM - PAGE 1 OF 3 BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: _CHAIRPERSON: CITY LIAISON: Debarment Committee David Weider Gus Lopez NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD SINCE January 20ot! None ACTIVITY: Page 20f 3 . Page 3 of 3 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANUAL REPORT FORM - PAGE 2 OF 6 BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: DESIGN REVIEW BOARD CHAIRPERSON: GREGORY NEVIlLE CITY LIAISON: THOMAS R. MOONEY, AICP DATE OF REPORT: Jan 2004 through Jun 2004 NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD DURING THIS REPORTING PERIOD: 10 MEETING DATE AGENDA ITEMS PRELIM APPROVED DENIED DISCUSSION CONTINUED EV ALS WORKSHOPS Jan 2004 7 7 Feb 04 No Mtg Held Mar 04 8 4 4 Apr 04 6 I 1 4 I May 04 12 5 7 4 Jun 04 12 4 I I 6 Totals: 45 21 2 I 21 5 Note: Some totals may not match due to some items being removed from the Agenda at the last minute. F:\PLAN\$DRB\GENERAL\BI'MONTH.TOT BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT FORM - PAGE 1 OF 1 BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: General Obligation Bond Oversight Committee CHAIRPERSON: Mayor David Dermer -; CITY LIAISON: Tim Hemstreet, CIP Office Director NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD SINCE January 2004 ~~..: 0 r ;"(1) '-- '.- rn z ".a., N ~ ) \.D ...... ~ t I -0 < ::r: .r:- m w Ci -s six (6) r-. 1_. " :;l~ '" ....., ACTIVITY: c --.. ..., ('"') f"T1 . 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. BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT FORM - PAGE 1 OF 3 BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: CHAIRPERSON: CITY LIAISON: HEAL TH FACILITIES AUTHORITY ARTI UNGER PATRICIAD. WALKER NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD SINCE JUNE 04 NONE ACTIVITY: ; Page 2 of 3 Page 3 of3 BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT FORM - PAGE 1 OF 3 BOARD OR CO~MITTEE NAME: III!,' ~ ~{'II ~ Ii P 'PCL ('(" ..s CHAIRPERSON. ~e,<i-"",eT\L. b~b:\ CITY LIAISON: 10c.-"'f'\0~ ~D ~"f',~uec. NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD SINCE June 2002 ~ ~. C/{)/'Y7/'Y)/'f+ee..... ~e_j~)N ~-. 0 iY-\ -- ~ e l, of- G,;rI\{yv,,"\+tL f\u..J",~S - sM Page 20f 3 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: fe.( u","V\..-L"-c:.~~?'t- r ( il (JI"-1-- A-u-€- c.L..~ s~~\:~ LV-\-~t)(Jf'.-\'\"-s~..s. f\1? iJ!.> i:; wlk-5 'II e.. ' ~, , \ <<<;:- r ~I ,- " t' c;,("" k-<'- U E ~ lr' I -- 'jj..>l 11'-' /'-" .~ , rLJ'/ It, .1,;- 'I .edv~r L...,111'1.lfJ/}#"J ^/ 12."Y7 '1.. LS N..-C {6' I tiS {(/ , / r ~ itS . h.vn i/~ IA'. UVI~' . ~5 '(l}ll !u)lA}J{j {1';/'(//(1 . ! 61 f"'clA' Cb/Yj-rl ~~-& {J~/ I v~ ~ ---h~l~1 B DMjVJJ.1~ f';rWi/ /f)~cJIi/-e Mo_> D /-+ ~ ~~ N(j(tL , {-1;SPill1 (~ L hCLI'Ilk-r i>P-C()fV1~C I,~ r-\ 1-iJ ~/'ll \}I.Vu<~) C.uU~\/~~ vl-rt' {'2- GO icC~ol\ (...'-~,"'-,~-~- \'.)b ''-~ '\. ,.-k \...t. \ 1.:-u \:,-. 1. J \. u.~):.. ~ I""'- i......', ~. c\.r. ,~ c.l,,, pcJ!.f luc~~N ~ { b ""b ;);11 - .5. ~//l (~jk7k FUTURE ACTIVITIES -- ; /~( -',. f' ' (.., :~~~ i)~ Dc "uLeF \ 2--A _) v-> <. '> I' ( t-k 6l A t~ UY (()/10'115. Page 3 of 3 BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANUAL REPORT FORM - PAGE 1 OF 6 BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: HISTORIC PRESERV AnON BOARD CHAIRPERSON: MITCH NOVICK CITY LIAISON: THOMAS R. MOONEY, AICP DATE OF REPORT: Jan 2004 through Jun 2004 NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD DURING THIS REPORTING PERIOD: 12 MEETING DATE AGENDA ITEMS PRELIM APPROVED DENIED DISCUSSION CONTINUED EV ALS WORKSHOPS Jan 2004 19 8 2 9 Feb 04 12 10 I I I Mar 04 13 8 2 3 Apr 04 12 7 2 3 I May 04 18 10 4 4 4 June 04 14 7 2 5 Totals: 83 50 13 25 6 Note: Some totals may not match due to some items being removed from the Agenda at the last minute. F;\PLAN\$DRB\GENERAL\BI'MONTH.TOT BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT FORM - PAGE 1 of2 Submitted: July 28, 2004 BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: CHAIRPERSON: CITY LIAISON: LOAN REVIEW COMMITTEE James Gleason MiguelJ Del CampilIo, Housing Manager NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD SINCE January 2004: ACTIVITY: 2 The Committee reviewed four (4) applications for the Multi-Family Housing Rehabilitation Program and the HOME Program. The four (4) applications were recommended by the Committee. ACCOMPLISHMENTS: See "Activities" Above. FUTURE ACTIVITIES: The Committee plans to meet monthly, except for January and August, or as required for the balance of the year. BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT FORM - PAGE 1 OF 3 , BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: Marine Authority Board CHAIRPERSON: Morris Sunshine, Vice Chair CITY LIAISON: Janice Pye NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD SINCE January 2004 - June 2004 Two ACTIVITY: Reviews applications for occupational licenses for businesses which have an impact on the marine environment in Miami Beach. Makes recommendations concerning the approval of these applications. Makes recommendations to the City Manager and City Commission conc'erning any marine related issue which may have an impact on the City. I Page 20f 3 FUTURE ACTIVITIES . Continue to review license applications. . Continue to make recommendations concerning beach rules and regulations. . Continue to make recommendations regarding marine safety issues. . Continue to make recommendations regarding the types and uses of watercraft. 2 Page 30f3 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Reviewed one license application. The Authority discussed: . The use of jet skis in Indian Creek. . The possible dumping of sewage from a vessel moored behind 805 Normandy Dr. . Atlantic Casinos. . The display of vessels for sale by Real Deal Boats from 4441 Collins Av. The Authority made a recommendation concerning the future use of Cooks Inlet. 3 BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT FORM - PAGE 1 OF 3 BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: Commission on the Status of Women CHAIRPERSON: Diana Susi CITY LIAISON: Judy Hoanshelt NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD SINCE January 2004 Six ACTIVITY: Attended & participated in Community Relations Board meetings as Ex Officio Committee Member Coordination with the National COSW on Legislative issues and Resolutions 1/2 day strategic planning session held FUTURE ACTIVITIES Legislative Initiatives (national and local) Leadership/mentoring initiatives National Pay Equity/gender parity Domestic Violence Center/Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Co-sponsor events with the National COSW Women Worth Knowing/Women's History Month Homeless Issues. Coordination of National Commission on the Status of Women Convention 2005 on Miami Beach ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Cellular telephone drive and donation to City of Miami Beach Police Domestic Violence Unit Women's History Month event: Catered reception and award of certificates to four (4) Women Worth Knowing recipients. Event held at The Palms Hotel. Pay Equity Panel Discussion and Workshop held open to the community, approximately 100 attendees, co-sponsored with the Miami Dade County Commission on the Status of Women. Presentation and workshop to students at Miami Beach Senior High School regarding Domestic Violence as part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Leadership role in the Miami Beach Relay for Life Event Review and recommendation to City Commission regarding proposed Adult Entertainment Establishment Ordinance BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT FORM - PAGE 1 OF 3 BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: Miami Beach Cultural Arts Council CHAIRPERSON: Ada L1erandi CITY LIAISON: Bill Baites NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD SINCE January 2004 - 6 ACTIVITY: February 6 March 12 .. , April 2 May 7 June 4 July 9 FUTURE ACTIVITIES 2 of 3 September 10 October 1 November 5 December 10 .. , Page 3 of 3 ACCOMPLISHMENTS. Please see attached. , , FY IWO~ Recommended Grant Awards Grant Pinel Recomm.ndations Addition." Awarded -40% up to Category Cap or Requested FY (WOS Award Totals 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 The_ and Film Ctr for Advancement 01 Jewish Educalion . Film FestivaJ S 4,000 S 1,600 S 5,600 Entertainment InduStry lnOJbator - Film Contest S 7,000 S 2,800 S 9,800 FantasY Theater FiIClOIy S 12,000 S 4,800 S 18,600 Fl. Laudardsle Children'. Theater S S . S Gold Coast Theater $ 5,000 $ 2,000 $ 7,000 Miami Beacl'l F1m Societv S 10,000 S . S 10,000 South Beach Gay Men's Chorus. Musical Theater $ 8,000 S 2,000 $ 10,000 To..1 $ -4&,000 $ 13,200 $ 89,200 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 nane. 1 BIadl Door Dance C- S 5,000 S 2,000 S 7,000 Dance Arts FllIf1CIalion . Isadora Duncan En.emble $ 7,400 S 2,600 $ 10,000 Dance Now! ensembte S 9.000 S 3,600 $ 12,600 Fr_ Bratch8< D811C8 Company $ 5,000 S 2,000 $ 7,000 Miami ConlMJ1lOf'll)' Dance Company $ 5.000 S 2,000 $ 7,000 Maximum Dence COf11IlOnv S 9,000 S 3,600 S 12,600 Mian'i Dance Machine S $ . $ Mi6-Eastem Dance .......... $ 5,000 $ 2,000 $ 7,000 MomenlUm Dance Company $ 12,600 $ 5,()o4(l $ 17 ,640 To"l $ 51.000 $ 22,640 $ 80.640 1 2 3 4 5 Mu~ Florida Grand Opera $ 7,000 $ 2,800 $ 9,600 Miami SymphOnY ()n:haslra S 7,000 $ 2,800 $ 9,600 Miami Choral Society $ 7.000 S 2,800 S 9,600 Patron. of Exceptional AI1isIs - InrI. Piano Festival S 7,000 S 2,800 S 9,800 Sou'" Beach ~ Ensemble $ 7,000 S 2,800 $ 9,800 Total $ 35,000 $ 14.000 $ 49.000 Cultur8l Anchors 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 MCenterlSouth Florida $ 25,000 Bass Museum of Art $ 25,000 JewiSh Museum of Florida S 25.000 Miami City Ballet $ 25,000 Miami Design Preservation League S 25.000 New WOI1d SymphOny $ 25,000 Wotfsonian - FlU S 25,000 To"l $ 175.000 'Cullunl Tourism (VCA & CAC uch fund 50 0001 1 2 3 4 5 6 Art Deco Weekend. Inc. $ 15,000 Btazilian Film Festival of Miami $ 15.000 InternatiOnai Ballet Festival of Miami S 15,000 Miami Gay & Lesbian Film Festival $ 20,000 Miami Intem8tional Film Festival- MOC S 20,000 Miami Hip HOI' Exchange. Miami Light Project S 15,000 $ 100,000 'To"l: $ 50.000 Arts & Culturll Education 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 12 13 1 Arts for LeaminalMiami $ 11,000 $ 4,400 S 15.400 2 Behind Ihe Curtain. Ire, S . S $ Center for Folk and Community Art $ 7.790 $ 2,210 S 10,000 Clarita Fllaueiras Flamenco Puro S S $ Greater Miami Youth Symphony $ 5,000 S 575 S 5,575 HolOCaust Memorial $ 6.000 S 2,400 S 8,400 Louis Wolfson II Florida Moving Image Archive S 6,000 S 2,400 S $,400 Miami Beach Community Development Cllf1l. S - S . S Miami Beach Garden Conservancy $ 11,000 S 4,400 $ 15,400 Miami Beach Hispanic Community Center $ 6.000 $ 2,400 $ 8.400 1 MIAMlnlelligence S 6,000 S 2,400 $ 8,400 Story Theater S 9,000 $ 3,600 S 12,600 The Education Fund $ 9,000 S 3,600 S 12,600 To..1 S 7lI,790 $ 28.315 S 105.175 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Nts at St John's $ 6,000 S 2,400 $ $,400 Center for Emerging Art $ S $ . 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C. u..... 0 c:: en <("C Cil 0,) c:: c:: :0:= ... 0,) 0:2 (l, :l (l,G <( 0,) >- e> a -g u.~ :e :-;.. := U 'u .0 c:: Cil ..... :l 0 0 u (l,U U Cil "C _ en c. c:: ~ ~ E Cil:l <{ 0') :!: L: .!:! c:::l u E :;::; U Cil 0 ~ en 0,) c:: ... c:: CO 0 Cil 0 U ~~ E UJ ~ .~ en 0:: ~ ~ BOARDS & COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT m - BOARD or COMMITTEE NAME: PERSONNEL BOARD CHAIRPERSON: Orlando Alvarez CITY LIASON: Mayra D. Buttacavoli Director Human Resources and Risk Management NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD SINCE JANUARY 2004: January 2004 - June 2004 - 6 Activities: . Approve New Job Classifications and Specifications . Election of Chairperson & Vice - Chairperson . Ms. Jean Olin, Deputy City Attorney, gave Personnel Board Orientation . Discuss and Recommend on Fiscal Year 2004/05 Budget Development Process . Disciplinary Action Appeal request postponed to November 19t\ 2004 meeting (Barry Carroll, MSW II) . Approve request for reinstatement of Dennis Dykes and Jose R. Concepcion Future Activities: . Monitor Performance Evaluation Report and past due evaluations . Discuss future responsibilities and functions of Personnel Board . Approve New Job Specifications . Hear Disciplinary Actions Appeals . Hear Performance Evaluation Appeals Accomplishments: . Approved three (3) New Job Specification- Field Inspector I-In the CIP office Field Inspector II-in the CIP office Parking Dispatcher-Parking Dept. . Heard two (2) requests for reinstatement- Dennis Dykes Jose R. Concepcion . Elected Chairperson & Vice- Chairperson - Orlando Alvarez, Rosalie Pincus correspondingly . Reduced past due performance evaluations outstandingly. Page 1 of 1 Personnel Board Composition: Ten (10) members appointed by a 5/7 vote. Six (6) of which shalll be citizens of Miami Beach not in the employment of the city, each having a different vocation; and three (3) regular employees of the City of Miami Beach, to be elected by the probationary and regular employees of the city and who shall be elected from the employees of regular status in the respective groups: Group I shall consist of the employees of the Police Department, Fire Department and Beach Patrol Department, Group II shall consist of employees who are in clerical and executive positions, Group III shall consist of all other employees, The Personnel Director is a non-voting member. City Liaison: Mayra Buttacavoli Vacancy: To replace Eric Lamperstein 12/31/2005 City Commission Members: Name Term Ends: Appointed by: Perry 12/31/2004 City Commission Downs 12/31/2004 City Commission Bernstein 12/31/2005 City Commission Alvarez, Jr. 12/31/2005 City Commission Pincus 12/31/2004 City Commission elected 7/31/03 - expo 7/31/06 Group III Human Resources Director Last Name PositionlTitle Term Limit: 12/31/09 I 12/31/09 12/31/06 12/31/07 12/31/05 Amy Diane Jack Orlando Rosalie Jimmy Newton Mayra Buttacavoli Newell Wilder Patricia Becerra Applicants Alex DeGasperi Barbara Woolverton Jo Asmundsson Marcelo Llorente re-elected 6/1B/02 expo 7/31/05 group I re-elected 7/27/01 - expo 7/31/04 Group II Positionrritle Applicants Annette Cannon Human Resources Director David Alschuler Lee Spiegelman Positionrritle Attorney -Please post this Aaenda so that all emplovees will be fullv aware of the items to , be considered at this Personnel Board Meeting, PERSONNEL BOARD MEETING FRIDAY, January 19, 2004 COMMISSION CHAMBERS- THIRD FLOOR MIAMI BEACH CITY HALL - 9:00 A.M. AGENDA 1. Roll Call 2. Minutes of December 19th, 2003 Personnel Board Meeting 3. Improve Guidelines for Future Employee Award - ongoing discussion 4. Employee Member Newton's request: a.) Discuss Personnel Rule XIII, Section 2. (b) Responsibilities. "How to make the Performance Evaluation System timelier" , b.) Discuss Personnel Rule XIII, Section 3, and determine whether further action is necessary c.) Discuss Personnel Rule VIII, Section 2 - Disciplinary Action & Removal Durinq Probationary Period. (No Specifics) NOTE: If you have any questions concerning items on this agenda, please contact Mr. T. C. Adderly or Ms. Betty Capote at 305-673-7524. http: \ \www.Miamibeachfl . gOY To request this material in accessible format, sign language interpreters, information on access for persons with disabilities, and/or any accommodation to review any document or participate in any city-sponsored proceeding, please contact 305-604-2489 (voice), or 305-673-7218 (ITY) five days in advance to initiate your request. TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service.) F ',""'\I<OH'.",.,\<'((\rr'A'''HD "H;,.m'D"i'OU'\A~."".OI 16 '""' .." . -Please post this Agenda so that all emplovees will be fullv aware of the items to . be considered at this Personnel Board Meetina. PERSONNEL BOARD MEETING FRIDAY, February 20th, 2003 COMMISSION CHAMBERS- THIRD FLOOR MIAMI BEACH CITY HALL - 9:00 A.M. AGENDA 1. Roll Call 2. Minutes of December 19th, 2003 Personnel Board Meeting 3. Improve Guidelines for Future Employee Award - ongoing discussion 4. Employee Member Newton's request: a.) Discuss Personnel Rule XIII, Section 2. (b) Responsibilities. "How to make the Performance Evaluation System timelier" b.) Discuss Personnel Rule XIII, Section 3, and determine whether further action is necessary c.) Discuss Personnel Rule VIII, Section 2 - Disciplinary Action & Removal Durinq Probationary Period. (No Specifics) HEARING FOR DISCIPLINARY ACTION 9:30 A.M. ANDRES CRESPO - Parks Supervisor (Postponed until April 16, 2004) NOTE: If you have any questions concerning items on this agenda, please contact Mr. T. C, Adderly or Ms. Betty Capote at 305-673-7524. http:\\www,Miamibeachfl .gov To request this material in accessible format, sign language interpreters, information on access for persons with disabilities, and/or any accommodation to review any document or participate in any city-sponsored proceeding, please contact 305-604-2489 (voice), 305-673-7028 (fax) or 305-673- 7218 (TTY) five days in advance to initiate your request. TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service.) "."""""..'..u.".m'"'''u"",,'ol.r,'"O'''"'''''l''''"'"'.",,""'",,, . -Please post this Agenda so that all emplovees will be fullv aware of the items to " be considered at this Personnel Board Meeting. PERSONNEL BOARD MEETING FRIDAY, March 19,2004 COMMISSION CHAMBERS- THIRD FLOOR MIAMI BEACH CITY HALL - 9:00 A.M. AGENDA 1. Roll Call 2. Approval of Minutes- February 20th, 2004 Personnel Board Meeting 3. Discussion on the Personnel Board Orientation by Human Resources & Legal in April 16th, 2004 4. Election of Chair and Vice-Chairperson 5. Discussion on Fiscal Year 2004/05 Budget Development Process- Requested by Jorge M. Gonzalez, City Manager NOTE: If you have any questions concerning items on this agenda, please contact Ms, Mayra D. Buttacavoli at 305 673-7010. http:\\www.Miamibeachfl .gov To request this material in accessible format, sign language interpreters, information on access for persons with disabilities, and/or any accommodation to review any document or participate in any city-sponsored proceeding, please contact 305-604-2489 (voice), 305-673-7028 (fax) or 305-673-7218 (TTY) five days in advance to initiate your request. TTY users may also cal/711 (Florida Relay Service.) ,,,"",,,,,,,,""",",'-'C.''''.''AO,,''"'''''''''''',?'"''.A'j"fl",OJ.'-" PERSONNEL BOARD MEETING FRIDAY, April 16th, 2004 COMMISSION CHAMBERS- THIRD FLOOR MIAMI BEACH CITY HALL - 9:00 A.M. AGENDA 1. Approval of Minutes- March 19th, 2004 Personnel Board Meeting 2. Personnel Board Orientation- Ms. Jean Olin, Deputy City Attorney, representing Legal Department. 3. Discussion- Q & A's on Proposed Human Resources Budget for 2004/2005. 4. Hearing for Performance Evaluation- William Watson, Police Officer at 10:00 A.M. NOTE: If you have any questions concerning items on this agenda, please contact Ms. Mayra D. Buttacavoli at 305 673-7010. http:\\www.Miamibeachfl .gov To request this material in accessible format, sign language interpreters, information on access for persons with disabilities, and/or any accommodation to review any document or participate in any city-sponsored proceeding, please contact 305-604-2489 (voice), 305-673-7028 (fax) or 305-673-7218 (TTY) five days in advance to initiate your request. TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service.) "'Hu""IAI",,,}".CH('.r'"("~D "Tr,\".,,,,,,;.o~,,,.,.",,",, " " oj". PERSONNEL BOARD MEETING FRIDAY, May 21st, 2004 COMMISSION CHAMBERS- THIRD FLOOR MIAMI BEACH CITY HALL - 9:00 A.M. AGENDA 1. Approval of Minutes- April 16th, 2004 Personnel Board Meeting 2. Hearing for Performance Evaluation- William Watson, Police Officer at 9:30 A.M. 3. Hearing for Disciplinary Action -Barry Carroll-MSW II (Mr. Carroll requested postponement of hearing until July 16th Personnel Board meeting). 4. Approval of New Classifications & Specifications -Classified Service . Field Inspector 1- In the CIP Office . Field Inspector 11- In the CIP Office . Parking Dispatcher -Parking Department CWA CWA CWA 5. Request for Reinstatement: . Dennis Dykes . Jose Ramon Concepcion 6. Report on Status of Performance Evaluations 7. Summary of Personnel Board responsibilities per the Personnel Rules. 8. Ongoing discussion- Q & A's on Proposed Human Resources Budget for 2004/2005. NOTE: If you have any questions concerning items on this agenda. please contact Ms. Mayra D. Buttacavoli at 305 673-7010. http: \ \www.Mi ami beachfl . gov To request this material in accessible format. sign language interpreters. information on access for persons with disabilities, and/or any accommodation to review any document or participate in any city-sponsored proceeding, please contact 305-604-2489 (voice), 305-673-7028 (fax) or 305-673-7218 (TTY) five days in advance to initiate your request. TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service.) F "'"H""""',""",~"w,,,,,,,uo '1f,'M,!'[lA.l100"',,"O'O' I'.~' .,.), PERSONNEL BOARD MEETING FRIDAY, June 18th, 2004 COMMISSION CHAMBERS- THIRD FLOOR MIAMI BEACH CITY HALL - 9:00 A.M. AGENDA 1. Approval of Minutes- May 21 st, 2004 Personnel Board Meeting 2. Request for Reinstatement: . Dennis Dykes . Jose Ramon Concepcion 3. Discussion-Human Resources Department to provide Board a list of future possible functions and responsibilities of the Personnel Board. 4. Employee Member Mr. Jimmie Newton's request to place the following items on the agenda: a.) Performance Evaluations/ How and when evaluations are done? (Personnel Rule XIII, Sections 1-5) b.) Discuss the City of Miami Beach Disciplinary Process. c.) City of Miami Beach work rules attendance- guidelines for action -what is excessive absenteeism? (Found in Personnel Board Handbook) 5. Notification: Agenda of next Charter Review Board Meeting and minutes of May 20th, 2004 CRB meeting attached: Monday, June 28th, 2004 at 4:00 p.m, Mayor's Conference Room, 4th Floor, City Hall NOTE: If you have any questions concerning items on this agenda, please contact Ms. Mayra D. Buttacavoli at 305 673-7524. http:\\www.Miamibeachfl.gov To request this material in accessible format, sign language interpreters, information on access for persons with disabilities, and/or any accommodation to review any document or participate in any city-sponsored proceeding, please contact 305-604-2489 (voice), 305-673-7028 (fax) or 305-673-7218 (ITY) five days in advance to initiate your request. TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service.) . " t~\r.....t- t ~ BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANUAL REPORT FORM - PAGE 3 OF 6 BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: PLANNING BOARD CHAIRPERSON: VICTOR DIAZ CITY LIAISON: MERCY LAMAZARES, AICP DA TE OF REPORT: Jan 2004 through Jun 2004 NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD DURING THIS REPORTING PERIOD: 11 MEETING DATE AGENDA ITEMS PRELIM APPROVED DENIED DISCUSSION CONTINUED EV ALS WORKSHOPS Jan 2004 16 3 7 6 Feb 04 7 4 3 Mar 04 12 4 I 7 I Apr 04 12 3 5 4 May 04 19 5 I 4 9 4 Jun 04 18 3 11 4 Totals: 84 22 1 28 33 5 Note: Some totals may not match due to some items being removed from the Agenda at the last minute. F:\PLAN\SDRB\GENERAL\BI'MONTH.TOT " Board and Committee Bi-Annual Report Form BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: Police I Citizens Relations Committee CHAIRPERSON: Michael Finesilver CITY LIAISON: Chief Donald De Lucca NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD SINCE DECEMBER 2003: 6 ACTIVITY: Minutes of January 20. 2004 Meeting Members present: Mike Finesjlver Sidney Goldin Faye Goldin Kathy Wolfarth Claire Warren Mickey Ross Luis Norda Jonathan Beloff Robert Jenkins, FOP President Sharon Kersten Carl Zablorny A1C Raymond Martinez TOPICS: Discussion of the end of the year Crime Statistics: })art 1 Crime Comp:lrislIlI J:llluary through December '()2 vs '03 Crime TVl1e Jan. - Dec. 2002 Jan. - Dec. 2003 %Chanl!e Homicide 8 6 -25.00% Forcible Sex Offenses 82 117 42.68% Robbery 519 541 4.24% Aggravated Assault 582 615 5,67% Burglary 1471 1458 -0.88% Larceny 6786 6972 2.74% .' Auto Theft -- CRIME TOT AL= 1224 10672 1242 -- 10951 1.47% 2.61% ARREST TOT AL= 8704 Minutes of February 17. 2004 Meeting Members present: Mike Finesilver Regina Suarez Frank Kruszewski Mickey Ross Luis Norda Chief Donald De Lucca Kathy Wolfarth 9671 11.11% Claire Warren Faye Goldin Sidney Goldin George D. Castillo Asst. Chief Chuck Press Asst. Chief Ray Martinez Brad Krassner TOPICS: Presentation by Sergeant James Mahle on the use of Taser weapons. Minutes of March 16. 2004 Meeting Members present: Mike Finesilver Carl Zablotny Claire Warren Jonathan Beloff Faye Goldin Sgt. Richard Clements George Castillo Robert Jenkins, FOP Sharon Kersten Frank Kruszewski Sidney Goldin Luis Norda Officer Alex Bello Mickey Ross TOPICS: 1. Presentation by Sergeant Rick Clements and Officer Alex Bello on the Crime Prevention Program and Neighborhood Resource Officer program. 2. Discussion of having the committee meet on Friday night April 2nd to see the Entertainment District at its peak. APRIL MEETING - No meeting minutes - The April Meeting was held as a walk through the Entertainment District with Chief De Lucca, Assistant Chief Martinez and Assistant Chief Press during the peak period on the midnight shift. Minutes of Mav 18. 2004 Meeting Members present: Brad Krassner Regina Suarez Frank Kruszewski Jonathan Beloff Faye Goldin Sharon Kersten Carl Zoblotny Chief De Lucca Claire Warren Micky Ross Mike Finesilver Luis Norda Kathy Wolfarth Alan Weisberg Asst. Chief Martinez Tony Marten TOPICS: 1. Review of the Memorial Day Weekend 2004 Plan 2. Discussion of the Miami Herald Neighbors article regarding Chief De Lucca and the writing of a letter in support of the Chief. Minutes of June 15. 2004 Meeting Members present: Mike Finesjlver Mark Tamis Jerry Mandel (guest) Frank Kruszewski Faye Goldin Brad Krassner Carl Zablotny A1C Martinez Luis Norda Kathy Wolfarth Claire Warren Regina Suarez Sidney Goldin Sharon Kersten Chief De Lucca TOPICS: 1. Review of the Memorial Day Weekend 2004 After Action Report. 2. Review of the draft letter in support of the Chief on behalf of the Committee. Future Activity: July 20, 2004* April 20, 2004 November 16, 2004 August 17, 2004 *The July meeting has been cancelled. December 21,2004 FUTURE ACTIVITIES: 2004 Police/Citizen Relations Committee Meeting Schedule: January 20, 2004 February 17, 2004 March 16, 2004 April 20, 2004 May 18, 2004 June 15, 2004 July 20,2004 August17,2004 September 21, 2004 October 19, 2004 November 16, 2004 December 21, 2004 All of the above meetings will be held in the Community Room of the Miami Beach Police Department at 6:00 p.m. ,. .~ . ACCOMPLISHMENTS: . The Police/Citizen's Relations Committee provides the means for a better understanding of the policies and procedures of the Miami Beach Police Department. . The Police/Citizen's 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. BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT FORM - PAGE 1 OF 3 BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: Production Industry Council CHAIRPERSON: Lisa Cole CITY LIAISON: Dennis Leyva NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD SINCE January 2003 ACTIVITY: Discussions on Industry Incentive program and legislation for the film industry Discussion on permitting and one stop shopping - tweaking documents and made suggestions on how to make life easier for producers coming to Miami Beach. Participation in Film Florida - Hosted reception for Film Florida honoring Florida Legislation Participation with Clio Awards Page 20f 3 FUTURE ACTIVITIES More political awareness of issues regarding film industry and how it directly effects and involves City of Miami Beach Discussion and suggestions on new Talent agency de-regulation Discussion and suggestions on Fashion industry and hair and makeup issue. Need solutions Page 3 of 3 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Partnerships One Stop permitting Legislation issues and input BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT FORM - PAGE 1 OF 3 COMMISSION APPOINTED SAFETY COMMITTEE RECEIVED CITY CLERK'S DEPT. r,.)U 1 0 2004 BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: Safety Committee CHAIRPERSON: Daniel Vaisman CITY LIAISON: Ron Caplan NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD SINCE JANUARY 2004: Q By Time ACTIVITY: Conduct random Safety Inspections based on assignment of committee members to North, South and Middle Beach. Complete inspection evaluation forms for areas in questions. Submit forms to City wide Call Center for distribution to the appropriate City department for repair. . , Page 10f 3 FUTURE ACTIVITIES Continue efforts to reduce hazards in the City by conducting in depth inspection and completing hazard notices for City, State and County departments in the area of Traffic Safety, Pedestrian Safety and City Property on Miami Beach. Page 2 of 3 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Identification of missing stop bars in the South Beach section. Improved traffic flow and warnings at 41st Street and Collins Avenue. Pot holes repairs City wide. Electrical hazards identification on Lincoln Road. Repairs of North Beach sidewalk hazards. Recommended Solar Power to be used for bus bench shelter city wide if possible. ! Page 3 of 3 , . BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT FORM - PAGE 1 OF 3 BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: Scott Rakow Youth Center Advisory Board CHAIRPERSON: Lisa Austin CITY LIAISON: Ellen Vargas NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD SINCE June 2004: 8 ACTIVITY: The Youth Center Advisory Board met 8 times since January, 2004. Our efforts have concentrated on working with the City to come up with a plan for the creation of an outdoor play area for the Youth Center's after school and Saturday programs. Additionally, we are working hand in hand with the City to assist in the final design of the areas slated for renovation in the Phase II construction plan for the Youth Center. We have two new Board members, and we are now a stronger and more pro-active group than the Board has been in many years past. Page 20f 3 FUTURE ACTIVITIES The Youth Center board intends to be very involved with Phase II construction planning. The City has expressed its desire to work with the Board on final design planning and promises to expedite the construction process. We will be monitoring this progress. The board intends to follow up with the City, and work with neighborhood groups and other special interest groups to secure their cooperation in the quest for a green space for outdoor play. ~. " Page 30f3 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: We have been successful in keeping the needs of the Youth Center before the Mayor and Commission and City Manager's office. We are continuing to try to assist Youth Center personnel in their quest to create a more efficient and professional atmosphere at the facility, and help them disseminate a more positive image to the public. These efforts are ongoing, and will be a continuing priority for the board. !