LTC 043-2007 Board and Committee Bi-Annual Reports
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RECEIVED
2001 FEB 16 AM 9: itS
CITY CLERK'S OFF ICE
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
NO. LTC # 043-2007
LETTER TO COMMISSION
FROM:
Mayor David Dermer and Members of the City Commission
Jorge M. Gonzalez, City Manager () ~
February 13, 2007 tJl
TO:
DATE:
SUBJECT: Board and Committee Bi-Annual Reports
Pursuant to City Code Section 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\REP: mem
C: Robert Parcher, City Clerk
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The following Committees have not responded:
Community Development Advisory Committee
Community Relations Board
Convention Center Advisory Committee
Golf Advisory Committee
Hispanic Affairs Committee
Marine Authority
Miami Beach Commission on the Status of Women
Normandy Shores Local Government Neighborhood Improvements
Parks & Recreational Facilities Board
Production Industry Council
Public Safety Advisory Committee
Visitors and Convention Authority
BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI.ANNUAL REPORT FORM. PAGE 1 OF 1
BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: Art in Public Places (AIPP)
CHAIRPERSON: Jeremy T. Chestler
CITY LIAISON: Dennis Leyva
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD SINCE June 2006: 6 Meetings
ACTIVITY'
1. AiPP Project Manhole Covers - Selected Garren Owens
2. Started to address the issue of creating guidelines for proposals for temporary art installations.
3. AiPP Project South Pointe - The project was budgeted for $100,000 and the artist requested an
additional $150,000. The project is very behind schedule and AiPP has recommended against funding
the additional request. This item will be going to the Manager and the City Commission. t.
4. AiPP Project North Beach - Have continued discussions with Kevin Arrow, the artist, and other City
Departments and Community Boards about possibly changing the location of the work as new plans
are developed for the park. The artist is ready to start installing the piece once he knows where it will
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5. Will address the AiPP Fund and how much money is in the fund withCIP and Budget Office.
FUTURE ACTIVITIES
1. Implement guidelines for temporary art projects that are not being organized by the City.
2. Entrance to Mid-Beach and 415 Street for additional installation of halos and street lights.
3. Implementation Maintenance & Restoration Program
4. AiPP light project on Ocean Drive for lt1e Super Bowl.
5. GEO Project at 7'" Street Garage
6. Oversee progress of Altos del Mar Sculpture Park.
7. Discuss possible future projects for the City - art lighting, artistic streelscape, lighting of gateways to
lt1e City (bridges and causeways).
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
1. Selection of artists for Manhole Covers
2. Making recommendation to deny the change order by Paul Fullerton for more money.
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Beach Preservation Committee BI-ANNUAL REPORT
City liaison:
Jordanna Rubin
City Staff:
Lisa Botero
Janean Maldonado
Environmental Manager
Environmental Specialist
Environmental Coordinator
Meetings Since July 2006:
7
Jonathan Kroner and Matthew Krieger, Co-Chairs.
Sherry Roberts, Secretary.
Members: Claire Callen, Ana Cordero, Michael Finesilver, Christian Folland, Matthew Krieger
and Jonathan Kroner.
Steven Boucher
T J Marshal
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Michelle Kohler
Visitors, Guests and Advisors
Boucher Bros.
Surfrider Foundation
Ocean Side Resort, Inc" Resident
Activities/Items Discussed Durina First Six Months 2006
Debris-General Debris continues to be a key theme for this Board.
The board views its role as a general monster and to recommend a an appropriate balance
between commercial uses (concerts, exhibitions etc.)and traditional beach uses (Sun and
swim). The Board encourages greater use of the sand sifter. In particular, that commercial
users [be encouragedlrequired] to sift [pay for sifting]following their events. Janean-do I have
this right?
Debris-Glass Glass containers continue as a safety and litter problem. The board
continues to encourage sharper enforcement against persons with glass containers.
Debris-Straws and Cigarette Butts Plastic straws and cigarette butts accumulate since they
fall through the existing sifters.
Debris-Dogs: Notwithstanding the best efforts of the Woof Patrol, dog debris continues to be
a concern of this Board. A pilot program is under way at . The Board consensus is that
enforcement against dogs on the beach and against dog owners who fail to clean up their pets'
messes on the beach walk and the boardwalk.
Sand Dunes
. Dune Ordinance. It was recognized that the sand fences from 5th_15th Streets had helped
dune health. Importance of dune education recognized.
. City representatives advise us there were _ nests of turtles and their locations.
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Sand Renourishment and replacement. The sand piled from 21st St. to _ is not a dune on
steroids, The city received the sand from developers removing it from construction sites. It will
be spread out in _ , following the tourist season. Board consensus on sand --More is better.
Security The board understands the private contractors have been or will be replaced.
Traffic-Bicycles, Pedestrians, Signage:
Beach walk is a victim of its own overwhelming success, The board continued to receive
reports and to monitor beach walk and boardwalk traffic issues,
Turtle Protection Ordinance. The newly adopted ordinance has been in effect since _
the board was not made aware of any issues in its enforcement.
Miscellaneous
Lifeguard stands: Following last year's storms, The Ober cool stands that used to serve as high
fashion backdrops seen throughout the world of the glamorous and well-heeled have been
replaced with more prosaic stands. The board agrees with the [design preservation??] that hip
is still key to our identity. We would encourage the replacement of the current stands.
CMB Field Monitor: The Beach monitor is a stranger to this Board, We would like to meet him.
Cleanliness Assessments. The City's cleanliness assessments were explained to the
committee as a way the CMB assesses and improves its own services. The Board would
encourage a general beach education plan that promotes respect for the beach, environmental
education, product (litter source) reduction, and enforcement
Homeless: Beach living and the homeless do not mix well. Problems include: debris, personal
bathing in showers, use (or not) of public restrooms, bottles alcohol and drug and perceived risk
of crime.
Future Activities
Sand Renourishment and Replacement, and Dunes
Further, this Board, in agreement with the State of Florida and the Army Corps of Engineers,
continues to recognize that sand replenishment and dune maintenance and preservation are
essential to public safety as a barrier during wind and storm events as well as for ecological and
aesthetic purposes.
Debris
Sand quality matters as much as quantity. The Board will continue to focus on beach health,
safety and aesthetics as they are adversely impacted by dogs, glass, straws and cigarette butts.
The Board would encourage the city to develop guidelines for special events permits, which
would include an environmental form. The Board suggests communication with Beach
standards organizations such as "Dr. Beach" to develop standards.
Events
Major events (Polo, for example) are enjoyed by many and also conflict with traditional uses of
the beach. The board envisions giving greater attention to these nontraditional uses.
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Public $'afety and Security
Limited police and security resources and conflicting goals (for example, public safety versus
harassment of tourists with open containers and bottles) make enforcement of municipal and
county ordinances an issue which will require greater attention from this Board.
Traffic-Bicycles, Pedestrians, Pets, Golf Carts and Signage
Success breeds its own challenges for commuting cyclists, recreational walkers and joggers,
vendors' vehicles, pets on long leashes and off-leash... All of these often conflicting uses
continue to commingle in a way that will require greater attention from this Board,
Accomplishments
The Board's key accomplishment was to serve as witness to city staff accomplishing their
respective responsibilities in the most professional manner. These included:
. Turtle Protection Ordinance,
. Support of native and endangered plantings, and
. Environmental Education and Outreach.
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The Beautification Committee monitors the overall aesthetic of the City of Miami Beach, its
business, residences, public spaces and patron establishments They shall make
recommendations to elected officials such as the Mayor and Commission, as well as advising
and directly coordinating tasks and issue resolutions with top Administration Staff such as a
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.
BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: Beautification Committee
CHAIRPERSON: Elizabeth Resnick
CITY LIAISON: 10hn.Oldenburg, Porks & Recreation - Assistant Director
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD SINCE June 2006: 5
Dates: 07/19/06 9/21/06 10/19/06 11/16/06and 12/04/06.
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FUTURE ACTIVITIES:
Future activities for the Beautification Committee includes:
. Nominate and elect properties for the 2007 Annual Beautification Awards (An
awards event that celebrates and recognizes beautification efforts by local properties
whose uses may include commercial, multifamily residential [apartment/condominium
buildings with more than four individual units], and not for profit non-public
properties).
. Work with the Parks and Recreation Department to evaluate shade structure
o ortunities for Ia rounds within Ci arks.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
. Assist the City Manager in the election of the design for the Holiday Lighting citywide
for the 2006 Holiday Season.
. Assist the Parks and Recreation Department/Greenspace Management Division in the
selection of the Natural Hanging Flower Baskets to be installed on along 41" Street.
. Election of the 2006 Annual Beautification Awards to be awarded in February 2007
Commission Meetinq
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BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME:
ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
CHAIRPERSON:
JASON LOEB
CITY LIAISON:
ANTOINETTE STOHL, Secretary to the Board
DATE OF REPORT: Jul2006 through Dec 2006
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD DURING THIS REPORTING PERIOD: 6
MEETING
DATE
AGENDA
ITEMS
PRELIM
APPROVED DENIED DISCUSSION CONTINUED EV ALS WORKSHOPS
Jul7 18 10 8
Aug4 17 12 2 3
Sep 8 15 10 5
Oct 6 12 8 2 2
Nov 1 10 6 2 2
Dec 8 17 13 4
Totals: 89 59 2 4 24
Note: Some totals may not match due to some items being removed from the Agenda at the last minute.
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BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME:
FLOOD PLAIN MANAGEMENT BOARD
CHAIRPERSON:
JASON LOEB
CITY LIAISON:
ANTOINETTE STOHL, Secretary to the Board
DATE OF REPORT: Jul2006 through Dee 2006
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
Jul7 I I
Aug4 1 1
Sep 8 I I
Oct 2 2
Nov
Dee
Totals: 5 4 I
Note: Some totals may not match due to some items being removed from the Agenda at the last minute.
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BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME:
SINGLE F AMIL Y RESIDENTIAL REVIEW PANEL
CHAIRPERSON:
ROTATES
CITY LIAISON:
THOMAS R. MOONEY, AICP
DATE OF REPORT: Jul 2006 through Dee 2006
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD DURING THIS REPORTING PERIOD: 1 *
* Board only meets as required,
MEETING
DATE
AGENDA
ITEMS
PRELIM
APPROVED DENIED DISCUSSION CONTINUED EV ALS WORKSHOPS
Jul 0
Aug 0
Sep 0
Oet 27 I I
Nov 0
Dee 0
Totals: I I
Note: Some totals may not match due to some items being removed from the Agenda at the last minute.
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BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: Budget Advisory Committee
CHAIRPERSON: Jeryl (Deede) Weithorn
CITY LIAISON: Jose Cruz
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD SINCE June 2006: 6
ACTIVITY:
6/13/06 Meeting Agenda:
. Building FY 2006/07 Proposed Budget
. CIP FY 2006/07 Proposed Budget
. Neighborhood Services/Code Compliance FY 2006/07 Proposed Budget
6/22/06 Meeting Agenda:
. Parks & Recreation FY 2006/07 Proposed Budget
. Public Works FY 2006/07 Proposed Budget
. Information and Communications Technology Governance and Funding FY 2006/07
General Fund U date
7/6/06 Meeting Agenda:
Discuss any comments on the material that was e-mailed for the June 22nd BAC
meeting:
Item A. Parks & Recreation FY 2006/07 Proposed Budget
Item B. Public Works FY 2006/07 Proposed Budget
Item C, Information and Communications Technolo Governance and Fundin
7/25/06 Meeting Agenda:
. City Attorney FY 2006/07 Proposed Budget
. Fleet Management FY 2006/07 Proposed Budget
. Parkin FY 2006/07 Pro osed Bud et
8/22/06 Meeting Agenda:
. FY 2006/07 Proposed General Fund Budget
. Review Financial Policies to be a roved b the Cit Commission in Se tember
10/24/06 Meeting Agenda:
. Update on Union negotiations
. Discuss Water & Sewer pass-thru increase from the County
. Discuss future projects for BAC
. Elect Vice-Chair erson
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FUTURE ACTIVITIES
Continue to look at long term budget impact items such as union contracts, analyzing
revenue and expenses to determine if everyone is paying their fair share, pension
issues, etc,
Review and comment on annual financial statements and uarterl financial results.
Continue to monitor and work with the IT department on technology cost issues and
other IT ro rams, necessa .
Review medical insurance ro rams and their effects on the bud et.
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Work with the Commission on their re uest for SAC reviews,
Respond to and work with the community and the SAC members on financial issues
brou ht to the Committee.
Continue to work with the administration on the 5- ear bud et.
Develop recommendations of City fiscal policies to be adopted as well as integration of
those policies with budget.
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ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Review and commented on the bud et.
Observed union negotiations process, reviewed long term budget of unions requests,
revisited the im act as ro osals chan ed,
Looked at the City's trend for expenses and what was necessary to be in line with future
revenue.
Develo ed initial fiscal olicies for resentation to Commission.
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BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: Cultural Arts Council
CHAIRPERSON: Ada L1erandi (until 12/06)/ Gail Thompson
CITY LIAISON: Gary Farmer
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD SINCE June 2006: 5
ACTIVITY:
Elected Gail L. Thomoson Chair and Merle Weiss Vice Chair
ADDroved revised 06/07 Budaet.
Contracted with Arts for Learninq/Miami to orovide arts education oroqrams in six
additional oreschools, all Miami Beach elementary, middle and hiqh schools, and for
after-school arts classes in three citv oarks.
Aooroved new recommended discount rental rates for the Colonv and Bvron Carlvle
Theaters.
Aooroved 06/07 Marketinq Plan develooed bv Communications Office and CAC
Marketinq Task Force.
Convened reqular meetinqs of the Marketinq, Grants and Facilities Task Forces and
of the Nominatinq Committee: Nominatinq Committee recommended 9 candidates for
3 vacancies and 3 reaooointments.
Reviewed cultural qrants forms and orocesses and adooted imorovements.
Aareed to soonsor "SLEEPLESS NIGHT" event in Fall 2007,
Marketed cultural events and activities throuqh web site. oress releases. weeklv e-
blasts. taxi and bus ads. billboards and newspaper ads,
Adopted "Performance and Exhibition Scorecards" to review cultural offerinqs of
qrantees.
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FUTURE ACTIVITIES
Commence 2007/2008 cultural grants orientation, application and panel review
processes.
Continue to review and improve the existing cultural grants program to achieve
maximum benefit for residents and visitors,
Continue to monitor and improve CAC marketing campaign in conjunction with
Communications Office.
Take lead role in promotion and presentation of SLEEPLESS NIGHT, the all-night,
free cultural open house scheduled for November 3, 2007,
Continue to monitor and improve operations at Colony and Byron Carlyle Theaters.
Survey audiences (in conjunction with GMCVB) at cultural events to gauge response
and determine future direction.
Process and leverage information in Arts Economic Impact Study,
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ACCOMPLISHMENTS
See "Activities" above.
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Debarment Committee
BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME:
Debarment Committee
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CHAIRPERSON: David Weider
CITY LIAISON:
Gus Lopez
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD SINCE June 2006:
ACTIVITY:
None
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BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME:
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
CHAIRPERSON:
PETER CHEV ALlER
CITY LIAISON:
THOMAS R. MOONEY, AICP
DATE OF REPORT: Jul2006 through Dee 2006
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD DURING THIS REPORTING PERIOD: 6
MEETING AGENDA PRELIMINARY
DATE ITEMS APPROVED DENIED DISCUSSED CONTINUED REVIEWS WORKSHOPS
Julll 17 9 4 4
Jul27 I I
Aug There was no meeting in August 2006
Sep 5 17 8 I 8
Oct 3 10 8 I 1
Nov7 16 8 2 6
Dec 5 18 11 1 6
Totals: 66 38 1 4 23
Note: Some totals may not match due to some items being removed from the Agenda at the last minute.
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BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: Disability Access Committee
CHAIRPERSON: Rabbi Solomon Schiff
CITY LIAISON: Heidi Johnson-Wriqht. ADA Coordinator
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD SINCE June 2006: 5
ACTIVITIES.
We discussed various projects and streetscape improvements.
Reviewed proposed grant application that included staff training; real time captioning
for televised commission meetings: sign language interpreters: advertising and ADA
grievance policy ads,
We discussed the white cane law and had a committee member make several
presentations to the MBPD.
Discussed need for bus stop accessibility in various places in the city,
We reviewed NOD Accessible America Contest application.
Heard reports on the beach wheel chairs acquired by the city, available at Ocean
Rescue offices at 10th Street and Ocean Drive,
We heard reports on the city's Telephone Reassurance Program which is available
for elderly persons and persons with special needs.
FUTURE ACTIVITIES
We will continue to monitor these and many other issues, so that we can bring
fulfillment to our desire and commitment to make the city of Miami Beach, totally
accessible and available to all people despite any handicaps or disabilities they may
have.
A field trip through the city's facilities and properties led by Property Management
staff would be a good activity this calendar year.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Reviewed plans for and provided input on the multi-purpose facility building.
Provided input on audible pedestrian signals. FDOT will be placing an audible
pedestrian signal at the corner of Lincoln and Alton roads. Other locations are being
studied.
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BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: Fine Arts Board
CHAIRPERSON: George Neary
CITY LIAISON: Gary Farmer
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD SINCE June 2006: 4
ACTIVITY:
Worked in coniunction with North Beach Development Corp, to plan the 2007 Miami
Beach Festival of the Arts
Selected Annamaria Windisch Hunt as 2007 Poster Artist
Welcomed new member Elaine Roden
Reviewed and selected (,iuried") exhibitors for 2007 Festival
Participated in GMCVB Booth at Art Miami to Promote 2007 Festival
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FUTURE ACTIVITIES
Work with North Beach Development Corp to present the 2007 Miami Beach Festival
of the Arts and related events on February 10 and 11, 2007, on Ocean Terrace.
Host Poster Unveiling Event with the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce
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ACCOMPLISHMENTS'
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BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: General Obligation Bond Oversight Committee
CHAIRPERSON: Mayor David Dermer
CITY LIAISON: Jorge E. Chartrand, CIP Office Director
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD SINCE June 2006 five (5)
ACTIVITY:
· Monthly meetings are held and televised on MBTV, as well as simulcast on the
internet
· Status report on projects under General Obligation Bond programs are presented
· The public is invited to make inquiries and engage in public discussion
· Funding recommendations and/or appropriations are discussed
· Recommendations from the Committee are brought to the City Commission for
consideration
· 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 General
Obligation Bond programs
Continued streamlining of the agenda preparation process including email distribution
of the agenda to Committee Members prior to meetings
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
The Committee provides continual oversight and review of all projects funded by the
1999 General Obligation Bond and the 2004 Miami-Dade County General Obligation
Bond
The Committee continues to analyze the status of each project and offer
recommendations on olic issues and fundin a ro riations. cont.
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In July 2006, the CIP Office coordinated with the Committee to re-organize the
schedule of monthly meetings, Each meeting now focuses on specific information,
either dealing with a geographic area, managing office or other topic as requested by
the Committee,
Advertising of the GOBOC meetings has been enhanced, as email notification
through "Constant Contact" was employed, resulting in more community involvement
at the meetings,
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BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME:
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NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD SINCE June 2006:
4
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CITY LIAISON:
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Leslie Rosenfeld
ACTIVITY:
Drafting of an Educational Compact
Legislative Education issues
Bike Path involvement
63fU Street flyover
FUTURE ACTIVITIES
Continue to work on Education Compact
Continue to work on legislative issues
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
63fU Street flvover - moved start construction date to after end of school year
63fU Street flvover- ensured that draw bridae durina boat show is onlv open from
10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m, to decrease traffic conaestion and transport of children to and
from school
Aaenda books purchased bv CMG and Commission for all feeder pattern schools
Meetinas with school principals for education compact in draft format
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BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME:
Committee
on
the
Homeless
CHAIRPERSON: Juan Rojas
CITY LIAISON: Maria Ruiz
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD SINCE June 2006: 4
ACTIVITY:
The Committee met to discuss a variety of issues includinq: 1) the business outreach
Initiative: 2) faith providers' reports: 3) the enqaqement of other potential homeless
Providers: and 4) status updates on current City initiatives and services.
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FUTURE ACTIVITIES
The Committee anticipates: 1) continuing to meet with potential providers; 2)
Further engage the faith community in providing coordinating services to the
Homeless in our City; and 3) explore improved coordination with other
Continuum of Care providers.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
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The Committee has established a rapport with faith providers in the City as well as
Been fullv briefed on all homeless-related issues and initiatives includinQ the
Business and faith outreach efforts. The Committee participated in the review of
The homeless services brochure and stressed the importance of data collection
ReQardinQ all homeless issues includinQ services,
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BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME:
Committee
on
the
Homeless
CHAIRPERSON: Juan Rojas
CITY LIAISON: Maria Ruiz
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD SINCE June 2006: 4
ACTIVITY:
The Committee met to discuss a variety of issues includino: 1) the business outreach
Initiative: 2) faith providers' reports; 3) the enoaoement of other potential homeless
Providers: and 4) status updates on current City initiatives and services.
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FUTURE ACTIVITIES
The Committee anticipates: 1) continuing to meet with potential providers; 2)
Further engage the faith community in providing coordinating services to the
Homeless in our City; and 3) explore improved coordination with other
Continuum of Care providers,
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ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
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The Committee has established a rapport with faith providers in the City as well as
Been fully briefed on all homeless-related issues and initiatives includinq the
Business and faith outreach efforts, The Committee participated in the review of
The homeless services brochure and stressed the importance of data collection
Reqardinq all homeless issues includinq services.
The Chronically Homeless in Miami Beach
We hove identified 497
chronically homeless
individuals who hove
spent at least some time in
our City in the post 6
months,
. 436 Males
. 61 Females
The 497 chronically homeless individuals hove hod 0 cumulative of 3,525 contacts
since October 2003 or on overage of 7.09 contacts per person,
Of these 497 people:
· 104 (21 %) hove been placed in shelter by the City of Miami Beach at
least once since October 2003
. 75 (15%) hove signed Refusal of Services forms
. 426 (86%) are unable to demonstrate prior housing in our City
. 70 (14%) are able to demonstrate prior housing in our City
A review of police records indicates that our chronic homeless population has significant
criminal activity:
~ 376 (76%) hove been arrested for misdemeanor crimes
~ 216 (43%) hove been arrested for felony crimes
The majority of misdemeanor arrests relate to alcohol, trespassing, panhandling and
petit theft crimes.
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BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME:
HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD
CHAIRPERSON:
RANDALL ROBINSON, JR.
CITY LIAISON:
THOMAS R. MOONEY, AICP
DATE OF REPORT: Jul2006 through Dee 2006
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD DURING THIS REPORTING PERIOD: 7
MEETING
DATE
AGENDA
ITEMS
PRELIM
APPROVED DENIED DISCUSSION CONTINUED EV ALS WORKSHOPS
Julll 17 9 4 4
Jul27 1 1
Aug8 18 12 1 5
Sep 12 14 6 2 6
Oct 10 16 9 3 4
Nov 14 13 6 2 5
Dee 12 21 16 5
Totals: 100 59 1 11 29
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HEALTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE
BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: Health Advisory Committee
CHAIRPERSON: Kathryn Abbate
CITY LIAISON: Cliff Leonard
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NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD SINCE January 2006: 0
ACTIVITY:
This committee has not met this year. The code provides that the chairman of South
Shore hospital is a perpetual member to the HAC. South Shore hospital is not
longer in business,
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FUTURE ACTIVITIES
Review to the City's Legal Department to determine what action needs to be taken
due to South Shores Closing and scheduling of general meeting with remaining
committee members.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
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BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: HEALTH FACILITIES AUTHORITY
CHAIRPERSON: COMMISSIONER SAUL GROSS
CITY LIAISON: PATRICIA D. WALKER
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD SINCE June 2006:
ACTIVITY:
NO MEETINGS SINCE JUNE 2006
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Submitted:
BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME:
LOAN REVIEW COMMITTEE
CHAIRPERSON:
Dr. Barrv Ragone
CITY LIAISON:
Edward Barberio
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD SINCE June 2006: 6
ACTIVITY:
The Committee continues to focus its efforts on providing their experience and insight to the
City for decisions regarding the development and execution of affordable housing projects and
activities.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
The final distribution of $367,613 NOFA was approved Of this amount $200,000 went to the
Housing Authority of The City of Miami as they have received their pending loan with the
balance of$167,617 going to the MBCDC.
The committee recommended that the city commission fund the Scattered Site Homeownership
Program proposed by MBCDC in the amount of$615,433.00 in accordance with SHIP Program
requirements,
The Committee approved language to be included in the report to express the Committees belief
that affordable and workforce housing should be addressed as priority for the city
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FUTURE ACTIVITIES:
THE COMMITTEE WISHES TO ENCOURAGE THE DEVELOPMENT OF
WORKFORCE/AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
SOME SUGGESTIONS;
CREATE SUEST ANTIAL VALUE INCENTIVES FOR DEVELOPERS AND BUSINESSES TO
P ARTICIP A TE AS THEY WILL PROVE TO BE THE KEY TO ANY SUCCESS IN THIS AREA.
. INCREASE COMMUNICATION BETWEEN THE COUNTY AND THE CITY TO ENSURE THAT
ALL FUNDERS ARE WORKING TOWARDS THE SAME HOUSING GOALS
. CITY TO BE URGED TO CREATE SET UP A FUND FOR AN INDIVIDUAL HOUSING
DEVELOPMENT ACCOUNT (IDA)IN THE FORM OF A PAYROLL DEDUCTION WITH CITY
PARTICIPATION
. ENCOURAGE THE COMBINATION OF A POOL OF WILLING LENDERS TO CREATE LOWER
INTEREST RATE OWNERSHIP LOANS FOR CITY EMPLOYEES
. CITY TO CREATE A "WORKFORCE/ AFFORABLE DEDICATED HOUSING LIASON" TO
COORDINATE THE DEVELOPMENT OF WORKFORCE/AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN THE CITY
. P ARTICIP A TION IN THE COMMUNITY WORFORCE HOUSING INITIATIVE PROGRAM
(CWHIP)
. ORGANIZED SUPPORT OF STATE LEGISLATIVE EFFORTS THAT FUTHER THESE GOALS
. BUILDING PERMIT PROCESS FOR PROJECTS CONTAINING WORKFORCE/AFFORDABLE
HOUSING UNITS TO BE EXPEDITED BY ONE REVIEWER PER DISCIPLINE WITH SHORT
TIME FRAMES FROM REVIEW TO PERMITTING
. EXPEDITE PERMIT APPROVALS FOR DERM, W ASA BY WORKING TITH THE COUNTY TO
THIS END
. CONSIDER POOL FUNDING THAT WILL BLEND DOWN INTEREST RATES
. ENCOURAGE DESIGN FEA TURES THAT CREATE UNITS AND ANENITIES ATTRACTIVE TO
WORKFORCE AND HIGHER INCOME FAMILIES WHILE INCORPORATING AFFORDABLE
HOUSING UNITS
. REDUCTION AND/OR ELIMINATION OF IMPACT AND PARKING FEES FOR DEVELOPERS
THAT CREA TE WORKFORCE/AFFORDABLE HOUSING
. INVOLVEMENT OF THE WHOLE COMMUNITY IN THE PROCESS, TO PROMOTE THE
DEVELOPMENT OF MIXED USE HOUSING. THIS SHOULD REFLECT NEIGHBORHOOD
REVIT ALIZA TIONGOALS INCORPORATING COMMERCIAL AND COMMUNITY USED+
. ESTABLISHMENT OF TAX BENEFITS FOR OWNERS TO MAINTAIN A STOCK OF
AFFORDABLE RENTAL UNITS, THE CREATION OF A LAND TRUST
. THE COMMITTEE ENCOURAGES THE DEVELOPMENT OF STRATEGIES DESIGNED TO
PROMOTE MIXED USE DEVELOPMENTS AS WELL AS TRANSIT FOCUSED DEVELOPMENT
. A "FAST TRACK" WORKFORCE HOUSING LIASON IN THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT
. MILLAGE AND TAX INCENTIVES FOR OWNERS AND DEVELOPERS OF
WORKFORCE/AFFORDABLE HOUSING
. WHENEVER POSSIBLE TO ALLOW THE USE OF AVAILABLE FUNDS FOR HARD COST, AS
WELL AS SOFT COST ITEMS, SUCH AS HURRICANE HARDENING OF WINDOWS, DOORS,
ROOFS. CLOSING COSTS.
. DECENTRALIZE WORKFORCE UNIT OWNERSHIP
. CREATE SMALL GEOGRAPHIC ENTERPRIZE ZONES FOR HOUSING, SOMETIMES
ENCOMP ASING ONE OR TWO BUILDINGS OR EVAN INDIVIDUAL UNITS.
The Committee plans to meet monthly or as required for the remainder of the year.
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BOARD or COMMITTEE NAME:
PERSONNEl BOARD
CHAIRPERSON:
Diane Downs
CITY L1ASON:
Moyra D. Buttacavoli
Director
Humon Resources and Risk Monagement
Period Covering:
July 2006-December 2006
Activities:
The Personnel Board has not met during the period of July 2006 to December
2006. The Board has 3 vaconcies ond no new appointments were mode during this
period.
Future Activities:
. Monitor Performance Evaluation Report ond post due evoluations
. Approve New Job Specifications
. Discuss Employee Pin Party
· Hove outhority to require performance of 011 personnel procedures and operations
specified or contemploted by Article IV, Civil Service System, of the Related Laws, or
the Personnel Rules.
. Approve the budget request for the Department of Human Resources.
· Approve or disapprove or amend, in accordonce with section 14 of Article IV of the
Related Laws, the Personnel Rules ond amendments thereto.
. Approve or disapprove or amend the c1assificotion pion, class specification and
requirements to be met by applicants for competitive examinations as provided in
section 10D of Article IV of the Reloted Laws.
. Hear appeals, make investigations and review administrative interpretations of the
Personnel Rules, and direct administrative action consistent with its findings.
. Have the right, by resolution odopted by the favorable vote of at leost four voting
members, to remove the Director of Human Resources. The Director of Human
Resources shall be appointed by the city manager by ond with the consent of the
Personnel Board.
. Have the right to investigate discrimination allegations as set forth in section 3 of
Rule I of the Personnel Rules. .
. Conduct reinstotement heorings os set forth in section 4 of Rule V of the Personnel
Rules.
Vv'e ore C0mmir,('KIlc providing excellent public seivico and sofer}' 10 eii who liv<~, ."..,'ork. ond pic)' in our 'Iibron.'. tropical, hisioric cornmuniti'
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. Heor performance evoluotion appeals os set forth in section 3 of Rule XIII of the
Personnel Rules.
· Approve or disapprove physicol and medicol standards as set forth in Rule XVI of
the Personnel Rules.
VVe ore committed to providjng excelient publiC service ':'lnd safely '0 011 who live, \1;0'-/:', and play in OUf' vibranl. tropicol. hisloric communil~'
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BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME:
PLANNING BOARD
CHAIRPERSON:
VICTOR DIAZ
CITY LIAISON:
MERCY LAMAZARES, AICP
DATE OF REPORT: Jul2006 through Dec 2006
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD DURING THIS REPORTING PERIOD: 6
MEETING
DATE
AGENDA
ITEMS
PRELIM
APPROVED DENIED DISCUSSION CONTINUED EV ALS WORKSHOPS
Jul 25 8 4 1 1 2
Aug 22 9 6 3
Sep 26 8 4 3 1
Oct 24 17 8 5 4
Nov 28 18 9 2 7
Dee 19 12 6 6
Totals: 72 37 1 14 20
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BOARDS AND COMMITTEE BI-ANNUAL REPORT FORM
BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: Police - Citizens Relations Committee
CHAIRPERSON:
CITY LIAISON:
Carl Zablotny
Chief Donald De Lucca
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD SINCE June 2006: 5
ACTIVITY:
Minutes of Julv 18. 2006 MeetinQ
Members present: Sharon Kersten
Jack Benveniste
Kathy Wolfarth
Sidney Goldin
Mark Tamis
Chief De Lucca
Mike Finesilver
Robin Jacobs
Faye Goldin
Julian Linares
Major Vazquez
Discussion: Presentation by the SWAT Team. The Special Response Team's
primary function is to serve as the Miami Beach Police Department's tactical unit for
serving high risk arrest and search warrants. Members train monthly to hone their skills
in a variety of tactical scenarios and the use of numerous specialized weapons and
devices.
Minutes of September 19. 2006 MeetinQ
Members present: Jonathan Beloff
Mike Finesilver
Sharon Kersten
Mark Tamis
M. Ronald Krongold
NC Ray Martinez
Luis Norda
Jack Benveniste
Carl Zablotny
Robin Jacobs
Robert Jenkins - FOP
Regina Suarez
Discussion: The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies,
Inc. (CALEA), and the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation (CFA),
conduct an ins ection of the Miami Beach Police De artment eve three ears to certi
that the MBPD is meeting the requirements for re-accredited status. The Re-
Accreditation program requires police agencies to comply with standards that address
police department policies and procedures, administration, operations, and support
services. Accreditation ensures strict compliance the highest standards possible in law
enforcement.
Minutes of October 17. 2006 MeetinQ
Members present: Carl Zablotny
Beverly Aberbach
Jack Benveniste
Kathy Wolfarth
Sidney Goldin
Regina Suarez
Julian Linares
Claire Warren
Robin Jacobs
Mike Finesilver
Faye Goldin
Luis Norda
Jerry Mandel
Discussion: The MBPD holiday patrol enhancement plan utilizes
additional officers (both in uniform and undercover) to actively patrol the City's
business districts. This includes added coverage during peak periods on Lincoln
Road, Washington Avenue, Collins Avenue, 41st Street and 71st Street.
Minutes of November 21. 2006 MeetinQ
Members present: Claire Warren
Jonathan Beloff
Kathy Wolfarth
Sidney Goldin
Carl Zablotny
Captain Jenny Elmore
Sgt. Hyok Chong
Alan Weisberg
Beverly Aberback
Faye Goldin
Robin Jacobs
Officer Robert Jenkins, FOP
Sgt. Jerome Berrian
Mike Finesilver
Discussion: Captain Elmore gave a brief overview of the activities of the City
Center RDA Officers. Sgt. Berrian spoke about the specifics and inner workings of the
City Center RDA. This included a short history of the redevelopment area, the funding
source, the purpose of creating a defined City Center RDA and the different City
Departments that playa role in the revitalization of the City Center RDA. A summary of
the RDA Officers duties and how these vary from a regular patrol Officer's duties was
given. Several committee members voiced their concerns regarding traffic problems
throughout the City and specifically the school zones at 14th and Pennsylvania and 40th
and Pinetree Drive.
Minutes of December 19. 2006 MeetinQ
Members present: Carl Zablotny
Claire Warren
Sharon Kersten
Mike Finesilver
Faye Goldin
Tony Marten
Jack Benveniste
Robin Jacobs
Beverly Aberbach
Sidney Goldin
Julian Linares
John DiCenso
Discussion Topics:
1, Superbowl planning and preparations
2. New Years Eve Special Events
3. 63rd Street Bridge Construction Project
4. Traffic crashes at the intersections of Pennsylvania and 15th & 16th
Streets
FUTURE ACTIVITIES
POLICE/CITIZENS RELATIONS COMMITTEE 2007 CALENDAR
January 16, 2007
February 20, 2007
March 20, 2007
April 17, 2007
May 15, 2007
June 19,2007
July 17, 2007
August 21, 2007
September 18, 2007
October 16, 2007
November 20,2007
December 18, 2007
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.
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NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD SINCE June 2006: I D
ACTIVITY:
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JULY THROUGH DECEMBER 2006
BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: TRANSPORTATION & PARKING
CHAIRPERSON: ALAN FISHMAN
CITY LIAISON: SAUL FRANCES
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD SINCE JULY 01, 2006: FIVE (5)
ACTIVITY:
August 7, 2006:
. Status Report Items:
1. Update on Parking Lot at 137/139 Washington Ave & Issues with FPL - By Hiram
Siaba, CIP (Requested by E. Brigham)
2. Update on the Outcome of Community Meetings Regarding the South Pointe Park
Parking Structure - By Tim Hemstreet, Assistant City Manager (Requested by E.
Brigham)
3. Update on Sub-Committee Meeting on Vehicles for Hire (Pedicabs) - By Alan
Fishman, Chair
4. Parking Status Report (May 2006)
September 11, 2006:
. Presentation - sth Street from West Avenue to Collins Avenue - By Ana Arvelo, Florida
Department of Transportation (FOOT)
. Status Report Items
1. Parking Status Report (June 2006)
October 9, 2006:
. Discussion on The Miami Herald Parking Lot Development (Requested by M. Benson) _
By Kevin Crowder, Director of Economic Development
. Proposed Ordinance: Increasing Parking Impact Fee - By Richard Lorber, Planning
Department
. Coastal Communities Master Plan (CCMP) - By The Corradino Group
. Coastal Communities Transit Study (CCTS) - By Center for Urban Transportation
Research (CUTR)
October 30, 2006: SPECIAL MEETING
. Miami-Dade Transit (MDT)
. Pedicab Ordinance Review
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. Second Quarterly Report - Miami-Dade Transit (MDT)
. Short and Long Term Recommendations in Selected Intersections and Corridors of
Miami Beach - Public Works, Transportation Division (deferred)
. Bicycle Master Plan - By Public Works, Transportation Division (
. Status Report Items
1. Parkina Status ReDort (Julv 2006)
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
August 7, 2006:
UDdate on Parkina Lot -137/139 Washinaton Ave:
. Confirmation of project completion given by Hiram Siaba, CIP, but issues remaining
with FPL in relocating anchors in alley - relocation will begin 8-11-06, allowing lot to
open.
UDdate on Outcome of Communitv Meetina Reaardina the South Pointe Park Parkina Structure
. Commission voted against underground parking in South Pointe Park
. Outcome of community meeting - only one (1) person in favor of looking at
underground parking; 40-50 people against any type of underground parking structure
within park
. Working on resutfacing projects/parking lots for compliancy at:
1. 8E lot (4141 Alton Road)
2. Shane Watersports Center (sutface lot)
3. P-Iot (19th/Convention Center Drive)
UDdate on Sub-committee Meetinll on Vehicles for Hire (Pedicabs)
. Meeting held and possibility of up to four (4) vendors to provide service.
. Recommendation: City to post public notice for license application.
. Recommendation of posting the following on pedicabs: Hotline number; rates; name &
phone number of pedicab owner.
. Restrictions:
1. $1,000,000.00 of liability insurance
2. No advertisement
3. No food/beverage sales
4. No flashing lights
5. Charge by block
6. Sign stating who they are and how to reach them/MB hotline number
7. Staged only where taxicabs are
8. Under age 16, must have helmet
9. Helmets must be sanitized after each use
Other Business:
. M. Benson asked for future addressing of transportation system called The Wright Bus,
contracted in Las Vegas and Colorado and may be acceptable for Miami Beach.
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September 11, 2006:
Presentation 51h Street from West Avenue to Collins Avenue
Recommendations:
1. Provide a 2-step pedestrian crossing at intersection of Michigan Avenue and
Jefferson Avenue, as well as a protected-only left turn phase for eastbound and
westbound left turn movements. A 2-step pedestrian crossing would allow the side
street minimum green time to be reduced in order to accommodate the protected
only phase without reducing green time along SR A1A. This in turn, would
eliminate the limited visibility for left turners as a result of the permissive left turn
phase.
2. Close full median opening at Euclid Avenue, Since this avenue is used as a primary
means of travel during emergency response, the use of a mountable curb is being
proposed in lieu of standard curb and gutter in order to provide access to
emergency vehicles when needed.
In addition to above: City requested to add a 4' dedicated bicycle lane along both sides
of project corridor beginning of Lenox Avenue and terminating at Collins Avenue. In
order to achieve the desired lane widths, the existing 12' travel lanes will need to be
reduced to 11' and widening into existing median will need to take place. It has been
estimated that approximately 11 coconut palms will be affected as result of
improvement.
.
Safety recommendation: Closure of median opening and providing left turn lanes on
Jefferson and Michigan and reducing size of medians at Collins; entails removal of eleven
(11) coconut palm trees.
.
Committee members disagree with recommendation of pedestrian crossing halfway on
5th Street and having to wait at center to cross other halfway.
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A. Fishman stated as policy, committee would look to encoura\l,e State and City to put in
signalization that is adequate enough time at all lights along 51 Street, not just
Jefferson/Michigan, but also Washington and Collins as well - only when button is
pressed.
.
A. Fishman stated the following resolutions:
Resolution #1:
Committee supports reduction of lanes to eleven (11) feet each with medians to be
reduced by a cut down of one (1) foot at both north and south side to accommodate
turning of cars and bike lanes.
A. Fishman motioned to accept resolution
Seconded by D. Fruit and M. Benson
All in favor, none opposed
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September 11, 2006 (continued):
Resolution #2:
Committee supports removal and relocation of up to eleven (11) coconut palm trees to
enable the project to go forward as discussed.
A. Fishman motioned to accept resolution
Seconded by O. Fruit and T, Sheffman
All in favor, none opposed
Resolution #3:
Committee supports the creation of proper turning lanes and implementation of green
arrow signalization (on demand) with crosswalks to have countdown signal and when
engaged, allow enough time for pedestrian to cross full width of 5'h Streetin one (1)
crossing. Committee is against idea that pedestrian pushing button would have to go
through two (2) cycles - against two (2) phase crossing.
A. Fishman motioned to accept resolution
Seconded byT. Sheffman
Opposed by O. Fruit
Seven (7) in favor, one (1) opposed
Resolution #4:
Committee supports recommendation by FOOT of extending median on Euclid Avenue,
thereby closing crossing of Euclid Avenue and 5'h Street for all vehicles other than
emergency vehicles.
A. Fishman motioned to accept resolution
Seconded by O. Fruit
Opposed by T. Sheffman and M. Benson
Six (6) in favor, two (2) opposed
Resolution #5:
Committee asks that FOOT work together with developer so that proper signalization for
making turns is in place and in use at Lenox to help facilitate traffic in area
A. Fishman motioned to accept resolution
Seconded by O. Fruit
All in favor, none opposed
Resolution #6:
Committee recommends that the City of Miami Beach be compelled to look at
beautification and making sidewalks more pedestrian friendly on 5th Street corridor.
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September 11, 2006 (continued):
A. Fishman motioned to accept resolution
Seconded by A. Feola
All in favor, none opposed
Resolution #7:
Committee supports the implementation of a u-turn lane at Washington Avenue turn, to
make-up for any issues that may arise from the loss of the Euclid Avenue median.
A. Fishman motioned to accept resolution
Seconded by J. Fisher and D. Fruit
All in favor, none opposed
October 9, 2006:
Pro Dosed Ordinance: Increasina Parkina ImDact Fee
. Proposing: $35,000.00 per space and included would be automatic escalator based on
yearly increase of taxable property value within Miami Beach - applies to new
construction only; existing buildings in historic district will be grandfathered in.
. A. Fishman asked that Richard Lorber come back to committee with empirical data to
support pricing based on three (3) regions.
E. Brigham motioned: $35,000.00 with contingency that it could be less in Mid/North
Beach
Seconded by M. Benson
A. Fishman stated all motions:
1. Committee is encouraging an annual automatic change based on
decrease/increase in property values.
2. Supporting price is set-up based on three (3) regions and may change.
3. Endorsing $35,000.00 per spot for South Beach only with City coming back for
Mid/North.
Six (6) in favor
Three (3) opposed
Motioned passed
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October 30, 2006 Special Meetinq:
Pedicab Ordinance Review
A. Fishman asked for committee to recognize that for a year (if not longer), Sub-committee for
Vehicles for Hire has logged in at least 15-20 hours on issue with extensive meetings.
. Ordinance will be looked upon throughout nation as ordinance as other cities will look
to adopt.
He asked that issues be focused into two (2) points:
. Committee's standing position on one (1) year pilot program to allow pedicabs to
operate pursuant to ordinance.
. Regardless on vote to endorse one (1) year pilot program, recommend/not recommend
ordinance,
Police: No
Finance: No
Planning: Yes
Public Works: No (from safety perspective)
Parking: No
. A. f'eola motioned that the Transportation and Parking Committee does not endorse
Pilot Program
Seconded by M. Saboya
. A. Fishman asked for each committee member to state their position on this motion:
Yes = Against Pilot Program
No = In favor of Pilot Program
Total:
Yes = 4
No=7
. T. Sheffman motioned that the Transportation and Parking Committee supports the
concept of one year pilot program
Seconded by M. Weithorn
Total:
Yes = 7
No=3
Motion passed
. T. Sheffman motioned that the Transportation and Parking Committee accepts amended
ordinance
Seconded by M. Weithorn
Opposed by: M. Benson and A. Feola
Seven (7) in favor
Two (2) opposed
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FUTURE ACTIVITIES:
. Potential of tunnel from Watson Island to Port
. Limiting traffic passing on 2"d Street
. Transportation on Alton Road from 5th to 20.h Street (congestion)
. Possibility of Express Bus from west lots on 82"d Street to Downtown
. Possibility of Airport Bus across 41st Street (non-stop to airport)
. Possibility of dedicated lanes for alternate transportation for buses, street cars and
bicycles
. Centralized parking concept with employee shuttles at 82"d Street area and other Beach
areas
. Coastal Communities Transportation Master Plan (CCTMP)
. Coastal Communities Transit Study (CCTS)
. 63'" Street Flyover
. FOOT Proiects
. City Center Traffic Study
. Intermodal Transit Facility (MDT/CMB)
. West Avenue Bridge
. Atlantic Greenway Network
. 16th Street Improvements and Enhancements Project
. Traffic Calming Program
. South Beach Local
. 23'd Street Bridge (MDCPW)
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