LTC 096-2020 Motions from the Police Citizen Relations Committee February 18, 2020 Meeting '\AI A t\A I BEACH
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
NO. LTC# 096-2020 LETTER TO COMMISSION
TO: Mayor Dan Gelber and Members o the City Co ission
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
DATE February 19, 2020
SUBJECT: Motions from the Police Citize Relations Committee
February 18, 2020 Meeting
The purpose of this Letter to the Commission (LTC) is to inform the Mayor and the
Commission of four (4) motions made by the Police Citizen Relations Committee at their
February 18, 2020 meeting.
Background:
The Miami Beach Police Department ("MBPD") continually aspires to address crime and
community concerns through innovation and positive partnerships with the community. To
support the public safety goals of MBPD, it is the purpose of the Police/Citizens Relations
Committee ("Committee") to, in part, endorse programs that will enhance the well-being of
residents and visitors. The February 18, 2020 meeting of the Police Citizen Relations
committee included a robust discussion regarding managing the spring break period
during the month of March. The following motions were made:
Motion #1:
A motion of the Police Citizen Relations Committee: Events that violate the City's promoter
ordinance are advertised in advance through various online platforms and often encourage
lawlessness and bad behavior. As many days in advance as possible of said illegally
promoted events:
(1) the City Of Miami Beach should shut down the activity and/or the hosting venue for the
day(s) that the illegally promoted activity is being advertised to occur during the periods
declared as "High Impact;" and,
(2) efforts should be made to inform the public of the cancellation of the event utilizing the
online platform on which the event was promoted.
If an event organized in violation of the promoter ordinance is terminated or oversold, to
the extent feasible, assistance should be provided to the customers who bought tickets
in an effort to obtain reimbursements.
Motion stated by Committee Member Adam Kravitz
Seconded by Chairman Alex Fernandez.
Adopted by acclamation
Motion #2:
A motion of the Police Citizen Relations Committee urging and supporting check points
at all access points to the beach from 5th to 15th Street for strict enforcement of all high
impact period prohibitions including but not limited to alcohol and drugs.
Motion made by Committee Member Adam Kravitz
Seconded by Committee Member Pamela Brumer
Adopted by acclamation
Motion #3:
A motion of the Police Citizen Relations Committee urging the City Of Miami Beach to
establish a Nighttime Task Force comprised of Code Enforcement and the Fire
Department personnel to strictly enforce all code and fire related issues (over capacity,
littering with flyers, blocked sidewalks, etc.).
Motion made by Committee Member Angie Chirino
Seconded by Committee Member Julian Linares
Adopted by acclamation.
Motion #4:
A motion of the Police Citizens Relations Committee reissuing the motion made by
Commissioner Samuelian included in the Mayor's Panel on Ocean Drive—Safety, Security
and Infrastructure Subcommittee conveyed by Letter to Commission 193-2019 urging the
administration to update the revenue and expenditure report for the MXE and to identify
opportunities to improve the financial picture.
Motion made by Committee Chairman — Alex Fernandez
Seconded by Committee Member Adam Kravitz
Adopted by acclamation
Motion #5:
A motion of the Police Citizens Relations Committee reappointing Alex Fernandez as
Chair and Adam Kravitz as Vice Chair.
Motion made by Committee Member Pamela Brumer
Seconded by Committee Member Julian Linares
Adopted by acclamation
Committee Members in Attendance:
Chairman Alex Fernandez, Vice-Chairman Adam Kravitz, Lizette Lopez, Pamela Brumer,
Seth Feuer, Christine Klingspor, Angie Chirino, Julian Linares, and Michael Gillman
Committee Members Absent:
Bruce Reich and Matt Salom
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