LTC 013-2023 Board and Committee Biannual ReportsMIAMI BEACH
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
LTC No. 013-2023
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Mayor Dan Gelber and Members of the City Commission
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SUBJECT: Board and Committee Biannual Reports
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Attached for your review, please find the Board and Committee Biannual Reports submitted to the Office of
the City Clerk for the period of July to December 2022.
Pursuant to City Code Section Sec. 2-22(13), the chairperson of each agency, board or committee, or
his/her designee, shall biannually submit a completed written report to the City Commission and City
Manager. The submitting agency , board or committee must approve the contents of the report prior to the
presentation.
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BOARDS AND COMMITTEES THAT DID NOT SUBMIT
A BI-ANNUAL REPORT FOR JULY - DECEMBER 2022
Health Facilities Authority Board
LGBTQIA+ Advisory Committee
Marine and Waterfront Protection Authority
Personnel Board
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BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME:
AD HOC IGUANA REMEDIATION ADVISORY
COMMITTEE
CHAIRPERSON:
ALYSSA BAUMGARTEN
CITY LIAISON:
ADRIAN MORALES
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD:
ONE (1)
ACTIVITY:
Purpose:
The Ad Hoc Iguana Remediation Advisory Committee was established to examine measures taken
by other jurisdictions to control the iguana invasion and make recommendations to the Mayor and
City Commission concerning options for iguana mitigation and removal.
Powers and Duties:
The Ad Hoc Iguana Remediation Advisory Committee shall have the following powers and duties:
1) Study actions taken by other cities to mitigate invasive iguanas
2) Approving RFQ NO. 2022-251-WG for Iguana Remediation Services
3) Directing City administration to explore different jurisdictions dealing with iguana
remediation such as the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission
Meeting #1
December 13th, 2022
Meeting Agenda Items:
1. Welcome & Attendance
2. Introduction of Ad Hoc Committee
3. Scope and Process of Ad Hoc Committee
4. Election of Committee Chair and Co-Chair
5. Updates on the City’s ongoing Iguana Remediation Efforts
6. Discussion: Iguana Remediation RFQ
7. Committee member comments
8. Public Comments
9. Finalize the next meeting date
10. Adjournment
Key Motions:
• Add an education component on how to prevent or eliminate iguanas on private property.
• Reach out to the Cayman Islands and go into depth on the Cayman Islands remediation program
with a focus on funding.
• Increase funding for the iguana remediation program
• Approved RFQ 2022-521-WG Iguana remediation as provided and recommended to issue.
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FUTURE ACTIVITIES:
- Take part / provide community education / outreach where we inform residents of Miami
Beach on steps, they can do to get rid of their invasive iguana issues
- Provide feedback and recommendations to the City Commission regarding iguana
remediation
- Research other jurisdictions on methods on mitigating invasive iguana issues efficiently and
effectively.
- Review with City Attorney’s Office legality of entering private property and instrument to
achieve permission
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
- Approve the issuance of RFQ 2022-521-WG Iguana Remediation.
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BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME:
Ad Hoc Neighborhood Resilience Projects Advisory
Committee
CHAIRPERSON:
Elizabeth Wheaton
CITY LIAISON:
Amy Knowles, Chief Resilience Officer
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD:
0
ACTIVITY:
This Committee was created in October 2021 per Resolution No. 2021-31898. The purpose of the
Neighborhood Resilience Projects Advisory Committee is to act as an advisory board to City
Commission and City Manager on neighborhood infrastructure programs and private property matters
related to the City’s climate resilience projects to help build awareness within the community and to
incorporate resident ideas and feedback. The purpose is not to advise on former projects, but to
provide helpful ideas going forward to improve planning and delivery of future projects. The
Committee will not advise on specific projects and items that are already reviewed by the City
Commission and by existing Committees and Boards, and not result in fiscal impacts or delays.
The powers and duties are as follows:
1. Provide advisory recommendations and feedback on best approaches to enhance resident
education, resident engagement, and the best phases and timeframes to optimize how and
when community engagement is most helpful.
2. Provide advisory recommendations and feedback regarding best practices for flood mitigation
and climate change adaptation, and how private property owners can reduce their own flood
risk.
3. Share input and evaluate issues related to the benefits and challenges for the resilience
program, including general neighborhood aesthetics and utility and infrastructure
improvements, for example pump station location decision criteria and process.
4. Provide a forum for the Committee to share best practices and lessons learned from previous
and ongoing projects to be considered for future projects.
The Committee held four meetings in 2022, in February, April, May, and July. The activity for those
meetings was captured in the previous Bi-Annual Report.
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FUTURE ACTIVITIES:
Per the resolution, the Committee is established for a period of one year and is subject to earlier or later
sunset by City Commission. This Committee was re-established for a period of one year by Resolution
2022-32447.
Future meeting topics may include:
• A discussion on beach renourishment and the dune system
• An overview of the challenges of FPL undergrounding power lines
• A discussion on green infrastructure
• Biking and transportation
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
The Committee produced two motions during its inaugural year.
1. The first motion was in response to a Commission referral about harmonization agreements. The
Committee met and discussed the barriers, opportunities, and necessary information needed to
secure harmonization agreements.
2. The second motion was regarding Neighborhood Improvement Projects (NIP) timeline and
budget. The Committee recommended that the City provide a timeline to accompany the
prioritization of neighborhood improvement projects (NIP) for the next 10 years in addition to an
estimated budget.
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BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME:
AD HOC NORTH BEACH
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
CHAIRPERSON: COMMISSIONER JOSE SMITH
CITY LIAISON: DAVID MARTINEZ & RICKELLE WILLIAMS
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD: Five (5)
ACTIVITY:
Purpose:
The Ad Hoc North Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Advisory Committee was established
to provide advisory recommendations to the Administration and the City Commission, from a macro
perspective, regarding the North Beach CRA.
Powers and Duties:
The Ad Hoc North Beach CRA Advisory Committee has the following powers and duties:
1) Provide advisory recommendations regarding the initial creation of the Redevelopment Plan;
2) Provide advisory recommendations regarding the public projects which would be included in the
Redevelopment Plan for the North Beach CRA, including recommendations relative to the overall
timing, cost efficiencies, and prioritization of proposed public projects in the North Beach CRA; and
3) Provide advisory recommendations regarding the interlocal agreement with Miami-Dade County
relating to the North Beach CRA, and all related matters pertaining to the initial establishment of the
North Beach CRA.
Meeting #7
July 12, 2022
Meeting Agenda Items:
1. Welcome and Attendance
2. Approval of Meeting Minutes
3. Discussion: Summer Recess/Meeting Schedule
4. Discussion: Strategic Opportunities and Priorities Revisited
a. Rickelle Williams, Economic Development Director and
Committee Co-Liaison
5. Presentation: Development at Deauville Hotel site
a. Neisen Kasdin, Co-Managing Partner, Akerman LLP
6. Presentation: North Beach Entryway Signage Project
a. David Martinez, Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) Director
and Committee Co-Liaison
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7. Discussion: Water Quality near Park View Island
a. Lindsay Precht, Environmental and Sustainability Assistant
Director
8. Committee Member Comments
9. Public Comment
10. Adjournment
Key Motions:
• Recommend that the City Commission allocate FY 2023 North
Beach CRA revenue as follows:
a. Beautification 24%
b. Enhanced Services 21%
c. Arts and Culture 5%
d. Small Business Development 2.6%
e. Administration 2.4%
f. Project Set Aside 45%
• Support of the Related/Gehry (Deauville site) project, in concept, as
presented to the Committee on July 12, 2022, and finding that
moving this project forward is in the best interest of the North Beach
CRA.
• Support of the Allan Shulman-designed North Beach entryway
signage project
August 2022
Recess
Meeting #8
September 13, 2022
Meeting Agenda Items:
1. Welcome and Attendance
2. Approval of July 12, 2022 Meeting Minutes
3. Update: Strategic Opportunities and Priorities (FY2023 Proposed
Budget)
a. FY 2023 Budget document, as adopted by the North Beach CRA
Board on September 28, 2022, is available on the North Beach
CRA website at https://www.miamibeachfl.gov/northbeachcra.
• Beautification 20.3%
• Enhanced Services 19.7%
• Arts and Culture 5.0%
• Small Business Development 4.7%
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• Administration
2.4%
• Set-aside: Affordable & Workforce Housing 10.0%
• Set-aside: Future Projects: 37.8%
4. Update: Entryway Signage Project
a. David Martinez, Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) Director
and Committee Co-Liaison
5. Update: North Beach Oceanside Park Project
a. David Gomez, CIP Division Director
6. Discussion: The West Lots
a. Ozzie Dominguez, Asset Management Division Director
7. Committee Member Comments
8. Public Comment
9. Adjournment
Meeting #9
October 12, 2022
Quarterly In-Person Meeting – Normandy Shores Golf Club
Meeting Agenda Items:
1. Welcome and Attendance
2. Approval of September 13, 2022 Meeting Minutes
3. Governing Body / Board Update
a. Rickelle Williams, Economic Development Director and
Committee Co-Liaison
4. Update: Deauville Hotel Demolition
a. Dexter Peralta, North Beach Neighborhood Affairs Coordinator
5. Update: 72nd Street Community Complex
a. Maria Cerna, CIP Division Director
6. Discussion: Commercial Façade Improvement Program
a. Luis Wong, Administrative Services Manager, Economic
Development
7. Discussion: Abatements as Incentive for Affordable/Workforce Housing
a. Ricardo Dopico, Deputy City Attorney
8. Committee Member Comments
9. Public Comment
10. Adjournment
Meeting #10
November 8, 2022
Meeting Agenda Items:
1. Welcome and Attendance
2. Approval of October 12, 2022 Meeting Minutes
3. Update: North Beach CRA Office
a. Luis Wong, Administrative Services Manager, Economic
Development
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4. Update: Deauville Hotel Demolition (Implosion Schedule)
a. Kevin Pulido, Neighborhood Affairs Division Director
5. Update: 72nd Street Community Complex
a. David Martinez, CIP Director and Committee Co-Liaison
6. Update: North Beach Development Projects
a. Rogelio Madan, Chief of Community Planning and Sustainability
7. Discussion: Commercial Façade Improvement Program
a. Rickelle Williams, Economic Development Director and
Committee Co-Liaison
8. Committee Member Comments
9. Public Comment
10. Adjournment
Meeting #11
December 13, 2022
Quarterly In-Person Meeting – Normandy Shores Golf Club
Meeting Agenda Items:
1. Welcome and Attendance
2. Approval of November 8, 2022 Meeting Minutes
3. Extension of Advisory Committee Term
a. Ricardo J. Dopico, Deputy City Attorney
4. North Beach CRA Office
a. Luis Wong, Administrative Services Manager, Economic
Development
5. 72nd Street Community Complex
a. David Martinez, CIP Director and Committee Co-Liaison
6. Discussion: Commercial Façade Improvement Program
a. Rickelle Williams, Economic Development Director and
Committee Co-Liaison
7. New Business
8. Committee Member Comments
9. Public Comment
10. Adjournment
FUTURE ACTIVITIES:
- Advocating for North Beach CRA legislative items
- Exploring short and long-term economic development opportunities in North Beach
- Discussing North Beach public and private projects and assets
- Investigating funding opportunities for various projects
- Guiding development of CRA marketing and branding strategy
- Encouraging community involvement and participation
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ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
- Provided feedback and recommendations to City staff regarding the North Beach CRA FY 2023
operating budget and fiscal priorities.
- Provided feedback and recommendations regarding business, resident, and community outreach
in North Beach including public engagement opportunities and the North Beach CRA district office.
- Expressed support to the City Commission regarding development projects and improvements in
the North Beach CRA Redevelopment Area, including the Deauville Hotel property and North Beach
entryway signage.
- Received presentations by and provided input to City staff from Capital Improvement Projects,
Economic Development, Environm ent and Sustainability, Facilities and Fleet Management,
Planning and Zoning, the Office of the City Manager, and the Office of the City Attorney.
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BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME:
Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
CHAIRPERSON:
Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez
CITY LIAISON:
Marcela Rubio
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD:
5
ACTIVITY: July 2022- December 2022
July Meeting: Kody Glazer from Florida Housing Finance Corporation presented on density bonus
as an incentive strategy. Staff from the Office of Housing and Community Development provided
an update on the Madeleine Village Seawall Rehabilitation project, that is at substantial completion.
August Meeting: No meeting was held.
September Meeting: The Committee made a motion to request for the Code Compliance and the
Building Department to visit the elderly-designated housing properties located at 220 23rd street
and 800 Washington Avenue, to inspect the structural integrity and deficiencies throughout the
units, as reported in the article published in the Miami Herald on September 16, 2022.
October Meeting: The Committee recommended for the Administration not to allocate HOME-
ARP funds in the amount of $277,912 to the Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust and to explore
allocating funds for services specifically for homeless located in Miami Beach.
On October 25, 2022, The AHAC liaison provided a presentation to the Planning Board on the role
of the AHAC and motions passed in support of incentives that create and preserve affordable and
workforce housing.
November Meeting: The Committee approved the AHAC Annual Report that must be submitted
to the Florida Housing Finance Corporation by December 31, 2022.
Staff provided a summary of the Planning Board’s discussion on affordable housing. Rogelio
Madan from the Planning Board provided information to the Committee regarding incentives and
the upcoming changes to the Land Development Regulations. Part of that includes funding for a
phase two, to continue making recommendations and the finance committee recommended that
be primarily for affordable housing. Rogelio reassured the Committee that they plan on using that
scope and that funding to be able to study affordable housing.
December Meeting: No meeting was held. The AHAC attended the Human Rights Committee
event on December 11.
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FUTURE ACTIVITIES: JULY 2022– December 2022
• AHAC will continue to work on discussing incentive strategies to develop affordable housing
and will submit an Annual Report by December 31, 2022.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS: July 2022- December 2022
The members of the AHAC continue to advocate for the creation and preservation of existing
affordable housing units. The Committee made several motions in support during this period.
The Committee continues to collaborate with other committees to augment policies in support of
the creation and preservation of affordable housing.
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BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME:
Animal Welfare Committee
CHAIRPERSON:
Linda Diamond
CITY LIAISON:
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD:
3
ACTIVITY:
Passed a motion to remove James Rodgers for nonattendance.
Passed a motion to move forward with an LTC to revise the code for crawl spaces to state:
“Owner/Property Manager must ensure animals that are living in a crawl space are humanely
removed before fumigation or closing up of the crawl space access per code. This may be
accomplished via a one-way door or trap and release, if permitted by law.”
Set meeting dates for 2023.
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BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: Art in Public Places (AiPP)
CHAIRPERSON: Marcella Novela
CITY LIAISON: Brandi Reddick & Betty Briceño
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD: 6
ACTIVITY:
Art in Public Places (AiPP) is a City of Miami Beach program for curating and commissioning public art. The
program was created in 1984, with its ordinance adopted in 1995. The program is funded from 2% of hard
costs for City projects and joint private/public projects. Appointed by the City Commission, the AiPP
Committee’s seven members serve in an advisory capacity to the Mayor and City Commission. Artworks
commissioned by the City of Miami Beach Art in Public Places should add value to the public art collection,
attract international attention and celebrate the diversity and heritage of Miami Beach.
COMPLETED PROJECTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
No Vacancy, Miami Beach 2022
A collaborative project of the Miami Beach VCA and CAC
No Vacancy is a juried art competition that supports and celebrates mainly local artists, provokes critical
discourse, and encourages the public to experience Miami Beach’s famed hotels as temporary art
destinations in their own right. This year was the largest to date, with an expanded program presenting 12
artists creating site-specific works at 12 iconic Miami Beach hotels. The installations were on view from
Thursday, November 17 through December 8, 2022.
Each selected artist or collective received a stipend of $10,000 to realize their project at each hotel location.
Artists were drawn from a call for submissions issued by the city and selected by representatives from the
City of Miami Beach Art in Public Places Committee, Cultural Arts Council (CAC) and MBVCA.
For the third edition of No Vacancy, $35,000 in prizes have been awarded to two selected participants,
featuring a $10,000 Public Prize by the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau and a $25,000 Juried
Prize awarded by a jury of local art professionals. This edition was the largest to-date, with 12 participating
hotels and increased prize money.
Elevate Española 2022
Temporary Public Art, Española Way
Elevate Española is a new City initiative to enhance the east corridor of Española Way and encourage
pedestrian connectivity to Ocean Drive. Following the success of the public art project Little Cloud Sky by
collective FriendsWithYou in 2021, which consisted of eight inflatable cloud sculptures hanging above
Española Way, further funding from the City to commission public artworks in this space was made possible,
resulting in the naming Elevate Española. The new dedicated art presentation site featuring aerial
installations on Española Way was launched on November 28, 2022 with an installation titled Trapeze
Contortionists by Haitian-born, local artist Edouard Duval-Carrié to mark the kickoff of Art Week Miami Beach
2022. The temporary artwork features the silhouettes of 15 dancers cut from lightweight aluminum. Featuring
two projects annually, Elevate Española will play an important role in bringing contemporary art to one of the
most publicly visible areas of Miami Beach.
Starchild by FriendsWithYou
Miami Beach OnStage! program, 41st Street & Pine Tree Drive
Presenting its largest temporary public art commission to date, Miami Beach OnStage! inaugurated in
November 28, 2022 a new monumental artwork by FriendsWithYou, the art collaboration of Samuel Borkson
and Arturo Sandoval III. Starchild, a 50-foot tall figurative sculpture, was unveiled during Art Week Miami
Beach 2022 at Miami Beach’s Henry Liebman Square (41st Street & Pine Tree Drive). Starchild is the main
character in FriendsWithYou’s newest body of work, a longform conceptual project in which the artists are
renaming the Earth to “Ocean” as a means to unify the planet by a name. Miami Beach OnStage! is a
program funded by the City of Miami Beach presenting live performances and temporary art installations in
the beautiful parks and public spaces throughout Miami Beach. Its culturally diverse programming includes
visual arts, music, movies, dance and more.
Minna by Jaume Plensa
Donation, Permanent Public Art
In a dedication ceremony held on November 30th, 2022, the City of Miami Beach unveiled a monumental
public artwork titled Minna by visual artist Jaume Plensa in Miami Beach’s Pride Park. The steel mesh portrait
explores the concept of the invisible in everyday life. Minna was commissioned as a gift to the City of Miami
Beach by philanthropist and businessman Norman Braman, one of the visionaries who helped bring Art
Basel to the Miami Beach Convention Center in 2002.
Continued Art Basel Legacy Purchase Program
The Legacy Purchase Program is made possible from the Miami Beach Convention Center’s Art in Public
Places contingency fund. This fund is dedicated to the purchase of public art, that includes the purchase
and future maintenance of the artwork. All acquisitions fall under the city’s AiPP ordinance and guidelines.
In 2022, the Legacy Purchase Program was able to purchase a work by visual artist Juana Valdés at the
AiPP Committee’s direction. The Legacy Purchase Program invites the public to vote on a piece of art to
be incorporated into the City’s AiPP Collection. After 863 votes, the work by Valdés garnered 279 votes;
leading to a significant increase in participation from the public of nearly 60% from the 553 votes reported
in 2021.
MAINTENANCE AND CONSERVATION:
• Completed: Elmgreen & Dragset, Bent Pool
• Completed: Franz Ackermann, About Sand
• Ongoing: Tobias Rehberger, Obstinate Lighthouse- slated to begin February 2023
• Ongoing: Jack Stewart, Apollo
• Ongoing: Dan Graham, Morris’
MARKETING AND PROMOTIONS:
• Continued to promote Art in Public Places projects and events through monthly updates on website
and accompanying advertising campaign including press releases and social media content
managed by @miamibeachnews. The promotion of Art in Public Places is also part of the integrated
Culture Calendar on the www.mbartsandculture.org website.
• Contracted with New York based public relations firm Blue Medium.
FUTURE ACTIVITIES:
• Selection and implementation of new temporary public art project for Elevate Española.
• Call to Artists for a temporary public art project integrating artwork into City infrastructure along 41st
Street Corridor (between Meridian Ave and Chase Ave).
• Call to Artists for second Elevate Española project to launch Spring 2023
• Implementation of new site-specific art commissions in Miami Beach for the 2nd edition of Arts
Resilience 305, a program of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs in conjunction
with the City of Miami Beach and Aspen Ideas: Climate Conference 2023.
• Implementation of public art for Miami Beach Convention Center Hotel Project.
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BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME:
Audit Committee
CHAIRPERSON:
Deede Weithorn
CITY LIAISON:
Mark Coolidge
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD:
Two (2)
ACTIVITY:
August 16, 2022
1. Approval of the May 3, 2022 meeting minutes
2. RSM Financial Audit Presentation
3. OIG/Internal Audit Discussion
4. Audit Division Status Report Discussion
5. Completed Reports Discussion
6. FY 2022/23 Work Plan Discussion
October 17, 2022
1. Approval of the August 16, 2022 meeting minutes
2. OIG/Internal Audit Discussion
3. Audit Division Status Report Discussion
4. Completed Reports Discussion
5. FY 2022/23 Work Plan Discussion (Audit Recommendations)
6. Management Policy for Internal Controls on Major Construction Projects Discussion
7. OIG Contract Risk Assessment Discussion
FUTURE ACTIVITIES:
• Discussion of Audit Division’s Status Report
• Discussion of Issued Audit Reports and its findings since the prior Audit Committee meeting
• Presentation of the Cultural Arts Council grant funding process by Tourism and Culture and
Miami-Dade County staff
• Presentation by RSM US LLP of the City’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report results
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ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
• Met with RSM US LLP management to discuss any deficiencies identified during its annual
financial audit of the City and the subsequent corrective actions taken.
• Committee discussion concerning the Cultural Arts Council audit have led to an additional
scheduled meeting with pertinent City staff to further analyze the related processes, review other
local governments’ best practices and evaluate whether they could or should be implemented in
Miami Beach.
• An Audit Committee member serves as an Ex-Officio member of the General Bond Oversight
Committee and actively participates in scheduled meetings.
• Audit Committee members collaborated with OIG staff to create a revised Follow-Up Reporting
template.
Motions Passed:
October 17, 2022 Meeting
Motion #1: The City of Miami Beach Audit Committee opposes the proposed amendment to remove the
internal audit function from the Office of the Inspector General. The Audit Committee members believe that
the OIG is the best way for the City to ensure independence and transparency in its internal audit function,
consistent with the intent of the original ordinance and the trend toward establishing offices of inspector
general to provide independent oversight of local government.
Motion Made by: Adam Kravitz
Motion Seconded by: Marc Gidney
Motion Passed: 6-0
Motion #2: In light of the Office of the Inspector General’s report regarding the Miami Beach Botanical Garden
audit, the Audit Committee strongly urges the City to review all of its contracts to ensure that all contracts (for
both not-for-profit and for profit) are achieving their mission.
Motion Made by: Ronald Starkman
Motion Seconded by: Adam Kravitz
Motion Passed: 6-0
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BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME:
Black Affairs Advisory Committee
CHAIRPERSON:
Glendon Hall
CITY LIAISON:
Lissette Arrogante
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD:
6
ACTIVITY:
July 19, 2022 Meeting
• Approval of BAAC Minutes from the June 28, 2022
• New Business Discussion:
o Guest Speaker: Aaron Tandy Chair, Miami Beach Chamber
o The Black Affairs Advisory Committee made a recommendation to the Administration, Mayor
and City Commission to consider the following motion:
“In addition to aiding the supplier diversity efforts, it's imperative that the City of
Miami Beach have diversity in its procurement selection committee. If that diversity does not
exist within the City of Miami Beach staff, the City should partner with the Miami Beach
Chamber, other cities, or Miami-Dade County to provide members to diversify the selection
committee.”
• Upcoming Miami Beach Events/ Meetings:
o Director Lissette Arrogante informed the Black Affairs Advisory Committee on Miami Beach
OnStage! which is a series of events from July 2022 through September 2022 including live
performances and temporary art installations in beautiful parks and public sp aces throughout
Miami Beach. Director Arrogante concluded that information on upcoming events can be found
by the following link: OnStage – MB Arts & Culture (mbartsandculture.org)
August 16, 2022 Meeting
• Approved BAAC Minutes from July 19, 2022 meeting.
• New Business Discussion:
o Guest Speaker: Bill Diggs, Executive Director of Miami Dade Economic Advocacy Trust
• Upcoming Miami Beach Events/Meetings:
o Director Lissette Arrogante informed the Black Affairs Advisory Committee on Miami Beach
OnStage! which is a series of events from July 2022 through September 2022 including live
performances and temporary art installations in beautiful parks and public sp aces throughout
Miami Beach.
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September 20, Meeting
• Approved BAAC minutes from August 16, 2022
• New Business Discussion:
o Guest Speaker: Jason Smith, Director of Equity and Inclusion Office of Miami-Dade County
Mayor Daniella Levine Cava
o BAAC Motion to support an Arthur McDuffie landmark memorial in Miami-Dade County. Motion
was made by Troy Wright and seconded by Imani Warren. Motion passed unanimously.
o BAAC motion to support the local hire preference ordinance proposed by Vice-Mayor Alex
Fernandez. Motion was made by Troy Wright and seconded by Imani Warren. Motion passed
unanimously.
• Upcoming Miami Beach Events/ Meetings:
o Director Lissette Arrogante informed the Black Affairs Advisory Committee on Miami Beach
OnStage! which is a series on events from July 2022 through September 2022 including live
performances and temporary art installations in beautiful parks and public spaces throughout
Miami Beach.
o Additionally, Director Lissette Arrogante requested the support of Black Affairs Advisory
Committee to change the date of the monthly meeting and the platform. The change is as
follows:
o New Schedule: 1st Tuesday of the Month. New Meeting Platform: Microsoft Teams. All
were in favor and the change was approved starting the October 4, 2022, meeting.
October 4, 2022 Meeting
• Approved BAAC minutes from September 20, 2022 meeting
• New business discussion:
o Guest Speaker: Mr. Gary Hartfield, Small Business Development Director, Miami-Dade County
• Upcoming Miami Beach Events/ Meetings:
o Director Lissette Arrogante informed the Black Affairs Advisory Committee of a Miami Beach
OnStage! event presenting The Motowners on Friday, October 21, 2022 at Collins Park Plaza.
November 1, 2022 Meeting
• Approved BAAC minutes from October 4, 2022 meeting
• New business discussion:
o Guest Speaker: Mr. Shevrin D. Jones, State Senator and Mr. Joseph Oleksak, Senior Legislative
Aid
• Upcoming Miami Beach Events/ Meetings:
o Chairman Glendon Hall reminded the Black Affairs Advisory Committee on their participation in
the International Human Rights Day on December 11, 2022, from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm at the
Botanical Gardens.
December 6, 2022 Meeting
• Approved BAAC minutes from November 1, 2022 meeting
• New business discussion:
o Guest Speaker: Commissioner Steven Meiner and Miami Beach Officer Christopher Mitchel
• Upcoming Miami Beach Events/ Meetings:
o Chairman Glendon Hall reminded the Black Affairs Advisory Committee on their participation in
the International Human Rights Day on December 11, 2022, from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm at the
Botanical Gardens.
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FUTURE ACTIVITIES:
Continue focus on the following three tiers:
1. Programming/Events
2. Policy
3. Procurement
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
• Received support for more funding to support Arts and Culture Programming from Mayor Dan Gelber
• Implemented the Miami Beach History program in the Miami Beach School curriculum
• Received proclamation from the city honoring the historic contributions of Black Businesses in Miami
beach and also received proclamation honoring DeAnne Connolly Graham Black and Jewish Art
Collaboration series with the Greater Miami Jewish Federation
• City proclamation with the French Consulate honoring World Artist/War Hero Josephine Baker who
desegregated Miami Beach entertainment venues
• Effectively campaigned against the proposed "Zero Tolerance" policing policy during high impact
periods
• Provided effective programming, enforcement, zoning, traffic, and parking strategies adopted by City
Administration for Spring Break, Memorial Day Weekend & other high impact periods
• Co-sponsored Human Rights Ordinance to prohibit discrimination on natural hairstyles and textures
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BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS BOARD
CHAIRPERSON: MICHAEL GOLDBERG
CITY LIAISON: MICHAEL BELUSH
DATE OF REPORT: JUL 2022 – DEC 2022
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD DURING THIS REPORTING PERIOD: 1
MEETING AGENDA
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BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: Budget Advisory Committee
CHAIRPERSON: Mojdeh Khaghan
CITY LIAISON: Tameka Otto Stewart
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD: 5
ACTIVITY:
07/12/2022 Meeting Agenda:
• FY 2023 Preliminary Operating Budget
• FY 2023 Capital Budget
07/19/2022 Meeting Agenda:
• Update on July 15th Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee FY 2023 Budget Briefing
• Preview of July 22nd Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee FY 2023 Budget Briefing
09/13/2022 Meeting Agenda:
• FY 2023 Proposed Budget -1st Public Hearing
• Greater Miami Convention Visitors Bureau (GMCVB); Convention Center
Operational/Booking Projections Update
• Tourism and Cultural Development Department
10/12/2022 Meeting Agenda:
• Building Department
• Transportation Department
11/08/2022 Meeting Agenda:
• Housing & Community Services Department
• Parking Department
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FUTURE ACTIVITIES:
• Discuss Agenda Topics for 2023 BAC Meetings and Review of Department Budgets
• Review FY 2024 Departmental Budgets
• Schedule Future BAC Meetings
• The Budget Advisory Committee will continue to monitor, review and provide
recommendations regarding the City of Miami Beach Budget and its process.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
FY 2023 Preliminary Operating Budget:
The following were reviewed and discussed:
• Property Values Update
o Preliminary FY 2023 Property Values from June 1st
o Certified FY 2023 Property Values from July 1st
o Overall Property Value Trend
o New Construction Trend
o Existing Property Value Trend
o Lien Statements
o Number of Sales by Property Type
o Avg. Sales Price vs. Number of Sales
o Listing Inventory by Property Type
• Balancing the General Fund
o FY 2023 Preliminary General Fund and CSL Budget
o Historic City All Renovations
o Preliminary Millage Rate
o Combined Millage
• General Fund Enhancements
o Police Enhanced Staffing
o Police Marine Patrol
o Homeless Outreach After Hours
o Park Rangers
o Rescue Unit & Boat Staffing
o Other Enhancements
o One-Time Enhancements
o General Fund Reserves Update
• Balancing Resort Tax Fund
o Resort tax Occupancy
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o Resort Tax Average Daily Rate
o Resort Tax Rooms
o Resort Tax Food & Beverage
o Total Resort Tax Collected
o FY 2022 Resort Tax Projections
o FY 2023 Preliminary 2% Resort Tax Fund CSL Budget
o FY 2023 Preliminary Resort Tax Fun Budget
• Resort tax Enhancements
o Spring Break Programming
o Code Staffing
o Other Enhancements
o Resort Tax Reserves Update
• Other Fund Updates
o Recurring Enhancements
o One-time Enhancements
o 2022 Community Survey Opportunities for Improvement
o Fight the Flood Private Beach Adaptation Program
• North Beach Community Redevelopment Agency
o Certified FY 2023 Property Values from July 1st
o 5 Year TIF Projections Combined City and Country
o North Beach CRA Budget & Funding Recommendations
• Next Steps
FY 2023 Proposed Capital Budget:
The following were reviewed and discussed:
• Capital Improvement Program
• Budget Adoption Timeline
• Capital Project Gaps
o Capital Project Cost Increases
o Potential Capital Project Gaps
o Potential New Capital Projects
o Unfunded Projects
o Unfunded Needs in Capital Plan
• Proposed Capital Budget Allocations
o Allocation Strategy
o Capital Improvement Funding
o FY 2023-2027 CIP by Funding Source
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• Capital Renewal & Replacement Fund (CRR)
o Operating Millage Rate
o CRR Projects
o Recommended Projects
• Resort Tax Quality of Life Funds (QOL)
o Resort Tax Fund Quality of Life (QOL)
o Recommended Projects
• Pay As You Go Fund
o Operating Millage Rate
o PAYGO Projects
o Recommended Projects
o Historic City Hall Renovations
o Preliminary Millage Rate
• Transportation Funds
o Recommended Projects
• Parking Funds
o Recommended Projects
• Resiliency Projects
o Critical Capital Needs Update
o Recommended Projects
o Neighborhood Projects
o Resiliency Fund Commitments
• Other Funds
o Recommended Projects
• General Obligation Bond
o G.O. Bond – Funding Swap
• Approach to Address Capital Project Gaps
o Capital Project Gaps
o FY 2022 Q2 Reserves Update
o Capital Project Funding Opportunities
o Potential Capital Project Funding Opportunities
• Next Steps
G.O. Bond Committee Update
The following were reviewed and discussed:
• Proposed New G.O. Bond for Arts and Culture
• G.O. Bond Evaluating Pending Projects
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FY 2023 Preliminary Capital Budget:
The following were reviewed and discussed:
• Preliminary Millage Rate
• Historic City Hall Renovations
• Approach to Address Capital Project Gaps
o Capital Project Gaps
o FY 2022 Q2 Reserves Update
o Capital Project Funding Opportunities
o Potential Capital Project Gaps
o Potential Capital Project Funding Opportunities
o Follow up Items – 7/22/22 Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee Meeting
G.O. Bond Committee Update
The following were reviewed and discussed:
• The proposed new G.O. Bond for Arts and Culture will be voted on 7/20/2022
• G.O. Bond groupings of all the proposed projects of Platinum, Gold and Silver
• Asked for recommendations from the Budget Advisory Committee regarding the Proposed New G.O.
Bond for Arts and Culture
Motion
The Budget Advisory Committee approved the motion below regarding G.O. Bonds. The motion passed by a
vote of 7-0-1.
Members Present: Terri Echarte, Hagai Gringarten, Mojdeh Khaghan, Carl Linder, Steve Zuckerman, David
Grieser and Gregory Branch
Members absent: Honey Bernstein
Motion made by Mojdeh Khaghan
Motion seconded by Hagai Gringarten
Motion Text:
In light of the increasing cost of credit and the current inflationary environment, the Budget Advisory Committee
urges the City Commission to adopt the most conservative of the three options presented to submit to the City's
electorate as a ballot question asking whether the City should issue an Arts & Culture General Obligation
Bond.
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FY 2023 Proposed Budget - 1st Public Hearing:
The following were reviewed and discussed:
• Operating Budget
o FY 2023 Budget Highlights
o Combined Millage
o New Recommendations
• Reserves Update
o General Fund Q2 Reserves Update
o General Fund Q3 Reserves Update
o Resort Tac Q2 Reserves Update
o Resort Tax Q3 Reserves Update
• Capital Budget
o FY 2023 Capital Budget
o Capital Project Funding Opportunities
o Capital Project Funding Gap Allocations
o Upcoming Projects
o Additional Follow up Items
o Marine Patrol Project Transition
o Central Bayshore South Project Funds
o Chase Ave & 34th Street Shared Use Path
o Flamingo Park Slow Streets 2.0
o Mid-Beach Slow Streets
• Next Steps
Greater Miami Convention Visitor Bureau (GMVB); Convention Center Operational
Booking Projections Update; Tourism & Culture Department (TCD)
The following were reviewed and discussed:
• Convention Center Revenue Trends
• Convention Center Expenditure Trends
• TCD General Fund Revenue Trends
• TCD General Fund Expenditure Trends
• TCD Position Overview
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David Whitaker & Rolando Aero (GMCVB)
• Fiscal Year 2021/2022 – GMCVB – MBCC Goals
• Fiscal Year 2022/2023 – Strategic Priorities
• Fiscal Year 2022/2023 – Miami Beach Convention Center (MBCC) Goals
• Upcoming Campaigns
• MBCC Proposed FY 2023 Budget Event Revenue Summary
• OVG360 MBCC Income Statement Summary
• Challenges / Opportunities
• SodexoLive! At MBCC Income Statement Summary
• TCD Department Overview and Description
• Major Programs / Functions
• Organizational Chart
• TCD Program Updates
• FY2023 Enhancements
• Performance Indicators
• Future Outlook
Building Department:
The following were reviewed and discussed:
• Department Description
• Major Programs / Functions
• Organizational Chart
• Financial Overview
• Florida Laws Governing Building Dept. Funds
• Recent Changes
• Upcoming Changes
• Revenue Trends
• Expenditure Trends
• Position Overview
• Building Department Dashboard
• Survey Results
• Challenges/ Opportunities
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Transportation & Mobility Department:
The following were reviewed and discussed:
• Department Overview
• Department Description
• Major Programs/Functions
• Organizational Chart
• Covid-19 Impacts
• FY 2023 Adopted Budget
• Financial Overview
• Recent Changes
• Revenue Trends
• Expenditure Trends
• Position Overview
• Performance Indicators
• Challenges / Opportunities
Housing & Community Services:
The following were reviewed and discussed:
• Department Overview
• Department Description
• Major Programs/Functions
• Organizational Chart
• COVID-19 Impacts
• Financial Overview
• Recent Changes
• Position Overview
• FY 2023 Budget Enhancements
• Performance Indicators
• Challenges & Opportunities
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Parking Department:
The following were reviewed and discussed:
• Department Overview
• Department Description
• Major Programs/Functions
• Organizational Chart
• COVID-19 Impacts
• Financial Overview
• Recent Changes
• Position Overview
• FY 2023 Budget Enhancements
• Performance Indicators
• Challenges & Opportunities
•
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BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME:
Committee for Quality Education
CHAIRPERSON:
Julie Basner
CITY LIAISON:
Leslie Rosenfeld
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD:
6
ACTIVITY:
Meeting of September 13, 2022
Members Present: Josh Levy, Mary Keinath, Beverly Heller, Beth Edwards, Laurie Kaye Davis, James
Orlowsky, Yvette Tache, Rina Bass, Evie Fernandez, Tiere Hessert, Courtney Reeve
Members Absent: Julie Basner and Karmenchu Santana-Vega
Motion 1
Made by Beverly Heller
Second by Courtney Reeve
The Committee for Quality Education requests the Mayor and Commission support Commissioner
Fernandez’s resolution on the September 14, 2022 Commission meeting agenda Item C7AQ to
support the LGBTQ community.
The Committee for Quality Education urges the Mayor and Commission to support the above
request.
Motion Passage: Votes 8-0
Abstained: Tiere Hessert
Absent for Vote: Beth Edwards and Josh Levy
Motion 2
Made by Beverly Heller
Second by Mary Keinath
The Committee for Quality Education requests the Mayor and City Commission support the
Human Rights Committee December 2022 Expo.
The Committee for Quality Education urges the Mayor and Commission to support the above
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request.
Motion Passage: Votes 9-0
Absent for Vote: Beth Edwards and Josh Levy
Motion 3
Made by Yvette Tache
Second by Beverly Heller
The Committee for Quality Education requests the Mayor and City Commission and Miami-Dade
County Public Schools provide police to ensure traffic and pedestrian safety during drop-off and
pick-up at Miami Beach Senior High School while waiting for Miami-Dade County Public Schools,
Miami-Dade County, and City of Miami Beach to resolve the safety issue regarding the drop-off
lane.
The Committee for Quality Education urges the Mayor and Commission to support the above
request.
Motion Passage: Votes 10-0
Absent for Vote: Josh Levy
Motion 4
Made by Beverly Heller
Second by Laurie-Kaye Davis
The Committee for Quality Education requests the Mayor and City Commission include
Commissioner Richardson’s Resolution 2021-31846 and Commissioner Rosen-Gonzalez’s Resolution
2022-32194 as priorities for the City of Miami Beach 2023 State and Federal Legislative proposal.
The Committee for Quality Education urges the Mayor and Commission to support the above
request.
Motion Passage: Votes 9-0
Abstained: Beth Edwards
Absent for Vote: Josh Levy
Meeting of Oct. 18, 2022
Members Present : Mary Keinath, Joshua Levy, Beverly Heller, Laurie Kaye Davis, Rina Bass, Julie
Basner, Evie Fernandez, Tiere Hessert, Courtney Reeve, Beth Edwards, James Orlowsky
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Members Absent: Yvette Tache
STEM Lab needs $275,000 requested by City Commission September 30, 2022. Original request
listed below:
a. Nautilus Middle $27,000
b. Fienberg Fisher $225,000
c. MBSH $241,000
d. SPE $19,200
e. Biscayne 0
f. NBE $15,000
Discussion followed and the breakdown of the request to go to QEC on October 25, 2022 is as
follows:
a. Nautilus Middle $27,000
b. Fienberg Fisher $110,000
c. MBSH $104,000
d. SPE $19,000
e. Biscayne 0
f. NBE $15,000
Meeting of October 25, 2022
Members Present: Julie Basner, Josh Levy, Mary Keinath, Beverly Heller, Beth Edwards, Laurie Kaye
Davis, James Orlowsky, Rina Bass, Evie Fernandez, Tiere Hessert, Courtney Reeve
Members Absent: Yvette Tache
Motion
Made by Beth Edwards
Second by Mary Keinath
The Committee for Quality Education requests the Mayor and Commission allocate the $275,000
STEM funding for Miami Beach public schools as follows (estimated) and ensure this
equipment/consumable donation to Miami Beach public schools be sustained by Miami Dade
County Public Schools:
• Miami Beach Sr. High School $104,000
• Miami Beach Nautilus Middle School $27,000
• Miami Beach Fienberg Fisher K-8 $110,000
• North Beach Elementary $15,000
• Miami Beach South Pointe Elementary $19,000
• Biscayne Beach Elementary $0
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The Committee for Quality Education urges the Mayor and Commission to support the above
request.
Motion Passage: 10-0
Absent for Vote: Josh Levy
Meeting of November 15, 2022
Members Present: Julie Basner, Mary Keinath, Beverly Heller, Beth Edwards, Laurie Kaye Davis,
James Orlowsky, Rina Bass, Evie Fernandez, Tiere Hessert, Yvette Tache
Members Absent: Joshua Levy and Courtney Reeve
Motion
Made by Beverly Heller
Second by Laurie Kaye Davis
The Committee for Quality Education requests the Mayor and Commission move forward with the
Miami Beach Senior High School drop-off project (Slide 1B attached) as presented to the
Committee for Quality Education on November 15, 2022, by the Transportation and Mobility
Department of the City of Miami Beach and impacted trees at Miami Beach Senior High School
in the swale be replaced or replanted if possible but not delay the project.
The Committee for Quality Education urges the Mayor and Commission to support the above
request.
Motion Passage: Votes 10-0
Absent for Vote: Josh Levy and Courtney Reeve
Meeting of December 9, 2022
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FUTURE ACTIVITIES:
1. To continue to offer, oversee, protect, and sustain educational initiatives for our city’s
youth in conjunction and cooperation with MDCPS.
2. To continue to discuss and evaluate requests by the city’s schools and members of the
community for educational programming and infrastructure improvements and then
advise the city’s commission accordingly.
3. To make Teacher Recruitment/Retention a priority while continuing to meet the goals and
objectives that align with the Education Compact.
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ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
1. We advocated for the creation of an Education Department at the CMB, and while the
request could not be met, the city commission approved the following changes to our
satisfaction: a) changing the Organizational Development Performance Initiatives Division
to Performance Initiatives on Education, b) moving the division under the Budget Office,
and 3) changing Dr. Leslie Rosenfeld’s title to Chief Education Officer.
2. Pending MDCPS School Board approval, the city approved a one-time contribution of
$275,000 to be allocated amongst 5 MB schools for the purpose of STEM equipment and
STEM lab upgrades.
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BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME:
Committee on the Homeless
CHAIRPERSON:
Darren Cefalu
CITY LIAISON:
Janay Guerrero
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD:
4
ACTIVITY: July 2022-December 2022
The Committee meets virtually the second Tuesday of each month at 4:30pm. The following topics
were addressed this reporting period:
• Explored ways to bring awareness of homeless services to the community.
• COVID-19 Impacts on homeless services, inclusive of monthly updates on shelter placement
protocols.
• Ongoing progress monitoring for the Lazarus Program with service scope, as amended, to
address mental illness among the City’s homeless population.
Police efforts to address homelessness:
I. Dedicated additional time and resources to the Dunes and Lifeguard stands to target
increased homeless presence in those areas.
II. Homeless Resource Officers are providing services to the homeless community four
(4) nights per week, with shelter placement capabilities.
III. Conduction police missions at 3:00am to address influx of homeless sleeping on the
beach.
IV. Identifying and referring individuals to the Marchman Program .
V. Weekly collaboration details with Homeless Outreach Services Team and Sanitation
Department to address areas of concern.
VI. Referring homeless individuals to the Homeless Outreach Office for services .
Homeless Outreach Services Team’s efforts to address homelessness:
I. Execution of Professional Services Agreement with New Hope C.O.R.P.S to provide
Specialized Substance Abuse Outreach services to homeless persons on Miami
Beach seven (7) nights a week.
II. Execution of Professional Services Agreement with Favela Miami to temporarily
employ the sheltered homeless individuals of Miami Beach to conduct street outreach
to peers.
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III. Applied for grant funds from the Miami Dade County Homeless Trust to provide peer
supportive services to unsheltered homeless persons that have difficulties navigating
community resources.
IV. Collaborated with the Marketing & Communications Department to post MBCares
signs at all public restrooms along the beach and along the Boardwalk that display
contact information for the Homeless Outreach Services Office.
V. Hosted the annual “Unwrap Your Journey” holiday program that provides holiday gift
bags to the homeless containing t-shirts, toiletries, and brochures with information to
the Homeless Outreach Services Office.
FUTURE ACTIVITIES: January 2023-June 2023
The Committee anticipates addressing the following issues in the coming months:
• Committee on the Homeless will continue to provide ongoing support and advocacy the
Homeless Outreach Team’s efforts to address homelessness.
• Committee on the Homeless will continue to provide ongoing support of the Miami Beach
Police’s efforts to address homelessness.
• Committee on the Homeless will continue to collaboratively explore innovative ways to
support the homeless community and make recommended motions as appropriate .
ACCOMPLISHMENTS: July 2022-December 2022
• Collaborated with the Committee on Human Rights for an Expo highlighting the work of all
committees, City Wide.
• Contributed donations of toiletries to the City’s “Unwrap Your Journey” program.
• Maintained open dialogue regarding the implementation of Lazarus Program at Camillus
House, as the need for mental health services providers in the community continues to grow.
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BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME:
Convention Center Advisory Board
CHAIRPERSON:
Larry Herrup
CITY LIAISON:
Francys Vallecillo
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD:
4
ACTIVITY:
July 12, 2022 Meeting
• Approved CCAB Minutes from June 14, 2022 meeting.
• Chair asked for a moment of silence for the late Commissioner Mark Samuelian.
• Status report was provided by Maria Hernandez for hotel early work, noting agreements with Live
Nation and hotel’s development were signed.
• Status update for Spectra-CAPEX was provided by Freddie Peterson, MBCC General Manager.
Spectra-Capez is in good standing and budget is being worked on.
• Status update for Centerplate was provided by Danny Medina. He introduced new Assistant
General Manager, Michelle Vazquez. A partnership between Centerplate and Compost for Life has
allowed for 90,823 pounds of food scraps to be diverted from landfill and converted into compost.
• GMCVB update was provided by Carol Motley – GMCVB is offering incentive packages to stay
competitive, and meeting with Lowes Hotel, Royal Palm Hotel, Eden Rock Hotel, and
Fontainebleau while headquarter hotel is being built.
• Introduction of Francys Vallecillo, as the new Liaison to the Committee.
September 13, 2022 Meeting
• Approved CCAB Minutes from July 12, 2022 meeting.
• Status of Convention Center Hotel provided - Maria Hernandez provided the Board the Hotel Early
Work Update with a presentation including updated hotel renderings. Ms. Hernandez also notified
Board of a significant date: June 1, 2023, which is the planned possession date for the developer.
• Spectra – CAPEX update eight (8) projects were approved for FY 2022. Three are done, five pending.
• Centerplate provided Update on Rum Room and Venue - formerly the Carl Fisher Clubhouse –
renovation work should be done before Art Basel.
• GMCVB booking Status and Prospects-Goal is 17, they believe they will end at 10.
• Pride Park – Lissette Garcia Arrogante, TCD Director, provided update, stating that the 120 days of
allowed use include load in and load out. Currently it has been used for 98 days.
October 11, 2022 Site Visit
• Approve CCAB Minutes from September 13, 2022 meeting.
• Ellen Buckley, MB Mixed Use Investments, LLC, developer for hotel project provided a hotel early
work update via telephone – including relocation of two Brazilian Leaf Trees from site to Pride Park.
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• Spectra – CAPEX status update was provided by Freddie Peterson for FY 2022 capital projects,
totaling about $880,000.
• GMCVB update was provided by Carol Motley to summarize FY 2022. Final event count was 7.
• Director Arrogante gave a presentation, to demonstrate the in-kind donation of art piece named
Minna, donated by Mr. Norman Braman to the Art in Public Places collection. The piece will be in
Pride Park, on the East side.
• Chris Gloede, a Palm View resident and the newly appointed ex-Aficio member of the Board gave a
presentation on a recently completed Palm View Resident Survey.
November 8, 2022 Meeting
• OVG360 update was provided by Freddie Peterson, including the three awards received by MBCC.
• Centerplate Update: Danny Medina spoke on successful events, including the National Bar
Association.
• GMCVB update was provided by Carol Motley, mentioning new staff added to increase international
business. A presentation on competitors will be presented in January.
• Special Events in City – Lissette Garcia Arrogante, TCD Director, provided overview of activations
coming up for Art Week and March 2023.
• Ellen Buckley, MB Mixed Use Investments, LLC, developer for hotel project provided a hotel early
work update in person – including renderings of hotel.
FUTURE ACTIVITIES:
• At future meetings, discussions will take place regarding gender-neutral restrooms at MBCC, and
Pride Park.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
• Successful collaborations between Board, City Staff, and various stakeholders. Following
Commission directives of Palm View resident appointment, resident feedback has been discussed
at various meetings.
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BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: Cultural Arts Council
CHAIRPERSON: Bruce Carter
CITY LIAISON: Brandi Reddick
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD: 5
ACTIVITY:
The Cultural Arts Council (CAC) distributes $850,000 through an estimated 15 anchor grants and 40 cultural
presenter grants each season. This division also serves as the primary liaison to the City’s fifteen anchor
cultural institutions, including The Bass, The Wolfsonian, Miami New Drama at the Colony Theater, and New
World Symphony, Miami Beach Botanical Garden and The Rhythm Foundation, among others.
FY 21/22 Cultural Arts Council Grants Program
• Monitored contracts for FY 21/22 grants recipients (46)
• Implemented online final report system for grant closeouts FY 21/22 (46)
• Monitored performance of contracted grantees
• Reviewed final reports and processed payments for close out of FY 21/22 grants
FY 22/23 Cultural Arts Council Grant Program
• Grant review and scoring for FY 22/23 Cultural Anchors and Cultural Presenters (57)
• Recommended funding based on scoring FY 22/23 Cultural Anchors and Cultural Presenters (52)
• Issued grant contracts FY 22/23 Cultural Anchors and Cultural Presenters (52)
Arts Education Programs
Continue to work with Arts for Learning/Miami to provide arts education programming for Miami Beach. On
an annual basis, this program serves over 1,000 children and youth in our community with after school arts
educations programs.
• Arts for Learning/Miami, Inc. provided after-school courses across six Miami Beach locations
including Biscayne Elementary School, Flamingo Park, Feinberg Fisher K-8, North Beach
Elementary, Scott Rakow Youth Center and South Pointe Elementary School.
Marketing and Promotions
• Continued to promote Miami Beach cultural events through weekly updates on website and
accompanying advertising campaign, and e-blast. Consistently manage an updated, more
integrated Culture Calendar on the www.mbartsandculture.org website.
• Contracted with New York based public relations firm Blue Medium.
Community Benefit Waiver Fund Requests
The CAC reviewed and recommended Community Benefit Fund Fee Waivers and SoundScape waiver
requests from July- December 2022. The CAC is responsible for the oversight of the following:
Community Benefit Fund Fee Waivers for Theater at the Colony Theater (12)
Community Benefit Fund Fee Waivers specifically for live theater at the Colony. The Cultural Arts Council
may issue up to 12 rental waivers per calendar year to qualified non-profit organizations for use of the
Colony Theater.
Community Benefit Fund for Miami Beach Bandshell (18)
All Artistic Disciplines
The Cultural Arts Council may issue up to 12 rental waivers per calendar year to qualified non-profit
organizations for use of the North Beach Bandshell. Six additional waivers were added for the 2022
season, for a total of 18 waivers.
Rent Waiver Program for Soundscape Wall (10)
The Cultural Arts Council may issue up to 10 grants annually for the use of the Soundscape projection wall
and sound system to qualified non-profit organizations. (Restrictions Apply).
Management Agreements
Cultural Affairs oversees the management agreements with both The Bass, and the Miami New Drama,
working closely to ensure financial and lease agreement obligations are met.
Miami New Drama at the Colony Theatre
• Now in its sixth year of operation, Miami New Drama launched its first all-world premiere season. In
2022, the company undertook its most ambitious season yet with four new productions; A Wonderful
World, When Monica Met Hillary, The Cuban Vote and Papa Cuatro!.
• Miami New Drama won the most awards at the 2022 Carbonell Award Ceremony (South Florida's
Theatre Awards), including "best new work" for Papa Cuatro! The company received 24 nominations,
the most of any theatre company, and won a total of seven awards, more than any other company.
On a national level, Miami New Drama was awarded the Thornton Wilder Prize given by the American
Academy of Arts and Letters.
Bass Museum
• The Bass was honored to receive $1.25 million in arts investments from Knight Foundation during
Miami Art Week. As Knight Arts Miami Grantee, The Bass will direct this support towards expanding
art exhibitions and public programs that explore the intersection between art and technology.
• The Knight Foundation award comes on the heels of The Bass receiving $20.1 million from Miami
Beach's General Obligation Bond (G.O. Bond), which passed in the November 6 election. The bond,
which totals $159 million and supports 16 local city-owned cultural facilities, improves resiliency and
infrastructure for arts and cultural groups to transform and expand their impact on the community.
With the G.O. Bond funds, The Bass plans to update Pritzker Prize-winning architect Arata Isozaki’s
original 1995 building concept by adding a new wing south-west of the museum, as well as undertake
infrastructure enhancements to the current facility.
• STEAM Plus, initiated in 2018 by Mayor Gelber, is a curriculum-based art program managed by The
Bass which integrates visual and performing arts into science, technology, engineering, and
mathematics (STEM) classes in the local public schools. The project has breathed new life into the
curriculum of seven schools in Miami Beach by inviting creatives from the city’s most esteemed arts
institutions to go in and help teach core subjects. STEAM+ has worked with 11 arts institutions –
including Miami New Drama, Young Musicians Unite, Wolfsonian-FIU, Miami Beach Botancial
Gardens, Miami City Ballet, and New World Symphony – reaching close to 5,000 students across
seven public schools. As part of Art Basel: Miami Beach's 20th Anniversary celebrations, Art Basel
committed a $100,000 gift of support to The Bass' Miami Beach STEAM+ program. In 2022, the
STEAM Plus employed 48 teaching artists, reached 178 classrooms and provided 1,400 instructions
hours.
• The Bass continued to engage the Miami Beach community with programs such as Curator Culture,
Creativity in the Community and Bruch at the Bass. These programs presented a series of
conversations designed to provoke and debate creative solutions to the urgency of our time.
FUTURE ACTIVITIES:
Cultural Arts Council Grants Program
• Issue payments for FY 22/23 grant recipients (51)
• Monitor performance of FY 22/23 contracted grantees
• Host annual grantee final report training (May 2023)
• Prepare Cultural Anchors and Presenters grant Guidelines and Applications for FY 23/24
• Review and score FY 23/24 grant applications
• Recommend grant funding for FY 23/24 grant applicants (July 2023)
• Process final reports for FY 22/23 (beginning May 2023)
Collins Park Rotunda- FY23 (Ongoing)
It is envisioned the Rotunda will be transformed into a small performing arts center that will host lectures,
films, dance, theater and artistic performances. The construction project is being overseen by the Office of
Capital Improvements.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
No Vacancy, Miami Beach 2023
A collaborative project of the Miami Beach VCA and CAC
No Vacancy is a juried art competition that supports and celebrates mainly local artists, provokes critical
discourse, and encourages the public to experience Miami Beach’s famed hotels as temporary art
destinations in their own right. This year was the largest to date, with an expanded program presenting 12
artists creating site-specific works at 12 iconic Miami Beach hotels. The installations were on view from
Thursday, November 17 through December 8, 2022.
Each selected artist or collective received a stipend of $10,000 to realize their project at each hotel location.
Artists were drawn from a call for submissions issued by the city and selected by representatives from the
City of Miami Beach Art in Public Places Committee, Cultural Arts Council (CAC) and MBVCA.
For the third edition of No Vacancy, $35,000 in prizes have been awarded to two selected participants,
featuring a $10,000 Public Prize by the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau and a $25,000 Juried
Prize awarded by a jury of local art professionals. This edition was the largest to-date, with 12 participating
hotels and increased prize money.
Provided year-round arts programming for residents and visitors (July-December 2022)
Nonprofit recipients of cultural grants administered by the CAC provide year-round arts programming for
Miami Beach residents and visitors, including music concerts, dance performances, theater, opera, spoken
word, film screenings, art exhibitions, architectural tours, lectures, workshops and classes. Many of these
events are free and open to the public, including the Arts in the Parks series produced in collaboration with
The Rhythm Foundation.
Culture Crawl
On October 20, 2022, Culture Crawl launched its fourth season, with thousands of attendees enjoying free
arts and culture throughout Miami Beach. Culture Crawl is a monthly event, taking place on the Third
Thursday of each month, 6-9PM, October-May. Culture Crawl offers complimentary admission to some of
the nation’s most prestigious institutions, with unique and varied programming that changes each month.
The Tourism and Culture department works directly with each cultural institution to help produce specific
programming, including open studios and galleries, outdoor films, live music, exclusive tours, night gardens,
and free trolley service throughout South Beach.
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BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: DESING REVIEW BOARD
CHAIRPERSON: JAMES BODNAR
CITY LIAISON: MICHAEL BELUSH
DATE OF REPORT: JUL 2022 – DEC 2022
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD DURING THIS REPORTING PERIOD: 5
MEETING AGENDA
DATE ITEMS APPROVED DENIED DISCUSSED CONTINUED WITHDRAWN NO ACTION MOVED OTHER
JUL 16 7 8 1
AUG NM NM NM NM NM NM NM NM NM
SEPT 22 15 7 2 1
OCT 18 14 4
NOV 11 9 3
DEC 5 7 3
TOTAL 72 52 25 3 1
NM: No Meeting
Note: Some totals may not match due to some items being removed from the agenda at the last minute, or items that are partially
approved and also continued.
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BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: Disability Access Committee
CHAIRPERSON:
Eddie Sierra
CITY LIAISON:
Valeria Mejia
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD:
4
ACTIVITY: Advisory Board to the Commission and Administration on disability related issues
• DAC has actively engaged and discussed multiple issues related to disability and disability
accommodations, and how to best use funds to appropriately comply with ADA guidelines and
accessibility within our municipality.
• Emergency Management Preparedness – Hurricane Season was discussed
• Shari Holbert Lipner Deputy Emergency Manager and Irene Valines as Emergency Management
technician presented efforts and initiatives to educate and prepare the community including Miami
Dade County’s Emergency Evacuation Assistance Program
• July ADA anniversary celebration on July 26th at the Botanical Gardens. Two agency partners
participating, the South Florida Center for Independent Living and Miami Beach Chamber of
Commerce as liaison to local businesses. City departments as Parks and Police presented their
community engagement programs along with a display of the city’s ADA efforts and the Disability
Access Committee.
• DAC participation and support of the South Beach Jazz Festival as a disability awareness event –
members discussed the planning of this event that includes musicians with disabilities and
scholarships opportunities for the residents.
• On-going collaboration with DAC and Design Review Board
• Planning and participation in December Human Rights Committee Expo with other citizen’s
committees to highlight the role of the committees in local government.
• Work with the Human Rights committees in reviewing pedestrian safety, projects in the right of way,
safe and accessible sidewalks, better visibility of ADA information on website.
• The City does not have jurisdiction on enforcing the ADA as a law, other than through the building
codes and via construction inspections, permit processes with the City. Once a business is
operational, there is no jurisdiction for further ADA enforcement.
• Discussed city’s enforcement jurisdiction of the ADA, discussed initiatives to educate businesses.
Member Michel Tessier shared ideas and rules compiled by the European Union.
• Expand funding for ADA services in City Budget, expanded Closed Captions to Commission
Committee meetings
• Member Sabrina Cohen Discussed her candidacy for City of Miami Beach Commission
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FUTURE ACTIVITIES:
• On-going discussion with first responders and County Emergency Management on how to
interact with individuals with disabilities and residents of Miami Beach.
• Expand our continued collaboration with Miami Dade County Committee on Disability Issues
(CODI)
• On-going collaboration with other community organizations and agencies that provide services
for individuals with disabilities.
• On-going appearances and presence within Commission meetings to advocate on behalf of the
disabled community.
• Further support and expand the Beach Access program alongside, state, county and city
partners.
• Further expand our collaboration with CODI and County by having a presence within County
Commission Meetings, DAC members and other stakeholders.
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ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
• Community visibility of the Disability Access Committee by collaboration with Chamber of
Commerce, community events, better visibility of ADA information on website.
• Continue to improve pedestrian safety, working with other committees, review projects in the right
of way, for safe and accessible sidewalks, education on EGov app for citizens.
• Discussions with Convention Center & Park and access for the blind and disabled,
implementation of Aira navigation app.
• Expanded Closed Captions to Commission Committee meetings.
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BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME:
G.O. Bond Oversight Committee
CHAIRPERSON:
Karen Rivo
CITY LIAISON:
Maria Hernandez
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD:
6
ACTIVITY:
A total of 6 G.O. Bond Oversight Committee meetings took place between July and December 2022.
They were held on the following dates: July 5, July 6, July 14, July 28, September 22, December 1.
During this time, the Committee passed the following motions regarding G.O. Bond projects:
1. A motion motioned that the G.O. Bond Oversight Committee strongly endorses Project #15
Bayshore Park/Par 3 to be moved forward by the City Commission at their next available meeting
regarding the project. Regarding GO#15 Bayshore Park/Par 3
2. A motion requesting that the City Commission prioritize all shovel ready projects. Regarding
GO#15 Bayshore Park/Par 3, GO#10 Maurice Gibb, and GO#48 Police Headquarters
3. A motion urging the City Commission to either finalize the agreement as quickly as possible with
the current bidder or move expeditiously with the second bidder to finalize an agreement as a
design-build. Regarding GO#1 72nd St. Community Complex
4. A motion that the G.O. Bond Oversight Committee Members consider the total proposed bond of
$175M as the platinum option, therefore the Members are to discuss the gold and silver options.
Regarding the G.O. Bond for Arts & Culture
5. A motion to approve the recommendation from Staff that the Capital Renewal and Replacement
(CRR) costs in each project, totaling $23M, be included in its entirety in all 3 options. Regarding
the G.O. Bond for Arts & Culture
At each meeting, the Committee reviewed Tranche 1 project updates, timelines, and expenditure
information. Updated cashflow projections for all 3 bond categories were presented and discussed at the
December 1st meeting.
On July 5th, 6th, and 14th, the Committee vetted 16 projects proposed for an Arts & Culture G.O. Bond
referendum question and created 3 buckets of funding options for the Commission’s review and
approval. A final list of projects was created by the Commission based upon the Committee’s
recommendation and a total bond amount of $159,000,000 was sent to the voters who ultimately
approved the ballot measure by over 64%.
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FUTURE ACTIVITIES:
The proposed 2023 committee meeting schedule was presented and approved at the December
1st meeting. The first meeting is on January 26, 2023 . Due to the passing of the G.O. Bond for Arts
& Culture, the Committee will be meeting monthly, instead of bi-monthly. The Committee will
continue to review project timelines and expenditures, cashflow projections, as well as discuss
budget shortfalls and solutions.
The Committee will be adding 2 new voting members due to 2 vacancies, who will represent North
Beach and Middle Beach. The Committee will also be adding 2 voting members with experience
working with cultural/arts organizations and 1 non -voting member from the City’s Cultural Arts
Council.
The following projects from the 2018 G.O. Bond will commence construction in 2023:
• Maurice Gibb Park
• Bayshore Park
• Security Bollards in 3 locations
• 23rd Street Bike Lanes
• Traffic Calming in Palm View and Bayshore Neighborhoods
• 5th Street Pedestrian Bridge
• Flamingo Park Softball Field and Historic Lodge
• Police Headquarters
• Soundscape Storage
• North Shore Playground
• Fire Station No. 1
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
The G.O. Bond Program has completed 11 of its 43 Tranche 1 projects. 40 of the 85 total Tranche
1 subprojects have been completed. The following are current accomplishments:
• Marjory Stoneman Douglas Park reopened on August 6 th .
• A ribbon cutting ceremony was held on August 29th to celebrate new tree plantings in North
Beach.
• 1,804 Florida friendly & native trees have been planted to date.
• 34.7 miles of roadway have been repaved across the city.
• 576,327 square footage of sidewalk have been replaced across the city.
• #50 Dade Boulevard Cameras was completed.
• Flamingo Park LED Lighting was completed.
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BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME:
Health Advisory Committee
CHAIRPERSON:
Marc Umlas, M.D.
CITY LIAISON:
Marc Chevalier
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD:
4
ACTIVITY:
• Alba Tarre, Director of Housing and Community Services, presented on the City’s Homeless
Outreach programs and services. They work directly with the homeless in Miami Beach and offer a
walk-in center. In the walk-in center, homeless clients can receive shelter placement, family
reunification, relocation services, identification assistance, and referrals to different agencies.
Outside of the walk-in center, they also provide outreach which means that a homeless outreach
team goes out to the streets of Miami Beach and provides engagement services directly to the
community and those that need it most. They understand that many individuals they engage with
also have a severe mental illness or substance abuse. They have a specific outreach team that can
help those individuals and offers different types of support so they can get the treatment they
need. All the services they offer are voluntary, and the team works closely with the Police
department to conduct unified efforts with them so they can not only engage the homeless clients
but advise them of the rules and regulations of the City. Recently they have conducted unified
missions with the Police team as well as the Sanitation department so when they find areas of the
encampment, they can address them directly and ensure the cleanliness of the city.
• Sorangely Menjivar and Dr. Rabinowitz spoke on the latest recognition that MBCHC received from
the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) for quality health care at their facilities.
This was based on 2021 data and included over 1,400 community health centers nationwide and
47 in Florida. They earned eight Community Health Quality Recognition award badges as well as
the National Quality Leader award for Heart Health. This ranks them in the top 1-2% nationally of
all health centers in the clinical quality measures that promote heart health. This is the third
consecutive year and the fourth time in six years that MBCHC has been recognized as a National
Quality Leader.
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FUTURE ACTIVITIES:
The Committee will continue discussing other ways to assist the City and remind them that they are
available with regard to advice or discussion on current health and medical issues.
Fire Department Liaison will continue providing updates on both the Hatzalah state initiative and
drug overdose matters in Miami Beach.
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BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME:
Hispanic Affairs Committee
CHAIRPERSON:
Gabriel J. Paez
CITY LIAISON:
Leonor Hernandez
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD:
6 Meetings
3 Events (Simon Bolivar) (Hispanic Heritage Month
Awards & Concert)
ACTIVITY:
SIMON BOLIVAR EVENT:
Wreath Laying Ceremony and Event
July 24, 2022
Country recognized: Peru
Very successful and well attended event.
See documentation attached.
HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH:
Sought nominations for Hispanic Heritage Month awards, selected winners and presented the
awards at the City’s Annual Hispanic Heritage Month VIP Reception at Normandy Shores Golf
Course on October 11, 2022. Very successful and well attended event. See attached
documentation pertaining to this event.
Hosted Miami Beach Salsa Festival September 24, 2022.
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FUTURE ACTIVITIES:
JOSE MARTI DAY EVENT:
Wreath Laying Ceremony and Event
Scheduled for Thursday, January 26, 2023 10 a.m.
Collins Park
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ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
The Board continues to expand Hispanic Awareness in the City of Miami Beach in an effort to
improve quality of life of the Hispanic population in the City.
Selected and presented the 2022 Hispanic Heritage Month Awards as listed on attached awards
documentation. Hosted Miami Beach Salsa Fest on September 24, 2022. See attached
documentation.
Motioned items as per attached LTCs.
Participated in Human Rights Event December 11, 2022.
MIAMI BEACH
MIAMI BEACH
Mayor
Dan Gelber
Commissioners
Ricky Arriola
Alex Fernandez
Kristen Rosen Gonzalez
Steven Meiner
David Richardson
City Manager
Alina T. Hudak
Deputy City Manager
Eric Carpenter
City Attorney
Rafael Paz
City Clerk
Rafael Granado
Assistant City Manager
Lester Sola
Mark Taxis
Parks & Recreation Director
John Rebar
P&R Assistant Director
Cindy Casanova
Jose Del Risco
Hispanic Affairs Committee
Gabriel J. Paez , Chair
Grace Calvani, Vice Chair
Gustavo Briand
Carmen Datorre
Liliana Martinez
Rosary Plana Falero
Angel Triana
City Liaison
Leonor Hernandez
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Master of Ceremonies MAESTRO DE CEREMON/AS
Ronald Acha
Miami Beach Police Department Honor Guard
Presentation of Colors GUARDIA DE HONOR
America the Beautiful AMERICA LA BELLA
Joshua Ho
Pledge of Allegiance JURAMENTO A LA BANDERA
Francesca Chiabra
Peruvian National Anthem HIMNO NACIONAL DE PERU
Isabella Velasquez
Invocation INVOCACION
Lama Karma Chi:itso
Hispanic Affairs Committee COM/TE DE ASUNTOS HISPANOS
Chair Gabriel Paez, Remarks
City of Miami Beach Mayor & Comission
Mayor Dan Gelber, Remarks ALCALDE Y COMISION
Vice Mayor Kristen Rosen Gonzalez, Remarks
Miami Dade County Proclamation PROCLAMACION
District 5 Commissioner Eileen Higgins
Presented by Commissioner Aide Daniel Reyes
City of Miami Beach Proclamation PROCIAMACION
Commissioner Alex Fernandez
Presentation of Peruvian Art and Book PRESENTACIONES
Gisella Celis, Artist
Linda Lema Tucker, Author
Presentation of Floral Wreath COLOCACION DE IA CORONA
Mayor & Commissioners
Closing Performance PRESENTACION FINAL
Grupo Baile, Peru Folklore
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LAS AMERICAS DAY
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SUNDAY, JULY 24 I 5PM
Collins Park, 21 Street & Collins Avenue
By the Simon Bolivar monument
MIAMI BEACH
MIAMI BEACH
Mayor
Dan G elber
Commissioners
Ricky Arriola
Alex Fernandez
Kristen Rosen Gonzalez
Ste ven Meiner
David Richardson
City Manager
Alina T. Hudak
Deputy City Manager
Eric Carpenter
City Attorney
Rafael Paz
City Clerk
Rafael Granado
Parks & Recreation
Director
John Rebar
Parks & Recreation
Assistant Director
Cindy Casanova
Jose Del Risco
Hispanic Affairs Committee
Gabriel J. Paez, Chair
Grace Calvani, Vice Chair
Gustavo Briand
Carmen Datorre
Liliana Martinez
Rosary Plana Falero
Angel Triana
City Liaison
Leonor Hernandez
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From:Melina Almodovar
To:Hernandez, Leonor
Subject:Miami Beach Salsa Fest - Hispanic Heritage Celebration 2022
Date:Tuesday, September 27, 2022 11:25:21 AM
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REPLYING AND OPENING LINKS OR ATTACHMENTS ]
Leonor and members of Hispanic Affairs Committee :
Hope this email finds you well, I wanted to thank you all for the support of this year's
Miami Beach Salsa Fest as your Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration.
I am so happy and grateful to report that we had over 1000 attendees during the whole event
and no incidents or accidents of any type. The event was enjoyed by our community of Miami
Beach to the fullest even in a bit of rain.
I am sure that your support helped us immensely in making this event such a success.
Hopefully we can work together next year again for our 10th anniversary celebration.
Always at your service for anything you might need
Gratefully,
Melina Almodovar
P.S. Some pictures are attached.
393-2022
MIAMI BEACH
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
NO. LTC# LETTER TO COMMISSION
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
Mayor Dan Gelber and Members of the City Commission
Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk 'B1
September 20, 2022
SUBJECT: 2022 HISPANIC HERITAGE AWARD RECIPIENTS AND CEREMONY -
UPDATED EVENT DA TE
The purpose of this L TC is to notify the Mayor and City Commission of the upcoming 2022
Hispanic Heritage Award Recipients and Ceremony.
Following a competitive vetting of nominations from a cross-section of the community, the
Miami Beach Hispanic Affairs Committee is proud to announce that it will honor the
following individuals and businesses at the 2022 Hispanic Heritage Awards Ceremony
taking place on Tuesday, October 11, 2022, 6:00 p.m., Normandy Shores Golf Course,
2401 Biarritz Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33141.
EDUCATOR
ARTIST
YOUTH UNDER 18 -
INVOLVED IN COMMUNITY SERVICE
SOCIAL SERVICE PROVIDER
Honorable Mention
Honorable Mention
BUSINESS
OUTSTANDING BUSINESS
ENTREPRENEUR
PUBLIC SAFETY PERSONNEL
HISPANIC COMMUNITY MEMBER
HONORARY HISPANIC COMMUNITY
MEMBER
Monica Torres
Silvia Parra
Karem Canonico
Alba Tarre
Daisy Tarafa
Enilda Thomas
Bella Cuba
Jamil Dib
Boriquen "Bo" Hall
Alberto Ravelo
Mark Samuelian
MIAMI BEACH
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
NO. LTC# 425-2022 LETTER TO COMMISSION
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
Honorable Mayor Dan Gelber and Members of the City Commission
Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk M
October 11, 2022
SUBJECT: HISPANIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE MOTION
The purpose of this Letter to the Commission (L TC), is to inform the Mayor and City
Commission of the following Motion passed by the Hispanic Affair Committee at their October 6,
2022 meeting:
Members present:
Gabriel Paez, Rosary Plana Falero, Liliana Martinez, Carmen Datorre, and Gustavo Briand
Members absent:
Angel Triana
Members present by telephone:
Grace Calvani
Staff Present: Leonor Hernandez, Commission Liaison
MOTION:
Motion to support the Seniors Affairs Committee's request for Crosswalk on 86 th Street and
Harding Avenue (at Stella Maris House -8638 Harding Avenue) as soon as possible.
Motion made by Rosary Plana Falero
Motion seconded by Carmen Datorre
Motion unanimously approved by all members present
cc: Marcia Monserrat, Chief of Staff
Members of the Hispanic Affairs Committee
REG/lh
LTC #
TO: Mayor Dan Gelber and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk
DATE: November 30, 2022
SUBJECT: HISPANIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE MOTION
The purpose of this Letter to Commission (LTC) is to inform the Mayor and City
Commission of the following Motion passed by the Hispanic Affair Committee at their
November 10, 2022 meeting:
Members present in person:
Gabriel Paez, Rosary Plana Falero, Liliana Martinez, Carmen Datorre, and Gustavo
Briand
Members present by telephone:
Grace Calvani
Staff Present: Leonor Hernandez, Commission Liaison
MOTION:
Motion to recommend to the City of Miami Beach the acceptance of an art donation to be
placed in a location within the City of Miami Beach. (See letter attached).
Motion made by Carmen Datorre
Motion seconded by Liliana Martinez
Motion unanimously approved all members present and via phone
cc: Marcia Monserrat, Chief of Staff
Members of the Hispanic Affairs Committee
REG/lh
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MIAMI BEACH
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
NO. LETTER TO COMMISSION
Donation:
Dear City of Miami Beach
My name is Jesus Pacheco, Landscape and interior designer specialized in creating
spaces to heal. I am also a resident of Miami and responsible for coordinating the
donation of three sculptures, five benches and one big marble bar.
These pieces were designed by the renowned Italian studio Pininfarina, in collaboration
with Cosentino for CASACOR MIAMI 2018, which took place at 700 Brickell Ave, in
partnership with Swire Properties and the Brickell City Center.
In this exhibition I was the winner of one of the awards for designing two projects that
involved interior and outdoor conceptual design aimed at educating and raising
awareness about coral bleaching and the importance of using native vegetation in
gardens and public spaces in Miami.
On this occasion we decided to have Silvia Parra act as a mediator in the donation
process because she recently received the Outstanding Art Award at Miami Beach
Hispanic Week, precisely because of her work that seeks to bring peace and
awareness to through her art.
I also take this opportunity to offer my ad honoren landscape design services to project
the external area where the sculptures and pieces offered could be located in
collaboration with the artist Silvia Parra.
The situation with these pieces is that the building where they are located must be
demolished in the coming weeks and Paolo Pininfarina (the designer) and Lucio
Grimaldi (CEO of CASACOR MIAMI and my business parter), would like their works to
be donated and used by as many people as possible.
That is why we consider the City of Miami Beach, because we know of its commitment
to the development of a more beautiful city, full of quality art and well-designed
spaces.
Attached are the photos and characteristics of the pieces offered.
I await your kind response.
Jesus Pacheco
Head Designer | Jesus Pacheco Studio LLC.
+1 786 622 7095
jp@jesuspacheco.com
www.jesuspacheco.com
www.jesuspacheco.com
(3) Three solid marble sculptures designed by Paolo Pininfarina.
www.jesuspacheco.com
(5) Five custom made solid benches, 3 with planter addition and two entire benches.
(1)One solid Marble bar/table
www.jesuspacheco.com
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BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD
CHAIRPERSON: RICARDO LOPEZ
CITY LIAISON: DEBORAH TACKETT
DATE OF REPORT: JUL 2022 – DEC 2022
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD DURING THIS REPORTING PERIOD: 5
MEETING AGENDA
DATE ITEMS APPROVED DENIED DISCUSSED CONTINUED WITHDRAWN NO ACTION MOVED OTHER
JUL 13 7 1 1 2 1 2 1
AUG NM NM NM NM NM NM NM NM NM
SEPT 9 6 1 1 1 1
OCT 9 6 3
NOV 10 4 2 3 1
DEC 7 5 1 1
TOTAL 48 28 1 5 9 3 1 2 2
NM: No Meeting
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BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME:
Human Rights Committee
CHAIRPERSON:
Alan B. Fishman, Esq.
CITY LIAISON:
Lidyce Grana
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD:
As of July – December 2022 4 Meetings
ACTIVITY:
• Human Rights Awareness
• Human Rights Expo December 11, 2022
• Facebook Postings on Miami Beach Facebook to promote awareness of monthly topics
• Exploring new ways to create awareness and provide community outreach
FUTURE ACTIVITIES:
• New focus on homeless rights & programs – outreach to police, Homeless Comm, City mgr,
etc.
• Priorities on what is being done re mental health & City’s lapsed Lazarus program
• Continue to provide community outreach/education on Human Rights issues such as human
trafficking, LGBT, immigrants (sanctuary cities), homeless, charities.
• Unconscious Bias awareness /education initiative
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• Annual Human Rights Expo
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
• Human Rights Expo December 11, 2022
• Facebook Postings
• Charter review resolution
• Hairstyles resolution
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BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME:
Mayor’s 41st Street Blue Ribbon Committee
CHAIRPERSON:
Yechiel Ciment
CITY LIAISON:
Diana Fontani Martinez
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD:
3
ACTIVITY:
September 8, 2022 Meeting
• Approval of June 9, 2022 minutes.
• The Committee received updates and discussed the following:
o Member Attendance/Sunshine Law - An update on this was provided by Legal
Department
o 41st Street Corridor Streetscape Project- a physical model of 41st Street presented
to identify any issues or concerns on the model. The Committee recommended the
following: a) family-friendly street - the intent of the project is to have 41st Street
become a family friendly main street; b) activate the streets to bring in more family
friendly activation near Henry Liebman Square and keep the main elements of the
square intact; c) elimination of fragmented sidewalks;; d) additional tree canopies; e)
public seating; and f) widen of the sidewalk near the following restaurants/cafes:
Taste Café, Roosters and Toasters and Café Avanti.
o Quality-of-Life Funds - Committee informed of $33,826.46 in quality-of-life funds.
o Transportation Update - Miami-Dade County Transportation Department will be
conducting counts and for the south side of Chase Ave and 41st Street to develop a
crosswalk on the south side of the street.
o Artisanal/Farmer’s Market Update - staff is still trying to locate a vendor for a
possible holiday market.
o Status of Request for Letters of Interest for Mixed-Use Development Near 41st
Street Update - informed the committee that this is moving forward, and a release
date will be announced sometime soon.
o Love 41st Street Campaign - staff is working on a flyer and will be ready by the
October meeting.
October 13, 2022 Meeting
• Approval of September 8, 2022 minutes
• The Committee received updates and discussed the following:
o 41st Street Corridor Streetscape Project - update on the project and shared new
images. Compared the AECOM proposed design and the Brooks + Scarpa
proposed design.
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o Art in Public Places Temporary Art Installation Proposal - informed the
Committee that Friends of You will be installing a temporary art installation
entitled, Star Child a 50-foot sculpture, in Henry Liebman Square. This
installation, to be located at 41st Street and Pine Tree Drive for three months,
was reviewed and unanimously recommended by the Art in Public Places
Committee (“AIPP”).
o Artisanal/Farmer’s Market Update - informed that the Florida Fresh Market
Artisanal/Farmer’s market in Lummus Park began in September 2022 will
expand to 41st Street and Collins Park in April 2023. A Florida Fresh Market
representative gave a presentation about Florida Fresh Market.
o December Activation - informed that staff met with a potential vendor that is
interested in curating the holiday activation near 41st Street and the potential cost
would be $25,000-35,000.
o Transportation Update - currently working on the following items regarding 41st
Street: a) implementation of the crosswalk, on southside of 40th Street and Chase
Avenue – Miami-Dade County, which includes obtaining data to justify the
crosswalk – a report is due in approximately two (2) weeks; b) Traffic Light
Signalization at the sections of Prairie Ave and Royal Palm Avenue on 41st Street
- the signals were installed in the 1980s, so Miami Beach has requested Miami -
Dade County to review and evaluate the necessity of the signals; and c) Request
for a “north right turn on red” sign - approaching northbound on 40th Street along
Prairie Avenue.
December 8, 2022 Meeting
• Approval of October 13, 2022 minutes.
• The Committee received updates and discussed the following:
o 41st Streetscape Corridor Project - update on the project and shared a revised
presentation and will ask the traffic consultant to investigate the most cost and time
efficient and less impactful (on residents) times/locations to do construction and will
report back to the Committee.
o BID Formation Update - The Administration and City Attorney’s Office are meeting
with the BID Committee regularly. The BID is on track to have elections for the BID in
May 2023.
o 41st Street Mixed-Use Development on City-Owned Property Request for Letters of
Interest - Seth Gadinsky informed the Committee that the RFLI issuance has been
held until 2023 so as not to compete with the holidays.
o Transportation Update - pedestrian automated signaling has been removed and
now pedestrians must request to cross. In addition, the County approved the
removal of the traffic signals on 40th Street and install a 4 way stop for 3 -6 months.
o Support Small Business Campaign - the City issued a Support Small Business
campaign after Thanksgiving to continue support post Small Business Saturday.
The Committee suggested that the Administration consider a Small Business
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Sunday event in the spring for 41st Street because several 41st Street businesses
were closed on Small Business Saturday.
o Fountain at Henry Liebman Square - shared the project was postponed until
additional funding is available amongst other issues. A FY 23 approved amendment
has the project proceeding to the Procurement phase, with construction expected to
commence in February/ March ‘23.
o January 2023 Community Activation - Invitation to Quote (ITQ) will be issued in
December and the activation, if approved by the Committee, the event will be
pushed back to February.
o Robin Jacobs informed that there will be a street block party sponsored by the
Police Athlete League (PAL) on 41st Street set for the first week of February. Eric
Hankin suggested that the City have a booth with renderings at the block party to
inform the community of the 41st Street G.O. Bond Project.
o Freebee- Gus Doyle, Director of Business Development for Freebee gave an
overview of Freebee. Freebee is dedicated to utilizing an integrative approach
towards facilitating healthier habits for municipalities and their residents alike. He
stated that currently Freebee has two vehicles in Miami Beach and that more are
needed. Freebee is in the process of obtaining Tesla vehicles and additional vehicles
will reduce waiting time. The Committee passed the following motion: recommend ed
the City of Miami Beach support an increase and expansion of the Freebee fleet, from
two (2) vehicles to eight (8) vehicles, to service the Mid-Beach area
o Love 41st Street Campaign - Bonnie Crabtree shared that the final posters and the
Committee welcomes the posters and Bonnie’s efforts. Diana Fontani shared that she
planned to distribute to the businesses along 41st Street. Yechiel Ciment requested
a 41st Street logo to be created for future use. Heather Shaw suggested that the
creation of a 41st Street logo be postponed and done in collaboration with the 41st
Street BID.
FUTURE ACTIVITIES:
• Continue working with the 41st Street Business Improvement District (BID) Committee
regarding the formation of a BID within the 41st Street business corridor and eventually
establish a marketing/communications plan to promote 41st Street.
• Explore a business quality of life – “Keep 41st Street Clean” educational awareness
campaign for 41st Street.
• Collaborate with the city on the 41st Street Mixed-Use Development on City-Owned
Property RFLI.
• Activate an Artisanal or Farmer’s Market on 41st Street.
• Collaborate with the city to address and mitigate traffic congestion, sanitation, and
safety/security issues.
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• Collaborate with city to discuss, share and implement the 41st Street Corridor
Revitalization Project.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
• “Love 41st Street” campaign. Promotion to encourage business owners and their patrons to
be more proactive in cleaning their storefront, reporting issues and appreciating their
commercial corridor. Businesses are putting the flyers in their store windows and social
media to inspire and in solidarity to make 41st Street more attractive.
• Explored the revitalization and activation of Henry Liebman Square.
• Advocated the return of an artisanal or farmers market for 41st Street.
• Advocated for the removal of the automatic pedestrian walking requests and now it is back
to on demand along 41st Street.
• Supported Art in Public Places Committee with the installation of Starchild at Henry Liebman
Square.
• Working with the Transportation and Mobility Department for the removal of traffic lights
along 41st Street.
• Advocated for the Request for Letters of Interest for Mixed-Use Developments on City
Owned Parking Lots Near 41st Street.
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BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME:
Miami Beach Commission for Women
CHAIRPERSON:
Jill Shockett
CITY LIAISON:
Monica Matteo-Salinas
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD:
4
ACTIVITY:
July: Our guest speaker was Miami Beach Police Department Officer Ysidro Llamoca,
Homeless Resource Officer and Samantha Cespedes, Human Trafficking and Domestic
Violence Officer.
August: No meeting held; recess.
September: The Miami Beach Commission for Women took a trip to the Miami Beach
Police Department to participate in a women’s self defense class, taught by Officer Noel
Castillo and Officer Deborah Martineau.
October: OCTOBER MEETING WAS CANCELED DUE TO INCLIMATE WEATHER .
November: Miami Beach Police Department; Presentation on Domestic Violence awareness
month. On November 20th, several members sat at a table outside of Publix to hand out
brochures for Domestic Violence awareness month.
December: Our December meeting was replaced by the Human R ights Expo on December
11th at the Miami Beach Botanical Garden.
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BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME:
Next Generation Council
CHAIRPERSON:
Evan Salzberg
CITY LIAISON:
Erick Chiroles
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD:
Two (2)
ACTIVITY:
The Next Generation Council meets quarterly as per City code.
The Council explored ways it can suggest for the City of Miami Beach to make pedestrian and bicycle facility
improvements to increase safety. It discussed traffic enforcement w/ MBPD Captain Steve Feldman and
pedestrian and cyclist safety w/ Transportation Director Jose Gonzalez.
Council members also discussed the need to have the young residents network and interact with each other
to build a sense of community and better understand what is happening in the City of Miami Beach.
The Council made the following recommendation to the City Commission at its December 12, 2022
meeting.
• The Next Generation Council recommends for the City Commission to sponsor a young professional
networking event in partnership with the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce and/or any other
interested Business Improvement District.
The Council elected Michael Zilber as Chair and Joshua Robbins as Vice-Chair for 2023. The Council set the
following dates for its 2022 quarterly meeting schedule: Q1 — March 7, 2023; Q2 — June 12, 2023; Q3 —
September 11, 2023; and Q4 — December 12, 2023.
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BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: Normandy Shores Gov. Neighborhood Improvement
CHAIRPERSON: Carolyn Berg
CITY LIAISON: Tameka Otto Stewart
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD: 0
ACTIVITY:
*There were no meetings held July-December 2022*
FUTURE ACTIVITIES:
Continued communications with the City regarding issues that may arise
Board to get approval from Homeowners Association for their FY 2024 Operating Budget
Adopt FY 2024 Operating Budget and Millage Rate
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
The following was reviewed and discussed during 2022:
Preparation for FY 2023 Budget
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BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME:
Parks and Recreational Facilities Advisory Board
CHAIRPERSON:
Sean Smith
CITY LIAISON:
Cynthia Casanova
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD:
2
(September 8, 2022 and October 12, 2022)
ACTIVITY:
The Parks and Recreational Facilities Board addressed several different issues and areas of
concern during the past six months:
• Board Project – Re-Branding Parks to Bring Family, Fitness and Tourism to Miami Beach
• G.O. Bond Park Project Discussion with City Staff such as Maria Hernandez from CIP
• Pickleball Courts and Programming
• Tourism and Culture and Park’s Department Health and Wellness Initiatives
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FUTURE ACTIVITIES:
The Parks and Recreational Facilities Advisory Board will continue to discuss the following topics:
• Any Referrals from City Commission or Commission Committees
• Parks & Recreation Capital Projects
• Parks & Recreation Budget
• General Obligation Bond Projects
The Board will also be involved in providing their input in future park plans as well as setting
expectations and areas of interests to focus on in the future.
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ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
The following list are motions that the Parks and Recreational Facilities Advisory Board made in the
past 6 months based on their activity:
• The Parks and Recreational Facilities Advisory Board strongly motions for the Parks and
Recreation Department to continue to vet overall health and wellness and family friendly
activations at Lummus Park and further motions that any proposals received be reviewed by
the Parks Board in order to give the City Commission its recommendations.
• The Parks and Recreational Facilities Board motions that prior to the City Commission
making any definitive decision on the 72nd Street Complex project, the board would like the
opportunity to review and opine on the overall design and direction of the project. The board
asks to remain continuously involved throughout the process.
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BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME: PLANNING BOARD
CHAIRPERSON: KAREEM BRANTLEY
CITY LIAISON: ROGELIO MADAN
DATE OF REPORT: JUL 2022 – DEC 2022
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD DURING THIS REPORTING PERIOD: 5
MEETING AGENDA
DATE ITEMS APPROVED DENIED DISCUSSED CONTINUED WITHDRAWN NO ACTION MOVED OTHER
JUL 16 16 3
AUG NM NM NM NM NM NM NM NM NM
SEPT 10 11 2 1
OCT 6 7 2 1
NOV 8 6 3 1
DEC 7 9
TOTAL 47 49 2 6 5
NM: No Meeting
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BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME:
Police Citizens Relations Committee
CHAIRPERSON:
Seth Feuer
CITY LIAISON:
Robin Henson
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD:
Four (4)
ACTIVITY:
July 12, 2022
In attendance were, Chairman Seth Feuer, Vice Chair Valerie Navarrete, Danny Aronson, Pam
Brumer, Alexander Fryd, Julian Linares, Rafael Velasquez, Sam Rabin, and Lisa Cole.
Sergeant Shantell Mitchell introduction and brief conversation on gun violence. This will be
discussed further in the upcoming months.
No August Meeting
September 13, 2022
In attendance were, Chairman Seth Feuer, Vice Chair Valerie Navarrete, Pam B rumer, Christine
Klingspor, Rafael Velasquez, Sam Rabin, Adam Kravitz, Joanna Kravitz, Curtis Slipman, and Philip
Rothman.
Major Danny Morgalo updated members on July 4th Weekend, Rolling Loud, and Take Over Miami.
No October Meeting – Cancelled due to Jewish Holiday
November 8, 2022
In attendance were, Chairman Seth Feuer, Vice Chair Valerie Navarrete, Pamela Brumer, Rafael
Velasquez, Sam Rabin, Adam Kravitz, Joanna Kravitz, Curtis Slipman, Alex Fryd, Julian Linares,
Lisa Cole, Daniel Aronson, Adam Kravitz, and Philip Rothman
Chiefs & Captains Corner Updates provided by:
Chief Clements, Major Morgalo and Executive Officer Ernesto Rodriguez
Presentation provided by K9 (Cpt. Feldman suggested an outdoor (New facility) K-9
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December 13, 2022
In attendance were Seth Feuer, Daniel Aronson, Pamela Brumer, Christine Klingspor, Rafael
Velasquez, Sam Rabin, Joanna Kravitz, Moshe Rothman, and Curtis Slipman.
FUTURE ACTIVITIES:
Meetings were hybrid. In the future we would like to have in-person meetings and have more
interaction with department members and various units within the department.
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BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME:
Production Industry Council ‐ PIC
CHAIRPERSON:
Barbara Goicoechea
CITY LIAISON:
Veronica Hennig
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD:
4 meetings held. Second Thursday of every month. Recess during
August and December.
1 additional meeting held under Subcommittee on Regional Film
Festivals
ACTIVITY: To understand, evaluate and advance the benefits of film, special event, photography and music production
and entertainment as it relates to residents, business, tourism and overall commerce for the City of Miami Beach.
Special areas of focus include, but are not limited to:
Helping to establish the strong link between a well‐funded / politically supported film incentive program and
a robust Florida economy with growing tourism and enhancing the “Miami Beach” brand.
To attend, observe and develop relationships with attendees of National Association of Television Producers
and Executives (“NATPE”), Film Florida, American Black Film Festival (“ABFF”) and other industry
organizations.
Educate the industry and the residents and stakeholders on the Film, Television, and Photography industry
in Miami Beach, as it relates to economic impact, brand awareness and the permitting process.
Liaise with the Office of Film and Entertainment (“OFE”), to provide support when and where necessary to
increase availability and access to film incentives.
Discussion of successes of large scale City Wide Special Event activations such as Swim Week, Art Week/Art
Basel, as well as ongoing productions in support of film, TV and photography.
Provided legislative support to Film Florida and industry during Legislative session.
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FUTURE ACTIVITIES:
Ongoing efforts in areas outlined above including new areas of focus as may be determined by change in
political climate as it relates to film incentives, permitting issues, or other challenges or opportunities as may
arise.
To identify other areas of economic and other support to incentivize both established and emerging film and
digital production in the State of Florida and more specifically Miami‐Dade.
Work with City, VCA, and CAC to identify ways to improve existing and potential opportunities for incentivizing
productions to Miami Beach.
Continue efforts to educate the residents and key stakeholders in the community on the beneficial impacts
of the film industry.
Continue to actively partner to showcase local film screenings of Miami Beach local filmmakers.
Encouraging the marketing/FAM trips of Miami Beach locales.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Creation of the an exploratory subcommittee (Subcommittee on Regional Film Festivals) tasked with
researching insights into the needs of regional film festivals, and other local producers, in their efforts to
reconnect with their audience in a post‐COVID19 environment and bring said audience back to Miami Beach.
Supported review and changes to the Special Event Permit Guidelines, and Film & Print Permit Guidelines to
bring them up to date and conform with current administrative processes and circumstances.
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BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME:
Program for Public Information (PPI) Committee
(previously referred to as Resiliency Communications
Committee)
CHAIRPERSON:
Melissa Berthier, Director of Marketing and Communications
CITY LIAISON:
Amy Knowles, Chief Resilience Officer
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD:
0
ACTIVITY:
The mission of the Program for Public Information (PPI) Committee is to create and monitor a
Program for Public Information to assist the community to reduce flood risk and ultimately reduce the
cost of flood insurance. The PPI is an activity of the National Flood Insurance Program’s Community
Rating System (CRS) that compliments the City’s approach to economic resilience and public
participation.
The Committee held two meetings, one in March 2022 and another in June 2022. The Committee did
not meet during the period of this report, between July and December 2022.
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FUTURE ACTIVITIES:
In 2022, the Committee and staff created a new Program for Public Information, which is required by
FEMA CRS program to be updated every five years. This document tracks the status of PPI outreach
activities and provides recommendations for improvement. The City will continue completing outreach
activities as specified by this report. The Committee submitted the new PPI Plan for review by the City
Commission, and it was officially adopted on June 20, 2022 via Resolution 2022-32216.
The City will continue to conduct outreach and distribute communication materials to let the community
know about the new FIRM maps and Risk Rating 2.0. The goal of these communications is also to let
the community know that these updates might affect flood insurance rates and that they should reach
out to their agents to understand personal impact.
The City will conduct its Annual PPI Plan Update and Evaluation Report for 2023. This document tracks
the status of PPI outreach activities and provides recommendations for improvement. The City will
continue completing outreach activities as specified by the newly created 2022 PPI Plan and will provide
annual updates.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Miami Beach pursued an aggressive goal to improve its FEMA Community Rating System (CRS)
ranking from a Class 6 to a Class 5 and was officially awarded the new score in 2019. Miami Beach has
participated in the CRS program for many years. In April 2022, the City received official notice from
FEMA verifying that Miami Beach has been certified to retain its Class 5 CRS rating. This designation
makes Miami Beach one of only three municipalities in Miami-Dade County to achieve this score. This
allows for the community to continue to receive 25% savings on flood insurance premiums, providing
$8.6 million in savings to the community, helping to offset increasing federal rates.
In 2022, the Committee focused on creating a new Program for Public Information (PPI), as required
by the CRS. The plan details the City’s various flood mitigation efforts and promotes flood awareness.
The new Program for Public Information includes revised messaging, updated target audiences, and
outreach projects. New Activities were incorporated into the document, along with a collection of
updates. This new PPI will act as a project guide for the next five years.
The Committee submitted the new PPI Plan for review by the City Commission, and it was officially
adopted on June 20, 2022 via Resolution 2022-32216.
Key messages developed by this Committee continue to be used by the Communications team when
advising and alerting residents about real-time flooding and actions to take. This communication is
delivered electronically via social media (Twitter, Facebook and Nextdoor) and email. In addition, the
Committee has helped create flood awareness fact sheets that are mailed directly to relevant audiences,
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BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME:
Committee for Quality Education
CHAIRPERSON:
Julie Basner
CITY LIAISON:
Leslie Rosenfeld
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD:
6
ACTIVITY:
Meeting of September 13, 2022
Members Present: Josh Levy, Mary Keinath, Beverly Heller, Beth Edwards, Laurie Kaye Davis, James
Orlowsky, Yvette Tache, Rina Bass, Evie Fernandez, Tiere Hessert, Courtney Reeve
Members Absent: Julie Basner and Karmenchu Santana-Vega
Motion 1
Made by Beverly Heller
Second by Courtney Reeve
The Committee for Quality Education requests the Mayor and Commission support Commissioner
Fernandez’s resolution on the September 14, 2022 Commission meeting agenda Item C7AQ to
support the LGBTQ community.
The Committee for Quality Education urges the Mayor and Commission to support the above
request.
Motion Passage: Votes 8-0
Abstained: Tiere Hessert
Absent for Vote: Beth Edwards and Josh Levy
Motion 2
Made by Beverly Heller
Second by Mary Keinath
The Committee for Quality Education requests the Mayor and City Commission support the
Human Rights Committee December 2022 Expo.
The Committee for Quality Education urges the Mayor and Commission to support the above
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Motion Passage: Votes 9-0
Absent for Vote: Beth Edwards and Josh Levy
Motion 3
Made by Yvette Tache
Second by Beverly Heller
The Committee for Quality Education requests the Mayor and City Commission and Miami-Dade
County Public Schools provide police to ensure traffic and pedestrian safety during drop-off and
pick-up at Miami Beach Senior High School while waiting for Miami-Dade County Public Schools,
Miami-Dade County, and City of Miami Beach to resolve the safety issue regarding the drop-off
lane.
The Committee for Quality Education urges the Mayor and Commission to support the above
request.
Motion Passage: Votes 10-0
Absent for Vote: Josh Levy
Motion 4
Made by Beverly Heller
Second by Laurie-Kaye Davis
The Committee for Quality Education requests the Mayor and City Commission include
Commissioner Richardson’s Resolution 2021-31846 and Commissioner Rosen-Gonzalez’s Resolution
2022-32194 as priorities for the City of Miami Beach 2023 State and Federal Legislative proposal.
The Committee for Quality Education urges the Mayor and Commission to support the above
request.
Motion Passage: Votes 9-0
Abstained: Beth Edwards
Absent for Vote: Josh Levy
Meeting of Oct. 18, 2022
Members Present : Mary Keinath, Joshua Levy, Beverly Heller, Laurie Kaye Davis, Rina Bass, Julie
Basner, Evie Fernandez, Tiere Hessert, Courtney Reeve, Beth Edwards, James Orlowsky
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Members Absent: Yvette Tache
STEM Lab needs $275,000 requested by City Commission September 30, 2022. Original request
listed below:
a. Nautilus Middle $27,000
b. Fienberg Fisher $225,000
c. MBSH $241,000
d. SPE $19,200
e. Biscayne 0
f. NBE $15,000
Discussion followed and the breakdown of the request to go to QEC on October 25, 2022 is as
follows:
a. Nautilus Middle $27,000
b. Fienberg Fisher $110,000
c. MBSH $104,000
d. SPE $19,000
e. Biscayne 0
f. NBE $15,000
Meeting of October 25, 2022
Members Present: Julie Basner, Josh Levy, Mary Keinath, Beverly Heller, Beth Edwards, Laurie Kaye
Davis, James Orlowsky, Rina Bass, Evie Fernandez, Tiere Hessert, Courtney Reeve
Members Absent: Yvette Tache
Motion
Made by Beth Edwards
Second by Mary Keinath
The Committee for Quality Education requests the Mayor and Commission allocate the $275,000
STEM funding for Miami Beach public schools as follows (estimated) and ensure this
equipment/consumable donation to Miami Beach public schools be sustained by Miami Dade
County Public Schools:
• Miami Beach Sr. High School $104,000
• Miami Beach Nautilus Middle School $27,000
• Miami Beach Fienberg Fisher K-8 $110,000
• North Beach Elementary $15,000
• Miami Beach South Pointe Elementary $19,000
• Biscayne Beach Elementary $0
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The Committee for Quality Education urges the Mayor and Commission to support the above
request.
Motion Passage: 10-0
Absent for Vote: Josh Levy
Meeting of November 15, 2022
Members Present: Julie Basner, Mary Keinath, Beverly Heller, Beth Edwards, Laurie Kaye Davis,
James Orlowsky, Rina Bass, Evie Fernandez, Tiere Hessert, Yvette Tache
Members Absent: Joshua Levy and Courtney Reeve
Motion
Made by Beverly Heller
Second by Laurie Kaye Davis
The Committee for Quality Education requests the Mayor and Commission move forward with the
Miami Beach Senior High School drop-off project (Slide 1B attached) as presented to the
Committee for Quality Education on November 15, 2022, by the Transportation and Mobility
Department of the City of Miami Beach and impacted trees at Miami Beach Senior High School
in the swale be replaced or replanted if possible but not delay the project.
The Committee for Quality Education urges the Mayor and Commission to support the above
request.
Motion Passage: Votes 10-0
Absent for Vote: Josh Levy and Courtney Reeve
Meeting of December 9, 2022
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FUTURE ACTIVITIES:
1. To continue to offer, oversee, protect, and sustain educational initiatives for our city’s
youth in conjunction and cooperation with MDCPS.
2. To continue to discuss and evaluate requests by the city’s schools and members of the
community for educational programming and infrastructure improvements and then
advise the city’s commission accordingly.
3. To make Teacher Recruitment/Retention a priority while continuing to meet the goals and
objectives that align with the Education Compact.
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ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
1. We advocated for the creation of an Education Department at the CMB, and while the
request could not be met, the city commission approved the following changes to our
satisfaction: a) changing the Organizational Development Performance Initiatives Division
to Performance Initiatives on Education, b) moving the division under the Budget Office,
and 3) changing Dr. Leslie Rosenfeld’s title to Chief Education Officer.
2. Pending MDCPS School Board approval, the city approved a one-time contribution of
$275,000 to be allocated amongst 5 MB schools for the purpose of STEM equipment and
STEM lab upgrades.
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BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME:
Senior Affairs Committee
CHAIRPERSON:
Debi Quade (Vice Chair: Oscar Llorente)
CITY LIAISON:
Luis Callejas
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD:
4 (July 2022 through December 2022)
ACTIVITY:
July 25, 2022:
- Overview of August 23 Election Ballot by Deputy City Attorney, Nick Kallergis
- Addressed concerns with bus tour companies parking at Council Tower South and blocking traffic
- Addressed issues with the change in building name at Federation Tower
- Update on pedestrian crosswalk at 87th Street and Harding Avenue
September 26, 2022:
- Overview of Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Proposed City Budget, John Woodruff, Chief Financial Officer
- Introduction of Bianca Montenegro, Office of Housing and Community Services
- Investigated elevator issues at Council Tower South
- Addressed issue with uninvited/non-residents attending senior classes at Federation Tower/
increased police visibility in the area
- Researched class schedule at Four Freedoms House
October 24, 2022:
- Overview of November 2022 Election Ballot, Rafael Paz, City Attorney
- Updated Committee on sidewalk conditions at intersection of Harding Avenue and 87th Street
- Registration at Unidad is open and seniors can inquire at the center
November 28, 2022:
- Presentation from Miami Beach Police Department, Sergeant Paul Guasto, Criminal Investigations
Division
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FUTURE ACTIVITIES:
- Fill Committee vacancies
- Organize future DMV driver licenses/ Florida ID mobile van events
- Schedule elections briefing in July/August
- Host health fairs with Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine-Cava/ County Commissioners
- Improve conditions at each senior center (Stela Maris House and Federation Towers specifically)
- Increase Committee members presence at Senior Events (Holiday Parties etc.)
- Promote the Committee my securing shirts/identifiers for committee members
- Continue the mission of the committee by focusing on what senior centers need most:
Purpose: The purpose of the senior affairs committee is to provide senior citizen residents of the
city with the opportunity to represent and articulate the needs of persons 55 years of age and older,
to foster increased involvement in the affairs of city government by senior citizen residents, and to
provide recommendations to the mayor and city commissioners on issues and programs affecting
the city's senior citizen population.
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ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
- Provided COVID-19 updates
- Worked with various city departments to improve the quality of life of the city’s senior community
(Transportation, Parking, Housing and Community Services)
- Provided information on programs to keep seniors moving and healthy (Senior Soccer, Yoga, Tai-
Chi, arts and culture programs etc.)
- Provided information on programs to keep seniors safe/ increased police presence
- Provide periodic city departments meet and greet to the committee
- Provided information on food distribution program
- Provided informational session on upcoming city elections and voting
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BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME:
Sustainability Committee
CHAIRPERSON:
Margarita Kruyff
CITY LIAISON:
Alyssia Berthoumieux
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD:
11
ACTIVITY:
Identify and promote policies and practices with the City of Miami Beach aimed at achieving a
sustainable environment, as well as to minimize negative impacts and maximize benefits to the
environment.
FUTURE ACTIVITIES:
Identify opportunities to increase installation of renewable energy.
Support continued efforts to monitor and maintain the cleanliness of the city’s waterways.
Identify opportunities for incorporating green infrastructure, reducing stormwater impacts, and
improving water quality citywide.
Identify opportunities for the energy efficiency and water conservation initiatives throughout the
city.
Support initiatives and policies to mitigate for the city’s transportation carbon footprint and reduce
GHG emissions, such as bike pathways, EV stations, public transportation (non-diesel), water
transportation and other alternative modes of transportation.
Continue to support initiatives to reduce city-wide energy consumption.
Continue to support grants for sustainability initiatives.
Support the development of programs that enhance the city’s natural resources.
Continue to support the reduction of fertilizer/pesticide use.
Identify opportunities to increase protecting and increase the urban forest/greenspace.
Support the incorporation of projects, programming and education to promote pollinator habitats
Identify opportunities for green procurement for local businesses
Support blue/green infrastructure.
Support the implementation of strategies to reduce littering and increase recycling.
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ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Appointed a committee member as an Ex-Officio Non-Voting Member to the Mayor’s G.O. Bond
Oversight Committee.
Recommended the opposition of HB 741 and SB 1024 during the Florida legislative session,
which would harm the advancement of consumer solar energy production.
Recommended the construction of a commercial composting facility in Miami-Dade County and
the development of a curbside compost pickup program.
Supported the installation of storm drain grates to prevent litter from entering waterways.
Supported enhancements of Flagler Monument Island which prioritize enriching natural habitat,
non-motorized use, improving resident use, and calming the island.
Recommended the implementation of a smoking ban on beaches, along with the installation of
ashtrays and signs at beach entrances.
Continued to identify and combat concerns with ongoing litter issues.
Supported the sustainable forestry principles as laid out by the Urban Forestry Master Plan.
Supported the ongoing development of the Climate Action Plan.
Supported home and community-wide composting initiatives.
Recommended environmental assessments for any future bay link transit projects.
Recommended the implementation of a selection criterion which prioritizes the bidder who
maximizes electrification of the trolley fleet as part of their proposal for the selection of a trolley
service provider.
Suggested the inclusion of a panel and/or discussion on food waste at Aspen Ideas: Climate
2023.
Continued to identify and recommend alternative methods of stormwater management that help to
improve water quality.
Recommended actions to support tree preservation as laid out by the Urban Forestry Master
Plan.
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BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME:
TRANSPORTATION, PARKING & BICYCLE PEDESTRIAN
FACILITIES COMMITTEE
CHAIRPERSON:
MARC EDELSTEIN
CITY LIAISON:
MONICA BELTRAN
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD:
FIVE (5) JUL-DEC 2022
(AUG No meeting held)
ACTIVITY:
July 18, 2022:
o Update on County pilot related to Bicycle Traffic Lights on Euclid and 11th
o Plans for E Bay Dr/ cause of accidents
o Update on Slow Streets 2.0/MDC Approval of 20MPH
o Update on Terminal Island/Bridge Road traffic operations
o Discuss resolution for speeding/traffic on Meridian Ave
September 12, 2022:
o Update on Slow streets 2.0/MDC Approval of 20MPH
o Update on County pilot related to Bicycle Traffic Lights on Euclid and 11th
o Plans for E Bay Dr/ cause of accidents
o Update on Venetian Island Improvements
o Status of GO Bond Funded 34th ST/Chase Ave shared use path
o Update on West Ave Project- Bike lanes/curb ramps
o Update on Transportation & Mobility Dept Budget Requests
o Update on Traffic Safety- Collins Ave between 23rd & 24th ST
October 3, 2022:
o South Pointe Park Boardwalk Enforcement
o Status of bike lanes funded by the GO Bond
o Traffic concerns- Intersection at NB Pinetree Dr and Sheridan
November 14, 2022:
o Electric Vehicle charging stations in Mid Beach Parking Lot
o Parking needs at the Miami Beach Botanical Garden
o Miami Beach Art Week Bike Parking
o Update on bike lane South of 5th on Ocean Dr
December 12, 2022:
o Traffic pattern on the Venetian Causeway during construction
o Access path to the beach walk at 23rd ST and Collins Ave
o Update on Chase Ave/34th ST shared use path
o 71st/Maimonides ST business parking update
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o Maximum distance separation for Valet storage from Valet point of service location
o Automatic Pedestrian Signals in the City
o Traffic light concerns between Harding 87th ST and 87th Place
FUTURE ACTIVITIES:
PARKING:
• Curb management
• Electric vehicle charging stations including fast charging stations
• Parking Master Plan
• North Beach Civic Complex / 72nd Street Garage
• Valet in ADCD
• Signage at private parking lots
• Updates on security cameras and license plate recognition in garages
• Selection of provider for mobile parking payment application
• City valet concessions contract
TRANSPORTATION:
• Further development and implementation of pedestrian improvements consistent with the
Adopted Modal Prioritization Resolution and adopted 2016 Transportation Master Plan
including implementation of pedestrian priority zones, exclusive pedestrian phases at
signalized intersections, and LED pedestrian flashing beacons at crosswalks
• Further development and build-out of a citywide bicycle network, including projects
recommended in the Adopted Transportation Master Plan and Bicycle -Pedestrian Master
Plan (e.g. painting green bike lanes,
installing bicycle corrals and bicycle parking at parking garages and street ends, installing
bike repair stations, and implementing parking-protected and buffered bike lanes,
neighborhood greenways, complete streets, and shared-use off-road paths)
• Work with Miami-Dade Transit to implement the Better Bus Network that addresses the
concerns and needs of Miami Beach
• Consistent with the Miami-Dade County Strategic Miami Area Rapid Transit (SMART) Plan,
implementation of regional mass transit solutions including the Beach Express Bus Express
Rapid Transit (BERT) projects
using the shoulders of the Julia Tuttle and MacArthur Causeways (i.e. Beach Express North
BERT, Beach Express Central BERT, and Beach Express South BERT)
• Consistent with the Adopted Miami-Dade County SMART Plan, continue to work with Miami-
Dade County and the community to advance the locally preferred alternative for the Beach
Corridor Rapid Transit Project which proposes an elevated rapid transit connection across
the MacArthur Causeway connecting Miami Beach, Downtown Miami, Midtown Miami, and
Design District
• Implementation of the Intelligent Transportation System and Smart Parking System Project
to improve traffic flow, enhance parking availability, improve incident response, communicate
incidents affecting traffic to the motoring public, and more efficiently manage congestion in
real time
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• Planning and development of mobility hubs and intercept parking garages in South Beach,
Mid-Beach, and North Beach to improve the convenience of multimodal transfers and
promote the use of alternative forms of transportation
• Construction/operation/maintenance of new iconic bus shelters throughout the City
• Launch bicycle and pedestrian safety campaigns in collaboration with Communications and
Police Departments
• Continue the implementation of traffic signal retiming efforts to improve traffic flow along
major thoroughfares citywide while balancing the safety and convenience needs of
pedestrians
• Continue exploring partnerships and sponsorship opportunities for pilot/demonstration
projects in the City advancing autonomous vehicle technology, including autonomous mass
transit shuttles
• Expand on-demand transit service to provide first mile/last mile connectivity in areas
currently not served or underserved by the City’s trolley service and/or County bus service
and as a traffic mitigation strategy during roadway construction and major events
• Continue collaborating with Miami-Dade County to implement Adaptive Traffic Signal Control
(Smart Traffic Signals) along the City’s major thoroughfares
• Deploy an integrated multimodal mobile application to provide real time trip plann ing, both
regionally and within the City
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
September 12, 2022:
Bicycle Pedestrian Coordinator Position
✓ Motion Passed: The TPBPFC passed a motion asking that consideration be placed for the
funding of a Bicycle Pedestrian Coordinator position for the Transportation Department. The
Committee agrees that a Bicycle Pedestrian Coordinator in the Transportation and Mobility
Department will help in the delivery of key pending bicycle-pedestrian projects and initiatives.
This position will also address current bicycle-pedestrian safety and accessibility issues
throughout the City. (LTC #377-2022)
Chase Ave and 34th ST Shared-Use Path Project
✓ Motion Passed: The TPBPFC unanimously passed a motion reaffirming support of the
Chase Ave and 34th ST Shared-Use Path Project. The Committee agrees that the public
safety of pedestrians and bicyclists is a priority. (LTC #395-2022)
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BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME:
Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority
CHAIRPERSON:
Steve Adkins
CITY LIAISON:
Grisette Roque Marcos
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD:
5
ACTIVITY:
July 8, 2022:
The May 3, 2022 meeting minutes were approved. Motion by Mr. Neary to approve the May 3, 2022 meeting
minutes. Seconded by Mr. Rollins. Motion passes unanimously.
An overview of the 2021/2022 Budget was provided to the Board.
The Board was provided with a list of upcoming events
The 2022/2023 Tourism Advancement Program guidelines were reviewed and approved by the Board.
Motion by Mr. Neary to approve the proposed changes to the 2022/2023 Tourism Advancement Program.
Seconded by Mr. Haas. Motion passes unanimously.
A discussion was held regarding the proposed changes to the Forbes Travel Guide hospitality training
programs offered through the MBVCA, that included the elimination of the online training program and
increasing the online webinars being offered. Motion by Mr. Neary to approve the proposed changes to the
Forbes Travel Guide Training Program for the FY 2022/2023. Seconded by Mr. Rollins. Motion passes
unanimously.
A discussion was held regarding allocating additional funds towards various PR initiatives.
July 28, 2022:
The July 8, 2022 meeting minutes were approved. Motion by Mr. Rollins to approve the July 8, 2022 meeting
minutes. Seconded by Ms. Benua. Motion passes unanimously.
An overview of the 2021/2022 Budget was provided to the Board.
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The Board was provided with a list of upcoming events
A discussion on possible collaborations with tourism branding initiatives was held with City Manager, Alina
Hudak. Mr. Matt Kenny from the City’s Marketing and Communications Department spoke about the City’s
rebranding efforts and the process they went through.
A presentation on the Miami Beach Connect with the Waters “Let the Water be your Guide” campaign was
presented by the MBVCA’s PR firm of record, Private Label Marketing. Motion by Mr. Suarez to continue
the dialogue and allocate $50,000 towards the Let the Waters be your Guide campaign. Seconded by Mr.
Neary. Motion passes unanimously.
A presentation on Architecture Tourism was presented to the Board for review and approval. Motion by Mr.
Neary to earmark up to $150,000 for the Architectural Tourism initiative. Seconded by Mr. Suarez. Motion
passes unanimously.
A preview of the new Experience Miami Beach Tours app was presented to the Board.
The 2022/2023 MBVCA budget was reviewed and approved by the Board. Motion by Mr. Suarez to approve
the 2022/2023 MBVCA budget in the amount of $3,833,000. Seconded by Ms. Rice. Motion passes
unanimously.
The MBVCA members who will serve on the No Vacancy Miami Beach panel were selected. Ms. Benua and
Mr. Rollins volunteered. Mr. Haas volunteered to be the alternate. Mr. Adkins and Mr. Neary offered to be
alternates if needed.
October 13, 2022:
The July 28, 2022 meeting minutes were approved. Motion by Mr. Neary to approve the July 28, 2022
meeting minutes. Seconded by Mr. Rollins. Motion passes unanimously.
An overview of the 2021/2022 Budget was provided to the Board.
The Board was provided with a list of upcoming events
A grant in the amount of $30,000 was awarded to Fish Hard Events for the Miami Billfish Tournament of
Champions. Motion by Mr. Neary to grant $30,000 for the Miami Billfish Tournament of Champions.
Seconded by Ms. Benua. Motion passes unanimously.
A grant in the amount of $45,000 was awarded to URGE Miami, LLC for the 2022 Urge Miami Thanksgiving
Festival. Motion by Ms. Benua to grant $45,000 for URGE Miami Thanksgiving Festival. Seconded by Mr.
Neary. Motion passes unanimously.
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A grant in the amount of $40,000 was awarded to GMP Live for the North Beach Music Festival. Motion by
Mr. Neary to grant $40,000 for the North Beach Music Festival. Seconded by Ms. Rice. Mr. Rollins abstained.
Motion passes.
A grant in the amount of $24,000 was awarded to Scope Art Fair, Inc. for SCOPE Miami Beach 2022. Motion
by Ms. Benua to grant $24,000 for SCOPE Miami Beach - 2022. Seconded by Mr. Neary. Motion passes
unanimously.
A grant in the amount of $32,000 was awarded to the South Beach Seafood Festival for the South Beach
Seafood Festival. Motion by Mr. Neary to grant $32,000 for the South Beach Seafood Festival. Seconded by
Ms. Benua. Motion passes unanimously.
A grant in the amount of $40,000 was awarded to LTF Triathlon, LLC for the Miami Marathon and Half
Marathon. Motion by Ms. Benua to grant $40,000 to the Miami Marathon and Half Marathon. Seconded by
Mr. Rollins. Motion passes unanimously.
A grant in the amount of $40,000 was awarded to Art Fairs Unlimited for Untitled, Art Miami Beach. Motion
by Mr. Neary to grant $40,000 for Untitled, Art Miami Beach. Seconded by Mr. Rollins. Ms. Benua abstained.
Motion passes.
A grant in the amount of $59,500 was awarded to the Orange Bowl Committee for the Capital One Orange
Bowl Game Marketing Campaign and Ancillary Events. Motion by Ms. Rice to grant $59,500 to the Capital
One Orange Bowl Game Marketing Campaign and Ancillary Events. Seconded by Mr. Neary. Motion passes
unanimously.
A grant in the amount of $100,000 was awarded to the City of Miami Beach for the No Vacancy, Miami
Beach project. Motion by Ms. Benua to grant $100,000 for No Vacancy, Miami Beach. Seconded by Mr.
Neary. Motion passes unanimously.
A grant in the amount of $30,000 was awarded to the MDGLCC Foundation, Inc. for the LGBT Visitor
Center. Motion by Ms. Benua to grant $30,000 for the LGBT Visitor Center. Seconded by Mr. Suarez. Mr.
Adkins abstained. Motion passes.
A grant in the amount of $30,000 was awarded to the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce for the Miami
Beach Visitor Center. Motion by Mr. Rollins to grant $30,000 for the Miami Beach Visitor Center. Seconded
by Ms. Rice. Motion passes unanimously.
November 8, 2022:
The October 13, 2022 meeting minutes were approved. Motion by Mr. Neary to approve the October 13, 2022
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meeting minutes. Seconded by Ms. Rice. Motion passes unanimously.
An overview of the 2021/2022 Budget was provided to the Board.
The Board was provided with a list of upcoming events
Ms. Brandi Reddick provided an update on the No Vacancy, Miami Beach project
Ms. Lissette Arrogante-Garcia provided the Board with an update on the City’s upcoming projects
An update on Open House Miami was provided
An update on the “Connect with the Waters” and “Architectural Tourism” Campaigns was provided by the
MBVCA’s PR firm of record.
An update on the MBVCA’s EXP Miami Beach.Tours App was provided to the Board.
A discussion on the Miami Beach Visual Memoirs Project was held.
December 6, 2022:
The November 8, 2022 meeting minutes were approved. Motion by Ms. Benua to approve the November 8,
2022 minutes. Seconded by Mr. Rollins. Motion passes unanimously.
A grant in the amount of $51,000 was awarded to Florida International University for the 2023 Food Network
South Beach Wine + Food Festival. Motion by Ms. Benua to grant $51,000 for the 2023 Food Network South
Beach Wine + Food Festival. Seconded by Mr. Haas. Motion passes unanimously.
A grant in the amount of $40m000 was awarded to the National LGBTQ Task Force for the 2023 Winter
Party Festival. Motion by Ms. Benua to grant $40,000 for the 2023 Winter Party Festival. Seconded by Ms.
Rice. Motion passes unanimously.
A grant in the amount of $40,000 was awarded to A National Salute to America’s Heroes for the National
Salute to America’s Heroes. Motion by Mr. Haas to grant $40,000 for National Salute to America’s Heroes.
Seconded by Ms. Rice. Motion passes unanimously.
A grant in the amount of $40,000 was awarded to GroundUp Music Foundation Inc. for the GroundUP
Music Festival. Motion by Ms. Benua to grant $40,000 for the GroundUP Music Festival. Seconded by Mr.
Haas. Mr. Rollins abstained. Motion passes.
A grant in the amount of $28,000 was awarded to Model Volleyball for Model Volleyball. Motion by Ms.
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Rice to grant $28,000 for Model Volleyball. Seconded by Mr. Haas. Motion passes unanimously.
A grant in the amount of $90,000 was awarded to ACT Productions for the City of Miami Beach presents:
ITF Beach Tennis World Cup Qualifier and Miami Beach versus Brazil Beach Soccer Challenge. Motion
by Mr. Haas to grant $90,000 for the City of Miami Beach presents: ITF Beach Tennis World Cup Qualifier
and Miami Beach versus Brazil Beach Soccer Challenge. Seconded by Ms. Rice. Mr. Rollins abstained.
Motion passes.
FUTURE ACTIVITIES:
The next MBVCA Board meeting will take place Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at 10:00 am.
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ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
July 8, 2022:
The May 3, 2022 meeting minutes were approved.
An overview of the 2021/2022 Budget was provided to the Board.
The Board was provided with a list of upcoming events
The 2022/2023 Tourism Advancement Program guidelines were reviewed and approved by the Board.
A discussion was held regarding the proposed changes to the Forbes Travel Guide hospitality training
programs offered through the MBVCA, that included the elimination of the online training program and
increasing the online webinars being offered.
A discussion was held regarding allocating additional funds towards various PR initiatives.
July 28, 2022:
The July 8, 2022 meeting minutes were approved.
An overview of the 2021/2022 Budget was provided to the Board.
The Board was provided with a list of upcoming events
A discussion on possible collaborations with tourism branding initiatives was held with City Manager, Alina
Hudak. Mr. Matt Kenny from the City’s Marketing and Communications Department spoke about the City’s
rebranding efforts and the process they went through.
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A presentation on the Miami Beach Connect with the Waters “Let the Water be your Guide” campaign was
presented by the MBVCA’s PR firm of record, Private Label Marketing.
A presentation on Architecture Tourism was presented to the Board for review and approval.
A preview of the new Experience Miami Beach Tours app was presented to the Board.
The 2022/2023 MBVCA budget was reviewed and approved by the Board.
The MBVCA members who will serve on the No Vacancy Miami Beach panel were selected.
October 13, 2022:
The July 28, 2022 meeting minutes were approved.
An overview of the 2021/2022 Budget was provided to the Board.
The Board was provided with a list of upcoming events
A grant in the amount of $30,000 was awarded to Fish Hard Events for the Miami Billfish Tournament of
Champions.
A grant in the amount of $45,000 was awarded to URGE Miami, LLC for the 2022 Urge Miami Thanksgiving
Festival.
A grant in the amount of $40,000 was awarded to GMP Live for the North Beach Music Festival.
A grant in the amount of $24,000 was awarded to Scope Art Fair, Inc. for SCOPE Miami Beach 2022.
A grant in the amount of $32,000 was awarded to the South Beach Seafood Festival for the South Beach
Seafood Festival.
A grant in the amount of $40,000 was awarded to LTF Triathlon, LLC for the Miami Marathon and Half
Marathon.
A grant in the amount of $40,000 was awarded to Art Fairs Unlimited for Untitled, Art Miami Beach.
A grant in the amount of $59,500 was awarded to the Orange Bowl Committee for the Capital One Orange
Bowl Game Marketing Campaign and Ancillary Events.
A grant in the amount of $100,000 was awarded to the City of Miami Beach for the No Vacancy, Miami
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Beach project.
A grant in the amount of $30,000 was awarded to the MDGLCC Foundation, Inc. for the LGBT Visitor
Center.
A grant in the amount of $30,000 was awarded to the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce for the Miami
Beach Visitor Center.
November 8, 2022:
The October 13, 2022 meeting minutes were approved.
An overview of the 2021/2022 Budget was provided to the Board.
The Board was provided with a list of upcoming events
Ms. Brandi Reddick provided an update on the No Vacancy, Miami Beach project
Ms. Lissette Arrogante-Garcia provided the Board with an update on the City’s upcoming projects
An update on Open House Miami was provided
An update on the “Connect with the Waters” and “Architectural Tourism” Campaigns was provided by the
MBVCA’s PR firm of record.
An update on the MBVCA’s EXP Miami Beach.Tours App was provided to the Board.
A discussion on the Miami Beach Visual Memoirs Project was held.
December 6, 2022:
The November 8, 2022 meeting minutes were approved.
A grant in the amount of $51,000 was awarded to Florida International University for the 2023 Food Network
South Beach Wine + Food Festival.
A grant in the amount of $40m000 was awarded to the National LGBTQ Task Force for the 2023 Winter
Party Festival.
A grant in the amount of $40,000 was awarded to A National Salute to America’s Heroes for the National
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Salute to America’s Heroes.
A grant in the amount of $40,000 was awarded to GroundUp Music Foundation Inc. for the GroundUP
Music Festival.
A grant in the amount of $28,000 was awarded to Model Volleyball for Model Volleyball.
A grant in the amount of $90,000 was awarded to ACT Productions for the City of Miami Beach presents:
ITF Beach Tennis World Cup Qualifier and Miami Beach versus Brazil Beach Soccer Challenge.
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BOARD OR COMMITTEE NAME:
Youth Commission
CHAIRPERSON:
Ava Annunziato
CITY LIAISON:
Dr. Leslie Rosenfeld
NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD:
5
ACTIVITY:
At the November 15, 2022 meeting, the Youth Commission passed a motion requesting the
Mayor and Commission partner to support a No One Eats Alone Day in the City of Miami Beach.
At the December 14, 2022 meeting, the Youth Commission passed a motion requesting the
Mayor and Commission support the identification of a safe space in the City of Miami Beach for
LGBTQ+ youth to be able to speak openly about issues of concern and participate in monthly
information sessions where guest speakers provide useful information to positively impact their
lives.
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FUTURE ACTIVITIES:
The Youth Commission will meet on January 24th, February 28th, March 28th, April 25th, and May
23rd. On January 24th, the Youth Commission will discuss No One Eats Alone Day, LGBTQ+ Safe
Space, Homecoming Affordability, Sports Team Funding, and Dual Enrollment.
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ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
On December 14, 2022, the City Commission passed and adopted Resolution 2022-32438,
accepting the Youth Commission Advisory’s Board’s recommendation, and declaring support for
the “No One Eats Alone Day” on February 17, 2023.
In December 2022, the Youth Commission submitted an entry to the Florida League of Cities
(FLC) 2022 Youth Council Video Competition. The entry included a video, summary, and letter of
recommendation from the Mayor. The video highlighted how the you th council has made a
positive impact on the City’s residents.
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