Public Safety and Neighborhood Quality of Life

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February 28, 2023 - 3:00 PM

 


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Stephanie Rey Brooks- Support Staff

 


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OLD BUSINESS
1.UPDATE  REGARDING THE FIFTH AND ALTON PARKING GARAGE
December 8, 2021 - C4 S
Vice-Mayor Meiner
Facilities and Fleet Management Department
VIDEO2.

DISCUSSION REGARDING THE MAXIMUM DISTANCE SEPARATION FOR VALET STORAGE FROM THE VALET POINT OF SERVICE LOCATION.

June 22, 2022 - C4 I
Commissioner Rosen Gonzalez
Parking
3.DISCUSSION REGARDING PERSONS PROMOTING PUBLIC DISTURBANCES AND LESSONS LEARNED FROM THE EXPERIENCE OF OTHER CITIES.
May 04, 2022 - C4 L
Vice-Mayor Meiner
Police
4.

DISCUSSION REGARDING LIMITING VEHICULAR TRAFFIC ON RESIDENTIAL STREETS AND NEIGHBORHOODS DURING HIGH IMPACT PERIODS.

April 06, 2022 - C4 P
Vice-Mayor Meiner
Police and Transportation and Mobility
5.

DISCUSSION REGARDING ONGOING CONCERNS WITH THE 63RD STREET BRIDGE SCHEDULE, AND POTENTIAL MODIFICATIONS IN ORDER TO ADDRESS AND REMEDIATE ITS TRAFFIC IMPACT UPON MAJOR THOROUGHFARES IN THE VICINITY. 

December 14, 2022- C4U
Vice-Mayor Meiner
TRANSPORTATION & MOBILITY
VIDEO6.

A DISCUSSION REGARDING BOAT CHARTER ACTIVITY AT THE MIAMI BEACH MARINA AND THE RECURRING QUALITY OF LIFE CONCERNS OCCURRING AT OR NEAR THE MARINA PARKING AREAS AND SURROUNDING AREAS.

October 26, 2022 - C4 X
Vice-Mayor Meiner
Facilities and Fleet Management Department
ITEM TO BE SUBMITTED SUPPLEMENTAL
NEW BUSINESS
VIDEO7.A DISCUSSION ON PUBLICLY NOTICED MEETINGS AND HOW WE CAN IMPROVE THE PROCESS IN TERMS OF OUTREACH TO THE PUBLIC.
November 16, 2022- C4G
Commissioner Rosen Gonzalez
Marketing & Communications
8.

DISCUSSION REGARDING SOCCER FIELDS IN NORTH BEACH

November 16, 2022 - C4H
Commissioner Rosen Gonzalez
Parks and Recreation

 Discussion at committee.

VIDEO9.

DISCUSS WHETHER IT MAY BE FEASIBLE TO INSTALL FIBER OPTIC CABLE IN THE CITY’S SEWER AND STORMWATER SYSTEMS TO EXPAND THE AVAILABILITY OF INTERNET, CABLE, AND OTHER TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICE PROVIDERS FOR CITY BUILDINGS, INFRASTRUCTURE, AND PRIVATE CONSUMERS.

November 16, 2022 - C4S
Commissioner Fernandez
Public Works
10.DISCUSSION REGARDING PRIDE PARK SOD AND RE-SODDING BEFORE/AFTER EVENTS
November 16, 20222 C4 I
Commissioner Rosen Gonzalez
Tourism and Culture
VIDEO11.

Discussion Regarding The City’s Maintenance Of Traffic Plan During Art Basel 2022, And Recommendations For How To Improve The Gridlock During Art Basel, Such As Expansion Of The Art Basel Zone To Limit Competing Events, A Limitation On The Total Number Of Special Events That Could Take Place Within The City, Minimum Distance Separation Between Events, And Coordination With Other Jurisdictions And Their Respective Events

December 14, 2022 - C4K
Commissioner Fernandez
Transportation, Tourism and Culture
VIDEO12.

DISCUSSION REGARDING THE CITY’S CONTINUED EFFORTS TO IMPROVE AND MITIGATE TRAFFIC CONGESTION DURING ART WEEK, AND ANY ADDITIONAL STEPS WHICH COULD BE TAKEN TO IMPROVE THE ART WEEK EXPERIENCE AND ENSURE THE CONTINUED SUCCESS OF THE EVENT.

December 14, 2022- C4 L
Vice-Mayor Meiner
TRANSPORTATION & MOBILITY
13.DISCUSS INCONSISTENT LIGHTING ON OCEAN DRIVE AND LUMMUS PARK AND POTENTIAL FOR IMPROVEMENT
November 16, 2022, C4E
Commissioner Fernandez
Public Works
ITEM TO BE SUBMITTED SUPPLEMENTAL
14.

DISCUSSION REGARDING OCEAN TERRACE AND THE SURROUNDING NEIGHBORHOOD, AND THE IMPACTS TO THE AREA DUE TO THE LACK OF PROGRESS ON THE OCEAN TERRACE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AND REQUESTING AN UPDATE FROM THE ADMINISTRATION AND CITY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE AS TO THE TIMELINE FOR THE PROJECT AND CITY’S RIGHTS AND REMEDIES UNDER THE AGREEMENTS FOR THE OCEAN TERRACE PROJECT.

September 14, 2022 - C4 A
Commissioner Rosen Gonzalez
Office of Capital Improvement Projects
VIDEO15.

DISCUSS IMPROVING LANDSCAPING, CLEANLINESS, AND AESTHETICS OF MIAMI BEACH DRIVE FROM 24 STREET TO 29 STREET.

November 16, 2022 - C4C
Commissioner Fernandez
Public Works
16.

DISCUSSION REGARDING BEACH CONCESSIONS, REGULATIONS, AND LAYOUT TO ENSURE THAT SUFFICIENT AREA REMAINS AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES FOR PUBLIC ENJOYMENT OF BEACHES.

November 16, 2022 - C4 F
Commissioner Fernandez
Facilities and Fleet Management
ITEM TO BE SUBMITTED SUPPLEMENTAL
17.DISCUSSION REGARDING ADDING SHADE TREES AND RE-PAVING PARKING LOT P-63
December 14, 2022- C4 O
Commissioner Rosen Gonzalez
Environmental / Parking
Ongoing.
VIDEO18.DISCUSSION REGARDING CONCERNS RELATING TO AN EXCESSIVE NUMBER OF BOATS ANCHORING OVERNIGHT ON BISCAYNE BAY, INCLUDING NEAR PALM AND HIBISCUS ISLANDS, CREATING NOISE AND OTHER QUALITY OF LIFE DISRUPTIONS FOR RESIDENTS ON PALM AND HIBISCUS ISLANDS.

October 26, 2022 - C4 V
Vice-Mayor Meiner
Police, Code, Environmental
VIDEO19.

DISCUSSION ON THE MARINE AND WATERFRONT PROTECTION AUTHORITY BOARD’S RECOMMENDATION THAT THE CITY ESTABLISH A NON-MOTORIZED BOAT ZONE IN THE WATERS IMMEDIATELY SURROUNDING MONUMENT ISLAND.

November 16, 2022 - C4O
Vice-Mayor Meiner
Police, Environmental
VIDEO20. DISCUSS THE EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS TO BECOME A MIAMI BEACH POLICE OFFICER.
December 14, 2022 - C4T
Commissioner Rosen Gonzalez
Police, HR
VIDEO21.

DISCUSSION REGARDING AN UPDATE FROM THE MUNICIPAL PROSECUTOR ON THE AMOUNT OF REPEAT OFFENDERS ENCOUNTERED SINCE THE BEGINNING OF THE 2022 CALENDAR YEAR, THE REASON FOR THE ARRESTS AND CASE DISPOSITION. UPDATE MAY BE PROVIDED IN MEMORANDUM FORM IN THE COMMITTEE AGENDA FOR DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION BY THE COMMITTEE. FURTHER, REQUESTING QUARTERLY UPDATES TO THE PSNQLC FROM THE MUNICIPAL PROSECUTOR VIA MEMORANDUM IDENTIFYING NEW SUBSEQUENT ARRESTS AND DISPOSITIONS.

November 16, 2022 - C4R
Commissioner Fernandez
Legal/Police
22.

DISCUSS AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE MIAMI BEACH CITY CODE, ENTITLED "ADMINISTRATION," BY AMENDING ARTICLE VII, ENTITLED “STANDARDS OF CONDUCT,” BY AMENDING DIVISION 2, ENTITLED “OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES AND AGENCY MEMBERS,” BY AMENDING SECTION 2-450 THEREOF, ENTITLED “DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST/RELATIONSHIP WITH BUSINESS ENTITY,” TO EXPAND THE DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO CITY ELECTED OFFICIALS AND CITY EMPLOYEES WITH RESPECT TO ANY BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS WITH PERSONS OR ENTITIES DOING BUSINESS WITH THE CITY; AND PROVIDING FOR REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

October 26, 2022 - R5 K
Commissioner Rosen Gonzalez
Office of the City Attorney
VIDEO23.

DISCUSSIONN REGARDING A STATUS REPORT ON THE CHIEF MARK OVERTON LAW ENFORCEMENT SCHOLARSHIP FUNDED BY CARLA ANN PROBUS AND JONAS MEYERS TO ASSIST PARTICIPANTS IN THE MIAMI BEACH POLICE ATHLETIC LEAGUE (PAL) PROGRAM ENROLL IN A FULL-TIME DEGREE-SEEKING PROGRAM AT MIAMI-DADE COLLEGE’S LAW ENFORCEMENT ACADEMY

February 1, 2023- C4S
Commissioner Fernandez
Police
VIDEO24.DISCUSSION REGARDING RESIDENTS’ CONCERNS RELATING TO THE NEW FLORIDA POWER AND LIGHT (FPL) ELECTRIC SUBSTATION AT 1031 FOURTH STREET.
December 14, 2023 C4P
Vice-Mayor Meiner
Office of the Mayor & Commission
VIDEO25.DISCUSSION REGARDING THE STAFFING SHORTAGE FOR SCHOOL CROSSING GUARDS, CITY’S ON-GOING RECRUITMENT EFFORTS, AND OPTIONS FOR IDENTIFYING ADDITIONAL PERSONNEL TO PERFORM THIS CRITICAL PUBLIC SAFETY FUNCTION. 
October 26, 2022 - C 4W
Vice-Mayor Meiner
Human Resources
DEFERRED ITEMS
26.DISCUSS QUARTERLY BUILDING DEPARTMENT UPDATE
Vice-Mayor Meiner
Building
27.

DISCUSSION REGARDING PARKING ENFORCEMENT ON BICYCLE LANES

 

September 14, 2022 - C4 J
Commissioner Fernandez
Parking
28.

DISCUSSION REGARDING THE MANNER AND MECHANISM IN WHICH THE CITY’S RESIDENTS CAN OBTAIN UPDATED INFORMATION REGARDING THE PENDING STATUS OF CRIMINAL OFFENSES PROSECUTED BY THE STATE ATTORNEY’S OFFICE.

October 13, 2021 - C4 V
Vice-Mayor Meiner
Police
29.DISCUSSION REGARDING A STARLINK PILOT PROGRAM IN MIAMI BEACH.
October 26, 2022 - C4 R
Commissioner Rosen Gonzalez
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
30.

DISCUSSION REGARDING ESTABLISHING A RESTRICTED NORTH BEACH HISTORIC PRESERVATION FUND TO BE USED TO SUPPORT THE RENOVATION OF CONTRIBUTING BUILDINGS LOCATED IN LOCAL HISTORIC DISTRICTS WITHIN NORTH BEACH AND DEDICATING ALL MONIES COLLECTED BY THE CITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE PENDING SPECIAL MAGISTRATE CASE FOR THE VIOLATIONS ISSUED TO THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6701 COLLINS AVENUE TO THE NORTH BEACH HISTORIC PRESERVATION FUND.

February 9, 2022 - R7 O
Commissioner Fernandez
Planning
31.DISCUSSION REGARDING POSSIBLE WAYS TO IMPROVE THE HOMELESS ISSUE.
February 12, 2020 - C4 S
Vice-Mayor Meiner
Office of Housing and Community Services and Police
32.PROVIDE THE COMMITTEE WITH AN UPDATE AND UNDERSTANDING OF SIDEWALK SAFETY IN THE CITY
July 20, 2022 - C4G
Vice-Mayor Meiner
Public Works
33.

DISCUSSION REGARDING AN UPDATE ON THE RECENT KING TIDE EVENTS, AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ADDITIONAL IMPROVEMENTS TO ADDRESS FLOODING IN LOW-LYING AREAS OF THE CITY.

November 16, 2022 - C4J
Vice-Mayor Meiner
Public Works
34.

DISCUSSION REGARDING THE CITY’S ENFORCEMENT EFFORTS WITH REGARD TO COMMERCIAL TRUCKS AND OTHER VEHICLES OBSTRUCTING STREETS AND RIGHTS-OF-WAY, AGGRAVATING TRAFFIC AND CREATING OTHER PUBLIC SAFETY HAZARDS.

June 22, 2022 - C4 M
Vice-Mayor Meiner
Police, Parking, Transportation
35.

DISCUSSION REGARDING THE ADDITION OF TWO MORE STOP SIGNS IN THE VICINITY OF WEST 46 STREET AND ROYAL PALM AVENUE, TO CREATE A 4 WAY STOP SIGN CONFIGURATION IN ORDER TO IMPROVE VEHICULAR AND PEDESTRIAN SAFETY.

May 4, 2022- C4 I
Vice-Mayor Meiner
Transportation and Mobility
36.

DISCUSSION REGARDING PROVIDING PROPERTY OWNERS WITH NOTICE OF BUILDING PERMITS, CODE VIOLATIONS, UPCOMING INSPECTIONS, AND PAYMENTS DUE WITH REGARD TO THEIR PROPERTIES

April 6, 2022 - C4 Q
Vice-Mayor Meiner
Building and Code Compliance
37.

DISCUSS OPTIONS IN ORDER TO ADDRESS THE POLICE DEPARTMENT’S CONCERNS REGARDING THE CASE DISPOSITION DATA PROVIDED BY THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY CLERK OF THE COURTS.

December 14, 2022 - C4Q
Vice-Mayor Meiner
Police, IT
38.DISCUSSION REGARDING AN UPDATE ON THE EXPANSION OF ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE, SPECIFICALLY LEVEL 3.
November 16, 2022 - C4 P
Commissioner Fernandez
Parking
Ongoing.
39.

DISCUSSION REGARDING A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING MIAMI-DADE COUNTY (THE “COUNTY”) TO EVALUATE THE COUNTY’S CURRENT CONFIGURATION OF THE BELLE ISLE RIGHT-OF-WAY AND TRAFFIC SIGNALS ON VENETIAN WAY, AT THE INTERSECTION OF CENTURY LANE AND ISLAND AVENUE, AND TO IDENTIFY FUNDING TO ACCOMPLISH THE RE- CONFIGURATION OF THE RIGHT-OF-WAY AND TRAFFIC INTERSECTION AS EXPEDITIOUSLY AS POSSIBLE, AND THEREBY IMPROVE TRAFFIC SAFETY AND TRAFFIC FLOW AT THIS INTERSECTION; FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY’S TRANSPORTATION AND MOBILITY DEPARTMENT TO WORK WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY ON POTENTIAL OPTIONS FOR THE RE-CONFIGURATION OF THE INTERSECTION; AND FURTHER, REFERRING THIS ITEM TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE FOR AN UPDATE ON DISCUSSIONS WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND ANY ISSUES RELATED THERETO WHICH MAY REQUIRE CITY COMMISSION ACTION.

October 26, 2022 - C7 AD
Vice-Mayor Meiner
TRANSPORTATION & MOBILITY
40.

DISCUSSION REGARDING THE MARCHMAN ACT AND BAKER ACT FRAMEWORK FOR ASSISTING PERSONS REQUIRINGTEMPORARY EVALUATION AND/OR TREATMENT FOR MENTAL HEALTH OR SUBSTANCE ABUSE ISSUES, ANDTHE CITY’S COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH AND STRATEGIES FOR PROVIDING ASSISTANCE TO SUCH PERSONS AND PROTECTING THE COMMUNITY.

June 22, 2022 - C4 O
Vice-Mayor Meiner
Police, Housing & Community Services
41.

DISCUSSION REGARDING POLICE CALLS FOR SERVICE AND ASSOCIATED PUBLIC SAFETY CONCERNS AT HOTELS AND HOSTELS LOCATED IN NEIGHBORHOODS THAT ARE PREDOMINANTLY RESIDENTIAL, SUCH AS THE SOUTH OF FIFTH NEIGHBORHOOD OR WEST AVENUE NEIGHBORHOOD, INCLUDING CODE ENFORCEMENT ISSUES RELATING TO CITY’S HOTELS AND HOSTELS LOCATED IN THOSE NEIGHBORHOODS.

June 22, 2022 - C4 Q
Vice-Mayor Meiner
Police, Code
42. DISCUSS MIAMI BEACH POLICE OFFICERS BEING DELAYED WHILE TRANSPORTING PRISONERS TO THE TURNER GUILFORD KNIGHT CORRECTIONAL CENTER.
December 14, 2022 - C4R
Vice-Mayor Meiner
Police
43.

DISCUSSION REGARDING CRITERIA TO INCLUDE IN THE CITY'S MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) WITH THE HOMELESS TRUST IN ORDER TO MEASURE AND FAIRLY EVALUATE THE SUCCESS OF THE CITY'S RECENT INVESTMENT OF $1 MILLION FOR THE HOMELESS TRUST TO PURCHASE PROPERTY TO PROVIDE HOUSING ASSISTANCE TO HOMELESS PERSONS

November 16, 2022- C4K
Vice-Mayor Meiner
Office of Housing and Community Services
44.DISCUSS THE EFFORTS OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT TO COMBAT ILLEGAL DRUG DEALING IN THE CITY.
November 16, 2022 - C4 L
Vice-Mayor Meiner
Police
SUPPLEMENTAL