Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee Meeting

City Hall, Commission Chambers, 3rd Floor, 1700 Convention Center Drive

March 19, 2019 - 2:00 PM

 



Kathie G. Brooks, Liaison
Gedel Merzius, Support Staff

 


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OLD BUSINESS
VIDEO1.DISCUSSION REGARDING CRIME IN MIAMI BEACH - AN UPDATE ON THE SUPER BOWL LIV
February 14, 2018 - R9 X
Sponsored by Commissioner Góngora
Police
Status: Supplemental updated on 3/18/19 per the sponsors request. 
VIDEO2.

DISCUSSION REGARDING THE CONDITION OF WASHINGTON AVENUE, THE INCREASING NUMBER OF VACANT STOREFRONTS THEREIN, AND THE STATUS OF THE WASHINGTON AVENUE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT

April 11, 20148 - R9 W
Sponsored by Commissioner Góngora
Economic Development
Status: Supplemental updated on March 15, 2019. 
VIDEO3.

DISCUSSION REGARDING SAND SIFTING AND BEACH CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

June 6, 2018 - C4 T
Sponsored by Commissioner Góngora
Beach Maintenance
VIDEO4.DISCUSSION REGARDING REGISTERING AND PROVIDING SPECIAL IDENTIFICATION TO ALL RESIDENTS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH SO THAT IN THE EVENT OF A HURRICANE, OR OTHER DISASTER, REQUIRING EVACUATION, THERE IS A WAY TO EASILY IDENTIFY RESIDENTS AND EMPLOYEES SO THEY CAN RETURN TO THEIR HOMES AND THEIR JOBS EXPEDITIOUSLY
June 6, 2018 - C4 U
Sponsored by Commissioner Góngora
Emergency Management
VIDEO5.

DISCUSSION REGARDING THE INTEREST OF THE COMMISSION IN OPERATING ELECTRIC SCOOTERS AT ALL AND THE POSSIBILITY OF A FUTURE PILOT PROGRAM

July 25, 2018 - R9 V
Sponsored by Commissioner Michael Góngora
Transportation/Legal

Status: Supplemental updated on March 15, 2019. 

6.DISCUSSION REGARDING THE FITUR LATIN AMERICAN TOURISM FESTIVAL
September 12, 2018 - C4 K
Sponsored by Commissioner Góngora
Tourism and Culture

VIDEO7.DISCUSSION REGARDING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A PEDESTRIAN SCRAMBLE INTERSECTION IN MIAMI BEACH
November 14, 2018 - C7 H
Sponsored by Commissioner Góngora
Transportation
NEW BUSINESS
VIDEO8.DISCUSSION REGARDING CLEANLINESS IN MIAMI BEACH
January 16, 2019 - C4 S
Sponsored by Commissioner Góngora
Public Works/ Organizational Development

VIDEO9.

DISCUSSION REGARDING THE A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD/COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE AT ITS OCTOBER 31, 2018 MEETING RELATING TO "5G" TECHNOLOGY, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO: (1) AUTHORIZE THE CITY'S INDEPENDENT SEWER SYSTEM EXPERT, HAZEN AND SAWYER, TO PREPARE A RESPONSE TO THE REBUTTAL REPORT BY CABLERUNNER INTERNATIONAL (TO HAZEN AND SAWYER'S APRIL 20, 2018 RECOMMENDATION AGAINST THE USE OF THE CITY'S SEWER SYSTEM TO INSTALL A CABLE NETWORK THROUGHOUT THE CITY); (2) RETAIN A STORMWATER SYSTEM EXPERT TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE FEASIBILITY OF USING THE CITY'S STORMWATER SYSTEM TO INSTALL FIBER OPTIC CABLE (AS PROPOSED BY CABLERUNNER), AND AUTHORIZE CABLERUNNER TO PAY THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH SUCH STUDY; (3) RETAIN A CONSULTANT WITH APPROPRIATE EXPERTISE TO EVALUATE THE VARIOUS "5G" TECHNOLOGIES AND TO PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE CITY COMMISSION ON HOW TO QUICKLY AND EFFICIENTLY OBTAIN "5G" INFRASTRUCTURE, AND TO COMPARE THE VARIOUS TECHNOLOGIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO REVIEWING THE "SMART CITY'' PROPOSAL SUBMITTED BY JOHNSON CONTROLS; CONSULT WITH THE CITY'S EXPERT, OUTSIDE COUNSEL ON TELECOMMUNICATIONS REGARDING THE INDUSTRY, THE TECHNOLOGY, AND THE PROPOSAL, INCLUDING A REVIEW OF POSSIBLE STATE PREEMPTION

January 16, 2019 - R7 D
Sponsored by Commissioner Alemán
Public Works
Status: Supplemental updated on March 15, 2019. 
VIDEO10.DISCUSSION ON THE MULTI-YEAR HOLIDAY LIGHTING IMPLEMENTATION STATUS AND 2018 SEASON OUTCOME
January 16, 2019 - R9 P
Sponsored by Commissioner Alemán
Property Management

11.DISCUSSION REGARDING THE JANUARY 22, 2019 COMMITTEE FOR QUALITY EDUCATION IN MIAMI BEACH'S MOTION REGARDING ASSISTANCE FROM THE MAYOR, COMMISSIONERS, AND CITY MANAGER TO URGE FDOT TO INSTALL A WELL IDENTIFIED PEDESTRIAN CROSSING ACROSS 41ST STREET AT NORTH JEFFERSON AVENUE (STARBUCKS AND BURGER KING), ESPECIALLY FOLLOWING A STUDENT WHO WAS HIT AND BADLY INJURED WHILE CROSSING
C4 F, February 13, 2019
Commisioner Góngora
Transportation
Status: Item withdrawn by sponsor 

VIDEO12.

DISCUSSION REGARDING THE HISPANIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE’S MOTION ON RECOGNIZING THE IMPORTANCE OF EFFECTIVELY COMMUNICATING WITH A DIVERSE AUDIENCE; THE HISPANIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE URGES THE CITY COMMISSION TO ADOPT POLICY REQUIRING THAT ANY PRESS RELEASE AND MEDIA ADVISORY SENT BY THE CITY AND BY ITS PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENTS BE DISSEMINATED IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH

February 13, 2019 - C4 G
Sponsored by Commissioner Góngora
Marketing and Communications
VIDEO13.

DISCUSSION REGARDING THE TRANSPORTATION, PARKING AND BICYCLE-PEDESTRIAN FACILITIES COMMITTEE MOTION CONCERNING ON-STREET TRUCK LOADING

February 13, 2019 - C4 H
Sponsored by Commissioner Samuelian
Parking
VIDEO14.DISCUSS REGARDING THE MAYOR’S 41 STREET BLUE RIBBON COMMITTEE’S  MOTION ABOUT IMPROVING THE LIGHTING ON THE 41ST STREET CORRIDOR, SPECIFICALLY TO ALLOCATE THE 41ST STREET QUALITY OF LIFE FUNDS TOWARDS LIGHTING THE TREES ON THE 41 STREET CORRIDOR
C4 I, February 13, 2019
Commisioner Góngora
Property Management
VIDEO15.DISCUSSION REGARDING THE 41ST STREET COMMITTEE MOTION ON REESTABLISHING A POLICE SUB-STATION
February 13, 2019 - C4 J
Sponsored by Commissioner Samuelian
Police
16.DISCUSSION REGARDING THE MAYOR'S 41ST STREET BLUE RIBBON COMMITTEE'S MOTION TO PRIORITIZE IMPROVING THE LIGHTING ON THE 41ST STREET CORRIDOR.

C4 K, February 13, 2019
Commissioner Samuelian
Economic Development
Status: Item withdrawn by sponsor
VIDEO17.

DISCUSSION ON THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (FDOT) PROPOSAL TO ENHANCE THE MACARTHUR CAUSEWAY BICYCLE LANES

February 13, 2019 - C4 L
Transportation
VIDEO18.DISCUSSION REGARDING THE LONG WAIT TIMES FOR THE SOUTH BEACH TROLLEYS
February 13, 2019 - C4 M
Sponsored by Commissioner Góngora
Transportation

VIDEO19.

DISCUSSION REGARDING NAMING OF NORTH CONVENTION CENTER PARK AS COLLINS CANAL PARK

February 13, 2019 - R9 G
Tourism and Culture
VIDEO20.

DISCUSSION REGARDING MIAMI BEACH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AND ITS PRECARIOUS FINANCIAL POSITION


February 13, 2019 - R9 M
Sponsored by Commissioner Malakoff
Housing and Community Services
DEFERRED ITEMS
VIDEO21.DISCUSSION REGARDING THE 23RD STREET AND 63RD STREET COMPLETE STREETS FEASIBILITY STUDIES
December 13, 2017 - C4 A
Transportation
Status: Deferred pending further analysis to address community concern. 
VIDEO22.

DISCUSSION TO CONSIDER THE INSTALLATION OF THE BEAUTIFUL BARRIERS CONCEPT AS SECURITY BARRIERS AROUND THE CITY

April 11, 2018 - C4 Q
Sponsored by Commissioner Alemán
Property Management
Status: Deferred pending implementation of 6-month pilot program. 
VIDEO23.

DISCUSSION REGARDING NAMING OF THE MAIN CONVENTION CENTER PARK

May 16, 2018 - C4 AK
Tourism and Culture
Status: Deferred to the April 24, 2019 NCAC meeting pending community response. 
VIDEO24.DISCUSSION REGARDING THE POSSIBILITY OF INSTALLING A TURNING LANE WHEN YOU ARE DRIVING EAST ON I-195 HEADING ONTO 41ST STREET AND TURNING SOUTH ON ALTON ROAD
May 16, 2018 - C4 AO
Sponsored by Commissioner Góngora
Transportation

Status: Deferred pending petition results from St. Patrick Catholic school.

VIDEO25.

DISCUSSION TO EXPLORE ADDITIONAL AVENUES FOR PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT

June 6, 2018 - C4 Q
Sponsored by Commissioner Samuelian
Marketing and Communications

Status: Item to be updated quarterly due April 24, 2019.

VIDEO26.DISCUSSION REGARDING THE REVIEW AND ANALYSIS OF EXTRANEOUS AND POTENTIALLY OUTDATED LEGISLATION IN MIAMI BEACH
July 25, 2018 - C4 E
Sponsored by Commissioner Góngora
Office of the City Attorney

Status: Deferred pending recommendations from each department. City attorney to bring back comprehensive multi-department recommendation to NCAC meeting  when ready. 

VIDEO27. DISCUSSION REGARDING JIM MORRISON’S LIGHTING OPTION PROPOSAL
October 17, 2018 - C7 O
Property Management

Status: Deferred pending review by the Design Review Board. 

VIDEO28.DISCUSSION TO CONSIDER CONCEPTS FOR THE NORTH BEACH NEIGHBORHOOD GREENWAY
December 12, 2018 - C4 Q
Transportation
Status: Deferred pending traffic study on the one-way portions.
VIDEO29.DISCUSSION TO CONSIDER A PROPOSAL TO ESTABLISH A MONUMENT (COMMEMORATIVE PLAQUE) AT THE RAINBOW CROSSWALK LOCATED AT 12TH STREET AND OCEAN DRIVE
December 12, 2018 - C4 T
Sponsored by Commissioner Góngora
Parks and Recreation/Office of City Attorney
Status: Deferred pending LGBTQ committee update on language for plaque.
VIDEO30.DISCUSSION REGARDING PROHIBITING FISHING AT SEAWALLS
January 16, 2019 - C4 AL
Sponsored by Commissioner Samuelian
Police/Public Works
Status: Deferred to April 24, 2019 NCAC meeting pending an ordinance draft from Legal department.
VIDEO31.DISCUSSION REGARDING THE EFFICACY OF THE MOTORIZED VEHICLE/SCOOTER AMENDMENTS
January 16, 2019 - C4 R
Sponsored by Commissioner Alemán
Police
Status: Item added to the agenda per the sponsors request.
VIDEO32.DISCUSSION REGARDING SPORTS FIELDS CITYWIDE
February 13, 2019 - C4 W
Parks and Recreation
Status: Item deferred pending additional staff research.