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HomeMy WebLinkAboutM-02-1115CA -11 COMMISSION DIRECTIVE REPORT 02-1115 COMMISSION DIRECTIVE REPORT — October 10, 2002 ITEM COMMISSION DESCRIPTION STATUS REPORT NEXT ACTION STEP PROJECTED NUMBER MEETING DATE COMPLETION DATE 1 2/22/01 Direction to commence discussions with the MSEA and Pending negotiations with Miami -Dade Miami Dade County re: the utilization of excess County on open issues between them and 2i'J convention development tax funds to be used for capital the City. ri improvement for the James L. Knight Center and the Orange Bowl Stadium. 2 3/8/01 Direction to Draft report pending Finalize draft and present to (1) indicate an appropriate budget to be earmarked to Frank Rollason, Assistant City address issues involving requests for waiver of certain Manager. services for Festival Events. (2) recommend a policy for the annual $360,000 funding of festivals. 3 3/15/01 Direction to continue to resolve with Miami -Dade, the Pending negotiations with Miami -Dade payment in lieu of taxes. County on open issues between them and the City. 4 5/10/01 Directing the city attorney Action has been initiated through the 1) to proceed with appropriate legal steps involving the County Attorney city of Miami and Miami -Dade Water and Sewer Department. as it pertains to certain impending financial and legal issues; 2) to come back at a later date as it pertains to a funding amount to engage special counsel. 5 6/14/01 Direction to make a strong request of the Miami Heat to A letter was sent by the City Manager to the County Not fully comply with all of the terms and conditions that on July 13, 2001 and a follow-up letter on Jan 9, 2002 determinable would allow for the release of the city's $2,000,000, requesting the return of the funds. The County at this time. currently in escrow and to provide commission with a responded in 2 letters dated Feb 4 and 9, 2002, timetable outlining completion of excavation. respectively, stating that since excavation of Parcel B was not completed, they would not release the funds. Basketball Properties, Ltd (BPL) has until June, 2002 to obtain the necessary approvals for development of Parcel B. BPL indicated the pedestrian bridge will not be constructed until an agreement is reached on Parcel B. 6 9/25/01 Direction to Curtis and Rogers Landscape Architect firm Site assessments and conceptual ()immediately take all steps necessary to initiate and selected. design studies to follow. implement planning of a park district 7 9/25/01 Direction to look at the proposed soccer component to A working group of industry experts and City Establish working group. Ongoing provide an option and a compliment to Orange Bowl staff will be established to review this matter stadium for smaller soccer competitions. and develop appropriate recommendations. COMMISSION DIRECTIVE REPORT — October 10, 2002 ITEM COMMISSION DESCRIPTION STATUS REPORT NEXT ACTION STEP PROJECTED NUMBER MEETING DATE COMPLETION DATE 8 10/11/01 Direction to approach cruise ship industry to request co- The selected developer of the Island Gardens Approval of a Term Sheet Ongoing sponsorship of the proposed Watson Island Park as a project, Flagstone Properties, has offered its followed by a lease agreement park to watch cruise ships and seaplanes. assistance with the master planning and design with Flagstone Properties for of the proposed park. the development of Island Gardens. Once a park plan, design, and budget is prepared, sponsorship of the park will be sought from the cruise industry and other funding sources. 9 10/25/01 Direction to the City Attorney to cause an investigation Law Dept. will conclude their review and to be conducted regarding allegations made by Ms. prepare the presentation after the conclusion of Hattie Willis related to the Fire -Rescue Department and the Civil Service Boards investigation. return in 180 days with a recommendation on this case and on procedural and process issues. Ms. Willis' case was rescheduled from the Civil Service Board meeting of June 11, 2002 to October 15, 2002 10 11/15/01 DIRECTION TO The planning and detailing of projects is in Regular reporting to be Ongoing ()Provide the Commission with quarterly status reports progress. finalized on the progress of projects to be developed with proceeds from general obligation bonds.. New CIP Office will be responsible. 2)allocate existing available funds (Parking Surcharge, Strategic Reserves, Sunshine Trust) to expedite projects 3)spread out projects throughout the City so that road and sidewalk repairs are done in all five districts 11 12/11/01 Direction to the City Manager and City Attorney to brief In progrgss the Mayor and Commission on the payment in lieu taxes (PILOT) agreement between the City and County and t provide a recommendation for resolution of this issue. 12 12/11/01 Direction to meet with the District Secretary of the Traffic reversal study presented to FDOT Economic Impact Study due Ongoing Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to see November, 2002 and will be what options related to traffic flow of Southwest 8th presented to Commission and Street FDOT favors and report how funds from FDOT FDOT and the gas tax have been used: 13 1/10/02 Direction to hold public meetings in order to display a Staff has held meetings with Coconut Grove, Present bench and advertising couple of proposed bus bench designs and obtain input Brickell and Upper East Side concerning bus options to City Manager and from the community and to instruct the provider of bus bench designs. Commissioner Winton. Begin benches/shelter to comply with the following: installing benches throughout I)Follow design standards district 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. 2)reduce the size of advertising on bus benches/shelters. COMMISSION DIRECTIVE REPORT — October 10, 2002 ITEM COMMISSION DESCRIPTION STATUS REPORT NEXT ACTION STEP PROJECTED NUMBER MEETING DATE COMPLETION DATE 14 1/24/02 Direction to coordinate a townhall meeting on February Study is complete. Schedule for PAB — December December 24, 2002 in connection with quality of life problems 2002 to associated with density and construction in the Brickell CC meeting — January, 2003 implement Area. recommend tions. 15 2/14/02 Direction to the City Attorney to explore other In progress opportunities to resolve the matter concerning Bunkers of Miami without litigation and come back with a 1 recommendation. 16 3/7/02 Direction to come back with a recommendation to Consultant has been selected (Falcon & Bueno). Contract approval by mid 10/02 facilitate a master plan process for the use of a Negotiating fees, reviewing scope of services October. percentage of funds from all previously approved park oriented projects and open spaces throughout the City and to ensure that those funds will be allocated as a part of the first dollars from the Homeland Defense Neighborhood Improvement Bond Funds and to advance funds. 17 5/9/02 Direction to study feasibility of developing a City mini Public Works will have final drawing available Development of spec and dump at the Department of Solid Waste, determine how on 9/20/02. bidding process. much it would cost and bring back a recommendation. The cost is estimated at $500,000 which should be appropriated on 9/24/02. 18 5/9/02 Direction to review all of the authorities and rights A report which would articulate the relative to the Bayside Foundation and report back to authorities/rights, and how the Foundation Commission within 30 days showing how the spends its funds is yet to be started, as of June 5, foundation spent its funds. 2002, because the Foundation is yet to provide the necessary financial records as requested by the Office of Internal Audits on May 21, 2002. 19 6/13/02 Direction to Funds ,'have been identified by the Budget 1)create a plan for the Commission redistricting process Department. to comply with the 2000 census and come back to the Commission with a recommendation prior to the August break. 2)allocate $100,000 from the City Attorney's budget for the engagement of necessary outside counsel. 20 7/25/02 Direction to provide a report listing the number of bus Report has been finalized. Public Works to forward report benches being deployed per district; further directing through the Manager to Mayor that District 5 be provided with bus benches which are and Commissioners not made out of metal. 21 7/25/02 Motion scheduling a public hearing in October in Public hearing scheduled for the Commission connection with the proposal from Mr. Jose Milton for meeting of October 29, 2002 infrastructure improvements to Antonio Maceo Park. COMMISSION DIRECTIVE REPORT — October 10, 2002 ITEM COMMISSION DESCRIPTION STATUS REPORT NEXT ACTION STEP PROJECTED NUMBER MEETING DATE COMPLETION DATE 22 7/25/02 Direction to review the commercial facade treatment Pending Report will be prepared Tentative - program and come back with a report on the feasibility October, of covering costs of needed improvements with the 2002 amount of mone normally ranted. 23 7/25/02 Motion regarding the reserves in District 5, to include Scheduled as a public hearing for the meeting of 10/10/02 the full amount and provide appropriate notice(s) to the October 10, 2002. public with staff recommendation relating to the Alternative Program, including previous year funding. 24 7/25/02 Directing the Department of Community Development Scheduled as a public hearing for the meeting of 10/10/02 to work with St. Juan Bosco Homeownership Center, in October 10, 2002. the utilization of funds set aside from economic development and to come back with recommendation at the Commissioner meeting scheduled for October 10, 2002 25 7/25/02 Directing the administration to conduct an economic Economic consultants under contract are An RFQ will be issued within 30 study and prepare a master plan of the area surrounding preparing scope of work. A scope for the Master days for Master Plan the Rusty Pelican Restaurant property and bring back for Plan update has been prepared. consultant. Commission consideration in 180 days. 26 9/11/02 Directing the City Manager and City Clerk to meet with Offer was made to the County. They only asked Police to provide resources as the Miami -Dade County Manager and supervisor of for motorcycle police officers for rapid response asked by County. elections, making City of Miami personnel available for of troubleshooting teams. election dates commencing in October and November 2002. 27 9/11/02 Authorizing the City Manager to negotiate a contract for Discussions are taking place with search firms. Select firm and negotiate 10/11/02 for professional services in an amount not to exceed agreement. executed $50,000 with the best qualified of a) Bennett & agreement Associates, B) Maximus, or C) Korn -Ferry International for the purpose of providing executive search services for selection of City Manager. 28 9/11/02 Directing the City Manager to schedule a public The required paperwork to schedule hearing Hold public hearing hearing within 90 days concerning a study related will be completed by due date of 11/15/02 for the to the feasibility of constructing the Miami Police Commission meeting of December 12, 2002. Department training facility at N.W. 70i Avenue between 170i Street and 200' Street. 29 9/11/02 Instructing the City Attorney to immediately engage outside counsel and take all necessary legal action against Miami -Dade County for illegal use of water and sewer fees that the County is charging City residents to provide for services in unincorporated areas of the County. 30 9/11/02 Defer consideration of proposed ordinance to be heard Scheduled for the Commission meeting of on second reading to change the membership October 10, 2002_ composition of the Miami Sports and Exhibition Authority to the Commission currently scheduled for October 10, 2002. COMMISSION DIRECTIVE REPORT — October 10, 2002 NUMBER I MEETING DATE 31 9/11/02 Defer consideration of the operating budget for the Scheduled for the Commission meeting of Miami Sports and Exhibition Authority for Fiscal Year October 10, 2002 2002-2003 to the Commission meting currently scheduled for October 10. 2002. COMPLETION DATE G\2 U