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INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO : Honorable Mayor and Members
of the City Commission
FROM : Cesar
City r
DATE : February 22, 1996
SUBJECT :
Annual Report of City
REFERENCES: Boards/Committees
ENCLOSURES:
FILE :
Pursuant to City Code Sec. 2-434, please accept the reports submitted by the chairpersons
of the following boards:
* Planning Advisory Board
* Zoning Board
* Street Codesignation Review Committee
* Committee on Ecology and Beautification
* Occupational License Equity Study Commission
* Tax -Exempt Property Steering Committee
* International Trade Board
Please be advised that during the Marchl1996 Commission meeting, the chairpersons of
each committee will deliver an oral presentation after which time the City Commission
may wish to form a special purpose board (SPB) to evaluate said reports in order to
determine whether the specific board being reviewed shall continue in its present form.
CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO : ALL LIAISO AND CHAIRPERSONS
TO CITY IAMI BOARDS/COMMITTEES
FROM : CESAR H. ODIO
City Manager
DATE : December 18, 1995 FILE
SUEUECT : Report due January 15,1996
REFERENCES : Code Sec. 2-434
and Code Sec. 2-436
ENCLOSURES:
Please be advised that pursuant to City Code Sec. 2-434 (Annual report of City
Boards/Committees):
"Commencing with the year 1995, each city board and committee shall report
in the following manner:
(1) By January 15, 1995, and thereafter by January 15th of each
subsequent year, its chairperson shall submit a report, approved by
the board, to the city manager setting forth the following information
concerning the board:
a. Whether the board is serving the purpose for which it was
created.
b. Whether the board is serving current community needs.
c. A list of the board's major accomplishments.
d. Whether there is any other board, either public or private, which
would better serve the function of the board.
e. Whether the ordinance creating the board should be amended to
better enable the board to serve the purpose for which it was
created.
f. Whether the board's membership requirements should be
modified.
_ g. The cost, both direct and indirect, of maintaining the board."
lv� By February 15th, the City Manager shall deliver to the City Commission the report submitted by
the chairperson of the following boards: $so
9010 r_b Y-,0�i— Planning Advisory Boar y -ss ,,,,rx�h an r f
Lave rACq .Zonin Board f-{aria �arraL X- (� 9 ,
Street Codesignation Review Committee- 7)a u 3 d. i W z , - � �G s -� �w��w � � �'" �j V'
z 3 ku; L; b 4 d-Committee on Ecology and Beautification - Wa 1 If Lse .- e im 8
Occupational License Equity Study Commission- p.{ e. chtrc.(xt' - 372 - yL7.Z it b'
q� Tax -Exempt Property Steering Committee — of pa k - y/`- r 5-01(",css.) twork n5 0,%.�J
c tS�r International Trade Board
Q;e Said report will Include any recommendation or comments the City Manager desires to submit.
During March 1996, the ,Chairpersons of the above -mentioned boards shall make an oral
presentation to the City Commission based on the report filed by the board previously (on
January 15th). Following said oral presentation, the City Commission may form a special
purpose board (SPB) to evaluate said report, the City Manager's recommendations and any
other pertinent information, in order to determine whether the specific board bung reviewed
shall continue in its present form.
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This memorandum is merely to remind you that January 15th is fast approaching and that in
keeping with City Code Section 2-434, each City ®oard and Committee must present its report
to the City Manager in the manner prescribed hereinabove.
If you have any further questions, kindly refer to Code Sections 2-434 through 2-436. You may
also call Sylvia Lowman, City Clerk's Office, 250-5368.
CHO:WJF:si
cc: Honorable Members of the City Commission
A. Quinn Jones, III, City Attorney
Walter J. Foeman, City Clerk
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¢ 24U ADMMSTRATION 4 2-436
Sec. 2.434. Annual report.
Commencing with the year 1995, each city board
and committee shall report in the following man-
ner:
(1) By January 15,1995, and thereafter by Jan-
uary 15th of each subsequent year, its chair-
person shall submit a report, approved by (2)
the board, to the city manager setting forth
the following information concerning the
board:
a. Whether the board is serving the pur-
pose for which it was created.
b. Whether the board is serving current
community needs.
c. A list of the board's major accomplish-
ments.
d. Whether there is any other board, ei-
ther public or private, which would bet-
ter serve the function of the board.
e. Whether the ordinance creating the
board should be amended to better en-
able the board to serve the purpose for
which it was created.
f. Whether the board's membership re-
quirements should be modified.
g. The cost, both direct and indirect, of
maintaining the board.
(Ord. No. 11130, § 5, 3-24-94)
Sec. 2435. NET administrator as liaison to
boards.
Each NET (Neighborhood Enhancement Team)
administrator of the city shall be a city adminis-
tration's liaison to' boards which operate within
his/her geographical area of responsibility. This
provision does not preclude the appointment as
liaison of any other person which the city commis-
sion gr_the city administration may wish to ap-
point to serve in said capacity.
(Ord. No. 11130, § 5, 3-24-94; Ord. No. 11188, § 5,
10-27-94)
Sec. 2-438. "Sunset" review of boards.
Commencing with the year 1995, each city board
shall be reviewed in the following manner.
(1) By February 15th of the year in which a
board is to be -reviewed, the city manager
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shall deliver to the city commission the re-
port submitted by the chairperson of eac2-4
board pursuant to section 2-488fEerem-
above, together with any recommendation
-or comments the city manager desires to
submit.
During the month of March of each year in
which a board is to be reviewed, the chair-
person shall make an oral presentation to
the city commission. Said presentation shall
be based on the report set forth in section _4.
2=09;above. At the conclusion of the oral
presentation by the board's chairperson, any
individual commissioner may request the
formation of a special purpose board, (here-
inafter referred to as the "SPB"), consisting
of five (5) members appointed by the city
commission. The SPB shall evaluate the
chairperson's report, the city manager's rec-
ommendations and any other information
it deems relevant to determine whether the
board being reviewed shall continue in its
present form. The SPB shall make a report
to the full commission within ninety (90)
days.
(3) At the conclusion of this review process, the
city commission shall determine whether
to abolish, continue, consolidate or modify
the board for the ensuing four (4) yea,,
thereafter. Nothing contained herein shall
be construed to authorize the abolition, con-
solidation or modification of any multijuris-
dictional board.
(4) The following boards shall initially be re-
viewed in the following years and shall be
reviewed every four (4) years thereafter:
a. 1995:
Affirmative Action Board
Bayfront Park Management Trust
Citywide Community Development
Advisory Board
Civil Service Board
Code Enforcement Board
Downtown Development Authority
Overtown Advisory Board
b. 1996:
Planning Advisory Board
Zoning Board w
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§ 2.436
MIAMI CODE
Street Codesignation Review
Committee
Committee on Ecology and Beauti-
fication
Occupational License Equity Study
Commission
Tax -Exempt Property Steering
Committee
International 'Bade Board
c. 1997:
Commission on the Status of Women
Coconut Grove Parking Advisory
Committee
Audit Advisory Committee
Urban Development Review Board
Latin Quarter Review Board
Off -Street Parking Board
Nuisance Abatement Board
d. 1998:
Historical and Environmental Preser
.vation Board
Health Facilities Advisory Board
Miami Sporta and Exhibition Authori-
ty
Property and Asset Review Committee
Budget and Finances Review
Committee
Waterfront Advisory Board
Coconut Grove Standing Festival
Committee
(5) All boards created after the effective date of
this article shall be placed in the appropri-
ate area under subsection (d) hereinabove,
and shall be reviewed in accordance there-
with.
(Ord. No. 11130, 15, 3-24-94)
Secs. 2-437-2-450. Reserved.
ARTICIJ� XIV. OVERTOWN ADVISORY
BOARD
Sec- 2451. Establishment and purpose.
There is hereby created and established a board,
to be known as the Overtown iAdvisory Board, for
the purpose of encouraging and supporting his-
toric preservation and providing recommenda-
tions to the city commission regarding all city fund-
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§ 2-452
ed or assisted activities, developments, or
improvements within the Overtown area. As used
herein, the Overtown area is that area approxi-
mately bounded on the north by Northwest 20th
Street from Florida East Coast Railroad to North-
west 3rd Avenue to Northwest 5th Avenue; on the
west by I-95 Expressway from Northwest 21st Ter-
race to 836 Expressway and State Road 836 (East-
West) Expressway from I-95 to the Miami River;
on the south by Northwest 3rd Street from Flor-
ida East Coast Railroad to Northwest 7th Avenue
and the Miami River from Northwest 7th Avenue
to 836 Expressway; and on the east by Florida
East Coast Railroad right-of-way. (Note: all bound-
aries are to the center line of the street, center
line of city block, edge of expressway or center line
of railroad tracks unless otherwise noted.
(Ord. No. 11211, § 1, 1-12-95)
Sec. 2-452. Membership.
(a) Generally.' The Overtown Advisory Board
shall consist of fifteen (15) members to be elected
as hereinafter set forth.
(b) Qualifications. It is intended that members
of the Overtown Advisory Board established and
created by this article shall be persons of knowl-
edge, experience, mature judgment and back-
ground having ability and desire to act in the pub-
lic iteresi in order to make informed and equitable
decisions concerning the Overtown area. Toward
that end, persons seeking membership on the Over -
town Advisory Board shall be deemed qualified if
he/she is eighteen (18) years of age or older, and:
(1) Is a resident of the Overtown area; or
(2) Owns property in the Overtown area; or
(3) Is an employee or board member of a com-
munity based organization or community
development corporation located in and pro-
viding services to the Overtown area; or
(4) Operates a business in the Overiown area.
(c) Procedure for election.
(1) Nomination procedure.
a. The time and place of election meet-
ings shall be set by the city manager or
his designee. Election meetings shall
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City of Miami Planning Advisory
Review Board
c/o Jack Luft, Director
Department of Community
Planning and Revitalization
275 N.W. 2nd Street
Miami, FL 33128
January 15, 1996
Cesar H. Odio
City Manager
City Hall
3500 Pan American Drive, Dinner Key
Miami, Florida 33133
Re: Annual Report: Planning Advisory Board (PAB)
Dear Mr. Odio:
The Planning Advisory Board is pleased to present this annual report in
satisfaction of City Code Section 2-434, specifically responding to the
following questions:
a. Whether the Planning Advisory Board is serving the purpose
for which it was created.
The Planning Advisory Board (PAB) made recommendations on
text and map amendments to the Miami Comprehensive
Neighborhood Plan 1989-2000, on text amendments to Zoning
Ordinance 11000 the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Miami and
on Major Use Special Permits. Where the City was the
applicant, the PAB also made recommendations on zoning atlas
amendments. The PAB also served as a sounding board for
planning and zoning issues generally. (See City Code Chapter
b. Whether' the Planning Advisory Board is serving current
community needs.
The Planning Advisory Board is serving current community
needs by being responsive to the need to amend planning and
zoning documents in response to changing conditions in Miami.
c. A_ list of the Planning Advisory Board's m 'or
accomplishments.
During 1995, the PAB held thirteen (13) meetings, 2 workshops
and made recommendations on:
11 petitions to amend the Miami Comprehensive
Neighborhood Plan 1989-2000;
9 Major Use Special Permits;
3 zoning atlas amendments;
2 zoning changes;
24 text amendments to the zoning ordinance, and
3 miscellaneous items including requests for special
studies, CIP, EAR and Parking Trust amendments.
During 1995, major accomplishments were recommendations on:
1. Evaluation and Appraisal Report for the Miami
Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan
2. Coconut Grove and Silver Bluff Parking Trust
Amendments
3. The City of Miami's Capital Improvement Program
d. Whether there is any other board, whether public
which would better serve the functions of the PAB.
The' PAB is uniquely equipped to address planning and
zoning issues City wide.
e. Whether the Ordinance creating the Board should be amended to
better enable the board to serve the purpose for which it was
created.
There have been discussions some time ago, about the
possibility of dividing the functions of the PAB,
geographically, to better reflect the various areas of the
City. No resolution was made because it appeared cumbersome
to have 3-4 area boards making recommendation's on one
comprehensive plan.
f. Whether the boards membershi
s should be
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There appears to be no reason to modify membership
requirements.
g. The cost both direct and indirect of maintaining the board.
Direct costs are $24,548.
Indirect costs arise because of staff assigned to the Board.
These staff, with one exception, are not assigned exclusively
to the Board but also have other responsibilities. Indirect
costs are estimated at $82,910. (See attachments)
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This report will be submitted to !the Planning Advisory Board and approved on
January 17, 1996. Thank you for this opportunity to present this report. If
you need further information, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
Tucker Gib
Chairperson
Attachments
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PLANNING ADVISORY BOARD
OPERATING EXPENSES
10 members x $2,400/Year
Benefits (health insurance)
Seminars/dinners
10
DIRECT COST
$24,000.00
$ 147.74
$ 400.00
TOTAL = $24,547.74
PLANNING ADVISORY BOARD
INDIRECT COST
INTAKE
Planner II
Roberto Lavernia
4
hrs. x
$18.11 x 11 mo.
_ $ 796.84
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Principal Land Dev. Specialist
Francisco Garcia
4
hrs. x
$16.41 x 11 mo.
_ $ 722.04
i
$1,518.88
Fringes
= 30% estimated
= $ 455.66
Subtotal
$1,974.54
ANALYSIS
Planner I1
Roberto Lavernia
4
hrs. x
$18.11 x 11 mo.
_ $ 796.84
Principal Land Dev. Specialist
Francisco Garcia
4
hrs. x
$16.41 x 11 mo.
$ 722.04
Planning Illustrator II
Olga Garcia
8
hrs. x
$18.91 x 11 mo.
_ $1,664.08
$3.182.96
Fringes
= 30% estimated
$ 954.88
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Subtotal
$4,•137.84
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ACM AGENDA REVIEW
Assistant City Manager
Christina Cuervo
2
hrs. x
$45.98 x 11 mo.
_ $1,011.56
Director
Jack Luft
2
hrs. x
$43.95 x 11 mo.
_ $ 966.90
Assistant Director
Lourdes Slazyk
2
hrs. x
$32.25 x 11 mo. _
$ 709.50
Deputy Director
James Kay (DPW)
2
hrs. x
42.73 x 11 mo. _
$ 940.06
Deputy City Attorney
Joel Maxwell
2
hrs. x
46.00 x 11 mo. -
$1,012.00
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Acting Zoning Administrator
Juan Gonzalez
2
hrs. x
30.05
x 11 mo. _
$ 661.10
Planner II
Roberto Lavernia
2
hrs, x
18.11
x 11 mo. _
$ 398.42
Principal Land Dev. Specialist
Francisco Garcia
2
hrs. x
16.41
x 11 mo. _
$ 361.02
Zoning Inspector II
Jo King Reid
2
hrs. x
24.73
x 11 mo. _
$ 544.06
Hearing Board Chief
Teresita L. Fernandez
2
hrs. x
34.23
x 11 mo. _
$ 753.06
$6,666.22
Fringes =
30% estimated =
$1,999.87
Subtotal =
$8,666.09
HEARING
Assistant Director
Lourdes Slazyk
3
hrs.
x
32.25
x
11
mo.
_ $1,064.25
Planner II
Roberto Lavernia
3
hrs.
x
18.11
x
11
mo.
_ $ 597.63
Principal Land Dev. Specialist
Francisco Garcia
3
hrs.
x
16.41
x
11
mo.
_ $ 541.53
Deputy Director
James Kay (DPW)
3
hrs.
x
42.73
x
11
mo.
_ $ 940.06
Deputy City Attorney
Joel Maxwell
3
hrs.
x
46.00
x
11
mo.
_ $1,518.00
Zoning Inspector ZI
Jo King Reid
3
hrs.
x
24.73
x
11
mo.
_ $ 816.09
Hearing Board Chief
Teresita L. Fernandez
3
hrs.
x
34.23
x
11
mo.
_ $1,129.59
Administrative Aide I
Maria E. Faria
3
hrs.
x
17.17
x
11
mo.
_ $ 566.61
$7,173.76
Fringes
=
309.- estimated
=
$2,152.19
Subtotal
=
$9,325.88
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MONTHLY OPERATION:
Assigned Staff:
Lissette Herrera 80 hrs. x 18.90 x 26 p.p. _ $39,312.00
Fringes = 30% estimated = $11,796.00
Subtotal = $51,105.00
Advertising $500 x 11 mo. _ $ 5,500.00
Copy/reproduction $200 x 11 mo. _ $ 2,200.00
Subtotal = $7,700.00
TOTAL = $82,909.35
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ANNUAL REPORT OF CITY OF MIAMI ZONING BOARD
TO: CESAR H. ODIO, City Manager DATE: February 12, 1996
MANAGER
CITY OF MIAMI
FROM: ELBA E. MORALES SUBJECT: Annual Report
Chairperson
City of Miami Zoning Board REFERENCE: Code Sec. 2-434
As per City Code Sec. 2-434, The City of Miami, Annual Report of
City Boards/Committees, the Zoning'Board, by and through its
Chairperson, is hereby submitting the following report.
The City of Miami Zoning Board, which consists of nine members and
one alternate, all of whom are appointed by the City Commission,
was created under Section 62.32, City Code, Ordinance 9846, in
February of 1984. As described under the above section, the Zoning
Board's primary areas of responsibility are as follows:
1) It shall serve as an instrument for the hearing of
applications for the rezoning of specific properties, as
set out in Article 35 of the zoning ordinance of the City.
when acting in this capacity, its work shall be deemed
advisory and recommendatory to the City Commission.
2) It shall serve as the quasi-judicial instrument for the
granting of a Variance or Special Exception under the
zoning ordinance. It shall perform these functions as
set out in Article 35 and under the applicable laws and
regulations of the State of Florida and the City of Miami.
3) It shall perform such other functions as may be given it
by appropriate action of the city commission or pursuant
to other city ordinances.
4) On appeal, the Zoning Board shall conduct a public hearing.
Any person may appear by agent or attorney. All materials
transmitted to the zoning board upon the notice of appeal
shall be a part of the record in the case. New materials
may be received by the zoning board where such materials
are pertinent to the determination of the appeal.
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TO: CESAR H. ODIO DATE: February 12, 1996
MANAGER
CITY OF MIAMI
FROM: ELBA E. MORALES
CHAIRPERSON
CITY OF MIAMI ZONING BOARD
In exercising authority to review the decision of the
administrative official, the Zoning Board shall have all the
powers of the officer from whom the appeal is taken and, in
conformity with the provisions of law and the zoning ordinance,
may reverse or affirm, wholly or in part, or may modify the
decision appealed from and may make such decision as ought to be
made. The concurring votes of five members of the board shall
be necessary to reverse any decision of such administrative
official, or to decide in favor of the appellant.
This advisory board makes final decisions on Special Exceptions
and Variances, with appeal to the City Commission. It makes
recommendations on matters such as zoning changes, drive -through
tellers, street closures, with the final decision to be made by
the city commission. It is also the proper body in front of
which decisions made by the Zoning Administrator as well as
Class Permits and determinations by the Planning Director may be
appealed.
Following are the Zoning Board's duties under the zoning
ordinance:
1) Serve as an instrument of review of decisions of the
Planning Director in connection with the issuance of
Special Permits and on matters of interpretation,
determinations or other decision making specifically
placed in its hands by the terms of the zoning ordinance.
2) Serve as an instrument of review of decisions of the
Zoning Administrator in matters of interpretation or
enforcement or in connection with the issuance of
Special Permits.
3) Granting, granting with conditions and safeguards, or
denying petitions for Special Exceptions or Variances
to the terms of the zoning ordinance. The concurring
votes of five members of the board shall be necessary
to grant or deny any Special Exception or Variance.
4) Making recommendations to the City Commission on those
proposed amendments to the zoning ordinance placed within
the jurisdiction of the Zoning Board by article 22 of
the zoning ordinance.
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TO: CESAR H. ODIO
MANAGER
CITY OF MIAMI
FROM: ELBA E. MORALES
CHAIRPERSON
CITY OF MIAMI ZONING BOARD
DATE: February 12, 1996
Accordingly, serving the purpose for which it was created, some of
the Zoning Board's accomplishments in 1995 were:
a) The board met on 22 occasions.
b) The board heard 128 items which -consisted of Variances,
Special Exceptions, street closures, appeals and changes
of zoning.
c) As a result of the above hearings, the Hearing Boards
Division sent out 12,800 legally required letters of
notification within legally required time constraints
to property owners within 375' of each subject site.
d) Further, the Hearing Boards Division prepared and mailed
out, via certified mail, an estimated 256 legally
required letters of notification within legally required
time constraints and prepared an estimated 128 legally
required advertisement for public hearing items.
Except during the month of August, the Zoning Board holds at least
two public hearings each month, convening at 7 o'clock P.M. on
Mondays. The board works closely with the community, encouraging
their meetings with developers and/or conflicting sides, offering
staff support. This board is highly respected by the community as
well as by experts and department personnel which work in conjunction
with it.
The functions of the Zoning Board are unique since its creation.
No other board, whether public or private, would better serve the
function of the Zoning Board; there is no need to amend the ordin-
ance by which it was created.
The Zoning Board looks at each application individually and judges
it by its merits; it is believed that two cases are not the same,
although some situations may resemble. One of the major accomplish-
ments of this board is that its members study each agenda item
thoroughly in advance, taking into consideration, amongst other
things, the following at the time of the hearing:
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TO: CESAR H. ODIO DATE: FEBRUARY 12, 1996
MANAGER
CITY OF MIAMI
FROM: ELBA E. MORALES
CHAIRPERSON
CITY OF MIAMI ZONING BOARD
The Chair would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the
NET TV Channel 9 and its operators, as well as the City Manager and
his staff, for having these board meetings televised, bringing
important information and education to our residents.
Through our NET TV Channel 9, residents have learned about the
"modus operandi" of our departments. Amongst other things, the
public is now aware that one of the most important purposes for
which the Zoning Board was created is to give relief to our
residents. Our community has watched the entire process of appli-
cations for new construction as well as how to bring illegal add-
itions into Code. Fewer illegal cases are coming in front of the
Board; therefore, rather than building without permits, more
residents are seeking relief for Special Exceptions and/or Variances,
prior to new construction, which is certainly benefitting all.
Further, in conjunction with the operation of the Zoning Board,
there is the.NET operation for zoning matters which may end up
in front of the board.
It is this Chair's belief that all zoning matters should be
handled by one central department, as in the past. It is easier
for a resident in need of zoning information or assistance, to go
directly to a department, rather than trying to find out where its
NET office is located and who takes care of a given problem.
Personally, the Chair has experienced the frustration of not being
able to get help for problems such as the growing "Garage Sales"
around the Little Havana area, or not being able to speak
telephonically with a zoning inspector or a NET Administrator to
inquire about the criteria regarding closure of garages or opening
of side doors. Any Saturday or Sunday the area looks like a giant
"Flea Market" operation.
In the past, there were zoning inspectors taking turns to work on
these days to insure that these neighborhoods would not deteriorate
in the manner that they are deteriorating. It is to be noted, though,
that during those days all zoning inspectors worked throughout the
city, while now each NET has one zoning inspector which makes their
task more difficult. Certainly, this is one big problem to be
addressed by the Administration and the Commission.
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TO: CESAR H. ODIC
MANAGER
CITY OF MIAMI
FROM: ELBA E. MORALES
CHAIRPERSON
CITY OF MIAMI ZONING BOARD
DATE: FEBRUARY 12, 1996
With regard to costs, both direct and indirect, of maintaining the
Zoning Board, attached hereto are findings submitted to the
undersigned by the Senior Staff Analyst.
This report has been filed according to your instructions, but is
subject to approval by the members of the Zoning Board.
If you have any further instructions, please advise.
Respectfully yours,
ELBA E. MORALES
CHAIRPERSON
CITY OF MIAMI ZONING BOARD
cc: Hon. Mayor Steve Clark
Hon. Commissioners:
Joe Carollo
Miller Dawkins
Willie Gort
J. L. Plummer
Mr. Walter Foeman, City Clerk
Miriam Meier, Esq.
Teresita Fernandez, Chief, Hearing Boards
Zoning Board Members:
Mr. Henry Crespo, Vice -Chairperson
Mesdames Gloria Basila and Ileana Hernandez
Messrs. George Barket, Gary Carman,
Tucker Gibbs, Arsenio Milian
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Z O N I N G B O A R D
DIRECT COST
OPERATING EXPENSES
10 members Y $2,400.00 per year = $24,000.00
Seminars/dinners 300.00
TOTAL: $24,300.00
REVENi ES
Fiscal gear 1994-1995- surpassed by 184%
�' 1sei=tz Projected to Collect
38ii,�?1. t�Q S210, 000.00
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Z O N I N G B O A R D
INDIRECT COSTS
ANALYSIS
Planner II, ROBERTO LAVERNIA
(4 hrs. x $18.10 x 11 mo.)
Planner Illustrator II, OLGA GARCIA
(8 hrs. x $18.91 x 11 mo.)
Fringes = 30% estimated
SUB -TOTAL
ACM AGENDA REVIEW
Asst. City Manager, CHRISTINA CUERVO
(2 hrs. x $45.55 x 11 mo.)
Asst..Director, LOURDES SLAZYK
(2 hrs. x $32.25 x 11 mo.)
Deputy Director, JAMES KAY (DPW)
(2 hrs. x $43.15 x 11 mo.)
Asst. City Attorney, G. MIRIAM MEIER
(2 hrs. x $45.86 x 11 mo.)
Acting Zoning Administrator, JUAN GONZALEZ
(2 hrs. X $30.05 x 11 mo.)
Planner II, ROBERTO LAVERNIA
(2 hrs. x $18.10 x 11 mo.)
Fringes = 30% estimated
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SUB -TOTAL:
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$ 796.40
1,664.08
$ 2,460.48
738.14
$ 3,198.62
$ 1,002.10
709.50
949.30
1,008.92
661.10
398.20
$ 4,729.12
1.418.73
$ 6,147.85
HEARINGS
Asst. Director, LOURDES SLAZYK
(6 hrs. x 32.25 x 11 mo.)
Deputy Director, JAMES KAY
(3 hrs. x $43.15 x 11 mo.)
Asst. City Attorney, G. MIRIAM MEIER
(3 hrs. x $45.86 x 11 mo.)
Zoning Inspector II, RAFAEL RODRIGUEZ
(3 hrs. x $21.88 x 11 mo.)
NET Zoning Inspector I, GASTON CAJINA
(3 hrs. x $21.88 x 11 mo.)
Hearing Boards Chief, TERESITA L. FERNANDEZ
(3 hrs. x $34.24 x 11 mo.)
Fringes = 30a estimated
SUB -TOTAL:
MONTHLY OPERATION:
Assigned Staff:
Administrative Aide I, MARIA FARIA
(80 HRS. X $17.18 X 11 MO.)
Fringes = 30o estimated
SUB -TOTAL:
Advertising-
Copy/Reproduction ($229.00 x 11 mo.)
SUB -TOTAL:
TOTAL:
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$ 2,128.50
1,423.95
1,513.38
795.96
722.04
1,129.92
$ 7,713.75
$ 2,314.13
$10,027.88
$15,118.40
4,535.52
$19,653.92
$24,884.97
2,519.00
$27,403.97
$66,432.24
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ATY QF MAMI, FLORIDA
INTER-OPFIM MEMORANDUM
TO: Cesar H. Odia LUTE :' bbbruarr il, 1996 FIL6
cLey mmmager
SUL EcT . Co8tn96-aatj m comoaitue
Attaual kapost
F" : id He �eaavices ;
ftmwtive Secs.tary
CO&WSnaedon Commattec �t,c�Os6wE6
4lsa CLCy COnnissios, aetabli bed the Codeslgnati,on Colmiete4 an Jaws 71,
1999, The Coaaittaata purpose is to To -view requaatc from upplic mts to
co-desigmee a atreet or avenue Within the City of Ki,aai.
the cs—cAttee r"ieva and nakea recommaAatiockc on codaniaaatian roqueats
and matfi ss ache affected YET area.
ftclaaed to a Ysativg or the eodesigaativn requests mvievmd by the
Committes at the .tame' 24, 1995 seating.
The Comittee acts as Iiaisnn Imtveam the public (sppliceata) sad the
ClIcy ComWAnian, $t this time the City does not have saothar 3oardl
Carom Ctee that could h- tion ao the. Codra3gnation Cowmaateee and the
smabetahip regmir mento nand not be unaif ed. there are ao coece related
to the Oomlittat's5 saiatonance,
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BY' City of ;N3AML
.a -Designation Commxtte6
public meeting
June 20, 1995
All ItIterasted will take notice that City of Miami Co-Desi,grtat4:on
Gommi,ittee will hold a public meeting on Tueday, June 20, 1995 at
clog() a.m. at 275 N.W. 2 'Street, 4th Floor to dL3cuss proposed
" st.ceet name designations for, the fvllowing=
S.W, l9th Stri6et,from S..W. 17th Avenue to S.W. 22nd Avenue
as
"ROCKY RAISEN WAY"
and
M.W. North River Drive from N.W. 3rd Street to v.W. 4th Street
as
,,CLYDE 5 . McLAREN STREET"
and
N.W. Llth Avenue from N.W. 14th Street to H.W. 14th Terrace
83
"NICK BUONICONTI ORTVE"
and
South Hay Shore drive from S.E. ath Street to S.C. 14th Street
as
'BRICK6LL SAYSHORE DRIVS"
and
S.W. 25th Road from S.W. 9th avenue to Rickeubacket Causeway Entrance
as
,PzaiaSERS ROAD"
and
N.W. 14th Street from N.N. loth Avenue to N.W. 14th Avenue
as
,,JOHN B. M09LEY WAY"
STEPHEN D. PEARSON, ESQ.
ROBE:2T M. MAYER, ESQ.
TEL: (305) 859-9455
FAX::305) 859-9520
LAW OFFICES OF
PEARSON & MAYER, R.A.
February 12, 1996
Mr. Cesar Odio
City Manager, City of Miami
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, Florida 33133
2474 S.W. 27TH TERRACE
MIAMI, FLORIDA 33133
Re: City of Miami Committee on Beautification and Environment
Dear Mr. Odio:
Attached is a copy of the annual report for the City of Miami
Committee on Beautification and Environment. It was my
understanding that a copy of this report had been forwarded to your
office previously, but I have enclosed another copy in case you did
not receive same.
In response to .the specific questions provided in City code
Section 2-434(1), I respond as follows on behalf of the Committee:
a) The Committee is serving the purposes for which it was
created and it continues to make significant contributions to the
beautification and environmental improvement of the City through
its tree planting, Royal Poinciana Fiesta and educational
activities.
b) The Committee is serving current community needs because
proper stewardship of our environment is becoming increasingly
important as Miami continues to grow. To capitalize on this
growth, Miami should maximize its potential for beautiful
landscaping, while to protect its long term viability, it needs to
safeguard its environment. The Committee serves the community in
both these respects. It has planted hundreds of rare and beautiful
trees during the last several years in highly visible but
previously neglected locations along its major highways, as well as
helping to beautify some of the City's parks and its most blighted
areas. In addition, its educational and other programs help raise
community awareness of present and future environmental issues and
how these should be addressed responsibly and for long term
viability. The Royal Poinciana Fiesta is both an education forum
on the importance of trees within our environment as well as a
celebration of an important asset of our City, its beautiful
Poinciana trees.
c) The Committee's major accomplishments during the past
year are fully described in the attached annual report. However,
it is also noteworthy that the Committee was recognized as the most
outstanding group in the State of Florida by the Florida Urban
Forestry Council two years ago, and the Committee's Chairman has
since been recognized as the most outstanding individual in the
State of Florida by the Florida Urban Forestry Council and received
the National Medal for Citizen Activism from the National Urban
Forestry Council and American Forests, in large part reflecting on
the work that the Committee has performed. During the last several
years, the Committee has increasingly become widely known and
recognized as an important volunteer group that is working hard to
beautify and improve our environment.
d) There is no other public or private Board which would
better serve the functions of the Committee.
e) It is my understanding that the ordinance creating the
Committee was previously amended by the City Commission to reflect
the name by which the Committee has been known for many years, to
wit: The City of Miami Committee on Beautification and Environment,
and to eliminate the requirement that Committee members live or
work in the City of Miami. Because this is a volunteer, service
organization that has no governmental or quasi -governmental powers,
the membership criteria should be based on who is willing to serve
the needs of our City with respect to the Committee's purposes,
irrespective of residency.
f) As mentioned in e, any residency requirement should be
eliminated if this has not already been done. In addition, for
years the Committee's members have elected their directors at the
beginning of each fiscal year to reflect who are the actual leaders
of the Committee, as this changes to some degree from year to year.
g) The cost of maintaining the Committee has ranged from
$0 - $15,000 per year during the recent past. The Committee would
like to continue to receive $15,000 per year to underwrite its
programs but, given its current levels of activity and its desire
to be cost effective, the Committee could presently function with
only $10,000 per year.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or
comments about the foregoing or the annual report.
cc: Mr. Waldemar Lee
11-1.091
Respectfully Submitted,
Stephen D. Pearson, as Chairperson
of the City of Miami Committee on
Beautification and Environment.
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STEPHEN P. CLARK
Mayor
0111ttlaof 4RtaUtt
CESAR 14. ODIO
City Manager
MILER J. DAWKINS
Vice Mayor
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
VICTOR H. DE YURRE
4C'O
WIFREDO GORT
F4�«`
ROGER BARRETU
I:.. PLUMMER, JR.
807.4380
Commissioners
COMMITTEE ON BEAUTIFICATION AND ENVIRONMENT
2474 S.W. 27th Terrace
HON.PHILIPBLOOM
375.5365
Miami, Florida 33133
Tel (305) 859-9455/Fax (305) 859-9520
DOUGLASBROMER
Cl-WRMAN EMERITUS
374.5623
1. ALBERT PALLOT
371.2723
STAN CANN
470.5466
CHAIRMAN
ST :PHEN 0. PEARSON
701 8rickell Avenue
PAMELA CHAMBERLIN
30th Floor
358.00SO
N{ami, Florida 33131
374.8500
Report on 1994-95 Fiscal Year
MARY CATHERINE CHESSER
and
66S-5237
14 VICE CHAIRMAN
(ATHYGAURATZ
Plans for 1995-96 Fiscal Year
GEORGECHILDS
661.2481
661.9916
VICE CHAIRPERSONS
PEGGO CROMER
TO: Members and Friends of the City of
667.3722
GREGG ADAMS
754-3210
Miami Committee on Beautification and
JOHNHARRIS
Environment
926.3339
HELEN EIDSON
235.3316
WILLIAM HERNANDEZ
THELMAGIBSON
FROM: Stephen D. Pearson, Chairman
63B-3nnt1
442.9613
DON HINSON
CHIEF CARLOS GIMENEZ
DATE: November 17, 1995
757.1763
579.6300
RUTH HOPKINS-ROSENTHAL
RUTH KASSEWITZ
666.3080
661.0082
19 9 4 - 9 5 ANNUAL REPORT
ADOLFO JIMENEZ
ICY FINSTON•LANDY
374-ESOO
86S.S176
Our Committee enjoyed another period of
WINSTONLIPPERT
accomplishment last year. Our activities consisted
IONAT}I673.0731AN ER
0731
661.5281 '
of our meetings, the Royal Poinciana Fiesta, tree
SHEILAMOYLAN
plantings, and miscellaneous other projects.
`LI25°;33815
859.8100
WALTER LIVINGSTONE
REV. ►OHN PAUL NAGY
256.6230
664.6095
BROWNING PARKER
Meetings
SU2AN667-3944 SON
MARTALFRI.D
3944
285.4161
AURENPRIEGUES
At our membership meetings, we benefited from
P g
BETTY MOSS
536.4471
reports from various Committee members as well as
279.1726
CHIEFCALVINROSS
special presentations by guest speakers with
HANS
579.6565
important messages on beautification and the
789O775BOT
1 ARRY SCHOKMAN
environment. Our speakers included Nancy
CARMEN PETSOULES
445.8076
Masterson, Southeastern Representative of American
0S4.13'6
I OYCE THOMPSON
Forests and the local coordinator of the Cool
DAVID hi. PINCUS
661.4816
Communities program; Dr. Brinsley Barbidge,
696.672S
BETTYWALDOR
Director of Fairchild Tropical Garden; Dick
SUZANNE SALICHS
854.3625
Nellius, President of the Miami -Roads Neighborhood
375.3447
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Civic Association; Gaubatz, President of the
ENDRET011i
ROBERT H. SMITH
Viu:Chairman &Treasurer
,Kathy
Friends of the Gifford Arboretum and First Vice
623.35M
374.8500
Chairperson of this Committee; Mary Collins,
CONSULTANTS:
WILLIS D. HARDING
President of the Labor of Love Villas Homeowners
Solid WasteDr7tarm,ent
Vice Chairman A
ADRIENNE MACRE III
Recording Secretary
Deputy D6eclur
652•11GO
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575.5107
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CONSULTANTS:
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Parks & Ra'rrstlrut Ucpt.
• CHARLES HUDSUN
WALDEMAR E. LEE
Pla575.5nning
Assistant City Manager
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Association; Dr. Jack Parker, Chairman of the Environmental Studies
Program at Florida International University; Arles Carballo, a
science teacher at Miami Norland Senior High and the faculty
coordinator for the Enviro-Cops program; Barbara Huber, Chairman of
the Villages of Homestead Homeowners Association; the Honorable
Stephen P. Clark, Mayor of the City of Miami; and Judge Philip
Bloom, one of our finest and most civically active circuit court
judges.
The Labor of Love Villas Homeowners Association, Miami -Roads
Neighborhood Civic Association, Villages of Homestead Homeowners
Association, and Miami Norland Senior High School Enviro-Cops also
received recognition as the winners of the Committee's 1995 group
awards for significant accomplishment in beautifying and/or
improving the environment. In addition, Covenia Cobbs and
Committee members Kathy Gaubatz and Steve Pearson received the
Committee's 1995 awards for significant individual contributions in
beautifying and/or improving the environment. Thanks are extended
to Ruth Kassewitz for her fine work in chairing the selection
committee and organizing the awards ceremony.
Our Architectural Awards Committee, consisting of Winston
Lippert and Mary Catherine Chesser, also led the Committee in
recognizing local buildings and projects for outstanding
architecture and environmental sensitivity. This year's honorees
included The City of Miami and WRT Landscape Architects for Miami's
Nine Street Pedestrian Mall; Dade County Public Works and landscape
architect Laura Llerena & Associates for the South Dixie Highway
replanting. from SW 152nd to SW 216th Street; YWCA and architect
Bermello Ajamil & Associates for the Miami YWCA Headquarters.
Royal Poinciana Fiesta
As in previous years, the Royal Poinciana Fiesta was a major
highlight of our activities. The 1995 Fiesta took place on June 16
through 19, and it was well attended and successful. Kathy Gaubatz
was Chairperson of the Fiesta, and once again she did a superb job
of orchestrating the various events and publicity. Bob Ross also
assisted with Fiesta publicity, and Joy Finston-Landy organized and
led our effort to select this year's Royal Poinciana Queen and
Court.
The 1995 Queen and Count were an extremely talented and
beautiful group of high school seniors, and they served our
community well as "Poinciana ambassadors". Marian Colas of
Archbishop Curley Senior High was coronated Queen of the Fiesta at
the opening reception of the Fiesta Art Exhibit. Fiesta Princesses
were: Judith Morales (Hialeah Senior High); Matilda Castrow (Coral
Gables Senior High); Zuleika Sangles (Southwest Senior High);
Monica Kirkland (New World School of the Arts); Laetitia Adam
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(Design and Architecture High School); and Teresa Smith (New World
School of the Arts). Our Queen, Ms. Colas, won a scholarship to
George Washington University after serving as her school's senior
class president and valedictorian, as well as being a talented
concert pianist who also sings and dances. Ms. Morales was her
school's salutatorian and won a United States National Mathematic
Award as well as a University of Miami Book Award; Ms. Sangles was
her school's senior class president and was recognized by her peers
and faculty for leadership ability; Ms. Smith was her school's
senior class president and was chosen 1995 Young Woman of the Year
of Greater Miami; and the others had equally impressive
achievements. These girls were selected not only for personality,
charm, intelligence, talent and beauty, but also for a demonstrated
concern for our environment. Thanks again to Joy Finston-Landy for
leading the effort to select the Queen and Court, and for
coordinating their participation in the Fiesta. Thanks are also
extended to Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Landy, Sun Bank and Northern
Trust for donating scholarship funds for the girls.
Some of the featured events of this year's Poinciana Fiesta
were bus tours of Dade County's most outstanding poinciana trees
(organized by Bob Smith, with tour guidance by Larry Schokman and
Steve Pearson); miscellaneous plantings of Royal Poinciana trees in
various areas of the county (organized by Lauren Priegues);
planting of six Poinciana trees in the Morningside area (organized
and led by Elvis Cruz, with special assistance from Steve Pearson) ;
planting of 12 Poincianas in the area where I-95 intersects S.R.
112 (organized and led by Steve Pearson, with special assistance
from Larry Schokman); and a Royal Poinciana Queen's Cup Horse Race
(organized by Joy Landy and sponsored by Calder Race Track).
Our Committee also sponsored a beautiful exhibit of art having
a botanical theme in the lobby of the Miami Herald Building. This
event was organized and led by Ruth Karp, who did a wonderful job
of planning and coordinating the art exhibit and the opening
reception, as well as attracting artists of superior talent.
Thanks also to the Miami Herald for co -sponsoring this event.
For our second time, the Fiesta included an event entitled
"Taste of the Tropics" where the public had an opportunity to
sample and learn about some of the rare and unusual tropical fruits
that grow in this area. This event featured tropical fruit
tasting, lectures and a cooking contest. At the end of the
judging, attendees also enjoyed sampling the exotic and delicious
cooking entrees. This event was co -sponsored by the Rare Fruit
Council, and it was expertly organized and led by Ruth Hopkins -
Rosenthal, with special assistance from Linda White.
In what is now a tradition, the Fiesta included an excellent
Poinciana Workshop (expertly organized and led by Larry Schokman,
with special assistance from Darlene Mann). This event was co-
sponsored by the Tropical Flowering Tree Society and, as usual,
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free Poinciana seedlings were distributed at the end of the
program. Special thanks are also extended to Dr. Frank Mergen, who
provided a Poinciana grafting demonstration, and to Mrs. Clarita
Bonderud, who gave a demonstration on corsage making and other
decorative uses of Poinciana blossoms, at the conclusion of the
Workshop.
Finally, the Committee sponsored a new event this year
consisting of a "block party" on the street where Simpson Park
meets South Miami Avenue. This event concluded the Fiesta, and it
was thoroughly enjoyed by those in attendance. In addition to
viewing the historic poinciana trees planted along South Miami
Avenue, guests enjoyed tours of Simpson Park, refreshments and a
calypso steel drum band. Thanks are extended to Carmen Petsoules
and Joe Wilkins for their hard work in organizing and leading this
fine event.
Consistent with our desire to get the community to recognize
the tourism potential of the Poinciana Fiesta, Kathy Gaubatz also
provided packets of information on the Poinciana Fiesta to visiting
Mayors during the Mayors' Conference in June. Thanks are extended
to the many other volunteers who contributed their time and efforts
to make this year's Fiesta•a tremendous success.
Tree Plantings
1995 was our fourth year of sponsoring extensive plantings of
trees and shrubs in public areas of Miami. After various
maintenance projects for prior plantings were completed during the
winter and spring, we started our 1995 planting season with a major
project on May 27, 1995. On that day, approximately 110 trees and
shrubs were planted by Committee volunteers at Albert Pallot Park,
located at N.E. 39 Street and Biscayne Bay. This planting
consisted primarily of native trees (including many underutilized
species such as black calabash, spineless acacia and seven year
apple), and it was designed and led by George Childs. Creation of
this tropical maritime hammock was done in conjunction with our
commemorative meeting in honor of deceased Committee Chairman
Emeritus, Albert Pallot, who led this Committee for thirty years.
We also returned to Al Pallot Park recently for a maintenance
project and held our 1995 volunteer appreciation party there on
November 4, 1995.
Other major plantings of the season included a planting on
June 24, 1995 of Royal Poinciana trees in the area where S.R. 112
intersects I-95. In addition, four Cochlospermum vitifolium
("Buttercup") and six Dombeya spp. shrubs where N.W. 14 Street
intersects I-95. This planting was dedicated to Helen Eidson, a
long time Committee member and tireless promoted of Poinciana
trees. Unfortunately, Helen suffered a stroke last year and, after
moving to Michigan to be with her brother, could not be with us for
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this year's Fiesta. However, she is continuing to progress well,
and we hope that Helen will be able to rejoin us for next year's
Fiesta. For delivery on the morning of the planting, we sent Helen
an express mail package containing fresh Poinciana blossoms, a
commemorative Fiesta T-shirt and cap, the news of our planting.
Helen was most appreciative, and she sends her love to her many
friends here in Miami.
On July 15, 1995, Committee volunteers worked with members of
the Dade County Master Gardeners and personnel of the Center of
Fine Arts to beautify part of the plaza adjacent to the Center for
Fine Arts. Approximately 100 Boston Ferns were planted in a large
planter of approximately 625 square feet. Although large ligustrum
shrubs were already there, the bare earth beneath those plants was
unsightly and did little for the environment. The ferns we planted
that morning have both aesthetically and environmentally enhanced
this site.
On September 9, 1995, 88 trees were planted between NW 46
Street and NW 62 Street, along the east side of I-95. That
planting primarily featured some very rare flowering trees,
including Ruprechtia coriacea, a dioaceous plant with the females
having very showy red flowers; Cassia quinguangulata, a small,
erect Cassia that does not set seed in South Florida and is
characterized by clusters of yellow flowers whose weight cause the
trees to have a pendulous, fountain -like appearance when in bloom;
Bauhimia acumenata, a small, white -flowering member of the orchid
tree family that bloom throughout the year, but have shown no
propensity to escape cultivation. Also featured in that planting
were 6 Triplaris cumingiana ("Long John") trees as well as some
hybrid Chorisia speciosa trees. This planting created an important
green buffer that will help not only beautify and environmentally
enhance this area, but will serve as a screen for the residences
which adjoin I-95.
We also had a major maintenance project on November 11, 1995
with assistance from the Hands on Miami organization.
Approximately 40 volunteers came out that morning to pull weeds and
spread mulch around the trees that we had planted at Al Pallot Park
and at the site of NW 17 Avenue and S.R. 836.
In addition to those projects, Committee volunteers also:
a. Replaced approximately 20 trees from our prior
plantings that had been killed by road construction
equipment or lawn maintenance crews.
b. Planted a wild tamerind tree at Bryant Park.
C. Planted a Poinciana tree at the Marjory Stoneman Douglas
Park, which is a park maintained by the Coconut Grove
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Garden Club.
d. Gave technical assistance and donated 5 Ficus citrifolia
trees to the Coconut Grove Development Corporation for
planting in a project on Grand Avenue just west of
Douglas Road.
e. Technical assistance and donations from individual
Committee members for tree plantings in the City of South
Miami. This project was led by Committee member Doris
Rosebraugh.
f. Assisted in planting oaks and gumbo limbo trees in the
Richmond Heights area as part as the Cool Communities
Program.
g. Provided technical assistance to the Blessed Trinity
Catholic Church in Miami Springs, the Redlands Christian
Academy, the Miami Springs Beautification Committee and
a project on Eucalyptus Drive in Hialeah. In addition,
various members of our Committee individually donated
trees for these projects. Also, technical advice was
given to the City of Miami Parks Department for planning
a planting at Miami's Allapatah-Comstack Park.
Approximately 200 volunteers worked on our tree planting
projects this year, and thanks is extended to each of them for
their contribution to this worthwhile effort. The fruits of our
labor are starting to be enjoyed along the highways as, for
example, more than twenty of the Chorisia trees that we planted in
1992 at I-95 and NW 14 Street are in bloom this fall.. Their
display of large pink blossoms is a stunning sight that brightens
and beautifies an otherwise drab -looking area. The vast majority
of the over 1,000 trees and shrubs that we have planted are doing
very well, and the environmental and aesthetic benefits of our work
will continue to increase.
Finally, special thanks and recognition are due to the City of
Miami Solid Waste Department, and. particularly to Henry Jackson,
who helped supply mulch and dirt for our projects; to the Miami
Public Works Department, and particularly Danny Gardner for his
assistance in digging the large holes that we require for our trees
("don't plant a $5.00 tree in an $.50 hole!"); and to the City of
Miami Fire Department for supplying water to our trees at planting
time.
In September, 1995, American Forests awarded their 1995 Urban
Forestry Metal for Citizen Activism to Steve Pearson. This honor
was a reflection of our Committee's collective efforts and thanks
are again extended to the many volunteers who have contributed to
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the success of our tree planting program.
Other Projects
After plans to cut the budget and close the agricultural
research station at Chapman Field were again announced earlier this
year, some of our Committee members have been actively working to
reverse that ill-founded decision. Petitions were passed, and
information was disseminated at our meetings, and, in part due to
our Committee's efforts, it appears assured that Chapman Field will
have another opportunity to continue to make significant
contributions as it has done in the past, particularly with respect
to the discovery of superior fruit cultivars and environmentally
safe methods of pest control.
Our Committee again co -sponsored Dade County's "Earth Day Walk
for Trees". This event is organized by American Forests and is of
great value in drawing attention to the importance of trees' and
plants in the environment. In addition to providing a forum for
the dissemination of educational materials, the walk also raises
funds to plant trees. Our Committee helped with planning and
sponsored an educational booth at the event. In addition to Nancy
Masterson, who led and organized the event, Committee members who
were actively involved included Sheila Moylan, Kathy Gaubatz,
Willis Harding, Ruth Hopkins -Rosenthal and Steve Pearson.
Sheila Moylan has also been working on preparing a slide show
and educational materials on the benefits of trees that could be
used to make presentations to neighborhood and homeowner groups who
are interested in improving the environment in their areas. This
is an exciting development and we are looking forward to completing
this project in the coming year. Although Sheila Moylan is clearly
the leader in this project, she has also received assistance from
Committee members Willis Harding, Larry Schokman and Steve Pearson.
Finally, we continued our efforts to have the present lighting
along South Miami Avenue replaced with lower and more attractive
lighting fixtures. It is believed (and supported by photos taken
during the last 3 years) that the presently installed sodium vapor
lights have an adverse impact on the historic Poinciana trees
there, and that lower fixtures will also enhance crime prevention
in the area. Although the City reviewed the situation and
basically agreed with our conclusions, it also said that funds were
presently unavailable to change the situation. However, we will
continue our efforts in this regard and hope to have the problem
solved prior to next year's Poinciana Fiesta.
Plans for 1995-96 Fiscal Year
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Consistent with our structure of project -focused
subcommittees, we plan to continue our present programs as well as
assist and support Directors and other leaders of the Committee who
wish to pursue new endeavors that will beautify and/or enhance our
environment. Each of us needs to rededicate ourselves to doing what
we can to help the Committee have as many positive impacts on our
community as possible, and I have faith that together we can
continue to be successful.
Kathy Gaubatz has agreed to be chairperson of the 1996 Royal
Poinciana Fiesta, and several meetings have already been held.
Committees are presently being formed to work on various events, so
please contact Kathy at 661-2481 if you would like to become
involved in this effort. Our goal is to turn the Fiesta into a
major event for the community that celebrates the beauty of the
Poincianas, as well as all of our special opportunities for sub-
tropical horticulture and the importance of good environmental
stewardship. Next year's Fiesta will take place on June 7-10,
1996.
We also will continue our public landscaping initiatives
during .the late spring, summer and early fall of 1996. We will
also continue to give assistance to neighborhood groups and others
wishing to plant trees or take other actions to improve or beautify
their communities. Several projects are under consideration
presently, including a major planting of trees in East Little
Havana. Please let us know if you have other project suggestions.
We also hope to expand the participation of youth groups in
our planting projects next year and to build on our new relation
with Hands on Miami. We have already had several environmental
clubs from local high schools and community colleges participate in
our projects, and we would like to increase the involvement of
other groups such as the Scouts.
In January, 1996, we will work with the Federation of Garden
Clubs to co-sponsor the planting of six trees in Bayfront Park and
other Centenial celebration events. This effort is being led by
Pat Clarke (661-1837), and you are encouraged to call her and get
involved.
Our Committee will again co-sponsor the Walk for Trees in the
spring of 1995, and you are encouraged to contact Committee member
Nancy Masterson (372-6555) if you are interested in helping with
that project.
Our Architectural Awards Committee of Mary Catherine Chesser
(665-5237) and Winston Lippert (661-5281) will continue to
recognize architecturally significant and environmentally sound
architecture. If you would like to assist in this effort or have
any suggestions for possible honorees, please contact one of them.
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Finally, our Committee will continue to recognize individuals,
groups, and companies who have made significant volunteer
contributions to the beautification of our community and/or the
improvement of our environment. Ruth Kassewitz (661-0082) and
Sheila Moylan (374-8919) will co-chair the selection committee for
next year's honorees, and you should contact one of them if you
would like to serve on this committee or to nominate a person or
entity that you feel deserves to receive one of our awards.
Alternatively, you can submit a recommendation in writing to the
address for the Committee shown on page 1.
We have also scheduled the following membership meetings for
the 1995-96 year:
November 17, 1996: Roger Hammer, the Director of Castellow
Hammock and one of South Florida's most knowledgeable naturalists,
will address us on "Landscaping for Migratory Birds". As many of
you may be aware, the plight of migratory birds has been
particularly difficult in recent years because their life cycles
requires suitable forage and cover in the extended paths of their
migratory routes. If any link in the chain breaks down, it can
spell disaster for an entire species. Many of these birds migrate
through Florida on their way between the Caribbean, Mexico and
South America, and other portions of the Unites States and Canada.
Providing suitable forage for migratory species has been part of
our tree planting endeavors during the last two years, and we
intend to emphasize it even more in 1996. Mr. Hammer's advice will
help us both maximize the benefits of our Committee projects as
well as know what we should do as individuals in our yards.
January 19, 1996: Dennis 011e, President of the Tropical
Audubon Society and the Chairperson of the Steering Committee for
the South Dade Watershed Project. Mr. 011e will speak to us about
the critical need to preserve and protect our water supply, the
dynamics of our water supply in South Florida, and the measures his
Committee is recommending to help insure that we have an adequate
supply of potable water and a healthy environment in the next
century. This is obviously a critical issue for our community, and
one in which this Committee should be urging proper action.
March 29, 1996: This meeting will be our annual event to
recognize significant volunteer contributions for beautification
and/or improvement of our environment. This is always an
informative and inspiring meeting because each of the honorees
gives a short presentation on their achievements.
June 7, 1996: This meeting will kick off our 1996 Royal
Poinciana Fiesta. In addition, it will coincide with many of the
major events of the Miami Bicentennial Celebration. Our guest
speaker will be Arva Moore Parks, who will speak on the "History of
Beautification in Miami." Ms. Parks is renown for her knowledge of
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local history, and this promises to be a very interesting and
informative meeting.
Please mark your calendars so that you can attend these
luncheon meetings, which will take place at Monty's Stone Crab
Restaurant.
In conclusion, I believe that our Committee can look forward
to another exciting and productive year. I thank each of our
members for their valuable contributions to our Committee, and I
look forward to continuing to work with you. Please remember to
also encourage like-minded individuals who care about the
environment to become involved in this Committee as volunteer
effort is both our strength and limitation. We can only grow and
achieve more if new people who are also committed to doing what
they can to improve this community continue to join the City -of
Miami Committee on Beautification and Environment - a challenge and
appeal to beautify and improve our environment.
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Stephen D. Pearson
Chairman
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Please find below the Annual Report of the Occupational License Equity Study
Commission:
a) The Occupational License Equity Study Commission served iL% purpose by
recommending the revision to the City Commission of the Occupational License Tax
Hates, in accordance with amendments to .Section 205, (Florida Statutes.
b) The Commission's interest is to better served the community and was demonstrate by
the reclassification of the license's category.
c) Commission's Wor Accomplishment: The City's Occupational License revenues
were increase by 10%.
d) This Comrission specifically mandated to originate the review and reclassification of
the City Occupational Licenses Tax Rate.
e) No
f) For this particular Commission, all the minimum requirements were comply with.
g) City did not incur any expenses, neither direct nor indirect,
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A. Purvose Served
The Tax -Exempt Property Steering Committee was created to serve the following
purposes:
s Monitor and evaluate the fiscal impact of tax-exerript properties on the
City's tax base;
e Negotiate reasonable contributions for revenues lost from existing tax-
exempt institutions in the City;
• Pursue PILOT participation by tax-exempt institutions which seek to
build, expand, or alter its holdings in the City;
6 Issue guidelines to be used in negotiating voluntary agreements for
payment -in -lieu of taxes;
• Make recommendations to the City Manager on all such agreements;
0 Monitor the progress of all PILOT agreements;
• Work to actualize legislation to reduce the negative impact on Miami's
tax base caused by tax-exempt uses.
The Committee met twice during 1995.
B. Serving Community Needs
The Committee has increased community awareness by compiling a comprehensive
list of tax-exempt properties and their fiscal impact on the Ci.ty's tax base.
C. Major Accomplishments
Many of the Committee's tasks were completed during the prior year. Existing
legislation, at all levels, was analyzed. Strategies used by other cities were
explored.
The primary obstacle to enacting a local ordinance prescribing voluntary
contributions is the lack of statutory authority at the State level. Florida Statute
Chapter 196, establishing exemptions for defined entities, would need to be
amended. This would certainly meet with organized opposition from a variety of
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special interest groups such as hospitals, nursing homes, homes for the aged,
churches, educational institutions, and government agencies including the State of
Florida which owns buildings within the City of Miami.
D. Assigning Function to Other Board
No other City board or committee is appropriate to assume the functions of the Tax -
Exempt Property Steering Committee.
E. Amending. he EnahlingOOrdinance
The Committee is not recommending any changes in the enabling ordinance.
F. Modifications of Board's Membership
At this time, we are not recommending any changes
G. Cost of Maintaining the Board
(Not applicable.)
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CITY OF MIAMI INTERNATIONAL TRADE BOARD
Annual Review of Board
January 15, 1995 to January 15, 1996
A. -Whether the Board is Serving the Purpose for Which It Was
Created
The Board is composed of 15 members from both the public and
private sectors, serving as advisors to the ITB international trade
programs. The purpose of the ITB is to promote economic
development through international trade and investment. To that
end, the ITB sponsors, organizes, markets and promotes activities
specifically related to international trade.
international trade and related activities are the number one
industry, surpassing tourism in our local economy. One third of the
work force is related to international trade and services, directly or
indirectly.
FACT: Miami Customs District processed over $31 billion of
imports & exports in 1994.
13. Whether the Board is Serving Current Community Needs
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The ITB has pursued an international marketing and foreign investment
promotion strategy that targets these commercial and industrial areas that offer
sites for international trade -related activities that include manufacturing,
assembly, warehousing and distribution. These areas lie within 10 to 15 minutes
of the Port of Miami and Miami International Airport. Most of the areas lie
within the city's targeted areas and are in need of economic revitalization.
The ITB also provides international trade data, marketing information and
counseling, free of charge. On a weekly basis the office receives over 30
requests.
C. The Board's Major Accomplishments
The :Board has approved and is implementing an outreach program identified by
geographical areas assigned to Board members for the purpose of identifying
products, services and people who trade to and from Miami from these regions.
In addition, the ITB has developed a relationship with trade organization,
consulates, foreign trade offices and bi-national chambers of commerce.
On an ongoing basis the ITB identifies and assist small and minority -owned
businesses which otherwise could not afford the time, money and efforts to
adequately access international markets or current international business
activities.
Created databases by net areas for informing and promoting interested
companies in international trade.
ITB has received a grant of $24,000 from the Economic Development
Administration for International Business and Information Center to fund the
above mentioned activities.
The ITB has created a 501C corporation for purposes of soliciting grant funds
from State, Federal and private organizations, which would fin-ther reduce the
tax burden per dollar spent on international trade and development.
Conducted a vacant lot survey of the Allapattah area.
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Promoted Miami's film and fashion industry with ACT Production. Mailed
promotional material to over 1,000 European companies in these fields.
Initiated and established with the contribution of Cyber Trade International The
Miami. Tradeweb on the internet. The Miami Tradeweb provides a promotional
and informational tool for the ITB and international trade related organizations
in Miami.
Trade. Show: Participated in Centerex, Central European 'Trade expo, which
generated over 200 leads.
Various loans have been referred to Miami Capital Development from existing
businesses in Miami.
The ITB organized a trade mission to Haiti with the participation of over 19
minority owned companies and sponsorship from AT&T, September 1995. In
addition, the ITB participated in a presidential trade mission to Haiti, April
1995..
The ITB has participated on missions to Buenos Aires, Argentina; Santiago,
Chile; and Aman, Jordan.
Exhibition space was provided free of charge to the ITB in exchange for ITB
support. In addition, the I.TB recruited Miami companies to exhibit free of
charge. The average attendance per show was 2,600 visitors, thus indirectly
helping Miami's tourist industry. Research commissioned by the Greater Miami
Visitors and Convention Bureau indicates that business travelers spend on
average $164 each night for staying an average of 4.1 nights. Expenditures by
these visitors have an estimated multiplier affect of 1.9. Thus one visitor
attending a four day conference would contribute $1.,250 to the local economy.
Estimated economic impact of ITB Sponsored events $63,562,500.009,
in. addition to. business appointments. and opportunities created.
The Board has sponsored, participated in and/or coordinated the following trade
shows: (listed by event, outside attenders, and ITB sponsorship)
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Export America
Attenders: 1000 ITB Co -Sponsorship: no cost.
Florida International Hotel & Restaurant Show
Attenders: 2,500 ITB Co -Sponsorship: no cost
Florida International Medical Expo
Attenders: 2,500 ITB Co -Sponsorship: no cost
Bobbin Contexpo Apparel Show of the Americas
Attenders: 6,000 ITB Co -Sponsorship: no cost
FoodPack of the Americas '95
Attenders: 4,000 ITB Co -Sponsorship: no cost
Miami International Construction Show - MIACON '95 - Coconut Grove
Convention Center
Attenders: 15,000 ITB Co -Sponsorship: $4,500
Beacon Council's Forbes Conference
Attenders: 400 ITB Co -Sponsorship: $1,500
Caribbean Business Summit '95
ITB Sponsorship: $500
Latcom Telecommunication Conference
Attenders: 300 TIB Co -Sponsorship: $4,500
Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce - Miami Congressional Workshop
Attenders: 100 ITB Co -Sponsorship $4,500
Camacol's Hemispheric Congress of Latin Chambers of
Commerce & Industry: Brings together the presidents of chambers from
Latin America. Assisted in the InterAmerican Business match -making
program generating over 3,000 business appointments.
Attenders: 700 ITB Sponsorship: $175,000
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Florida Parks & Recreation Conference
Attenders: 900 ITB Sponsorship: $4,500
Miami Conference on the Caribbean: Brings together heads of
state from Latin America and the Caribbean.
Attenders: 550 ITB Co -Sponsorship: $2,900
Miami Mile Company - 1995 International sporting event
Attenders: 1,000 ITB Co -Sponsorship: $4,500
Miami Project to Cure Paralysis
Attenders: 30,000 ITB Co -Sponsorship: $4,500
Pan American Development Foundation
Attenders: 1,000 ITB Sponsorship: $4,500
Women in International Trade
Attenders: 300 ITB Co -Sponsorship: $4,500
World Trade Center
Attenders: 400 ITB Sponsorship: $4,500
Canadian Football League
ITB Sponsorship: $25,000
The ITB was the principal organizer and sponsor of Miami's
second Hemispheric Health Ministers Conference in September of 1995,
promoting Miami's medical community which represents a large portion
of our international services.
Attenders: 100 ITB Sponsorship: No Cost (In -kind)
D. Whether There is Another Board, either Public or Private, Which Would
Better Serve the Function of the Board
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There is no other board like the ITB, only organizations with the same interests.
The World Trade Center and local chambers cater exclusively to their members,
charging membership fees for services. For example, the World Trade Center
charges $300 membership fee, and $40 an hour for trade information inquiries.
The ITB, on an ongoing basis, serves Miami -based companies free of charge.
The ITB sends out information about its services to all licensed businesses
within the City, which include many small businesses which cannot afford the
higher priced services and do not have the time or know-how to research foreign
markets.
E. Whether the Ordinance Creating the Board Should Be Amended to Better
Enable and Serve the Pu ose for Which It Was Created
The ITB has gone through a recent reorganization which was adopted by the
City's Review Board Committee.
F. Whether the Board's Membership Should Be Modified
The ITB was reduced from 30 to fifteen members, as a result of the recent
reorganization in 1994.
G. The Cost, Both Direct and Indirect of Maintaining the Board
The Board's fixed costs and staffing were reduced as part of the reorganization.
Total office fixed expenses and staff budget went from $375,389 (FY94) to
$233,530 (FY95) finally to 100,000 (FY 96). The $100,000 (FY96) does not
take into account the $24,000 received by EDA thus net cost would be $76,000.
In addition to fix cost and personnel the ITB's total budget was reduced from
$883,389 to $150,000 a net savings of $732,389 (83% reduction).
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