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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-96-0033r 11� J-96-84 1/9/96 96- 33 RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENTS OF L. GRANT PEEPLES, JOHNNY WINTON, MARK SMITH, AMANCIO SUAREZ, AND J. MEGAN KELLY TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, FOR TERMS EXPIRING JUNE 9, 1996. WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the Downtown Development Authority met on December 15, 1995 and voted to nominate L. Grant Peeples, Johnny Winton, Mark Smith, Amancio Suarez and J. Megan Kelly (the Nominees) to the Board of Directors (Board) of the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) for terms expiring June 9, j 1996; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 14-26 of the Code of the City of Miami, Florida, as amended, (the Code) provides that one (1) member of the Board of the DDA to be nominated by the Cabinet of I the State of Florida (Cabinet) and submitted to the City Commission for approval and appointment; and WHEREAS, L. Grant Peeples has been nominated to the Board of i the DDA to fill the unexpired term of the Cabinet appointee; and WHEREAS, the nomination of L. Grant Peeples by the Cabinet has created a vacancy on said Board; and WHEREAS, Johnny Winton has been nominated to the Board to j fill the unexpired term of L. Grant Peeples; and WHEREAS, Robert Zoeller has resigned from the Board of the DDA; and WHEREAS, Mark Smith has been nominated to the Board of the DDA to fill the unexpired term of Robert Zoeller; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 2-429 of the Code, S. Lawrence Kahn and Lourdes Landis have been removed from the Board of the DDA as the term of office of the Board members shall run concurrently with the term of office of the nominating Commissioner; and WHEREAS, Commissioner Carollo has nominated Amancio Suarez to the DDA Board to fill the unexpired term of S. Lawrence Kahn; and WHEREAS, J. Megan Kelly has been removed from the Board for absenteeism pursuant to Section 2-430 of the Code; and WHEREAS, J. Megan Kelly has been nominated to the DDA Board j to fill her unexpired term; and WHEREAS, the Nominees fulfill the qualifications for Board l , membership pursuant to Section 14-27 of the Code; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA: Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Resolution are hereby adopted by reference I} thereto and incorporated herein as if fully set forth in this ! Section. Section 2. The appointment of the following individuals to serve as members of the Board of Directors of the Downtown 2- 9G- 1 r. Development Authority of the City of Miami, Florida, for a term expiring June 9, 1996 is hereby confirmed: APPOINTEES L. Grant Peeples Johnny Winton Mark Smith Amancio Suarez J. Megan Melly Section 3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 25th ATTEST: I j ALTER J. FOE CITY CLER . day of January , 1996. STEP EN P. CLARK, MAYOR APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS: -3- A CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM 14 To : The Honorable Mayor and DATE December 27, 1995 FILE Members of the City Commission _ SUBJECT : DDA Board of Directors Appointments Cesar FROM : city REFERENCES :For January 25, 1996 City Commission Meeting ENCLOSURES: Recommendation It is respectfully requested that the City Commission confirm the nomination of L. Grant Peeples, Johnny Winton, Mark Smith, Amancio Suarez and J. Megan Kelly to the Board of Directors of the Downtown Development Authority. Backuound As per the City Code, recommendations for appointment to the Board of Directors of the Downtown Development Authority are made to the Board of Directors, which then nominate appointees to be presented to the City Commission for confirmation. The Governor of the State of Florida has nominated L. Grant Peeples as their respective appointment to the Board of Directors of the Downtown Development Authority, since said seat is currently vacant. Vice -Mayor Wifredo Gort has nominated Johnny Winton to serve on the Board of Directors of the Downtown Development Authority to fill the current unexpired term of L. Grant Peeples ending June 9, 1996. Robert Zoeller, at large sworn to the Board of Directors of the Downtown Development Authority, has resigned and said Board of Directors has nominated Mark Smith to serve on the Board of Directors to fill the unexpired term of Robert Zoeller ending June 9, 1996. Since the terms of office of the members of the Board shall run concurrently with the term of office of the Commissioner that nominates each member, as of November 8, 1995 the terms of S. Lawrence Kahn and Luli Landis have expired. Commissioner Carollo has recommended that - Mr. Amancio Suarez be nominated and confirmed to serve on the Board of Directors to fill the unexpired term of S. Lawrence Kahn ending June 9, 1996. Since any board member shall be automatically removed if in a given calendar year one is absent from four (4) of the meetings, said being reason of J. Megan Kelly's removal from the Board of Directors of the Downtown Development Authority, Vice -Mayor Gort has recommended that J. Megan Kelly be reappointed to complete the unexpired term ending June 9, 1996. CHO/PC encl. 1 i 96- 33 r DAM :gym_ DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Bayside Plaza Building 330 Biscayne Boulevard Penthouse Miami, Florida 33132 Tel.: (305) 579-6675 Fax: (305) 371-2423 The Downtown Development Board of Directors met on Friday, December 15, 1995 at 8:30 a.m. in the DDA offices, 330 Biscayne Boulevard, Penthouse, Miami, Florida 33132. PRESENT: Vice -Mayor Wifredo Gort, Chairman Dr. Castell Bryant Annette Eisenberg Miriam Lopez L. Grant Peeples Thomas Post Timothy Prunka Sergio Rok ABSENT: Commissioner Bruce Kaplan Jeffrey Bercow OTHERS PRESENT: Patricia Allen Joe Tyborowski Patricia Castro Scott Brand Jennifer Ciszczon Adam Lukin Dania Vergel Olga Ramirez-Seijas Richard Kuper Bill Talbert Eleanor Kluger Fred Joseph Vish Chowdhary Nan Markowitz Livia Garcia Drew Pettigrew Peter Zalewski 0 The meeting was called to order by Vice -Mayor Gort at 8:40 a.m. I. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: The minutes of the meeting of November 17, 1995 were moved by Thomas Post, seconded by Miriam Lopez and passed unanimously. H. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT: L. Grant Peeples as the Governor's appointment to serve on the Board of Directors of the Downtown Development Authority. Moved by Vice -Mayor Gort, seconded by Sergio Rok and passes unanimously. Nominations of Johnny Winton and Mark Smith to serve on the Board of Directors of the Downtown Development Authority. Moved by Thomas Post, seconded by Timothy Prunka and passed unanimously. Nomination of Amancio Suarez to serve on the Board of Directors of the Downtown Development Authority. Moved by Thomas Post, seconded by Miriam Lopez and passed unanimously. Nomination of J. Megan Kelly to serve on the Board of Directors of the Downtown Development Authority. Moved by L. Grant Peeples, seconded by Miriam Lopez and passed unanimously. Establishment of an Executive Committee of the Downtown Development Authority comprised of Vice -Mayor Wifredo Gort as Chairman, Jeffrey Bercow as Vice Chairman, L. Grant Peeples as Treasurer and Dr. Castell Bryant as Secretary. Moved by Vice -Mayor Gort, seconded by Sergio Rok and passed unanimously. Appointment of Johnny Winton as Chairman of the Downtown Development Authority Legislative Committee. Appointment of L. Grant Peeples as Chairman of the Downtown Development Authority Financial Committee. Appointment of Annette Eisenberg as the Chairperson of the Downtown Development Authority Selection Committee for the International Trade Center. M. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT: Patricia .Allen reported on a new proposal for the International Trade Center which has been received. Annette Eisenberg reported the details of the issues which are still pending. Olga Ramirez-Seijas is in constant communication with the attorneys of the potential tenants. The project is based on Equitable's approval of the tenant, in order for the DDA to reestablish the lease agreement. Time is of the essence, the longer it takes to resume construction, the greater the expense. Patricia Allen thanked Equitable for their patience with the DDA throughout this process. i 8 96- 33 { 51 A Special Board Meeting is to be called when a tenant has been approved by the Selection Committee. Patricia Allen informed the Board that the DDA is now on the INTERNET and presented a model created by the DDA for a potential developer in the Downtown Miami area. Mr. Drew Pettigrew reported on the efforts of Sustainable South Florida. Funds in the amount of $1.8 billion have been committed for initial improvements to establish protection zones of natural features and to readdress the urban core. Reported on the need to create incentives to make the communities pedestrian friendly and safer. A motion in support of the efforts of Sustainable South Florida. Moved by Annette Eisenberg, seconded by Castell Bryant and passed unanimously. Patti Allen invited all to the press conference at the new City Administration Building today Recognition was given by L. Grant Peeples for the involvement of the people in making the Brickell Bridge Opening a success. Annette Eisenberg reported that the Tequesta Indian was in need of lighting. IV. LEGISLATIVE ITEMS: V. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH THE CONSULTING FIRM CARR SMITH ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR THE PREPARATION OF BRICKELL VILLAGE BUILDING AND STREETSCAPE DESIGN GUIDELINES. Moved by Annette Eisenberg, seconded by Timothy Prunka and passed unanimously. RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING AND OMNI AREA ADVISORY CITIZEN'S ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO THE DDA FOR THE OMNI AREA NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION PLAN. Moved by Thomas Post, seconded by Annette Eisenberg and passed unanimously. COMMITTEE REPORTS: A. Business Development: Timothy Pmnka reported on continuous efforts to promote the downtown Miami area through project profiles. The DDA continues to collect data for additional profiles to be completed in January 1996. B. Economic Development: Castell Bryant reported that DDA staff continues to collect information for promoting future development of residential corridors around public transportation. Also, working to assemble corporate and Chamber individuals to invite bankers to become partners with the DDA. C. Financial: Policy manual was reviewed during the last meeting and is to be g 96- 33 0 r l xt Board meeting. Brickell has requested $32,000. presented for approval at the ne The Financial Committee has recommended that they prioritize their needs and present it to the Planning & Development Committee. Thomas Post requested that all the other funding request be presented to the Financial committee. D. Planning & Development: The Committee discussed the need for schools in the downtown area and tax incentives. The Committee is to work with Herb Bailey and Thomas Post is to Chair a sub -committee. E. Legislative: Committee is currently researching DDA's bonding abilities and the option of deferring taxes through duty free, in order to offer tourists benefits and induce sales. F. Urban Services: Thomas Post made reference to the minutes provided in the packets. Also, referenced and noted is a request of the City Attorney for a legal opinion pertaining to the grant awarded to the City of Miami Fire Department. Reported that the gas station behind the old Sears Building has been demolished. VI. NET REPORT: Update of the Downtown Neighborhood Enhancement Team was provided in the packet. Miami Centennial requested $50,000 from the DDA. Thomas Post requested a presentation to the Financial Committee. Tie meeting was adjourned at 9:50 a.m.