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_Ha1 2 3 g 10 .. -.... , --,,~ .. _._----- City of South Miami Regular City Commission Minutes October 21, 2014 A. SILENCE OR TURN OFF ALL CELL PHONES B. ADD-ON ITEM(S) e. ROLL CALL 11 The following members of the City Commission were present: Mayor Stoddard, Vice 12 Mayor Harris, Commissioner Welsh, Commissioner Liebman, Commissioner Edmond. 13 14 Also in attendance were: City ManagerSteve Alexander, City Attorney Thomas F. / 15 Pepe, Esq., City Clerk Maria M. Menendez, CMe. / l~ 24 D. MOMENT OF SILENCE E. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE F. LOBBYIST(S) ADDRESSING THE CITY COMMISSION TONIGHT MUST HAVE BEEN REGISTERED WITH THE CITY CLERK G. PRESENTATIONS -SoMi Somerset 25 Attorney Charles Gibson, representing SoMi Charter School addressed the 26 Commission. H. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a) Minutes of October 7 , 2014 31 32 The Minutes of October 7, 2014 were approved as presented. 34 35 36 38 I. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT (See attached) CITY COMMISSION MINUTES October 21, 2014 1 J. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT 1 2 The following is a summary of the City Attorney's Report: the Figueredo case; 3 working on the lobbying ordinance; the Ludlam Trail issues with regard to who owns it; 4 Somerset Charter School. 6 K. PUBLIC REMARKS 7 8 The following individuals addressed the COIYHnission: John Edward Smith, Denise 9 Covington, Sharon McCain, Antoinette Fischer, Yvonne Be:ckman, Carlos de Cespedes, Beth 10 Schwartz. H 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2~ 24 L. ~ " .. ' .. :./,' COMMISSION REPORTS, DISCUSSION &REMARKS The following is a summary of Commi?sion's~~fl1arks: the Ll.ldlam Trail; invasive vines hurting our trees; the need to pressure cleanings9fl1~/streets; SoMiSchool; having an active Planning Board; the tree ordinanc;e; acknowlecJgihf Hispanic Heritage Month; breast cancer awareness month; reminder of electio .. n; SafeStre:ets Halloween, State of the City November 19; November 1-2 the Art Sh6yv; need t9 appoihta,League of Cities representative; need to appoint members ~o the Budget aDd FinanceCommittee. M. CONSENT AGENDA 1. A Resolution relating to the South Miami Community Redevelopment Agency (SMCRA) adopted budget for Fiscal Year 2014-2015, authorizing the expenditure of funds pursuant to that budget and authorizing transmittal of the adopted budget to Miami-Dade County for final approval. 3/5 (South Miami Community Redevelopment Agency) 25 Moved by Mayor Stoddard, seconded by Commissioner Edmond, the motion to approve 26 Resolution No. 205-14-14299 relating to the South Miami Community Redevelopment Agency 27 (SMCRA) adopted budget for Fiscal Year 2014-2015, authorizing the expenditure of funds 28 pursuant to that budget and authorizing transmittal of the adopted budget to Miami-Dade 29 County for final approval, passed by a 5 -0 vote: 30 Yea: CITY COMMISSION MINUTES October 21, 2014 Mayor Stoddard Vice Mayor Harris Commissioner Welsh Commissioner Liebman Commissioner Edmond· 2 3 Nay: None 4. A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to accept a donation of $1,500 from Helping Hands Charitable Program, to contribute to the Murray Park Aquatic Center. 3/5 (City Manager-Parks & Recreation) 4 Moved by Mayor Stoddard, seconded by Commissioner Edmond, the motion to approve 5 Resolution No. 206-14-14300 authorizing the City Manager toaccept a donation of $1,500 from 6 Helping Hands Charitable Program, to contribute to the Murray Park Aquatic Center, passed by 7 a 5 -0 vote: 8 13 Yea: Nay: N. RESOLUTION(S) Mayor Stoddard Vice Mayor Harris Commissioner Welsh Commissioner Liebman Commissioner Edrnond None 2. A Resolution authorizing the City· Manager to negotiate and enter into a contract with FLAF Sports Services, Inc. for tennis, basketball and hand-ball court resurfacingat Brewer Park. 3/5 (City Manager-Parks & Recreation) 14 . This item was pulled for comments recommending raising the fence and deferring 15 resurfacing until the fence is raised. No further action followed. 16 17 Moved by Commissioner Welsh, seconded by Mayor Stoddard, the motion to approve 18 Resolution No. 207-14..,14301 authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and enter into a 19 contract with FLAF Sports Services, Inc. for tennis, basketball and hand-ball court resurfacing at 20 Brewer Park, passed by a 5 -0 vote: 21 22 Yea: Nay: CITY COMMISSION MINUTES October 21, 2014 Mayor Stoddard Vice Mayor Harris Commissioner Welsh Commissioner Liebman Commissioner Edmond None 3 1 ~ A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and enter into a contract with Emerald Construction Corp. for restroom renovations at Dante Fascell Park and Palmer Park. 3/5 (City Manager-Parks & Recreation) 2 This item was also pulled for comments about a proposed master plan for the 3 parks. In conclusion, staff explained that the bathrooms cannot wait until a master plan is 4 developed. 5 6 Moved by Mayor Stoddard, seconded by Vice Mayor Harris, the motion to approve 7 Resolution No. 208-14-14302 authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and enter into a 8 contract with Emerald Construction Corp. for restroom renovationsat Dante Fascell Park and 9 Palmer Park, passed by a 5 -0 vote: 10 H 13 Yea: Nay: Mayor Stoddard Vice Mayor Harris. Commissioner Welsh Commiss.ioner Liebman Commissioner Edmond None 5. A Resolution approving the Fi;lalPlat of Davis Oaks, being a replat of a portion of tract: 8 revised plat of a porti()nofthe amended plat of Palm Miami Heights, recorded in plat book 43, page 37,Miami-Dade County, Florida. 3/5· (City Manager-Planning & Zoning) 14 Mr. Brimo presented the item. 15 16 Mr. Flanagan representing the applicant addressed the Commission, followed by 17 discussion among the Commission and staff about the distribution and dimension of the lots as 18 presented. At the conclusion ofthe discussion, the Commission recommended deferral in order 19 to allow the applicant to come back with a revised plat as discussed. 20 21 Moved by Commissioner Edmond, seconded by Commissioner Welsh, the motion to 22 defer A Resolution approving the Final Plat of Davis Oaks, being a replat of a portion of tract 8 23 revised plat of a portion of the amended plat of Palm Miami Heights, recorded in plat book 43, 24 page 37, Miami-Dade County, Florida, passed by a 4 -1 vote: 25 Yea: CITY COMMISSION MINUTES October 21, 2014 Mayor Stoddard Vice Mayor Harris 4 3 Nay: Commissioner Welsh Commissioner Edmond Commissioner Liebman 6. A Resolution instructing the City Manager to pledge a contribution to the cost of the development of the "Underline" Master Plan. 3/5 (Mayor Stoddard) 4 Moved by Mayor Stoddard, seconded by Vice Mayor Harris, the motion to approve as 5 amended Resolution No. 209-14-14303 instructing the City Manager to fund the sum of 6 $25,000 to be paid to Friends of the Underline wherl the Underlihe Master Plan has a total of 7 $200,000 in funded contributions, passed by a 4.~l,:vote: 8 11 Yea: Nay: Mayor St()ddard Vice Mayor Harris Commissionerl..iebm~£l Commissioner Edrnond Commissioner Welsh 7. A Resolution rescheduling the Tuesday, November 4, 2014 City Commission meeting to Thursday, Novemb.er 6, 2014.·· 3/5 (Mayor Stoddard) 12 Moved by Mayor Stoddard, seconded by Commissioner Edmond, the motion to approve 13 Resolution No. 210-14-14304 rescheduling the Tuesday, November 4,2014 City Commission 14 meeting to Thursday, November 6, 2014, passed by a 5 -0 vote: 15 Yea: Nay: Mayor Stoddard Vice Mayor Harris Commissioner Welsh Commissioner Liebman Commissioner Edmond None O. RESOLUTION(S) PUBLIC HEARING(S) P. ORDINANCE(S) SECOND READING(S) PUBLIC HEARING(S) 9. An Ordinance of the City of South Miami, Florida, authorizing a Franchise Agreement with Miami-Dade County to provide County Solid Waste CITY COMMISSION MINUTES October 21, 2014 5 Management Services. 4/5 (City Manager-Public Works) 1 2 The public hearing was opened and the following individuals addressed the 3 Commission: Sharon McCain, Yvonne Beckman, Antoinette Fischer. 4 5 This item was amended in order to reduce the term of the agreement from twenty 6 to ten years. 7 8 Moved by Mayor Stoddard, seconded by Commissiqn~J Liebman, the motion to approve 9 as amended Ordinance No. 25-14-2203 authorizing a Franc:his~f.greement with Miami-Dade 10 County to provide County Solid Waste Management Ser~ices, piissedby a 5 -0 vote: 11 Yea: Nay: 12 Mayor Stoddard Vice Mayor Harris CommissionerWelsh Commissioner I..iebman Commissioner Edmond None 13 Items No. 10 and 11 remained as "Unfinished Business"in order to comply with the 14 provision of the Code. of Ordinances establishing midnight as the end of the meeting. These two 15 items will be back onthe next agenda scheduled for November 6,2014. i~ 26 27 10. An Ordinance amending Chapter 2, Article I, Sec. 2-2.1 (K), titled "Decorum" of the City of South Miami's Code of Ordinances. 3/5 (Mayor Stoddard) 11. An Ordinance amending 20-6.1(A)(3)(a) (iL (ii) and (iii) of the land development code to reduce the number of votes required to pass, on first reading, ordinances and resolutions that require two readings. 3/5 (City Attorney) Q. ORDINANCE(S) FIRST READING(S) PUBLIC HEARING(S) R. ORDINANCE(S) FIRST READING S. ADJOURNMENT CITY COMMISSION MINUTES October 21, 2014 6 1 2 3 Attest Maria M. Menendez City Clerk CITY COMMISSION MINUTES October 21, 2014 7 Approved Philip K. Stoddard Mayor To: Date: From: Re: THE CITY or PLEASANT LIVING CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI OFFICE MEMORANDUM Honorable Mayor and City Commission October 21, 2014 Steven Alexander City Manager Manager's Report Attached are the City's accomplishments for the period covering October 5, to October 19, 2014, which are hereby submitted for your review prior to the Commission Meeting. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me. Finance: Finance has completed the uploading and posting of the FY 2015 budget. The City's parking contractor has installed the first test Wi-Fi modem within the digital parking meter. The Wi-Fi modem continues working without issue. The City's Public Works Department has issued a NTP to the pole and electrical installer. They anticipate installing the two required poles and electricity before Thanksgiving. Once completed, the City will have the Wi-Fi antennas installed. Finance continues to trouble shoot any issues related to the City's ONESolution finance system. Finance continues to monitor the different department's issues and help correct those matters. Finance is preparing for a version update which is intended to add some extremely useful features and eliminate some of the bugs currently in ONESolution 10.1 Finance, in conjunction with Miami-Dade County lTD completed the Police Department mandated dual authentication project. The project was completed before September 30, 2014, as required. Finance, Grants and Public Works continue working with Miami-Dade County's Department of Audit and Management Services in an effort to complete audit of the City's People's Transportation Funds for the past 5-fiscal years. -2 -City Manager's Report to the Commission for October 21, 2014 Finance is working to close September 2014 and the entire FY 2014. Finance will be uploaded the Budget to Actual Monthly report once complete. The check register for September 2014 has been uploaded to the City's website. Parking: Parking has been working with Public Works on stripping certain spaces which will be converted to paid parking. Once Public works has completed their part, parking will move forward with the installation of single meter heads. Parking is currently looking into the Valet Service and developing the scope for an RFP. Parking is gathering the needed information to complete the RFP and have all of the correct information needed to proceed. Parking and Finance have been in discussions with Ft. Lauderdale with reference to "smart parking." An email is currently being produced in an effort to obtain guidance on the issue. Grants and Sustainable Initiatives: Collaborated with Malone Matson, Miami Foundation Awardee, Miami-Dade County Parks and Recreation and Miami-Dade Transit to install Bike Fixit Station on the M-path at Paciencia Park. Collaborated with Larkin Hospital to discuss possibility of Farmer's Market on hospital property. New Grants: FY 2015 MPO grant for Complete Streets Policy in the amount of $40,000 with a $17,124 match. FY 2015 FRDAP grant for Fuchs Park Improvement in the amount of $50,000, no match required. FY 2015 CDBG grant for Murray Park Multi-Purpose Field in the amount of $55,000 with a $7,500 match. FY 2015 FDEP for Twin Lakes Drainage Improvement in the amount of $100,000 with a $20,000 match. Procurement Division: City Managers Report -10/21/14 Commission Meeting i. AC Unit for Community Center: The City saved $1,418 by purchasing the AC unit direct from the contractor's supplier and eliminating sales tax. The item was previously approved on Resolution 185-14-14279. ii. Letters of Interest: An LOI requested by P & R for Martial Arts Programming was advertised on October 14th. The LOI will close on October 31st . -3 -City Manager's Report to the Commission for October 21,2014 iii. RFP -Downtown Business District LED Lighting: The RFP was advertised on October 14th. A Pre-bid meeting is scheduled on October 28th at 10 AM. The RFP will close on November 6th . iv. ITQ -Copier Lease Program Quote: An ITQ was issued on October 14th piggybacking from a State of Florida Contract for copiers, equipment & supplies. A Pre-bid meeting is scheduled on October 28th at 10 AM; proposals are due November 5 th . The current copier equipment lease program expires February, 2015; previously sourced through the State of Florida contract. v. Draft -Towing Franchise RFP: A scope of services, drafted by PD, has been forwarded to the City Attorney for review. Upon receipt of the CA's response, a RFP will be advertised. i. Draft -Tennis Center Scope: A scope of services was received from P & R. Clarification was requested to determine if the City will solicit for a franchise agreement or a maximum contract term of 5 years, as per charter. P & R advised the franchise agreement will not be pursued, as well as, requiring the awarded contractor to renovate Parks facilities. Procurement will submit to the attorney a DRAFT of the RFP by the end of the week. ii. Draft -Parks Master Plan: A draft RFP to solicit for a Parks Master Plan has been forwarded to the City Attorney for review. Upon receipt of the CA's response, a RFP will be advertised. iii. Draft RFP -Solar Panel Installation: A draft RFP to solicit for a Solar Panel Installation Program has been forwarded to the City Attorney for review. Upon receipt ofthe CA's response, a RFP will be advertised. iv. Surge Suppression for City Hall: A quote was received for surge suppression for City Hall facilities. A follow-up has been sent to the City's electrical inspector to render an opinion regarding the options of surge suppression and lightening rod protection. The Building Dept's has been requested to assist in securing a response. Procurement followed-up last week and has to-date not received any recommendation from the electrical inspector. Procurement will continue to follow-up until a response is provided. Code Enforcement Office: Following are highlights for the Code Enforcement Division for October 1-October 17, 2014: I. Bi-weekly statistics: a. Responded to over Q complaints. b. Issued more than 35 Courtesy Civil Infraction Notices. c. Issued 6 Notices of Civil Infraction. -4 -City Manager's Reportto the Commission for October 21,2014 d. Removed lililegal Signs from the City. e. Reviewed 71 Building permits. f. Proactive Inspections 65 g. Re-Inspections 55. h. Cases Closed 22. i. Graffiti Tags ,1. j. Counter walk-ins 35 • Code Division held a Special Magistrate hearing on October 16, 2014. • Code Division worked on a special project inspecting 25+ establishments on outdoor seating/dining on October 17, 2014. II. Fines and Fees collected through the Code Enforcement Division for the month of October 2014: (To be determined at the end ofthe month). III. local Business Tax Compliance Office: In the month of October 1-October 17, 2014: Total amount a. NEW LICENSES (25) b. NEW LIENS (15) c. INSPECTIONS (101) d. RENEWAL FEES COLLECTED e. NEW LICENSES (BTR's) REVIEWED (50) Other Reports: • Florida League of Cities Insurance Report -Completed • Miami Dade County Report -Completed • Renewal Report -Completed • Renewal Licenses printed for 2014 -2015 • Renewal Inspections Special Events Division: Total amount collected $ 5,967.77 $ lJ40.00 The following are the results for the Special Events Division for October 1 -October 19, 2014: -5 -City Manager's Report to the Commission for October 21,2014 • Collaborated with various departments and vendors on the Bike Rodeo event that was held on Saturday, October 18, 2014, in front of City Hall. Assisted families by proving free bike helmets and ensuring that their bikes were in proper working condition. • Collaborating with various departments and businesses on the 2014 Safe Streets Halloween event, which will be held on Friday, October 31, 2014, from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., on Sunset Drive between USl and Red Road (SW 57 Avenue). • Collaborated and processed a Special Event application for Chamber South's Art Festival, which will be held on November 1, & 2, 2014, on Sunset Drive between USl and Red Road (SW 57 Avenue). City Commission approval was given through Resolution # 197-14-14291, on October 7,2014. • Collaborating with various vendors for the 2014 State of the City Address that will be held at South Miami/Coral Gables Elks Lodge on Wednesday, November 19, 2014, at 6:00 p.m. • Collaborating with various businesses and City Departments on the 2014 Santa's Elves Parade that will be held on Sunday, December 7, 2014, starting at 2:00 p.m., on Sunset Drive between USl and Red Road (SW 57 Avenue). • Collaborated with the Finance, Public Works and Code Enforcement Departments on the Special Magistrate Hearing that was held on October 16, 2014. • Processed seven (7) garage sale permit requests for this time period. • Reviewed and processed ~lien search requests for Code Enforcement Department, for this period of time. • Processed/recorded Q lien and Q..lien releases for this time frame. • Collaborating with Human Resources Department in placing volunteers in different departments. -6 -City Manager's Report to-the Commission for October 21,2014 Police Department accomplishments October 6-19, 2014 Chief's Office -35 Citizen contacts by staff members Uniform Patrol Division i. Total of 31 arrests: 6 felonies} 21 misdemeanors} 4 traffic arrest} and 4 warrants served. ii. Of those 31 arrests} 10 were narcotics related. iii. On Oct. 18th } a Bike Rodeo was held at City Hall. Bike helmets and reflectors where issued out during the event. Police Explorers assisted in conducting bike safety checks and passing out educational literature. Community Police Unit i. A meeting was held with the Principle of SOMI regarding the use of Murray Park. She was advised to follow proper procedures. ii. The school zone sign identified as being blocked by a tree at SW 66 ST / 61 Ct has not yet been resolved. iii. 11 "Park and Walks ll were conducted and 61 citizen contacts were initiated in the C.R.A. iv. 10 traffic enforcement details were conducted in the CRA yielding; 43 citations. v. CPU is requesting that a crosswalk be striped on SW 62 Ave for the Senior Center at SW 68 Street in order for the seniors to cross to the southbound bus stop safely. vi. The B.E.A.T. program was continued and an additional 11 businesses were registered. The following are the accomplishments for the Patrol Division for the time period of October 6-19} 2014: i. 914 Total Events; ii. 496 Calls for Service iii. 374 Watch Orders iv. 44 Park & Walks -7 -City Manager's ReporttotheCommission for October 21,2014 The following are the accomplishments of the Criminal Investigations Division for the time period of October 6th, 2014 thru October 19th , 2014. Criminal Investigations Division i. e.I.D. Detectives conducted three (3) Burglary surveillance details, city wide in all of the affected areas of our city. ii. C.I.D. Detectives have placed under cover surveillance cameras in strategic locations where vehicle burglaries have occurred. The images captured will give us the exact time, date and subject descriptions (Intelligence) necessary for proper investigation and for the successful prosecution of all subjects involved. iii. e.I.D. Detectives have investigated a strong-arm robbery case which led to the positive identification of a subject. There is probable cause to make an arrest. A computer message (P.e.) is in effect. If the subject is stopped by any jurisdiction and a computer check is requested, the P.e. message will advise the officer to detain the subject and to make contact with our Detective. Our Detective would then respond to the scene and take the subject into custody. The following are the accomplishments for the Patrol Division for the time period of October 6-19, 2014: Services Division: Fleet Management, Records Management, Quarter Master, Property & Evidence Management; i. Revised filing system to categorize and efficiently store property and evidence in the Property Room is currently being implemented. ii. There have been 749 items entered into the Evidence and Property module, since the transition to electronic record keeping. iii. List being compiled of firearms and rifles for destruction. iv. GEM vehicle has been striped to match current graphics used on police cars. v. Outfitted 2015 patrol vehicles have been assigned to Patrol Division. Training Unit i. Conducted Roll Call Training on all three shifts on Perimeters and Searches ii. Conducted training of sergeants and staff on Harassment and Discrimination Policies. -8 -CityManager's-Reportto the Commission for October 21,2014 Internal Affairs/Backgrounds i. Two candidates for position of police officer scheduled for final testing (polygraphs, physicals) Human Resources The Human Resources Department continues to maintain activity and project status reports, which can be made available at your request. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Engineering and Construction Division Sunset Drive Roadway Improvements Ph. V: Purchase Order was issued. Construction begins next week. Sunset Drive Median: Construction of the median is complete. Milling and resurfacing was completed last week. Temporary striping is complete. Thermoplastic Paint will be applied after 30 days. Pending on MDWASD to install water meter. Twin Lakes Drainage Improvements: Project is ongoing. Survey is being conducted. Dog Park: Purchase orders for shade structure, fencing, water fountain, plumber contractor, and site contractor have been issued. Surveyor was contacted to stake the location for the proposed fence. The east property line will also be identified at the site. The water meter box was installed by MDWASD forces. Citywide Sidewalk Repair: Notice to Proceed was issued. Downtown Wi-Fi: Purchase Order was issued. Contractor will receive the posts in 4-6 to weeks. Police Fueling Facility Improvement: Bid opening was on October 3,2014. One bid was submitted. A resolution is prepared for next Commission Meeting. City Hall Sewer Connection: Sewer lateral connection to main sewer line is complete. Pending Building inspection to pass, HRS permit received. Installation of a sign used by Police to calibrate speed guns was installed. Pending on the approved shop drawings from MDWASD. SW 61 Avenue Drainage Improvements: Construction is complete. An email was sent to the property owners for concurrency on the implementation of green islands within the new parking spaces. City staff is coordinating with FPL for the relocation of the wooden pole. Street Lights (Cobra Heads) on 67th Street: Pending further instructions. -9 -City Manager's-Reportto the Commission for October 21,2014 Sunset Drive Striping: A new ITQ will be requested. Median Landscaping along US1: Project being coordinated with FDOT. Pending further instructions. Pinecrest Villas Traffic Calming: Contractor was given NTP for the design of traffic calming devices. Twin Lakes & Bird Estates Traffic Calming: Contractor was given NTP for the design of traffic calming devices. Mango Terrace & Manor Lane Traffic Calming: The consultant is in coordination with the County to finalize the design phase. Resident survey was distributed, surveys received. Information is being tabulated, will be provided to the County in conjunction with the General Interlocal Agreement. Public Works Attachment A i. Trimmed 135 trees in the Downtown Trimming Project in preparation for the annual Holiday Lighting Project. ii. Trimmed 23 trees at Gables Edge for visibility concerns. iii. Filled 36 Trash holes throughout South Miami as requested. iv. Filled 15 Pot holes throughout South Miami as requested. v. Repaired toilet valve in PD bathroom on the 2nd floor as requested. vi. Installed 3 name platelet signs in the offices in PD offices as requested. vii. Removal of furniture & accessories from the Finance Department and City Clerk's Office and placed them in a storage container. Upon completion of carpet installation all furniture and accessories were returned to its place. viii. Installed 4 frames in the City Clerk's office and retouched the paint. ix. Repaired urinal valve in Dante Fascell Park bathroom as requested by Parks. x. Installed a keyboard tray in the City Clerk's office as requested. xi. Changed door handle system to the Hurricane storage closet and issued 2 keys to the Finance Department. xii. Repaired 4 light posts on Sunset Drive including, 4 light bulbs lS0Watt Mh, 4 transformers, 4 Capacitators & 4 fuses of SAMP as requested in preparation for Art Walk. xiii. Replaced 10 GFI outlets in the Downtown Area and 5 GFI covers in preparation for Holiday Lighting Project. xiv. Repaired water leak in the Sylva Martin IT closet on an emergency basis. xv. Extended phone cable in the City Manager's Conference room as requested by the City Manager. -10 -City Manager's Report to the Commission for October 21, 2014 The following are the accomplishments that have taken place from October 8 -October 21, 2014: Recreation: • New programs have been added to the After School Program which will expose the kids to more instructive activities: a) Art classes are now offered 5 days a week by ArtSouth. b) On Fridays, the kids have the opportunity to explore the world of science thanks to a free program provided by MMAPS. • On October 10, 2014, Baptist Health held a concussion recognition ceremony at Palmer Park. Athletes were informed about the importance of using good technique to avoid head impacts. Concussions are serious injuries that can lead to permanent brain damage or death. Baptist Health presented the players with specialized helmets specifically measured to the kids' head and equipped with special technology to register impact of hits. • On October 18, 2014, the South Miami Grey Ghosts celebrated Breast Cancer Awareness Month at Palmer Park. The football field was painted with pink ribbons and three hundred (300) cupcakes were distributed to the athletes. Parks Maintenance Division: • Repairs to asphalt trail and parking lot has started at Fuchs Park. • The pool cover has been delivered and is undergoing final cuts to fit pool. • Upcoming projects: Bathroom renovations at Dante and Palmer and court resurfacing and painting at Brewer Park. Upcoming Event: • On November 8, 2014, South Miami Hospital is having a "Caring for Our Community Day". Volunteers from South Miami Hospital along with selected children from the After School Program will be repainting the mural of the Murray Park Aquatic Center. • On November 20, 2014, the Annual Thanksgiving Drive will be held at the Gibson-Bethel Community Center from 5:30pm -7:30pm. If anyone would like to contribute to this event, frozen turkey donations can be dropped at the Community Center on November 19, 2014 between 9:00am -9:00pm or call the Gibson-Bethel Community at 305-668-3876 for more information. -11 -CityManager's Report to the Commission for October 21,2014 Planning Department The Planning department continues to maintain weekly status, no "significant" events have occurred in the Planning Department since the October 7, 2014 Commission Meeting. We will continue to maintain bi-weekly activity and project status reports, which can be made available at your request.