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_Ha1 2 3 ~ 10 City of South Miami Regular City Commission Minutes December 2, 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, Commissioller Edmond. 13 14 Also in attendance were: City Manager Steve Alexander, City Attorney Thomas F. 15 Pepe, Esq., City Clerk Maria M. Menendez, CMe. l~ 23 2~ 2~ 28 29 32 32 33 3~ 36 37 38 D. MOMENT OF SILENCE E. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE F. LOBBYIST(S) <ADDRESSING THE CITY COMMISSION TONIGHT MUST HAVE BEEN REGISTERED WrrH THE CITY CLERK G. H. I. J. PRESENTATIONS APPROVAL OF MINUTES a) Minutes of November 18, 2014 The Minutes of November 18, 2014 were unanimously approved as presented. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT (See attached) CITY ATIORNEY'S REPORT Nothing to report relating to litigation. CITY COMMISSION MINUTES December 2, 2014 1 K. PUBLIC REMARKS 2 3 The following individuals addressed the Commission: John Edward Smith, Kennard 4 Cox, Brad Cassel, Antoinette Fischer, Yvonne Beckman. ~ L. COMMISSION REPORTS, DISCUSSION & REMARKS 7 8 The following is a summary of Commission's remarks: remembering Hans Huseby 9 who recently passed away; scheduling street naming ceremonies for Green Mitchell Court and 10 J. B. Mozell-Tompkins Avenue for December 16th at 9:30 and 10:00 a.m. H 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 M. CONSENT AGENDA N. RESOLUTION(S) 1. A Resolution authori~ing the Cit;ot MjamiBeach to add Th'~City of South Miami's name to thelistofparties filing an amicus curiae brief drafted by the City of Miami Beach in support of marriage equality in Florida. 3/5 (Mayor Stoddard) Moved by MaY9rStoddard, seconded QY CO~~issionerEdmond, the motion to approve Resolution No. 236-142~4330 authorizing the Cit'lofMiami Beach to add The City of South Miami's name to the list of partiesfiljng an amicus curiae brief drafted by the City of Miami Beach in supp()rt{)f marriage equality in Florida, passed by a 5 -0 vote: a) Nay: MayorStoddard Vice Mayor Harris Commissioner Welsh Commissioner Liebman Commissioner Edmond None A Resolution of the Mayor and Commission of the City of South Miami urging the Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners to maintain the current Wellfield Protection Areas in the West and Northwest Wellfields, and implement such recommendations as stated herein. 3/5 (Mayor Stoddard) 30 Moved by Mayor Stoddard, seconded by Vice Mayor Harris, the motion to approve 31 Resolution No. 237-14-14331 urging the Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners to CITY COMMISSION MINUTES December 2, 2014 2 1 maintain the current Wellfield Protection Areas in the West and Northwest Wellfields, and 2 implement such recommendations as stated herein, passed by a 5 -0 vote: 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 l~ 18 19 20 b) Yea: Nay: Mayor Stoddard Vice Mayor Harris Commissioner Welsh Commissioner Liebman Commissioner Edmond None A Resolution contributing to the mem6rial s~rvic~s for Mr. Hans Huseby and amending or repealing Resolut.ions· #27-03~:li?76 and/or #155-0-11705. 3/5 (City Manager) Moved by Mayor Stoddard, seconded ~~~ommiSSionerwelsh, th~;*?Ji,on to approve Resolution No. 238-14-14332 contriqu.ting to the memQrialser~ices for Mr.H~ri~Jfuseby and amending or repealing Resolutions'#2i:':03::11576 and/or #155-0-11705, passecl6y a 4 -0 vote: Yea: Nay: M~yor Stoddard Vice Mayor Harris Commissioner Welsh Commissioner Edmond None O. RESOLUTION(S) QUASI-JUDICIAL 2. Resolution of the City Commission for the City of South Miami approving a final plat to allow for the subdivision of property located at 5959 SW 61 Street, South Miami, Florida. 3/5 (City Manager-Planning & Zoning) Speakers were sworn in and Mr. Brimo presented the item. 21 The following individuals addressed the Commission: Applicant Pam Lahiff, 22 Antoinette Fischer. 23 24 Moved by Mayor Stoddard, seconded by Vice Mayor Harris, the motion to approve 25 Resolution No. 239-14-14333 approving a final plat to allow for the subdivision of property 26 located at 5959 SW 61 Street, South Miami, Florida, passed by a 5 -0 vote: CITY COMMISSION MINUTES December 2, 2014 3 1 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Yea: Nay: Mayor Stoddard Vice Mayor Harris Commissioner Welsh Commissioner Liebman Commissioner Edmond None ~ A Resolution approving the Final Plat of Davis Oaks, being a replat of a portion of tract 8 of revised plat of a portionoft~eamended plat of Palm Miami Heights, recorded in plat book 43, page'37, Miami-Dade County, Florida. 3/5 (City Manager-Planning & Zoning) ::~ B:~:::s::::te:r:~~~i::m~x_part~~golD~unj~~tion: ViC:r~~¥qr Harris, and Commissioners Edmond and Welsh,>allrec:;eived the same ell1ail, declaring that: neither of them responded. Mayor Stoddard also receivedtr~same email~nd responded that he would abide by the quasi-judicial procedure. Commissionerliebl11an said that he didn't opened the email. Mr. Pepe explclinedthat thereisno basis for denyingthe application just because residents would like four lots instea,d of five r01:s.as requested. After being sworn in, the following individuals addressed the Commission: Mr. Flanagan, representing the applicant,Carlosde Cespedes, Yvonne Beckman, Antoinette Fischer. 18 Moved by Mayor Stoddard, seconded by Commissioner Welsh, the motion to approve 19 Resolution No. 240-14-14334al Plat of Davis Oaks, being a replat of a portion of tract 8 of 20 revised plat ofa portion of the amended plat of Palm Miami Heights, recorded in plat book 43, 21 page 37, Miami-Dade County, Florida, passed by a 4 -1 vote: 22 Yea: Nay: Mayor Stoddard Vice Mayor Harris Commissioner Welsh Commissioner Liebman Commissioner Edmond 4. A Resolution resolVing an appeal of a decision of the Environmental Review and Preservation Board regarding the denial of sign age at 5740 Sunset Drive. 3/5 (City Manager-Planning & Zoning) CITY COMMISSION MINUTES December 2, 2014 4 1 2 Mr. Brimo presented the item, and applicant Elena Linares addressed the 3 Commission. 4 5 Moved by Mayor Stoddard, seconded by Vice Mayor Harris, the motion to approve 6 Resolution No. 241-14-14335 relating to an appeal of a decision ofthe Environmental Review 7 and Preservation Board regarding the denial of signage at 5740 Sunset Drive, passed by a 5 -0 8 vote: 9 P. 14 Yea: Nay: Mayor Stoddard Vice Mayor Harris Commissioner Welsh Commissioner Liebman Commissioner Edmond None RESOLUTION(S) PUBLIC HEARING(S) 5. A Resolution authorizihgthEfCityManager to negotiate a lease agreement with ToshibaBusiness S()lutions, f()rmultifunctional copier equipment for a 48 monthberi()d~ , 3/5 (City Mahager"Central Services) 15 Moved by Commissioner Welsh, seconded by Vice Mayor Harris, the motion to approve 16 Resolution No. 242-14-14336 authorizing the City Manager to negotiate a lease agreement with 17 Toshiba Business Solutions, for multifunctional copier equipment for a 48 month period, passed 18 by a 5-: 0 vote: 19 Yea: Nay: Mayor' Stoddard Vice Mayor Harris Commissioner Welsh Commissioner Liebman Commissioner Edmond None Q. ORDINANCE(S) SECOND READING(S) PUBLIC HEARING(S) R. ORDINANCE(S) FIRST READING 6. An Ordinance amending Section 4-2(a} of the City Code adding drugstores, CITY COMMISSION MINUTES December 2, 2014 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 19 convenience stores and service stations as listed uses in the table of distance requirements regarding alcohol sale. 4/5 (Mayor Stoddard) The language on page 2, line 4 of the proposed ordinance was discussed followed by the following amendment: *The spacing between residential properties and restaurants, bar/lounge and nightclub does not apply within the Hometown District:. as 'Nell as adjacent residential property outside of the Hometo'Nn District. The /spacing requirements between restaurants, bar/lounge and nightclubs located within the hometown district, and residential properties located outside the hometown district do not apply. Moved by Mayor Stoddard, seconded by Commissioner Liebman to approve the proposed amendment above passed by unanimous vote. ',; ~i> "::,,::;/ Moved by Commissioner Welsh, seconded by Vice Mayor Harris, t~~:!J)ption to approve as amended An Ordinance amendin&/(cction 4-2{a} of the City Code adding df~~stores, convenience stores and service stati(;~s/Cl?Hsted uses in the table of distance reqGirements regarding alcohol sale, passed by a 5.;dvote: Ye Cl : . Nay : C", Mayor Stoddard Vice: MayorHcirri.s··· Commissioner/Welsh Commissioner Liebman Commissioner Edmond None 7. An Ordinance amending Section 20-4.2 of the City of South Miami's Land Development Code to add criteria for the City's approval of a plat or re-plat tentatively approved by the Miami-Dade County. 3/5 (City Manager) 20 Moved by Commissioner Welsh, seconded by Mayor Stoddard, to add the following 21 language on page 1, line 39 of the proposed ordinance: ... posted on all roadways that abut the 22 property. There was also language added on page 2, line 7: ... surrounding area, defined as all 23 abutting lots, including diagonally across non-arterial streets and within the same zoning 24 district. The motion to approve the amendments passed by unanimous vote. 25 26 Moved by Mayor Stoddard, seconded by Commissioner Welsh, the motion to approve 27 as amended An Ordinance amending Section 20-4.2 of the City of South Miami's Land CITY COMMISSION MINUTES December 2, 2014 6 1 Development Code to add criteria for the City's approval of a plat or re-plat tentatively 2 approved by the Miami-Dade County, passed by a 5 -0 vote: 3 6 Yea: Nay: Mayor Stoddard Vice Mayor Harris Commissioner Welsh Commissioner Liebman Commissioner Edmond None 8. An Ordinance amending Sec. 8A-5 (a), (b), (c), (e) and (f) of Chapter 8A of the City of South Miami's Code of Ordinances as to definitions and exemptions and adopting applicable portions of the Miami-Dade Couhty lobbying ordinance concerning definitions and exemptions as well as .. providing stricter requirements and penalties. 3/5 (City Attorney and CitylVlanager) 7 Mr. Pepe presented this item and Mr. Alexander explained some of the main 8 proposed changes. 9 10 Moved by Maypl' StOddard, seconded by Vice lVIayorHarris,the motion to approve An 11 Ordinance amending;$ec. 8A-5 (a);(b), (c), (e) and(f)of Chapter8A ofthe City of South Miami's 12 Code of Ordinances astodefinitionsand exemptions and adopting applicable portions of the 13 Miami-Dade County lobbying ordinance concernil1g definitions and exemptions as well as 14 providing stricterrequirements and penalties, passed by a 5 -0 vote: 15 18 Yea: Nay: Mayor Stoddard Vice Mayor Harris Commissioner Welsh Commissioner Liebman Commissioner Edmond None 9. An Ordinance amending the Land Development Code Section 20-4.5 and 20- 4.5.1, including, but not limited to, provisions concerning intent, definitions, applicability and providing for tree removal requirements, applications, permits, fees tree mitigation and protection, enforcement, penalties, remedies, and appeals. CITY COMMISSION MINUTES December 2, 2014 3/5 (City Manager) 7 1 Mayor Stoddard distributed a list with discussion points and proposed language. 2 The Commission discussed the proposed ordinance with staff and various amendments were 3 recommended to be reflected on the ordinance for second reading. 4 5 Moved by Mayor Stoddard, seconded by Vice Mayor Harris, the motion to approve as 6 amended An Ordinance amending the Land Development Code Section 20-4.5 and 20-4.5.1, 7 including, but not limited to, provisions concerning intent, definitions, applicability and 8 providing for tree removal requirements, applications, permits/fees tree mitigation and 9 protection, enforcement, penalties, remedies, and appeals,p~ssed by a 5 -0 vote: 10 H 13 14 15 16 Yea: Nay: S. ADJOURNMENT Attest Maria M. Menendez City Clerk CITY COMMISSION MINUTES December 2, 2014 Mayor Stodd~rd Vice Mayo~l-1~tris CommissiqQ~~Welsh Commlssidner Liebman Commis;r6ner Edmond, None 8 Approved Philip K. Stoddard Mayor CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI OFFICE MEMORANDUM To: Honorable Mayor and City Commission Date: December 2, 2014 From: Steven Alexander City Manager Re: Manager’s Report Attached are the City's accomplishments for the period covering November 17 – Nov 30, 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 continues completing the process of closing FY 2014 and preparing all of the required audit schedules. The closing of the year is a long and very detailed process that takes each and every one of the City’s finance personnel. Finance continues working with the auditors and gathering the primary source documents. Once complete, Finance will begin preparing the trial balance which will immediately be submitted to the Auditors so that they may begin their respective fieldwork. 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 ONE Solution finance system. Finance continues to monitor the different department’s issues and help correct those matters. Finance continues to update and trouble shoot issues related to the City’s website. Finance currently revised certain items within Request Tracker in an effort to provide better service for residents, businesses, and visitors. - 2 - City Manager’s Report to the Commission for December 2, 2014 Finance has closed October 2014, the first month of the new fiscal year. Finance has uploaded the Budget to Actual Monthly report for October 2014 onto the City’s website. Parking: Parking continues working with Public Works on stripping certain spaces which will be converted to paid parking. Parking will be moving forward with the installation of the single meter heads once the stripping is completed. Finance and Parking has completed an evaluation of the City’s Valet Services and provided a Scope of Services for Review. Parking has completed gathering information from the existing City Downtown valet company and provided a detail email for the City Manager’s review. Currently Finance and Parking are on standby until provided further notice. Parking and Finance continues to be in communication with Ft. Lauderdale with reference to “smart parking.” Finance and Parking are currently standing-by for Ft. Lauderdale to award the contract, and once awarded, Finance and Parking will be moving forward with the piggyback agreement. Ft Lauderdale currently anticipates the item to be heard by their respective Commission in the early part of the New Year. Grants and Sustainable Initiatives: RDC has submitted the last wage requirement to PHCD. PHCD has told RDC that all looks good; however RDC is now waiting for final approval in writing. Once they receive that from PHCD, RDC will release the Final Release of Liens and the City will be able to process the final reimbursement. Public Works is anticipating receiving the Final Release of Lien by November 26, 2014. This item should be the last item needed to close out the CDBG funding program. Code Enforcement Office : Following are highlights for the Code Enforcement Division for November 17 – November 26, 2014: I. Bi-weekly statistics: a. Responded to over 15 b. Issued more than complaints. 12 c. Issued Courtesy Civil Infraction Notices. 3 d. Removed Notices of Civil Infraction. 31 e. Reviewed Illegal Signs from the City. 86 f. Proactive Inspections Building permits. g. Re-Inspections 40 h. Cases Closed 34. 15 i. Graffiti Tags 9. . j. Counter walk-ins 29. - 3 - City Manager’s Report to the Commission for December 2, 2014 Fines and Fees collected through the Code Enforcement Division for the month of November 2014: ($5,319.61). In the month of November 17–November 26, 2014: Local Business Tax Compliance Office: Total amount Total amount collected a. NEW LICENSES (11) $ 2,750.00 b. NEW LIENS (15) $ 1,680.00 c. INSPECTIONS (57) d. RENEWAL FEES COLLECTED e. NEW LICENSES (BTR’s) REVIEWED (10) 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 • 25 Towing Companies researched/inspected • Renewal Report 2nd Notices Special Events Division: The following are the results for the Special Events Division for November 17–November 26, 2014: • Collaborated with various vendors for the 2014 State of the City Address that was held at South Miami/Coral Gables Elks Lodge on Wednesday, November 19, 2014. • Collaborated and processed paperwork for Mack Cycle on an event that was held on 11/20/2014 in the City Chambers for Best Buddies Challenge Miami. • Collaborated & processed paperwork for Bougainvillea’s Florida Tavern for their annual Thanksgiving event that was held on Wednesday, November 26, 2014. • Collaborated & processed paperwork for Rok BRGR for their event that was be held on Wednesday, November 26, 2014. • 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 US1 and Red Road (SW 57 Avenue). - 4 - City Manager’s Report to the Commission for December 2, 2014 • Collaborating with VolksBlast on their upcoming Car Show event that will be held on February 8, 2015, on Sunset Drive. • Collaborating with South Miami Rotary Club on processing paperwork for their 31st Art & Crafts Festival that will be held on February 21 & 22, 2015, on Sunset Drive. • Processed nine (9) garage sale permit requests for this time period. • Reviewed and processed 15 lien search requests for Code Enforcement Department, for this period of time. • Processed/recorded 1 lien and 0 lien releases for this time frame. • Collaborating with Human Resources Department in placing volunteers in different departments. The following are the accomplishments for the Police Department for the time period November 17th, 2014 through November 30th, 2014: Chief’s Office i. “Staff Own-A-Zone” program yielded 40 citizen and business contacts throughout the City; ii. A total of 751 calls for service were handled during this period; iii. On November 20th Chief Landa was a Guest for radio show discussing crime issues in the South Florida area; iv. Chief Landa, Staff members and the PBA provided Thanksgiving dinners to needy families in the City of South Miami; v. Two new officers were sworn in on November 24th; Uniform Patrol Division i. Total of 17 arrests: 3 felonies, 13 misdemeanors, 1 traffic arrests, and 3 warrants served. ii. Of those 17 arrests, 3 were narcotics related. iii. The Uniform Patrol Division has put in place its increased holiday patrol initiative. This initiative will include increased traffic details, walking/bicycle beats daily beginning 12/15/14 and increased patrols. Community Police Unit i. CPU officers attended a meeting with the CRA to discuss the police department turning over bicycles to be given out. The discussion involved the number of bikes as well as a possible date. ii. The B.E.A.T. program was continued and an additional 02 businesses were registered. - 5 - City Manager’s Report to the Commission for December 2, 2014 iii. Officers assigned to the Community Policing Unit will be assisting with the increased walking/bicycle patrols in the CRA area during the holiday season. Criminal Investigations Division i. C.I.D. Detectives conducted four (4) vehicle burglary surveillance undercover details in an affected area of our city. ii. C.I.D. Detectives also conducted one bicycle theft surveillance detail. iii. 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. iv. C.I.D. Detectives investigated a strong-arm robbery case where the subject was identified but not locatable. A computer P.C. message for was initiated for the subject’s detainment. A local agency stopped the subject in an unrelated case and because of the P.C. message our Detective was contacted. The Detective was then able to charge the subject with the strong-arm robbery, successfully closing our case. Services Division Fleet Management, Records Management, Quarter Master, Property & Evidence Management; • Revised filing system to categorize and efficiently store property and evidence in the Property Room is currently being implemented. • There have been 1,053 items entered into the Evidence and Property module, since the transition to electronic record keeping. • List being compiled of firearms and rifles for destruction. • Durable Property Room bins are being instituted for property and evidence storage. • Request for locking cabinets and shelf modification submitted to building maintenance. • Waiting for vehicle and equipment pricing list from Don Reid Ford. Professional Standards Division and Training • Processing 7 applicants for Fulltime/Reserve Police Officer; • Processing 5 applicants for open Communications Officer position; • Completing CFA training with new officer hires; - 6 - City Manager’s Report to the Commission for December 2, 2014 Human Resources Please be advised that no "significant" events have occurred in the Human Resources Department since the November 18, 2014 Commission meeting. We will continue 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: Project is ongoing. Sidewalk and driveways are complete. Irrigation lines are installed, pending Miami Dade Water and sewer meter box installation. Sunset Drive Median: Construction of the median is complete. Irrigation Controller is installed. The palm trees are open. Twin Lakes Drainage Improvements: Survey is completed. Project is ongoing. Design is in progress. Dog Park: Location for the shade structure and concrete slabs are marked. Notice to proceed for the shade structure and enclosure entrance will be issued this week. Citywide Sidewalk Repair: Notice to Proceed was issued. Locations are marked. Downtown Wi-Fi: Materials are ready, pending utility clearance. Installation of concrete poles scheduled to begin by this week. Police Fueling Facility Improvement: Contract to be signed and executed. Purchase order will be issued. Street Lights (Cobra Heads) on 67th Street: Pending further instructions. Sunset Drive Striping: Recently received information of a piggyback contract. In the process of coordinating with contractor and Purchasing. 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: Consultant has completed 30% of the design. It is expected to receive the 60% set by the week of December 15, 2014. 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. Manor Lane speed table survey results were provided to MDC Public Works. - 7 - City Manager’s Report to the Commission for December 2, 2014 Street Name Signs: Contractor submitted plans to the City and County. Comments were provided to contractor. The Interlocal Agreement was provided to him. Contractor resubmitted to the County after City Review. County comments received. Contractor is addressing comments. Public Works Attachment A i. Change all light timers throughout the City due to Daylight Savings. ii. Repaired electrical outlet box in the Computer lab at the Community Center as requested by Parks. iii. Repaired 25 transformers, ballasts, capacitators and spot lights in the median in front of City Hall for the up lighting project as requested by Public Works Director. iv. Contracted vendor to replace broken mirror in the gym on the 2nd floor at the Community Center as requested by Parks. v. Repaired wall and installed 3 name plates in the Police Department as requested. vi. Repaired 3, 30AMP outlets and covers in South Miami Park as requested by Parks per electrical failure. vii. Adjusted water heater thermostat for reduction in water temperature at the Community Center as requested by Parks. viii. Replaced 25watt light bulb and light sensor at the bus stop in front of City Hall as requested by Public Works Director due to electrical failure. ix. Installed 2 new electrical outlets including new wiring in the football room in the Palmer Park Office as requested by Parks. The following are the accomplishments that have taken place from November 19 – December 2, 2014: Recreation: • On November 20th, the Parks and Recreation Department in collaboration with Interval International held its Annual Thanksgiving Giveaway. Representatives from Interval International, City representatives and staff distributed fifty (50) decorated baskets to residents’ home. Afterwards, with the help of donations from individuals and south Miami businesses, more than two hundred (200) turkeys and dry food baskets were given away to residents at the Gibson-Bethel Community Center. - 8 - City Manager’s Report to the Commission for December 2, 2014 • As of Friday, November 21, 2014, Bernard Hannah, Recreation Supervisor II, officially retired from the City of South Miami. Mr. Hannah has worked at the Parks and Recreation Department for forty (40) years. • On November 24, 2014, Jaime Adams was promoted to Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation. She will be responsible for all Recreational activities, including but not limited to athletics, aquatics, programs, partnership, and events. • The Department is currently recruiting for two (2) Recreation Supervisor positions. One supervisor will be responsible for Park Operations and the other will assist with coordinating and implementing programs, fostering partnerships and organizing dept. events. • On November 26, 2014, eighty (80) children from the After School program shared Thanksgiving meal together, catered by Whole Food Super Market. Parks: • Tennis, basketball and handball court resurfacing at Brewer Park has commenced. Expected completion date is Friday, December 19th. • Parks is now soliciting proposals for Bougainvillea Bush to be installed at Murray Park Aquatic Center. • New security cameras are currently being installed at Murray Park Aquatic Center. Anticipated completion date is Friday, Dec. 12th. • Currently conducting maintenance and landscaping at old YMCA area at South Miami Park. Upcoming Event: • On December 17, 2014, the 19th Annual Toy Drive will be held at the Gibson-Bethel Community Center from 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm. We are requesting donations for this event. New, unwrapped gifts can be dropped off at the Community Center by December 16, 2014 or call the Gibson-Bethel Community at 305-668-3876 for more information. Planning Department The following is the Planning department update for the December 2, 2014 Commission meeting. Please be advised that no "significant" events have occurred in the Planning Department since the November 18, 2014 Commission Meeting. We will continue to maintain bi-weekly activity and project status reports, which can be made available at your request.