A meeting of the Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee was held on Friday, December 9, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. in the Commission Chamber, 3rd Floor of City Hall. Commissioners in attendance: Commissioners Micky Steinberg, Michael Grieco, John Elizabeth Alemán, and Joy Malakoff. Members from the Administration and the public were also in attendance.

MEETING OPENED AT 2:00 P.M.

OLD BUSINESS

1. Discussion Regarding The Possible Addition Of A Skate Park In North Shore Open Space Park
Commission Item R9E, January 13, 2017
(Sponsored by Commissioner Arriola)

Jeff Oris, Economic Development Division Director

AFTER-ACTION

Jeff Oris, Economic Development Division Director presented the item. He said that the committee has seen the presentation of this item on possible locations. The committee indicated that there was a preference for the 72nd street lot and that more information was requested. Some information that was previously requested by the committee was what happens to parking on the site and what the configurations of the site would be. He said there are 2 diagrams in the backup information. If the skate park were to be designed in the matter reflective in the master plan, one of the things that would be faced would be the parking structure. They would be probably only be replacing the existing parking spaces, no additional spaces would be added.

Jeff Oris said there is also secondary map that shows the footprint should they put a parking structure along the southern side of the lot, about 2/3 of the lot. That structure would have about 450 spaces, it may not account for uses on the ground floor of the parking structure. He mentioned a chart in the memorandum that outlines basic cost for the structures as well.

Commissioner Grieco said that the paradigm of parking in the U.S. and specifically in Miami Beach has changed. The demand for parking is decreasing due to the increase of ride-sharing platforms. He said we need to start changing the math. He said parking requirements need to be thought about in the future. He also asked where we are in the process. Jeff Oris said if this is something the committee would like to move forward with, this needs to go to the Finance and Citywide Projects Committee (FCWPC). The question really is how they can peg down costs and what might really happen.

Commissioner Steinberg said when she received this agenda she sat down with Jeff, she said the first thing that needs to be figured out while looking at the diagram is if these are the pieces they want. Number 2 would be is this the configuration they want and number 3 would be what is the realistic timeline. She said that she thinks this really needs to be looked at carefully and bring this back in January with these questions in mind. She said these are the questions needed to be answered before moving forward.

Commissioner Alemán said rather than the commission carve this up to talk about what they want with size of kiosks. She said to have the committee find what uses they want and present it to the market in such a way that developers can provide their best creative thinking. She also mentioned that they lost the rendering that the designer did, the conceptual on this site.

Jeff Oris and Commissioner Malakoff said the designers were Calvin & Giordano and West 8.

Jeff Oris said one of the concerns they did have was that their design was shown on the southern end of the park and everyone agreed it needed to be kept on the northern end. He said he is happy to bring their design back.

Commissioner Alemán asked why do we know the northern end is the proper end. Jeff said there were a couple of things. One was that they wanted to make sure they weren’t impacting residential negatively. The Burleigh House is right there and Commissioner Malakoff also mentioned the Altos Del Mar neighborhood. Jeff said they were also making sure there is a direct route to the beach walk.

Commissioner Alemán said she would just caution. She said she is not sure that residents would rather look at a parking lot or garage rather than a beautifully green all wheels park. She said she is more open minded about it.

Commissioner Malakoff said she had 2 thoughts. They are looking at this and all of the designs are based on the all wheels 28,000 square feet park. She said she still thinks a 9,000 square foot skate park answers what the community wants. She doesn’t think it needs to be all wheels. She said she thinks they should give equal weight to looking at a traditional skate park with landscaping around it and hills. She also mentioned the parking. If we did a parking structure and we are thinking about doing retail, she would recommend having workforce housing in the garage. It puts eyes on the park. Assuming green space will be put there, to continue the green space from Collins Avenue all the way across, if they are doing a promenade like the master plan showed. It would take care of housing needed for the bandshell and beach goes on the weekends. She would like for the RFP for the garage to have space for workforce housing, to have people living there who can have eyes on the park day and night.

Jeff said that Commissioner Steinberg brought up if these are the appropriate pieces. With concerns like workforce housing, one of the things the master plan talked about was for relocation of the library, for a teen center, and for other civic uses. They were very mindful of considering this parking lot part of the green space from the bay to the ocean. The question that comes back up is what pieces they want there. He said anything they would like staff to look up can be done. In regards to the skate park versus the all wheels park, the size shown in the diagrams are just because Calvin Giordano and Associates and West 8 looked at a range of skate parks from 6,000 square feet to 28,000. In these footprints he put the largest, but there is a lot of flexibility.

Commissioner Alemán said they have talked in the past about a catwalk over the top of Harding Avenue to get from the youth center to the 72nd street area to make it easier to cross. Jeff said if they were to do that, it would safer, it would be more direct, and it would take some of the pressure off of the western parking at the site.

Commissioner Steinberg said maybe they want to put the skate park on top of the garage. Like she said before she would like the questions answered about configuration and what the realistic timeline.

Commissioner Steinberg said she would like this to come back in January with the questions answered. She asked if this is going on a dual track to the FCWPC. Jeff said he wasn’t aware if that was the case. The commissioners confirmed that is true.

Kathie Brooks, Assistant City Manager mentioned to keep in mind that timelines can vary for different components. Maybe the parking garage doesn’t have to be done right away and the other components can be done sooner. Commissioner Steinberg said the different components can be planned accordingly.

DIRECTION: Come back to the January 27, 2017 Meeting with questions answered about components

2. Traffic Management Alternatives Discussed At The February 24, 2016 Commission Workshop On Traffic Management - Revisit On Prairie Avenue To Allow Right Turns To Travel Eastbound
Commission Item C4I, March 9, 2016
(Transportation)

Jose Gonzalez, Transportation Director

AFTER-ACTION

DIRECTION: Defer to January 27, 2016 NCAC meeting

3. Discussion Regarding The Temporary Relocation Of Maurice Gibb Playground
Commission Item R9F, July 13, 2016
(Sponsored by Commissioner Rosen Gonzalez)

John Rebar, Parks and Recreation Director

AFTER-ACTION

DIRECTION: Defer to January 27, 2016 NCAC meeting

MONTHLY CRIME UPDATE

4. Monthly Crime Update
Commission Item R9D, April 13, 2011
(Sponsored by Vice-Mayor Grieco)

Samir Guerrero, Police Major

AFTER-ACTION

Samir Guerrero, Police Major presented the item. He provided a packet of arrest highlights from last month. He put a couple of notable ones. He said they received a call that shots were fired in the south end of the city, officers responded. The subject and victim knew each other, they were arguing over some money owed, when the officers got there the subjects were gone and about 5 shell casings were recovered. Detectives responded and did an in depth investigation. A BOLO (be on the look out) flyer was put out. 2 days later an officer spotted a vehicle and the crime suppression team was called. A couple of hours later they saw the subject and arrested him. The subject was taken back to the station and the officers were able to get a confession of what was going on with him. He obtained multiple charges.

Major Guerrero said there was a strong armed robbery in the north end of the city. Video now a days plays a big role in the investigations. The victim claimed that back and forth he was beaten over the head. He has several bruises and abrasions. The detectives saw a video and was able to put another BOLO out. A couple of days later a beat officer observed a subject and took him into custody and closed the case. He mentioned in the back of the packet there were exhibits of BOLO flyers.

Major Guerrero said another case was in the entertainment district, another armed robbery with 2 convicted felons. They received a 911 call on the subjects. The midnight crime suppression team responded, they were able to find the vehicle. They also found a shot gun, a fire arm, and a mask used to commit robberies. Those subjects were taken into the station and questioned. They confessed their involvement in the robbery.

The last case referenced a subject loitering in the north end of the city. The police received several phone calls, by the time the officers got there he was uncooperative. Apparently there was a restraining order against him by his girlfriend. The girlfriend lived in that apartment building. The officers tried to take him into custody and he resisted, therefore he was sprayed with pepper spray. He was charged with a slew of charges.

Commissioner Malakoff said she noticed the crimes are not just in one section of the city. She said she is happy the officers are all over. Major Guerrero said especially due to the holidays, a lot of undercover resources are being put out in all areas.

NO ACTION TAKEN

NEW BUSINESS

5. Discussion On The Status And Possible Expansion Of The Big Belly Pilot Program
Commission Item C4H, September 14, 2016
(Sponsored by Commissioner Rosen Gonzalez)

Jay Fink, Assistant Public Works Director

AFTER-ACTION

DIRECTION: Defer to January 27, 2016 NCAC meeting

6. Discussion And Update On Normandy Pool
Commission Item C4N, September 14, 2016
(Sponsored by Commissioner Steinberg)

John Rebar, Parks and Recreation Director

AFTER-ACTION

Commissioner Steinberg said we have an agreement with North Bay Village on the use of the pool and she just wanted to have an update on that.

Cindy Casanova, Parks and Recreation Assistant Director said Commissioner Steinberg is correct, we implemented this program where we offer reduced rates for North Bay Village residents for use of the Normandy Isle pool and volley ball programs during the non-summer months. From September 1, 2014 - May 2016 there have been 109 adults and 36 youth take advantage of the pool, 0 for volley ball. We are currently at the ending of the cycle and to date 8 adults have taken advantage so far.

Commissioner Steinberg asked for any feedback that can be given. She asked Is this is working, are the residents still getting priority for the times of the pool, are we overcrowded or book? Cindy said not at all, the program has been successful to date. Since it is during the non-summer months there are no issues.

Commissioner Steinberg said she just wanted an update and if needed maybe they can revisit the rates. She said maybe the seniors can have the opportunity to use our programming if we are not at capacity. This is something to talk about.

NO ACTION TAKEN

7. Discussion Regarding The City’s Use Of Host Compliance Services
Commission Item C4H, October 19, 2016
(Sponsored by Commissioner Rosen Gonzalez)

Hernan Cardeno, Code Compliance Director

AFTER-ACTION

DIRECTION: Defer to January 27, 2016 NCAC meeting

8. Discussion Regarding Painted Bike Lanes
Commission Item C4I, October 19, 2016
(Sponsored by Commissioner Rosen Gonzalez)

Jose Gonzalez, Transportation Director

AFTER-ACTION

DIRECTION: Defer to January 27, 2016 NCAC meeting

9. Discussion And Presentation On Making Miami Beach A “City Of Kindness”
Commission Item R9D, October 19, 2016
(Sponsored by Commissioner Steinberg)

Tonya Daniels, Director of Communications

AFTER-ACTION

DIRECTION: Defer to January 27, 2016 NCAC meeting

10. Discussion Regarding Recommended Traffic Calming Improvements In The Central Bayshore Neighborhood
Commission Item R9T, October 19, 2016
(Transportation)

Jose Gonzalez, Transportation Director

AFTER-ACTION

Josiel Ferrer, Transportation Manager presented the item. He said he has a presentation that was previously shown at the commission meeting, but he can certainly show it again and go through the recommendations.

Commissioner Grieco asked if this is consistent with the conversation they had last night and to his understanding there are still things that need to be worked on between ourselves and the neighborhood.

Josiel Ferrer said to give an update between now and the commission meeting. They met with the homeowners association, although they were encouraged by what they were seeing they did have some changes that we are considering at this point. The department is still in the works with that, it is going to take a little bit longer. When you play that out with the existing CIP project in the area. He isn‘t sure how they will meet the deadline of getting it in the CIP project.

Commissioner Grieco asked without going through the whole presentation, what are the highlights of the proposal and more importantly how difficult would it be to follow up after the CIP project to do the work.

Josiel Ferrer said the highlights of the it are mini circles. They are providing one of the intersections that is getting the most reconfiguration as part of the plan they are proposing is 28th and Prairie Avenue. That one he would be concerned because that one would have to go through a sizable reconstruction with the proposal they have. The proposal has been brought down significantly, but it is still is a big circle in the area. The other ones can come in easily, because they are essentially speed tables and things along those lines. They will not affect the project significantly. At this point this is also unfunded. They would have to go through a process to get this funded.

Commissioner Steinberg asked if this has gone to FCWPC. Josiel Ferrer said no.

Commissioner Grieco said it has not gone to FCWPC because they weren‘t sure what it was yet.

Kathie Brooks, Assistant City Manager said it went to FCWPC as part of the budget discussion last year. The decision at that time was wait until we have the study and see what the amounts were that were really needed.

Commissioner Grieco asked if the major piece of this is the traffic circle Josiel mentioned. He asked what the sticking points were.

Josiel said they were proposing a dual circle in that area because it is such a difficult intersection as they presented at commission. The neighbors didn't really like that, they felt it was too highway-like for their neighborhood. They said they would rather have one simple circle, but doing reconfiguration in the area. He said these are issues he would like vetted by the neighborhood and then vetted through the committee because of this being a major reconfiguration of the intersection.

Commissioner Grieco asked if the CIP project is a design build. Josiel said yes, you run into the issue of having a sizable change order through design and construction as well.

Commissioner Alemán said Miami Beach Senior High is there, this is a key area. She said the residents would appreciate minimizing the time of the area being under construction. She said they should make every effort to have the projects going on at the same time. Commissioner Steinberg said also for cost purposes to do the projects at the same time. Commissioner Alemán asked if there was one or the other in regards to the circles the neighbors preferred. Josiel said they said that having one circle would be better, but that would cause them to have to reconfigure the intersection significantly. They are still looking how to work that in. Commissioner Steinberg asked if they wanted one over the other location wise, or one in the middle of the two. Josiel said they wanted the northern one; however it would take reconfiguration of the intersection just south of that. Commissioner Steinberg said she sees what he is saying.

Commissioner Alemán asked if they could leave the other area the way it is, Josiel said no, in order to implement the circle successfully you have to be able to separate the movements.

Commissioner Malakoff said she thinks the one circle makes the most sense. She thinks it needs to look residential because it is a residential street. She said maybe greenery can be added on the sides, which will slow down traffic even without the traffic circles.

Commissioner Steinberg asked what the CIP timeline is; Josiel said it’s around 60%. Commissioner Steinberg asked what Josiel’s timeline is, he said he would need at least another 30 days to complete the traffic study and then meet with the neighborhood for the purpose of vetting the additional recommendations that we have. Commissioner Steinberg said the traffic study is going to happen regardless of the meeting, she asked if Josiel can meet with them earlier. Josiel said he has already met with them and received comments, they are now vetting the comments.

Commissioner Alemán said when they are in design is the time to figure everything out and decide ultimately what they want instead of forging ahead.

David Martinez, CIP Director said what he needs is a little more definition to know what they can play with and what they cannot, in terms of holding up the contract and redesigning. Commissioner Steinberg said we cannot keep redesigning, she also asked Josiel is there is a way to expedite the comments that have been given to us, to integrate them into the residential calming of what he sees for the area while David Martinez is working on his design to try to move it along together as best as we can.

Commissioner Alemán said if the residents and the homeowners understand that there is a timeline and we want to include them, it needs to get done quickly.

Commissioner Steinberg said that Josiel mentioned there is no funding source at this time, Josiel confirmed. Commissioner Steinberg said that we need to make sure this is referred to FCWPC immediately to figure out the numbers. She said hopefully by acclamation this can be referred to FCWPC and that hopefully this syncs up with David Martinez’s timeline. David Martinez said the reality is the actual construction of the area is going to take a little while, what we are talking about right now is things that you don’t see, like the pipes underground.

VOTE OF ACCLAMATION TO REFER THIS TO THE FINANCE AND CITYWIDE PROJECTS COMMITTEE

11. Discussion Regarding The Future Activation And Programming Of Lummus Park
Commission Item R9AN, October 19, 2016
(Sponsored by Commissioner Arriola)

Vanessa Williams, Interim Director of Tourism, Culture, and Economic Development

AFTER-ACTION

Vanessa Williams, Interim Director of Tourism, Culture, and Economic Development and Brandi Reddick, Cultural Affairs Manager presented the item. Vanessa Williams said the Ocean Drive Task Force that was created in May 2015 first presented recommendations to Commission in January 2016 and then it was referred to Land Use and Development Committee and they approved the recommendations. At the March 2016 Commission Meeting Max Sklar, Director of the department at the time was tasked with researching and getting a budget for temporary art exhibits and cultural activations in Lummus Park. She said they came up with a minimum budget of $100,000 and it was submitted into the budget process and recommended as an enhancement, but it was not approved for funding in the current budget. The last thing before today was October 2016 discussion item sponsored by Commissioner Arriola, which was referred to today’s NCAC meeting.

Commissioner Alemán said she wanted to make a philosophical comment. She said we just talked about 2 things that are unfunded, the bayshore item and now this park activation in south beach. She said the other day at Commission they were talking about what would be another $600,000 that came from the Alton court alley air rights item, rather than take those funds and use them for something in particular; she would like to find the best uses for the funds.

Commissioner Grieco said he agrees with Commissioner Alemán. He said there are needs throughout the city.

Commissioner Alemán said at Land Use and Development Committee there is an item coming about single family home retention. Mr. Mooney was explaining some of the different things the item contained and one thing was expedited permits. He said that the expedited permits would cost money in overtime per hour. Commissioner Alemán said what if we used the $600,000 to pay the overtime to help with the single family home preservation.

Commissioner Malakoff said she doesn’t completely agree because she thinks it depends on the project and the neighborhood.

Commissioner Steinberg said it is an interesting conversation about how to use the money, but for this item staff is looking for direction. She said since it didn’t make the cut this fiscal year she asked if they are looking to figure out how to make it work for next fiscal year. Vanessa Williams said there was a dual referral to the cultural arts council and there was a meeting yesterday. She said they are discussing how this can be a part of the arts in the parks because they get a grant. The grant is $40,000, there are 2 main events that funds which are the lyric opera and the symphony. They would prefer to have a deeper discussion at their January meeting.

Commissioner Steinberg said to have the cultural arts committee vet this and come back in 2 months since no one will get much done during the holidays.

Commissioner Malakoff asked if they spoke about other active programming in the park or just art in the park. Brandi Reddick said they spoke about other active programming because art in the park is meant to fund other programming such as theater, music, and dance. Some people spoke about having a physical structure like a stage in the park for activities to take place.

Commissioner Steinberg asked what they do in the Euclid Circle. She asked if they used the raised area. Brandi Reddick said yes and they use portable equipment.

DIRECTION: Come back to the February 24, 2017 NCAC meeting.

12. Discussion To Consider Approving The Placement Of A Plaque At The Belle Isle Park Flag Pole Dedicated To The Heroic Men And Women In The Armed Forces And First Responders For Their Service
Commission Item C4A, October 26, 2016
(Sponsored by Commissioner Alemán)

John Rebar Parks and Recreation

AFTER-ACTION

Commissioner Alemán said the Belle Isle residents association recently worked with staff to install a flagpole on Belle Isle and it is very beautiful. They are very excited and thankful to the city. The residents association requested a plaque that would honor our first responders. It would require for the plaque and the mounting, which is just under $1,400. She wanted to talk about this to see if in additional to the pole if we can install the plaque.

Commissioner Steinberg said she loves the idea of honoring the men and women that are always there for us and she has no issue with this. She asked Kathie Brooks if there are any grants when cities want to do certain honors for first responders.

Kathie Brooks, Assistant City Manager said she is not aware off hand, but it is something we can look into.

Commissioner Steinberg said in the grand scheme of things $1,400 is a nominal amount.

Gary Rugg, resident of Belle Isle said he wanted to thank the commissioners and the committee, especially Commissioner Alemán for bringing this issue before the committee to dedicate the flag pole to the first responders. He also thanked the Parks and Recreation Department especially John Rebar, Daphne, and Oniel. He said they are planning a ceremony for January 21st with the Belle Isle residents association. He said his wife Wendy and he walk the city all the time and love to see the American Flag.

Commissioner Alemán said it is so nice that the Belle Isle residents association wanted to make a special marker to show their appreciation for the first responders. She said she would move to find the $1,375 for this.

Commissioner Grieco asked where the money would be taken from. Commissioner Alemán said the motion would be to go find it. Commissioner Grieco said the City Manager can approve that amount of money.

Debbie Turner, First Assistant City Attorney said that there needs to be a motion and second to recommend to the City Commission and direction to find the finances through the City Manager.

Commissioner Steinberg said to Kathie Brooks if someone in the grants department can look into the funding, that would be great. Kathie Brooks, Assistant City Manager said she is not sure if there is funding, but they will look into it.

Commissioner Alemán asked if this would go to the next commission meeting. Debbie Turner, First Assistant City Attorney said it would need to be added on as an addendum to the December 14th commission meeting, to then set a public hearing for the January 11th commission meeting, which would be in time for the residents’ ceremony.

MOTION: In favor of the plaque approved by acclamation and recommendation that Commission direct the City Manager to identify funding for the cost of the plaque

13. Discuss The Placement Of Farah Service Eue Sports Equipment At Different Locations Throughout The City
Commission Item C4A, November 9, 2016
(Sponsored by Commissioner Arriola)

John Rebar, Parks and Recreation Director

AFTER-ACTION

DIRECTION: Defer to January 27, 2016 NCAC meeting


14. Discussion On An Additional Designated Dog Area In North Beach
Commission Item C4D, November 9, 2016
(Sponsored by Commissioner Steinberg)

Eric Carpenter, Assistant City Manager/Public Works Director
John Rebar, Parks and Recreation Director

AFTER-ACTION

Commissioner Steinberg said just so that everyone understands there is an area in North Beach where there are many multi family homes and people walk their dogs on the street and unfortunately the streets get covered with poop. There is an area where there is a little bit of green space and she would like to have it fenced in just to have as a dog are and let the neighborhood enjoy the amenity. She said right now the area is used as dumping grounds.

Commissioner Grieco asked where this is. Eric Carpenter, Assistant City Manager/Public Works Director said it is at the intersection of Rue Vendome and Biarritz Drive, there is a triangular shape piece of right of way. They actually constructed a sidewalk to delineate the right of way line. It is much deeper than most right of way, it is probably a triangle with 40 or 50 feet on a side. There would be enough room if they wanted to put up a fence and have dogs play in that area. The fence would be relatively simple, we would have to check with the Planning Department to make sure there are no issues erecting it. He thinks it would activate the green space.

Commissioner Malakoff asked if it is activated as a dog park and can they put in those plastic dog bags and put the dog dispenser container that it goes into.

Commissioner Grieco said he is all for this, but asked if we have communicated with the folks that live there. Commissioner Steinberg said a few of the neighbors in that area sent emails to the city and copied her wanting this. Commissioner Grieco said those are the few people that want it, but he has a feeling that they will wake up with some people that don‘t want it. Commissioner Steinberg said there can be outreach done. Commissioner Grieco said that if we can do outreach before putting a shovel in the ground, that would be great.

Eric Carpenter, Assistant City Manager/Public Works Director said if the appetite is to explore this further, he will initiate some outreach to the neighborhood and bring it back to the committee. He said if the committee and the neighbors agree, it can be brought to the full commission.

Commissioner Steinberg said that is great, when she was contacted about this she said she would bring it forward and that it wouldn‘t be a full blow dog park, she did think it made sense when it was brought up.

Commissioner Malakoff said when they do outreach to make sure the neighborhood knows this area has been used as a dumping area and that this will keep their sidewalks and streets cleaner and it will better the triangle with grass and the fence will be something that is attractive. Eric Carpenter, Assistant City Manager/Public Works said he will work with the Planning Department on the fence that can be installed.

DIRECTION: Contact the neighborhood and come back to the February 24, 2017 NCAC meeting

15. Discussion To Name The South Pointe Park Fountain In Memory Of Mark N. Overton, Former Deputy Chief Of The MBPD
Commission Item R9AD & R9AE, November 9, 2016
(Sponsored by Commissioner Arriola and Commissioner Grieco)

John Rebar, Parks and Recreation Director

AFTER-ACTION

Commissioner Grieco said as everyone on the committee knows Mark N. Overton passed away recently, he was a South of Fifth resident, and he was an avid runner in that area specifically. When he had his heart attack he was a block away from that fountain. He said that he and Mark N. Overton discussed the design of the fountain, which has taken forever to build unfortunately. He wanted to remind everyone that he was a part of the Hialeah Police Department and was a part of the Miami Beach Police Department for a couple of years before he went to the City of Bal Harbour. Most importantly, he was a resident of Miami Beach and on the board of directors of the South of Fifth neighborhood association; he was beloved in the neighborhood. He thinks that a circumstance like this would be appropriate; it is a worthy memorial of a great man and resident.

Commissioner Steinberg said she supports this. She asked what he would like to do.

Commissioner Malakoff said that he was a Deputy Police Chief for 2 years, we have had a lot of wonderful residents who have done a great deal for the City and there are no fountains named after them. She doesn’t know about naming a fountain or any major public monument of any sort after someone that worked for the City for 2 years and worked many more years for the City of Hialeah and City of Bal Harbour, but then again he was a terrific guy and resident.

Commissioner Grieco said he along with Mayor Levine, Commissioner Rosen Gonzalez former Commissioners, and former Mayors attended the funeral of Mark N. Overton, which was one of the largest funerals he has ever attended. He said the park is not a neighborhood park, it is a park where people from all over the world and all over the county visit. He said Chief Overton was not only just a standup guy, but he really affected a lot of people. This is something he feels strongly about, he believes if Commissioner Arriola was here he would echo those sentiments. He said he heard from several people including former commissioners whom were supportive of the idea. With that being said, he moved the item with a favorable recommendation to the full commission. Commissioner Alemán said she hears what both of her colleagues are saying and she seconded.

MOTION: Commissioner Grieco motioned to move this with a favorable recommendation to the full commission. Commissioner Alemán seconded. All in favor.


Meeting adjourned 2:54 P.M.




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