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CONTROLLING MOSQUITOES: Miami-Dade commissioners on Tuesday authorized the adminis- tration to seek grants from the Florida Department County airs of Health providing domestic mosquito control for The Achiever fiscal 2017-2018 through 2021-2022. The legislation by the Department of Solid Waste Management is dirty linen in response to the public health emergency declared by Gov. Rick Scott in the Zika crisis that hit the county last year. The total grant awarded by the in jail deals state, ending in June, is $29,034,493. So far, the department has received $18,583,574.41 and will continue to be reimbursed. Additional grant awards By Susan Danseyar from the Department of Health covering future fiscal years are anticipated. Miami-Dade commissioners on PEDAL POWER: A pilot project to use solar bike lanes to power nearby Tuesday added $658,000 for laundry affordable housing in Miami was selected to participate in the US Depart- for the Corrections and Rehabilita- ment of Energy SunShot Initiative’s Solar in Your Community Challenge, a $5 million prize competition that aims to expand solar electricity access. tion Department but asked for local The project, Brighter Days, is an initiative to develop an innovative pro- contractors and a report on why gram that enables low- and moderate-income households in Miami to go laundry isn’t done internally. solar. The pilot program will explore solar paneled roadways designed to Daniella Levine Cava said two generate low-cost, long-term sustainable solar power for private/public of the vendors are outside Miami- electricity needs in the Omni Community Redevelopment Area, saving Dade. “Laundry can be done locally. money for low-income residents through a utility discount or resilience Why would we send it outside the rebate program. county?” she asked. “Can we get FINAL PLASTICS VOTE: Miami commissioners could vote in late May local vendors?” on the final step to reduce the use of polystyrene foam products. Commis- Barbara Jordan asked: “Why sioners last week approved the first reading of an ordinance prohibiting aren’t we doing the laundry in- expanded polystyrene products (commonly known as Styrofoam) in parks ternally?” and requested a report and recreation facilities, including beaches. The legislation would provide a about that. temporary 12-month grace period for current city contractors and establish an The department uses the six-year environmental education zone in Virginia Key Beach Park in connection with contract approved in January 2014 prohibitions on polystyrene. The legislation’s sponsor, Vice Chairman Ken for commercial laundry services Russell, said, “This is a simple but big step to curb pollution in our area.” including pick-up and delivery for SEA LEVEL SOLUTIONS: Jim Murley, chief resiliency officer for Miami- inmate uniforms, sheets, blankets, Dade County, is to make the opening presentation at the second annual Sea pillow cases and towels, according Level Rise Solutions Conference to be presented May 5 by the Greater Miami to a memo by Deputy Mayor Rus- Chamber of Commerce. Panels will look at building resiliency and then at sell Benford. He said the juvenile regional resiliency. Registration and breakfast are at 8:30 a.m. with the closing Photo by Cristina Sullivan services department was added to lunch beginning at noon at the Rusty Pelican, 3201 Rickenbacker Causeway, Harvey Gurland the contract in June 2014 for arrestee Virginia Key. Advance registration is $65 for members, $80 for others, with jumpsuits and blankets. onsite registration $100. Details: Elizabeth Galvez, (305) 577-5438. Manages Florida offices of global law firm Duane Morris The profile is on Page 4 The change will ensure uninter- rupted access to commercial laundry services across the county’s cor- rectional facilities, controlling the City may kick-start sports park on key landfill spread of infectious diseases and meeting Miami-Dade’s compliance By John Charles Robbins park space. Without a vote, they supported a recreation center with restrooms, multi-use with the US Department of Justice pursuing a sports park there. recreation space, classrooms, offices, locker settlement agreement, Mr. Benford Miami Commissioner Ken Russell is ready Members did ask that Jeovanny Rodriguez, rooms and covered outdoor terraces. said in his memo to commissioners, to kick-start a sports park on an old Virginia director of the city’s Office of Capital Improve- There are 19.9 acres of sports fields for adding that maintaining sanitary Key landfill. ments, and a representative from the county competition in softball, little league, football conditions at correctional facilities He made his pitch to the Virginia Key Ad- report on the status of remediation at the site and soccer, and a 9-acre open recreation is also required for the county to visory Board. He’d asked to discuss potential at the board’s May 23 meeting. meadow for informal play. An ADA acces- comply with Florida’s model jail development of a sports and recreational “We have some time. The county is still sible playground, batting cages and four standards. facility on the city-owned key. remediating until 2018,” said Mr. Russell. tennis courts would provide additional active Over the last few months, the It’s not a new idea: it’s part of the 2010 Board member Blanca Mesa said, “We recreation. corrections and rehabilitation depart- Virginia Key Master Plan, which includes would like an update on what’s happening The balance of the proposed park is 85 ment maintained an average daily information on the landfill, the scope of a with remediation. It will dictate what hap- acres of trees with multi-use nature trails that population of about 4,652 inmates, park on top of it, and a site plan of sporting pens there.” connect to all park facilities. The park is also generating up to 32,500 pounds fields, parking and more. It’s even referred to According to the master plan, the centrally- served with amenities such as picnic areas and of soiled laundry each week, Mr. as Landfill Park. located site formerly was a municipal and a nearby 160-space parking lot, in addition to Benford said. The county pays 37 “It is 116½ acres of open land – a blank regional dump. It’s south of the Miami-Dade existing parking along Arthur Lamb Road. cents per pound for laundry services, canvas on which we can dream,” Mr. Russell County Sewage Treatment Plant. The city has “I do like open recreation,” said Mr. Rus- which is about $26,500 per month told the board April 25. a commitment from the county to close and sell, but suggested staying open minded to for the remainder of the contract, “I wanted to bring it up here first… I’m hop- remediate the landfill. consider non-traditional sports. which expires April 30, 2020. It ing it sparks a discussion and leads to a recom- “The closure plan has provided impetus As for specifics sports, he suggested leav- was established with $932,400. mendation to the city commission from you,” for creating a premier regional park for the ing room for the community to weigh in: There have been modifications for he said, noting he hadn’t discussed the idea with City of Miami that caters to the needs for “Maybe there are voices out there we’ve additional spending of $1,303,000. commissioners or the city manager’s office. active recreation, environmental education not heard yet.” Now the contract has $1,961,000. “Park space is so limited in the city,” he and supporting facilities that will add varied Kevin Kirwin, city’s parks department The vendors are Alsco Inc. of Salt said. “If we start planning this now, we can opportunities to provide fitness and education head and a non-voting board member, said: Lake City; CY’s Linen Service Inc. get it right.” for users of all ages,” says the master plan. “It can be a really great park for the City of Hialeah; and Logical Linen & Board members agreed there’s a lack of city The plan’s proposed improvements include of Miami.” Laundry Solutions Inc. of Miramar.

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The Insider Charter review team named so far heavy on government background MIAMI HAS STANDING: In a 5-3 decision, the US Supreme Court ruled Monday that cities have standing under the Fair Housing Act to sue banks By Susan Danseyar that employ discriminatory lending practices. This ruling opens the door for the City of Miami to proceed with its lawsuit, which alleges that Bank Six Miami-Dade commissioners of America and Wells Fargo discriminated against African-American and and Mayor Carlos Giménez have Hispanic homeowners in their mortgage terms and fees, leading to excessive appointed men deeply experienced foreclosures and loss of property tax revenue collected by the city, accord- in local government to a task force ing to City Commissioner Francis Suarez, who spearheaded the decision that is to study the county’s charter, to sue the banks. “We are extremely pleased that the Supreme Court ruled its equivalent of a constitution, and in our favor,” he said. Such lending practices “unfairly targeted minority recommend changes to put before homeowners, and they ended up creating a budgetary crisis for Miami, voters. making it impossible to address our residents’ needs. Our goal in filing this According to a member of Com- lawsuit was to help redress the damage that was done to the City of Miami and our residents....” missioner Daniella Levine Cava’s staff who sent a notice from the BIG DONATION ON DECK: One of the perks of hosting this year’s All- clerk of the commission, the group Star Game at Marlins Park is a hefty donation from the Marlins and Major League Baseball, with the money going to major improvements at two City can convene once it has a simple- of Miami parks. City commissioners on April 27 accepted a donation from majority quorum of members. With Ex-manager George Burgess joins. Attorney Marlon Hill added to team. the Miami Marlins L.P. and Major League Baseball of $1.2 million in the 15 members, at least eight are needed form of permitted improvements at Charles Hadley Park, 1350 NW 50th St., to convene. voted to create the charter review once it’s established, members will and Jose Marti Park, 351 SW Fourth Ave. The 2017 MLB All-Star Game The appointees so far: task force and set its power and select a chair. will be played at Marlins Park in East Little Havana on July 11. ■Ms. Levine-Cava appointed responsibilities. Sponsored by Ms. Whatever the task force recom- AFTER ACOSTA: Florida International University Provost Kenneth G. Robert Cuevas, who retired as the Levine-Cava and Chair Esteban mends will not go directly on the Furton is to soon name an acting county attorney in 2015. Bovo Jr., the resolution had been ballot, Mr. Bovo said. The com- dean of the College of Law after ■Barbara Jordan appointed approved at the Feb. 14 Government mission would have to approve the the US Senate last week confirmed George Burgess, the last county Operations Committee, amended to recommendations and could accept President Donald Trump’s ap- manager Miami-Dade had under change the proposed membership or reject those by the task force pointment of former dean R. Alex- its former governmental structure from 17 to 15 by eliminating ap- (which is an advisory group for the ander Acosta as the US secretary of who left in 2011 and now is senior pointments by the League of Cities commission) but have the final say labor, President Mark Rosenberg government t consultant of Becker and Clerk of Courts. of what goes on the ballot. said last week. The university is to & Poliakoff. conduct a national search to replace Miami Today asked Ms. Levine- Other details of the legislation Kenneth Furton Mr. Acosta, who while dean was Alex Acosta ■Xavier Suarez appointed Luis Cava and Mr. Bovo the day after include: also chairman of the board of Miami-based US Century Bank. The bank is Andre Gazitúa, head of lobbying commissioners created the task force ■The task force will sunset on also to name a new chairman. firm Gazitúa Letelier. The firm’s if they expect any commissioners to the 363rd day after its authorization website says that he authored the appoint themselves and who actually unless extended by an ordinance. HUMAN RIGHTS REQUEST: Miami-Dade County commissioners Tuesday urged President Donald Trump, Congress and applicable Miami-Dade Strong Mayor Charter schedules the first meeting of the ■It will invite knowledgeable federal agencies to sanction officials of Nicolas Maduro’s Amendment that voters approved, group; when they expect the meet- members of the community and government in Venezuela as well as governments of other changing the form of county gov- ing to occur; and, as they read the representatives of Miami-Dade countries that the president determines are responsible for ernment. legislation, do they think it means County’s municipalities to appear serious human rights abuses, money laundering, drug smug- ■Sally Heyman appointed Neisen that whatever the task force recom- and make recommendations. gling and other illicit activities. Several residents thanked Kasdin, a former mayor of Miami mends will go on the ballot. ■It will submit its written recom- commissioners for their support. Jose “Pepe” Diaz sponsored Beach who now is office managing Ms. Levine-Cava said each com- mendations to the commission no the legislation. Speaking with the help of an interpreter, Dena partner of law firm Akerman. missioner will have one appointee later than 360 days after legislation Deposition gave his thanks to Mr. Diaz. As a Venezuelan ■Rebeca Sosa appointed former and hopes they’ll act swiftly and that is approved. José Pepe Diaz and a lawyer for political prisoners there, he said he also West Miami mayor Carlos Diaz- ■The chair of the task force will suffered persecution. “Definitely in Venezuela, civil rights once the appointments are made, are constantly violated.” Mr. Diaz said it’s an honor to bring something forward Padron, who is an attorney. the task force will start meeting to be selected by its members. that means so much to so many people. His district includes Doral, home to the ■Dennis Moss on Tuesday ap- determine how they’ll solicit input ■The task force will conduct pub- largest concentration of Venezuelans in the US. “We’re united in this cause,” Mr. pointed Marlon A. Hill, an attorney and arrive at recommendations. lic hearings in the review process. Diaz said. “This is something that’s humane in every aspect.” with HM&B’s Miami office. Mr. Bovo said there’s always a ■It will be staffed by the adminis- ■Mayor Giménez appointed SUPER HOSTS: The Miami Super Bowl Host Committee has named five possibility for commissioners to ap- tration or designee (county attorney new county chairs to work with it William H. Kerdyk Jr., a former point themselves to the review task or county clerk). for the next three years to prepare Coral Gables commissioner and force as there were concerns around Besides the 13 appointees, one by for Super Bowl LIV. Representing vice mayor who now is president 2011 that “folks who had served each commissioner, and the mayor’s Miami-Dade are Jessica Goldman- and CEO of Kerdyk Real Estate. were doing it for political reasons appointment, the 15th appointment Srebnick, CEO of Goldman The charter must be reviewed and not for the good of the county.” is to be made by the chair of the Properties; Matt Allen, COO of every five years. It has now been five As for scheduling the first meeting, Miami-Dade County Legislative the Related Group; and Jose Mas, years since the last review. Mr. Bovo said first commissioners Delegation. The legislative chair president and CEO of MasTec Inc. On March 21, the commission have to populate the task force and, now is Rep. Jose Felix Diaz. Representing Broward County is Jose Mas Jim Allen, chairman of Hard Rock Goldman-Srebnick International and CEO of Seminole Gaming. Representing Palm Beach County is Eric Silagy, CEO of Florida Cultural Affairs Council gets new lease on life Power & Light Co. Rodney Barreto of the Coral Gables-based Barreto By Susan Danseyar are securing more public and private vention development tax revenues Group chairs the Miami Super Bowl Host Committee. resources to invest in and promote and bond series revenues; earned NEW PERUVIAN CONSUL GENERAL: Jorge Antonio Lázaro Geldres County commissioners Tuesday cultural development; developing revenues; federal, state and private has been appointed as the new Consul General of Peru in Miami, replac- approved continuation of the Cul- better cultural facilities in neighbor- foundation grants; the Children’s ing former Consul General César Bustamante Llosa. Mr. Geldres was tural Affairs Council. hoods throughout Miami-Dade and Trust; contracted service fees; and previously an ambassador in Paraguay, rector of the Diplomatic Academy The Miami-Dade County Af- improving the visual and habitable regional local arts agencies. of Peru and former secretary of the Peruvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ fairs Council, initially named the qualities of the built environment; sub-secretariat Peruvian Communities Abroad. Metropolitan Dade County Council and making cultural activities more KEY ELECTION: The City of Miami’s Virginia Key Advisory Board has of Arts and Sciences, was created accessible. a new leader. Last week the board elected Joe Rasco April 20, 1976. “Through staff, board and pro- We want to hear from YOU! chairman. He replaces University of Miami professor Cultural Affairs Council Chair- grammatic resources, the de- , who resigned and moved to Maine. Mr. Rasco Phone: (305) 358-2663 Greg Bush man Adolfo Henriques provided partment and council promote, was appointed last year to the board as the designee of Staff Writers: Miami-Dade County Commissioner for District 7 Xavier background for the commission. coordinate and support Miami- Suarez. The barrier island is in District 7. Mr. Rasco is He said three central goals serve as Dade County’s more than 1,000 Camila Cepero the county’s Intergovernmental Affairs Director. He has guideposts for the members. Those not-for-profit cultural organizations [email protected] more than 25 years of management experience, including as well as thousands of resident Susan Danseyar serving as mayor for the Village of Key Biscayne (1998- artists through grants, technical [email protected] 2002) and village councilman (1991-1994), interim city Joe Rasco assistance, public information and manager for Doral (2003-2004), interim manager for the interactive community planning,” John Charles Robbins Village of Palmetto Bay (2002-2003), and positions with Florida Power & Mr. Henriques wrote. [email protected] Light. Gary Milano was elected vice chairman. Mr. Milano represents the The Cultural Affairs Council has Letters to Editor Tropical Audubon Society. He worked 32 years with the county’s department 15 members. Individual county com- [email protected] of environmental resources management. missioners appoint 13 to terms that People Column CORAL REEF CONSERVATION: Miami-Dade commissioners on Tuesday end concurrently with the last day [email protected] without discussion urged President Donald Trump and Congress to re-authorize of the commissioner’s term. Two the Coral Reef Conservation Act of 2000, supporting amendments to the act that council members are appointed by Michael Lewis would expand the Coral Reef Conservation program. The act was developed to [email protected] promote wise management and sustainable use of coral reef ecosystems; assist the commission to at-large terms of preservation of coral reefs by supporting conservation programs; provide financial four years each. resources for conservation programs and projects; and establish a mechanism for The council’s source of funding collecting and allocating donations to coral reef conservation projects, according include tourist development tax rev- to the legislation. The resolution was sponsored by Daniella Levine Cava. Adolfo Henriques cited guideposts. enues, general fund revenues, con- WEEK OF THURSDAY, MAY 4, 2017 TODAY’S NEWS MIAMI TODAY 3 Can Edgewater Downtown dilemma: how to make entrance feed homeless with dignity? in Downtown? By Catherine Lackner tempt to rein in what the churches By Catherine Lackner consider part of their mission would As it has in the past, charitable be “a political catastrophe.” It will take a little longer for the feeding of downtown’s homeless “It’s fraught with pitfalls,” said Biscayne Neighborhood Associa- population is causing headaches. board member Gary Ressler, a tions to find out if Miami’s Down- Several area churches bring food principal of the Tilia Family of town Development Authority will for homeless people to various Companies. “To me, it’s an issue of expand its boundaries to include their locations, said Tim Schmand, chair dignity. How can you feed home- Edgewater neighborhood. of the Downtown Development less people in a dignified way?” A formal study may be neces- Authority’s Homeless Task Force He suggested trying to coordinate a sary to avoid legal problems, said and former executive director of the feeding location with the churches Nicholas Martinez, authority senior Bayfront Park Management Trust. and bringing one of the authority’s manager for urban economics and At these locations, there are no provi- portable bathrooms to the site. market development. sions for bathrooms or trash pickup, Omni Park, which recently When Ken Russell, authority and that creates problems, he said. opened at 1234 N Miami Ave., is chair and Miami commissioner, The situation is particularly bad on near the Chapman Partnership and questioned the necessity for a study, Southeast First Camillus House shelters, said au- Mr. Martinez said, “The law is not Street behind thority chair Ken Russell, who is a clear at all. We’re trying to make Macy’s, said Miami commissioner. “It still brings sure we’re not acting as a business board member food to someone’s neighborhood, improvement district,” which has a Photo by Marlene Quaroni Jose Goyanes, but I like the idea that it’s close to different set of rules. owner of Metro two shelters.” Nicholas Martinez, shown at earlier forum, says study may be needed. Complicating the issue is that Beauty Center “If homeless people are going to the Omni Business Improvement water are lacking. The association’s and has said that improvements are and Churchill’s show up early in the day, we’d better District lies between Edgewater and boundaries are from I-395 on the sorely needed. Barbershop and Jose Goyanes make sure the neighbors are OK with downtown, observers say. south to Northeast 39th Street on the The neighbors should know from chair of the au- that, “Mr. Schmand said. Meanwhile, the Biscayne Neigh- north, and from Biscayne Bay west the outset what they’re getting into thority’s Quality of Life Committee. Arranging the feedings at a shelter, borhood Associations will hold a to Miami Avenue. The downtown should the boundaries be extended, Sometimes church members ar- where there are adequate facilities, community meeting May 4 to in- authority’s northern boundary is now Mr. Russell has said. rive in waves, repeatedly feeding would be the least complicated and form residents about the authority’s Northeast 24th Street. “This doesn’t necessarily mean the same group. Once that group is simplest solution, he said. And it’s purpose and some of the services it “There is a desperate lack of [city] more trash pickup and street clean- sated, “They keep the food and sell something the shelters have volun- provides. leadership there,” agreed board ing,” he said at the authority’s regular it to other homeless people,” Mr. teered to host, he added. Andres Althabe, Biscayne Neigh- member Alicia Cervera, manag- meeting Friday. “Don’t get false Goyanes said. “Macy’s is dealing “It’s good that you have a line borhood Associations president, said ing partner of Cervera Real Estate, expectations,” he told Mr. Althabe. with trash and other problems.” to the churches, and to Chapman, in May 2016 that his group would when the issue was first discussed And, he told Mr. Martinez, “I’m He suggested trying to schedule Camillus and Lotus House,” Mr. willingly tax itself to join the author- last year. She is frequently in that not sure a study will stave off a the feedings so there’s no overlap, Russell told Mr. Schmand. “I’d much ity because city services in Edge- area, represents properties there, lawsuit.” but Mr. Schmand said that any at- prefer the carrot to the stick.” Ross Report on Real Estate by Audrey Ross

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Harvey Gurland was a child when he That’s very important to me for what decided he wanted to be a lawyer. He we’re doing here, and especially in a began his career in 1979 as a law clerk community as diverse as South Florida for a federal judge. The judge asked Mr. it makes it even more so. Gurland if he could type because there Q: What are the trending opportuni- wasn’t yet word processing and he needed ties for Duane Morris lawyers? to get it right the first time. He said that A: The opportunities we provide is helped him learn to write concisely. a broad platform where because of our Today, as managing partner for the culture it really is that if somebody Florida offices of Duane Morris, Mr. reaches out to you and says they need Gurland must balance his own litigation help, the response needs to be where do practice with growing the firm’s South you need me to be and when do you need Florida presence and managing the me to be there. Miami and Boca Raton offices, among For example: yesterday a partner in other duties and interests. another office reached out to me and said Miami Today reporter Susan Danseyar we’re doing a pitch for a business, do interviewed Mr. Gurland in his office. you think you could suggest a team that Q: When and how did you become would be the Florida side? He’s handling interested in this line of work? his side from his office. We got on the A: True story: When I was in elemen- phone and talked about who would be tary school, they always asked what you the right fit and then he reached out to want to be when you grow up. I worked Photo by Cristina Sullivan the client. on a composition that when I grew up I Harvey Gurland handles a broad range of litigation in his personal practice while This morning, I was reaching out to wanted to be a lawyer. I’m not exactly he manages Philadelphia-based Duane Morris’s offices in Miami and Boca Raton. a partner in another office that one of sure why, but that’s what I wrote. I must Q: What steps have you taken in my partners in San Diego and and I have been in second or third grade, and growing the firm’s South Florida are working on a matter. I thought this that never changed. The Achiever presence? partner in the Pittsburgh office will be Q: Do you remember why you want- A: One of the things that I focused able to help on an aspect in the case and ed to be a lawyer? Harvey Gurland on is bringing people who fit with our the three of us will talk and figure out A: I had some family members who culture and who will enhance what we’re what is the best approach for the client. were lawyers but I’m not exactly sure Managing partner, Florida offices of trying to do. That’s what we do, and I think that’s what that connection was. I’m not sure Duane Morris Several years ago, we had the op- something that makes us different than if it was that I watched Perry Mason 200 Biscayne Blvd, #3400 portunity to talk to Alvin Lodish and a lot other firms. We really focus on on TV, but it was something that stuck Miami 33131 Scott Kravetz, two of the recognized how we can work together to do the best and I never had a doubt about what I (305) 960-2214 construction lawyers down here. I know job that we can for our clients without wanted to do. [email protected] Alvin from a matter where we were on lawyers here being territorial of “this Q: Tell me about your litigation Age: 62 the opposite sides and we got along is my client” or “what’s in it for me to practice. Born: New York City then and we get along very well now. I help you on your client matter?” That’s A: I handle matters ranging from Education: BA, joint major in political viewed that between having a construc- not acceptable for us. The lawyers we healthcare litigation, involving the oil science and communications, Queens tion practice here in South Florida being have here abide by the philosophy of we industry, and for lenders enforcing ob- need to work together, help each other College; JD, University of Miami School very important and knowing that they ligations. I’ve done shareholder deriva- would both be able to help grow the and we don’t get territorial. of Law. tive suits and stockholder class-action office and they fit within our culture Q: How do you balance your respon- matters. Personal philosophy: I like to treat of being able to work with others and sibilities between managing the firm Sometimes I’m representing plain- people the way I would like to be treated looking forward to helping others that and practicing? tiffs, sometimes I represent defendants, and try to be very respectful of people would need assistance down here, reach- A: If only there were more than 24 and my practice is such that in a given and how they are doing personally and ing out and expanding their business by hours in a day. I have a full litigation day, I could be working on matters that professionally. having lawyers in other offices work on practice, which obviously keeps me have no relationship to each other sub- their matters, that it would be a great fit. busy, and I manage our Miami office stantively. That’s what keeps me going. whether that’s commercial or residential. I also knew they would be really and our Boca Raton office. I go up to Q: How long have you held this Obviously, tourism is a very important important in expanding our offices in the Boca offices as often as I can even position? part of our economy, which includes the South Florida in our recruiting efforts. though I’m based in Miami so that we all A: I’ve been the managing partner hotels, the cruise industry and the airlines They’ve been a great addition. feel that we’re one office. We do events four to five years, and I’m one of the industry. Those are significant parts of Q: Tell me about diversity here. as one office so that we don’t have the partners who opened the Duane Morris what we do here – international trade, A: One of the most important things separation of the three. Florida offices in Miami in 1999. banking – those are the growing areas. I focus on is diversity and inclusion, I work very hard on doing that and Q: You are a former chair of the We’ve had some issues because of the which is something that the firm focuses very hard in talking to everyone. I Petroleum Marketing Committee at the economy in some of the Latin American on as well. We’re probably one of the don’t just mean lawyers, but staff on a ABA. Explain why. countries has slowed and that has had an first law firms to have a chief diversity regular basis, talking to them as to how A: Back in the late or mid 1980s I impact on our South Florida economy, and inclusion officer. they are doing, how we’re doing, and began doing work for one of the major not in a positive way. We’ll just have We don’t look at diversity in terms of thanking them. oil companies and I enjoyed the work. to see if the Latin American economies numbers. That’s one thing, but what’s Without the work of an incredible staff I learned a lot and over time I began rebound, which will certainly be a good really important is inclusion. It’s having that we have both here as well as in our to really have an understanding about thing for South Florida. people feel they are part of the team and other offices and in Philadelphia, which how the marketing side of the petroleum Q: Duane Morris has offices all over not just another number. is where the firm is based, we could not industry works. the world in exotic places. How do its For example: we have an annual do what we’re able to accomplish. I am Q: What is the future of petroleum? South Florida offices interact with diversity and inclusion retreat, which very grateful for the support we get from A: I remember one thing I learned their counterparts? we’ve been doing for quite a number every member of our staff. from a client in the oil industry. He said A: Our philosophy of our firm is col- of years. I’ve been attending probably Q: Tell me about the pro bono legal whatever the industry is today, it will be laboration, meaning we work closely six years. It’s coming up in a couple services of the South Florida offices different tomorrow. I think that’s a very with lawyers in other offices, not just in of weeks and we’ll have diverse and under your leadership. good philosophy, not just about the oil the US but outside of the US. So for us non-diverse lawyers from all over the A: We’ve had a very successful pro industry, but about the legal profession it’s routine to pick up the phone or send firm get together and talk about issues bono program. I’m very proud that we or the journalism profession and other an email to someone in another office, of concern to diverse lawyers, how are received the 2016 award from the Florida things that we do. Things change and whether it be London, Singapore or one we doing, what can we do to improve Supreme Court, which enabled me to go we need to be ready to adapt to changes. of the US offices, seeking help or having inclusiveness, are we making sure our and speak before the court to accept the Q: What are some of South Florida’s a client that may have a matter that’s diverse associates are receiving good law firm award. My partner, Valentine growing industries? either in Singapore, as an example, or projects, that they’re getting the right Brown from Philadelphia, who is the A: When you start with South Florida has a relationship to Singapore, and we training, and are they feeling they are pro bono partner for the entire firm, I still think you talk about construction, would work together on that. participating in all aspects of the firm. attended with me.

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In conjunction with an employee here? from him, and the lessons that I learned as something that our associates should the administrative team and the firm, it A: We look for those who will be from him I still think about. do, we’ll have associates have high pro works very well for us. participants as part of the Duane Mor- Q: What do you most enjoy about bono hours and therefore that fulfills our Q: How has the practice of law ris family. We don’t want someone who life in Miami? responsibility. We want our partners to be changed since you started? is on their own. Whether it’s staff or A: I like our diversity and the feel of full participants in our pro bono program A: I started in 1979 so I’ve been at this an attorney, an associate or a partner, Miami. I like walking outside and there and we’ve also been very successful in for quite a while, but I do remember that we want someone who feels that they are people from all over the world here. having staff members participate. when I started practicing law there were want to be part of the team. You spend Miami, as big as it is, can also be viewed For example: we had a project with no computers. My first job out of law more time here in the office than you as a small place because it’s kind of the American Bar Association on the school, I was a law clerk for a federal do anywhere else, so it’s important that like everyone knows each other. I like detention centers concerning immi- court judge. When I interviewed with people get along. walking on the street and you can see grants and we did a site visit for a day Judge Jose Gonzalez, he asked me if I Q: What makes a good lawyer? people who you know and I also enjoy at the Krome Avenue Detention Center knew how to type because typing was A: One of the most important things that you can hear people speaking dif- and probably 20 of us went. We had a something I would have to do to draft is listening. It’s listening to clients and ferent languages. It may not always be mix: there were partners, associates, orders for the judge to review. understanding what their problem is, a language that I understand, but I just paralegals and legal assistants. With no word processing, you really what their needs are. It’s listening to enjoy the fact that we live in such a great We toured the facility, spoke with needed to get it right the first time, be- others in the office to find out what their community which is open to people of those who were staying at the facility cause you couldn’t take the sentence at views are. It’s thinking things through all backgrounds and languages. to find out how they’re being treated the end and bring it to the beginning or and not being judgmental and reaching I find Miami to be a welcoming place. and to then be able to report back to the change this paragraph and shift it down a conclusion with a visceral reaction. Q: What’s on your list of things to American Bar Association with our find- below. You tried to really do it right the I think those are very important quali- accomplish and do? ings, which were then incorporated to a first time, and I think it also helped me ties, to take a step back, think through A: That’s a long list, but the important bigger report that the ABA was doing on learn to write concisely. it which of course in our society where things are being with family and be- detention facilities across the country. It It’s a different world than when I everyone wants to know an answer im- ing a leader in family and guiding my was a very rewarding experience. started but it’s a great world. Whatever mediately you just need to sometimes children. My first grandchild was born Q: How does Duane Morris distin- the technology is today and whatever take a step back, think it through, talk this past weekend, so my wife and I are guish itself among its competitors? we’re doing today, it will be different to somebody in the office to get another very excited. A: We have several differences. One tomorrow, and that change is a good idea on the problem and the solution. Q: Where do you live? is collaboration, which is not just a pat thing. It keeps us focused and keeps us Q: Who are your role models for A: In Pinecrest. on the back and saying aren’t we doing on our A game. business and life? Q: Do you have civic involvement? good work, but it really gets back to Q: Any other ways the practice of A: For life, it was my family, who has A: I’ve been involved in the arts. I reaching out to people in other offices law has changed? now passed on. am a past chair of the Arts and Business in order to have the person who has the A: Interpersonal relationships are I don’t know that I could focus on a Council and have continued to be a big best experience work on the matter no not the same. The collegiality among particular business leader but will say supporter of it. My wife is also active matter where he or she is working. members of the bar isn’t necessarily that I’ve been very fortunate when I had in the community. That for us is a very important factor, how it was when I started. two very important mentors. One was Q: Tell me about your family. which differs from other firms where a local You always hear the stories about Judge Gonzalez, who I clerked for and A: My wife does a lot of community office might just be a silo. We are not a silo. you need to get something in writing I was with him for two years. I remem- service. We have two children. My eldest We are organized into practice groups. from someone who’s on the other side, ber pretty much every day after court and her husband just had the baby. I have I’m in the trial practice group, which has whether your practice is litigation or in finished we would go into chambers and a younger daughter in New York City. meetings, a head of the practice group, transactional. There’s not that civility sit down and talk about sports, religion, Q: What do you do to relax in your and we talk on a regular basis. Others and respect for others that we’ve had life, and the lawyers who were in front scant free time? who are in the real estate practice group in the past. of us in the cases with my co-clerk. A: Number one is spending time with or the corporate practice group have their I don’t want to talk as the good old The three of us would be talking and I my family. I also enjoy reading. We practice group leaders, and our practice days, but there are issues and I think learned a lot. enjoy theater and have been long-time group leaders are very involved in our people are trying to be more sensitive I very fortunate when I started in subscribers to Actors’ Playhouse. recruiting efforts and the expansion of to it. It’s tough to teach civility. Civility private practice I worked for Aubrey Q: What are you reading now? our office. is something that we should all grow Kendall, head of litigation and one of A: I’m finishing up a novel called The chairman of the firm, John Soro- up with and not like you take a course the main partners at the law firm of “The Nix” by Nathan Hill, which was ko, and our vice chairman, Matt Taylor, in law school on how to be civil to the Mershon Sawyer. I was an associate rated one of the best books of 2017. I both have been incredibly supportive of lawyer on the other side. and then became a partner. I learned a like to read mostly fiction.

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Miami Today is an independent voice of the community, published weekly at 2000 S. Dixie Highway, Suite 100, Miami, Florida 33133. Telephone (305) 358-2663 How smart is SMART plan when transit use is falling? As road traffic congeals, Miami- minor concern. day in February 2016 and gained to 96 a can’t reach most of the county, and our bus Dade County And it’s not just one month. The total day by 2017. All together, those six routes system is neither timely nor convenient. is busy setting drop was 4.7% in January, 6.4% last De- carried a statistical 0.0% of all county But, will six new transit legs that mass transit cember, 3.8% in November and 16.5% bus passengers for the month, 461 total don’t connect with one another some- use records – in October. You can see continued large monthly boardings out of 4,647,326. how become seamless and convenient? but they’re not declines each month until you get back to The county would have been far better Will they even be a system, or just more records to be March 2015, when we managed a nine- off economically by not running those disconnected pieces of transit that require proud of. tenths of a percentage point gain. Hurray! shuttles at all but still serving every rider transfers and changes in travel mode? The The transit The last year-over-year monthly gain of well by hiring an Uber driver to carry each interstitial tissue to bind them all together system just lost more than a full percentage point was well rider on the Green Hills, Kings Creek, is not in plans that we’ve seen. When and riders monthly over three years ago. Sierra Lakes, Robert Sharp, Ahepa and how does it become part of the deal? year over year The largest losses invariably are on Federation Gardens shuttles. Do the math. Beyond that, our transit experts will for the 23rd the buses, which have suffered from We’d guess shuttles cost six times what have to detail the psychology of turning consecutive Michael Lewis chronic late trips that averaged over Uber would have charged – and that’s not Miamians who now are rushing away from month, drop- 30% of the time on key routes. And including the costs of buying the buses in transit into a community of transit lovers. ping to its lowest monthly ridership since Metromover frequently seems to shut the first place. We know that can’t happen overnight, at least 2006 and maybe longer. down for maintenance. Without regular The issue of bus cutbacks is to come but we need assurances backed by facts, These February figures, the transit sys- and dependable service, mass transit is before the county commission today (4/4). not theories, that mass transit will work tem’s most recent public tally, show just left with only those riders who have no Chairman Esteban Bovo Jr. is asking that in an era where highway transportation over 7.5 million boardings on all county other possible choice. whatever funds are pulled out of bus routes itself seems geared to change – perhaps to mass transit, including buses, Metrorail We haven’t seen studies of how Uber, in the “adjustments” the mayor plans for driverless private autos or linked highway and Metromover. We had surpassed 10 Lyft and others alter transit ridership, but November be rerouted into funds for “trains” of cars running automatically million a month three-and-a-half years they can’t beat public transit on pricing. the six legs of the SMART rapid transit bumper to bumper that the human oc- earlier. They can’t be less costly than free service program that the county seeks. cupants might not own but simply board Use of every mode of transit was way on Metromover. It’s wise of the mayor to re-jigger buses and exit at will, an Uber on steroids. off, even the totally fare-free Metromover As the mayor and his administrators to get far more bang for fewer bucks. And But the first step needs to come right that encircles increasingly congested look at system “adjustments,” the county’s it’s wise of Mr. Bovo to ask to earmark now – in fact, yesterday. If we can’t even downtown Miami. monthly service report is full of clear hints the savings for transit rather than just toss maintain ridership on a free Metromover Performance is so bad that Mayor Car- of what to do. them into the general fund. We couldn’t running through the heart of an increas- los Giménez is recommending bus service For example, of the bus system’s 4.9 agree more. ingly congested and gridlocked downtown “adjustments in order to obtain greater ef- million February boardings, versus almost But much as we like the concept of the whose population is expanding faster than ficiencies and cost savings.” We read that 5.5 million in February 2016, one cluster SMART plan, at a cost estimated at $3.6 the traffic, how can we win the mobility as meaning big service cuts, because the of buses eked out a 0.2% gain as total billion and most likely far more before war no matter how much we spend on buses in particular are bleeding riders and boardings fell 10.1%. That group was the it gets built, we need to ask the obvious new transit? nobody has a way to stop the bloodshed. express buses, which run longer distances question: why will passengers who are We cheer the mayor for trying to rethink It keeps getting worse. and are supposed to be, as the name says, fleeing mass transit in Miami-Dade sud- disappearing bus ridership. We applaud In February alone bus ridership plunged “express.” Speed and distance might be a denly rush onto new mass transit once Mr. Bovo for wanting to use the savings 10.1% from February 2016, Metromover key factor in filling buses. we build it? from that revamp to improve transporta- riders dove 9.3% from the prior February Another group needs scrutiny for an- One answer ought to be that the SMART tion. But we need answers that don’t point and Metrorail riders fell 8.1%. other reason, even though its six routes system will get riders around the county to forever decreasing transit use at a time There’s no way to shrug off the 9.4% gained 18.8% in use. Those six routes had seamlessly and conveniently in far shorter when it should be exploding. monthly year-over-year total decline as a a combined 81 boardings on an average time than driving. Our present rail systems Does anyone care to explain?

Letters to the Editor No sense in lane closing Collaborating for our future workforce needs Hard to believe the Florida Department Miami-Dade County is humming with Luckily, we already have the ideal model, of Transportation chose to shut down a $5 billion in con- The Writer the Summer Youth Internship Program. traffic lane on one of the most congested struction projects, Xavier Suarez is a Miami-Dade County We need the participation of businesses streets in Florida (US 1 over the Brickell a thriving tourism commissioner. large and small to sign up through the Bridge). Apparently “common sense” is industry, hopes for designated website (http://miami.getmyin- not something the “experts” know anything expanding trans- as law firms and insurance agencies (not ternsorg) to and take on an intern. It is only about or choose to include in their solutions. portation, and other your average first job experience). you who can truly give our young people DC Copeland signs of a booming This type of partnership is exactly what the experience and perspective it takes to economy. But none of we need to enhance the readiness of our be the professionals tomorrow. Downtown team silent The business community benefits from a The Downtown Development Authority it is possible without emerging workforce and give the young Xavier Suarez more experienced workforce, the children (DDA) was silent and quietly supported human capital – the people in this county a leg up. Students benefit from being exposed to the working/ the removal of the vehicular traffic lane – people who make it shouldn’t graduate high school and just professional world and our community even with the well-reasoned opposition, happen. be thrown into the job market having had benefits from the collaboration to solve the Florida Department of Transportation To expand on this success, investing in no opportunity to develop the skills that social problems. The county and the trust responded to the DDA influence and re- the development of our workforce is the come with acquiring and maintaining a job. will make it easy for you, by footing the bill. moved the traffic lane. What’s up with that? greatest contribution we can make towards The SYIP is just one step in many to Mike Thomas the future, which is why this community’s help fix our education system and move largest investment in training our emerging our workforce closer to being prepared to Foam here to eternity workforce was unveiled last year through make it in the economy. Removing Styrofoam from the parks, a new collaboration featuring The Chil- When I was a young man, one of my beaches and recreational facilities is merely dren’s Trust, Miami-Dade Public Schools first jobs was as a painter’s assistant. Later miamitodaynews.com FOUNDED JUNE 2, 1983 putting a bag over your eyes. It must be and Miami-Dade County. It’s our Summer on in life I became a mechanical engineer VOLUME XXXIV No. 49 banned from all restaurants, retail sale, Youth Internship Program. 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Ileana Ross-Lehtinen, of holding company Blumberg Part- a Miami Republican who just ners, says he is confident growing announced her upcoming retire- support in Washington, DC, may ment from Congress, and Jeb provide the motivation to clear the Hensarling, a Texas Republican necessary hurdles. who chairs the House Financial In March 2016, he says, he Services Committee. met with Algerian Prime Minister Adding their voices to these Abdelmalek Sellal, who had heard appeals are several suppliers who about Blumberg Grain’s other work with Blumberg Grain on projects in the region, including a US Ambassador to Algeria Joan Polaschik speaks at Blumberg Grain Food Security Workshop in Algeria. large international projects, stating network of 100 storage facilities in that they have already invested Egypt monitored and controlled by a Thirteen months later, despite “We have support in Algeria at “We are marshaling all our re- significant time and resources on single command control & logistics continued assurances from Prime a number of different levels,” he sources to achieve a resolution in the Algerian project since it was center in Cairo. Minister Sellal, the contract re- says, “including the president, the Algeria,” says David Blumberg, sole-sourced to Blumberg Grain Prime Minister Sellal was eager mains unsigned. prime minister and the minister who has so far made 44 trips total- more than a year ago. to implement a similar system in Blumberg Grain works primar- of industry. Farmers are abso- ing 130 days to Algiers. “But it’s President Trump is watching Algeria. With the country’s presi- ily with emerging market govern- lutely demanding this because nearing a point of our abandoning the issue with interest, Philip dent also on board, Philip Blumberg ments to develop networks of food they’re looking at a potential the project.” Blumberg says, since it would says, a contract was drawn up for the storage infrastructure that reduce bumper crop this year – but that Those resources include support involve the creation of 2,400 jobs first phase of a project that would post-harvest losses from more could dissipate because there’s from the highest levels of the US in the heartland – “Trump country, “remake Algeria’s failing grain stor- than 50% to less than 5%, says nowhere to put it.” government. where he has promised more jobs age system in two phases – some David Blumberg, often doubling A recent article in Le Courrier “Several senators and congres- as part of his Hire American Buy 200 sites for the storage of over 1 the nationwide output of locally d’Algérie – a daily newspaper pub- sional representatives are pres- American program. million metric tons of wheat.” harvested crops. lished in the capital city of Algiers ently intervening with the Algerian “We certainly don’t think this – cites the potential loss of much ambassador,” David Blumberg will get to a lawsuit,” he says, of the promising 2017-18 harvest says, “to help resolve this issue “as we know the prime minister to rainfall, rodents and birds due to before the Algerians face a more and other leaders are strongly ad- “antiquated means of storage” such public and damaging conflict with vocating for this project. We feel as open-air plots and old, unsuitable Congress, President Trump and confident that the prime minister hangars before making an impas- the media.” and president will prevail and make sioned plea for “a modern storage “This would be Algeria’s third Algeria food-secure.” infrastructure with international standards.” The impasse, says Philip Blum- berg, appears to stem from a ten- dency of bureaucrats in the region to thwart the will of elected officials, perhaps rooted in an anti-American bias dating from Algeria’s alliances with the former USSR. At the Algerian government’s insistence, he says, Blumberg Grain has gone so far as to provide them with the proprietary design and engineering drawings for its systems, “so denying these projects would be very problematic to us and our suppliers. 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By Camila Cepero nPreschedule a minimum of four real financial strategies – and becoming the Working on what can be described estate committee meetings at local venues top revenue-generating committee – and as one of South Florida’s biggest woes The Greater Miami Chamber of Com- that will highlight relevant development leveraging technology. could be the committee’s opportunity to merce’s Real Estate Committee last week news or needs of real estate industry Connections, perspectives, opportu- get the public involved. set objectives for the coming year, sitting stakeholders. nities for collaborations, referrals and In terms of the past year’s success, down at a roundtable discussion to iden- nEngage local real estate industry education about the industry were deter- committee members recounted four ac- tify new goals and recap the past year. organizations and publications to col- mined to be the most valuable aspects of complishments in particular: The committee’s overarching goals laborate on major committee events. joining the committee. nFebruary’s Real Estate Developer remain: Guided by outgoing co-chair David One challenge, Mr. Meyer said, was Roundtable, which focused on housing nHighlight the existing workforce Restainer, managing director of commer- that “there are not enough developers affordability and took place at Brickell housing options in West Brickell, East cial real estate at Douglas Elliman, and on the committee.” View Terrace. Little Havana and the Miami River chair Arthur “AJ” Meyer, vice president Additionally, permitting processes nMeetings with North Miami Beach corridor through programming that pro- of business development at the ANF are usually lengthy and complicated, he Mayor George Vallejo and a Coral Gables motes efforts of developers, universities Group, committee members set strategic said, so educational opportunities for Trolley Tour with director of economic and community leaders that are making priorities for the year ahead. the development community regarding development Javier Betancourt. progress. One of these included delivering municipal and county permitting re- nThe Cocktails to Closing event in nDevelop initiatives for direct out- greater value to real estate-involved quirements could attract private sector Coral Gables. reach to entrepreneurial and small- and chamber members. The committee settled members. nThe nominee reception at the Faena medium-sized developers to assess their on scheduling meetings on a specific Committee members also agreed that Ampitheatre. needs, include them in the committee’s day every two months at local venues the chamber needed a rallying cry for all nThe Real Estate Summit and South initiatives, increase membership among to highlight local real estate trends and chamber members to embrace. This cry Florida R.E.A.L. Awards, which had the group, and ultimately begin to address stakeholders. could very well be the need for better public roughly 400 attendees and exceeded identified needs. Members also prioritized sustainable transportation in South Florida, they agreed. sponsorship goals by roughly 25%. WEEK OF THURSDAY, MAY 4, 2017 MIAMI TODAY 9

Transportation County OKs $100 million terminal for Norwegian Cruises By Susan Danseyar annual 45 vessel calls during fiscal 2018 and the amount will County OKs $37 million terminal each fiscal year, according to a increase by 3% each year, which upgrade already in progress, pg. 14 County commissioners on memo from Deputy Mayor Jack is contingent on a re-stated agree- Tuesday approved an agreement Osterholt. That’s 15 more than a ment for the construction of a Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises between Miami-Dade and Norwe- previous agreement, which had a new terminal B. Prestige Cruise and Regent Seven Seas Cruises. gian Cruise Lines (Bahamas) Ltd. minimum of 30 Prestige Cruise Holdings vessels will be included Norwegian Cruise Lines (Baha- for construction of a new cruise Holdings vessels (PCH) each in the calculation of the cruise mas) manages assets and vessels terminal, expected to cost $100 fiscal year, he wrote to commis- line’s current incentives for its operating under the three brands. million, at PortMiami. sioners. Norwegian Cruise Lines ships On Nov. 16, 2010, the commis- Joe Martinez voted against it, It provides a new cruise ter- once the begin paying the county sion approved a cruise terminal saying the actual price of the ter- minal J agreement and outlines full tariff rates. agreement between Miami-Dade minal has not yet been determined. an agreement for construction The construction of the new and Prestige Cruise Holdings that Port Director Juan Kuryla said the of a new cruise terminal B (and terminal B – with an estimated gave the port guaranteed passen- agreement that commissioners combining existing terminals B ‘We want to come completion by January 2020 – ger volumes and revenues while were asked to approve is for the and C into a single cruise ter- will allow the port to expand its granting Prestige Cruise Holdings port to sit down with Norwegian minal C) along with changes to back with a final item cruise business by allowing for preferential berthing at Terminal Cruise Lines and determine ex- preferential berthing rights and this summer. What the simultaneous berthing of two J for its Oceania vessels. actly what type they want. term extensions. you’re agreeing to today large vessels of 5,000 passen- Later, in response to the home- Mr. Martinez told Mr. Kuryla Norwegian will continue pay- gers. The agreement for terminal porting of Regent in Miami, he trusts his judgment. ing dock and wharf fees according is letting us negotiate improvements is planned for the commission approved an “We want to come back with to small passenger vessel tariff with Norwegian Cruise presentation to the commission in amendment to the cruise termi- a final item this summer,” Mr. rates berthing at terminal J for the Lines.’ the summer and will contain a full nal agreement on Nov. 20 that Kuryla said. “What you’re agree- remainder of fiscal 2016-2017. As financial analysis, Mr. Osterholt established PortMiami as the ing to today is letting us negotiate of Oct. 1 and through the term until Juan Kuryla wrote. If the re-stated agreement exclusive home port for Oceania with Norwegian Cruise Lines.” Sept. 30, 2019, the cruise line will is approved by July 31 (subject to and Regent brands with increased The agreement gives the com- pay the county full tariff rates for expected to be about $181,000 extension by the seaport director), minimal annual guarantees to pany preferential berthing rights dockage and use of the wharf. for parking and $208,000 for mar- Norwegian has an option to extend Miami-Dade in exchange for new at cruise terminal J for its Prestige Miami-Dade will provide a keting in fiscal 2018 and be paid it for one five-year term that would tariff incentive rates for small Cruise Holdings vessels operated share of its parking revenue and an through the port’s revenue bonds. expire Sept. 30, 2026. passenger vessels. by Oceania Cruises and Regent annual marketing initiative simi- Mr. Osterholt said the agree- Norwegian Cruise Line Hold- The resolution was prepared Seven Seas Cruises while provid- lar to incentives in agreements ment is expected to generate $1.6 ings Ltd. is a leading global cruise by PortMiami at the request of ing the county with a minimum with other cruise lines. They’re million in gross revenues during company operating Norwegian sponsor Rebeca Sosa. New cross-county efforts driving push for transit solutions By Catherine Lackner he added. Transportation agen- cies have changed their focus Transportation authorities say a from simply moving cars quickly new era of cross-county coopera- through the landscape to “how to tion is driving the push for transit make it safer for everyone, from solutions. transit riders to pedestrians on “First of all, we’re here,” Rich- the sidewalk. We want to create ard Blattner, chair of the Broward an environment in which people County Metropolitan Planning slow down and pay attention.” Organization. “We’re not here The three transit agencies’ to compete with you. The three goal to make inter-county travel counties are working together like seamless extends to having traffic never before.” signals programmed to work to- Speaking at a March meeting of gether and aligning fare collection the Miami-Dade Transportation systems so that riders can pay for Planning Organization (TPO) that their trips conveniently. Metro- celebrated the organization’s 40th Dade Transit and Tri-Rail have anniversary, Mr. Blattner called already enacted that system, and its Strategic Miami Area Rapid all three counties are working on Transit plan “bold, challenging, adopting it on all of their public- and innovating.” transit modes, he said. The plan identifies six corridors “It’s a big climb, but a worth- for transit improvements, the while climb,” Mr. Uhren said. modes of which haven’t yet been “What kind of devices do all buses determined. and trains need? We want to make

“But we saw that a couple of Photo by Marlene Quaroni it so that we can receive whatever your corridors [the northeast, you bring, so that boarding is Aileen Bouclé, executive director of the Transportation Planning Organization, was hailed for invigoration. along the Florida East Coast Rail- seamless, efficient and without way tracks, and the north, along have that Dade-Broward con- that it should be seamless between for a Complete Streets grant,” she frustration.” Northwest 27th Avenue] end at nection.” counties.” said. “We weren’t selected, but it’s Sharing best practices among the Dade-Broward line,” he said. Aileen Bouclé, TPO executive In addition to speaking monthly another example of our moving the three counties has been a major “They can’t end at the Dade-Bro- director, said she began meeting by phone with officials from the together to engage as a region.” benefit, he said. “You might be ward line. They have to go beyond with her counterparts in Broward, other counties, she and colleagues “This cooperation is not new,” oblivious to the mistake you’re that. So we’ve determined that we Palm Beach and Monroe counties meet informally to discuss chal- Mr. Uhren said. In fact, the South- about to make, which your neigh- can’t be traditionalists anymore; within her first three months in lenges and opportunities. east Florida Transportation Coun- bor has already made and which we have to be game-changers. We office. She found them all very Ms. Bouclé, along with Greg cil – comprising representatives you can avoid, if only you knew.” have accelerated our thinking and receptive, she said. Stuart and Nick Uhren, executive of planning organizations from And, while the tri-county changed the way we look at this. “I tried to meet personally with directors of the Broward and Palm the three counties, two Florida coalition isn’t new, it has been Palm Beach is doing the same.” everyone I could,” and called oth- Beach Metropolitan Planning Or- Department of Transportation revitalized as a result of Ms. “Good words,” said Esteban ers by phone, Ms. Bouclé said. ganizations respectively, spoke at districts, several transit authorities Bouclé’s efforts, Mr. Uhren said. “Steve” Bovo Jr., chair of both “They were very open to changing the Urban Land Institute’s forum and many city governments – was “Transit organizations are only as the TPO and the Miami-Dade our approach to funding. The No. “Digging Deeper into Mobility: founded in 2004, he said. good as the persons who abide in County Commission. “Regional 1 change that has taken place is Intersections Between Real Estate Recently, the group hosted a them. Aileen came in with a fresh transportation gains become that the realization that transit is im- & Transit” on April 19. Safe Streets summit in Sunrise commitment and invigorated the much more important when we portant to the entire region, and “We also applied as a region attended by about 400 people, entire coalition.” 10 MIAMI TODAY TRANSPORTATION WEEK OF THURSDAY, MAY 4, 2017 Miami needs mass transit authority with specific mission, Suarez says

By Catherine Lackner going to manage that money?” and fine with Tri-Rail if they said What’s needed is a clearing- they would handle the northeast Miami needs a transportation house that administers funds and corridor, or with FDOT if they said authority that is solely devoted to oversees projects, Mr. Suarez said, they would build the north corridor, mass transit, says Miami Commis- especially as the TPO and Miami- because that’s already a state road. sioner Francis Suarez. Dade County advance their transit But each needs to do something.” “I’m not a proponent of adding plans. If different agencies tackled more bureaucracy, and I don’t want “We need to take a long, hard various parts of the SMART plan, to reinvent the wheel, but we have look at developing and operat- the primary concern would be the a variety of different entities, none ing our SMART plan,” he said, interoperability of toll collections, of which has mass transit as its mis- referring to the Strategic Miami Mr. Suarez said. “That should be sion,” said Mr. Suarez, who is vice Area Rapid Transit plan, which required. I’d favor something like chairman of the county Transporta- identified six corridors for transit Uber, which you can pay through tion Planning Organization (TPO). improvements. “If the TPO can your phone.” Bills before the State Legislature do it, fine.” But having one agency that facil- would “siphon off money from That agency hasn’t been suf- itates all mass transit is important, MDX [the Miami-Dade Express- ficiently funded to become an he said. “Right now there’s a little way Authority], but where are you executing authority, but that could bit of inertia, but we’ve got to keep going to put it? If it reverts to FDOT happen, Mr. Suarez said. this conversation going. If it makes [the Florida Department of Trans- He said he is not in favor of abol- people a little uncomfortable, portation], what if they decide to ishing the entities that exist now. maybe they will think outside the spend it somewhere else?” Transit “I’d be open to MDX if they said, box. I don’t think people really care officials are also seeking state and ‘We’ll connect FIU’s main campus what acronym does what, as long federal funding, he said. “Who’s with the Miami Intermodal Center,’ as something gets accomplished.” Francis Suarez: one entity should administer funds, oversee work. Chamber, asking members if they ride transit, cites progress

By Catherine Lackner and forums – in conjunction with transit agencies and policymakers “Who came here on public transit – to educate the public. today?” asked Sergio Abreu, in- Mr. Bierman suggested employ- coming chair of the Greater Miami ers schedule transit days during Chamber of Commerce’s Transpor- which they offer incentives for tation & Infrastructure Committee. employees to use any transit, other About half of the roughly 25 people than their own cars, to get to work. in the room raised their hands. “How can we help protect our He was speaking at a committee local agencies?” Mr. Lowell asked. meeting during which members Both the Miami-Dade Expressway laid out tentative goals for 2017- Authority and the extension of All 18. The goals will be refined and Aboard Florida from West Palm amended in coming weeks before Beach to Orlando are under attack the chamber’s official goals-setting in the State Legislature. conference J une 6-7. ‘There are steps being ‘We have incredible ‘Ridership is going to “We need to show up to the “We can’t rely on everybody else game and ask the companies who to take transit,” said Mr. Abreu, who taken on all six corridors momentum now. It’s change dramatically. We build infrastructure to be there with is director of local government, of the SMART plan. The important that the mo- should be more critical us,” said committee member Jose community relations and economic SMART plan has to be in mentum continues.’ and analytical. Shouldn’t Fuentes, who is senior government development at Teco Energy. “Talk relations consultant for the Becker about it, tweet about it, tell your the middle of our goals.’ we be costing this out?’ & Poliakoff law firm. “They’re the friends. Ridership is important. We Mitch Bierman Charles Scurr Jack Lowell ones that will benefit.” can spend billions on a transporta- “We should get with our broth- tion system but if nobody uses it, ers and sisters in other chambers,” what’s the point?” particularly in the counties in which “We’ve made progress,” said and environment studies. But trains are 19th century tech- technology and innovations be All Aboard Florida is facing opposi- Mitch Bierman, outgoing chair “We have incredible momentum nology, said committee member included in any plan put forward. tion, said Vicky Leiva, committee and a partner in the Weiss Serota now,” said committee member David Capelli, CEO and founder “South Dade cities are excited incoming vice chair and a lawyer Helfman Cole & Bierman law firm. Charles Scurr, executive director of Tech Miami. “We can just go that Metrorail might be extended in the Bilzin Sumberg firm. “There are steps being taken on all of the Citizens’ Independent Trans- straight to autonomous vehicles.” to them,” Mr. Bierman said. “All Among other goals discussed six corridors of the SMART plan,” portation Trust. “It’s important that “Ridership is going to change Aboard Florida wouldn’t be in- were to establish and nurture com- he said, referring to the Strategic the momentum continues.” dramatically,” said committee vesting in trains if there weren’t munication between local transit Miami Area Rapid Transit plan. The Miami-Dade Transporta- member Jack Lowell, executive a need for them. Trains are going agencies, including the South Flori- “The SMART plan has to be in the tion Planning Organization, which vice president of Colliers Interna- to be needed, whether there are da Regional Transportation Author- middle of our goals.” created the SMART plan, hasn’t tional and former chamber chair. autonomous cars or not.” ity and All Aboard Florida. The And, in fact, many of the tentative yet identified which mode of “We should be more critical and Among the things chamber mem- group also wants to make Brickell goals dealt with the plan, including transportation will be used on any analytical. Shouldn’t we be costing bers can do is to raise awareness of walkable, and it will support the advocating for funding, and encour- corridor, but the public perception this out?” the public transit options that exist Citizens’ Independent Transporta- aging private-sector consultants to is that at least some corridors will The committee added to its now, committee members said, so tion Trust’s 2017 Transportation expedite the required project design get train service. SMART plan goal that the latest another goal is to organize events Summit, to be held Sept. 28-29.

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For details contact: Angela at 305-358-2663, ext. 105 or [email protected] MiaMiToday WEEK OF THURSDAY, MAY 4, 2017 TRANSPORTATION MIAMI TODAY 11 Arrival of Tri-Rail downtown likely in first quarter of 2018 By Catherine Lackner “Paying for it is a challenge,” said. “We’ll be operating on the “We have told this operator that possibility of running service Mr. Stephens said. “We have to FEC corridor soon, so we’re work- we want to up the reliability of along the FEC tracks from Tri-Rail’s arrival to the Miami re-prioritize our capital program, ing hard to get the money together the fleet, which is not at the level downtown Miami to Aventura, Central Station has been slightly because this is coming up fast, to have the same system in place. passengers want, and we’re going which is the northeast corridor delayed but is still firmly on and it’s the first thing we’ve got If we can’t get that system, we’re to hold them to it,” Mr. Stephens of the Strategic Miami Area track, said Jack Stephens, execu- to accomplish.” going to carry two systems. They said. “They won’t be able to do Rapid Transit plan. tive director of Customizing just the trains that all do essentially the same thing.” it on day one, but we have set up “It’s certainly a possibility, the South Flor- go into Miami Central Station was Earlier this year, the authority the understanding that this has to once we’re running into Miami ida Regional discussed but ultimately discarded hired Herzog Transit Services to work with clock-like precision.” Central,” he said. “That’s our Transportation as problematic, he said. “We have operate Tri-Rail; the new contrac- Mr. Stephens said the authority future, and that’s Miami-Dade Authority, Tri- to do scheduling,” which would tor takes over in July. board is “really excited” about the County’s future.” Rail’s parent. be complicated if only part of the “I tell staff fleet was equipped to go into the that I want to be Miami station. Jack Stephens in the station by Tri-Rail trains are equipped with the end of the PTC, which helps prevent train-to- year, but I’m looking at engineer- train collisions, derailments caused ing challenges, so it’ll likely be by excessive speed and other acci- the first quarter of 2018,” he said dents brought about by equipment Friday. Two primary issues are failure or human error. Sensors level boarding and Positive Train on the locomotive can monitor a Control, or PTC, he said. train’s position and speed, while All new stations are mandated a wayside system checks signals, to have a level boarding surface switches and circuits to make sure with no steps up or down between trains are operating correctly and the platform and the train, he ex- on the right tracks. The federal plained. All Aboard Florida, owner government mandated PTC in of Miami Central Station, built 2008, and it is to be implemented the station to serve its trains, but nationwide by the end of 2018. Tri-Rail trains must be modified to “FEC has one system and we offer a level boarding path. have a different one,” Ms. Stephens Pilot striping downtown to separate transit modes By Catherine Lackner

Striping will begin soon to create separate transit, pedestrian, bike and car lanes on First Street from Biscayne Boulevard to Southwest Second Avenue downtown, but it will be a pilot program and not everyone is convinced it will work. A project of Miami’s Downtown Development Authority for more than a year, the realignment fol- lows the guidelines of the national Complete Streets program, which advocates more defined crosswalks, ‘And we rent bikes to dedicated bike lanes and measures people. We might as well that will make the street safer for people. give them a hand grenade.’ One of the project’s goals is to Richard Lydecker slow traffic down on the westbound, one-way, multi-lane street, where vehicles have been clocked travel- of money,” Mr. Russell said. “We ing much faster than the posted need community buy-in.” At least speed limit. there should be strips with bumps While it is a pilot program, “The that make noise when a vehicle or idea is that it will be so well received, pedestrian crosses out of the desig- it will become a permanent fixture,” nated lane, he said. said Patrice Gillespie Smith, author- “There should be some sort of ity senior manager of planning, barrier,” said board member Rich- design and transportation. ard Lydecker, senior partner of the Board member Gary Ressler, a Lydecker-Diaz law firm. Riding principal of the Tilia Family of Com- a bike in Miami is “fraught with panies, said he was disappointed that danger; it’s a great conflict” with it was a pilot project. “It will end up traffic, he said. Bike lanes are so abandoned,” he said at the authority’s disrespected that some cyclists meeting Friday. “This will fade away prefer to ride among the cars, he so quickly.” said. There is also an issue of bike “I wanted it to be permanent, too,” paths not being connected or being said Ken Russell, authority chair and placed alongside streets on which Miami city commissioner. traffic is moving very fast. Miami drivers being what they “And we rent bikes to people,” he are, “We have to start with heavy said “We might as well give them a enforcement on the front end,” hand grenade.” Ms. Smith said. “Otherwise, it’s a The biggest culprits downtown failure.” may well be county bus drivers, “Downtown has to have a cultural said board member Jose Goyanes, and attitude change, and it will hap- owner of Metro Beauty Center and pen little by little,” said board mem- Churchill’s Barbershop, when the ber Jerome Hollo, vice president of project was discussed last year. Florida East Coast Realty and chair One of his employees was struck of the authority’s Urban Placemak- and killed by a county bus, he said, ing Committee. “A separate lane, and there have been instances of albeit not separated by a curb, is a buses hitting buildings and getting start. Maybe eventually there will be into other accidents. “I would not money to do it correctly.” want to be on the street on a bike “I love the idea, but it’s a matter with those buses,” he said. 12 MIAMI TODAY WEEK OF THURSDAY, MAY 4, 2017

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@GoCITT Transportation Trust # GoCITT 14 MIAMI TODAY TRANSPORTATION WEEK OF THURSDAY, MAY 4, 2017 County OKs in-progress $37 million port terminal upgrade By Susan Danseyar according to a memo to commissioners to commissioners. This capital project is contract’s completion. from Deputy Mayor Jack Osterholt. It’s included in the adopted multi-year capital On April 5, 2016, commissioners Miami-Dade commissioners approved based on the need to accommodate a improvement plan for fiscal 2016-2017 authorized the administration to award a contract Tuesday to upgrade a cruise range of new vessels to meet additional and 2017-2018. The funding source is contracts for previously funded capi- terminal at PortMiami. passenger volumes, the terminal size, seaport bonds. tal projects identified in the seaport’s Barbara Jordan voted No, saying plac- baggage screening, passenger drop-off The contract has a substantial comple- multi-year capital plan’s improvements ing an award of such a large amount on and pick-up areas, and parking and tion date of Dec. 1 and a final completion program without the need for their prior the consent agenda, which involves no roadway. date of March 1, 2018. Ground was actu- approval but subject to their endorse- discussion, says the issue isn’t being given The main user of the new terminal is to ally broken for the project last November. ment. The accelerated approval process, enough scrutiny. be MCS Cruises. The administration has been granted provided through the seaport’s accelera- The contract, for almost $37.6 million, Mr. Osterholt said the fiscal impact will authority to execute and complete the tion ordinance, reduces the time-period is with Munilla Construction Manage- be $37,591,204.98, which includes a 10% contract through seaport acceleration to award a contract by about 60 days ment LLC for cruise terminal F, which contingency allowance of $3,315,800.20. legislation, which allows awarding and to assist the seaport in meeting tenant needs to be expanded and improved “The fiscal impact to operations and executing contracts, change orders if commitments and project deadlines. for a state-of-the-art terminal that will maintenance are anticipated to be less they are no more than 10% of the base The project is to be overseen by Eliza- support port operations that are evolv- than $2,000 and $3,000 per month, respec- contract award, resolve claims, cancel beth Ogden, the seaport department’s as- ing as the cruise industry advances, tively,” Mr. Osterholt wrote in his memo and terminate contracts and manage the sistant director of capital improvements. South Miami gets OK to begin using circulator bus system By Susan Danseyar This first agreement between the county South Miami’s city commission approved exchange route and schedule information and South Miami is essentially the same the agreement with the county. for the benefit of riders. County commissioners Tuesday ap- as those approved by the commission with Key provisions include: ■South Miami is responsible for bus stop proved an agreement with South Miami several other municipalities ■The city route will operate Tuesday, amenities such as shelters and benches at for city-circulator services between The five-year agreement is to be subject Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 5 all stops and Americans with Disabilities Miami-Dade and the City of South Miami to two five-year automatic renewals. Mi- p.m. to midnight; on Saturday, from 2 p.m. Act accessibility. through the Department of Transportation ami-Dade and South Miami can terminate to 12 a.m.; and Sunday from noon to 10 p.m. ■Service will be free. Should South Mi- and Public Works. it with or without cause. There will be three round-trips per hour. ami charge a fare, the agreement requires According to a memo by Deputy Mayor South Miami will be responsible for all ■Some stops include Mack Cycle/across the city to accept of all county transit Alina Hudak, the agreement for the free operating and maintenance costs and is from City Hall, Larkin Hospital, the US passes, transfers or identification allowing circulator trolley aims to reduce traffic to fund the service using its share of the Post Office, Murray Park Aquatic Center, an eligible passenger to ride without an ad- congestion on South Miami roadways county transportation sales surtax. Shops of Sunset Place and CVS. ditional fee (Patriot Passport and Golden and to enhance connections with county South Miami is served by several county ■The Department of Transportation Passport) or half fare (kindergarten-12th transit services. bus routes, Ms. Hudak wrote. On Dec. 6, and Public Works and South Miami will grade students). Key Biscayne may get plan next week for pilot trolley system By Camila Cepero funds by the village to run its 20% local share of the county’s county commission commit¬tee county bus Route B, which serves own trolleys was sent to the full sales surtax for transit to run free without discussion passed on to the key up and down Crandon Key Biscayne’s trolley service county commission. local trolleys. the full commission a resolution Boulevard. is still in the developmental The village would join a long The village itself approved to approve the use of the transit But now, it’s possible various stages, months after a resolution list of Miami-Dade County mu- the program in May of last year. surtax funds by the village to run components of the program may to approve the use of transit surtax nicipalities that are using the In January of this year, a its own trolleys that would link to change, said Ana de Varona, capital projects and procurement director for the Village of Key Biscayne. As it stands now, the agreement would be for five years with a five-year re¬newal built in. It requires that the county have the right to bid for operating the ser- vice. However, offered a chance in June of last year to bid for the contract, the county declined. A three- to six-month pilot program may be presented to the village council during the May 9 council meeting, Ms. Varona said. The trolley is to operate from 6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. weekends. The trolley is to leave the village and go to high school Mast Academy to the north on Crandon Boulevard from Monday through Friday from 7 to 9 a.m. and 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. The village is to provide its own bus benches and shelters for the trolley. While no trolley fares are to be charged, the agreement notes that if a fare is ever instituted the trolleys must honor county bus passes, half-fare cards and free-ride privileges. In the meantime, Ms. Varona said, the village together with the Key Biscayne Community Foun- dation offers an on-demand ser- vice for all visitors and residents within Key Biscayne municipal boundaries. FreeBee on the Key, the vil- lage’s free on-demand ride ser- vice, made its debut last Dec. 15. The on-demand service oper- ates from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. WEEK OF THURSDAY, MAY 4, 2017 TRANSPORTATION MIAMI TODAY 15 Revamped park-and-ride to serve South Dade Transitway By Catherine Lackner deemed appropriate for the South Dade corridor of the Strategic Board members of the Citizens’ Miami Area Rapid Transit plan. Independent Transportation Trust Project development and environ- voted unanimously April 24 to ment studies are underway now. recommend to county leadership A transit-oriented development that $2.6 million in surtax funds along the South Miami Transitway be spent for a park-and-ride facil- is on the drawing boards for down- ity at Southwest 216th Street and town Homestead. A public/private 112th Avenue. venture, the 250,000-square-foot The trust is responsible for over- mixed-use development is to seeing funds from the half-penny include more than 40,000 square sales tax voters approved in 2002 feet of retail and dining space, a for transit improvements. 65,000-square-foot family enter- The allocation will help sup- tainment center with 10 movie port the Florida Department of screens and 14 lanes of bowling, Transportation’s plans to buy a 1,000-space parking garage, a and rehabilitate an existing transit station and the city’s new park-and-ride lot to serve the Homestead Trolley hub. newly christened South Miami The state transportation de- Transitway (formerly the South partment is also planning bike Dade Busway), which runs from and pedestrian improvements on the Dadeland South Metrorail Southwest 200th Street to provide Station to Homestead and Florida to access to the South Miami City. The project’s total cost is A county transit system bus travels north on what was until recently called the South Dade Busway. Transitway, as well as the addition $5.2 million, according to trust of pedestrian-friendly crossings documents. from the trust, “should they are required.” of transportation – Metrorail at at major intersections along the The agreement also allows become available, so long as no The park-and-ride facility is grade, bus rapid transit, trolley south US 1 corridor, departmental additional funds to be allocated additional county matching funds intended to serve whatever mode or other means – is eventually documents said. Multi-use West Dade transit terminal to open by year’s end By Camila Cepero malls and Florida International Dade and Downtown by way Transportation will fund 100% of just west of the Florida’s Turn- University. of the express bus service, Mr. the planning and design develop- pike in Miami-Dade County. The Miami-Dade Expressway In addition to supporting the Diaferia said. ment and share the construction Project elements include 849 Authority moves forward, on express bus service, the facility The SR 836 project is to in- cost with Miami-Dade Transit. long-term parking spaces and 20 time and on budget, with con- will provide a terminus or stop for clude a 12-foot wide shoulder Once construction is done, the short-term parking spaces, 12 bus struction of a multi-use transit several local bus routes serving that will allow for a signalized facility will be operated and bays and 10 bus layover bays, a terminal in West Dade, set to the Dolphin Mall and the cities of right-of-way for the bus service. maintained by the Miami-Dade transit hub with passenger wait- open by year’s end. Sweetwater and Doral, as well as “The point of this park and ride County Department of Transpor- ing areas and accommodation for The Expressway Authority serving potential future east-west station is... to facilitate people tation and Public Works retail, a drivers’ break lounge, is designing and building the commuter rail on the CSX line. not having to use their cars,” Mr. The facility is on about 15 landscaping, signage, fencing, Dolphin Station Park and Ride One goal is for the facility to Diaferia said. acres of publicly owned land and lighting, and “Kiss–and- Transit Terminal Facility in be a “connection” between West The Florida Department of north of Northwest 12th Street, Ride” drop off areas. partnership with the Miami- Dade County Department of Transportation and Public Works and the Florida Department of Transportation, District Six. A groundbreaking for the Dolphin Station Park and Ride was held in January. Crews are now working on clearing and grubbing of the project site and have commenced the embankment for the construc- tion of the parking lot and the building. The project is on time and on budget, said Claudio Diaferia, assistant director of engineering. Currently, the crew “is essen- tially building a parking lot,” he said. The facility is to be open by December. According to a Miami-Dade Expressway Authority fact sheet, the facility is expected to enhance mobility and support multimodal modes of transportation. The facility will serve as a tran- sit hub for Miami-Dade County’s SR 836/Dolphin Expressway Express Bus Service as well as the other planned routes and east-west commuter rail service sought for the future. This transit terminal is in- tended to provide a commute alternative for potential transit riders from Doral, Sweetwater and other residential areas of West Dade to major employment areas such as Miami Internation- al Airport, the Health District, Downtown and Brickell. It is also intended to provide easier transfer for those in re- verse commute from the east to job-rich areas such as Doral, the Dolphin and International 16 MIAMI TODAY TRANSPORTATION WEEK OF THURSDAY, MAY 4, 2017 County pumps $45 million into truck fuel system it rejected By Susan Danseyar An April 17 letter from a com- Commissioner Joe Martinez pany to the county’s division of asked Ms. Hudak why the contract Miami-Dade commissioners fleet management was included – to buy 104 hybrid garbage trucks agreed Tuesday to spend $45.76 with the resolution, stating Parker – was for three years. “You’ve tried million on diesel garbage trucks Hannifin Corp. has “now decided it to do a three-year financing plan,” and asked Deputy Mayor Alina will no longer produce or market” he said. Hudak to come back in a year for its hydraulic hybrid system but will Ms. Hudak said the department an update on the contract. continue to employ a small group to can shift off this contract if “we Daniella Levine Cava said this support the fleet in the field. want to buy hybrid trucks.” The is a purchase of regular diesel The increased spending is for two only reason to have the three years garbage trucks. “Every possible bulldozers, one front-end loader is to place the order for conventional way to find hybrid trucks was and 29 hybrid garbage trucks in diesel garbage trucks as soon as made,” she said. “I sympathize fiscal 2016-2017; one backhoe, two possible. with the (department of solid waste ‘Every possible way bulldozers, one small bulldozer, one The department can “We’d be happy to come back management’s) predicament. I’m front-end loader, two excavators, before (the commission) in a year,” just asking that the department to find hybrid trucks one grader and 46 hybrid garbage shift off this contract if Ms. Hudak said. minimize buying these.” was made.... I’m trucks in fiscal 2017-2018; and two ‘we want to buy hybrid The pool for off-road, landfill Ms. Hudak said Tuesday that just asking that the water tankers and 29 hybrid garbage trucks.... We’d be and heavy equipment expires April 69% of the solid waste fleet is over trucks in fiscal 2018-2019. 30, 2019, and has $91.705 million. 11 years old; the department has department minimize To address the department’s im- happy to come back... in Ms. Hudak said the resolution isn’t a replacement schedule and will buying these.’ mediate needs, Ms. Hudak recom- a year.’ asking for extra funding but is review what becomes available on Daniella Cava Levine mended the funding because there’s Alina Hudak requesting authorization to apply the market; and will try to minimize a critical need. The department’s the portion of previously approved buying diesel trucks. She said the heavy equipment buying schedule $52.442 million slated for hybrid department is totally committed to available, the county will consider may be subject to further change which is in the negotiation phase garbage trucks toward purchasing buying hybrid garbage trucks and, a purchase instead of conventional upon awarding of a contract for the as other viable fuel alternative the conventional garbage trucks should the technology become diesel gas trucks. compressed natural gas program, technologies become available. instead. Doral joins Gables in quest for transportation planning seat By Catherine Lackner this opportunity,” Mr. Bermudez said. The City of Doral has mounted a Coral Gables has documentation campaign for a seat on the Miami- from the Census Bureau website Dade Transportation Planning that its population is 51,117, said Organization (TPO), the body Craig Leen, the city’s attorney. charged with establishing trans- But Miami-Dade County has said portation priorities for the county. it wants a special census, also Coral Gables has wanted a seat called an inter-decennial census, there for some time. that will cost more than $1 million “In our case, we provided infor- to conduct and will take nine to 10 mation to the county that we are months, he said. “It’s so expensive closer to 56,000 residents than to that it is a barrier to entry.” 50,000,” the population floor that In addition to its population, must be reached before a seat is “Coral Gables is right in the allocated, said Doral Mayor Juan middle of Miami-Dade County,” Carlos Bermudez. “We have docu- with multiple entrances and exits, mentation showing that number so cut-through traffic is a major from the Census Bureau’s most problem, Mr. Leen said. “I don’t recent 2015 estimate.” think it’s even a question that we Doral’s county commissioner, should have a seat on the TPO. Jose “Pepe” Diaz, has been very “It’s our position that the county supportive of the effort, Mr. Ber- should accept some other method mudez said. “We’d like to get a or sampling that is statistically reli- seat sooner than later.” able, and we’ve made that request,” He met with Mr. Diaz and is Mr. Leen said. under the impression that the item “If Doral is placed on the TPO, has been placed on the TPO’s May we should be there, too,” he said. 18 agenda, which hasn’t yet been “It’s not right, and we are signifi- Photo by Cristina Sullivan released. “It’s our hope to be given cantly harmed by not being there.” Mayor Juan Carlos Bermudez wants Doral to have a seat on the Transportation Planning Organization. Beach aims to add eight electric car charging sites in summer By Katya Maruri Collins Avenue). listed on a charging station to ■Twelfth Street Garage, 512 activate a charging session and In an effort to alleviate range Twelfth St. (Twelfth Street and charge a car. anxiety for electric car owners, Drexel Avenue). Pricing can vary from 39 cents the City of Miami Beach in col- ■Anchor Garage, 1557 Wash- to 49 cents per kilowatt-hour for laboration with Blink Network ington Ave. Blink members and guests. It LLC plans to install a minimum ■17th Street Garage, 640 17th can take up to 10 hours to fully of two electric vehicle car St. (17th Street and Convention charge an electric vehicle based charging stations within eight Center Drive). on its size and model. municipal garages in the city. ■42nd Street Garage, 400 W “Our overall experience with In 2013, the city initiated its 42nd St. the City of Miami Beach has pilot program for electric ve- ■City Hall Garage, 1755 been very positive,” said Ira hicle charging by placing two Meridian Ave. Feintuch, chief operating of- stations that serve four parking ■Penn Garage, 1661 Penn- ficer of Car Charging Group spaces at a parking garage on sylvania Ave. (adjacent to New Inc. “There has been continued 13th Street and Collins Avenue. World Symphony). demand for EV charging sta- As a result of this experimen- ■Sunset Garage, 1900 Bay tions in Miami Beach, which tal program, Blink Network Road. we anticipate will continue to Once the stations within each and the city decided to move Blink Network is to serve four parking spots each in eight city garages. grow with electric car sales.” forward with their plans and garage are installed, guests can “The goal,” Mr. Frances completed a contract in De- ago to discuss the details about install, operate and maintain the use the website’s BlinkMap or said, “is to get the stations up cember to install and operate the follow-up garages,” said equipment.” “Blink” Mobile app to locate and running before the end of more charging stations within Saul Frances, Miami Beach The charging stations, which and check the real-time status summer or sooner.” municipal garages in Miami parking director. “Basically, would serve four parking spaces of the stations, and use the Blink Beach. we would provide the electrical in each garage, are to be at: Mobile app, an activated Blink “We had a kick-off meeting service and locations for the sta- ■Seventh Street Garage, 210 Incard, EZ Chargecard, guest Details: www.blinknetwork. with Blink Network two months tions and Blink Network would Seventh St. (Seventh Street and code or call the 800 number com/. 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Photo by John Charles Robbins City dockage at Fort Dallas Park next door to the Knight Center and the attached Hyatt could be in play. Prime riverfront’s rebirth at stake in city’s contract talks with Hyatt By John Charles Robbins city and Hyatt. The new deal would Management, said the renegotiated require Hyatt to redevelop the site. lease calls for a master plan from The James L. Knight Convention Center and the Hyatt Regency hotel. Redevelopment of the city-owned Whatever happens at the site will Hyatt, to be approved by the city. James L. Knight Convention Center likely have to be approved by city The new deal could also include the to include the convention center, “We put in capital for repairs … and attached neighboring hotel at voters, because it would be commit- neighboring park, he said. amend the parking agreement, and why didn’t we do it?” Mr. Carollo 400 SE Second Ave. could see a ting public waterfront property to a The city owns Fort Dallas Park require Hyatt to redevelop the site. asked over and over, with no answer rebirth of a prime waterfront site in long-term use, triggering a required next door at 60-64 SE Fourth St. The Knight Center has 34 meet- provided. the heart of downtown Miami. referendum. Two buildings occupy the site ing rooms, including a 444-seat Mr. Rotenberg said from Hyatt’s That’s the feeling of city com- The value and potential of the site on the north bank of the river auditorium, a 117-seat lecture hall, perspective there was more than one missioners who voiced approval of are enormous. sandwiched between the hotel- a 4,650-seat theater and is connected major repair. administrative staff’s continuing ne- “It’s a tremendous asset,” said convention center and the county’s to the Hyatt Regency Miami offer- Mr. Carollo asked if a lack of gotiations for a new long-term lease Mr. Russell. “If it’s razed and we Riverwalk Metromover station. ing more than 600 hotel rooms and communication contributed to these of the high-profile property, adjacent start from scratch, we have a blank They include a gutted and dilapi- additional meeting space. disputes. to a city park and city dockage on canvas … I agree that an ongoing dated former restaurant and The Commissioners agreed the prop- Mr. Rotenberg responded that the the Miami River. maintenance agreement is needed, Flagler Worker’s House, also known erty has seen better days and is last decade with Hyatt has been “a Commissioner Ken Russell called but the real story is, what do we want as Palm Cottage, the last known deteriorated. bumpy road.” the area a “tremendous place” on to do with this asset going forward?” building in Miami directly associated At the April 27 meeting, com- Mr. Russell said he met with the river with next door access to The convention center and hotel with railroad magnate and developer missioners also discussed disputes Hyatt representatives and explained the Metromover and historic Fort were considered a “money pit” by Henry M. Flagler. between the city and Hyatt over the company wants to manage the Dallas Park. city officials for years. It wasn’t that For many years, a seafood res- maintenance and repairs. convention center, along with the Redevelopment of that entire long ago that the city was consider- taurant, Bijan’s, operated from the Commissioners asked if there hotel, but it wants a longer commit- stretch, with revived water taxi ing selling the entire property, which commercial building under a lease was a settlement of a lawsuit over ment before redeveloping the site. service, could see the area become includes the James L. Knight Center, with the city. Litigation and allega- the items. Mr. Rotenberg said there Commissioner Francis Suarez a hub of activity downtown, said the attached Hyatt Regency hotel, tions of unpaid rent ensued and the is no lawsuit; however, the city has said the city is at a crossroads with Mr. Russell. and a 1,450-space Knight Center eatery eventually shut down. worked out a settlement with Hyatt a very valuable asset. He said in its There was no vote; a formal reso- parking garage that is the base of For the most part, the waterfront to cover disputed costs associated heyday the property was beautiful, lution may be presented this month. the privately-owned Miami Tower site has been blocked off and forgot- with repairs. but that’s not the case today. And he On April 27, commissioners dis- across the street. ten for several years. Commissioner Frank Carollo said the off-site parking, in another cussed a proposed memorandum of Mr. Russell wondered why there A background memo on the mentioned several times his recol- building, is dysfunctional. understanding to be executed by the isn’t a master plan for the site, includ- ongoing negotiations says the city lection that commissioners had “If it is redeveloped, it should city manager between the city and ing the park. and Hyatt desire a restated lease approved money for repairs, and he have its own parking facility,” said Hyatt Equities LLC to negotiate an Daniel Rotenberg, head of the that will extend the term to total 99 asked repeatedly why the work was Mr. Suarez of the hotel and conven- amended land lease between the Department of Real Estate and Asset years, expand the leased premises never done. tion center. Miami seeks firms to design flex park at Marine Stadium By John Charles Robbins to the city commission in October. According to the RFQ, the city is seeking surrounding areas present a rare and exciting The City of Miami owns much of the island an experienced consulting firm for a full range opportunity for the City to support the revival The City of Miami is due to get formal and has already spent millions of dollars to of urban design, landscape architecture and of a landmark and establish a new cultural qualifications for urban design, landscape outfit the flex park site to host the Miami engineering services to create a conceptual center,” says the RFQ. architecture and engineering services for the International Boat Show. plan and schematic design for “a world-class Beyond the stadium restoration, projects so-called flex park on Virginia Key by June City commissioners approved spending waterfront park … with a historic regional under way or under consideration on the 14. It requested them Friday. more than $20 million to create the flex park significance at Virginia Key.” island include: It’s a step closer to a solid plan for regular – from a new hard surface to electric connec- The overall goal is to enact the Virginia nFinding a new operator for Rickenbacker use of the long neglected and underutilized tions and acres of elaborate tents – with its Key Master Plan, adopted July 22, 2010, Marina and Marine Stadium Marina. parking lot south of the idled Miami Marine first use being the 2016 boat show. says the RFQ. nBuilding a new seawall, dock and Stadium. The boat show organization has a year- “Through a creative and imaginative kayak launch on the northeast area of the The Department of Procurement has to-year license with the city to use the site. design of the flexible public open space, the island, at the old Jimbo’s site, referred scheduled a voluntary pre-proposal confer- Allowing the boat show on the land has proposer shall consider passive recreation, to in an application for a state grant as a ence and site visit at 10 a.m. May 16 at the been controversial and led to litigation with family and public gatherings, green and in- nature center. flexible space adjacent to the stadium at 3501 neighboring Key Biscayne, with municipal trospective space for emotional and physical nCreate a new beach pavilion at Historic Rickenbacker Causeway. leaders there worried about overuse and de- well-being, as well as providing full access Virginia Key Beach Park. A company submit- The flex park is one of several projects be- velopment further restricting the causeway, to Miami’s pristine waterfront, while sup- ted an unsolicited proposal to the beach park ing considered or already under way on the the only access to the mainland. porting opportunities for special event use,” trust board recently. The pavilion is proposed barrier island, including what some would Discussions of other possible uses of the the RFQ says. as event space for weddings and other ser- consider the main event: the restoration and flex park space have divided city commis- The proposer must understand the inter- vices. The city anticipates a solicitation for reopening of the waterfront stadium. sioners, the fledgling Virginia Key Advisory connectedness of natural resources, parks other similar proposals. Any final decision City staff shared the issue date of the re- Board and residents. and open spaces, and focus on sustainable may have to be approved by city voters. quest for qualifications (RFQ) April 25 with The open space is a 15-acre site along the features. A traffic analysis and parking -as Also at the April 25 advisory board meet- the Virginia Key Advisory Board, which was historic large marine basin. sessment must also evaluate existing traffic ing, members elected Joe Rasco chairman consulted on the RFQ. In addition to the boat show, the site has conditions, and impacts of future park space after Greg Bush resigned. Annie Perez, director of procurement, said hosted participant-based events consisting and special event uses. The board also welcomed newly-appointed a committee will be set up to evaluate the of rowing, paddle boarding, half marathon, “The City’s mission and goal is to com- member Peter Ehrlich. Mr. Ehrlich is a prop- proposals and asked the board to appoint one triathlon, and dragon boat racing. pletely re-energize the Virginia Key area erty owner and community activist from the of its own to the committee. Gary Milano, In its prime, the marine stadium played host through guided decisions which consider Upper East Side, appointed by the Urban the board’s new vice chairman, will serve. to music concerts and high-speed boat races. public access and use, historic preservation, Environment League, with city commission- Ms. Perez said if everything goes as The city closed the unique concrete facility parkland use, design integrity, conservation ers ratifying his appointment. planned, she hopes to recommend a contract in 1992 in the wake of Hurricane Andrew. and financial viability. A Flex Park and the Mr. Bush was the former league appointee. 18 MIAMI TODAY WEEK OF THURSDAY, MAY 4, 2017 Arts & Entertainment

MODELS OF PRESERVATION: DADE HERITAGE TRUST

thur.5.4 DEAR 33020: THE ART & CULTURE CENTER/HOLLYWOOD

MORE IS MORE: THE WOLFSONIANI-FIU MADE AT PAMM: THE PÉREZ ART MUSEUM MIAMI

art practice of Aboriginal Australia, with subject matter ranging from meets. 9:30 a.m. Stephen P. Clark Center, 111 NW First St., Second Floor art Commission Chambers, Miami. Details: (305) 375-1293. DEAR 33020: The Art and Culture Center/Hollywood presents “Dear remote celestial bodies and the native bush plum’s tiny flowers to 33020,” an ongoing collaborative project between Connecticut based venerable crafts traditions and women’s ceremonies. Exhibits through BUILDING SAFER NEIGHBORHOODS: The Building Safer artist Margaret Roleke and Broward-based artist and curator Lisa Rockford. May 7. Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum, 10975 SW 17th St., Tamiami. Neighborhoods Subcommittee meets. 1:30-4 p.m. Stephen P. Clark 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Art and Culture Center/Hollywood, 1650 Harrison St., Details: https://thefrost.fiu.edu/. Center, 111 NW First St., Second Floor Commission Chambers, Miami. Hollywood. Details: artandculturecenter.org/. MORE IS MORE: The Wolfsonian-FIU presents “More is More,” which Details: (305) 375-1293. MODELS OF PRESERVATION: Dade Heritage Trust presents “Models of will exhibit tapestries with batik-inspired patterns by Christie van der CODE ENFORCEMENT: The Code Enforcement Board meets. 5 p.m. Preservation,” an exhibition of architectural models of historic buildings in Haak. Exhibits through June 11.Wolfsonian-FIU, 1001 Washington Ave., Miami City Hall, Commission Chambers, 3500 Pan American Dr., Coconut Miami produced by Miami-Dade College School of Architecture students. Miami Beach. Details: www.wolfsonian.org/. Grove. Details: (305) 416-2037. Noon. Dade Heritage Trust, 190 SE 12th Terrace, Miami. Details: http:// LOST AND FOUND: The Pérez Art Museum Miami presents “Lost and FIRE FIGHTERS AND POLICE OFFICERS: The Fire Fighters and Police dadeheritagetrust.org/. Found,” which combines the archival tendencies of conceptual art with Officers Retirement Trust meets. 8:30 a.m. Fire Fighters & Police Retirement an emphasis on psychologically charged subjects, from war memorials Trust, 1895 SW Third Ave., Miami. Details: (305) 858-6006. business to paranormal phenomena. Exhibits through June 4. Pérez Art Museum SUNSHINE MEETING: Two or more commissioners of the City of FROM RUSSIA WITH BUSINESS: The Russian American Chamber of Miami, 1103 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. Details: www.pamm.org/. Miami will be attending a panel discussion hosted by the Downtown South Florida hosts its from Russia with business networker. 5-8 p.m. The UNCONSCIOUS THOUGHTS ANIMATE THE WORLD: The Lowe Art Neighborhood Alliance regarding the impact of the media on the Village at Gulfstream Park, 900 Silks Run # 1740, Hallandale. Details: Museum presents “Unconscious Thoughts Animate the World,” which will development of Downtown Miami. 6:30 p.m. Miami Dade College, [email protected]. include multimedia works by many of Cuba’s foremost women artists from Wolfson Campus, Auditorium Room 1261, 300 NE Second Ave., Miami. DEVELOPING LEADERS: NAIOP South Florida hosts its developing the 1960s to the present. Exhibits through May 7. Lowe Art Museum, 1301 Details: (305) 250-5420. leaders’ networker. 5-7 p.m. American Social Bar, 690 SW First Ct., Miami. Stanford Dr., Coral Gables. Details: www6.miami.edu/lowe/. Details: www.naiopsfl.org/Events. MODERN DUTCH DESIGN: The Wolfsonian-FIU presents “Modern special events Dutch Design,” which draws from the museum’s extensive collection ULTIMATE MIAMI: Magic City Casino hosts its ultimate Miami children of Dutch furniture, decorative arts, design drawings, posters and comedian qualifiers for the chance to compete for a cash prize of MADE AT PAMM: The Pérez Art Museum Miami hosts its Made at PAMM bookbindings in order to examine the evolution of design in the $5,000 while sharing the stage with nationally recognized performers. art-making session led by museum teaching artists. Guests can sit in the Netherlands. Exhibits through June 11. Wolfsonian-FIU, 1001 7 p.m. Magic City Casino, 450 NW 37th Ave., Miami. Details: www. galleries within the museum and create pieces of art inspired by works Washington Ave., Miami Beach. Details: (305) 531-1001 or http://www. theultimatemiami.com. on view. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Pérez Art Museum Miami, 1103 Biscayne Blvd., wolfsonian.org/. MIAMI SPORTFISH TOURNAMENT: The Miami Sportfish Tournament Miami. Free. Details: http://www.pamm.org/. hosts its 34th annual tournament, featuring inshore and offshore outdoors divisions with major cash prizes in several different fishing categories. dining out YOGA AT PEACOCK PARK: The Coconut Grove BID and Dharma Studio Some of the species involved include billfish, dolphin, tuna, wahoo, SAVOR BRICKELL: Brickell Living hosts savor Brickell as part of Brickell host its yoga class at Peacock Park. All participants must sign a waiver cobia and mutton snapper. Times vary. Miami Beach Arena, 653 restaurant week. Guests can sample different types of foods paired with and should bring their own yoga mat, water and towel. Classes are Washington Ave., Miami Beach. Details: www.miamisportfish.com. beer, wine and cocktails. 6-10 p.m. W Miami, 485 Brickell Ave., Miami. Vinyasa-based and feature a flowing energetic style, including breath- Details: https://www.savorbrickell.eventbrite.com. work, meditation and relaxation. 6-7. Peacock Park, 2820 McFarlane Rd., LAW DAY PANEL: HistoryMiami Museum hosts its law day panel Coconut Grove. Details: https://www.coconutgrove.com/. discussion presented by the museum’s 11th Judicial Circuit Historical exhibits Society. The panel discussion will focus on topics such as citizenship MARKING THE INFINITE: The Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum public meetings rights and equal protection. 6 p.m. HistoryMiami Museum, 101 W presents “Marking the Infinite,” which explores the diverse contemporary CHAIRMAN’S POLICY COUNCIL: The Chairman’s Policy Council Flagler St., Miami. Details: (305) 375-1492 or www.historymiami.org/. WEEK OF THURSDAY,THURSDAY, MARCH MAY 4, 20175, 2015 MIAMIMIAMI TODAY TODAY 1919 Guide – Week of 5.4.17

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art dining out and more. Times vary. Bayfront Park Amphitheatre, 301 N Biscayne. VACATIONLAND: Art Bastion Gallery presents its latest exhibition TACO EATING CONTEST: Bodega South Beach hosts its second an- Blvd. Details: (305) 358-7550 or http://www.rollingloud.com/. “Vacationland,” which features paintings by Jen Wink Hays. 11 a.m.-6 nual Cinco de Mayo taco eating contest. 5-7 p.m. Bodega Taqueria p.m. Art Bastion Gallery, 2085 NW Second Ave., Suite #104, Wynwood y Tequila, 1220 16th St., Miami Beach. Details: www.bodegasouth- public meetings Art District. Details: (305) 509-8338 or http://www.artbastion.com/. beach.com/. CIVILIAN INVESTIGATIVE PANEL: The Civilian Investigative Panel meets. 2 p.m. Civilian Investigative Panel Office, 970 SW First St., ARTIST PANEL DISCUSSION: Vizcaya Museum & Gardens presents CINCO DE MAYO BLOCK PARTY: Lime Fresh Mexican Grill hosts its #305, Miami. Details: (305) 960-4952. its artist panel discussion focused on its latest exhibition “Lost Spaces Cinco de Mayo block party featuring live DJs, face painters, balloon & Stories of Vizcaya,” which explores what it means for artists to cre- artists and $2 Corona specials. 5-10 p.m. Lime Fresh Mexican Grill, special events ate new works in historic spaces and how the museum engages con- 8484 NW 36th St., Doral. Details: www.limefreshmexicangrill.com/. FRIDAY NIGHT KARAOKE: Schnebly Redland’s Winery & Brewery temporary artists to help tell its story. 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Vizcaya TEQUILA + MEZCAL TASTING: Drinkhouse Fire & Ice hosts its tequila Museum & Gardens, 3251 S Miami Ave., Miami. Details: vizcaya.org/. hosts its Friday night karaoke happy hour with live entertainment and mezcal tasting. 7-8:30 p.m. Drinkhouse Fire & Ice, 1672 Collins and a tropical wine tasting. 7-11 p.m. Schnebly Redland’s Winery & JORGE FORNES: The Miami Hispanic Cultural Arts Center presents Ave., Miami Beach. Details: (305) 534-2423 or http://sobefireice.com/. Brewery, 30205 SW 217th Ave., Homestead. Details: https://www. abstract works and pen drawings by Jorge Fornes. 8-9:30 p.m. Miami schneblywinery.com/. Hispanic Cultural Arts Center, 111 SW Fifth Ave., Miami. Details: (786) film 747-1877 or https://www.miamihispanicculturalartscenter.org/. NORMAN: The Tower Theaters screens “Norman: The Moderate Rise CINCO DE MAYO: Mary Brickell Village hosts its Cinco de Mayo and Tragic Fall of a New York Fixer,” which tells of a man who lives a celebration, which will include food, drinks, live music, a DJ and a books lonely life in New York City as he dreams up financial schemes that fashion show featuring the latest fashions from Mary Brickell Village’s BURNT SHADOWS: The Wolfsonian-FIU hosts its book club discus- never come to fruition. Times vary. Tower Theater, 1508 SW Eighth St., boutiques and shops. 6-10 p.m. Mary Brickell Village, 901 S Miami sion of Kamila Shamsie's expansive wartime drama “Burnt Shadows.” Miami. Details: (305) 642-1264. Ave., Suite 206, Miami. Details: www.marybrickellvillage.com/. 7 p.m. Wolfsonian-FIU, 1001 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. Details: GLORY: The Tower Theaters screens “Glory,” which tells of a railroad CLIMAKAZE: FUNDarte presents “Climakaze,” which features a www.wolfsonian.org/. linesman who finds millions of dollars in cash on the train tracks. three-day transformative dialogue and performance platform that Times vary. Tower Theater, 1508 SW Eighth St., Miami. Details: (305) aims to explore the depths of what artistic practice means and looks business 642-1264. like in an unprecedented climatic reality. Times vary. Miami-Dade INN KEY AWARDS LUNCHEON: The Greater Miami & the Beaches Ho- County Auditorium, 2901 W Flagler St., Miami. Details: www.fund- TOUSSAINT LOUVERTURE: Ayiti Images screens “Toussaint Louver- tel Association hosts its annual inn key awards luncheon. 11 a.m. JW Mar- arte.us. ture,” which depicts Louverture’s experience during the Haitian Revo- riott Marquis, 255 Biscayne Boulevard Way, Miami. Details: gmbha.com. lution. 6:30. O Miami Shores, 9806 NE Second Ave., Miami Shores. theater Details: www.o-cinema.org/. children HARMONY: Vessels of G.O.L.D. presents "Harmony," an original EMPANADAS FIESTA: Taste Buds Kitchen hosts its empanadas fiesta music musical that addresses the importance of communication in individu- cooking class for kids. 10-11 a.m. Taste Buds Kitchen Miami West, 14740 ROLLING LOUD FESTIVAL: Bayfront Park presents the Rolling Loud als’ lives. 7:30 p.m. Seminole Theatre, 18 N Krome Ave., Homestead. SW 26th St., Tamiami. Details: http://tastebudskitchen.com/miamiwest. Festival featuring performances by Kendrick Lamar, Future, Lil Wayne Details: http://www.seminoletheatre.org/. 20 MIMIAMIAMI TODAYTODAY WEEKWEEK OF OF THURSDAY, THURSDAY, MARCH MAY 4, 5, 2017 2015 Arts & Entertainment BREW AT THE ZOO:Zoo Miami hosts its eighth annual brew at the zoo, SALTY & FRESH: EMERSON DORSCH where guests can sample brew and spirits from around the world and taste different foods. 7-11 p.m. Zoo Miami, 12400 SW 152nd St., Cutler Ridge. Details: http://www.newtimesbrewatthezoo.com/. film SWEPT AWAY: The Coral Gables Art Cinema screens “Swept Away,” which tells of a young soldier who is cast adrift on an island with his employer, a rich, self-centered woman who is used to having her own way. Cut off from society, he reverses their roles, stripping her of her pride and vanity and controlling her completely until she falls in love with him. 1:30 & 6:30 p.m. Coral Gables Art Cinema, 260 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables. Details: (786) 385-9689 or http://www.gablescinema.com/ or info@ gablescinema.com. BATTLE ROYAL: O Cinema screens “Battle Royal.” In the near future, the economy has collapsed, unemployment has soared and juvenile crime has exploded. Fearful of its nation’s youth, the Japanese government passes The BR Law where each year, a ninth grade class is sent to a remote island where they will be locked into exploding neck collars, given a random weapon and forced to hunt and kill each other until there is only one survivor left. 11:45 p.m. O Cinema Miami Beach, 500 71st St., Miami Beach. Details: (786) 207-1919 or www.o-cinema.org/. music HAROLD LÓPEZ-NUSSA TRIO: South Florida JAZZ presents a performance by the Harold López-Nussa Trio as part of its 25th anniversary celebration. 8 p.m. Rose & Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center, Nova Southeastern University campus, 3100 Ray Ferrero Jr. Blvd., Davie. Details: (954) 462-0222 or southfloridajazz.org. ALL-STAR TRIBUTE:Hialeah Park Racing & Casino presents its all-star musical tribute in honor of percussionist and vocalist Carlos Oliva. 9 p.m. Hialeah Park Racing & Casino, 2200 E Fourth Ave., Hialeah. Details: (305) 466-8002 or http://hialeahparkcasino.com/. sat.5.6Drips” inspired by Jackson Pollock. 2-4 p.m. Museum of Contemporary Art, art North Miami, 770 NE 125th St., North Miami. Details: (305) 893-6211 or BEETHOVENMANIA: The Miami Symphony Orchestra presents its final CURATOR’S TALK: Emerson Dorsch presents its curator’s talk about mocanomi.org/. concert of the season “Beethovenmania,” which will include performances Paula Wilson’s exhibit “Salty & Fresh.” Curators Tyler Emerson Dorsch and of Beethoven’s “Leonora Overture No. 3,” “Concerto for Piano and Orchestra” Felecia Chizuko Carlisle will share insights on Wilson’s practice and the FAMILY ART FESTIVAL: The South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center hosts and “Symphony No. 7.” 6 p.m. Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing historical narratives at play in her work. 1 p.m. Emerson Dorsch, 5900 NW its 11th annual all kids included family arts festival. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. South Arts, 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. Details: www.arshtcenter.org/. Second Ave., Little Haiti. Details: www.emersondorsch.com/. Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center, 10950 SW 211th St., Cutler Bay. Details: (786) 573-5300 or http://www.smdcac.org/. outdoors books DISCOVERING DESIGN: The Wolfsonian-FIU hosts its discovering design BRICKELL AVENUE WALKING TOUR: Dade Heritage Trust hosts its MAGICAL EYES: Jessica D’Agostini discusses her book “Magical session “Spring has Sprung.” Guests can create their own garden out of guided walking tour of the Brickell neighborhood north to the Miami Eyes,” which tells of a princess who must conceal her magical talents wet felt and participate in a story-time reading of Lois Ehlert's “Waiting for River. 10 a.m. Dade Heritage Trust, 190 SE 12th Terrace, Miami. Details: from everyone including her spiteful brother. 4 p.m. Books & Books, Wings.” Noon-3 p.m. The Wolfsonian, 1001 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. (305) 358-9572 or http://dadeheritagetrust.org/. 265 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables. Details: (305) 442-4408 or http://www. RSVP. Details: (305) 531-1001 or http://www.wolfsonian.org/. booksandbooks.com/. special events MEDITATION SAVED MY LIFE: Phakyab Rinpoche discusses his book dining out FUERZA FLAMENCA: The Fillmore presents “Fuerza Flamenca,” “Meditation Saved My Life,” which explores the great healing powers CRAWFISH & SHRIMP BOIL: All Angels Episcopal Church hosts its featuring Pepe Flores as he joins Ballet Flamenco La Rosa's company as of meditation via the author’s personal experience. 7:30 p.m. Books & second annual Louisiana crawfish and shrimp boil. 4-8 p.m. All Angels part of a collaborative dance performance. 8 p.m. The Fillmore Miami Books, 265 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables. Details: (305) 442-4408 or http:// Episcopal Church, 1801 Ludlam Dr., Miami Springs. Details: http://bit. Beach at Jackie Gleason Theater, 1700 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. www.booksandbooks.com/. ly/2psOvXc. Details: http://www.fillmoremb.com/. A TASTE OF HEAVEN CHOCOLATE TASTING:Patch of Heaven Gardens FORT LAUDERDALE AIRSHOW: This year’s Fort Lauderdale air show children & Cao Chocolates hosts its taste of heaven chocolate tasting, which will returns with demonstrations by the Canadian Armed Forces Snowbirds, CREATIVE ARTS 4 KIDS: The Museum of Contemporary Art, North Miami include a tour of the gardens followed by a sweet and savory meal paired a US Air Force F-16 Viper, US Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet, Marine Corps hosts its creative arts 4 kids class, which will include a large-scale floor with wine. 4-8 p.m. Patch of Heaven Gardens, 21900 SW 157th Ave., MV-22 Osprey and a Harrier Jump Jet. 9 a.m. 3110 E Sunrise Blvd., Fort painting activity for guests in honor of this month’s theme “Splashes and Aladdin City. Details: http://www.patchofheavengardens.com/. Lauderdale. Details: fortlauderdaleairshow.com/.

business CLAWS FOR KIDS: THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF MIAMI-DADE CLAWS FOR KIDS: The Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade hosts its claws for kids fundraising brunch. 11:30 a.m. Joe’s Stone Crab, 11 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. Details: https://bgcmia.org/events/claws-kids-2017/. children AROUND THE WORLD: Taste Buds Kitchen hosts its inside out cupcake baking class. 10-11 a.m. Taste Buds Kitchen Miami West, 14740 SW 26th St., Tamiami. Details: http://tastebudskitchen.com/miamiwest. dining out BRUNCH AT TAMARINA: Tamarina hosts its Sunday brunch, which will include a power juice bar, a raw bar, a complimentary mimosa, Bellini or Prosecco, and live music on the terrace. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Tamarina Restaurant, 600 Brickell Ave., Suite 125, Miami. Details: (305) 579-1888 or http://www. tamarinarestaurants.com/. film SEVEN BEAUTIES: The Coral Gables Art Cinema screens “Seven Beauties,” which tells of a low-level Sicilian thug who kills a man who disgraced his sister. 4 & 9 p.m. Coral Gables Art Cinema, 260 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables. Details: (786) 385-9689 or http://www.gablescinema.com/ or [email protected]. music SUNDAY SOUNDS: Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden presents a performance by the University of Miami Frost School of Music students as part of its Sunday sounds music series. 1 p.m. Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, 10901 Old Cutler Rd., Coral Gables. Details: http://www. fairchildgarden.org/. HERENCIA CUBANA II: The Florida Chamber Orchestra presents its Miami Beach. Details: http://themarketcompany.org/. sun.5.7featuring live reggae music performed by local artists. 2 p.m.-midnight. The “Herencia Cubana II,” concert in honor of Cuban classical music. 5-7 p.m. Wynwood Yard, The Lots at 54, 64 and 70 NW 29th St., Wynwood Art District. Miami-Dade County Auditorium, 2901 W Flagler St., Miami. Details: Details: http://www.thewynwoodyard.com/. https://www.miamidadecountyauditorium.org/. special events JEWISH FOOD WALKING TOUR: The Jewish Museum of Florida – FIU WOOFSTOCK: The Barnacle Historic State Park hosts Woofstock. outdoors hosts its Jewish food walking tour, which showcases the history and flavors Guests can participate in a pet/owner look-alike contest, view a K-9 officer LINCOLN ROAD FARMERS MARKET: The Market Company hosts its of the SoFi neighborhood and its Jewish-owned restaurants, past and demonstration and listen to live music and more. All dogs must be well Lincoln Road farmers market featuring Florida-grown produce, prepared present. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Jewish Museum of Florida – FIU, 301 Washington behaved and on a hand-held leash that does not exceed six feet in length. foods, seasonal fruits, vegetables, meats, beverages and more. 9 a.m.- Ave., Miami Beach. Details: https://jmof.fiu.edu/. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. The Barnacle Historic State Park, 3485 Main Hwy., Coconut 6 p.m. Along Lincoln Road between Washington and Meridian Avenues, REGGAE SUNDAYS: The Wynwood Yard hosts its reggae Sunday’s Grove. Details: www.thebarnacle.org. WEEK OF THURSDAY,THURSDAY, MARCH MAY 4, 20175, 2015 MIAMIMIAMI TODAY TODAY 2121 Guide – Week of 5.4.17

art INSIDE OUT: THE PÉREZ ART MUSEUM MIAMI I SAVED MY BELLY DANCER: The Pérez Art Museum Miami presents “I Saved My Belly Dancer,” which depicts a hypnotic allegory of Egypt’s cultural heritage and the shifting perceptions of the position of women in the region. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Pérez Art Museum Miami, 1103 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. Free. Details: http://www.pamm.org/. SEEING: The Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science presents “Seeing: What Are You Looking At,” which examines biological and technological sight with interactive artworks that examine the limits of machine recognition and the latest innovations in sight enhancement. 11 a.m. Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science, 1101 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. Details: (305) 646-4209 or http://www.frostscience.org/ exhibition/seeing/. INSIDE OUT: The Pérez Art Museum Miami presents “Inside|Out,” a program funded by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation that brings high-quality reproductions of works from PAMM’s permanent collection to communities throughout Miami-Dade County. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Pérez Art Museum Miami, 1103 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. Details: www.pamm.org/. books SIFTING THROUGH THE ASHES: Robert Miller and Bruce Gendelman discuss their book “Sifting Through Ashes.” In August 2015, Robert Miller and Bruce Gendelman toured sites of the Holocaust's atrocities. Led by the former special envoy to combat and monitor anti-Semitism and a Catholic priest, and accompanied by survivors of the Holocaust, they met witnesses, deniers and ghosts of their ancestors. 8 p.m. Books & Books, 265 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables. Details: (305) 442-4408 or http://www. booksandbooks.com/. children MINI MONDAY’S: Miami Children’s Museum hosts its mini Monday’s 1930s Rome at the height of the fascist regime.mon.5.8 6:30 p.m. Coral Gables Art Commission Chambers, Miami. Details: (305) 375-1293. session, which will include a puppet show, story time, a painting class and Cinema, 260 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables. Details: (786) 385-9689 or http:// more. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Miami Children’s Museum, 980 MacArthur Cswy., COMMUNITY ADVISORY: The Community Advisory Board meets. 5 www.gablescinema.com/ or [email protected]. Watson Island. Details: http://www.miamichildrensmuseum.org/. p.m. Miami Riverside Center, 10th Floor S Conference Room, 444 SW THE SEDUCTION OF MIMI: The Coral Gables Art Cinema screens “The Second Ave., Miami. Details: (305) 416-1005. dining out Seduction of Mimi,” which tells of a man who abandons his family to escape SHENANDOAH NEIGHBORHOOD: The Miami Shenandoah TACOS Y CHELAS: Toro Toro hosts its tacos y chelas bottomless to Milan where he falls in love with a hippy radical and is pulled into the far Neighborhood Association meets. 7 p.m. Shenandoah Park Recreation, brunch with tacos and unlimited beer. 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Toro Toro, left of a political struggle he hardly understands. 9 p.m. Coral Gables Art 1800 SW 21st Ave., Shenandoah. Details: (305) 979-5234. InterContinental Miami, 100 Chopin Plaza, Miami. Details: http://www. Cinema, 260 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables. Details: (786) 385-9689 or http:// torotoromiami.com/. www.gablescinema.com/ or [email protected]. special events FROST SCIENCE OPENING DAY: The Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of film public meetings Science hosts its grand opening with new exhibitions, a Frost planetarium show LOVE AND ANARCHY: The Coral Gables Art Cinema screens “Love and HOUSING AND SOCIAL SERICES: The Housing and Social Services Committee and more. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science, 1101 Anarchy,” which tells of two female prostitutes in an elegant brothel in meets. 9:30 a.m.-Noon. Stephen P. Clark Center, 111 NW First St., Second Floor Biscayne Blvd., Miami. Details: (305) 646-4209 or http://www.frostscience.org/.

DREAM CITY STUDIO: THE CORAL GABLES MUSEUM children DREAM CITY STUDIO: The Coral Gables Museum presents its children’s interactive exhibit “Dream City Studio.” Guests can discover how cities are created, explore building materials, construct with building blocks, design a skyscraper or read a book in the museum’s book nook. Noon-6 p.m. Coral Gables Museum, 285 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables. Details: http:// coralgablesmuseum.org/. dining out FOOD TRUCK RALLY: Haulover Park hosts its food truck rally featuring music, various types of food, bounce houses and more. 5-10 p.m. Haulover Park, 10800 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. Details: www.miamifoodtrucksevents.com. HAPPY HOUR ON THE PATIO: Providores and Publicans hosts its happy hour on the patio. 5-8 p.m. Providores & Publicans, 141 SW Seventh St., Miami. Details: http://bit.ly/2peiNKl. public meetings INFRASTRUCTURE & UTILITIES: The Infrastructure and Utilities Committee meets. 9:30 a.m.-Noon. Stephen P. Clark Center, 111 NW First St., Second Floor Commission Chambers, Miami. Details: (305) 375-1293. GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS: The Government Operations Committee meets. 1:30-4 p.m. Stephen P. Clark Center, 111 NW First St., Second Floor Commission Chambers, Miami. Details: (305) 375- 1293. ART IN PUBLIC PLACES: The Art in Public Places Trust meets. 12:30- 2 p.m. Stephen P. Clark Center, 111 NW First St., Sixth Floor, Miami. Details: (305) 375-5436. CODE ENFORCEMENT: The Code Enforcement Board meets. 9 a.m. Miami City Hall, Commission Chambers, 3500 Pan American Dr., Coconut Grove. Details: (305) 416-2037. COMMMUNITY ADVISORY BOARD: The Community Advisory Board meets. 5 p.m. Miami Riverside Center,10th Floor Main Conference Room, 444 SW Second Ave., Miami. Details: (305) 416-1005. WATERFRONT ADVISORY: The Waterfront Advisory Board meets. 6:30 p.m. Miami City Hall, Commission Chambers, 3500 Pan American art tue.5.9 Dr., Coconut Grove. Details: (305) 416-2037. www.coralgablesmuseum.org. PORTRAITS OF MIAMIANS: HistoryMiami Museum presents “Tropical WYNWOOD DESIGN REVIEW: The Wynwood Design Review Wildlife: Portraits of Miamian’s, 1991-1996,” which features photography books Committee meets. 11 a.m. 310 NW 26th St., #1, Wynwood Art District. by column contributor Brenda Ann Kenneally, archival materials related to THE DUDE DIET: Serena Wolf discusses her book “The Dude Diet,” which Details: (646) 739-4643. the Tropic Magazine’s “Tropical Wildlife” column and reflections by other showcases 125 healthy recipes for men. 8 p.m. Books & Books, 265 Aragon Ave., column contributors. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. HistoryMiami Museum, 101 W Flagler Coral Gables. Details: (305) 442-4408 or http://www.booksandbooks.com/. theater St., Miami. Details: (305) 375-1492 or www.historymiami.org/. THE KING AND I: The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing PLAN Z FOR MIAMI: The Coral Gables Museum presents “Plan Z for business Arts presents “The King and I,” which tells of an unconventional and Miami: Repurposing Rickenbacker Causeway to Rickenbacker Park.” The TRADE RESTRICTIONS AND ANTI-CORRUPTION LAWS: Hinshaw tempestuous relationship that develops between the King of Siam exhibit will feature an interactive and informative community platform that & Culbertson LLP and the New York State Bar Association host its “Trade and Anna Leonowens, a British schoolteacher who the modernist King seeks to inspire city officials and residents to think more resourcefully about Restrictions and Anti-Corruption Laws: The Realities of Doing Business in Latin brings to Siam to teach his many wives and children. 8 p.m. Adrienne the untapped potential in existing urban landscapes. Noon-6 p.m. Coral America” seminar. 4-5:30 p.m. Four Seasons Hotel, 1435 Brickell Ave., Miami. Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. Gables Museum, 285 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables. Details: (305) 603- 8067 or Details: (312) 704-3050 or [email protected]. Details: www.arshtcenter.org/. 22 MIAMI TODAY WEEK OF THURSDAY, MAY 4, 2017 Arts & Entertainment Week of 5.4.17

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YES The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts and Larry Magid Entertainment present YES featuring a performance by Jon Anderson, Trevor Rabin and Rick Wakeman as part of its Live at Knight Series. 8 p.m. Oct. 14. Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. Details: (305) 949-6722 or www. arshtcenter.org/. HIGH ROLLERS CASINO NIGHT Easterseals South Florida hosts its second annual high rollers casino night with blackjack, craps, roulette, slot machines and mini-poker tournament tables. 6:30 p.m. Sept. 14. Jungle Island, Treetop Ballroom, 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail, Watson Island. Details: www.easterseals.com/southflorida/. THE LION GUARD Miami Children’s Museum presents its first-ever museum exhibit based on Disney Junior's hit series "The Lion Guard," which follows the adventures of Kion, the second- born cub of Simba and Nala, and his diverse group of friends as they unite to protect the Pride Lands. Jan 2018. Miami Children’s Museum, 980 MacArthur Causeway, Watson Island. Details: www.miamichildrensmuseum.org/. wed.5.10 FAC CONFERENCE & EXPOSITION art dining out The Florida Airports Council hosts its 48th annual conference and exposition. July 23-26. NEW SHAMANS/NOVOS XAMÃS: BRAZILIAN ARTISTS: The Rubell Family SUSHI CLASS: TK Oriental Fine Foods hosts its sushi class led by Chef Kenny Lowes Hotel, 1601 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. Details: www.floridaairports.org/. Collection presents “New Shamans/Novos Xamãs: Brazilian Artists,” which Tang. Guests will learn how to prepare and take home five different sushi rolls TRANSPLEX showcases installations, paintings, photographs and sculptures created by 12 while receiving hands-on instruction. 2-3:30 p.m. Bay Side Boat, 5255 Collins The Florida Department of Transportation hosts its TransPlex forum for transportation emerging and mid-career artists as they address universal environmental, social Ave., Miami Beach. Details: https://www.facebook.com/Sushi-Class-By-Kenny- professionals to learn and exchange ideas about transportation planning. This year’s and political concerns. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Rubell Family Collection, 95 NW 29th St., Tang-1339169826159667/. attendees will work in groups to brainstorm planning solutions for team challenges. Wynwood Art District. Details: (305) 573-6090 or https://rfc.museum/. Groups will meet at designated times throughout the session to plan, connect and innovate ideas related to their team challenges. Aug. 8-10. Sawgrass Marriott, 1000 film PGA Tour Blvd., Ponte Vedra Beach. Details: www.fdot.gov/planning/transplex/ books MOTHER’S DAY: The City of Miami Beach Arts in the Parks screens “Mother’s default.shtm. INVESTING IN THE AGE OF PRESIDENT TRUMP: Avery Heavenrich Day” as part of its Soundscape cinema series. The film tells of a stressed-out single HARD HATS AND HIGH HEELS discusses his book “Investing in the Age of President Trump,” which mom who learns that her ex-husband is marrying a younger woman. 8 p.m. New suggests how to protect savings and investments in the wake of policy Habitat for Humanity of Greater Miami’s Women Leadership Council hosts its second World Center: Miami Beach SoundScape Exostage, 500 17th St., Miami Beach. annual hard hats & high heels cocktail reception to raise funds for Habitat for Humanity proposals and potential economic implications. 6:30 p.m. Books & Books, Details: www.mbculture.com/scroll.aspx?id=81. of Greater Miami’s efforts to build affordable housing for low-income Miami-Dade 265 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables. Details: (305) 442-4408 or http://www. families. 5:30-8 p.m. June. 8. EAST Miami, 788 Brickell Plaza, Miami. RSVP. Details: booksandbooks.com/. music [email protected]. ALLEGRI'S MISERERE: Seraphic Fire presents a performance of THE VERSAILLES RESTAURANT COOKBOOK: Ana Quincoces and Nicole Valls MEETINGS & CONVENTIONS discuss their book “The Versailles Restaurant Cookbook,” which features recipes “Allegri’s Miserere: An Audience Choice Program.” 7:30 p.m. St. Sophia of some of the restaurants classic dishes. 8 p.m. Books & Books, 265 Aragon Ave., Cathedral, 2401 SW Third Ave., Miami. Details: http://www.seraphicfire.org/ AMERICAN BANKERS ASSOCIATION Coral Gables. Details: (305) 442-4408 or http://www.booksandbooks.com/. performances/tickets/allegris-miserere-an-audience-choice-program/. The American Bankers Association hosts its BAFT global annual meeting. April 30-May 3. 350 attendees expected. Turnberry Isle Miami, 19999 W Country Club Dr., Aventura. business public meetings Details: www.shrm.org/. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HEALTH: The Public Safety and Health Committee meets. VISIONARIES BREAKFAST: The Hyatt Regency Coral Gables hosts MCG HEALTH its visionaries breakfast networker. 6:45-8:30 a.m. Hyatt Regency 1:30-4 p.m. Stephen P. Clark Center, 111 NW First St., Second Floor Commission MCG Health hosts its Client Forum. April 30-May 3. 500 attendees expected. Trump Coral Gables, 50 Alhambra Plaza, Second Floor, Coral Gables. Details: Chambers, Miami. Details: (305) 375-1293. National Doral Miami, 4400 NW 87th Ave., Doral. Details: www.mcg.com/. PARKS AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS: The Parks and Cultural Affairs Committee https://www.eventbrite.com/e/visonaries-breakfast-networker-tickets- PROFESSIONAL PRICING SOCIETY meets. 9:30 a.m.-Noon. Stephen P. Clark Center, 111 NW First St., Second Floor 33778685959?aff=es2. The Professional Pricing Society hosts its spring conference. May 2-5. 500 attendees POWERBUSINESS EXPO: The Doral Chamber of Commerce hosts its Commission Chambers, Miami. Details: (305) 375-1293. expected. Hilton Miami Downtown, 1601 Biscayne Blvd, Miami. Details: PowerBusiness expo. 2-7 p.m. Hilton Garden Inn Miami Dolphin Mall, 1695 BAYFRONT PARK: The Bayfront Park Management Trust meets. Noon. pricingsociety.com/. Northwest 111th Ave., #a, Doral. Details: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ Bayfront Park Trust Building, Conference Room, 301 N Biscayne Blvd., Miami. SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL powerbusiness-expotm-may-10-2017-tickets-32967569889?aff=es2. Details: (305) 358-7550. Synchrony Financial hosts its annual meeting. May 3-4. 105 attendees expected. Hyatt CODE ENFORCEMENT: The Code Enforcement Board meets. 9 a.m. Miami Regency Miami, 400 SE Second Ave., Miami. Details: www.mysynchrony.com/. City Hall, Commission Chambers, 3500 Pan American Dr., Coconut Grove. children BIOHORIZONS LASAGNA LOVERS: Taste Buds Kitchen hosts its lasagna lovers cooking class Details: (305) 416-2037. BioHorizons hosts its east coast symposium. May 3-6. 500 attendees expected. for kids. 10-11 a.m. Taste Buds Kitchen Miami West, 14740 SW 26th St., Tamiami. LABOR NEGOTIATIONS: Labor Negotiations meeting. 9 a.m. Miami City Fontainebleau Miami Beach, 4441 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. Details: Details: http://tastebudskitchen.com/miamiwest. Hall, City Manager’s Conference Room, 3500 Pan American Dr., Coconut Grove. www.biohorizons.com/. FAMILY STORYTIME: Palmetto Bay Library hosts its family storytime. Details: (305) 416-2126. EUROPEAN UNION STUDIES ASSOCIATION Guests can sing songs, listen to stories and make different types of crafts. VIRGINIA KEY ADVISORY: The Virginia Key Advisory Board meets. 5:30 The European Union Studies Association hosts its biennial conference. May 3-6. 500 6:15-6:45 p.m. Palmetto Bay Branch Library, 17641 Old Cutler Rd, Palmetto p.m. Miami City Hall, Commission Chambers, 3500 Pan American Dr., Coconut attendees expected. Miami Marriott Biscayne Bay, 1633 N Bayshore Dr., Miami. Details: Bay. Details: (305) 232-1771. Grove. Details: (305) 416-1332. www.eustudies.org/. FORTUNEBUILDERS FortuneBuilders Inc. hosts its May meeting. May 4-8. 150 attendees expected. DoubleTree by Hilton Miami Airport Convention Center, 711 NW 72nd Ave., Miami. SCRUTINY: THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AUDITORIUM Details: www.fortunebuilders.com/. AMERICAN APPAREL PRODUCERS NETWORK The American Apparel Producers Network hosts its annual meeting. May 5-9. 180 attendees expected. Turnberry Isle Miami, 19999 W Country Club Dr., Aventura. Details: www.aapnetwork.net/.

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with his estranged father when his dream of performing in drag comes true. 6 p.m. O Cinema Wynwood, 90 NW 29th St., Wynwood Art District. Details: (305) 571-9970 or www.o-cinema.org/. music DANCE BAND NIGHT: The North Beach Bandshell hosts its dance band night featuring Batuke Samba Funk. 7 p.m. North Beach Bandshell, 7275 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. Details: http://www.rhythmfoundation.com/. public meetings TRANSPORTATION & PUBLIC WORKS: The Transportation and Public Works Committee meets. 9:30 a.m.-Noon. Stephen P. Clark Center, 111 thur.5.11 NW First St., Second Floor Commission Chambers, Miami. Details: (305) art LIVING IN FLAMENCO:The Centro Cultural Español presents “Living in children 375-1293. Flamenco: Photographs by Migdalia Salazar.” 7 p.m. Centro Cultural Español, CREATIVITY IN THE COMMUNITY: The Miami Beach Branch Regional Library ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM: The Economic Development and 1490 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. Details: http://www.ccemiami.org/en/. hosts its creativity in the community art and literacy classes. Guests will receive Tourism Committee meets. 1:30-4 p.m. Stephen P. Clark Center, 111 NW First and read a book and complete an art project together based on that book. 4-5:30 St., Second Floor Commission Chambers, Miami. Details: (305) 375-1293. business p.m. Miami Beach Branch Regional Library, 227 22nd St., Miami Beach. Free. CITY COMMISSION: Miami City Commission meeting. 9 a.m. Miami City CORPORATE COCKTAIL: The Pérez Art Museum Miami hosts its third annual Details: https://www.thebass.org/learn/miami-outreach. Hall, Commission Chambers, 3500 Pan American Dr., Coconut Grove. corporate cocktail. 7-10:30 p.m. Mandarin Oriental, Miami, 500 Brickell Key Dr., Miami. Details: (305) 375-3000 or http://www.pamm.org/. dining out theater DONOR NEXT DOOR LUNCHEON: PhilanthropyMiami.org and The Miami WINE & TAPAS: Finding.wine hosts its Vega Sicilia wine and tapas tasting. 6-9 SCRUTINY: The Miami-Dade County Auditorium presents “Scrutiny – The Foundation hosts its donor next door luncheon in honor of more than 30 p.m. 17501 Biscayne Blvd., Aventura. Details: [email protected]. World Gone Astray,” which examines and observes the world’s current state individuals, families, foundations and corporations that donate time and money of surveillance, questioning the emotional, physical and social impact on to support the work of nonprofits in South Florida. 11:30 a.m. Jungle Island, film individuals and society. 8-10 p.m. Miami-Dade County Auditorium, 2901 W 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail, Watson Island. Details: PhilanthropyMiami.org. VIVA: O Cinema screens “Viva,” which tells of a young hairdresser who clashes Flagler St., Miami. Details: https://www.miamidadecountyauditorium.org/. WEEK OF THURSDAY, MAY 4, 2017 TODAY’S NEWS MIAMI TODAY 23 Long list of short-term rental rules outside of cities advances By Susan Danseyar name, address and phone number of the is rented to guests more than three times times to handle issues for guests. property owner and responsible party; in a calendar year for periods of less than Hosts under the ordinance must either be County commissioners on Tuesday required state that the responsible party will collect 30 days or one calendar month, whichever on-site or only rent the property if living there short-term vacation rentals such as Airbnb and remit all local business and tourist is less, or which is advertised or held out more than six months a year, and they must to set up restrictions in unincorporated areas taxes and has permission of the property to the public as a place regularly rented maintain a register with names and dates of of Miami-Dade. Many cities have their own owner and authority to offer the property to guests.” They must be registered and all guests who stay at the rental. regulations. as a vacation rental; state whether the licensed with the Florida Department of Guests are expected to follow standard Commissioner Sally Heyman, who spon- entire property or just a part of it will be Business Regulation to operate in the state. garbage procedures, noise restrictions and sored the legislation, told used as a vacation rental; and state that Although state law restricts local govern- rules for pets. Guest parking is limited to two commissioners she held a insurance coverage will be in effect at ments from enacting regulations after June 1, cars at a time on the property or street. Sunshine meeting where all times while the property is used as a 2011, that prohibit vacation rentals or regulate Fines for violations would range from $100 other recommendations vacation rental. their duration or frequency, it also allows lo- for a first offense to $2,500 for a third within were made pertaining In addition, the short-term rentals must cal governments to enforce regulations that 24 months. It would be $500 for illegally to short-term rentals that acknowledge that the responsible party has were in existence as of June 1, 2011 and new establishing a home office and $200 for -il will come to the county received information explaining that using regulations that don’t pertain to duration and legally maintaining or storing construction attorney’s office. the property as a vacation rental could result frequency. materials or equipment without an active The ordinance requires Sally Heyman in loss of the homestead exemption and state The ordinance also requires a statement building permit. vacation rental hosts to how many times and for how many days the from the vacation rental that it’s registered The ordinance also prohibits a sexual preda- sign up for a certificate of use that requires an property was used as a vacation rental within with the Florida Department of Revenue tor or offender from staying at the short-term application fee and to register for a business the previous calendar year. for collecting and paying applicable state rentals under certain circumstances. tax receipt. State law defines vacation rentals as taxes and that all have, or will be, paid. Maximum overnight occupancy under The ordinance, prepared by the county “transient public lodging establishments” Hosts must notify renters of all govern- the regulations should not be more than two attorney’s office, also requires short-term that consist of “any unit, group of units, ment rules and limitations for disabled people per room plus two per rental property vacation rentals to provide the address dwelling, building or group of buildings visitors, report all violations with the for a total of 12. During the day, capacity is and legal description of the property; the within a single complex of buildings which county or police and be available at all limited to 16 people. Miami kicks in more money for battling sea level issues By John Charles Robbins “You should do an economic qualifications to update the city’s scape looming. to develop the region’s first com- analysis first,” he said, to see stormwater master plan taking sea ■Analyzing possible changes prehensive Resilience Strategy Illustrating that sea level rise what the area stands to lose. He level rise into account and fully to the zoning code for sea level Plan to help bounce back from and sustainability are priorities also suggested working on ways digitizing the city’s stormwater rise. The committee has noted the ‘shocks’ – catastrophic events in Miami, the city commission to bring in the private sector to infrastructure so that future mod- urgent need for the city to identify like hurricanes, fires and floods increased funding for the city’s help deal with future needs via eling scenarios will be easier. opportunities for strengthening – and ‘stresses’ – like affordable newest department: the Office public-private partnerships. Mr. Pathman said the city is al- the code and other building and housing, homelessness and un- of Resilience and Sustainability. Mr. Pathman said it was vitally ready subject to significant flood- land-use development plans to employment. The move was celebrated by important the Sea Level Rise ing impacts and risks due to king increase resilience to sea level Ms. Gilbert said updating the the city’s new resilience officer, Committee and the resilience of- tides and extreme storm events. rise. In addition, the committee city’s stormwater management Jane Gilbert, and the chairman of fice work closely with the city’s Committee members say they says it is critical that changes to plan is vital but the city can’t wait the Sea Level Rise Committee, planning and zoning staff. need economic/insurance risk the code provide a framework and needs to quickly study flood- Wayne Pathman. The city has grown massively modeling to better understand the that encourages more cooperation prone areas to inform residents of Both addressed commissioners in the past five years, said Mr. economic risks of inaction vs. the between the city and the private alternatives for travel and parking. last week about progress being Pathman, and “the code has to potential risk-adjusted economic development sector for increasing “We can’t wait 18 months,” made and the needs of the city to change.” value of adaptation investments, sea level rise resilience. she said. affect change soon to deal with Outside expertise is needed to and engineering/planning support Jose Regalado, a committee Ms. Gilbert said the next step is climate change and other chal- help rewrite the zoning code to to evaluate potential enhance- member, spoke of the city-wide a strategic plan for the city. lenges. account for sea level rise, he said. ments to the zoning code to reduce impacts. “It is imperative that we “We need to quantify risks and During mid-year budget ad- “Planning and Zoning is already the impact of development in have proper planning,” he said. protect our assets,” she said. justments, Commissioner Ken overwhelmed with applications,” highly vulnerable areas, according The potential financial impact of And she advised commission- Russell pushed for extra money he said. to the quarterly report. climate change and sea level rise ers that sea level rise is not the to the new department. He also said the committee The committee wants funds to “can break a city,” he said. only danger lurking. The adopted 2016-2017 budget should be consulted before the city hire outside professionals for the Last fall, Mr. Alfonso appointed She cited instances of danger- for the Office of Resilience and approves any major capital project following: Ms. Gilbert chief resilience officer ous heat days impacting Miami, Sustainability was $139,800. The and other committees and boards ■Economic risk modeling for for the city in partnership with where heat islands or pockets have budget office recommendation that are part of city government sea level rise. During the last 100 Resilient Cities – pioneered dangerously high temperatures was a boost of $25,000. Mr. Rus- should be educated on sea level appearance before the commis- by The Rockefeller Foundation. posing risk to the public. sell moved to add $75,000 to the rise and its challenges and risks. sion, the committee discussed Ms. Gilbert is working with the Perhaps grants to help plug $25,000, for a boost of $100,000. Along with the budget adjust- the urgency of understanding and resilience officers from Miami holes in the urban tree canopy It was approved among mid-year ments, the April 27 agenda had preparing for potential economic Beach and Miami-Dade County may help, she said. budget adjustments. time set aside for Mr. Pathman and impacts from sea level rise. Along At the urging of Ms. Gilbert members of the committee to dis- with analyzing physical and social and Mr. Pathman, the commission cuss a quarterly report regarding vulnerability, the committee says also directed City Manager Daniel recommendations for advancing it is just as urgent to begin to CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Alfonso to prepare a request for the city’s resilience to increased comprehensively study Miami’s proposals to hire outside experts flooding risks associated with sea economic vulnerability to sea Employment Legal Advertising to assist in planning for sea level level rise. level rise and to retain experts for rise and other resilience issues. Mr. Pathman said an extra doing so, especially with changes Risk & Compliance Request for Bids An example of the work envi- $100,000 is “a good start” but that to the prevailing insurance land- Apple Inc. has an opening for the following REQUEST FOR BIDS: COMANCO Environ- sioned could be structural engi- he’ll be asking for more. in Coral Gables, FL: mental Corporation invites Contractors to bid neers and architects working with The report recognized positive Risk & Compliance Manager (Req# on the CONSTRUCTION OF SOUTH DADE ilming 9WY3E6) Dev & deploy legal, reg & inter- the city’s planning and zoning steps by the city toward assess- F LANDFILL CELL 5 (Project No: 14S003). nal policy compliance programs for Apple’s department on potential amend- ing its resilience to sea level in Miami LatAm & Caribbean ops Certified SBE Contractors are encour- ments to the city’s zoning code. rise, including the city manager Refer to Job#: 9WY3E6 & mail resume: aged to participate. Plans & specifications These film permits were issued last week by Mr. Pathman and other commit- authorizing: Apple Inc., ATTN: D.W., 1 Infinite Loop 104- may be obtained by contacting Dan Morris at the Miami-Dade County Department of Regu- [email protected] or 813-988-8829, tee members have warned that sea latory & Economic Resources’ Office of Film 1GM, Cupertino, CA 95014. ■Retaining consulting services Bids will be received until Monday, May 8, level rise will have monumental from the South Florida Regional and Entertainment, (305) 375-3288; the Miami Mayor’s Office of Film, Arts & Entertainment, Operational Risk Analyst 2017, at 5 pm. economic impacts on everything Planning Council to assist the Of- (305) 860-3823; and the Miami Beach Office of Arts, Culture and Entertainment-Film and from insurance to property values, fice of Resilience and Sustainabil- Print Division, (305) 673-7070. Operational Risk Analyst wanted in Coral Gables, Fictitious Name banking, taxation and more. ity in developing decision-making Wild House Inc. Plantation. Tobacco Free Florida. Miami FL to conduct quantitative analysis of information Dade Courthouse. used for co’s investment projects in energy sup- Notice Under Fictitious Name Law Pursuant The zoning code, building code GIS mapping tools, to better Telemundo Studios/NBC Universal Media LLC. Miami. ply & distribution industry. Req. B.B.A. degree. Jenni-Mariposa de Barrio. Training & Treatment Center. to Section 865.09, Florida Statutes NOTICE IS and infrastructure need modifica- understand the city’s increased finance major & 1 yr. min. exp. w/ energy supply HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desir- Fox Entertainment Group/RMTV. Los Angeles. ACS 3. & distribution dvlpmt. projects. Mail resumes tions to deal with this issue, com- flooding risks associated with sea Beach Front/ 41st to 87th streets, Beach Front/ 5th to ing to engage in business under the fictitious 17th streets, Collins Avenue/ 41st to 87th streets, Miami to Pentagon Energy, LLC, 1600 Ponce de Leon name of BANK REPO LIQUIDATORS USA missioners have been told. level rise. Beach Driving Shots, Ocean Drive/Fifth to 15th streets, Blvd, Suite 1208, Coral Gables, FL 33134 Ocean Terrace/ 73rd to 75th streets, Venetian Causeway. located at 19001 NW Second Avenue, Suite Mr. Pathman repeated warnings ■Piggy-backing on a Miami- SMBBW Inc. Los Angeles. Basketball Wives LA. Miami E, in the County of Miami-Dade, in the City of dire consequences if climate Dade County contract with Hazen International Airport. of Miami Gardens, Florida, 33169, intends to Baba Films LLC. Miami. Belleville Cop. 1111 Garage, register the said name with the Division of Cor- change impacts are ignored. & Sawyer for developing a Rapid Jones Realty Property, MacArthur Causeway, MDX Lot Find us Sea level rise will have “a 158, Metrorail, NW 32nd St., Perimeter Rd. porations of the Florida Department of State, Action Plan to address the vulner- N House Productions. Miami. Carters. Countywide. on the web Tallahassee, Florida. chilling impact” on property in ability of the county’s most critical N House Productions. Miami. Next Directory. Countywide, Miami Beach citywide. Southeast Florida, he said, from infrastructure to increasing flood Dated at Miami, Florida, this 26th Day of April, Spike Productions Corp. Biscayne Park. German Catalogue reliable news first at 2017. added costs to construction to risks exacerbated by sea level rise. “Compass.” Countywide, Miami Beach citywide. Dirty South Media Group. Miami. 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