Dr. Ernest Martin

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  www.dailybusinessreview.com/news.html?news_id=49927 - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 8/1/2008    Last Visited: 8/1/2008  

  It wants to condense more than 1,000 residential, commercial and industrial uses into about 380, said Ernest Martin, a member of the city's Planning Advisory Board who also sits on the Miami River Commission.

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  www.floridacdc.org/articles/021114-2.htm - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 11/14/2002    Last Visited: 9/8/2007  

  But at least one of MillerÆs commission colleagues is more cautious. ôThe problem is the way the zoning is done now, developers can come in and acquire those parcels without regard to the historic character of those neighborhoods,ö says commission member Ernie Martin, a former director of Miami-Dade CountyÆs Office of Community and Economic Development.He urges a more measured infill plan that would keep much of whatÆs already there intact.
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  As the development of office buildings, lofts and nightclubs continues, Martin and other longtime residents want to remind the community to keep a watchful eye over the historic neighborhoods that border the river.
  
  ôItÆs great to have all of this development,ö said Martin of the River Commission. ôIt will create jobs and put this part of the city of the map, but over-development is a real issue and IÆm hoping that city officials and developers keep that in mind and protect the neighborhoods as more and more high-rises go up.ö

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  www.edaw.com/ssp02/schedule/../participants/participant - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 8/29/2001    Last Visited: 5/22/2004  

  Eddie Borges, James D. Broton, Ph.D., Officer Clayton, Betty Fleming, Lavinia Freeman, Sarah Ingle, Anne Manning, Ernest L. Martin, D.P.A., Arva Parks, Reverend James Phillips, Randall Robinson
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  Neisen Kasdin, Ernest L. Martin, D.P.A., Jim Murley, Denis Russ
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  Ernest L. Martin, D.P.A.
  
  Dr. Martin retired from Miami-Dade County in 1992 after 30 years of experience in community development, affordable housing, economic development and historic preservation-the last fifteen years of which he served as the Director of the Department of Community and Economic Development.During his directorship of the Department, he supervised a staff of 50 professionals that managed the grants, loans, and investments of over $250,000,000 in public funds, principally Federal and State funds.He has his Doctorate in Public Administration, Nova Southeastern University; a Masters in City and Regional Planning, University of Oregon; and Bachelors in Political Science, University of California at Berkeley.He is also a member of numerous organizations related to his various fields of expertise.

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  AP Wire | 07/02/2003 | Two fish species in Wagner... - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 7/2/2003    Last Visited: 7/3/2003  

  said Ernie Martin, a member of the Spring Garden Civic Association.

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  American Libraries: News for June 5, 2000 - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 6/5/2000    Last Visited: 9/14/2004  

  Peggy Barber and Ernest Martin, ALA associate executive directors who have served the organization for a total of 60 years, both have announced that they will retire September 1.
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  Martin joined ALA in 1971.As AED of staff support services, he is responsible for two key ALA units, Information Technology & Telecommunications Services and Customer Service (formerly Membership Services), as well as Building Services, Huron Plaza/Facilities Management, Purchasing, Reprographics, and Distribution.
  
  Over the years Martin has supervised the construction of the Huron Plaza building, brought ALA's accounting system into the age of automation, and implemented a new association management system.

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  Executive Committee Minutes 2007 - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 3/14/2006    Last Visited: 9/18/2009  

  Mr. Bibeau informed the Executive Committee and Mr. Villar, designee for the Honorable Mayor Alvarez, that the Honorable Chair of the Board of County Commissioners Bruno Barreiro and Dr. Ernie Martin, Chair of the MRC's Greenways subcommittee, held a publicly noticed meeting to discuss creating riverwalk sections on riverfront County owned properties.
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  Upon review of the minutes, Mr. Robert Ruano asked MRC staff to clarify the fourth bullet on page four under "New Business" in reference to a recent publicly noticed meeting held with the Honorable Chair of the Board of County Commissioners Bruno Barreiro and Dr. Ernie Martin , Chair of the MRC's Greenways Subcommittee, to discuss the Miami River Greenway.

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  Florida, Florida News Bulletin, Spring 2003: The Trust... - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 4/1/2003    Last Visited: 7/9/2006  

  Steward of the Land: Ernie Martin
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  Ernie Martin has lived in Spring Garden on the Miami River for more than 20 years.During that time he has seen the neighborhood change - from a little-known, historic but rather scruffy enclave to a well-kept, well-organized community with a good reputation, appealing views and rising property values.
  
  Probably nobody understands better than Ernie how neighborhoods evolve.He's witnessed the process from every perspective - as neighborhood activist, urban planner, government administrator, conservation volunteer and, recently, as producer of a video documentary on the river and community he loves.
  
  A TPL friend for more than a decade, Ernie met Brenda Marshall McClymonds when she came to head TPL's Miami field office in the early 1990s.It was a natural meeting of the minds.
  
  "As a community development professional and neighborhood leader, and with his deep appreciation of how communities work, Ernie is the best possible advocate for TPL.He's been really effective in helping us make the right things happen," she says."He understands both the big picture and the all-important details."
  
  In 1992, Ernie retired as Miami-Dade County's director of community and economic development after 24 years with the county's planning department.During his career, Ernie worked on projects across the development spectrum, from massive public investments such as the Model Cities and Community Development Block Grant programs to small, neighborhood efforts like urban parks and gardens.
  
  As a volunteer, he also served as president of the Spring Garden Civic Association.Fending off threats to their neighborhood, such as misguided plans for transportation corridors, he helped mobilize his neighbors and brought Spring Garden together with nearby Overtown to give the two neighborhoods double the clout.
  
  In 1999 Ernie and Brenda scored a big victory with the establishment of Point Park, a triangular property on the Miami River.
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  As a conservation volunteer, Ernie has now expanded his focus to encompass the entire Miami River basin.A member of the Miami River Commission, he is a tireless champion of the Greenway project and TPL's leadership role in its planning and development.He uses the skills acquired in his three-decade career in public administration - leadership, planning, organizing, advocacy and financing, among others.
  
  He's also developing some new skills along the way, most recently as documentary movie producer.Working with TPL staffers Lavinia Freeman and Shouna Campbell, Ernie is overseeing production of a new video documentary on the Miami River, its history and emerging renaissance.

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  Florida, South Florida Advisory Council: The Trust for... - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 9/17/2009    Last Visited: 9/17/2009  

  Ernie Martin Ernie Martin is the former director of Miami-Dade County's Community and Economic Development Department. He first joined the county's planning department after getting a master's degree in urban planning from the University of Oregon. Martin is past president of the Spring Garden Civic Association, an organization that fends off threats to its members' neighborhoods, such as misguided plans for transportation corridors. Martin has witnessed community growth from every perspective - as a neighborhood activist, an urban planner, a government administrator, a conservation volunteer and, recently, as a producer of a video documentary on the river and community he loves.

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  General Committee Minutes 2007 - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 12/3/2007    Last Visited: 9/18/2009  

  C. Greenways Subcommittee - Chair Bagué stated Dr. Ernie Martin , Co-Chair of the Greenways Subcommittee, was unable to attend the MRC meeting, therefore asked Co-Chair Lavinia Freeman, Trust for Public Land to provide the report.
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  The motion was seconded by Dr. Ernie Martin , and unanimously adopted.
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  Dr. Martin noted the Greenways subcommittee recommends the MRC endorse this in-kind sponsorship, and added this is the type of special event which was envisioned to bring visitors and activity to the Riverwalk.
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  Dr. Martin stated Chair Bagué has done an excellent job and he would write the Governor recommending her re-appointment to the SFWMD. Chair Bagué stated if she leaves the SFWMD and MRC boards, she will continue to volunteer for their positive causes.
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  Dr. Ernie Martin , Neighborhood rep., appointed by Miami City Commission
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  Dr. Martin stated there are currently greenway connectivity issues for example the riverwalk sections between Latitude on the River and Neo Vertika to the east and SW 2 Ave to the west. Dr. Martin noted these issues would be improved in the future if the City adopts the amended draft Miami River Greenway Design Standards and Guidelines, which are now awaiting approval of Miami 21, therefore missing several current opportunities where the private sector is constructing sections of the Riverwalk.
  
  Dr. Martin mentioned he had attended the MRC / Kona Kai Gallery hosted Miami River Art Show, sponsored by Garcia's seafood and Neo Vertika, on February 23. Dr. Martin stated the event was excellent, and the River paintings were beautiful.
  
  Dr. Martin noted the Greenways subcommittee remains providing the public and private sector with options to provide for the long term Greenways maintenance, security and special events and look forward to their selecting which option will provide these services, which are critical to the Greenways success. Dr. Martin stated at the February Greenways meeting the subcommittee reviewed several locations in need of maintenance, which collectively identify that there are currently problems with providing this necessary service. Dr. Martin noted MRC board member and City of Miami Grants Administrator Robert Ruano suggested contacting 3-1-1 to report the identified specific locations where Greenway maintenance is needed, which Dr. Martin directed staff to do, although he believes in addition a regular maintenance system should be implemented. Chair Bagué noted that the City's providing an action plan of the methods and funding to provide regular maintenance along the Greenway is required, because only responding to concerns reported to 311 is unacceptable, and recommended that she and Dr. Martin meet with City of Miami Manager Pete Hernandez to identify the plan to provide the regular maintenance, security and special events needed for the Greenway to reach its full potential. Chair Bagué suggested that Dr. Martin develop a list of top greenway priorities with MRC staff prior to the meeting.
  
  Dr. Martin stated the Greenways subcommittee is awaiting receipt of the remaining approved Greenway cross sections, which were requested in writing by MRC Chair Bague over a year ago.
  
  Dr. Martin mentioned for the second year in a row, the Greenways subcommittee is asking the City to place the bi-lingual posters for the free 11th Annual Miami Riverday festival, to be held March 24, 2007, in the new Greenway informational kiosks, which to date remain empty.
  
  Dr. Martin noted the Greenways subcommittee recommended the City of Miami apply for an FDEP Recreational Trails Program grant to provide additional funding to build a riverwalk in the riverfront section of Lummus Park , the City of Miami 's oldest park. Dr. Martin noted the Greenways Subcommittee continues its attempts to receive updates regarding Lummus Landing, which broke ground in 2003, yet the project was suspended and the area remains an eyesore in the community.
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  Dr. Martin asked for an update regarding the Related Group's mixed -use development project and Merrill-Steven's expansion plans.
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  Dr. Martin noted the Merrill-Stevens expansion would include creation of a publicly accessible riverwalk from the 12 Ave Bridge to the west side beneath I-836, therefore allowing the County's bond issue line item to be utilized for a section of the greenway without any potential private sector funding sources.
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  Dr. Ernie Martin , Neighborhood rep., appointed by Miami City Commission
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  Mr. Brett Bibeau, MRC Managing Director, stated MRC Urban Infill Working Group (UIWG) Chair Jim Murley, Greenways Working Group Chair Dr. Ernie Martin , and the City of Miami's Planning Department were unable to attend this regularly scheduled MRC meeting, and therefore asked me to forward their recommendations for this item.
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  C. Greenways Subcommittee - Reporting for Greenways subcommittee Chair Dr. Ernie Martin whom was unable to attend the meeting, Mr. Bibeau noted Greenway sections remain under construction, and the Greenways subcommittee continues providing the public and private sector with options to provide long term maintenance, security and special events, and looks forward to their selecting which option will provide these services, which are critical to the Greenways success.
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  Chair Bagué noted upon Dr. Martin's return to Miami , they will ask to meet with the City Manager regarding providing maintenance, security and special events along the Greenway. Chair Bagué added she had recently met with FDOT representatives, whom had forwarded all concerns to the appropriate departments.
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  Dr. Martin provided a brief history of Point Park 's creation:
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  Dr. Martin stated amongst the options are designating the Greenway as a linear park with re-occurring revenue such as a Trust, for example the Bayfront Park Management Trust and the Virginia Key Beach Park Trust. Mr. Weinreb, City of Miami , stated he had previously discussed this concept with Manager Hernandez whom was open to the idea and looking forward to the continued dialogue. Dr. Martin added the meeting will be an opportunity to re-present the MRC's advisory recommendation regarding the draft Miami 21 - Eastern Quadrant, to require a publicly accessible riverwalk consistent with the Miami River Greenway Action Plan, within a 50 foot building setback, riverwide.
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  Dr. Ernie Martin , Neighborhood rep., appointed by Miami City Commission
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  On Behalf of the MRC, Chair Buermann presented a token of appreciation to the MRC's Greenways Subcommittee Chair Dr. Martin, for his outstanding long-term efforts which were critical to bringing the riverfront Point Park to fruition within the historic Spring Garden neighborhood. The plaque features a picture of Dr. Martin holding the scissors during Point Park 's ribbon cutting ceremony, which was held on May 11, 2007 .
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  Dr. Ernie Martin , Chair of the MRC's Greenways Subcommittee, noted the City of Miami funded the creation of the "Miami River Greenway Design Guidelines and Standards," which establishes a unified set of design standards for the future development of the Miami River Greenway. Sections of the "Miami River Greenway Regulatory Design Standards and Guidelines" were distributed to attendees, and Dr. Martin noted consistent with the adopted Miami River Greenway Action Plan , they stipulate the riverwalk will become an on-road greenway proceeding around low density neighborhoods and marine industrial (D1 and D2) parcels. When a riverwalk along the river's shore, consistent with the previously adopted Plan the draft Miami River Greenway Design Standards and Guidelines require a minimum 16 foot wide unobstructed pedestrian path. Dr. Martin noted the revised guidelines had yet to be presented to the Miami City Commission for adoption.
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  On behalf of the residents of the Spring Garden Civic Association (SGCA), Dr. Martin expressed a concern over the definition of a building's "story," as proposed in the draft Miami 21, as it relates to the River's historically designated Spring Garden and Lummus Park neighborhoods, located within the Eastern Quadrant. Dr. Martin noted there is currently a 50-foot height limitation for the riverfront parcels within the historically designated Spring Garden neighborhood. Dr. Martin stated the current draft Miami 21 defines each "story" has a maximum allowable height of 14 feet, while allowing 5 stories along Spring Garden's riverfront, therefore allowing a 70 foot tall building. Dr. Martin noted the SGCA would like to support the draft Miami 21, yet would like to maintain the current 50-foot height limitation. Chair Buermann and Mr. Murley suggested that Dr. Martin present this position during the UIWG's July 20, 2007 meeting followed by the MRC's September 10, 2007 meeting for further consideration.
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  Dr. Ernie Martin , Neighborhood rep., appointed by Miami City Commission
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  General Committee Minutes 2008 - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 12/1/2008    Last Visited: 9/18/2009  

  Martin asked if any Riverday fliers or ads had been created yet, and Ms. Chase replied
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  Dr. Ernie Martin, Neighborhood rep.,appointed by Miami City Commission
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  Dr. Ernie Martin moved a resolution for the MRC to adopt the January 7, 2008 meeting minutes, the resolution was seconded by Ms. Jane Caporelli, and unanimously adopted by the MRC.
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  Dr. Ernie Martin moved a resolution in support of the EDC's recommendation, finding the proposed new "Mirage Yacht" business to be consistent with the Miami River Corridor Urban Infill Plan; the resolution was seconded by Mr. Richard Dubin and passed unanimously.
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  c. Greenways Subcommittee - Dr. Ernie Martin, Chair of the GSC provided the following update:
  
  Dr. Martin noted MRC staff distributed his summary of the National Park Service's Resource Study of the Miami Circle site, which includes Dr. Martin's following recommendation. As Chair of the Greenways subcommittee, Dr. Martin moved a resolution for discussion, that the MRC make the following 3 part recommendation:
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  Dr. Martin noted all four options include a publicly accessible riverwalk, and he specifically recommends the "Open Space - Option 1" because it provides the maximum publicly accessible green space on the site.
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  Dr. Martin noted he believed the MRC should endorse the following principles/recommendations which are consistent with the Miami River Greenway Action Plan: preservation of green space and the construction of a publicly accessible riverwalk. Dr. Martin noted the Related Group had made written and verbal pledges regarding the Miami Circle while seeking approval of the Major Use Special Permit for their neighboring Icon development, which is currently under construction.
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  Dr. Martin reported on January 26, the MRC coordinated, sponsored and participated in a clean-up with UM volunteers on the City owned Greenway along North River Drive.
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  Dr. Martin noted during the meeting a City Rep indicated "Latitude on the River" only has a TCO and they will be required to connect their publicly accessible riverwalk to the 2 Ave Bridge riverwalk and widen the connection with "Vertika on the River", before the City will issue a final CO for "Latitude on the River".
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  Dr. Martin recommended the City of Miami apply to the available Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Recreational Trails Program (RTP) grant opportunity for the construction of the riverwalk within Lummus Park.
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  Dr. Ernie Martin, Neighborhood rep., appointed by Miami City Commission
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  Dr. Ernie Martin noted the residents of Highland Park and Spring Garden are concerned over the proposed NW 7th Avenue Reversible Lane study's no-left-turn policy, as it is becoming increasingly difficult for them to navigate in and out of the Health District area. Therefore Dr. Martin explained he supported UIWG Chair Murley's suggestion for the MRC to concur with UM's recommendation to eliminate the small section of the project and study to the south of NW 20 ST.
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  Dr. Ernie Martin, Neighborhood rep., appointed by Miami City Commission
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  Dr. Ernie Martin, Neighborhood rep., appointed by Miami City Commission
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  Dr. Ernie Martin stated the MRC should examine the bigger picture in regards to the City's proposed replacement of the "Port of Miami River" sub-element with a new "Miami River" sub-element. Dr. Martin noted the City wished to remove the Port of Miami River from its Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan, citing reasons of possible court misinterpretations of the city's intent for that area. Dr. Martin stated he many agree with the judicial branch's interpretation of the City's Port of Miami River subelement in the City's adopted Comprehensive Plan. The PAB therefore agreed with the MRMG's proposed recommended amendments to the Comprehensive Plan, which would preserve and protect the marine industrial businesses generating jobs along the historically working river. Dr. Martin added ST and City laws designate the Planning Advisory Board to serve as the City of Miami's "Land Planning Agency" (LPA), which is responsible for the EAR based amendments to the Comprehensive Plan.
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  Dr. Martin stated recreational vessels docked along the river's historic Spring Garden neighborhood have temporarily relocated to allow dredging within that acceptance section. Dr. Martin added the dredging excavator has worked east all the way to Merrill Stevens boatyard, just west of the 12th Avenue Bridge.
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  Dr. Martin noted representative of the City administration have stated they will not issue the new developments final Certificates of Occupancy (CO) until the identified riverwalk inconsistencies have been corrected. In addition, Dr. Martin noted the GSC continues to recommend the City enforce their seawall ordinance, and request property owners with seawalls in poor condition to make the necessary repairs in order to avoid seawall collapses such as the one which occurred at the Miami Circle. Dr. Martin asked if Mr. Hernstadt had scheduled the next quarterly meeting with MRC staff and City administrative directors to discuss/address ongoing Miami River Greenway issues, and Mr. Bibeau replied Mr. Hernstadt was currently in the process of scheduling the next meeting.
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  Dr. Martin stressed the importance of enforcing the intent of the publicly accessible Miami River Greenway, as well as determining whom should provide its ongoing maintenance.
  
  Dr. Martin noted the GSC is recommending the creation of a riverfront pocket park on a City owned vacant paved public right of way parcel adjacent to the newly constructed on-road greenway on North River Drive, beneath and south of the 1 ST Bridge.
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  Dr. Ernie Martin, Neighborhood rep., appointed by Miami City Commission
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  Ms. Sallye Jude moved a resolution to accept the recommendation of the Urban Infill Working Group Chair Murley to find the presented Island Cargo System's proposed project to be consistent with the Miami River Corridor Urban Infill Plan subject to the Miami River's marine industry and US Coast Guard confirmation that it improves navigation; the resolution was seconded by Dr. Ernie Martin and was unanimously adopted 10-0.
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  Dr. Martin congratulated Mr. Ruano, whom was instrumental in obtaining millions from the State for the expansion.
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  Mr. Ruano thanked Dr. Martin, noting the ST grant provided $6.6 million and the City provided a $1.9 million match to purchase the aforementioned Police Benevolent Association parcel for a total of $8.5 million.
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  Dr. Martin noted the City of Miami's Planning Advisory Board recommended approval of the City's proposed expansion of Fern Isle Park. Dr. Martin added this item is expected to be presented to Miami City Commissioners in late June. Dr. Martin moved a resolution recommending approval of the City's proposed land use and zoning amendment at 2300 NW 14 ST to Parks and Recreation, in order to expand Fern Isle Park.
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  Dr. Martin congratulated Mr. Bibeau whom was elected to be a board member of the Florida Riverwalk Exchange, which is planning their third annual meeting for fall of 2008.
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  Dr. Martin stated that as a member of the Planning Advisory Board (PAB) and the Miami River Commission (MRC), he wished to address an important issue: the City of Miami Commission's recent decision to overturn the recommendations of both the PAB and MRC and eliminate the word "Port" (Port of Miami River Sub-Element) from the City of Miami Neighborhood Comprehensive Plan. Dr. Martin noted the City of Miami had submitted its recommendations to the Department of Community Affairs for review, whom would then submit feedback to the City of Miami. Dr. Martin suggested that the MRC continue to express its advisory recommendation to support the Miami River's marine industries/Port of Miami River sub-element, and for the MRC Chair to write the Dade Delegation encouraging their support with the Department of Community Affairs (DCA).
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  Mr. Bibeau clarified that it was his understanding that Dr. Martin was simply requesting that the MRC forward its previously established advisory recommendation to the State to obtain additional support.
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  Dr. Martin noted the PAB had conducted four public hearings on this item, and had recommended that the Port of Miami River element remain and be strengthened in order to protect the marine industry.
  
  State Representative Luis Garcia stated he and his Chief of Staff Matthew Monica had recently been invited to tour the Miami River with City of Miami Mayor Manny Diaz and City Commissioner Angel Gonzalez. Rep Garcia noted he is relatively new to the MRC, therefore he wanted to hear from all interested parties.
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