2013-3798 Ordinance ORDINANCE NO. 2013-3798
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 10 OF THE
MIAMI BEACH CITY CODE, ENTITLED "ANIMALS," BY AMENDING
SECTION 10-11, ENTITLED "RUNNING AT LARGE PROHIBITED," BY
EXTENDING THE PILOT PROGRAM OFF-LEASH AREA FOR DOGS IN
SOUTH POINTE PARK THROUGH AND INCLUDING DECEMBER 31,
2013; AMENDING THE AFTERNOON OFF-LEASH HOURS IN THE
DESIGNATED AREA FROM BETWEEN 4:00 P.M. AND 7:00 P.M. TO
BETWEEN 6:00 P.M. AND 9:00 P.M. MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY; AND
RELOCATING THE OFF-LEASH AREA FROM THE AREA SOUTH AND
EAST OF THE WASHINGTON AVENUE ENTRY PLAZA TO ITS
ORIGINAL LOCATION IN THE TRIANGULAR AREA SOUTH AND WEST
OF THE WASHINGTON AVENUE ENTRY PLAZA; PROVIDING FOR
REPEALER; SEVERABILITY; CODIFICATION; AND AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 5-20(d) of the Miami-Dade County Code, "a dog may
be unrestrained and shall not be deemed at large if it is supervised by a competent person and
is... in a park area in which dogs are specifically authorized by a municipality or by the County
to be unrestrained..."; and
WHEREAS, on September 9, 2009, the Mayor and City Commission adopted Ordinance
No. 2009-3646 which specifically authorized dogs to be unrestrained and off-leash in South
Pointe Park for a pilot program in the triangular area south and west of the Washington Avenue
entry plaza from sunrise to 9:00 a.m. daily, or during such hours as may be specifically
designated by a resolution of the City Commission after a public hearing; and
WHEREAS, on October 19, 2011, the Mayor and City Commission adopted Ordinance
No. 2011-3743 which extended the pilot program in South Pointe Park until January 1, 2012,
and extended the off-leash hours in South Park by adding two (2) hours in the evening from
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday; and
WHEREAS, on January 11, 2012, the Mayor and City Commission adopted Ordinance
No. 2012-3750 which extended the off-leash hours in the designated area in South Pointe Park
from sunrise to 10:00 a.m. daily, and in the afternoon from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Monday
through Friday, relocated the off-leash dog area to the area south and east of the Washington
Avenue entry plaza, extended the off-leash pilot program to July 15, 2012; and directed the
Administration to file an application with the Design Review Board ("DRB") for approval of a
hedge in the new off-leash location; and
WHEREAS, the DRB considered and denied the Administration's application for a hedge
in the off-leash area in South Pointe Park on March 6, 2012 and the Administration appealed
the decision to the City Commission where motions to grant and, alternatively, to deny the
appeal failed on June 6, 2012; and
WHEREAS, on May 22, 2012, the Neighborhoods/Community Affairs Committee
(NCAC) recommended that the off-leash pilot program in South Pointe Park be extended
through December 31, 2012; and
WHEREAS, following a First Reading on June 6, 2012, and after a Second
Reading/Public Hearing on July 18, 2012, the Mayor and City Commission adopted Ordinance
No. 2012-3772 which extended the off-leash pilot program in South Pointe Park through and
including December 31, 2012; and
WHEREAS, on September 24, 2012, the Neighborhoods/Community Affairs Committee
recommended that the off-leash pilot program in South Pointe Park be extended through
January 31, 2013 and that the concept of a hedge be brought back to the City Commission for
its consideration; and
WHEREAS, on November 14, 2012 the City Commission: a) adopted Resolution No.
2012-28070 which accepted the NCAC Committee's recommendations to bring the concept of a
hedge for the off-leash dog area in South Pointe Park back to the City Commission, with the
Commission further directing the Administration to submit a new application for a hedge for the
off-leash area to the Design Review Board ("DRB") as soon as possible and to extend the off-
leash pilot program through and including March 31, 2013; and b) approved an Ordinance on
First Reading to extend the off-leash pilot program in South Pointe Park through and including
March 31, 2013; and
WHEREAS, on December 11, 2012, the Parks and Recreation Department submitted an
application for a two foot hedge for the off-leash dog area in South Pointe Park to the Planning
Department for presentation to the Design Review Board; and
WHEREAS, on December 12, 2012, the City Commission held a Public Hearing and
adopted Ordinance No. 2012-3785 on Second Reading extending the off-leash pilot program
through and including March 31, 2013; and
WHEREAS, on February 5, 2013, the Administration's application for a hedge for the off-
leash area in South Pointe Park was scheduled to be heard by the Design Review Board, but
was continued to the DRB meeting of March 5, 2013 due to the lack of a full Board (4 of 7
members were present); and
WHEREAS, on February 6, 2013, the City Commission approved an Ordinance on first
reading to extend the off-leash Pilot program in South Pointe Park to June 30, 2013, and also
instructed the Administration to amend the City's DRB application to provide for a hedge of 3 to
3 1/2 feet; and
WHEREAS, at its March 5, 2013 meeting, the DRB approved the City's application for a
landscape barrier of 3 to 3 1/2 feet in height for the off-leash dog area in South Pointe Park,
subject to certain conditions; and
WHEREAS, at the March 13, 2013 City Commission meeting, the City Commission
directed that, due to safety concerns, a new ordinance should be brought to the City
Commission on First Reading to move the off-leash area back to its original location in the
triangular area south and west of the Washington Avenue Entry Plaza and that the afternoon
hours should be changed from 4:00 p.m. to 7 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. as set forth herein.
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In addition, the City Commission directed that a new application for a landscape barrier for the
relocated off-leash dog area be submitted by the Administration to the DRB; and
WHEREAS, depending upon the Design Review Board's action and the City
Commission's subsequent directives, an extension of the off-leash pilot program to December
31, 2013 is set forth herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1.
That Chapter 10, Section 10-11 of the Miami Beach City Code is hereby amended as follows:
Chapter 10
ANIMALS
Sec. 10-11. Running at large prohibited; exception.
It shall be prohibited for the owner or person in control of any animal to permit the animal to run
at large. All animals, when not on the premises of their owner or of the person in control, must
be on a leash or contained in a carrier device and under the control of a competent person,
except that in South Pointe Park, in the designated area south and east west of the Washington
Avenue entry plaza, dogs may be off-leash from sunrise to 10:00 a.m. daily and from -4-6:00
p.m. to 7-9:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday, or during such other hours as may be specifically
designated by a resolution of the city commission after a public hearing, through and including
MaFGh 31, . December 31, 2013.
SECTION 2. REPEALER.
All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith be and the same are hereby
repealed.
SECTION 3. SEVERABILITY.
If any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance is held to be invalid or
unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, then said holding shall in no way affect
the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance.
SECTION 4. CODIFICATION.
It is the intention of the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach, and it is
hereby ordained that the provisions of this ordinance shall become and be made a part of the
Code of the City of Miami Beach, Florida. The sections of this ordinance may be renumbered or
re-lettered to accomplish such intention, and the word "ordinance" may be changed to "section,"
"article," or other appropriate word.
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SECTION 5. EFFECTIVE DATE.
This Ordinance shall take effect the 18th day of May , 2013.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 8th day of May , 2013.
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COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
Condensed Title:
An Ordinance amending Chapter 10 of the Miami Beach City Code entitled"Animals"by extending the pilot
off leash program for dogs in South Pointe Park through and including December 31, 2013;amending the
afternoon off-leash hours to between 6:00 P.M. and 9:00 P.M., Monday through Friday;and relocating the
off-leash from the area back to its original location in the triangular area south and west of the Washington
Avenue entry plaza.
Key Intended Outcome Supported:
Increase satisfaction with recreational programs
Supporting Data(Surveys, Environmental Scan, etc.): Miami Beach Customer Survey indicates
5% of residents rated the City's Recreation programs as either excellent or good.
Item Summa /Recommendation:
SECOND READING— PUBLIC HEARING
There have been several Commission/Committee actions related to extending the dogs off leash in South
Pointe Park pilot program. The most recent include:
March 5, 2013, the Administration's application for a hedge for the off-leash area in South Pointe Park was
approved by the DRB with conditions (among others conditions);
0 A low hedge may be provided... and shall be maintained at a maximum height of forty-two(42")
inches...
o An alternative appropriate landscape material, such as Fakahatchee and/or Spartina, more
consistent with the landscaping used throughout the park, and in a wider planting bed, shall be
explored...
March 13, 2013, an ordinance amendment extending the Off-leash Pilot Program through and including
June 30, 2013, was presented to the City Commission with a motion being made to bring it back on first
reading to the April 17, 2013,Commission meeting changing the location of the off-leash dog area back to
the lighthouse area(its original location), amend the afternoon weekday hours to between 6:00 P.M.and
9:00 P.M.,and extend the pilot program through and including June 30,2013.These actions were effective
immediately.A second motion was approved directing the Administration to submit an application to the
DRB incorporating native plant materials/grasses etc., in the lighthouse area to,%pction as a natural
environmental barrier and control. The Administration was also directed to meet with the community to
discuss the relocation plan and the proposed landscape plan utilizing a combination of native
materials/grasses.
April 17, 2013,the attached ordinance amendment was approved on first reading and the City Commission
scheduled the second reading and public hearing for May 8, 2013.
The Administration recommends adopting the Ordinance Amendment following the 2nd reading
and public hearing.
Advisory Board Recommendation:
Financial Information:
Source of Amount Account
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Financial Impact Summary:
City Clerk's Office Legislative Tracking:
Sign-Offs:
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City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfi.gov
COMMISSIO MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Matti Herrera Bower and Merr bers of the C' Commission
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
DATE: May 8, 2013 SECO D READING — PUBLIC HEARING
SUBJECT: AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 10 OF THE MIAMI
BEACH CITY CODE ENTITLED "ANIMALS," BY AMENDING SECTION 10-
11, ENTITLED "RUNNING AT LARGE PROHIBITED," BY EXTENDING THE
PILOT PROGRAM OFF-LEASH AREA FOR DOGS IN SOUTH POINTE
PARK THROUGH AND INCLUDING DECEMBER 31, 2013; BY AMENDING
THE AFTERNOON OFF-LEASH HOURS IN THE DESIGNATED AREA
FROM BETWEEN 4:00 P.M. AND 7:00 P.M. TO BETWEEN 6:00 P.M. AND
9:00 P.M., MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY; AND RELOCATING THE OFF-
LEASH AREA FROM THE AREA SOUTH AND EAST OF THE
WASHINGTON AVENUE ENTRY PLAZA TO ITS ORIGINAL LOCATION IN
THE TRIANGULAR AREA SOUTH AND WEST OF THE WASHINGTON
AVENUE ENTRY PLAZA; PROVIDING FOR REPEALER; SEVERABILITY;
CODIFICATION; AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
Hold the Public Hearing and approve the Ordinance Amendment on Second Reading.
KEY INTENDED OUTCOME SUPPORTED
Increase satisfaction with recreational programs.
INTRODUCTION
At the January 28, 2009, Commission meeting, the Administration requested the matter of dogs
off-leash in City parks and other public properties in general, be referred to the
Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee for discussion. This initial
Neighborhood/Community Affairs discussion was held on February 17, 2009. Since that time
there have been ongoing discussions as to how the City can find the proper levels of services
that address the needs of our residents and guests who own dogs with those who do not.
These discussions have focused on the development of "bark parks" (fenced in areas in parks
specifically designed and designated for dogs to run off leash): access for the dogs to water
from a beach or park edge; the provision of dog bag/ waste stations that are located throughout
the city's parks, rights of way, Lincoln Road, the Beach walk and other public areas; and the
establishment of off-leash access in the parks to areas which are unfenced/ unsecured where
dogs would run off leash and beyond their owner's control.
BACKGROUND
There are presently a total of five fenced dog parks and one designated off-leash area within the
City's parks. These include Belle Isle, Flamingo, North Shore Open Space Park, Pinetree, South
Pointe (un-fenced/off-leash area) and Washington Avenue (two sites).
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One of the initial discussion issues focused on the development of a dog park within South
Pointe Park, an enclosed area similar to the dog parks in Flamingo, Washington Avenue,
Pinetree, or Belle Isle, or one without a fence.
The conclusion of the discussion was to build-out a larger dog park on Washington Avenue,
diagonal from the then-existing dog park on Collins Avenue and 2 I street. It was also
recommended that the City look at whatever amendments would be needed to permit a pilot,
off-leash area in a designated section of South Pointe Park, with limited hours of use. The
designation of an off-leash area was not only prohibited by City Code, but it was also prohibited
by County Code.
Since the initial discussions in early 2009, there have been several Commission/Commission
Committee discussions concerning dogs off leash in South Pointe Park and the existing pilot
program resulting in various actions. Select actions are as follows:
• September 9, 2009, the City Commission approved, on second reading, an Ordinance
amending Chapter 10 of the Miami Beach Code entitled "Animals" to allow the City
Commission to designate specific off-leash areas for dogs in public parks, specifically for
South Pointe Park. The action established morning off-leash hours (park opening
(sunrise) to 9:00 A.M.) only in a specific, unenclosed area of South Pointe Park located
in the triangular area where the public art was scheduled to be sited (south and west of
the Washington Avenue entry plaza). The item was amended to clarify that a South
Pointe Park Dog Off-leash Pilot Program would be for a trial period of six months,
commencing only if/when Miami-Dade County amended Section 5-20 of their Code
pertaining to animals. At the time of the City Ordinance approval, County Code
prohibited dogs off leash except in authorized park areas.
• May 4, 2010, the Miami-Dade County Commission adopted the ordinance amendment at
their Board of County Commissioners meeting amending Section 5-20 of their Code
pertaining to animals.
• June 10, 2010, the initial South Pointe Park Dog Off-leash Pilot Program began.
• February 3, 2011, the Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee held a discussion
concerning the South Pointe Park Dog Off-leash Pilot Program and recommended
extending the trial period, as well as adding two (2) additional hours in the evening on
Monday through Friday only (hours to be determined). They also discussed the concept
of adding a hedge to surround the off-leash area once it returns to its permanent area
(from where it had to be moved when the Lighthouse art sculpture was being installed).
It was concluded that the item would return to Committee after the installation of the
public art, and if the off-leash program was approved to continue, to discuss whether the
off-leash area should move back to the original site, or remain at the current location
(portion of west lawn).
• October 19, 2011, the City Commission approved an ordinance on second/final reading
that extended the pilot off-leash program until January 1, 2012, and added two (2) hours
in the evening from 5:00 P.M. To 7:00 P.M., Monday through Friday.
• January 11, 2012, the City Commission approved an ordinance amendment on second
reading to extend the South Pointe Park Dog Off-leash Pilot Program until July 15, 2012,
modified the off-leash hours in the designated area in the morning from sunrise to 10:00
A.M. daily and between 4:00 P.M. and 7:00 P.M. Monday through Friday and relocated
the off-leash area to the west lawn, south and east of the Washington Avenue entry
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plaza. The Commission also instructed the Administration to file an application to the
Design Review Board (DRB) for the approval of a hedge in the newly established
location.
0 March 6, 2012, the DRB held a hearing on the Administration's application for the
approval of a hedge in the newly established location of the off-leash area in South
Pointe Park.
0 March 13, 2012, DRB rendered an Order imposing conditions that effectively denied the
Administration's request for a hedge by stating "there shall be no hedge to define the
area" and the off-leash area "shall not be located in area #3, surrounding the arts in
public places `lighthouse project'."
• April 11, 2012, the City Commission approved a resolution setting a public hearing,
pursuant to Section 118-262 of the City Code, requesting a review of the Design Review
Board decision rendered on March 13, 2012 (DRB File No. 22894) pertaining to the
design review approval for a hedge for a City Commission designated off-leash dog area
within the western portion of South Pointe Park.
• May 9, 2012, a City Commission item was introduced calling for a public hearing to
consider the appeal of the Design Review Board Order in File No. 22894) pertaining to
the design review approval for a hedge for a City Commission designated off-leash dog
area within the western portion of South Pointe Park. In addition, a resolution setting
forth an order (granting or denying) an appeal request by the City Manager of the City of
Miami Beach, pertaining to a decision of the Design Review Board (DRB) for South
Pointe Park was presented.
At the conclusion of the discussion a motion was made by Vice-Mayor Libbin to
continue the consideration of reversing the DRB Appeal to the June 6, 2012 Commission
Meeting; seconded by Commissioner Exposito; Voice vote 6-1; Opposed: Commissioner
Wolfson.
• June 6, 2012, the City Commission item, deferred from the May 9, 2012 Commission,
calling for a public hearing to consider the appeal of the Design Review Board Order in
File No. 22894) pertaining to the design review approval for a hedge for a City
Commission designated off-leash dog area within the western portion of South Pointe
Park was again introduced.
In addition, a resolution setting forth an order (granting or denying) an appeal request by
the City Manager of the City of Miami Beach, pertaining to a decision of the Design
Review Board (DRB) for South Pointe Park was presented. Following a discussion the
motion to support the appeal failed and the appeal of the DRB order was denied.
O July 18, 2012, the City Commission held the public hearing and approved the ordinance
on second reading extending the South Pointe Park Dog Off-leash Pilot Program
through and until December 31, 2012.
Additionally, the Commission requested the matter be sent back to the
Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee to discuss in greater detail the number of
documented violations that have transpired since the South Pointe Park Dog Off-leash
Pilot Program began in June, 2010.
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• November 14, 2012 , the City Commission:
A) Adopted Resolution WE which accepted the NCAC Committee's recommendations to;
➢ Bring the concept of a hedge for the off-leash dog area of South Pointe Park back
to the City Commission, with the Commission further directing the Administration
to file a new application for a hedge for the off-leash area to the Design Review
Board as soon as possible; and
➢ Extend the off-leash pilot program through March 31, 2013.
B) Amended and adopted the attached Ordinance on First Reading which extended the
South Pointe Park Dog Off-Leash Pilot Program through and including March 31, 2013.
• December 11, 2012, the Parks and Recreation Department submitted the application for
a hedge for the off-leash area of the South Ponte Park to the Planning Department for
presentation to the Design Review Board.
• December 12, 2012, the City Commission held the public hearing and approved the
ordinance on second reading extending the South Pointe Park Dog Off-leash Pilot
Program through and including March 31, 2013.
February 13, 2013, the City Commission adopted an Ordinance on first reading
extending the South Pointe Park Dog Off-leash Pilot Program through and including
June 30, 2013. Further, the Commission directed the Administration to amend the
pending Design Review Board application to install a hedge around the perimeter of the
current dog off leash area in South Pointe Park scheduled to be heard on March 5,
2013, by increasing the height of the hedge from a maximum of 24" to a maximum
height of 42".
• March 5, 2013, the Administration's application for a hedge for the off-leash area in
South Pointe Park was heard by the Design Review Board. At the conclusion of the
hearing the Design Review Board approved the application, finding that the project
would remain consistent with the criteria and requirements of section 118-251 of the
Miami Beach Code if the following conditions are met (among others conditions);
• A low hedge may be provided to help delineate the perimeter of the off-leash
dog area on the west, north and east sides, with strategically located access
openings on these three sides. The hedge material shall be installed in
substantial accordance to the plans submitted, and shall be maintained at a
maximum height of forty-two (42") inches, in a manner to be reviewed and
approved by staff in consultation with the Parks and Recreation Department.
• An alternative appropriate landscape material, such as Fakahatchee and/or
Spartina, more consistent with the landscaping used throughout the park, and in
a wider planting bed, shall be explored, in a manner to be reviewed and
approved by staff in consultation with the Parks and Recreation Department.
• March 13, 2013, the ordinance extending the South Pointe Park Dog Off-leash Pilot
Program through and including June 30, 2013 was presented to the City Commission for
second reading and public hearing. The title of the ordinance was read into the record
and the public hearing was held. Following a Commission discussion and substantial
community resident input which supported the relocation of the off-leash area to back to
the lighthouse area and the use of native grasses and other plant materials to serve as a
control barrier around the designated off-leash area.
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At the conclusion of the discussion a motion was made to bring back the ordinance on
first reading with the following amendments:
1) Change the location of the off-leash dog area back to the lighthouse area (its
original location);
2) Amend the currently authorized afternoon off-leash hours in the designated area
from between 4:00 P.M. and 7:00 P.M. to between 6:00 P.M. and 9:00 P.M.,
Monday through Friday;
3) The existing morning hours (sunrise to 10:00 A.M.) remain unchanged;
4) Extend the pilot program through and including June 30, 2013;
5) These actions should be effective immediately.
A second motion was made and approved unanimously directing the Administration to file an
application to the Design Review Board utilizes native plant materials/grasses etc., around the
perimeter of the newly designated dog off-leash area in the triangular area south and west of
the Washington Avenue entry plaza, to function as a natural environmental barrier and control.
Additionally, the City Commission directed the Administration to meet with the community to
discuss and gain input and comments concerning the relocation plan and the proposed
landscape plan utilizing a combination of native materials/grasses.
ANALYSIS
As directed by the City Commission at their March 13, 2013 meeting the Administration took the
following actions:
• Relocated the off-leash area from west lawn location to its original location in the
triangular area south and west of the Washington Avenue entry plaza where the
lighthouse is located. Additionally, signs were installed in the new location posting the
revised evening weekday hours of 6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M., Monday through Fridays.
These changes were implemented on March 14, 2013.
• The Parks Division developed a concept plan that incorporates native and Florida
friendly plant materials/grasses etc., in the lighthouse area to function as a natural
environmental barrier and control to delineate the dog off-leash area around the
lighthouse. This design was forwarded to the Planning Department staff for their review
and comments. Please see the attached copy of the concept plan.
The Parks and Recreation Administration presented the concept plan to the residents of
the South of Fifth Neighborhood Association at the April 4, 2013, SOFNA general
meeting, to gain comments. At the conclusion of the presentation the SOFNA board
discussed the concept plan and the approved the following motion; "SOFNA supports
an off leash dog area in South Pointe Park, at a location selected in consultation with
professionals as well as the input of the community." This motion was further clarified in
an email from the SOFNA President, Dr. Steven Mandy to the Administration on April
17, 2013, which stated "SOFNA is opposed to a fenced in dog off leash area in the
prime spot of the lighthouse. Our resolution did not state that as clearly as it might
have, but there was no approval of that location, and to the contrary, as 1 am sure you
clearly heard, wide spread disapproval of that as the location"
• The Parks and Recreation Administration hosted a publically noticed community
meeting on Monday, April 15, 2013, in South Pointe Park to discuss the relocated South
Pointe Park Dog Off-leash Area.
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At the meeting, the Administration discussed the City Commission's directives given at
its March 13, 2103, meeting. This included an explanation of the revised hours, a
presentation of the draft landscape concept plan, and a discussion as to potential
alternative locations in South Pointe Park for the Dog Off-leash Pilot Program Area.
Following questions and comments by the residents in attendance, it was the majority
opinion that the current location of the off-leash dog pilot program, in the triangular area
south and west of the Washington Avenue entry plaza where the Lighthouse sculpture
is located, was the location best suited for the South Pointe Park Dog Off-leash Pilot
Program, and it should remain there.
• The Parks and Recreation Department Administration has submitted the application for
the Design Review Board's review of the landscape plan around perimeter of the
relocated (lighthouse) dog off-leash area. At this time the application is scheduled to be
heard at the June, 2013 Design Review Board meeting.
This Ordinance Amendment was presented and approved on first reading by the Mayor and City
Commission at the April 17, 2013, Commission meeting.
CONCLUSION
The Administration recommends adopting the Ordinance Amendment following the 2nd reading
and public hearing.
JLM/MT/KS
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY given that a second reading and public hearing will be held by the Mayor and
City Commission of the City of Miami Beach,Florida,in the Commission Chambers,3rd Floor,City Hall,
1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach,Florida,on Wednesday,May 8,2013 to consider the following:
10:15 a.m.
An Ordinance Amending Chapter 12 Of The Miami Beach Qty Code,Erdilled"Arts,Culture And Entertainment,"
By Amending Article I Thereof,Entitled"Film And Print Production Permits,"By Amending Section 10 Entitled
"Enforcement And Providing For Repealer,Codification,Severability,And An Effective Date.
Inquiries may be directed to the Tourism,Culture&Economic Development Department at(305)673-7577.
10:30 a.m.
An Ordinance Amending Chapter 10 Of The Miami Beach City Code Entitled"Animals,"By Amending Section
10-11,Entitled"Running At Large Prohibited,"By Extending The Pilot Program Off-Leash Area For Dogs In
South Pointe Park Through And Including December 31,2013;By Amending The Afternoon Off-Leash Hours
In The Designated Area From Between 4:00 p.m.And 7:00 p.m.To Between 6:00 p.m.And 9:00 p.m.,
Monday Through Friday;And Relocating The Off-Leash Area From The Area South And East Of The Washington
Avenue Entry Plaza To Its Original Location In The Triangular Area South And West Of The Washington
Avenue Entry Plaza;Providing For Repealer;Severability;Codification;And An Effective Date.
Inquiries may be directed to the Parks&Recreation Department at(305)673-7730.
11:00 a.m.
Ordinances Amending Procedures For Vendor Preference
1. An Ordinance Amending Section 2-372 Of The Miami Beach City Code,Entitled"Procedures To Provide
Preference To Miami Beach-Based Vendors In Contracts For Goods And Contractual Services,"Amending
Section 2-372(1)(b)Thereof,To Require That Miami Beach-Based Vendors Have A Business Tax Receipt
To Provide The Goods And Services Required Under A Subject City Bid For At least One(1)Year Prior ToThe
Issuance Of The Bid,As Well As Have Their Business Headquarters,Or An Office Of The Business,Within
The City For A Period Of At Least One(1)Year Prior To The Issuance Of The Bid;And Amending Section
2.372(2)(b)To Limit Such Preference Only To Proposers;Providing For Codification,Repealer,Severability,
And An Effective Date.
2. An Ordinance Amending Section 2-374 Of The Miami Beach City Code,Entitled`Procedure To Provide
Preference To Veterans In Contracts For GoodsAnd Contractual Services;"ByAmending Section 2-374(2)(h)
To Umlt Such Preference Only To Proposers; Providing For Codlflcation, Repealer, Severability,And
An Effective Date.
Inquiries may be directed to the Procurement Department at(305)673-7490.
INTERESTED PARTIES are invited to appear at this meeting,or be represented by an agent,or to express their
views in writing addressed to the City Commission,c/o the City Clerk,1700 Convention Center Drive,1st Floor,
City Hall,Miami Beach,Florida 33139.Copies of these items are available for public inspection during normal
business hours In the City Clerk's Office, 1700 Convention Center Drive,1st Floor,Qty Hall,Miami Beach,
Florida 33139.This meeting may be continued,and under such circumstances additional legal notice will not
be provided.
Rafael E.Granado,City Clerk
City of Miami Beach
Pursuant to Section 286.0105,Fla.Stat.,the City hereby advises the public that:it a person decides to appeal
any decision made by the City Commission with respect to any matter considered at its meeting or its hearing,
such person must ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made,which record includes the
testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.This notice does not constitute consent by
the City for the introduction or admission of otherwise inadmissible or irrelevant evidence, nor does if
authorize challenges or appeals not otherwise allowed by law.
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