Resolution 2018-30145RESOLUTION NO. 2018 -30145
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATION TO CONDUCT A
COMMUNITY CHARRETTE TO OBTAIN PUBLIC INPUT REGARDING THE
FUTURE USE OR DEVELOPMENT OF THE BYRON CARLYLE THEATER
LOCATED AT 500 71st STREET; FURTHER, AUTHORIZING THE
ADMINISTRATION TO ISSUE A REQUEST FOR LETTERS OF INTEREST
TO OBTAIN MARKET FEEDBACK WITH RESPECT TO THE POTENTIAL
USE OR DEVELOPMENT OF THE BYRON CARLYLE THEATER; AND
FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATION TO CONTINUE TO
WORK WITH MIAMI -DADE COLLEGE TO DEVELOP THE CONCEPT FOR A
MIAMI -DADE COLLEGE SATELLITE CAMPUS TO BE LOCATED IN NORTH
BEACH.
WHEREAS, the Byron Carlyle Theater, located at 500 71st Street (the "Byron 'Carlyle "),
was identified in the North Beach Master Plan as a unique asset for the North Beach
community; and
WHEREAS, Miami -Dade College ("MDC") is one of the largest institutions of higher
education in the United States; and
WHEREAS, at the October 26, 2017 North Beach Steering Committee meeting,
representatives of MDC made a presentation regarding a potential collaboration between the
City and Miami -Dade College, which would provide for an MDC presence in North Beach
through the use of the Byron Carlyle, or portions thereof, as a satellite campus; and
WHEREAS, in recognition of the opportunity for such a partnership with MDC to spur
economic growth in North Beach, the North Beach Steering Committee adopted a motion to
encourage a potential partnership between the City and MDC; and
WHEREAS, at the December 22, 2017 Neighborhoods /Community Affairs Committee
meeting (the "Committee "), the Committee recommended that, prior to issuing a Request for
Proposals ( "RFP ") with respect to the Byron Carlyle, the Administration conduct a community
charrette to re- engage residents on the North Beach Master Plan, and to obtain input from
residents with regard to the future use or development of the Byron Carlyle; and
WHEREAS, at the January 17, 2018 City Commission meeting, the Mayor and City
Commission directed the Administration to conduct a community charrette to obtain public input
with regard to the future use or development of the Byron Carlyle; further, the City Commission
directed the Administration, through its Procurement Department, to issue a request for letters
of interest, to obtain market feedback with respect to potential future uses of the Byron Carlyle
Theater, and further, directed the Administration to continue to work with Miami -Dade College to
develop the concept for a satellite campus in North Beach (including, potentially, a satellite
campus located at the Byron Carlyle Theater).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY .RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the mayor and city
commission hereby authorize the Administration to conduct a community charrette to obtain
public input regarding the future use or development of the Byron Carlyle Theater located at 500
71st Street; further, authorize the Administration, through its Procurement Department, to issue a
request for letters of interest with respect to the potential uses or development of the Byron
Carlyle Theater; and further authorize the Administration to continue to work with Miami -Dade
College to develop the concept for a Miami -Dade College satellite campus to be located in
North Beach.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 17th day of January, 2018.
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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
DATE: January 17, 2018
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT THE NEIGHBORHOODS /COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION TO CONDUCT A COMMUNITY CHARRETTE
AROUND THE FUTURE USE OF THE BYRON CARLYLE.
RECOMMENDATION
Administration recommends the approval to conduct a public workshop to engage residents around
the future use of the Byron Carlyle set forth by the Neighborhoods and Community Affairs
Committee.
ANALYSIS
At the April 13, 2016 Commission meeting, the City Commission heard item R9R, a discussion
regarding interior flooding at the Byron Carlyle Theater. As part of the discussion, former Director of
Tourism Culture and Economic Development, Max Sklar sought direction on whether or not to start
the process for the future of the facility, and potentially go out to bid for the redevelopment of the site.
Commissioner Malakoff made the recommendation to wait until the North Beach Masterplan was
completed before moving forward with a scope of work for the Byron Carlyle Theater site. As part of
the North Beach Masterplan, the Byron Carlyle Theater was examined for possible redevelopment.
The North Beach Masterplan concluded that the Byron Carlyle Theater has the potential to be a
catalytic project that embodies the vision for the Town Center. The Master Plan recommends that by
carefully conceptualizing the redesign of this property, the City could begin to implement the Town
Center concept with mixed -use, multistory development and encourage further development along 71
Street. Some of the uses recommended in the North Beach Masterplan include a library, an
economic incubator to spur entrepreneurship in the area, or a welcome center. The new building
could include office spaces and /or civic uses in to the upper floors.
At the October 26, 2017 North Beach Steering Committee, representatives from Miami Dade College
presented on how they would like to partner with the City of Miami Beach. One of their suggestions
was to bring a satellite campus to North Beach and noted the opportunity to use the Byron Carlyle
space. The Committee made a motion to the support and encourage a potential partnership between
Miami Dade College and the City of Miami Beach. Additionally, the approved FAR ballot measure will
have direct impact on any future design and development plans within the Byron Carlyle site as it is
in the Town Center (TC) zoning district. The policy will not go into effect until the Commission
approves a new ordinance of the FAR zoning changes.
The item was discussed at the Neighborhoods and Community Affairs Committee on December 22,
2017. The Committee recommended that staff conduct a community charrette to reengage residents
around the North Beach Master Plan and the future use of the Byron Carlyle before issuing an RFP
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for development.
Legislative Tracking
Tourism, Culture and Economic Development
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
o Supplemental Master Plan information
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Mayor's North Beach Committee
Vania Pedraja- Castro, Administration Liaison
Mayor's North Beach Committee
Normandy Shores Golf Club
2401 Biarritz Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33141
MEETING MINUTES
Thursday August 3, 2017 5:00 p.m.
1. CaII to Order /Roll Call
Meeting called to order at 5:06 p.m.
Committee members in attendance:
• Brad Bonessi (arrives at 5:40 p.m.)
• Carolina Jones
• Margueritte Ramos
• Kirk Pascal
• Betsy Perez
• Daniel Veitia
• Susanne Torriente, non- voting member
Committee members absent:
• Nancy Liebman
City Staff present:
• Vania Pedraja- Castro, Administration Liaison
• Kathie Brooks, Assistant City Manager
• Eva Silverstein, Tourism, Culture and Economic Development Director
• Cilia Maria Ruiz -Paz, Scribe
Elected officials present:
• Commissioner Joy Malakoff
• Commissioner Michael Grieco
• Danila Bonini, aide to Commissioner Michael Grieco
• Erick Chiroles, aide to Commissioner Ricky Arriola
Committee Members
Brad Bonessi
Nancy Liebman
Carolina Jones
Margueritte Ramos
Kirk Pascal
Betsy Perez
Susanne Torriente
Daniel Veitia
2. Announcements
• Fit Fest event occurring August 12 -13 at the North Beach Bandshell and composed of
multiple athletic activities and Farmer's Market
• Presentation of mayoral and commission candidates
3. Review and Approval of Minutes for June 29, 2017 meeting
• Motion to accept the June 29, 2017 Minutes: Daniel Veitia
o Motion seconded: Betsy Perez
o Motion approved: unanimously, 5 -0 (Brad Bonessi absent)
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4. Discussion on North Beach Projects
A. Town Center — 5:17 p.m.
I. FAR increase (Discussed at 7/26 Commission)
a. Update by Daniel Veitia
i. The referendum is going forward on the November ballot even with
the short time frame; would like to urge the Commission to create a
companion ordinance; he will be reaching out collectively to the
HOAs to explain the importance of passing the referendum
emphasizing that the Master Plan was unanimously approved with
this key component backed by Alan Shulman
b. FAR Increase concerns: Historic preservation and inclusionary zoning should
be components included; concerns over TC -1 designation being respectful
and mindful of North Shore Open Space Park
c. Discussion with regards to the need for a companion ordinance and whether
it overcomplicates the matter; whether enabling legislation ahead of time
would be a beneficial tool to have an educated conversation with the public
regarding the details of the referendum question. The resolution should
demonstrate that FAR is considerate of workforce and inclusionary housing.
City staff reminded the committee that this legislation would go through the
robust Land Use Boards and the Miami Beach residents.
d. Discussion regarding citywide workforce housing and inclusionary housing
and how two items are currently traveling separately
e. Discussion regarding the history of the FAR increase in Ocean Terrace via
referendum had an accompanying ordinance that dictated the parameters.
f. Committee members discussed the purpose of the committee having been
re- formed to support historic preservation and the collaboration to support
preservation; however, Kirk Paskal feels that he cannot support the motion
due to a lack of trust by the community for the City and initiatives from
decisions previously made that went against the will of the community
g. Motion by Daniel Veitia (5:38 p.m.): to ask the City Commission to create a
companion ordinance to travel with the Town Center FAR ballot question.
The ordinance should include an aspect of historic preservation by creating a
fund with the purchase of FAR in Town Center. The ordinance should include
into consideration the Shulman studies with regards to the distribution of
massing for the increased FAR.
i. Motion seconded by: Carolina Jones
ii. Motion approved: passes 5 -1, Kirk Paskal opposed
I. Byron Carlyle Theater
5:48 p.m. - Eva Silverstein, Director of Tourism, Culture and Economic Development
a. The discussion item was withdrawn at July's Commission meeting; the City is
currently looking at the contract as well as the space not being used during
the day and discussing possible daytime activation. Staff has already met
with 0 Cinema management about possible daytime uses.
B. Ocean Terrace
I. RFLI on Urban Design
5:48 p.m. — Vania Pedraja- Castro, Administration Liaison
a. Following the Committee's motion for connectivity for the Ocean Terrace
area, the Procurement Department will be issuing an LTC by August 11,
2017 informing the Commission of the scope of work.
C. Normandy Circle
I. Closure of Rue Vendome for Public Use
5:49 p.m. — Vania Pedraja - Castro, Administration Liaison
a. City held a public meeting where helpful feedback was received; the City
feels it would be beneficial to push back the starting date of the 90 -day pilot
to October in order to better explore full activation of the area and create a
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destination for the community; a later closing will most likely attract more
people due to the cooler weather.
b. Discussion regarding the temporary closure not providing a solution for
parking while a permanent closure would; the Parking Department has
figured out a way to relocate the handicap parking spot and are looking into
where to relocate the remaining 8 spaces — could be 4 spaces as two parking
spaces could fit on both ends of the street; discussion regarding the Building
Department's vehicles being relocated at night from their current parking
although this is a preliminary option;
c. The Transportation Department will be issuing an LTC for the postponement
d. Questions regarding whether or not the Chase Bank parking and an
additional parking structure had been explored; City staff will research and
provide an update
e. Discussion regarding rumors that the Farmer's Market would relocate to
Ocean Terrace; this will only occur temporarily for the upcoming Fit Fest; the
Farmer's Market participants are aware of the pilot closure and are
welcoming it.
D. 72nd Street Parking Lot
I. Desman's Proposal
5:57 p.m. — Vania Pedraja - Castro, Administration Liaison
a. A Purchase order has been signed by all the relevant parties and is now
going through the approval process; the purchase order must be fully
executed for Desman to begin work, however, this project will be expedited;
City staff will provide more information in a follow up e -mail
E. The West Lots
11. North Beach Yard (Discussed at 7/26 Commission)
5:58 p.m. — Erick Chiroles, aide to Commissioner Arriola
a. The project has gone through the Commission and its committees and will
now go on to Design Review Board; the Yard is expected to open in March
2018 with grants awarded and 200 new jobs; it will make the RM -1 district
more walkable; the Knight Foundation recently granted Wynwood Yard funds
for expansion
III. Log Cabin (Discussed at 7/26 Commission)
6:00 p.m. — Kathie Brooks, Assistant City Manager
a. The Commission adopted the Finance and Citywide Projects Committee's
recommendation to pursue various tracks simultaneously; these include
asking the Miami Design Preservation League to further explore the historical
significance of the log and its potential for preservation, working with the
City's grants administration in search of potential eligible grants, in the
interim looking at both the possible relocation to North Shore Open Space
Park as there is currently funding allocated to the park and the possibility of
preserving certain elements of the cabin that are still in good condition to
restore at a later date; the item will go back to the FCWPC in September
b. Discussion regarding the historical significance of the cabin; discussion
regarding whether or not termite damage to the cabin has been thoroughly
discussed
IV. Christmas Tree Sales (Discussed at 7/26 Commission)
6:06 p.m. — Eva Silverstein, Tourism, Culture and Economic Development Director
a. Commissioner Rosen Gonzalez introduced an item to suggest that the City
consider concessionaires to sell Christmas Trees in North Beach; Staff is
looking first at NGOs as it is not the will of the Commission to make a profit
but simply to provide a service; they are actively looking and will take the
item when further researched back to the Commission;
b. Committee members agreed that this was a great idea; however, they would
like Staff to discuss with Miami Beach Senior High and the Police
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Department if selling Christmas trees is a fundraiser for them, and if so to
see if they would like to setup in North Beach in order to ensure their
fundraiser is still successful.
F. Entrance signs and pedestrian bridges
I. Update on the Shulman Design
6:07 p.m. — Vania Pedraja- Castro, Administration Liaison
a. City staff has met with Property Management and one of the City engineers
on rotation to present them the Shulman designs for 81St Street and are
sending out an engineer to confirm the stability of the bridge; the hope is to
implement the new design for that pedestrian bridge; discussion reminding
the inclusion of the entrance feature and 71st street feature from Normandy
circle to the beach connectivity; the City has dropped off designs with FDOT
for review and are evaluating the next steps to be taken; there are no
anticipated design changes;
b. The Committee has not seen rich designs in over a year and requests a copy
from Staff
G. North shore open space park and altos del mar park
I. Renaming North Shore Open Space Park
6:09 p.m. — Vania Pedraja- Castro, Administration Liaison
a. Commissioner Aleman has requested the committee take a vote on two
options:
1. North Shore Oceanside Park
ii. North Beach Oceanside Park
b. Discussion regarding the identity crisis for North Beach and the City moving
forward with "North Beach "; there is no reason to have two big parks named
"North Shore"
c. Discussion regarding the appetite to provide a general consensus of the
entire area being referred to as "North Beach" versus "North Shore" with
specific exceptions
d. Commissioner Malakoff explained that South Beach was once called South
Shore and North Beach North Shore; over the years South Beach has
become a destination; it makes sense to use "North Beach" for a very
different identity to South Beach while keeping consistency and not going
back to an outdated name; concerns discussed regarding the confusion with
"North Miami Beach" among others
e. Motion by Carolina Jones (6 :11 p.m.): Motion to rename North Shore
Open Space Park to North Beach Oceanside Park
i. Motion seconded by: Betsy Perez
ii. Motion approved: passes 4 -2, Kirk Paskal and Daniel Veitia opposed
II. Renaming North Shore Tennis Center
6 :16 p.m. — Vania Pedraja- Castro, Administration Liaison
a. Proposed name change to: the Miami Beach Tennis Club at North Shore
Park
b. Discussion regarding the length of the proposed name the reasoning being
the need to formalize and elevate the center into a club and reflect its status
as a city -wide program
c. Additional discussion regarding the rebranding of "North Shore" to "North
Beach" in general terms
d. Motion by Betsy Perez (6:21 p.m.): to rename the tennis courts at North
Shore Park to Miami Beach Tennis Club
i. Motion seconded by: Brad Bonessi
ii. Motion approved: passes unanimously, 6 -0
III. Art in North Shore Open Space Park (Discussed at 7/26 Commission)
6:22 p.m. — Eva Silverstein, Tourism, Culture and Economic Development Director
a. The Commission made a favorable recommendation as there is $60,000 for
the project; the FWCPC has instructed the City to look for additional funding
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to supplement the existing funds with about $70,000 going directly to the art;
the City has a robust program whereby 1.5% of capital projects' budgets go
to art in public places; the Art in Public Spaces Committee curates, selects
and manages that process
b. Discussion regarding how all the separate projects work together with
regards to the timeline; the North Beach Oceanside Park will be coordinated
by West8
c. The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board looks at every new park and
makes recommendations of the art to be included
d. Recommendation by Brad Bonessi that if the log cabin was to be moved that
it be placed at the beginning to cover up the non - aesthetic county facilities;
he would also like to have a specific timeline for all the discussed projects
because nothing can currently be held accountable
e. Motion by Brad Bonessi (6:27 p.m.): to request funding for arts in public
places in Altos del Mar Park.
i. Motion seconded by: Daniel Veitia
ii. Motion approved: unanimously, 6 -0
f. A sculptural playground could still be considered for the location even if the
motion is not taken up and implemented
H. Historic preservation
I. Update from the Planning Department
6:28 p.m. — Vania Pedraja - Castro, Administration Liaison
a. The local historic district will be going before the Historic Preservation Board
on October 11, 2017; assuming its endorsement, it would move as an
ordinance on to the Planning Board at the end of November and then to first
reading by Commission in December; the moratorium is in place until early
December with zoning in progress already triggered
b. City staff will follow up as to the reason the report cannot be provided in
September
I. Immediate priorities
Vania Pedraja- Castro, Administration Liaison
I. 6:32 p.m. — Entrance signs and 71st Street Bridge — previously discussed
II. 6:32 p.m. Streetscape /landscape projects at 71st and 72nd Streets along the West
Lots, Ocean Terrace, and 81st Street pedestrian corridor area
a. The Committee feels that regardless of other projects, this should not keep
progress of North Beach on hold, moving forward in areas that are not
affected by other projects; committee members believe there to be $800,000
allocated for trees and City staff will confirm
III. 6:35 p.m. — North Shore Open Space Park and Altos Del Mar Park — park projects
already underway
a. North Shore Open Space Park will be presented at the Design Review Board
on September 5th with a delay due to concerns regarding the edge fence,
park lighting and playground design; staff continues to work on the
construction documents
b. Altos del Mar is in the process of bidding by the Procurement Department
and CIP will award the project in the fall of 2017
J. Mid -term priorities
Vania Pedraja- Castro, Administration Liaison
I. 6:37 p.m. — 72nd Street parking garage /park — previously discussed
II. 6:37 p.m. — Urban neighborhood designer RFP — previously discussed
III. 6:38 p.m. — Normandy Circle
1. 75th Street (library parcel) redevelopment
a. The City is working on the RFLI that will also affect the library being
relocated and adding ocean rescue and retail
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b. Discussion by committee with regards the need to move it into Town
Center; as it stands now, it is a safety concern with incidents almost
every night; until it is moved, committee discussed the possibility of
turning off the Wi -Fi at night when the library is closed; the quicker it can
be moved the better
2. 6:39 p.m. — Biscayne Beach parking garage
a. The Commission has given the direction to pursue the location for the
proposed parking garage as a surface parking lot instead as well as
reconfiguring Stillwater, 79th Street and Crespi for additional parking
spaces; the City is also already working to relocate the fire hydrants
5. Update
a) Ocean Terrace
6:40 p.m. — Silvia Coltrane, Developer
• Does not want to speak for Sandor Scher, however, the package was submitted to
the Historic Planning Board and is only in the beginning stages; the Committee
will be inviting Sandor Scher to speak
b) Lights at North Shore Open Space Park
6:43 p,m. — Officer Julio Blanco
• Believes that the City needs to grandfather any existing lighting as any new
lighting installed will become a limitation
c) 0 Cinema Upcoming Events
6:43 p.m. — Kareem Tabsch, 0 Cinema
• November will mark 30 years and 0 Cinema is currently the only cultural
organization in North Beach that is open daily
• Initially projected 500 events per year; in 2016, they held 1,049 events and 936 in
2015; 10,000 visitors were initially projected; in 2015, the theater received 19,000
and 21,300 in 2016
• The theater considers itself a shepherd of community needs and invites the
community to voice its concerns as the future of the theater is discussed
• Would like to start classic film for seniors and looking to the City for support
• Will come back for an update at the end of the year and invites the Committee to
host one of its meetings on location
• 0 Cinema operates only 48% of the building as the rest is operated by the City
• They have memberships with discounted tickets for $50 /year
• Discussion regarding using the space to host a theater camp although the
turnaround between a camp to showing movies is challenging
• In September, the Commission will have a referral to a committee to discuss the
RFP which had been delayed until after the Master Plan
• Discussion regarding the demographics for the area and how it compares to
Wynwood (moviegoers are under 40 and used to receive many individuals from
North Beach) and Miami Shores (with moviegoers over 60); Miami Beach draws in
people from surrounding areas and the demographics are skewed depending on
the film being shown; do receive more tourists
d) Town Center
Neisen Kasdin, property owner
Deferred to next meeting
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6. Public Input /Comments
6:57 p.m.
Beth Emerson, resident
• Request that the 0 Cinema begin a petition from residents to ensure its future in North
Beach
• Shared that general comments from the public reflect that residents do not want the FAR
increase because they do not understand how specific the project is and believe that
traffic will only become worse as density is increased
Matis Cohen, property owner
• The topic of Town Center has been discussed in this committee for over two years and
North Beach has been a hot topic since 2008; the steering committee was established
with a particular and subjective view for a balanced objective for revitalizing north beach;
he does not feel that the committee should be micromanaging every single detail and that
it should allow City staff and the Commission to do their jobs; let the process move
forward; concerned about the dissenting opinion
Paula King, resident
• Wanted to make sure that the Committee to explore if the log cabin is moved, will it lose
eligibility for state and federal funding and if chances of other funding will be greatly
diminished;
o City staff wants to make sure not to jump too far ahead as it is not known
whether or not it can be moved; it could also qualify for other available funding
Tanya Bhatt, resident
• Asked the Committee members whether they planned to make a formal recommendation
forcefully voicing the concern noting the Log Cabin's historical significance
o The Committee already made a motion to explore second and third opinions to
renovate the cabin and work in tandem with the production of the North Beach
Yard; will revisit following the full report to gauge any additional motions
Jonathan Strauss, resident
• Happy to see how such an eclectic community comes together and believes in North
Beach
• Provided a Fit Fest update and free passes into the fitness classes
7. Committee Member Comments
6:57 p.m. — Thank you to Vania Pedraja- Castro for jumping into Jeff Oris' shoes so well and in an
organized manner; thank you to Eva Silverstein and Kathie Brooks for their participation as well
7:09 p.m. — Brad Bonessi
o Just returned from Pittsburgh, a city he did not enjoy visiting, but is now blown away by
the change it has seen following Google's direct monetary impact; would like to suggest
that Miami Beach reach out to an incubator such as Google that would make North
Beach thrive; Eva Silverstein took note and will continue to explore avenues
8. Adjournment
• Motion to adjourn meeting: Carolina Jones
o Motion seconded: Betsy Perez
o Motion approved: unanimously 4 -0, (Daniel Veitia, Kirk Paskal absent)
• Meeting adjourned: 7:13 p.m.
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Actionable Items
City Liaisons will:
• Provide more information regarding Desman's Proposal for 72nd Street Parking lot
• Track the landscaping funding and progress
• Coordinate timeline for all current projects
• Provide the latest Shulman pedestrian bridge designs to committee members
• Follow up on parking space relocation for Rue Vendome and the Chase parking lot
Next Mayor's North Beach Committee meeting is scheduled for September 7, 2017 at 8:30 a.m.
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AM! BEACH
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
NO. LTC #
403-2017
TO:
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manage
DATE: August 8, 2017
SUBJECT: Mayor's North Beach Committee
The purpose of this Letter to the Commission (LTC) is to inform the Commission of a
motion passed by the Mayor's North Beach Committee at their August 3, 2017 meeting.
Members Present: Margueritte Ramos (Chair), Betsy Perez, Brad Bonessi, Kirk Paskal,
Carolina Jones, Suzanne Torriente (non-voting member) and Daniel Veitia
Members Absent: Nancy Liebman,
LETTER TO COMMISSION
Mayor Philip Levine and Members of the City Commission
MOTION: to urge the City Commission and Administration to create a companion
ordinance in conjunction with the Town Center (TC) FAR ballot question. The
proposed ordinance should include an aspect of historic preservation by creating
a historic preservation fund that is funded through the purchase of FAR in Town
Center. The ordinance should also take into consideration the Shulman and
Associates studies with regards to the distribution of massing for the increased
FAR.
Motion Made By: Daniel Veitia
Motion Seconded By: Carolina Jones
Motion Passed: Votes 5-1
MOTION: to rename North Shore Open Space Park to North Beach Oceanside
Park.
Motion Made By: Carolina Jones
Motion Seconded By Betsy Perez
Motion Passed: Votes 3-2
MOTION: to rename North Shore Park Tennis Center to Miami Beach Tennis
Club.
Motion Made By: Betsy Perez
Motion Seconded By: Brad Bonessi
Motion Passed: Votes 6-0
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MOTION: to request the City Commission consider commissioning art for Altos
Del Mar Park through the use of Art in Public Places.
Motion Made By: Brad Bonessi
Motion Seconded By: Daniel Veitia
Motion Passed: Votes 6-0
cc: Kathie Brooks, Assistant City Manager
Eva Silverstein, Tourism, Culture, and Enomic Development Director
Vania Pedraja-Castro, Economic Development Specialist
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