Resolution 2022-32121 RESOLUTION NO. 2022-32121
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE
RECOMMENDATION OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND
NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE AT ITS MARCH 7,
2022 MEETING, TO CONSIDER THE PROPOSED NAMING OF THE
500-700 ALTON ROAD PARK AS "SUNSET PARK" OR "GATEWAY
PARK" AT THE APRIL 6, 2022 COMMISSION MEETING; SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING ON MAY 4, 2022, PURSUANT TO SECTION 82-
503(a)(8) OF THE CITY CODE; AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO
PUBLISH THE APPROPRIATE PUBLIC NOTICE.
WHEREAS, during the May 12, 2021 City Commission meeting, Commission
referred a discussion regarding the naming of the 500-700 Alton Road Park (the "Park")
to the Neighborhood and Quality of Life Committee (Exhibit A); and
WHEREAS, in preparation for the opening of the park, the West Avenue
Neighborhood Association Neighborhood Association ("WAvNA") met and provided the
following naming suggestions for the park, Gateway Park or South Beach Gateway
Park, South Shore Park, Sunset Park, Tequesta Park, and West Avenue Park or West
Bay Park; and
WHEREAS, additionally, during the January 10, 2019 Parks and Recreational
Facilities Advisory Board meeting, a motion was passed recommending that the new
500-700 Alton Road Park, at our City's primary entrance, be named "Unity Park."
(Exhibit B); and
WHEREAS, at the September 20, 2021 Public Safety and Neighborhood Quality
of Life Committee meeting, the Committee recommended engaging with the community
via a poll to vote on a park name. The following six names were determined by the
Committee to be considered: Gateway Park, South Beach Gateway Park, South Shore
Park, Sunset Park, West Avenue Park and Unity Park; and
WHEREAS, during the December 8, 2021 City Commission meeting,
Resolution No. 2021-31937 was passed accepting the recommendation of the Public
Safety and Neighborhood Quality of Life Committee, at its September 20, 2021 meeting,
authorizing the Administration to engage the community through online voting for the
selection of park name for the future 500-700 Alton Road Park. The final names
included:
• Gateway Park
• South Beach Gateway Park
• South Shore Park
• Sunset Park
• West Avenue Park
• Canopy Park
• Unity Park
This also included a write-in option. (Exhibit C); and
WHEREAS, the online voting survey opened on December 27, 2021 and
closed on January 24, 2022. A total of 1,946 votes were cast. Below are the top 10 park
names:
• Sunset Park: 365
• Gateway Park: 237
• South Shore Park: 203
• Canopy Park: 202
• Total for all iterations related to Israel "Raffa" Hernandez: 201
• Unity Park: 186
• West Avenue Park: 42
• MacArthur Park: 32
• Tiger King Park: 20
• South Beach Gateway Park: 18; and
WHEREAS, LTC No. 035-2022 was distributed on January 28, 2022 with the
above information. (Exhibit D); and
WHEREAS, at its March 7, 2022 meeting, the Public Safety Neighborhood and
Quality of Life Committee (formerly named the Neighborhood and Quality of Life
Committee) motioned to have the full City Commission consider between "Sunset Park"
and "Gateway Park" as potential names for the 500-700 Alton Road Park; and
WHEREAS, "Sunset Park" is the park name with the highest number of votes;
and
WHEREAS, the naming requires referendum approval, as it does not fall within
the exceptions enumerated under City Code Section 82-503(a)(8 because the proposed
names do not refer solely to the name of the city, the geographic area or physical
location of the facility and/or the street or portion of the street where the facility is
located, the function of the facility, or the current name of the facility; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing must be scheduled for the May 4, 2022 City
Commission meeting to approve the proposed naming for the Park, and call for a
Special Election; and
WHEREAS, if either name for the park is approved by the Mayor and City
Commission, the naming would be further contingent on voter referendum approval, in
accordance with Section 82-503 of the City Code; and
WHEREAS, if approved on May 4, 2022, the City Attorney's Office will present a
separate Resolution calling a Special Election to approve the proposed naming as part
of the August 23, 2022 election.
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 the recommendation of the Public Safety and Neighborhood
Quality of Life Committee at its March 7, 2022 meeting, to consider the proposed
naming of the 500-700 Alton Road Park as "Sunset Park" or "Gateway Park" at the April
6, 2022 Commission meeting; set a Public Hearing on May 4, 2022, pursuant to Section
82-503(a)(8) of the City Code; and direct the City Clerk to publish the appropriate public
notice.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 6th day of April 202
ATTEST:
. (741 APR 1 2 2022 Dan Gelber, Mayor
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Rafael E. 6ranado, City Clerk
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Alina T. Hudak, City Manager
DATE: April 6, 2022
SUBJECT:A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF
THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE
COMMITTEE AT ITS MARCH 7, 2022 MEETING, TO CONSIDER THE
PROPOSED NAMING OF THE 500-700 ALTON ROAD PARK AS "SUNSET
PARK" OR "GATEWAY PARK" AT THE APRIL 6, 2022 COMMISSION
MEETING; SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON MAY4, 2022, PURSUANT TO
SECTION 82-503(A)(8) OF THE CITY CODE; AND DIRECTING THE CITY
CLERK TO PUBLISH THE APPROPRIATE PUBLIC NOTICE.
RECOMMENDATION
Accept the recommendation of the Public Safety and Neighborhood Quality of Life Committee
meeting on March 7, 2022, for the Commission to decide on a name for 500-700 Alton Road
Park, considering the names "Sunset Park" and "Gateway Park", at the April 6, 2022
Commission meeting; setting a Public Hearing on May 4, 2022, pursuant to Section 82-503(a)
(8)of the City Code;and directing the City Clerk to publish the appropriate public notice.
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
During the May 12, 2021 City Commission meeting, Commission referred a discussion
regarding the naming of the 500-700 Alton Road Park to the Neighborhood and Quality of Life
Committee (Exhibit A).
In preparation for the opening of the park, the West Avenue Neighborhood Association
Neighborhood Association ("WAvNA") met and provided the following naming suggestions for
the park, Gateway Park or South Beach Gateway Park, South Shore Park, Sunset Park,
Tequesta Park, and West Avenue Park or West Bay Park.
Additionally, during the January 10, 2019 Parks and Recreational Facilities Advisory Board
meeting, a motion was passed recommending that the new 500-700 Alton Road Park, at our
City's primary entrance, be named "Unity Park." (Exhibit B)
At the September 20, 2021 Public Safety and Neighborhood Quality 'of Life Committee
meeting, the Committee recommended engaging with the community via a poll to vote on a park
name. The following six names were determined by the Committee to be considered: Gateway
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Park, South Beach Gateway Park, South Shore Park, Sunset Park, West Avenue Park and
Unity Park.
During the December 8, 2021 City Commission meeting, Resolution No. 2021-31937 was
passed accepting the recommendation of the Public Safety and Neighborhood Quality of Life
Committee, at its September 20, 2021 meeting, authorizing the Administration to'engage the
community through online voting for the selection of park name for the future 500-700 Alton
Road Park.The final names included:
• Gateway Park
• South Beach.Gateway Park
• South Shore Park
• Sunset Park
• West Avenue Park
• Canopy Park
• Unity Park
This also included a write-in option.(Exhibit C)
The online voting survey opened on December 27, 2021 and closed on January 24, 2022. A
total of 1,946 votes were cast. Below are the top 10 park names:
Park Name" Total.Number of Votes
Sunset Park 365
Gateway Park 237
South Shore Park 203
Canopy Park 202
Total for all iterations related to Israel"Raffa" Hemandez 201
Unity Park 186
West Avenue Park 42
MacArthur Park 32
Tiger King Park 20
South Beach Gateway Park 18
LTC 035-2022 was distributed on January 28, 2022 with the above information. (Exhibit D)
At the March 7, 2022 Public Safety Neighborhood and Quality of Life Committee (formerly
named the Neighborhood and Quality of Life Committee) motioned to have the full
Commission consider "Sunset Park" and "Gateway Park' as potential names for the 500-700
Alton Road Park.
ANALYSIS
"Sunset Park' is the park name with the highest number of votes. The naming requires
referendum approval, as it does not within the exceptions enumerated under City Code Section
82-503(a)(8):
"The referendum requirements shall not apply to a public facility that is to be named or renamed
solely for the name of the city, the geographic area or physical location of the facility and/or the
street or portion of the street where the facility is located, the function of the facility, or the
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current name of the facility."
A public hearing for the. May 4, 2022 City Commission meeting to approve the naming and call
for a Special Election. The Special Election must be approved by the May 4, 2022 City
Commission meeting to appear as a ballot question during the August 23, 2022 election.
SUPPORTING SURVEY DATA
N/A
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
N/A
Applicable Area
South Beach
Is this a"Residents Right Does this item utilize G.O.
to Know" item, pursuant to Bond Funds?
City Code Section 2-14?
\Yes No
Strategic Connection
Non-Applicable
Legislative Tracking
Parks and Recreation
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
❑ Exhibit A- Referral Memo from May 12, 2021 Commission Meeting Item C4K
o Exhibit B - LTC#027-2019 Parks and Recreational Facilities Advisory Board Motions •
o Exhibit C- Resolution No. 2021-31937 from the December 8, 2021 Commission Meeting
o Exhibit D - LTC 035-2022 Park Naming Online Survey for New Park on Alton Road
❑ Resolution
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Committee Assignments -C4 K
MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Alina T. Hudak, City Manager
DATE: May 12, 2021
SUBJECT: REFERRAL TO THE JUNE 30, 2021 NEIGHBORHOOD AND QUALITY OF
LIFE COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS THE NAMING OF THE 500-700 ALTON
ROAD PARK.
RECOMMENDATION
Referral to the June 30, 2021 Neighborhood and Quality of Life Committee to discuss the
naming of the 500-700 Alton Road Park.
ANALYSIS
The 500-700 Alton Road Park is estimated to open this summer. We would like to refer the
naming of the park to the June 30, 2021 Neighborhood and Quality of Life Committee (NQLC)
to have Commission and residents discuss different options and ultimately making a
recommendation for the full Commission's approval.
SUPPORTING SURVEY DATA
N/A
Applicable Area
South Beach
Is this a."Residents Right Does this item utilize G.O.
to Know" item, pursuant to Bond Funds?
City Code Section 2-14?
Yes No
Strategic Connection
Non-Applicable
Legislative Tracking
Parks and Recreation
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MiAMI BEACH
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
NO. LTC# 027-2019 LETTER TO COMMISSION
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TO: : : :::
of th tyCom FROM:
DATE: January 11,2019
SUBJECT: PARKS&RECREATIONAL FACILITI S ADVISORY BOARD MOTIONS
The purpose of this Letter to Commission (LTC) is to Inform the Mayor and Commission of the two motions
passed by the Parks and Recreational Facilities Advisory Board at its meeting on January 10,2019:
MOTION 1:
The Parks and Recreational Facilities Advisory Board has, on multiple occasions, discussed naming a park
within our City to celebrate our culture of diversity and inclusiveness.From religious freedom,to LGBTQ rights,
to honoring residents with special needs and embracing people from every ethnicity, our City is a beacon for
inclusion. It is in this spirit,that the Parks and Recreational Facilities Advisory Board recommends that the new
park on 500 Alton Road, at our City's primary entrance, be named UNITY PARK.We further recommend that
plaques with inspirational quotes be placed throughout the park commemorating our City's commitment to this
core value.
•
Motion Made by:Carolina Jones(WII Martinez was chair at the time of the motion)
Motion Seconded by:Wil Martinez
Motion Passes:8-0(Motion Passes)
Members In Favor: Carolina Jones,Wit Martinez,Andrew Plotkin, Stephanie Rosen, Sean Smith, Eliane Soffer
Siegel, Dana Turken and Paul Stein
Members Not Present Robert Gonzalez,Jonathan Fryd and David Berger
MOTION 2: -
The Parks and Recreational Facilities Advisory Board motions to explore working with the Miami-Dade County
Public School Board to use all of their available fields in Miami Beach to expand youth sports programming
based on the Increasing enrollment numbers of programs such as baseball and soccer and due to the lack of
current field space available for use. -
Motion Made by:Sean Smith, ,
Motion Seconded by: Dana Turken
•
Motion Passes:9-0(Motion Passes)
Members In Favor:Carolina Jones,Wil Martinez,David Berger,Andrew Plotkin,Stephanie Rosen, Sean Smith,
Eliane Soffer Siegel, Dana Turken and Paul Stein
Members Not P ent: Robert Gonzalez and Jonathan Fryd
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RESOLUTION NO. 20 2 1 - 3 1 9 3 7
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, . FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE •
RECOMMENDATION OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND QUALITY OF
LIFE COMMITTEE, AT ITS SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 MEETING, AND
AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATION TO ENGAGE THE
COMMUNITY THROUGH ONLINE VOTING FOR THE SELECTION OF A
PARK NAME FOR THE FUTURE 500-700 ALTON ROAD PARK.
WHEREAS, during the May 12, 2021 City Commission meeting, the Mayor and
City Commission referred to the Neighborhood and Quality of Life Committee ("NQLC")
a discussion regarding the naming of the 500-700 Alton Road Park; and
WHEREAS, the 500-700 Alton Road Park is set to open in the next few months,
and in preparation for its opening, the West Avenue Neighborhood Association
Neighborhood Association ("WAvNA") has met and provided naming suggestions for the
park, as outlined below:
• Gateway Park or South Beach Gateway Park: refers to its location at the
entrance to Miami Beach
• South Shore Park - to honor the South Shore Hospital that was the first AIDS
clinic in the State of Florida
• Sunset Park—the park faces west towards the sunset
• Tequesta Park — an acknowledgement of the original inhabitants of the region, •
which is somewhat overdue and underrecognized
• West Avenue Park or West Bay Park - associates the park to a specific
neighborhood next to the Bay; and
WHEREAS, WAvNA has no preferred recommendation at this time; and
WHEREAS, additionally, during the January 10, 2019 Parks and Recreational
Facilities Advisory Board (the "Board") meeting,. the 'Board passed a motion
recommending that the new 500-700 Alton Road Park be named "Unity Park" in
recognition of the City's culture of diversity and inclusiveness, from religious freedom, to
LGBTQ rights, to honoring residents with special needs and embracing people from
every ethnicity; and
WHEREAS, the Board also recommended that plaques with inspirational quotes
be placed throughout the park commemorating the City's commitment to its core values;
and
WHEREAS, at its September 20, 2021 meeting, the NQLC recommended polling
the community on a park name, with the following six names determined by the
Committee for consideration:
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• Gateway Park
• South Beach Gateway Park
• South Shore Park
• Sunset Park
• West Avenue Park -
• Unity Park; and
WHEREAS, the Administration has created a webpage for the community to visit
to place their votes and upon approval, which will remain open for voting for a period of
two weeks; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission accept the recommendation of the
NQLC, and authorize the Administration to poll the community online by providing the
following seven (7) names for consideration, along with a write-in option:
• Gateway Park
• South Beach Gateway Park
• South Shore Park
• Sunset Park
• West Avenue Park
• Canopy Park
• Unity Park; and
WHEREAS, the results of the poll will be taken back to the NQLC for their final
input, and the final naming shall be subjected to review and approval in accordance with
the City's Naming Ordinance, as set forth in Section 82-503 of the City Code, and
depending on the name selected, may require voter referendum approval, as provided
in Section 82-503(a)(6).
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 accept the recommendation of the Neighborhood and Quality of
Life Committee, at its September 20, 2021 meeting, and authorize the Administration to
engage the community through online voting for the selection of a park name for the
future 500-700 Alton Road park.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 8th day of December 2021.
ATTEST:
Dan Gelber, Mayor
Rafael E. Glranado, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO ,"",,,,,
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Aline T. Hudak, City Manager
DATE: December 8,2021
SUBJECT:A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF
THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE, AT ITS
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 MEETING, APPROVING ENGAGING THE
COMMUNITY FOR THE SELECTION OF A PARK NAME FOR THE FUTURE
500-700 ALTON ROAD PARK, BY OFFERING ONLINE VOTING FOR THE
COMMUNITY.
RECOMMENDATION
The City Administration recommends accepting the recommendation of the Neighborhood and
Quality of Life Committee, at its September 20, 2021 meeting, approving engaging the
community for the selection of a park name for the future 500-700 Alton Road park, by offering
online voting for the community.
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
During the May 12, 2021 City Commission meeting, a referral to the Neighborhood and Quality
of Life Committee was made to hold a discussion regarding the naming of the 500-700 Alton
Road Park. (Exhibit A)
ANALYSIS
The 500-700 Alton Road Park is set to open in the next few months. In preparation for its '
opening, the West Avenue Neighborhood Association Neighborhood Association ("WAvNA")
has met and provided naming suggestions for the park, as outlined below: •
• Gateway Park or South Beach Gateway Park: refers to its location at the entrance to Miami
Beach
• South Shore Park - to honor the South Shore Hospital that was the first AIDS clinic in the
State of Florida
• Sunset Park—the park faces west towards the sunset
• Tequesta Park — an acknowledgement of the original inhabitants of the region, which is
somewhat overdue and underrecognized
• West Avenue Park or West Bay Park -associates the park to a specific neighborhood next to
the Bay
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WAvNA has no preferred recommendation at this time.
Additionally, during the January 10, 2019 Parks and Recreational Facilities Advisory Board (the
"Board") meeting, a motion was passed recommending that the new 500-700 Alton Road Park,
at our City's primary entrance, be named "Unity Park." (Exhibit B) This is inspired by the City's
culture of diversity and inclusiveness. From religious freedom, to LGBTQ rights, to honoring
residents with special needs and embracing people from every ethnicity, the City is a beacon for
inclusion. The Board also recommended that plaques with inspirational quotes be placed
throughout the park commemorating our City's commitment to this core value.
At the September 20, 2021 Neighborhood and Quality of Life Committee meeting, the
Committee recommended engaging with the community via a poll to vote on a park name. The
following six names were determined by the Committee to be considered:
• Gateway Park •
• South Beach Gateway Park
• South Shore Park
• Sunset Park
• West Avenue Park
• Unity Park
The Administration has created a webpage for the community to visit to place their votes (Exhibit
C). Upon approval,the website will be open for voting for a period of two weeks. The results will
be taken back to the Neighborhood and Quality of Life Committee for their final input.
SUPPORTING SURVEY DATA
N/A
•
Applicable Area
South Beach
Is this a"Residents Right Does this item utilize G.O.
to Know"item,pursuant to Bond Funds?
City Code Section 2-14?
Yes No
Strategic Connection
Non-Applicable
Legislative Tracking
Parks and Recreation
Sponsor
Commissioner Alex Fernandez
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
❑ Exhibit A- Referral Memo C4K from May 12, 2021 Commission Meeting
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❑ Exhibit B—LTC#027-2019 Parks and Recreational Facilities Advisory Board Motions
o Exhibit C—Draft Webpage Content for Community Voting
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Committee Assignments-C4 K
MIAMIBEACH.
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Aline T. Hudak, City Manager
DATE: May 12, 2021
SUBJECT: REFERRAL TO THE JUNE 30, 2021 NEIGHBORHOOD AND QUALITY OF
LIFE COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS THE NAMING OF THE 500-700 ALTON
ROAD PARK.
r, RECOMMENDATION
Referral to the June 30, 2021 Neighborhood and Quality of Life Committee to discuss the
naming of the 500-700 Alton Road Park.
ANALYSIS
The 500-700 Alton Road Park is estimated to open this summer. We would like to refer the
naming of the park to the June 30, 2021 Neighborhood and Quality of Life Committee (NQLC)
to have Commission and residents discuss different options and ultimately making a
recommendation for the full Commission's approval.
SUPPORTING SURVEY DATA
N/A
Applicable Area
South Beach
Is this a"Residents Right Does this item utilize G.O.
to Know" item, pursuant to Bond Funds?
City Code Section 2-14?
Yes No
Strategic Connection
Non-Applicable
Legislative Trackino
Parks and Recreation
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MLAMIBEACH
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER_
NO. LTC# 027-2019 LETTER TO COMMISSION
TO: Mayor Dan Gelber and-Members of tRthComm ion .
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales,City Manager
•
DATE: January 11,2019SUBJECT: PARKS&RECREATIONAL.FACILVISORY BOARD MOTIONS
The purpose of this Letter to Commission (LTC) is to inform the Mayor and Commission of the two motions
passed by the Parks and Recreational Facilities Advisory Board at its meeting on January 10,2019:
MOTION 1:
The Parks and Recreational Facilities Advisory Board has, on multiple occasions, discussed naming a park
within our City to celebrate our culture of diversity and inclusiveness.From religious freedom,to LGBTO rights,
to honoring residents with special needs and embracing people from every ethnicity, our City is a beacon for
inclusion. It is in this spirit,that the Parks and Recreational Facilities Advisory Board recommends that the new
park on 500 Alton Road, at our City's primary entrance, be named UNITY PARK.We further recommend that
plaques with inspirational quotes be placed throughout the park commemorating our City's commitment to this
core value.
•
Motion Made by:Carolina Jones(Wil Martinez was chair at the time of the motion)
Motion Seconded by:Wil Martinez
Motion Passes:8-0(Motion Passes)
Members In Favor. Carolina Jones,Wit Martinez,Andrew Plotkin, Stephanie Rosen, Sean Smith, Eliane Soffer
Siegel, Dana Turken and Paul Stein
Members Not Present Robert Gonzalez,Jonathan Fryd and David Berger
MOTION 2:
The Parks and Recreational Facilities Advisory Board motions to explore working with the Miami-Dade County
Public School Board to use all of their available fields in Miami Beach to expand youth sports programming
based on the Increasing enrollment numbers Of programs such as baseball and soccer and due to the lack of
current field space available for use. -
Motion Made by:Sean Smith
Motion Seconded by:Dana Turken
Motion Passes:9-0(Motion Passes)
Members in Favors Carolina Jones,Wil Martinez,David Berger,Andrew Plotkin,Stephanie Rosen,Sean Smith,
Eliane Soffer Siegel, Dana Turken and Paul Stein
Members of P sen Robert Gonzalez and Jonathan Fryd
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Naming of New Alton Road Park
The 500-700 Alton Road Park is set to open this fall, and the City of
Miami Beach is asking for resident feedback to determine the park's
official name.
Please select your top choice from the following list of name options by
O West Avenue Park
O South Beach Gateway Park
O Gateway Park
O South Shore Park
O Sunset Park
O Unity Park
O Other(please specify)
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MIAMI BEACH
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
NO. LTC# 035-2022 LETTER TO COMMISSION
TO: Honorable Mayor Dan Gelber and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Alina T. Hudak, City Manager / - 'a(
DATE: January 28, 2022
SUBJECT: Park Naming Online Survey Results for New Park on Alton Road
The purpose of this Letter to Commission (LTC) is to inform the Mayor and Commission
of the park naming online survey results for the new park on Alton Road.
During the May 12, 2021 City Commission meeting, a referral to the Neighborhood and
Quality of Life Committee was made to hold a discussion regarding the naming of the
500-700 Alton Road Park.
In preparation for the opening of the park, the West Avenue Neighborhood Association
Neighborhood Association ("WAvNA") met and provided the following naming
suggestions for the park, Gateway Park or South Beach Gateway Park, South Shore
Park, Sunset Park, Tequesta Park, and West Avenue Park or West Bay Park.
Additionally, during the January 10, 2019 Parks and Recreational Facilities Advisory
Board meeting, a motion was passed recommending that the new 500-700 Alton Road
Park, at our City's primary entrance, be named "Unity Park."
At the September 20, 2021 Neighborhood and Quality of Life Committee meeting, the
Committee recommended engaging with the community via a poll to vote on a park
name. The following six names were determined by the Committee to be considered:
Gateway Park, South Beach Gateway Park, South Shore Park, Sunset Park, West
Avenue Park and Unity Park.
During the December 8, 2021 City Commission meeting, Resolution No. 2021-31937
was passed accepting the recommendation of the Neighborhood and Quality of Life
Committee, at its September 20, 2021 meeting, authorizing the Administration to engage
the community through online voting for the selection of park name for the future 500-
700 Alton Road Park. The final names included:
• Gateway Park
• South Beach Gateway Park
• South Shore Park
• Sunset Park
• West Avenue Park
• Canopy Park
• Unity Park
A write-in option would also be included.
The online voting survey opened on December 27, 2021 and closed on January 24,
2022. 1,946 votes were cast. Below are the top 10 park names:
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Park Name '`_-'-Total Numbet of Votes
Sunset Park 365
Gateway Park 237
South Shore Park 203
Canopy Park 202
Total for all iterations related to Israel "Raffia" Hernandez 201
Unity Park -- 186
West Avenue Park 42
MacArthur Park 32
Tiger King Park 20
South Beach Gateway Park 18
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