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2001-24578 RESO RESOLUTION NO. 2001-24578 A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MONUMENT ISLAND AS CITY PARK LAND AND DIRECTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY STEPS IN ORDER TO PROTECT AND PRESERVE MONUMENT ISLAND AS A CITY PARK. WHEREAS, Monument Island is an historic island located in Biscayne Bay north of Star Island and west of the mainland of the City of Miami Beach; and WHEREAS, Monument Island is designated as Recreational Open Space (ROS) on the City of Miami Beach's Future Land Use Map and is recognized as City park land; and WHEREAS, Monument Island is an important historic location within the City and has been in existence since 1929 when Carl Fisher, the automobile baron from Indianapolis who developed Miami Beach, had the island created to honor South Florida railroad magnate Henry Flagler; and WHEREAS, the Flagler Memorial Monument was erected on Monument Island to honor Henry Flagler, the co-founder of John D. Rockefeller's Standard Oil empire and the man responsible for bringing the railroad to South Florida; and WHEREAS, in 1939, Monument Island, and the memorial thereon, were donated to the City of Miami Beach; and WHEREAS, over the years, Monument Island, and the memorial located thereon, have fallen into disrepair, been neglected, and accumulated trash and debris; and WHEREAS, Monument Island, and the memorial thereon, should be protected and preserved as a tribute to the City of Miami Beach's rich history and should not be allowed to further suffer from neglect and, thus, the City Administration should pursue all necessary steps to protect and preserve the Island and its monument. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA that, because Monument Island is an important recreational open space and park land within the City of Miami Beach, the Administration is hereby directed to take all necessary steps to protect and preserve Monument Island, and the memorial located thereon, in furtherance of the City's interest in the preservation of their historic contributions to the City of Miami Beach. PASSED and ADOPTED this 5th day of September, 2001. t~ MAYOR ATTEST: ~k~M~ CITY CLERK Resolution No. 2001-24578 M-I---"I!D M"IO PORM &t.ANGlIAG8 . FOREXiCUTION . ~()I :ri' F,IA ITOITURNlRESOSIMONUMIMf.ISL. . , CITY OF MIAMI BEACH Office of the City Manager Interoffice Memorandum m From: Mayor Neisen O. Kasdin and Members of the City Commission Jorge M. GOnZalez~_~~ City Manager r- 0 MONUMENT ISLA DISCUSSION ITEM Date: August 29, 2001 To: Subject: The Commission will consider as a discussion item at the September 5th meeting designating Monument Island as a City park. Such a designation is consistent with the current Land Use for the island and presents no inherent difficulties or issues for the Administration. It is important for the City Commission to understand and to consider that the designation as a City park of and by itself does not commit or obligate the City to perform enforcement and maintenance services for the island. Providing maintenance and/or enforcement services for Monument Island would represent a costly provision of service which goes beyond the services currently offered by the City. Any expense attendant to the extension of services for Monument Island is not provided in this budget and such a provision would need to be made if the Commission wished to have any level of service provided to Monument Island. In a budget where some service level enhancements had to be reduced to address desired funding levels from the Commission, such an extension of services to Monument Island does not seem to be warranted. As this item is discussed by the Commission, it is also important for the Commission to focus on any expectation that may be created as a result of the Commission's discussion. Placing signage or passing restrictions regarding any uses on the island without a commitment to funding and providing the enforcement required for such signing or regulations will certainly result in dissatisfied citizens. The City Attorney's office is preparing a Resolution to change the name of Monument Island to Monument Island Park consistent with the request from Commissioner Liebman. Such designation in and of itself is supported; however, the extension of services for regulatory efforts to Monument Island is not recommended. JMG/-~am F:~~b\monUisl2.doC CITY OF MIAMI BEACH " CITY HALL 1700 CONVENTION CENTER DRIVE MIAMI BEACH. FLORIDA 33139 www.ci.miami-beach.fl.us COMMISSION MEMORANDUM NO. 5"'/5"-01 To: Mayor Neisen O. Kasdin and Members of the City Commission Date: July 25, 2001 From: Jorge M. Gonzalez City Manager d~ Subject: JOINT MEETING OF THE LAND USE & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE, FINANCE & CITYWIDE PROJECTS COMMITTEE, AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE OF JULY 17, 2001 A Joint Meeting of the Land Use & Development Committee, Finance & Citywide Projects Committee, and Community Affairs Committee was held on July 17, 2001. Commissioner Matti Herrera Bower called the meeting to order at 2: 15 p.m.: Commissioner Jose Smith; Commissioner Nancy Liebman and Commissioner Luis R. Garcia Jr. were also in attendance. City staff from various departments, and interested persons from the community were also in attendance. An attendance sheet for the meeting is attached hereto. OLD BUSINESS 1. DISCUSSION REGARDING SPECIAL EVENTS POLICY REGARDING MARKETS. Continued from the March 19, 2001 Community Affairs Committee meeting. Discussion: James Quinlan introduced the item as a continuation from a previous Community Affairs Committee meeting on Special Events policy. The Committee discussed the fact that many special events have become recurring events and that there is a need for a specific category to address permanent events with appropriate guidelines. The Committee also discussed the requirement of equitable treatment for all markets, citywide in terms of clean up, policing issues and use of utilities etc. Motion: The Committee voted unanimously to direct legal and the administration to work on a concession agreement for recurring markets. 2. DISCUSSION AND DIRECTION OF THE PROPOSED GUIDELINES ESTABLISHING RENTAL FEE WAIVERS REQUESTED BY QUALIFIED GROUPS. ORGANIZATIONS OR OTHER USERS OF THE MIAMI BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENTS PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITIES. Continued from the May 14, 2001 Joint Finance & Citywide Projects Committee and Community Affairs Committee. Item was deferred (lack of quorum/Finance and Citywide Projects Committee). AGENDA ITEM DATE cf,l) 7-dS" -0/ 15 .... NEW BUSINESS 1. DISCUSSION REGARDING HONORING SKIP BERTMAN. Referral from the March 14, 2001 City Commission meeting. Discussion: Commissioner Smith introduced the item and described Coach Bertman's accomplishments. He stated that Coach Bertman had requested that Max Sapper also be honored. Gerald Schwartz, also spoke on this item and concurred with Commissioner Smith on the accomplishments of Coach Bertman. A plaque had previously been placed at the Flamingo Park baseball field in honor of Max Sapper; however, it was believed that the plaque was no longer there. Commissioner Garcia and Liebman also concurred with Coach Bertman's accomplishments. Motion: The following three motions were approved: #1 :Amend the current naming Ordinance to provide that parks and public facilities named after persons less than 100 years old and/or not deceased need a referendum requirement prior to approval. #2: Prepare a ballot question to rename Flamingo Park Baseball Stadium the Skip Bertman Stadium. #3: Name a memorial wall within the stadium after Max Sapper. 2. DISCUSSION REGARDING HONORING FORMER MAYOR MEL RICHARDS. Referral from the March 14, 2001 City Commission meeting. This item was deferred. 3. REQUEST FROM MIAMI-DADE COUNTY POLICE BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION IPBA) FOR CONSIDERATION OF HONORING FALLEN OFFICERS. Referral from the April 18, 2001 City Commission meeting. Discussion: Peter Newman, Chaplain of Dade County Benevolent Police Association (PBA) introduced the item and requested that the City of Miami Beach rename streets in honor of fallen officers, he added that the PBA, as part of a larger effort has requested that each municipality, County and City join in this effort to rename streets. Commissioner Garcia also spoke on behalf of Firefighters. The Committee discussed ways in which these officers could be honored, and the fact that the current City Ordinance prevents the renaming or conaming of streets in honor of any persons. The Committee discussed amending the City Code to exempt fallen officers and firefighters, similar to the Code amendment made by the County. Action: The Committee referred the entire issue to the full Commission for discussion and recommendation. 16 ..~ 4. DISCUSSION REGARDING MONUMENT ISLAND. Referral from the June 27, 2001 City Commission meeting. Discussion: Commissioner Liebman gave an overview of issues surrounding Monument Island in terms of regulations, upkeep and security. Gary Milano and Alyce Robertson from DERM discussed the environmental issues at large regarding the bay, stabilizing the shoreline of the islands and preventing invasive or exotic species. Specific work done at Flaglerl Monument Island was also discussed. The Committee discussed concerns regarding fires on the island and general lack of regulation. Commissioner Garcia suggested implementing fire prevention measures and enforcing existing speed limits. Commissioner Liebman suggested posting signs and creating a park to prevent night time occupancy. The Planning staff provided an update of the historic designation process. There was additional discussion by DERM officials and Planning staff relative to planting material and fencing. Action: The following motions were approved: #1: Commissioner Bower moved to request that the City Commission designate the island as a park. Commissioner Garcia seconded the motion. Vote was unanimous. #2: Commissioner Bower moved to have the State address the speed limits in the waterways near Monument Island via Resolution. Commissioner Garcia seconded the motion. Unanimous decision. The meeting was adjourned at4:15 p.m. JMG/JH/lt- \\C_H\SYS\CMGR\SALL\Lnla\CommLrlky-Afl'8irs'\RepcmlJuIy18.cICIC 17 Aftefaction July 25,2001 City of Miami Beach 1 .. 9:36:58 am. C6D Commission Memorandum No. 515-01 Report of the Joint Land Use & Development and Finance & Citywide Projects and Community Affairs Committee of July 17, 2001: 1) Discussion Regarding Special Events Policy Regarding Markets; 2) Discussion and Direction of the Proposed Guidelines Establishing Rental Fee Waivers Requested by Qualified Groups, Organizations or Other Users of the Miami Beach Parks and Recreation Department's Parks and Recreation Facilities; 3) Discussion Regarding Honoring Skip Bertman; 4) Discussion Regarding Honoring Former Mayor Mel Richards; 5) Request from Miami-Dade County Police Benevolent Association (PBA) for Consideration of Honoring Fallen Officers; 6) Discussion Regarding Monument Island. ACTION: Commissioner Liebman stated that the report is not accurate because it was a joint meeting of the Land Use & Development Committee and the Community Affairs committee. The Finance and City Wide Projects Committee was not involved. Written report accepted. #1. The Committee voted unanimously to direct legal and the Administration to work on a concession agreement for recurring markets. James Quinlan to handle. #2. Item deferred. #3. The following three motions were approved: A. Amend the current naming ordinance to provide that parks and public facilities named after persons less than 100 years old and/or not deceased need a referendum requirement prior to approval. Judy Hoanshelt and Legal Department to handle. B. Prepare a ballot question to rename Flamingo Park Baseball Stadium the Skip Bertman Stadium. Kevin Smith and Legal Department to handle. C. Name a memorial wall within the stadium after Max Sapper. Kevin Smith to handle, #4 Item deferred. #5. The Committee referred the entire issue to the full Commission for discussion and recommendation. Chief Barreto to handle, #6. The following actions were approved: A. Request the City Commission designate the island as a park. B. Have the State address the speed limits in the waterways near Monument Island via resolution. Joe Damien, James Quinlan, and Bruce Henderson to handle. City Clerk's Note: Clarification: Items 1: Community Affairs, Item 2: Community Affairs/Finance and Citywide Projects, Item 3: Community Affairs, Item 4: Community Affairs, Item 5: Community Affairs, Item 6: Community Affairs and Land Use and Development. Prepared by the City Clerk's Office M:I$CMBlCITYCLERIAFTERACT\200 lIAFERACTIONSIAA07250I.J?jJC 0" m . CII/) 0 c: R C,;1vj 1<1 LC.- RP J, EhYlc.Z F.8e&HA/JAJ CITY OF MIAMI BEACH OFFICE OF THE MAYOR & COMMISSION MEMORANDUM TO: JORGE GONZALEZ CITY MANAGER MURRAY DUBBIN LA) J CITY ATTORNEY W FROM: NANCY LIEBMAN COMMISSIONER DATE: August 20, 2001 RE: MONUMENT ISLAND Please see #4 from the attached minutes of the July 17th Land Use and Community Affairs Committee meeting and the afteraction from the July 25th City Commission meeting. Please place a resolution on the September 5th Commission Agenda to designate Monument Island as a city park. This designation will enable the placing of park signage and will permit enforcement of the signage. NUsl Attachment <:::I :x- c: , G""J ;::J . ,T-"- J1 N . ""T1 0 rn r) "'!:I Pi , .. ::r -- J:" , ". -,..., .. CJ . J:" N Agenda Item R 11-{ Date Cf - C; -0 I