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RESOLUTION NO. 2014-28799
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE
NEIGHBORHOOD/COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE AND THE
FINANCE & CITYWIDE PROJECTS COMMITTEE AT THE SEPTEMBER
24, 2014 JOINT MEETING TO ACCEPT THE RECOMMENDATION FOR
STAFF TO PURSUE THE FEASIBILITY OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF A
TEEN CENTER AT THE SCOTT RAKOW YOUTH CENTER PARKING LOT
TO REPLACE THE 21ST STREET TEEN CENTER.
WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Department is faced with the need to relocate
the existing teen program currently run from the 21" Street Teen Center located at 2100
Washington Avenue; and
WHEREAS, the existing building is slated to be demolished as part of the Miami
Beach Convention Center Master Plan; and
WHEREAS, at the July 17, 2014 City Commission meeting, Commissioner Malakoff
placed a referral item to a joint meeting of the Finance and Citywide Projects Committee
(FCWPC) and the Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee (NCAC) to discuss an
alternate location for the 21 Sc Street Teen Center; and
WHEREAS, a discussion took place at the September 24, 2014 joint meeting of the
Neighborhood/Community Affairs (NCAC) and the Finance & Citywide Project Committees
regarding the relocation of the 21 Sc Street Teen Center; and
WHEREAS, the Committee members directed the Parks and Recreation Department
to work with the Planning Department to pursue the possibility of developing a teen center at
the Scott Rakow Youth Center Parking Lot; and
WHEREAS, the priorities that were considered for the relocation of the Teen Center
include the following:
• Identify a location that is in close proximity (walking distance) to/from Miami Beach
Senior High School
• Ability to provide adequate parking
• Ensuring to provide a unique location where the teens could call their own
• Ensuring to provide similar types of amenities currently provided at the existing
location; and
WHEREAS, at the September 24, 2014 meeting, a motion was passed by the Joint
Committee recommending for the City Commission to proceed with staff exploring the option
to design a new Teen Center which would include a two-story building built on the existing
parking lot, while maintaining the ground level parking underneath; and
WHEREAS, should this be determined as a viable option, a study would be conducted to
determine the allowable square footage, number of parking spaces and maximum height
requirements pursuant to the requirements of the City's Code; and
WHEREAS, the closing of Sheridan Avenue between 28th Street and Pine Tree Drive
would also be taken into consideration when contemplating pedestrian safety, parking and a
safe child drop off and pick up area; and
WHEREAS, in addition, the Joint Committee recommended that a traffic impact study be
conducted to assess the feasibility of the road closure, which would consider existing traffic
challenges, safety, and the relocation of the existing bus stop.
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/Community Affairs
Committee and the Finance and Citywide Project Committee at its joint September 24, 2014
meeting, and approve, for staff to pursue the feasibility of the development of a teen center at
the Scott Rakow Youth Center parking lot to replace the 21St Street Teen Center , as set forth
herein.
PASSED and ADOPTED this c�- day of ac s ' 2014.
ATTEST:
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City Attorney Date
COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
Condensed Title:
A Resolution Of The Mayor And Commission Of The City Of Miami Beach, Florida Accepting The Joint
Recommendation Of The Neighborhood/Community Affairs And Finance/Citywide Projects Committees At
Their September 24, 2014 Meeting To Relocate The 21 st Street Teen Center.
Key Intended Outcome Supported:
Supporting Data(Surveys, Environmental Scan, etc
2014 Customer Satisfaction Survey: Four out of five residents (77%) rated the quality of life in Miami Beach as
excellent or good.
Item Summa /Recommendation:
The City's Teen Club offers After School and Summer Camp programming for Miami Beach youth. This
program fosters personal growth and encourages teens to become well-rounded individuals through its
curriculum which consists of community service, education and recreational outings. The City currently
offers a Teen Program at three locations, Fairway Park, Nautilus Middle School and the 21s' Street Teen
Center located at 2100 Washington Avenue.
The City is moving forward with the revitalization of the Miami Beach Convention Center. The scope of work
for the Convention Center Master Plan includes the demolition of the 21St Street Teen Center which is
located on the north side of the Convention Center. Based on the project timeline, the City anticipates
vacating the 21 st Street Teen Center from its current location by the beginning of the 2015/2016 school year.
Given the 21 St Street Teen Center program is such a success with over 300 teens enrolled, the City needs to
identify an alternate location to house this program.
The priorities which were considered for the relocation of the Teen Center include identifying a location that
is in close proximity (walking distance) to/from Miami Beach Senior High School, being able to provide
adequate parking, establishing a unique location for teenagers and continuing to offer similar types of
amenities that are currently being provided at the existing location.
At the July 17, 2014 City Commission meeting, Commissioner Malakoff placed a referral item to a joint
meeting of the Finance and Citywide Projects Committee (FCWPC) and the Neighborhood/Community
Affairs Committee(NCAC)to discuss an alternate location for the 21 st Street Teen Center.
At the September 24, 2014 meeting, a motion was passed by the Joint Committee recommending for the
City Commission to proceed with exploring the option to design a new Teen Center which would include a
two-story building built on the existing parking lot area and maintaining the ground level parking underneath.
Should this be determined as a viable option, a study would be conducted to determine the allowable square
footage, number of parking spaces and maximum height requirements pursuant to the requirements of the
City's Code. The closing of Sheridan Avenue between 28th Street and Pine Tree Drive would also be taken
into consideration.
Advisory Board Recommendation:
Neighborhood/Community Affairs and Finance and Citywide Projects Committees recommendation at their
September 24, 2014 meeting.
Financial Information:
Source of Amount Account
Funds: 1
2
OBPI Total
Financial Impact Summary:
City Clerk's Office Legislative Tracking:
Parks and Recreation—John Rebar XT. 6644
Sign-Offs:
Department Director Assi tant C'ty Manager City Manager
JR JM JLM
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COM ISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Philip Levine and Members of FAND Co fission
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
DATE: October 22, 2014
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYO COMMISSI ON OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA ACCEPTING THE
RECOMMENDATION OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD/COMMUNITY
AFFAIRS COMMITTEE AND THE FINANCE & CITYWIDE
PROJECTS COMMITTEE AT THE SEPTEMBER 24, 2014
JOINT MEETING TO ACCEPT THE RECOMMENDATION FOR
STAFF TO PURSUE THE FEASIBILITY OF THE
DEVELOPMENT OF A TEEN CENTER AT THE SCOTT RAKOW
YOUTH CENTER PARKING LOT TO REPLACE THE 21sT
STREET TEEN CENTER.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
The Administration recommends adopting the resolution.
BACKGROUND
The City's Teen Club offers After School and Summer Camp programming for Miami
Beach youth. This program fosters personal growth and encourages teens to become well-
rounded individuals through its curriculum which consists of community service, education
and recreational outings. These components engage and capture the interests of teens
and also provide a positive interaction with others beyond parents and teachers, which has
proven to benefit youth in this age group. Together, the programming and guidance help to
prevent and/or reduce negative behaviors by offering the students a positive environment.
The City currently offers a Teen Program at three locations, Fairway Park, Nautilus Middle
School and the 21s' Street Teen Center located at 2100 Washington Avenue.
The City is moving forward with the revitalization of the Miami Beach Convention Center.
The scope of work for the Convention Center Master Plan includes the demolition of the
21 St Street Teen Center which is located on the north side of the Convention Center. Based
on the project timeline, the City anticipates vacating the 21 St Street Teen Center from its
current location by the beginning of the 2015/2016 school year. Given that the 21St Street
Teen Center program is such a success with over 300 teens enrolled, the City needs to
identify an alternate location to house this program.
Commission Memorandum—Relocation of 21 sc Street Teen Center
October 22,2014
Page 2 of 2
The priorities that were considered for the relocation of the Teen Center include the
following:
Identify a location that is in close proximity (walking distance) to/from Miami Beach
Senior High School
• Ability to provide adequate parking
• Ensuring to provide a unique location where the teens could call their own
• Ensuring to provide similar types of amenities currently provided at the existing
location
At the July 17, 2014 City Commission meeting, Commissioner Malakoff placed a referral
item to a joint meeting of the Finance and Citywide Projects Committee (FCWPC) and the
Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee (NCAC) to discuss an alternate location for
the 21 st Street Teen Center.
It is important to note that the construction of a new building at this location would need to
include additional parking and also provide a solution for safe child drop off and pick up.
The SRYC currently has 75 regular parking spaces and 4 ADA Accessible spaces, for a
total of 79 parking spaces. The surface lot is approximately 32,000 square feet. The
square footage of the 21St Street Teen Center is approximately 8,600 square feet.
CONCLUSION
At the September 24, 2014 meeting, a motion was passed by the Joint Committee
recommending for the City Commission to proceed with staff exploring the option to design
a new Teen Center which would include a two-story building built on the existing parking
lot, while maintaining the ground level parking underneath. Should this be determined as a
viable option, a study would be conducted to determine the allowable square footage,
number of parking spaces and maximum height requirements pursuant to the requirements
of the City's Code. The closing of Sheridan Avenue between 28th Street and Pine Tree
Drive would also be taken into consideration when contemplating pedestrian safety, parking
and a safe child drop off and pick up area. In addition, the Joint Committee recommended
that a traffic impact study be conducted to assess the feasibility of the road closure, which
would consider existing traffic challenges, safety, and the relocation of the existing bus stop.
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