LTC 025-2017 Parks & Recreational Facilities Advisory Board MotionsMIAMI BEACH
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
NO. LTC # 025-2017
LETTER TO COMMISSION
TO: Mayor Philip Levine and Members of t City Commi ion
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
DATE: January 13, 2017
SUBJECT: PARKS & RECREATIONAL FACILITIES ADVISORY BOARD MOTIONS
The purpose of this Letter to Commission (LTC) Is to inform the Mayor and Commission of five motions passed
by the Parks and Recreational Facilities Advisory Board at its meeting of January 12, 2017:
MOTION 1:
Motion to allow each Parks and Recreational Facilities Advisory Board member (3) three telephone
appearances during board meetings and the 4th telephone appearance will be considered an absence.
Motion Made by: Lori Nieder
Motion Seconded by: Dana Turken
Motion Passes: 7-3 (Motion Passes)
Voted Against Motion: John Groff, Robert Gonzalez, and David Berger
Members Present for Motion: Carolina Jones (Chair), Dana Turken, David Berger, Jenifer Caplan,
Eliane Soffer Siegel, Robert Gonzalez, Jonathan Groff, Lori Nieder, Stephanie Rosen and Paul Stein.
Members Participating via Telephone: Lee Zimmerman
Members Absent for Motion: Chris Growald and Wil Martinez
MOTION 2:
The Parks and Recreational Facilities Advisory Board has reviewed the 30% Design Development Plan for the
Future Community Park (Former Par 3). The design of the finger lake and the placement in the center of the
park reduces the functional use of the park and accordingly the Board feels it is not in the best interest of the
City. The Parks and Recreational Facilities Advisory Board therefore recommends the reduction of the lake to
approximately one acre in a free form and placement in an area that maximizes flat green space.
Motion Made by: Jonathan Groff
Motion Seconded by: Paul Stein
Motion Passes: 10-0 (Motion Passes)
Members Present for Motion: Carolina Jones (Chair), Dana Turken, David Berger, Jenifer Caplan,
Eliane Soffer Siegel, Robert Gonzalez, Jonathan Groff, Lori Nieder, Stephanie Rosen and Paul Stein.
Members Participating via Telephone: Lee Zimmerman
Members Absent for Motion: Chris Growald and Wil Martinez
MOTION 3:
The Parks and Recreational Facilities Advisory Board recommends that the 20th and Alton Road Pocket Park
should include a unique art installation that serves as an interactive playground for children.
Motion Made by: Robert Gonzalez
Motion Seconded by: Stephanie Rosen
Motion Passes: 9-0 (Motion Passes)
Members Present for Motion: Carolina Jones (Chair), Dana Turken, David Berger, Eliane Soffer Siegel,
Robert Gonzalez, Jonathan Groff, Lori Nieder, Stephanie Rosen and Paul Stein.
Members Participating via Telephone: Lee Zimmerman
Members Absent for Motion: Jenifer Caplan, Chris Growald and Wil Martinez
MOTION 4:
The Parks and Recreational Facilities Advisory Board recommends for North Shore Open Space Park to be
renamed "North Beach Oceanside Park." The board feels since the City of Miami Beach has a "South Beach"
and the City is working toward creating an identity for "North Beach," having the park name include "North
Beach" will assist and be consistent.
Other names mentioned were: "North Shore Oceanfront Park", "North Shore Beachfront Park" and "North
Shore Beach Park."
Motion Made by: David Berger
Motion Seconded by: Robert Gonzalez
Motion Passes: 8-1 (Motion Passes)
Voted Against Motion: Dana Turken
Members Present for Motion: Carolina Jones (Chair), Dana Turken, David Berger, Eliane Soffer Siegel,
Robert Gonzalez, Jonathan Groff, Lori Nieder, Stephanie Rosen and Paul Stein.
Members Participating via Telephone: Lee Zimmerman
Members Absent for Motion: Jenifer Caplan, Chris Growald and Wil Martinez
MOTION 5:
The Parks and Recreational Facilities Advisory Board recommends that staff explore the cost and feasibility of
having mosquito repellent dispensers at parks and other facilities throughout Miami Beach.
Motion Made by: Stephanie Rosen
Motion Seconded by: Carolina Jones
Motion Passes: 9-0 (Motion Passes)
Members Present for Motion: Carolina Jones (Chair), Dana Turken, David Berger, Eliane Soffer Siegel,
Robert Gonzalez, Jonathan Groff, Lori Nieder, Stephanie Rosen and Paul Stein.
Members Participating via Telephone: Lee Zimmerman
Members Absent for Motion: Jenifer Caplan, Chris Growald and Wil Martinez