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Resolution 2018-30139RESOLUTION NO. 2018 -30139 A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD /COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE AT ITS DECEMBER 20, 2017 MEETING TO RENAME NORTH SHORE OPEN SPACE PARK AS NORTH BEACH OCEANSIDE PARK AND, PURSUANT TO SECTION 82- 503(A) OF THE CITY CODE, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR FEBRUARY 14, 2018 TO CONSIDER THE RENAMING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH THE APPROPRIATE PUBLIC NOTICE. WHEREAS, at the July 13, 2016 City Commission meeting, the Commission referred a discussion item regarding the renaming of North Shore Open Space Park to the Neighborhood /Community Affairs Committee ( "NCAC "), which was sponsored by Commissioner John Elizabeth Aleman; and WHEREAS, the NCAC discussed the item on October 21, 2016 and requested feedback from the Parks and Recreational Facilities Advisory Board; and WHEREAS, at its January 12, 2017 meeting, the Parks and Recreational Facilities Advisory Board ( "PRFAB ") noted the City's efforts to create an identity for "North Beach" and agreed that a park with "North Beach" in its name would be consistent with the concept, and recommended that North Shore Open Space Park be renamed as "North Beach Oceanside Park" by an 8 -1 vote (Exhibit A); and WHEREAS, at its January 27, 2017 meeting, the NCAC considered the feedback from the PRFAB; however, the concept of expressing the North Beach identity as either "North Shore" or "North Beach" was not agreed upon; therefore, a discussion regarding the renaming of North Shore Open Space Park was moved to City Commission without a recommendation; and WHEREAS, at the May 17, 2017 City Commission meeting, a discussion was held regarding the renaming of North Shore Open Space Park and a motion to rename North Shore Open Space Park as "North Beach Oceanside Park" passed by a 4 to 3 vote (Exhibit B); and WHEREAS, at the June 7, 2017 City Commission meeting, Commissioner Aleman referred the renaming of North Shore Open Space Park as "North Beach Oceanside Park" to the NCAC for consideration; and WHEREAS, at the July 26, 2017 City Commission meeting, Commissioner Rosen Gonzalez referred the renaming of North Shore Open Space Park as "North Shore Oceanside Park" to the NCAC for consideration; and WHEREAS, the NCAC deferred both renaming items at their July 28, 2017 meeting to provide the Mayor's North Beach Committee an opportunity to opine on all proposed names; and WHEREAS, on August 3, 2017, the Mayor's North Beach Steering Committee discussed the North Beach and North Shore identities (Exhibit C) and, in a vote between North Beach Oceanside Park and North Shore Oceanside Park, the majority voted to recommend the renaming of North Shore Open Space Park as "North Beach Oceanside Park" (Exhibit D); and WHEREAS, at its December 20, 2017 meeting, the NCAC discussed the renaming options and moved the item to the City Commission by acclamation with a favorable recommendation to rename North Shore Open Space Park as North Beach Oceanside Park; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 82- 503(a) of the City Code, after receiving a recommendation from the NCAC on the proposed renaming, the City Commission shall call a public hearing to consider the proposed renaming and notice of the public hearing shall be provided. NOW,, - THEREFORE, BE IT - DULY - RESOLVED- -BY - -- THE -- -MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that Mayor and City Commission hereby accept the recommendation of the Neighborhood /Community Affairs Committee at its December 20, 2017 meeting to rename North Shore Open Space Park as North Beach Oceanside Park and, pursuant to Section 82- 503(a) of the City Code, hereby set a public hearing for February 14, 2018 to consider the renaming and direct the City Clerk to publish the appropriate public notice. PASSED AND ADOPTED this /7 day of JCIIICiair 2018. ATTEST: Gelber, Mayor Rafa- E. Granado, ity ` I APPROVED AS TO FORM & LANGUAGE & FOR EXECUTION City Attorney tg Date MIAML BEAH Resolutions - C7 J COMMISSION MEMORANDUM TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager DATE: January 17, 2018 SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD /COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE AT ITS DECEMBER 20, 2017 MEETING TO RENAME NORTH SHORE OPEN SPACE PARK AS NORTH BEACH OCEANSIDE PARK AND, PURSUANT TO SECTION 82- 503(A) OF THE CITY CODE, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR FEBRUARY 14, 2018 TO CONSIDER THE RENAMING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH THE APPROPRIATE PUBLIC NOTICE. RECOMMENDATION Mayor and City Commission accept the recommendation of the Neighborhood /Community Affairs Committee at its December 20, 2017 meeting to rename North Shore Open Space Park to North Beach Oceanside Park, and, pursuant to Section 82- 503(a) of the City Code, set a public hearing for February 14, 2018 to consider the renaming and direct the City Clerk to publish the appropriate public notice. ANALYSIS At the July 13, 2016 City Commission meeting, the Commission referred a discussion item regarding the renaming of North Shore Open Space Park to the Neighborhood /Community Affairs Committee ( "NCAC "), which was sponsored by Commissioner John Elizabeth Aleman. Per Section 82- 503(a) of the City Code, which sets forth the procedure for naming of public facilities, once a proposal to rename an existing public facility is submitted to the NCAC, the NCAC shall meet to consider and review the naming, or renaming, of the public facility. After reviewing the proposal, the NCAC shall transmit its recommendation to the City Commission. Within a reasonable time after receiving the recommendation from the NCAC, the City Commission shall call a public hearing, which must be noticed in the newspaper at least 10 days prior to the hearing. Any proposed naming, or renaming, of a public facility must be approved by a 5/7 vote of the City Commission. Notwithstanding any other provision of this section of the City Code, the referendum requirements shall not apply since the public facility is to be renamed solely for the name of the city, the geographic area, and physical location of the facility, The-NCAC-discussed-the-item-on-October-21T2016--and-referred to the Parks and Recreational Facilities Advisory Board ( "PRFAB ") for their feedback. At the January 12, 2017 meeting, the PRFAB noted the City's efforts to create an identity for "North Beach" and agreed that a park with "North Beach" in its name would be consistent with the concept. Page 253 of 923 In an 8 -1 vote, PRFAB recommended North Shore Open Space Park be renamed as "North Beach Oceanside Park' (Exhibit A). Other names mentioned were: "North Shore Oceanfront Park ", "North Shore Beachfront Park" and "North Shore Beach Park." At its January 27, 2017 meeting, the NCAC considered the motions from the PRFAB; however, the concept of solidifying the North Beach identity as either "North Shore" or "North Beach" was not agreed upon. The item was moved to Commission without a recommendation. At the May 17, 2017 City Commission meeting, Commissioner Aleman made a motion to rename North Shore Open Space Park as "North Beach Oceanside Park ". The motion was opposed by commissioners Kristen Rosen Gonzalez, Michael Grieco and Mickey Steinberg, but passed by a 4 to 3 vote (Exhibit B). At the June 7, 2017 City Commission meeting, Commissioner Aleman referred a discussion item to rename- North Shore Open Space Park as "North Beach Oceanside Park to -N CAC for further consideration. At the June 30, 2017 NCAC meeting, the discussion item regarding renaming North Shore Open Space Park as "North Beach Oceanside Park" was deferred, in advance of a pending referral for a different name suggestion, to allow for all proposed names to be simultaneously considered. On July 26, 2017, City Commission referred a discussion on the renaming of North Shore Open Space Park to "North Shore Oceanside Park" to NCAC, which was sponsored by Commissioner Rosen Gonzalez. The NCAC deferred both renaming items at their July 28, 2017 meeting to provide the Mayor's North Beach Steering Committee an opportunity to opine on all proposed names. On August 3, 2017, the Mayor's North Beach Steering Committee discussed North Beach and North Shore identities (Exhibit C). In a vote between North Beach Oceanside Park and North Shore Oceanside Park, the majority voted to rename North Shore Open Space Park as "North Beach Oceanside Park" (Exhibit D). At its December 20, 2017 meeting, the NCAC moved the item to Commission by acclamation with a favorable recommendation to rename North Shore Open Space Park as North Beach Oceanside Park. Legislative Tracking Parks and Recreation Sponsor Vice -Mayor John Elizabeth Aleman ATTACHMENTS: Description a Exhibit A — LTC 025 -2017 Parks and Recreational Facilities Advisory Board Motions Page 254 of 923 o Exhibit 8—May 2017 R9F Commission After Action o ExhitU(C — Mayors North Beach Committee August 2017 Minutes � Exhibt D — LTC 4032017 Mayors North Beach Committee Motions o Resolution Page 255 of 923 MIAMI BEACH OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER NO. LTC # 025 -2017 EXHIBIT A LETTER TO COMMISSION TO: Mayor Philip Levine and Members of ti e City Commi ion FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager �— DATE: January 13, 2017 SUBJECT: PARKS & RECREATIONAL FACILITI S ADVISORY BOARD MOTIONS The purpose of this Letter to Commission (LTC) s 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 tb 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 Page 256 of 923 MOTION 4: EXHIBIT A 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 Page 257 of 923 After Action EXHIBIT B May 17, 2017 City of Miami Beach Commission and Presentation and Awards Meeting Mr. Gonzalez agreed with Commissioner Malakoff's statement that the street is too narrow for the existing design. Commissioner Arriola moved for the approval of Option 1. To reassure his colleagues, Commissioner Arriola asked Jose Gonzalez if the City had instructed ACAI /Pininfarina not to design something that cannot be built because it is too expensive. Mr. Gonzalez responded that Commissioner Arriola was correct; the City had made such a request. Commissioner Arriola stated that ACAI /Pininfarina assured him as well that it would not be problem. Discussion continued as to design- work for light -rail- stations - currently being -- performed -by ACAI /Pininfarina in Broward County. Commissioner Arriola stated that ACAI /Pininfarina, in our own community is designing things that are cost effective. Commissioner Aleman seconded the motion for Option 1. Commissioner Steinberg stated to Mr. Gonzalez's that he is getting direction for when the bus shelters are designed that — although she loves iconic — the bus shelters need to be practical and make sense. Mr. Gonzalez responded "absolutely." Vote taken. Voice vote: 6 -1; Opposed: Vice -Mayor Rosen Gonzalez. 2:56:39 p.m. R9 F DISCUSSION REGARDING POTENTIALLY RENAMING NORTH SHORE OPEN SPACE PARK, REFERRED FROM THE JANUARY 27, 2017 NEIGHBORHOOD /COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE MEETING. Deferred from April 26, 2017 - R9 H Parks and Recreation ACTION: Discussion held. Motion made by Commissioner Aleman to rename North Shore Open Space Park as North Beach Oceanside Park; seconded by Commissioner Arriola. Voice vote: 4 -3; Opposed: Vice -Mayor Rosen Gonzalez and Commissioners Grieco and Steinberg. John Rebar and Office of the City Attorney to handle. John Rebar, Parks & Recreation Department Director, introduced the item. The topic of renaming the North Shore Open Space Park has been around for a while. It was officially referred to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee in July, where they discussed some options. It then traveled to the Neighborhood /Community Affairs Committee, where it was also discussed. However, it is coming to the full Commission without a definite recommendation. The number one name that has been mentioned is North Beach Oceanside Park. There has been a great deal of conversation about whether now that -we have "South -Beach" would - we -be- referring -to- the - north -end as "North -Beach" and not "North Shore." There were all versions of the name — North Shore Oceanside Park, North Shore Beachfront Park, so there is a commonality between the North Beach / North Shore and some reference to the beach. Mr. Rebar is here today looking for direction on the renaming. Page 79 of 117 Page 258 of 923 EXHIBIT B After Action May 17, 2017 City of Miami Beach Commission and Presentation and Awards Meeting Mayor Levine inquired if the Administration has come up with multiple names, or will there be a competition in the community to select the name. Mr. Rebar reiterated that the item had come from the Neighborhood /Community Affairs Committee without a recommendation; the options were merely narrowed down. Mr. Rebar stated if the Commission wanted to do some type of contest they would have to determine if it is an open contest or limited to a specific list of names. Commissioner Arriola stated that he has stayed out of this, and merely observed on the sidelines. He does not have a preference, but having chaired the Mayor's North Beach Master Plan Steering Committee for a couple of years, the panel had a great deal of discussion with residents and they had - engaged -the firm of Bruce - Terkel to help with branding. He- would - weigh in on a name- rather than calling it North Shore, it should have the name North Beach; it is a brand that many folks in the area are clamoring for. His preference is to start working of the name North Beach as a brand and identity for the area. Commissioner Arriola thinks North Shore confuses people. Mayor Levine and Commissioners Malakoff and Aleman agreed with Commissioner Arriola. Mayor Levine suggested North Beach Seaside Park. Commissioner Malakoff stated that it used to be the South Shore and the North Shore. Commissioner Malakoff explained that it was the South Shore Development Company that developed the southern area. However, over the years everybody refers to it as South Beach. She believes North Beach Ocean Park is a little bit shorter than Oceanside or Oceanfront, so she prefers the shorter name. Discussion continued regarding the possible inclusion of seaside in the name. Vice -Mayor Rosen Gonzalez wanted her colleagues to keep in mind the history and anthropology of the area, as the current name of the park means something. None of the members on the dais reside in the area surrounding the Park, except for Commissioner Steinberg. Commissioner Malakoff stated that she too lives in North Beach. Vice -Mayor Rosen Gonzalez stated that historically speaking "North Shore" is a point of reference. The residents of North Shore actually like their name. For the members of the City Commission to randomly come around and say that they are going to rename the Park is not reasonable. There is history there. Vice -Mayor Rosen Gonzalez does not understand how the City Commission is going to change randomly the name of the Park because there is a decision to rebrand North Beach. North Shore is North Shore. North Shore has a Community Center and North Shore has an identity. Vice - Mayor Rosen Gonzalez has spoken to Kirk Pascal who lives in the area, and he said, "Please do not change the name of the Park." Mayor Levine stated that he would like to change the name of the Park, and asked the rest of his colleagues how they feel about the name. Mayor Levine explained that the members of the Parks and Recreational Facilities - Board- have - recommended- that -the- name -of -the- Park -be- changed. Mr. Bradford "Brad" Bonessi stated that one of the problems with the name North Beach is that when the term is Googled the results are for North Miami Beach. During the meetings of the Mayor's North Beach Master Plan Steering Committee, the term "NoBe" caught on. Mr. Bonessi requested Page 80 of 117 Page 259 of 923 After Action EXHIBIT B May 17, 2017 City of Miami Beach Commission and Presentation and Awards Meeting that a survey be done, and one name should be selected. Just to throw out a bunch of names is not going to help anybody. Commissioner Arriola started a great process; and it should be finished correctly. Ms. Beth Emerson, a North Beach resident, stated that she likes North Beach or NoBe. She is in favor of North Beach Ocean Park or NoBe Ocean Park. The North Shore is a specific area in North Beach, which spans many different communities. Mayor Levine suggested taking a vote on North Beach Ocean Park, or if instead the Commission can come up with alternate names and vote on those. Commissioner - Steinberg - stated- that -if- the name is- changed -to North Beach Oceanfront Park, -or -any other name, that a commemorative plaque that says "North Shore" and the history of the name should be installed. We can call it North Beach, but homage to the area could be paid via the plaque. Commissioner Malakoff sated that she likes North Beach Ocean Park. Discussion continued. Motion by Commissioner Aleman to rename the Park as North Beach Ocean Park. Commissioner Steinberg inquired if the suggestion had not been North Beach Oceanfront Park. Commissioner Malakoff suggested going with the shorter name of North Beach Ocean Park, Commissioner Arriola suggested Seaside. Vice -Mayor Rosen Gonzalez explained that it was not a sea, but an ocean. Discussion continued. Motion made by Commissioner Aleman to rename the North Shore Open Space Park as North Beach Oceanside Park; seconded by Commissioner Arriola; Opposed: Vice -Mayor Rosen Gonzalez and Commissioners Grieco and Steinberg. Director Rebar explained that the Administration would now follow the proper renaming process through a public hearing. Commissioner Aleman explained that a public hearing on the renaming would be held. The City has a formal renaming process, and it involves a public hearing; if people feel strongly they can come out and express their opinion. Page 81 of 117 Page 260 of 923 AA AM I 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 CaII 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 EXHIBIT C 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) Mayor's 18J t a6pOsmmittee EXHIBIT C 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 e.- 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 H. 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 Mayor's North Beach Committee PA4 2Lf'923 EXHIBIT C 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 II. 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 Mayor's North Beach Committee Pa14 63,C6P923 EXHIBIT C 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: i. 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 H. Motion approved: passes 4 -2, Kirk Paskal and Daniel Veitia opposed 11. 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 Mayor's North Beach Committee Pa9 2 ttM 923 EXHIBIT C 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 (6:2'7 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 1I. 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 Mayor's North Beach Committee PaU'I6t6t,923 EXHIBIT C 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 Mayor's North Beach Committee PaN k6CV923 EXHIBIT C 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. Mayor's North Beach Committee PaU NeT %f 923 EXHIBIT C 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. kkk NOTE: The City Commission adopted North Beach Master Plan can be downloaded at www.PlanNoBe.orq To request this material in alternate format, sign language interpreter (five -day notice required), information on access for persons with disabilities, and /or any accommodation to review any document or participate in any City - sponsored proceedings, call 305.604.2489 and select 1 for English or 2 for Spanish, then option 6; TTY users may call via 711 (Florida Relay Service). Mayor's North Beach Committee PA4 M3923 MIAM BEACH OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER NO. LTC # 403-2017 TO: FROM: 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. EXHIBIT D LETTER TO COMMISSION Mayor Philip Levine and Members of the City Commission Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager__ 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 rer Park, e North Shore Open Space Park to North Beach Oceanside 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 Page 269 of 923 EXHIBIT D 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 Manage Eva Silverstein, Tourism, Culture, and onomic Development Director Vania Pedraja-Castro, Economic Development Specialist Page 270 of 923