Resolution 2018-30568 RESOLUTION NO. 2018.30568
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE
RECOMMENDATION FROM THE FINANCE AND CITYWIDE
PROJECTS COMMITTEE (FCWPC) AND INCORPORATED
FEEDBACK FROM THE COMMUNITY DURING THE OCTOBER 2,
2018 COMMUNITY MEETING RELATING TO THE REVISED MAURICE
GIBB MEMORIAL PARK MASTER PLAN.
WHEREAS, on October 19, 2012, during the construction of the Sunset Harbor Pump Station
Retrofit project, an odor and sheen commonly associated with petroleum contamination was identified
during excavation work in the southeast corner of Maurice Gibb Park; and
WHEREAS, as a result, Miami-Dade County required the City to fully delineate the soil and
groundwater contamination on the park property, and to remediate areas with elevated contaminant
levels; and
WHEREAS, the City retained Atkins North America, Inc. to perform the site assessment and
develop a remediation plan; and
WHEREAS, on August 10, 2015, the Miami-Dade County Department of Regulatory and
Economic Resources (RER) approved, with comments, the City's Site Assessment Report sampling
plan; and
WHEREAS, renovation of the park is necessary because soil remediation is required over
most of the surface of the park, and the scope of work includes the replacement of the playground
equipment, new plant material, earthwork, irrigation, signage and park furnishings; and
WHEREAS, on August 28, 2017, a contract was executed with Coastal Systems International,
Inc. (Coastal), pursuant to the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) No. 2016-138-KB, for Architectural
and Engineering Design Services, for the development of a design for the renovation of the park; and
WHEREAS, on February 17, 2018, the Finance and Citywide Projects Committee (FCWPC)
made the following recommendations:
1. The Architect shall provide alternatives to be included in a Master Plan for the park, which
shall include an option that does not require future funding from the 2018 General Obligation
Bond.
2. Initiate the soil remediation process once a Master Plan is approved.
3. Use the currently available project funding of $3.2 million to start working on the remediation
and park development project.
4. Work with the community to gain feedback on the mooring facilities, marine/fire patrol building,
parking lot and playground.
5. Return to the FCWPC after meeting with the community, and update the FCWPC on the
feedback from the community as to the proposed amenities to be included in the Master Plan.
and
WHEREAS, on May 31, 2018, the Office of Capital Improvements Projects (CIP), held a public
meeting with residents adjacent to the park (Sunset Harbor, Sunset Islands, Lower North Bay Road,
Belle Isle and West Avenue) to obtain their feedback; and
WHEREAS, the design team presented two options for the Master Plan, depicting possible
locations for the basic park elements, which include a playground, pavilions, a dog park, walkways,
park furnishings, and landscaping with open sodded areas; and
WHEREAS, during the presentation the community was asked to select one of the options for
the layout of these basic elements to be installed in the park; and
WHEREAS, the Master Plan also depicted the proposed future amenities, which include
detached restroom facilities, vita course exercise equipment, marine/fire patrol facility, mooring
facilities; and
WHEREAS, the community was asked to indicate their preferred priority as to these future
amenities, for inclusion in the park's further development; and
WHEREAS, the community voted for Master Plan Option 2, which included an artistic themed
playground; and
WHEREAS, the community recommended the following proposed future amenities: the Living
Shoreline with an overlook area, and a new marine/fire patrol facility; and
WHEREAS, both of the master plan options included a location for a new detached restroom
facility; and
WHEREAS, based upon the foregoing, the revised proposed project scope includes the soil
remediation and a renovated park, to include the following basic park elements: a new playground
with shade canopy, pavilion(s), a dog park, walkways, minor restroom renovations, landscaping with
open sodded areas, and park furnishings, which basic elements can be completed within the current
available funding of$3.2 million; and
WHEREAS, at the June 8, 2018 FCWPC meeting, the Committee recommended that staff
proceed with the development of the project, to submit an application to the Design Review Board
(DRB) and direction to staff that the park should include an iconic, custom designed playground; and
WHEREAS, on July 26, 2018, CIP held another community meeting to present the revised
Option 2 Master Plan, which also incorporated the comments received during the May 31, 2018
community meeting, in order to obtain feedback on including a typical playground versus an iconic,
custom designed playground in the park; and
WHEREAS, installing an iconic, custom designed playground would be in line with the July
2016 recommendation from the Parks and Recreation Facilities Advisory Board, for a unique thematic
playground, similar to Monstrum; and
WHEREAS, during the July 26, 2018 community meeting, the majority of persons that
attended recommended the iconic, custom designed playground; and
WHEREAS, on September 12, 2018, CIP presented an item to the City Commission, seeking
direction from the City Commission as to the FCWPC recommendation to proceed with the design
development, and other planning work for the project; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission, after petitions by two residents, directed staff to conduct
another community meeting, to get additional feedback on the layout of the park, the location of the
playground, and the proposed amenities; and
WHEREAS, due to the foregoing, CIP, on October 2, 2018, held another community meeting
to review the location of the playground equipment and the dog park, and to confirm if the community
desired a new restroom and pavilions within the park; and
WHEREAS, prior to the meeting, residents from the Lofts at South Beach, presented a sketch,
indicating their preference to have the playground relocated to the north of the park, adjacent to the
Marine Patrol Facility and parking lot, with the dog park located to the south of the site; and
WHEREAS, the consensus from residents at this final meeting is for the playground to be
located to the north of the park, the dog park located to the south and the exclusion of a restroom; and
WHEREAS, furthermore, they requested that, in lieu of the pavilions, two shade structures,
open on all four sides, be provided, one inside and one outside the playground area; and
WHEREAS, on October 3, 2018, CIP presented the project to the Parks and Recreational
Facilities Advisory Board and by acclamation, the Board directed staff to proceed with the revised
project incorporating the community input from the October 2, 2018 meeting; and
WHEREAS, once the City Commission authorizes the revised plan, the design shall be
reviewed by the Design Review Board.
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 accept the
recommendation from Finance and Citywide Projects Committee (FCWPC) and incorporated
feedback from the Community during the October 2, 2018 community meeting relating to the revised
Maurice Gibb Memorial Park Master Plan.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 17th day of October, 2018.
ATTEST:
Dan Gelb 7'ayor
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
DATE: October 17, 2018
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION FROM
FINANCE AND THE CITYWIDE PROJECTS COMMITTEE (FCWPC) AND
INCORPORATE THE FEEDBACK FROM THE OCTOBER 2, 2018 COMMUNITY
MEETING FOR MAURICE GIBB MEMORIAL PARK.
RECOMMENDATION
The Administration recommends that the City Commission adopt the resolution.
ANALYSIS
On October 19, 2012, during the construction of the Sunset Harbor Pump Station Retrofit project, an
odor and sheen commonly associated with petroleum contamination was identified during excavation
work in the southeast corner of Maurice Gibb Park.As a result, Miami Dade County required the City
to fully delineate the soil and groundwater contamination on the park property, and to remediate areas
with elevated contaminant levels. The City retained Atkins to perform the site assessment and
develop a remediation plan.
On August 10, 2015, the Miami Dade County Department of Regulatory and Economic Resources
(RER), approved, with comments the Site Assessment Report sampling plan.
A renovation of the park is necessary since the soil remediation is required over most of the surface
of the park. The renovation would include the replacement of the playground equipment, new plant
material, earthwork, new irrigation, new signage and new park furnishings. The new master plan will
locate the park elements listed above, and depict potential new uses that will increase recreational
activities, while addressing the environmental condition.
On August 28, 2017, a contract was executed with Coastal Systems International, Inc. (Coastal),
pursuant to the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) No. 2016-138-KB for Architectural and Engineering
Design Services, for the development of a design for the renovation of the park.
On February 14, 2018, the City Commission approved the referral of the project to the Finance and
Citywide Projects Committee (FCWPC) to discuss the following items, and determine if the project's
budget suits the scope of work.
1. Evaluate the condition of the edsting restroom facilities and propose improvements that could
include renovation of the existing facilities, expansion, or construction of a new facility.
2. Determine the need to add a fire patrol station at the park to provide efficient public safety services
in South Beach.
3. Add recreation greenspace to the park for the community enjoyments by eliminating the on-site
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surface parking lot.
4. Collaborate with Art in Public Places (AiPP) to conduct a search for an artist or firm that can
design an iconic children's playground that pays tribute to the life and art of Maurice Gibb.
On February 17, 2018, the FCWPC made the following recommendations:
1. Architect shall provide different alternatives for a master plan for the park, to include one option
that does not require future funding from the 2018 General Obligation Bond.
2. Start the soil remediation process once a master plan is approved.
3. Use the currently available project funding of$3.2 million to start working on the project.
4. Work with the community to gain feedback on the mooring facilities, marine/fire patrol building,
parking lot and playground.
5. Return to the FCWPC after meeting with the community and getting more details on the master
plan.
On May 31, 2018, the Office of Capital Improvements Projects (CIP), held a public meeting with
residents from communities adjacent to the park (Sunset Harbor, Sunset Islands, Lower North Bay
Road, Belle Isle and West Avenue) to obtain their feedback. There were 38 residents in attendance.
The design team presented two options for the master plan, depicting possible locations for the basic
park elements, which include, playground, pavilions, dog park, walkways, park furnishings, and
landscaping with open sodded areas (Attachment A). The community was asked to select one of the
options for the layout of these basic elements which shall be installed in the park.
The design team provided three options for the theme of the playground equipment, described as
Artistic, Musical, and Nautical (Attachment B).
The master plan also depicted the proposed, future amenities which include: detached restroom
facilities, vita course exercise equipment, marine/fire patrol facility, and mooring facilities (Attachment
C). The community was asked to indicate priority of these future amenities, for inclusion in the park's
further development.
The community voted for Option 2 of the Master plans, and the Artistic theme from the playgrounds
presented. The elements of the proposed Future amenities that received the most votes were the
Living Shoreline with the Overlook and the Marine/Fire Patrol Facility. The Vita Course and mooring
facilities were ranked as a low priority for the park.
The restrooms currently in use by park patrons, would have to be renovated to meet current building
code requirements, which could include a possible expansion. The renovation and expansion could
trigger significant upgrades to the existing marine patrol building, which could be costly. A more
feasible option could be to include a detached restroom facility. Both of the master plan options
included a location for a new detached restroom facility.
Prior to the community meeting, feedback received from the Sunset Harbor Neighborhood
Association, and from nearby business owners, indicated their preference that the parking lot remain
within the park, versus providing additional recreational greenspace. The master plan options,
presented at the community meeting, included the existing parking lot.
At the June 8, 2018 FCWPC, the results of the May 31, 2018 community meeting were presented by
staff. The proposed project included the soil remediation, and the resulting renovation of the park, to
include the following basic park elements: a new playground with shade canopy, pavilion(s), a dog
park, walkways, minor restroom renovations, landscaping with open sodded areas, and park
furnishings. These basic elements can be completed within the current$3.2M available funding.
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As additional funding becomes available, the future amenities listed above and the new restrooms
facilities can be developed as separate projects.
The committee recommended that staff proceed with the development of the project to include
submitting to the Design Review Board (DRB). The committee reminded staff that the park should
include an iconic, custom designed playground.
On July 26, 2018, CIP held another community meeting to present revised Master Plan Option #2
(Attachment D) incorporating comments received during the previous meeting, and to obtain feedback
on including a typical playground versus an iconic, custom designed playground in the park (See
attachment E for samples presented).
The iconic, custom designed playground would be in line with the July 2016 recommendation from
the Parks and Recreation Facilities Advisory Board, for a unique thematic playground, similar to
Monstrum, to be installed in the park.
The members from the community in attendance voted to proceed with the iconic, custom playground.
On September 12, 2018, CIP presented an item to the City Commission, seeking acceptance of the
recommendation from FCWPC to proceed with the design development, and other planning work for
the project. The City Commission, after petitions by two residents, directed staff to conduct another
community meeting, to get additional feedback on the layout of the park, the location of the
playground, and the proposed amenities.
On October 2, 2018, CIP held a community meeting to review the location of the playground
equipment and the dog park, and to confirm if the community desired a new restroom, and pavilions
within the park. Prior to the meeting, residents from the Lofts at South Beach, presented a sketch,
indicating their preference to have the playground relocated to the north of the park, adjacent to the
Marine Patrol Facility and parking lot, with the dog park located to the south of the site. CIP staff held
discussions regarding the proposed locations for the playground, the restroom and the pavilions. The
consensus from residents at the meeting is for the playground to be located to the north of the park,
the dog park located to the south and that a new restroom would not be provided (Attachment A). In
lieu of the pavilions, two shade structures, open on all four sides, would be provided, one inside and
one outside the playground area.
On October 3, 2018, CIP presented the project to the Parks and Recreational Facilities Advisory
Board. By acclamation, the Board directed staff to proceed with the project incorporating the
community input from the October 2, 2018 meeting.
CONCLUSION
The Administration is requesting acceptance of the recommendations from the FCWPC, to proceed
with design development and incorporating the feedback from the October 2, 2018 community
meeting.
Legislative Tracking
Capital Improvement Projects
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
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❑ Attachment A- Selected Updated Master Plan Option
❑ Resolution
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