LTC 634-2018 North Beach Dog Area MIAMI BEACH
City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miomibeachfl.gov
Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
Tel: 305-673-7010, Fax: 305-673-7782
NO. LTC# 634-201 8 LETTER TO COMMISSION
TO: Mayor Dan Gelber and Members o the City C mission
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
DATE: December 11, 2018
SUBJECT: North Beach Dog Area
The purpose of this Letter to Commission is to inform the City Commission that the Greenspace
Management Division of the Public Works Department has completed the construction of the
North Beach Dog Area located at the intersection of Rue Vendome, Biarritz Drive, and Brest
Esplanade. A ribbon cutting event is planned for December 18, 2018 at 10:00am.
On October 18, 2017 the City Commission, based on community feedback and a
recommendation from the Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee, passed and adopted a
resolution to find funding options, estimated at between $15,000 to $50,000, to fence in a dog
use area, and to provide a doggie bag dispenser, an irrigation system, sod, and the associated
dog area amenities.
It is anticipated that even though this green space is not designated as a bona fide dog park, it
will be open to all residents for use during the same operating hours as a park until an
immediate infrastructure related need arises for this City-owned parcel of land.
Should you have any questions regarding the above mentioned work please contact Rodney
Knowles (305) 673-7720 at your convenience.
JLM/RWC/PRK
Attachment: Resolution No. 2017-30032
RESOLUTION NO. 2017-30032
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF
THE NEIGHBORHOODS/COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
TO FIND FUNDING OPTIONS, ESTIMATED AT BETWEEN
$15,000 TO $50,000, TO FENCE IN A DOG USE AREA, TO
PROVIDE A DOGGIE BAG DISPENSER, AN AUTOMATIC
IRRIGATION SYSTEM, TWO ST. AUGUSTINE SOD
INSTALLATIONS PER YEAR TO REPLACE WORN TURF
GRASS, AND THE ASSOCIATED DOG AREA AMENITIES, FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2018-19, FOR THE PROPOSED DESIGNATED
DOG AREA IN NORTH BEACH PROPOSED FOR THE
INTERSECTION OF RUE VENDOME, BIARRITZ DR., AND
BREST ESPLANADE.
WHEREAS, at its February 17, 2017 meeting, the Neighborhoods/Community Affairs
Committee brought back an item for discussion related to finding an additional designated dog
area in North Beach; and
WHEREAS, the current public dog areas or dog parks in North Beach are located at:
North Shore Open Space Park; and
WHEREAS, both the City's Communications Department and the City's Public Works
Department conducted neighborhood outreach and a survey to collect public input about
opening an additional dog area in North Beach; and
WHEREAS, surveying results came back in support of operating an additional public
dog area in North Beach; and
WHEREAS, when the results were presented, the Committee clarified that green space
would not be designated as a full dog park, but as an area to be utilized by all, with the same
operating hours as a park; and
WHEREAS, Public Works noted that there was a shortage of right-of-way space for the
infrastructure needed in the City, but offered no objection to the use of the existing 5,000 square
foot greenspace located at the intersection of Rue Vendome, Biarritz Dr., and Brest Esplanade
as a dog area in the interim until an immediate infrastructure need arises for the parcel; and
WHEREAS, the Committee discussed the idea of having a fence built into this space, as
well as having a doggie bag dispenser installed; and
WHEREAS, the Committee, during its February 17, 2017 meeting, made a motion to
seek an estimate for the costs associated with implementing a green space, with amenities for
dogs programmed into the upcoming years' budget and/or to bring it back to the full
Commission in September to request additional funds as needed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, the Mayor and City
Commission, accepting the recommendation of the Neighborhoods/Community Affairs
Committee to find funding options, estimated at between $15,000 to $50,000, to fence in a dog
use area, to provide a doggie bag dispenser, an automatic irrigation system, two St. Augustine
sod installations per year to replace worn turf grass, and the associated dog area amenities, for
fiscal year 2018-19, for the proposed designated dog area in North Beach proposed for the
intersection of Rue Vendome, Biarritz Dr., and Brest Esplanade.
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M I AM I BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
DATE: October 18, 2017
SUBJECT A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE
NEIGHBORHOOD/COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE TO FIND FUNDING
OPTIONS, ESTIMATED AT BETWEEN $15,000 TO $50,000, TO FENCE IN A DOG
USE AREA, TO PROVIDE A DOGGIE BAG DISPENSER, AN AUTOMATIC
IRRIGATION SYSTEM, TWO ST. AUGUSTINE SOD INSTALLATIONS PER YEAR
TO REPLACE WORN TURF GRASS, AND THE ASSOCIATED DOG AREA
AMENITIES, FOR FISCAL YEAR 2018-19, FOR THE PROPOSED DESIGNATED
DOG AREA IN NORTH BEACH PROPOSED FOR THE INTERSECTION OF RUE
VENDOME, BIARRITZ DR.,AND BREST ESPLANADE.
RECOMMENDATION
The Administration recommends approving the Resolution.
ANALYSIS
At its February 17, 2017 meeting, the Neighborhoods/Community Affairs Committee brought back an
item for discussion related to finding an additional designated dog area in North Beach and to
discuss the results of the community outreach by the Communications and Public Works
Departments to determine the desire for such an area in the neighborhood. The community outreach
information attached, showed that a significant number of respondents were in favor of creating a dog
area in the neighborhood. The area that was chosen as a potential site for the new dog area is a
5,000 square foot piece of existing greenspace at the intersection of Rue Vendome, Biarritz Dr., and
Brest Esplanade. However, the Committee clarified that the greenspace area, which currently
consists of grass and Oak Trees, was not to be designated as a dog park, rather an area to be
utilized by all, with the same operating hours as a park.
Public Works noted that there was a shortage of right-of-way space for the infrastructure needed in
the City, but offered no objection to the use of the space as a dog area in the interim until an
immediate infrastructure need arises for the parcel.
The Committee discussed the idea of having a fence built into this space, as well as having a doggie
bag dispenser installed. A motion was made to have the estimated costs programmed into the
upcoming years' budget and/or to bring it back to the full Commission to request additional funds as
needed. Based on our assessment of the current site conditions, the cost can range from $15,000
for a simple fence and a doggie bag dispenser, to $50,000 which would include an automatic
irrigation system, two St. Augustine sod installations per year to replace worn turf grass, and the
associated dog park amenities. The Department suggests that the improvements if approved begin
with a modest installation covered by the operating budget.
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CONCLUSION
The Administration recommends approving the Resolution
Legislative Tracking
Public Works
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
o Reso-Accepting Recommendation of NCAC to Site Dog Park in North Beach
❑ Survey recap
❑ I ntersection_RueVendome_Biarritz Dr_Brest Esplanade
❑ February NCAC 2017 Afteraction - Dog Area
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Off Leash Dog Area Survey Recap:
Rue Vendome & Biarritz Drive
As of 2/10/2017= 52 people have been surveyed with more anticipated to
respond.
The overall sentiment from those surveyed was very positive and many felt the
green space was a perfect use for a dog area. With North Shore Open Space
Park being the closest available dog park, many residents do not visit due to
distance. This potential area would provide access for those nearby to use after
school/work.
Survey Questions:
1 . Are you a resident of North Beach?
a. 100% - North Beach resident(s)
2. How often do you visit a dog park on Miami Beach? (1 Don't Visit- 5 Very
often)
a. 33.3%- Not at all
b. 7.4% Somewhat often
c. 11 .1% Sometimes
d. 3.7% More often
e. 44.4% Very often
3. How satisfied are you with the amount of dog parks on Miami Beach? (1
Not satisfied- 5 Very)
a. 7.4%- Not satisfied
b. 29.6%- Somewhat satisfied
c. 7.4%- Neutral
d. 0% Satisfied
e. 55.6% Very satisfied
4. What mode of transportation do you use when visiting a Miami Beach
dog park?
a. 68.8%- Walk
b. 0%- Public Transit
c. 0%- Ride Sharing
d. 31 .3%- Personal vehicle
e. 0%- Other
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5. Do you think a fenced in, off- leash dog area would be an appropriate
use of this green space?
a. 100%- Yes
b. 0%- No
6. If you answered no, please provide suggestions to better utilize this green
space?
a. N/A
7. If created, would this resource satisfy your needs?
a. 85.2%- Yes
b. 14.8%- No
8. Please select what is important to you when visiting a dog park?
a. 20%- Location
b. 6.7%- Size
c. 80%- Proximity
d. 0%- Parking
e. 13.3%- Other
9. Do you have suggestions for future dog parks?
a. Education for waste pickup
b. Fenced in
c. Dog waste bags
d. Great idea!
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Commission Committee Reports -C6 A
MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
DATE: April 26, 2017
SUBJECT: REPORT OF THE FEBRUARY 17, 2017 NEIGHBORHOOD/COMMUNITY
AFFAIRS COMMITTEE: 1 . DISCUSSION REGARDING A SKATE
PARK/PARKING STRUCTURE AT THE 72ND STREET PARKING LOT (P92).
2. DISCUSSION REGARDING MIAMI BEACH UNITED (MBU) "RESIDENTS'
RIGHT TO KNOW" PROPOSAL. 3. DISCUSSION REGARDING THE
TEMPORARY RELOCATION OF MAURICE GIBB PLAYGROUND. 4.
DISCUSSION REGARDING THE FUTURE ACTIVATION AND
PROGRAMMING OF LUMMUS PARK. 5. DISCUSSION ON AN ADDITIONAL
DESIGNATED DOG AREA IN NORTH BEACH. 6. DISCUSSION
REGARDING THE SITE PLAN FOR NORTH SHORE OPEN SPACE PARK.
7. DISCUSSION REGARDING TRAFFIC CALMING PER THE REQUEST
OF THE SUNSET ISLAND I AND II HOMEOWNERS. 8. DISCUSSION
REGARDING LOWERING SPEED LIMITS AND/OR TRAFFIC CALMING IN
RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOODS. 9. DISCUSSION REGARDING
POTENTIAL TRAFFIC CALMING IMPROVEMENTS IN THE NAUTILUS
NEIGHBORHOOD. 10. DISCUSSION TO CONSIDER EXPANDING THE
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY HUMAN TRAFFICKING SIGNAGE ORDINANCE
AND REQUIRING THAT A SIGN BE DISPLAYED THROUGHOUT ALL
ESTABLISHMENTS IN MIAMI BEACH. 11. DISCUSSION REGARDING
FUNDING FOR A PERMANENT PARK RANGER DETAIL AT THE NORTH
SHORE COMMUNITY YOUTH CENTER RECREATIONAL AREA. 12.
DISCUSSION REGARDING THE CONCESSION AGREEMENTS FOR
MOTORIZED AND NON-MOTORIZED VESSELS AT THE BARRY KUTUN
BOAT RAMP. 13. DISCUSSION REGARDING A POSSIBLE PLAQUE AT
THE NORMANDY POOL COMMEMORATING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF
THE LATE WARREN GREEN, LONGTIME POOL MANAGER WHO PASSED
LAST YEAR. 14. DISCUSSION ON OFFERING MIAMI BEACH AS A PILOT
CITY FOR UBER SELF-DRIVING CARS. 15. DISCUSSION REGARDING
POTENTIAL USES OF A ROTUNDA IN COLLINS PARK. 16. DISCUSSION
REGARDING THE CREATION OF LEGACY BUSINESS REGISTRY AND
OTHER POSSIBLE PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO SUPPORT AND
PROTECT SMALL BUSINESSES. 17. DISCUSSION ON THE CREATION
OF A MIAMI BEACH HALL OF FAME AND ESTABLISHING CRITERIA
PLACEMENT AND SELECTION PROCESS. 18. MONTHLY CRIME UPDATE.
19. DISCUSSION CONCERNING FUTURE USE OF THE WEST LOTS. 20.
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DISCUSSION REGARDING COMMISSIONING AN ARTIST TO PAINT THE
NORTH BEACH WATER TOWERS. 21. DISCUSSION REGARDING THE
MAINTENANCE OF PUBLIC BATHROOMS CITYWIDE. 2 2 . SHANE
WATERSPORTS RESOLUTION - A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND
CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA,
AUTHORIZING PURSUANT TO SECTION 142-425 OF THE CITY'S CODE,
THE WAIVER OF CERTAIN REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO THE
RONALD W. SHANE WATERSPORTS CENTER, LOCATED AT 6550 INDIAN
CREEK DR, MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA; WAIVING BYA 5/7TH VOTE OF THE
CITY COMMISSION, AFTER PUBLIC HEARING, THE DEVELOPMENT
REGULATIONS IN A GU (GOVERNMENT USE) DISTRICT, WHICH
REGULATIONS ARE FOUND AT SECTION 142-422 AND 142-423,
ENTITLED "MAIN PERMITTED USES," AND "PRIVATE USES," IN ORDER
TO WAIVE THE REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO A NEIGHBORHOOD
IMPACT ESTABLISHMENT FOR THE CURRENT OPERATION OF A HALL
FOR HIRE LOCATED AT THE CITY-OWNED RONALD W. SHANE
WATERSPORTS CENTER OWNED (LAND LEASE) AND OPERATED BY
MIAMI BEACH WATERS PORTS, INC. 23. DISCUSSION REGARDING THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH BRANDING-MUNICIPAL LOGO. 24. DISCUSSION
TO RECONSIDER THE CITY'S USE OF BONDED AGGREGATE FOR
TREE PITS. 2 5 . DISCUSSION REGARDING BUMP-OUTS ON 40TH
STREET.
ANALYSIS
A meeting of the Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee was held on Friday, February
17, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. in the Commission Chamber, 3rd Floor of City Hall. Commissioners in
attendance: Commissioners Micky Steinberg, Kristen Rosen Gonzalez, John Elizabeth Aleman
and Joy Malakoff. Members from the Administration and the public were also in attendance.
MEETING OPENED AT 10:02 A.M.
Commissioner Steinberg announced the following items as being deferred, item 3, item 8, item
12, item 13, item 14, item 16, item 21, and item 22.
OLD BUSINESS
1. Discussion Regarding A Skate Park/ Parking Structure At The 72nd Street Parking
Lot(P92)
Commission Item R9E, January 13, 2017
(Sponsored by Commissioner Arriola)
Jeff Oris, Economic Development Division Director
AFTER-ACTION
Jeff Oris, Economic Development Division Director presented the item. He said that at last
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part of the park is where something like that can take place; it is the perfect landscape for that.
Commissioner Malakoff asked how soon these things can be done. She said the artisanal
market is something that can be done sooner.
Commissioner Steinberg asked if the CAC will be funding some of this. Brandi Reddick said
they are going to try to fund it through the Cultural Arts grant program, they have a cultural
endowment and they are Wiling to explore using part of the endowment as part of a private
partnership. This would be something like the Lincoln Road Improvement District where they
have allocated a percentage of their tax dollars to go for something for art and culture. If Ocean
Drive could come up with something similar, the council would be interested in matching it with
the endowment. Commissioner Malakoff said it sounds like a good plan.
Commissioner Rosen Gonzalez asked about Shakespeare in the park. Brandi Reddick said
Miami New Drama has already talked about that for programming for next year and also bringing
some of their theater performance out to Lummus Park.
Kathie Brooks, Assistant City Manager said as far as the artisanal market is concerned, they
recommended it to go out for RFP on that. She said maybe the committee can make a motion
on that.
MOTION: Commissioner Aleman moved for commission approval on the artisanal market to
go out for RFP. Commissioner Rosen Gonzalez seconded.All in favor.
5. Discussion On An Additional Designated Dog Area In North Beach
Commission Item C4D, November 9, 2016
(Sponsored by Commissioner Steinberg)
Eric Carpenter,Assistant City Manager/Public Works Director
AFTER-ACTION
Eric Carpenter, Assistant City Manager/Public Works Director presented the item. He said that
the recommendation of the committee from last month was that they do some outreach to the
neighborhood, with the help of the Communications department they were able to do door to
door outreach with flyers and a survey. They also did surveying at a couple of events in the
North Beach area over the last month and there were 52 respondents to the survey as of
February 10th. The data seems to significantly favor at least looking into this further.
Commissioner Steinberg said this came out because people from the neighborhood asked her
for this. She wants to make sure it is not a dog park; we would use the area with the same hours
of operation as the dog parks. It is a public right of way triangle; she thinks it is a great way to
clean up the area with a use. She also said that public works may need it in the future maybe for
pumps or they may not.
Eric Carpenter said they always have a shortage of right of way space for all of the infrastructure
we need in the City. There is no reason they shouldn't utilize the space until there is a greater
need.
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Commissioner Aleman suggested sending this to the FCWP committee for a fence and a bag
station. Commissioner Steinberg said they need a bag station.
Eric Carpenter said the question he had was whether the committee wanted to refer this to the
full Commission or if they wanted it to be programmed into the budget cycle. Commissioner
Steinberg said he should just program it into the budget cycle.
Commissioner Aleman asked if they have money for this with the remaining funds from this year.
Eric Carpenter said he doesn't know the exact cost, but it is probably 25,000 dollars or under.
Kathie Brooks, Assistant City Manager said it doesn't necessarily have to go to the FCWP
committee in advance of the budget cycle, it can be a part of the budget cycle, but it should go
back to Commission accepting the recommendation of the committee.
Commissioner Aleman asked if Eric Carpenter has enough money in his current budget to get
this done. He said he doesn't know that he has it in his current budget.
Commissioner Steinberg said maybe he should just get the Commission's approval first.
Eric Carpenter said his thought process was that it either had to be vetted by the full
Commission through the budget cycle or it needed to be given a favorable recommendation to
go back to the Commission for them to try to find something sooner.
MOTION: Commissioner Aleman motioned for this to go back to the full Commission with a
favorable recommendation and request to find funding this year. Commissioner Steinberg
seconded it.All in favor.
6. Discussion Regarding The Site Plan For North Shore Open Space Park
Commission Item C4A, January 11, 2017
(Capital Improvement Projects)
David Martinez, Capital Improvement Projects Director
AFT ER-ACT ION
David Martinez, CIP Director presented the item. He said at the last meeting they discussed
30% plans in preparation to go to the Design Review Board in March. When they presented
there were several items that were highlighted by the committee that tey wanted to elaborate on
and hopefully get a positive response and move forward with the development of the park. The
items they touched base on are site lighting, playground location, fence line along Collins
Avenue, the imapct on trees, and the beachwalk. David Martinez handed it over to Gianno Feoli,
the consultant from Calvin and Giordanno Associates to give a presentation.
Gianno Feoli went through the powerpoint presentation regarding the overall site plan rendering
along with the different items that were discussed during the last meeting. The main points were
gone through individually.
While Gianno Feoli was explainign the impact on trees, Commissioner Steinberg asked if the
oak trees are native, Gianno Feoli said yes. Commissioner Rosen Gonzalez said she notices in
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