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Resolution 2019-30971 RESOLUTION NO. 2019-30971 A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING, BY 5/7TH VOTE, FOLLOWING A DULY NOTICED PUBLIC HEARING ON SEPTEMBER 11, 2019, THE NAMING OF THE PROPOSED NEW DOG PARK WITHIN THE FORMER PAR 3/FUTURE MID-BEACH COMMUNITY PARK, "JORGE R. EXPOSITO DOG PARK," IN HONOR OF MIAMI BEACH COMMISSIONER JORGE R. EXPOSITO. WHEREAS, former City of Miami Beach Commissioner, Jorge R. Exposito, who served as Commissioner from 2009 to 2013, passed away in November 2018; and WHEREAS, during his tenure, one of Commissioner Exposito's signature projects was the overhaul of the Bayshore Municipal Golf Course, known as the Par 3 golf course; and WHEREAS, at the October 23, 2018 meeting, the Hispanic Affairs Committee made a motion requesting that the City Commission identify an appropriate portion within the existing Par 3/Future Mid-Beach Community Park ("Par 3") to be permanently named and dedicated in honor of Commissioner Exposito, in recognition of his contributions to the City of Miami Beach; and WHEREAS, on November 14, 2018, as required pursuant to Section 82- 503(a)(2) of the City Code, the City Commission referred the discussion to the Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee ("NCAC"); and WHEREAS, at the December 11, 2018 meeting, the Parks and Recreational Facility Advisory Board supported the Hispanic Affairs Committee's motion for a commemorative feature in memory of Commissioner Exposito; and WHEREAS, the City Administration contacted Commissioner Exposito's family for suggestions on a suitable location within the Par 3, and they identified the new dog park within the Par 3 as a proper location to name, in honor of Commissioner Exposito and his love for dogs; and WHEREAS, at the January 28, 2019 meeting, as required pursuant to Section 82-503(a)(3) of the City Code, the NCAC discussed and unanimously agreed to recommend naming the new dog park within the Par 3/Future Community Park in honor of Commissioner Exposito; and WHEREAS, at the July 17, 2019 City Commission meeting, the City Commission accepted the NCAC's recommendation, and, as required pursuant to Section 82-503(a)(4) of the City Code, set a public hearing for September 11, 2019, to consider the naming of the proposed dog park within the Former Par 3, "Jorge R. Exposito Dog Park"; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 82-503(b) of the City Code, a duly noticed public hearing was held on September 11, 2019. 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 approve, by 5/7th vote, following a duly noticed public hearing on September 11, 2019, the naming of the proposed new dog park within the former Par 3/Future Mid-Beach Community Park, "Jorge R. Exposito Dog Park," in honor of Miami Beach Commissioner Jorge R. Exposito. splePASSED AND ADOPTED this N day of —p___769Y , 2019. � Dan Gelber, ayor ATTEST: y—,--yi I llkil ii Rafael E. dranado, Ci Clerk \\ . � „..c,4.4 *LI ' :/ -°.--11.1"14 , ..�-'-.,�;.,, U. /N CORP ORATED; * - ,,, -74.....N. \0 .........,„!,of li' ?6 APPROVED AS TO FORM & LANGUAGE & FOR EXECUTION C 't.6V1--- t(Z 4((1 City Attorney Date Resolutions- R7 A MIAMI BEACH COMMISSION MEMORANDUM TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager DATE: September 11, 2019 2:00 p.m. Public Hearing SUBJECT:A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING, BY5/7TH VOTE, FOLLOWING A DULY NOTICED PUBLIC HEARING ON SEPTEMBER 11, 2019, THE NAMING OF THE PROPOSED NEW DOG PARK WITHIN THE FORMER PAR 3/FUTURE MID-BEACH COMMUNITY PARK, "JORGE R. EXPOSITO DOG PARK," IN HONOR OF MIAMI BEACH COMMISSIONER JORGE R. EXPOSITO. • RECOMMENDATION The Administration recommends that the Mayor and City Commission hereby approve, pursuant to section 82-503(b)of the City Code and following a duly noticed public hearing, the naming of the new dog park located at the former Par 3/Future Mid-Beach Community Park, as"Jorge R. Exposito Dog Park," in honor of Miami Beach Commissioner Jorge R. Exposito. ANALYSIS Former City of Miami Beach Commissioner Jorge R. Exposito, who served as commissioner from 2009 to 2013, passed away in November 2018. During his tenure, one of Commissioner Exposito's signature projects was the overhaul of the Bayshore Municipal Golf Course, known as the Par 3 golf course. At its October 23, 2018 meeting, the Hispanic Affairs Committee made a motion requesting that the City Commission identify an appropriate portion of the existing Par 3/Future Mid-Beach Community Park ("Par 3") to be permanently named and dedicated in honor of Commissioner Exposito, in recognition of his contributions to the City of Miami Beach(Exhibit A). On November 14, 2018, the City Commission referred a discussion regarding the placement of a commemorative feature in honor of Commissioner Exposito at the Par 3 to the Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee ("NCAC"). At its December 11, 2018 meeting, the Parks and Recreational Facilities Advisory Board supported the Hispanic Affairs Committee's motion, advocating for a commemorative feature in memory of Commissioner Exposito. The City Administration contacted Commissioner Exposito's family for suggestions on a suitable location within the Par 3 for a commemoration, and they identified the new dog park in the Par 3 as a Page 1147 of 2228 proper location to name, in honor of Commissioner Exposito and his love for dogs (Exhibit B). . At its January 28, 2019 meeting, the NCAC discussed and unanimously agreed to recommend naming the new dog park within the Par 3/ Future Community Park in honor of Commissioner Exposito. Pursuant to Section 82-503(b) of the City Code, after receiving a recommendation from the NCAC on the proposed naming, the City administration shall call a public hearing to consider the proposed naming. At the July 17, 2019 City Commission meeting, Resolution 2019-30880 (Exhibit C) was adopted setting a public hearing for September 11, 2019 to consider the proposed naming of the dog park at the former Par 3 in honor of former Miami Beach Commissioner Jorge R. Exposito. Legislative Tracking Parks and Recreation Sponsor Commissioner Michael Gongora ATTACHMENTS: Description o Exhibit A—Hispanic Affairs Committee motion (LTC 566-2018) o Exhibit B—Location of Dog Park in Future Mid-Beach Community Park o Exhibit C- Resolution 2019-30880 o Resolution Page 1148 of 2228 Exhibit A- LTC 566-2018 Hispanic Affairs Committee . ;7,2 OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER NO. LTC# 566-2018 LETTER '• COMMISSION TO: Mayor Dan Gelber& Members of th= City Commis-'on FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager ' .01" DATE: October 23, 2018 SUBJECT: Hispanic Affairs Committee The Purpose of this Letter to the Commission (LTC) is to inform the Commission of a Motion passed by the Hispanic Affairs Committee at their October 22, 2018 meeting per the attached Memorandum from Chair Alex Fernandez. cc: Marcia Monserrat, Chief of Staff Members of the Hispanic Affairs Committee • JLM:LH • Page 1149 of 2228 Exhibit A- LTC 566-2018 Hispanic Affairs Committee • MEMORANDUM TO: Jimmy Morales.City Manager DATE: October 23. 2018 City of Miami Beach • FROM: Alex J. Fernandez, Chair . • SUBJECT: Honoring former Hispanic Affairs Committee commissioner Jorge Exposito Former commissioner Jorge Exposito is a beloved neighbor in our city. Over his many decades of residency in Miami Beach. Jorge has contributed to the betterment of our schools, parks. and community as a whole. In 2009. Jorge was elected to the City Commission. During his term of service, Jorge made great personal sacrifices to fulfill his commitment to the residents. a responsibility he did not take lightly, and which led him to place the interest of the public ahead of his 0‘k n. Recognizing the invaluable contributions of this caring and humble leader. yesterday. I stated and entertained the following motion. moved by Vice Chair Gabriel Paez. seconded h. committee member Frankie Trullenque.and approved by.a unanimous vote of committee members present: .4 motion of the Hispanic Affairs Committee requesting that the City Connnission identify an appropriate interior portion of the existing Par 3 and proposed Community Park to he permanently named and dedicated in honor of the Honorable Jorge R. Exposito who served as a Miami Beach City Commissioner.from 2009 to 2013. I respectfully request your assistance and guidance to ensure that this request advances through the proper committee(s) and legislative process in a timely manner. Please do not hesitate to contact me should you have any questions regarding this motion. Thank you. • Page 1150 of 2228 Exhibit B- Location of Dog Park in Future Mid-Beach Community Park COMMUNITY PARK - SITE LEGEND ..,•. •M ; ve,X ' r '�..,, ti1> +' ` $. .:.sirr► 1 1 Playground ^' `; 0 I 2 Bus stop 0 ® ` - -! 3 Tennis Courts I • 0 . •1: ; 4 . 4 Tennis Facility and Bathroom — — / • .'•; r+f. �9 5 Parking ..41[..`"i �i ` � • 1 ': 6 Dog Park • ' 11,14* .dif', 1\ ' -'4 7 Entrance Plaza },, Q Butterfly Garden ' • ` : 8 , 'Ir. 8 Amphitheater ',M•. 10� • © +r' jI • . 10 Sunset Terrace / • \ 11 Lake&Islands =• ® 9 1' _:I- 12 Vita Course _ 13 :ea ::v d ; ` / 14 u, : i ' 15 Overlook .J,._;.,- t 1-' fq T .. +. _ ,. anunnlu+nrrir 16 Pavilions +� ` © _ ,/f,+.r,. „I rl 17 Linear Water Feature Q 'Ii.;•,1,,.0 •', , iB 18 Park Signage ! = . 19 Maintenance Area _ \� I x Q 7 4 Trail System(5') v;, r 1:_ r01. 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