Resolution 2025-33516RESOLUTION NO.2025-33516
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION ACCEPTING THE
RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY
COMMITTEE AT ITS JANUARY 24,2025 MEETING TO ACCEPT THE
ADMINISTRATION'S RECOMMENDED BLEND ON USES AT THE SOUTH
SHORE COMMUNITY CENTER AND TO OPERA TE A SUMMER CAMP
STARTING THE SUMMER OF 2025.
WHEREAS,on September 11,2024,at the request of Commissioners Tanya K.Bhatt,
the Mayor and City Commission ("City Commission")referred Item C4K to the Finance and
Economic Resiliency Committee ("FERC"),to discuss future programming for the South Shore
Community Center (the "South Shore Community Center"or the "SSCC")located at 833 6th
Street;and
WHEREAS,on October 20,2024,an Open House,suggested by Vice-Mayor Fernandez
at the September 11,2024 Commission meeting was held to engage with the community and
receive input on potential uses of the SSCC;and
WHEREAS,over ninety (90)comments cards were filled out and while some of the
recommended programs/services are currently provided by the three existing providers,the
Administration believes that the SSCC can serve a larger more diverse intergenerational
population with a range programs,while also incorporating a public safety element;and
WHEREAS,at the January 24,2025 FERC meeting,this item was discussed and linked
with Commissioner Magazine's referral Item C4 AO Highlight Demand for the Miami Beach
Summer Camp Program,and Explore the Expansion of the Miami Beach Summer Camp Program
if Needed;and
WHEREAS,at the January 24,2025 FERC meeting,the Administration presented their
recommended plan for a blend of uses;and
WHEREAS,the Administration presented that the Ground Floor Central Quadrant be
utilized by the Housing and Community Development department to run a senior meal lunchroom,
social meeting space,and to work with the existing providers on efficient use of space;and
WHEREAS,the Housing and Community Development department will work with the two
existing service providers to reorganize the use of space more efficiently;and
WHEREAS,the Administration presented that the Ground Floor Western Quadrant be
utilized by the Parks and Recreation department for year-round programming and a summer
camp;and
WHEREAS,the FERC recommended to fund a summer camp to start in the summer of
2025;and
WHEREAS,to begin operating daily programming and summer camp from the South
Shore Community Center,there are some immediate one-time purchases/renovations that need
to be made for approximately $110,000;and
WHEREAS,the Administration will return with a budget amendment to fund a summer
camp to start in the summer of 2025 including the one-time purchases/renovations;and
WHEREAS,the Administration presented that the Second Floor Quadrant be utilized by
the Police Department to relocate their Police Training Unit and hosting community and Police
Training League (PAL)programs;and
WHEREAS,the additional police presence would naturally increase security for the child
daycare center and Parks &Recreation programs on the first floor and the various senior citizen
events held at the center,creating a safer environment for these vulnerable groups.
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 approve the recommendation of the Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee
at its January 24,2025 meeting to accept the Administration's recommended blend on uses at
the South Shore Community Center (SSCC)and to begin operating a summer camp starting in
summer of 2025.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this _le_day of February 2025.
ATTEST:
MAR 0 3 2025 Steven Meiner,Mayor
Rafael E.Granado,City Clerk
Sponsored by Commissioner Tanya K.Bhatt
APPROVED AS TO
FORM &LANGUAGE
&FOR EXECUTION
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Resolutions -C7 E
MIAMI BEA CH
COMMISSION MEMORA NDUM
TO:Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM:Eric Carpenter,City Manager
DATE:February 26,2025
TITLE:A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION ACCEPTING THE
RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY
COMMITTEE AT ITS JANUARY 24,2025 MEETING TO ACCEPT THE
ADMINISTRATION'S RECOMMENDED BLEND ON USES AT THE SOUTH SHORE
COMMUNITY CENTER AND TO OPERATE A SUMMER CAMP STARTING THE
SUMMER OF 2025.
RE CO M MEN DA TIO N
The City Administration (Administration)recommends that the Commission accept the
recommendation of the Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee at its January 24,2025
meeting to accept the Administration's recommended blend on uses at the South Shore
Community Center (SSCC)and to begin operating a summer camp starting in summer of 2025.
BACKG RO UND/HISTO RY
On September 11,2024,at the request of Commissioners Tanya K.Bhatt,the Mayor and City
Commission ("City Commission")referred Item C4K to the FERC,to discuss future programming
for the South Shore Community Center (the "South Shore Community Center"or the "SSCC")
located at 833 6th Street.
At the January 24,2025 FERC meeting,this item was discussed and linked with Commissioner
Magazine's referral Item C4 AO Highlight Demand for the Miami Beach Summer Camp Program
and Explore the Expansion of the Miami Beach Summer Camp Program if Needed.
The necessary chiller upgrade and elevator repair,which were previously deferred due to the
impending demolition,was budgeted during the FY 2025 annual budget process.Additionally,the
reactivation of the senior lunchroom was budgeted at $175,000 under the Housing and
Community Services department.
Current operators include:
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Little Havana Activities and Nutrition Center ("LHANC")which has operated the
Rainbow Childcare Center on the ground floor of the SSCC for over three decades
South Florida Seniors in Action,Inc ("SFSIA")occupies office space on the ground floor
of the SSCC and provides a variety of services to the elderly community in Miami Beach.
(i.e.,food distribution,healthcare eligibility,etc.)
Miami Dade County Community Action Agency ("CAA")occupies office space on the
ground floor at the SSCC from where it operates the South Beach Community
Enrichment Center which empowers economically disadvantaged individuals,families
and communities to achieve self-sufficiency through resource mobilization,service
delivery,education,and advocacy.
The South Shore Community Center can be considered to have four (4)quadrants.See attached
Exhibit A for the SSCC floor plans.Three of the quadrants are located on the ground floor with
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the fourth being the second-floor space.
•Ground floor eastern quadrant
o Occupied by the LHANC/Rainbow Childcare Center and has no additional space
for programming.
•Ground floor center quadrant
o Currently utilized for by South Florida Seniors in Action,Inc and Miami Dade
County Community Action Agency,but has capacity for additional programming
and services with direct access to the kitchen.
•Ground floor western quadrant
o No current utilization.Primarily comprised of the large open auditorium which
also has direct access to the kitchen.
•Second floor quadrant
o No current utilization.Primarily comprised of the large open space with office and
conference rooms at the front.
ANALYSIS
Community Outreach
On October 20,2024,an Open House,suggested by Vice-Mayor Fernandez at the September
11,2024 Commission meeting was held to engage with the community and receive input on
potential uses of the SSCC.Over ninety (90)comments cards were filled out and a summary is
attached as Exhibit B.
Below outlines various community center use comments received by the public:
•Children/Youth Programs:After-school care,summer camps,indoor playgrounds,
educational programs,and youth activities such art,chess,games,martial arts,and
sports.
•Senior Programs:Senior activities,including wellness programs,lunches,and social
clubs.
•Classes:A wide variety of classes including art,dance,ESL (English as a Second
Language),cooking,and fitness.
•Community Spaces:Shared spaces for events and outreach.
•Specialized Services:Support for the homeless,employment programs,psychological
services,and LGBTQ+workshops.
•Community Gardens and Cultural Events:Library,film screenings,music rooms,art
exhibitions,concerts,cooking events,arts programs,community garden,and "Blue Zone"
health programs.
•Police Substation
•Fire Station
•Social and Wellness Events:Book clubs,wine tastings,wellness workshops,and
holiday meals.
While some of these programs/services are currently provided by the three existing providers,the
Administration believes that the SSCC can serve a larger more diverse intergenerational
population with a range of programs,while also incorporating a public safety element.
Administration Recommendation
Based on the community input and in discussion with various operational City departments below
is a recommended use of each quadrant:
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Ground floor eastern quadrant
No change to existing programming and services.
Ground floor center quadrant
The Office of Housing and Community Services is working with the Procurement Department to
procure a vendor to operate a senior meal lunchroom in this space.This facility will serve healthy
meals and provide a welcoming environment for seniors to gather,socialize,and participate in
activities.The program would aim to improve the quality of life for seniors by addressing dietary
needs and promoting social connections.The designated area would be cleared and cleaned to
ensure a safe and sanitary environment for meal preparation and dining.
This would require the department to work with the two existing service providers to reorganize
the use of space more efficiently.During the program implementation the Housing &Community
Services department will determine if there is any unutilized space that could potentially provide
an opportunity for additional programming by the department or an external non-profit
organization.
This program was budgeted at $175,000 for FY 2025.It is anticipated that the budget
appropriation will be sufficient to implement this program.
Ground floor western quadrant
The Parks &Recreation department would utilize the space for additional programming site not
only for summer camp,but also for multi-generational programs for toddlers,adults,and seniors.
The space on the community center's first floor can be used for programs such as Playtime,
martial arts,senior yoga,senior chair aerobics,and most importantly,summer camp.The space
can host up to 80 campers from ages Kindergarten through 3rd grades for the summer.Having
this additional location will alleviate the waitlist,which reached up to 190 during the summer of
2024.
There would also be opportunities for utilize this space for general community events,open
houses,etc.during the evening hours after other parks programming had ended for the day.
To begin operating daily programming and summer camp from the South Shore Community
Center,there are some immediate one-time purchases/renovations that need to be made for
approximately $110,000.These purchases include repairs,furniture,technology,amongst other
ite ns.Long-term capital improvement projects can be requested through the budget process.
Using the space for year-round programming and summer camp also comes with an increase in
operating expenses and personnel expenses,which are not currently part of the Department's
approved FY 2025 budget.As per the FERC recommendation,the Administration will return with
a budget amendment to fund a summer camp to start in the summer of 2025.Anticipated
expenditures are estimated at $190,000 with revenues of $45,000 for an overall subsidy of
$145,000.
Second floor quadrant
The Police department would primarily utilize the space as their Police Training Unit.The Training
Unit would continue its regular activities here,including essential police training,while hosting
community programs such as the Citizens'Police Academy,women's self-defense classes,
neighborhood meetings,and summer camps.This would enhance our community outreach and
increase police presence,which could help deter crime in the area.The Police Department would
also work with PAL to incorporate some PAL programming on the second floor.
The additional police presence would naturally increase security for the child daycare center and
Parks &Recreation programs on the first floor and the various senior citizen events held at the
center quadrant,creating a safer environment for these vulnerable groups.
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FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
FY 2025 --$110,000 for one-time Parks and Recreation department purchases/renovations and
anticipated expenditures are estimated at $190,000 with revenues of $45,000 for an overall
subsidy of $145,000.
Other one-time purchases/renovations and recurring costs would be developed and presented as
part of the FY 2026 budget process.
Does this Ordinance require a Business Impact Estimate?
(FOR ORDINANCES ONLY)
If applicable,the Business Impact Estimate (BIE)was published on:
See BIE at:https://www.miamibeachfl.gov/city-hall/city-clerk/meeting-notices/
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
CONCLUSION
Below is a summary of the FERC endorsed recommended blend of uses at the SSCC:
1.Ground Floor Central Quadrant be utilized by the Housing and Community Services
department to run a senior meal lunchroom,social meeting space,and to work with the
existing providers on efficient use of space.
2.Ground Floor Western Quadrant be utilized by the Parks and Recreation department for
year-round programming and a summer camp.
3.Second Floor Quadrant be utilized by the Police Department to relocate their Police
Training Unit,hosting community and PAL programs.
Applicable Area
South Beach
Is this a "Residents Right to Know"item,
pursuant to City Code Section 2-172
No
Is this item related to a G.O.Bond
Project?
No
Was this Agenda Item initially requested by a lobbyist which,as defined in Code Sec.2-481,
includes a principal engaged in lobbying?No
If so,specify the name of lobbyist(s)and principal(s):
Department
Finance
Sponsor(s)
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Co-sponsor(s)
Condensed Title
Accept Recommendation/Blend on Uses at SSCC to Operate Summer Camp in 2025.FN
Previous Action (For City Clerk Use Only)
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Exhibit A
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Exhibit B South Shore Communty Center Open House
October20,2024
Column1 Comment:Keywords:
Big rooms Upstairs and downstairs:Art exhibitions,yoga dance,Fitness,Coworking,Art,
bootcamp.Rent for Birthdays.Upstairs rcoms:Coworking space,big Seniors.Rental space
room with desk to share and 2 small can le rented.Incubator for1StartupsinSouthBeach.Senior center that can interact with youth
next door and have events to build the frimdship in the community.
2 Spanish Classes for beginners.Pilates,Billet,Bootcamp Classes.Fitness,Spanish
Adult Dance Classes.Stretch Classes.-----~---
Sunday/Wednesday:Fitness (Yoga with bat the gym,they provide a Fitness
3 perfect workout at convenient locations aid have more than 8 years
of experience in the greater Miami area:adres@beatthegym.com,
@tonythomassport @beatthegym).
Activate the Space for LGBTQ social justie/social welfare activities Senior,art,LGBTQ.Coffee
4 including:Coffee morning for seniors,Redings,volunteer get Workshops.
together,Workshops/panels/art.
5 Spanish classes,Fitness Fitness,Spanish,Classes
Assistance for Housing Evictions.Children events when raining kids Homeless,Children,
can be indoor.Lots of space upstairs for oga,Tai Chi,Help for small Fitness,Small business,
6 businesses,Art events,dog events,flee narket,working mothers Art,dogs,Flee market.
update day.Turf needs maintenance.Wewant lots of events like Recreational Activities.
North Shore Club,Youth Center.Fitness.------------
Music Room:Have a room that musicians in the Community can Music Room,Outreach
reserve for teaching or practice without bthering neighbors.Have concerts,Senior,Daycare
7 the possibility to do outreach concerts fo the older community and
kids.New World Symphony can play chanber music for seniors.
Daycare program and senior center.
8 Gym/coed Daycare at the Gym Fitness.Daycare
Afterschool.Summer camp.Art Studio.S:nior Program Afterschool.Summer9
--Camp.Art.Senior.
---
Restarted Senior Lunch Program.Integrab seniors with Children in Senior.Children10thepreschool.It would be a win-win situaion -------
11 Tear it down and build a fire station Fire Station
--
12 Recreative Center for Families that offersdifferent classes in:Music,Art Exhibition,Classes,
Dance,Art for kids,ceramics for adults.kt Exhibitions Music,Art,Rental Space
Beautiful Center with so much potential s a shared space for the Shared community space
13 community.Thank you for giving the oppatunity to come see and
share ideas.With smart design many of tie ideas can be combined
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and integrated.
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14 Litter Police Office Department Police Substation
Build a firehouse and save flamingo park mnd $19,000,000 Budget.Fire Station15KeepourFlamingoparkparkingAvailable
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South Shore Communty Center Open House
October20,2024
Column1 Comment:-
Create an Advisory Board and a working committee.Space:
Community Garden with raised beds,buterfly hunt,composting
(work with botanical garden).Senior serves,classes,art therapy,
Key words:
Community Garden.
Senior.Classes.Art.ESL.
Library.Career
music,computer classes,ESL,Pride Offie,Career Counseling,Artist Counseling.Concerts.
16 in Residence+exhibition.Mobile:Library blood services.A banquet/Tournaments.Rental
hall rental space downstairs a mix of conmunity information
gatherings and paying events.theater group,small concerts,
tournaments:ex.chess,dominoes,localspeakers,etc.
Space.Music.Pride Office
17
18
19
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Afterschool,Classes for Community ----
Much space that could be activated.Parks and recs always has a
great resident focused programs.More bmefits by having more
indoor space.Local nonprofits like MiamiBeach Pride can have
events here.---------
Bad weather indoor events for children.Snior lunch Program.
Reading club for all ages (clubs by age)
Library,ESL,Afterschool,Adult continuin;education.
20
21
Psychological services for seniors to helpwith depression.Services
for documents and correspondence for smiors.Part time jobs
Classes.Afterschool
Pride events.Resident
focused programs
Children events.Senior.
Reading club
Library.ESL.Afterschool.
Adult continuing
education.
-----
Psychological services.
Seniors.Correspondence.
Part time.
22 Summer Camp,Kids activities:Dance,Ji Jitsu
23
Parks and recs indoor programming.Pride Space.Offices.
Community driven educational learning erents.
Children.Summer camp.
Dance.Martial Arts.
Pride space,offices,
Classes,Indoor
programming
24 For holidays soup kitchen.Access for groups to meet (Youth groups,
recovery groups)Fitness classes
Please don't use for political events!Mor activities:Biotherapy,
culture,arts,computer,dance,flowers.-----------------
Cooking,Dance,music (kids day and aduts evening).Afterschool.
Chess Tournaments.Vegetable garden fa kids education.Movie
Nights
25
26
Fitness.Soup Kitchen for
holidays.Groups
Classes.Art.Dance.
Events
Classes.Afterschool.
Chess.Garden.Movie
nights.Cooking
27 Activities for seniors Seniors
28 Senior and youth programs.Summer carrps Seniors.Children.Summer
Camps.
29
30
Community Focused Space:Neighbors tcol library.Space resident Community Space
can work on projects
Community meal space.Space for rent far parties and meetings Rental Space.Community
meal Space
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South Shore Communty Center Open House
October 20,2024
Column1 Comment:Keywords:-
Activity Room for seniors with lunch.Monhly lectures from doctors Seniors.Lectures.Dance.
we had previously.Monthly special occason event celebrating Trolley.Lunch.
31 achievements.Guest lectures about Miani Beach topics.Dance
decades contest (1940s,1950s,etc).Troly run through 6th St.from
Lenox Ave to Wash Av
Function similarly to how 1001 Ocean,The auditorium now art deco
32 welcome functional.There are several de:ades of used documented
-in the history of the space.Recreate thatnere.---------
Karate and jiu jitsu for Adults and Children.Stretching and Taichi for Classes.Fitness.Seniors,
33 Seniors Children.Martial Arts
Marketing campaign to communicate curent events (I had no idea Seniors.More marketing
34 about this center and history)Programs where senior can talk with
those who need advice.Help through senor wisdom and experience.
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35 An office for ACCESS.Employment bank pbs for businesses for ACCESS.Employment
Miami Beach residents only Bank.
Multifunctional Space for the community Early learning play Indoor Playground.
36 space(outdoor and indoor)A place wherechildren,parents,Community Space.
volunteers and seniors can comer togethir to help foster the next
generation as a true village for the childre.
Work with AARP to move some of the classes at Senior Planet to this Senior37center
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Upstairs:Younger crowd.Music venue ida.Mixed space:Music.Lunch.Seniors.
38 Morning/lunch for seniors.Afternoon kidsfree programs:(Arts,Classes.Art.Martial Arts.
martial arts,P.E).Social Space to talk.---Soc 'al Space --
39 Dance events,Family friendly parties,aftrschool.Afterschool.Dance.Family
events
Dance and Jiu Jitsu for Kids/Youth.Dance.Martial Arts.40 Children----------
41 Tear it down and build a fire station Fire Station--------
42 Fix the flooding in the parking lot Flooding parking lot~---
Community center with seniors in action,activities for seniors like:Fitness.Seniors.Classes.
43 Yoga,Health and wellness classes,and community meetings Community meetings
We are short of indoor space for kids afteschool,or mom get Indoor Afterschool
44 together when weather don't allow to go cut.We would need local Playground.Trolley
trolley adjusted for strollers.
45 Police Substation upstairs Police Substation----------·-
More frequent police activity.More activites for residents,a trolley Food Bank.Police
46 service that serves this street and in geneal more frequent trolley substation.Trolley
service.Food Bank for residents
47 Lets use the main space for a library Library
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South Shore Communty Center Open House
October 20,2024
Column1 Comment:Keywords:~
In the summer community film screening;of films either about Miami Wine tasting.Film
Beach (documentaries)and feature filmsshot on MB so we don't screenings.Cooking.Herb
have to sit outside in the heat.Wine tastirgs offered by local wine Society
48 merchants focusing on a region.Board Games for all ages.Cooking
classes like the ones in Botanical Gardenusing nature veggies and
herbs.There was a MB Herb society at Boanical Garden in the early
2000s.----------
49 Hurricane relief Shelter.Shelter for donaton.Homeless Shelter Homeless shelter.
Hurricane Shelter-------·--~---
50 Parks and recreation activities for the entre community to enjoy Park and Recreation
Activities
Community Center not limited to politica events.For the whole Community center for all
51 community to participate not just the senors from senior housing,
controlled by the so called community ac:ivist.PLEASE LETS KEEP
THIS PLACE FOR ALL~
52 Yoga.Dance classes.Fitness.Dance----------------
53 Community Dinner Space Dinner space
54 Volunteers teaching people of all ages to EAD Classes
Family activities:Music,art,dance,balle for kids.Art and music Music.Art.Dance.
55 exhibitions,ceramic classes for adults.Availability to rent the hall for Classes.Rental space.
children parties on weekends -----
56 IndoorPlayground for kidsand adults Indoor Playground---
57 Learning center for non-English speakers No age limit Classes ESL---
Classes:Art,yoga,Zumba,Chorus,Gymrastics,flamenco.Select a Classes.Dance.Art.
58 quite place for a library and a reading clut.Helping children to Fitness.Library.Reading
improvement reading.Club---------
Indoor Playground (Like the one in 2700 Sieridan)so families can Indoor playground.
59 socialize.Bowling.Kids activities.Room f:Jr events.Dance.Music.Bowling.Dance,Music.
Game Room.Art Activities in the small romms.Card and Chess for Game Room.Art.Board
Adult and seniors.Labs for kids games.Chess--------
60 Wedding receptions,rehearsal dinners o1any other group functions.I Rental space.Games
~.-love the games in the court yard.
-------61 Police Substation upstairs.Police Substation
Bottom for Child care and Seniors.Top flcor meetings space and a we Coworking.Children.
62 work free space.Applying for jobs and otter works.Seniors.Employment
Bank.---
Community centers for activities for senirs during the day like Classes.Fitness.Seniors.
exercise groups for balance and strengthening.Afterschool support Children.Afterschool.63 for kids.Evening classes for adults.Socia activities like dance,Dance.Games
games on weekends.
64 Unemployment office.Senior Exercise.Seniors.Employment Bank
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Community programs for residents.Smal design Library.Walking Library.Community
65 tours.Programs.Walking tours.
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Column1 Comment:Keywords:
66 A playground for kids will be very helpful curing the summer.Indoor playground.-----
67 Bring building alive with Miami style pastd colors outside.Repaint building
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We want lot's events at North Shore Park'outh Center and Scott Seniors.Children.Indoor
68 rakow club for "seniors",and children.Playground and daycare at playground.Turf holes
south shore community center need upgnde,turf has holes.
69 Use it for Community Garden.Blue ZonesProjects Community Gardens.Blue
Zone--------
Ground floor:Parks programming,after we and summer camp.Parks and recreation.
70 Middle floor:Senior center and meals.2m floor:Police space,Afterschool.Summer
community programming related to Polic».Camp.Senior.Police
Substation
Activities for kids:Dance,volleyball,Karae,Gymnastic.Rent the Rental space.Classes.
71 Space for birthday or events.Children.Martial Arts.
Sports
Police Substation.I've lived at 626 Meridin for +10 years and could Police Substation
write a novel on the neighborhood crime,3reaking,entering,battery
72 and assault,vehicle break ins,property tteft,package theft (all in this
building).A permanent visible police presence in the neighborhood
would be welcomed!
73 Downstairs:Chair yoga classes aerobic ad Zumba.Fitness.Classes.Sports
74 Weight room for residents with health Insurance Weight room
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Providing activities for active seniors lookng to meet new people and Seniors75keepmindsandbodiesactives.
76 Playroom.Afterschool.Adults family roon.Social events.Events.Afterschool.Indoor
---playground -
Fitness/wellness programming.Commurity event hosting (AA/NA Fitness.Wellness.
Meeting,LGBTQ,Book clubs,language lessons).Community Garden.Classes.Events.
77 Farmer Market.Finance/tax/money management workshops.Craft Community Gardens.
Workshops.Podcasting/social media/cortent creation workshops.Farmer Market.
Workshops.Book clubs-·---
M ix of uses that appeals to multiple geneations,including subsidized Coworking,Children,
co-working spaces for start-ups,a commmity garden (agricultural Seniors,Art Cafe,
78 program)an artist-run gallery space and afe,Activities for seniors.Community Garden,
Also:Promote the building as an architecural gem by Morris Lapidus.Agricultural program.
79 Make this a dance facility!Dance
80 Police Athletic League providing program;for kinds and future Police Athletic League
leaders
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Small Blackbox style theater downstairs tat can be used for adults Theater.Seniors.Children.
and youth classes.Outside:Either Community Garden or Native Youth.Classes.81 Garden.Upstairs:Nice sound small concert space or adult youth Community Garden.
classes.Don't tear down.Concert Space.
82 Police Substation Police Substation
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83 Weight room for residents with health Insurance.Move Miami Dade Weight room.Library
SSHORE Library here
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Miami beach Police Athletic League wouU love to produce youth and Youth,Senior,Police
84 senior programs and oversee the facility.::ops,Kids,Community
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Don't tear down.Downstairs:Small theatr and garden portable Theater.Classes.
85 chairs so can be used for youth and adultclasses in day.Upstairs:Community meetings.
Classes,community meeting room,anotler performance space.Community Garden
~-------~~--
Recreative room for kids,teens,adults:Png Pong,football arcade.Game room,Ping pong.
86 Video Gamescom furniture.Bowling.Skaing.Super moderns and Video Games,Arcade,
tons of other options,kids love that stuff,ould take kids off the Bowling.Youth.Children
streets--
Update Rainbow daycare center,this shculd be a priority and the Update Rainbow Daycare.
87 easiest start,A program like the Scott Raloff Center would be Program like Scott Rakoff
wonderful with a game room for the childen to play somewhere Center.Game room.
inside when the weather is bad.
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88 Make a Communal Garden to take care oa pot with natural growing Community Garden.
Vegetable.------
89 Roller Park on ground floor.Fabulous cotr lighting color walls Roller Park
The Morris Lapidus building represent pat of Miami Historical
Architecture.The fire dept does a great jo.Unfortunately,when
there is a rush hour situation,they are tiel up in bumper to bumper
90 traffic and lives could be lost.By moving t the island which the city
owns they could respond.By water by pasing traffic.In addition the
U.S Navy offers fire boats to water front c,mmunities.The federal
Government also offers grants.
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Committee Referrals -C4 K
MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
TITLE:
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
Commissioner Tanya K.Bhatt
September 11,2024
REFERRAL TO THE OCTOBEF 18,2024 FINANCE AND ECONOMIC
RESILIENCY COMMITTEE TO DISQJSS FUTURE PROGRAMMING FOR SOUTH
SHORE COMMUNITY CENTER.
RECOMMENDATION
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
Please place the above item on the September 11,2024 City Commission meeting agenda as a
referral to the October 18,2024 Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee ("FERC").
The South Shore Community Center (SSCC)is z large and capacious facility that has been wildly
underutilized since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic,as it lived with the sword of Damocles
over its head awaiting its anticipated demolition o make way for a new fire station.With the fire
station now relocated to an alternative site,it is imperative that we prioritize the revitalization of
the SSCC,ensuring its return to a vibrant and active community hub.
The necessary chiller upgrade and elevator repair,which were previously deferred due to the
impending demolition,will be addressed separately and included in the FY 2025
budget.Additionally,the reactivation of the S3nior lunchroom is the subject of a separate
resolution by my colleague,Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez.
Between the auditorium,the office space upstairs,and the main floor office area,there is a great
deal of underutilized space that can be activated in ways that will benefit City residents.This
referral seeks to ensure the SSCC is fully utilized in a manner that enhances the community's
engagement and well-being.
I request that the City Administration be prepared to discuss at the October FERC meeting the
following:
•Determine if roof can be made into a green roof/community garden;and how to
significantly incorporate more greenery Uroughout the building and campus.See
https ://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/gallery/2024/may/11 /eco-brutalism-when-
angular-concrete-meets-the-wonder-of-mature-in-pictures.
•It has been documented in sites around he country and the world that combining
intergenerational learning (i.e.kids in dacare and seniors using the lunchroom)has
marked benefits for all.Similarly,getting kids and seniors involved with animals also has
beneficial results.Explore creating/expading existing programs to create a multi-
generational program which builds on these programs for greater community
engagement.(See,for example,Seniors Gain Purpose Through Childcare and Dog
Rescue Programs (providermagazine.con);5c891064751e5-Early Years Guide final.pdf
(generationsworkingtogether.ora);Toddlers and Seniors Together:The Benefits ofPage4310f1310
Intergenerational Care I Institute for Famly Studies (ifstudies.org);Companion Animals
for Seniors:Pets for the Elderly).
•Determine a process by which social service organizations and other not-for-profit
organizations can make applications for bw-cost rental space in the facility,These can
include but are not limited to Miami Dade or CMB government resources,Surfrider for
water testing,a TNVR facility for the feral cat program,and more.
•The auditorium has been used only as a lunchroom for too long,but it's a large and
flexible space that includes an outdoor garden area.Develop community programming
and access for auditorium space -local ommunity group meetings and/or events,
yoga/exercise for seniors;art/music activties/performances,etc.
•Assess and recommend any functional ad cosmetic upgrades as needed (e.g.,fresh
coat of paint indoors,window coverings,·estoring the auditorium to its original (or as
best can be determined)vision;restore fountains or convert to planters,replant existing
planters and gardens to maximize greenspace.
ANALYSIS
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
N/A
Does this ordinance require a Business Impct Estimate?
(FOR ORDINANCES ONLY)
If applicable,the Business Impact Estimate (BIE)was published on:
See BIE at:https:l/www.miamibeachfl.gov/cit,,-hall/city-clerk/meeting-notices/
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
CONCLUSION
Applicable Area
Citywide
Is this a "Residents Right to Know"item,
pursuant to City Code Section 2-17?
Yes
Is this item related to a G.O.Bond
Project?
No
Was this_Agenda Item initially_requested bylobbyist which,_as defined in Code Sec.2-481,
includes a principal engaged in lobbying?N
If so,specify the name of lobbyist(s)and principal(s):
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Department
Office of Commissioner Tanya K.Bhatt
Sponsor(s)
Co-sponsor(s)
Condensed Title
Ref:FER (10/18/2024)-South Shore Commurity Center Programming.(Bhatt)
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