LTC 164-2025 Art in Public Places Committee Motions - April 15, 2025Docusign Envelope ID: 70430EBE-BB95-473B-9B63-69F1O3O4AFC8
MIAMI BEACH
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
LTC#164-2025 LETTER TO COMMISSION
TO: Honorable Mayor Steven Meiner and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk[r�I;:,��:'."J.
DATE: April 16, 2025
SUBJECT: Art in Public Places Committee Motions -April 15, 2025
The purpose of this Letter to Commission (L TC) is to provide an update regarding motions made
during the April 15, 2025, Art in Public Places (AiPP) Committee meeting.
1.Finalist artists in the Bayshore Park public art commission presented their second and
final proposals to the AiPP Committee: Richard Hudson, R&R Studios, and Michele Oka
Doner. All AiPP Committee members need to be in attendance to facilitate final vote.
Motion: The Art in Public Places Committee motions to defer the final selection of the
Bayshore Park public art commission to the Tuesday, May 20, 2025, AiPP meeting date
to allow all members to be in attendance and obtain a majority vote from the five (5) current
appointed members.
The above motion was made by Steve Berke, seconded by Sara de las Reyes, and passed
unanimously.
2.Following revisions to the City of Miami Beach Artist Vendor program, prospective
applicants must undergo review with the Art in Public Places Committee after presenting
their work to Tourism & Culture staff. The first review is conducted to verify the artisanal
nature of the items they wish to sell. Current applicants shared a physical demonstration
of the production of their works and showcased finished examples for consideration at a
recorded meeting. Cultural Affairs staff relayed this information along with images to the
AiPP Committee.
Motion: The Art in Public Places Committee motions to approve the following applicants
to the City of Miami Beach Artist Vendor program: Magarry Cilus (BLPL#2025-09597),
Monica Tatiana Benavides (BLPL#2025-09598), and Ana Beatriz Villegas (BLPL#2025-
09599). The above motion was made by Steve Berke, seconded by Sara de las Reyes,
and passed unanimously.
Members in attendance: Vice-Chair Steve Berke, Silvia Barisione, Colette Mello, and Sara de las
Reyes.
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For more information,please contact Lissette Garcia Arrogante,Director,Tourism and Culture
Department at lissettearrogante@miamibeachfl.gov or x26597
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We are committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live,work and play in our vibrant,tropical,historic community.