LTC 167-2025 North Beach Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Committee - April 8, 2025 MotionsMIAMI BEACH
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
NO. LTC #167-2025 LETTER TO COMMISSION
TO: Honorable Mayor Steven Meiner and Members of the City Commission
FROM:
DATE:
,f'1f Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk � ��REGIS BARBOU � � --April 18, 2025
SUBJECT: North Beach Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Committee -
April 8, 2025 Motions
This Letter to the Commission (L TC) provides an update on motions passed at the April 8, 2025
meeting of the North Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (North Beach CRA) Advisory
Committee (Committee).
Members Present:
•Ronnie lssenberg, Chair •Romina Orozco-Encio
•Tom Richerson, Vice Chair •Manning Salazar
•Omar Jimenez •David Sexton, ex officio (non-voting)
•Sam Latone
Motion 1:
Motion 2:
North Shore Park/ Miami Beach Tennis Center CIP Project
The Committee recommends that the North Beach CRA allocate up to $350,000
toward the North Shore Park/Miami Beach Tennis Center (Tennis Center) Capital
Improvement Project to enhance the current scope for the Tennis Center cafe
facility. North Beach CRA funds would support the completion of facility
enhancements, including, but not limited to, structural improvements, development
of a patio area, installation of a grease trap, and other related infrastructure
upgrades that will improve operational capacity.
Motion made by:
Seconded by:
Vote:
Tom Richerson
Sam Latone
Passed unanimously (6 -0)
Biscayne Beach Elementary Schoolyard Project -Funding Commitment
The Committee recommends that the North Beach CRA fund the cost of design,
development, and construction for the Biscayne Beach Elementary Schoolyard
Project, as referred for Committee review by the City Commission on March 19,
2025. This recommendation includes allocating sufficient funding, in an amount
not to exceed $1.5 million, and identify funding in FY 2025, to initiate design and
permitting activities. The Committee recommends the City pursue additional
funding sources to offset costs and reduce the financial impact on the North Beach
CRA.
Motion made by:
Seconded by:
Vote:
Tom Richerson
Omar Jimenez
Passed unanimously (6 -0)
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Motion 3:Biscayne Beach Elementary Schoolyard Project -Design Recommendation
The Committee recommends,should the North Beach CRA Board approve project
funding for the design for the Biscayne Beach Elementary Schoolyard Project,that
the project include a regulation-size soccer field suitable for organized league play
and a four-lane running track.
Motion made by:
Seconded by:
Vote:
Tom Richerson
Romina Orozco-Encio
Passed unanimously (6-0)
Motion 4:Altos del Mar Park -Electrical Infrastructure
The Committee recommends that the City evaluate and identify the costs and
planning requirements necessary to improve the permanent electrical service to
Altos del Mar Park.The North Beach CRA funds would enhance the capacity for
additional community programming,reduce reliance on portable generators,and
is an eco-friendly solution.Once a project budget is developed,the Committee
recommends that it be funded by the North Beach CRA.
Motion made by:
Seconded by:
Vote:
Tom Richerson
Manning Salazar
Passed unanimously (6-0)
Motion 5:Deauville Hotel Redevelopment Proposal
The Committee has reviewed the current redevelopment proposal for the property
located at 6701 Collins Avenue and recommends that the Deauville Hotel
redevelopment project be approved as proposed.
Motion made by:
Seconded by:
Vote:
Sam Latone
Romina Orozco-Encio
Passed unanimously (6-0)
Any questions about the foregoing may be directed to Committee Co-Liaisons:Heather Shaw,
Economic Development Interim Director,heathershaw@miamibeachfl.gov,and David Gomez,
Capital Improvement Projects Director,davidqomez@miamibeachfl.gov.
