R5F-Create Tennis Advisory Committee -G�ngora-Wolfson-COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
Condensed Title:
An Ordinance amending Chapter 2 of the Miami Beach City Code entitled "Administration" by amending Article Ill, entitled
"Agencies, Boards and Committees," by creating Division 33, to be entitled "Tennis Advisory Committee," and by creating
Section 2-190.148 to create a Tennis Advisory Committee and provisions establishing the Committee and it purpose,
powers and duties, composition, and supporting department; and providing for repealer, severability, codification and an
effective date.
Key Intended Outcome Supported:
Increase satisfaction with family recreational activities
Supporting Data (Surveys, Environmental Scan, etc.): Miami Beach Customer Survey indicates 84.9% of residents
rated the City's Recreation programs as either excellent or good.
Issue:
Should the City Commission approve this ordinance on first reading approving the creation of a "Tennis Advisory
Committee?"
Item Summary/Recommendation:
A discussion regarding the creation of a Tennis Committee was held at the February 8, 2012 Commission meeting.
Following the discussion, the City Commission supported the concept of creating an Ad Hoc Tennis Committee to serve in
an advisory capacity during the construction of the new Flamingo Park Tennis Center and directed the Administration to
bring a resolution creating the Ad Hoc Tennis Committee for consideration of the City Commission. At the February 24,
2012 special City Commission meeting, Mayor Matti Herrera Bower requested a referral to the Neighborhood/Community
Affairs Committee (NCAC) a discussion regarding "Creating A Clear Mission Statement For The Proposed Ad Hoc Tennis
Committee." This action was approved by the full City Commission and the discussion item was placed on the March 2ih
NCAC agenda. As directed the Administration presented a mission statement for the proposed Ad Hoc Tennis Committee
to the NCAC. Following discussion, the proposed mission statement was recommended by the NCAC. At the May 9, 2012
Commission meeting the Administration presented a resolution accepting the Neighborhood/Community Affairs
Committee's recommendations approved on March 27, 2012 regarding the creation of an Ad Hoc Tennis Committee.
Following a Commission discussion the proposed resolution accepting the N/CAC recommendation to establish the Ad
Hoc Tennis Committee failed. Alternatively, the Commission approved the following motion: To direct the Legal
Department to draft an ordinance for first reading, creating a seven (7) member stand-alone Tennis Committee, as
direct appointments by each member of the City Commission, and bring back the ordinance on first reading at the
July 18, 2012 Commission Meeting.
The proposed ordinance amendment to create a seven (7) member stand-alone Tennis Committee as directed by the full
Commission at its May 9, 2012 meeting is being presented for first reading. If approved on first reading, a second reading,
public hearing will be set.
IN/A
Advisory Board Recommendation:
Financial Information:
Source of Amount Account
Funds: 1
OBPI Total
Financial Impact Summary: It is estimated that an additional six (6) hours per month will be required by Parks &
Recreation staff members to prepare meeting notices, meeting agendas, attend the meetings, maintain the committee's
attendance, prepare the meeting minutes and perform other committee related duties as necessary to staff the newly
established Tennis Advisory Committee. These functions will be absorbed by existing staff.
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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
Mayor Matti Herrera Bower and Members of. t~e City Commi#
Kathie G. Brooks, Interim City Manager p Z__ = '
July 18, 2012 FIRST READING
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE MIAMI BEACH
CITY CODE BY AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ENTITLED
"ADMINISTRATION," BY AMENDING ARTICLE Ill, ENTITLED
"AGENCIES, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES," BY CREATING DIVISION
33, TO BE ENTITLED "TENNIS ADVISORY COMMITTEE," AND BY
CREATING SECTION 2-190.148 TO CREATE A TENNIS ADVISORY
COMMITTEE AND PROVISIONS ESTABLISHING THE COMMITTEE
AND ITS PURPOSE, POWERS AND DUTIES, COMPOSITION, AND
SUPPORTING DEPARTMENT; AND PROVIDING FOR REPEALER,
SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
The proposed ordinance amendment to create and establish a Tennis Advisory Committee is
presented for first reading as directed by the City Commission at the May 9, 2012 City
Commission meeting.
KEY INTENDED OUTCOME SUPPORTED
Increase satisfaction with recreational programs.
BACKGROUND
The matter of creating a Tennis Committee was initially presented for discussion at the
December 14, 2011 Commission meeting by Commissioners Gongora and Wolfson. The
matter was deferred at the December 14, 2011 meeting and scheduled for inclusion in the
January 11, 2012 Commission meeting, where it was once again deferred but set for a time
certain on the February 8, 2012 Commission meeting agenda.
A discussion regarding the creation of a Tennis Committee was held at the February 8, 2012
Commission meeting. Comments were made by both the City Commission and residents in
attendance who spoke to the opportunities and challenges of creating a Tennis Committee; the
option of creating a sub-committee to the existing Parks and Recreational Facilities Board; or
the creation of an Ad Hoc Tennis Committee.
Following much discussion, the City Commission supported the concept of creating an Ad Hoc
Tennis Committee to serve in an advisory capacity during the construction of the new Flamingo
Park Tennis Center.
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The Administration was also directed to bring a resolution creating the Ad Hoc Tennis
Committee for consideration of the City Commission, including a list of nominees, as
recommended.
Subsequently, and prior to bringing the item back to the full Commission in March, at the
February 24, 2012 special City Commission meeting, Mayor Matti Herrera Bower made a
request to refer to the to the Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee (NCAC) a discussion
regarding "Creating A Clear Mission Statement For The Proposed Ad Hoc Tennis Committee."
This action was approved by the full City Commission and the discussion item was placed on
the March 27th NCAC agenda.
At the March 27th NCAC meeting, staff presented a recommended mission statement for the
proposed Ad Hoc Tennis Committee, as well as information on the proposed membership and
Ad-Hoc Committee duration. The proposed mission statement was developed based on staffs
understanding of the Commission's intent in forming the Ad Hoc Tennis Committee, as
referenced by the comments made during the Commission discussion on February 8th. The
following mission statement was presented and discussed at the NCAC on 3/27:
"The Flamingo Park Ad Hoc Tennis Committee shall exist to provide City Staff with
advisory recommendations on operational issues relating to the Flamingo Park
Tennis Center, as they may arise during the construction of the Flamingo Park
Tennis Center, to ensure the continued enjoyment of the tennis facilities during
construction."
Following discussion, this proposed Mission Statement was recommended by the NCAC on
March 27th.
At the May 9, 2012 Commission meeting the Administration presented a resolution accepting
the Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee's recommendations from their March 27, 2012
meeting regarding the Ad Hoc Tennis Committee's mission statement, and the membership,
purpose, duration and functions. Following a commission discussion the resolution accepting
the N/CAC recommendations was not approved, however the Commission did approve the
following motion:
Motion made by Vice-Mayor Libbin to direct the Legal Department to draft an ordinance
for first reading, creating a seven (7) member stand-a/one Tennis Committee, as direct
appointments by each member of the City Commission, and bring back at the July 18,
2012 Commission Meeting; seconded by Commissioner Gongora. Voice vote: 6-0;
Absent: Commissioner Wolfson.
FISCAL IMPACT
It is estimated that an additional six (6) hours per month will be required by Parks & Recreation
staff members to prepare meeting notices, meeting agendas, attend the meetings, maintain the
committee's attendance, prepare the meeting minutes and perform other committee related
duties as necessary to staff the newly established Tennis Advisory Committee. These functions
will be absorbed by existing staff.
CONCLUSION
The proposed ordinance amendment to create a seven (7) member stand-alone Tennis
Committee as directed by the full Commission at its May 9, 2012 meeting is being presented for
first reading. If approved on first reading, a second reading, public hearing would need to be set.
KGB/MAS/KS
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ORDINANCE NO.------
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE MIAMI BEACH
CITY CODE BY AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ENTITLED
"ADMINISTRATION," BY AMENDING ARTICLE Ill, ENTITLED
"AGENCIES, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES," BY CREATING DIVISION
33, TO BE ENTITLED "TENNIS ADVISORY COMMITTEE," AND BY
CREATING SECTION 2-190.148 TO CREATE A TENNIS ADVISORY
COMMITTEE AND PROVISIONS ESTABLISHING THE COMMITTEE
AND ITS PURPOSE, POWERS AND DUTIES, COMPOSITION, AND
SUPPORTING DEPARTMENT; AND PROVIDING FOR REPEALER,
SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, tennis is a popular recreational sport enjoyed by many residents and
visitors in the City of Miami Beach; and
WHEREAS, in order to improve the quality of life of the residents in the City by
promoting the development and sound management of public tennis facilities, a Tennis Advisory
Committee should be created.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1.
That Chapter 2, Article Ill, of the Miami Beach City Code is hereby amended to create Division
33 thereof and Section 2-190.148 thereto, as follows:
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ADMINISTRATION
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ARTICLE Ill
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Division 33. Tennis Advisory Committee
Sec. 2-190.148. Established: purpose: powers and duties: composition; supporting
department.
@1 Established. There is hereby established the Tennis Advisory Committee, whose
purpose. powers. duties and composition. are set forth in this section .
.{Ql Pumose. The mission of the Tennis Advisory Committee is to improve the lives of
residents by promoting the development and sound management of public
facilities dedicated to the sport of tennis in the City of Miami Beach and to make
recommendations, as appropriate, to the City Commission and the City
Administration.
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!fl Powers and duties. The powers and duties of the committee shall be to provide
advisory recommendations regarding the use. operation. management. and
development of public tennis facilities to the City Commission and the City
Administration for such action as the City Commission and the City
Administration may deem appropriate.
!Ql Composition. The committee shall be composed of seven (7) members. each of
whom shall be a voting member who has demonstrated a high degree of interest.
participation. and/or expertise in the sport of tennis. The Mayor and City
Commissioners shall each make one direct appointment to the committee .
.@). Supporting department. The supporting department of the committee is the Parks
and Recreation Department.
SECTION 2. Repealer.
All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith be and the same are hereby
repealed.
SECTION 3. Severability.
If any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance is held to be invalid or
unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, then said holding shall in no way affect
the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance.
SECTION 4. Codification.
It is the intention of the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach, and it is
hereby ordained that the provisions of this ordinance shall become and be made a part of the
Code of the City of Miami Beach, Florida. The sections of this ordinance may be renumbered or
re-lettered to accomplish such intention, and the word "ordinance" may be changed to "section,"
"article," or other appropriate word.
SECTION 5. Effective Date.
This Ordinance shall take effect the __ day of ________ , 2012.
PASSED and ADOPTED this __ day of-------' 2012.
ATTEST:
RAFAEL E. GRANADO, CITY CLERK
Underline denotes additions
MATTI HERRERA BOWER
MAYOR
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