C7I-Accept Recommendation Rename Scott Rakow Youth Ctr Ice Skating Rink -MalaCOMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
Condensed Title:
A Resolution, Accepting The Recommendation Of The Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee At lts May
30,2014 Meeting To Rename The Scott Rakow Youth Center lce Skating Rink ln Memory Of Barbara Medina
And Settino A Public H As Required Pursuant To Section 82-503 Of The Citv Code.
lntended Outcome
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Item Summary/Recommendation:
During the April 9, 2014 City Commission meeting, a discussion item was referred to the
Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee regarding the renaming of the Scott Rakow Youth Center lce
Skating Rink in memory of Barbara Medina.
The Scott Rakow Youth Center, formerly the Miami Beach Youth Center, opened in 1976 with an interior ice
skating rink. At that time, all that was offered were ice skating classes and private lessons. Barbara Medina
was initially involved as a parent of a child that took lessons. She developed a passion for the ice skating
program, and had a vision that went beyond ice skating classes and private lessons. To help her vision come
to fruition, she applied and was hired by the City of Miami Beach as an ice skating instructor. Once hired, she
was the impetus who took the ice skating program to a higher level by adding competitions and shows to the
existing ice skating program. Barbara became the unofficial, unpaid ice rink manager. When she saw a
problem, she helped to resolve it. Around 1993, Barbara recognized the need to teach children that could not
afford ice skating lessons. Though she was on contract with the City, Barbara elected to work for free and not
accept any payment, so she could teach those that could not afford lessons. She even went as far as buying
children from low income families ice skates and/or skating dresses. Barbara Medina was instrumental in the
addition of the larger ice rink. She, along with a few other parents, took the time to meet with each and every
Commissioner to explain the need for a larger ice rink. She attended every town meeting and every
Commissioner meeting. Barbara's determination encouraged other parents to get involved. Those that ice
skated in the ice rink from 1976 to the early 2000's, hold Barbara Medina fondly in their hearts. She helped
make the ice skating program the incredible program that it is today.
On May 30, 2014 the Neighborhoods/Community Affairs Committee made a motion to rename the Scott
Rakow Youth Center lce Skating Rink in memory of Barbara Medina. Should the City Commission wish to
proceed with the renaming of the Scott Rakow Youth Center lce Skating Rink, pursuant to Section 82-503(b)
of the City's Code, a public hearing should be called before the Mayor and Commission on July 23,2014, and
the City Clerk should publish the appropriate Public Notice at least ten days prior to said Public Hearing in a
newspaper of general circulation in the City of Miami Beach at which time and place all interested parties will
be heard. The Administration recommends that the City Commission adopt the resolution and set a public
hearinq for the Julv 23. 2014 Citv Commission
hborhood/Community Affairs Committee moved to present the proposed resolution at their meeting of
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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Philip Levine and Members
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
June 11,2014
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA EPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF
THE NEIGHBORHOOD/COMMUNITY AFFAIRS GOMMTTTEE AT ITS
MAY 30, 2014 MEETING TO RENAME THE SCOTT RAKOW YOUTH
CENTER ICE SI(ATING RINK IN MEMORY OF BARBARA MEDINA AND,
PURSUANT TO SEGTION 82.503 OF THE CITY CODE, SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING FOR JULY 23, 2014 AND DIRECTING THE CITY
CLERK TO PUBLISH THE APPROPRIATE PUBLIC NOTICE.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
The Administration recommends adopting the resolution and setting the public hearing for July 23,
2014.
BACKGROUND
During the April g, 2014 Cily Commission meeting, a discussion item was referred to the
Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee regarding the renaming of the Scott Rakow Youth
Center lce Skating Rink in memory of Barbara Medina.
The Scott Rakow Youth Center, formerly the Miami Beach Youth Center, opened in 1976 with an
interior ice skating rink. At that time, all that was offered were ice skating classes and private
lessons. Barbara Medina was initially involved as a parent of a child that took lessons. She
developed a passion for the ice skating program, and had a vision that went beyond ice skating
classes and private lessons.
To help her vision come to fruition, she applied and was hired by the City of Miami Beach as an ice
skating instructor. Once hired, she was the impetus who took the ice skating program to a higher
level by adding competitions and shows to the existing ice skating program. Barbara became the
unofficial, unpaid ice rink manager. when she saw a problem, she helped to resolve it.
Barbara's shows went from exhibitions to extravaganzas that included elaborate music, professional
sets, enhanced lighting and costumes that involved all children in the ice program, regardless of
whether they were beginners or advanced skaters. Barbara arranged for competitions outside of
Florida to places such as.sun Valley, ldaho, colorado, New york, and as far as Japan. when
traveling to competitions, it was important to Barbara that the children traveling focused on more
than just competing. Barbara arranged for tours of local attractions, special dinners and fun
gatherings. She wanted the ice skaters to see each other as friends and family instead of
competitors. She instilled teamwork, kindness and compassion among all the skaters.
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Around 1993, Barbara recognized the need to teach children that could not afford ice skating
lessons. Though she was on contract with the City, Barbara elected to work for free and not accept
any payment, so she could teach those that could not afford lessons. She even went as far as
buying children from low income families ice skates and/or skating dresses.
Barbara Medina was instrumental in the addition of the larger ice rink. She, along with a few other
parents, took the time to meet with each and every Commissioner to explain the need for a largerice rink. She attended.every town meeting and every Commissioner meeting. Barbara's
determination encouraged other parents to get involved. Those that ice skated in the ice rink from
1976 to the early 2000's, hold Barbara Medina fondly In their hearts. She helped make the ice
skating program the incredible program that it is today.
GONCLUSION
By majority vote, the Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee made a motion to rename the
Scott Rakow Youth Center lce Skating Rink in memory of Barbara Medina at its May 30, 2014
meeting. Should the City Commission wish to proceed with the renaming of the Scott Rakow Youth
Center lce Skating Rink, pursuant to Section 82-503 of the City's Code, a public hearing should be
called before the Mayor and City Commission and the City Clerk should publish the appropriate
Public Notice at least ten days prior to said public hearing in a newspaper of general circulation in
the City of Miami Beach at which time and place all interested parties will be heard. The
Administration recommends that the City Commission adopt the resolution and set a public hearing
for the July 23,2014 City Commission meeting.
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAM! BEACH, FLORIDA ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION
OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD/COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE AT
ITS MAY 30, 2014 MEETING TO RENAME THE SCOTT RAKOW
YOUTH CENTER IGE SKATING RINK IN MEMORY OF BARBARA
MEDINA AND, PURSUANT TO SECTION 82-503 OF THE CITY CODE,
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JULY 23,2014 AND D]RECTING
THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH THE APPROPRIATE PUBLIC NOTICE.
WHEREAS, during the April 9, 2014 Cily Commission meeting, a discussion item was
referred to the Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee regarding the renaming of the Scott
Rakow Youth Center lce Skating Rink in memory of Barbara Medina; and
WHEREAS, on May 30, 2014, the Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee
approved a motion to rename of the Scott Rakow Youth Center lce Skating Rink in memory of
Barbara Medina, and
WHEREAS, the Scott Rakow Youth Center, formerly the Miami Beach Youth Center,
opened in 1976 with an interior ice skating rink and, at thattime, all thatwas offered were ice
skating classes and private lessons; and
WHEREAS, Barbara Medina developed a passion for the ice skating program, and had
a vision that went beyond ice skating classes and private lessons; and
WHEREAS, to help her vision come to fruition, she applied and was hired by the City of
Miami Beach as an ice skating instructor and was successful in raising the ice skating program
to a higher level by adding competitions and shows to the existing ice skating program; and
WHEREAS, in 1993, Barbara Medina recognized the need toteach children that could
not afford ice skating lessons and, although she was on contract with the City, Ms. Medina
elected to work for free and not accept any payment so she could teach those that could not
afford lessons; and
WHEREAS, many of those that ice skated in the ice rink from 1976 to the early 2000's
hold Barbara Medina fondly in their hearts because she helped make the ice skating program
the incredible program that it is today.
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 accept the recommendation of the Neighborhood/Community Affairs
Committee at its May 30, 2014 meeting to rename the Scott Rakow Youth Center lce Skating
Rink in memory of Barbara Medina and, pursuant to Section 82-503 of the City Code, hereby
set a public hearing for July 23, 2014 and direct the City Clerk to publish the appropriate Public
Notice at least ten (10) days prior to said Public Hearing in a newspaper of general circulation in
the City of Miami Beach at which time and place all interested parties will be heard.
PASSED and ADOPTED this
ATTEST:
day of 2014.
APPROVED AS T1]
FORM & LA|,.]GUAUE
Philip Levine, Mayor & FOR EXECUI IOi.{
Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk
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