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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2025-339942025-33994 RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE AT ITS SEPTEMBER 10, 2025, MEETING TO MAKE THE PILOT NEIGHBORHOOD TENNIS COURT RESERVATION PROGRAM PERMANENT AND EXTEND THE PROGRAM TO THE TENNIS COURTS AT BAYSHORE PARK AND SELECTING VAN DAALEN TENNIS, LLC AS THE CONTRACTOR TO PROVIDE OVERSIGHT OF THE COURTS DUE TO THEIR ESTABLISHED RELATIONSHIP WITH THE TENNIS TEAM AT MIAMI BEACH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL AND WAIVING BY 517THS VOTE, THE FORMAL COMPETITIVE BIDDING REQUIREMENTS, AS SET FORTH IN SECTION 2-367(E) OF THE MIAMI BEACH CITY CODE, FINDING SUCH WAIVER TO BE IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE CITY. WHEREAS, in response to increasing concerns about unregulated tennis instruction at neighborhood courts, including Palm Island, Normandy Shores, Fairway, and Polo Parks, the Parks and Recreation Department launched a pilot reservation program on September 3, 2024; and WHEREAS, the pilot program was designed to balance the needs of residents seeking open play with those desiring private instruction, while curbing unauthorized commercial use of public courts; and WHEREAS, the program introduced an online booking system in partnership with Van Daalen Tennis (Miami Beach Tennis Academy) and Canes Racket, ensuring that all instructors were vetted, licensed, insured, and background checked; and WHEREAS, the program received strong community support and significantly reduced unauthorized instruction; and WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreational Facilities Advisory Board passed a motion at its November 19, 2024 meeting recommending that the pilot program be made permanent and expanded to other City neighborhood parks with tennis courts; and WHEREAS, at the July 23, 2025 Commission Meeting, at the request of Commissioner Alex Fernandez, the Mayor and City Commission referred an item (C4D) to the Public Safety and Neighborhood Quality of Life Committee (PSNOLC) to discuss making the pilot program permanent and extending it to the six tennis courts at the new Bayshore Park, with Van Daalen Tennis, LLC. as the contractor; and WHEREAS, at its September 10, 2025 meeting, the PSNQLC provided a favorable recommendation to the City Commission to make the existing program permanent and expand it to Bayshore Park under the management of Van Daalen Tennis, LLC., due to their longstanding collaboration with the Miami Beach Senior High School tennis team; and WHEREAS, the pilot program has proven effective in reducing unauthorized instruction, providing structured access for both open play and private lessons, and generating community support and operational efficiency; and WHEREAS, the program generates revenue with no operational or staffing fiscal impact to the City; and WHEREAS, based on the success of the pilot program and the management of the program at several of the neighborhood tennis courts by Van Daalen Tennis, LLC and their longstanding collaboration with the Miami Beach Senior High School tennis team, the City Manager recommends waiving, by 5/7ths vote, the formal competitive bidding requirements as set forth in Section 2-367(e) of the Miami Beach City Code, finding such waiver to be in the best interest of the City. 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 accepts the recommendation of the Public Safety and Neighborhood Quality of Life Committee at its September 10, 2025, meeting to make the pilot neighborhood tennis court reservation program permanent, extend the program to the tennis courts at Bayshore Park, and select Van Daalen Tennis, LLC as the contractor to provide oversight of the courts due to their established relationship with the tennis team at Miami Beach Senior High School and waive, by 5/7ths vote, the formal competitive bidding requirements, as set forth in Section 2-367(e) of the Miami Beach City Code, finding such waiver to be in the best interest of the City. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 11 day of 2025. ATTEST: DEC 2 2 2025 Steven Meiner, Mayor Rafael E. Gra ado, City Clerk (Sponsored by Commissioner Alex. Fernandez) APPROVED AS TO FORM &LANGUAGE & FOR CUTION �M cay ay � Dale Resolutions - C7 AE MIAMI BEACH COMMISSION MEMORANDUM TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission FROM: Eric Carpenter, City Manager DATE: December 17, 2025 TITLE: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE AT ITS SEPTEMBER 10, 2025, MEETING TO MAKE THE PILOT NEIGHBORHOOD TENNIS COURT RESERVATION PROGRAM PERMANENT AND EXTEND THE PROGRAM TO THE TENNIS COURTS AT BAYSHORE PARK AND SELECTING VAN DAALEN TENNIS, LLC AS THE CONTRACTOR TO PROVIDE OVERSIGHT OF THE COURTS DUE TO THEIR ESTABLISHED RELATIONSHIP WITH THE TENNIS TEAM AT MIAMI BEACH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL AND WAIVING BY 517TH VOTE, THE FORMAL COMPETITIVE BIDDING REQUIREMENTS, AS SET FORTH IN SECTION 2-367(E) OF THE MIAMI BEACH CITY CODE, FINDING SUCH WAIVER TO BE IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE CITY. The Parks and Recreation Department supports making the pilot neighborhood tennis court reservation program permanent and extend the program to the tennis courts at Bayshore Park and select Van Daalen Tennis, LLC., as the contractor to provide oversight of the courts due to their established relationship with the tennis team at Miami Beach Senior High School. In response to increasing concerns about unregulated tennis instruction at neighborhood courts, including Palm Island, Normandy Shores, Fairway, and Polo Parks, the Parks and Recreation Department launched a pilot reservation program on September 3, 2024. The program was designed to balance the needs of residents seeking open play with those desiring private instruction, while curbing unauthorized commercial use of public courts. The pilot program introduced an online booking system in partnership with Van Daalen Tennis (Miami Beach Tennis Academy) and Canes Racket. These operators ensured that all instructors were vetted, licensed, insured, and background checked. The program received strong community support and significantly reduced unauthorized instruction. The Parks and Recreational Facilities Advisory Board passed a motion at the November 19, 2024, meeting recommending making the pilot neighborhood tennis program permanent at the current locations, and expanding it to other City neighborhood parks with tennis courts. (Exhibit A) At the July 23, 2025 Commission Meeting, at the request of Commissioner Alex Fernandez, the Mayor and the City Commission referred an item (C4D) to the Public Safety and Neighborhoods Quality of Life Committee ("PSNQLC"), to discuss making the current pilot neighborhood tennis court reservation program permanent, and to extend the program to the six tennis courts at the new Bayshore Park selecting Van Daalen Tennis, LLC. as the contractor to provide oversight of 1449 of 3458 the courts due to their established relationship with the tennis program at Miami Beach Senior High. (Exhibit B) At the September 10, 2025, PSNQLC meeting, provided a favorable recommendation to the City Commission to make the existing program permanent while expanding it to Bayshore Park with the current contractor as the manager of daily operations, given their longstanding collaboration with the Miami Beach Senior High School tennis team through their Tennis Academy. (Exhibit C) ANALYSIS The pilot program has proven effective in: • Reducing unauthorized tennis instruction. • Providing structured access for both open play and private lessons. • Generating community support and operational efficiency. The structure of the current program is outlined below: 1. Program Description: Miami Beach residents currently have the option to book a court at Palm Island Park, Polo Park, Fairway Park, and Normandy Shores Park for the following: a) Private lessons with a vetted and authorized tennis instructor • Instructors are vetted through the Flamingo Park Tennis Center (FPTC) for Palm Island and Polo Park, and at the Miami Beach Tennis Center (MBTC) for Fairway Park and Normandy Shores Park, and need to provide a Business Tax Receipt (BTR), certification through the Professional Tennis Registry (PTR), and go through background screening. • Only 1 court at each facility is utilized for lessons. b) Open recreation play • 1-2 courts available for open recreation play, depending on the site No private lessons allowed 2. Residents also have the option of coming to the site without a court booking on a first -come, first -served basis to play. • Provided there are no court bookings • No private lessons allowed 3. Peak Times Identified: 7 am — 11 am and 4 pm-8 pm (Monday — Sunday) 4. Fees: a) Private lessons start at $100 (based on instructor qualifications) b) Court Bookings $3.00 (residents) and $17.00 (guests) per person per hour for a court booking (doubles can book for 2 hours) 5. Court bookings are handled through the reservation platform systems of the Flamingo Park and Miami Beach Tennis Centers. 6. Staffing: Courts at Palm Island and Polo Park are managed by the FPTC, and courts at Normandy Shores and Fairway are managed through MBTC under the direction of the Parks and Recreation Department. FPTC and MBTC staff are on -site for implementation and enforcement with the assistance of Park Rangers as needed. 7. Hours are open to be re-evaluated based on demand 8. Number of courts to be used for programming is open to be re-evaluated based on demand FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT The program generates revenue with no operational or staffing fiscal impact. Does this Ordinance require a Business Impact Estimate? 1450 of 3458 (FOR ORDINANCES ONLY) If applicable, the Business Impact Estimate (BIE) was published on: See BIE at: https://www.miamibeachf.gov/city-hallicityclerk/meeting-notices/ FINANCIAL INFORMATION CONCLUSION The pilot program has successfully addressed community concerns, improved access and regulation, and demonstrated operational viability. Making the program permanent and expanding it to Bayshore Park under the management of Van Daalen Tennis, LLC., will ensure continuity, enhance service delivery, and support youth athletics through its connection with Miami Beach Senior High School. Attachments: Exhibit A - LTC 528-2024 Nov. 19, 2024, Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Motions Exhibit B - Commission July 23, 2025, Referral Memo Exhibit C - PSNQLC Sept. 10, 2025, Discussion Memo Applicable Area Citywide Is this a "Residents Riaht to Know" item, Is this item related to a G.O. Bond pursuant to City Code Section 2-17? Project? Yes 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 Parks and Recreation Sponsorls) Commissioner Alex Fernandez Co-sponsors) Condensed Title 1451 of 3458 Accept Rec/Make Pilot Tennis Court Reservation Program Permanent, Extend to Bayshore Park. (AF) PKS Previous Action (For City Clerk Use Only) 1452 of 3458 Docusign Envelope 10 16A25599-29DIAEB-A71 B-M6DC8C28F9F MIAMIBEACH OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER LTC # 528-2024 LETTER TO COMMISSION TO: Honorable Mayor Steven Meiner and Members of the City Commission FROM: Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk Ix E --141 DATE: November 22, 2024 SUBJECT: Parks 8. Recreational Facilities Advisory Board Motions The purpose of this Letter to Commission (LTC) is to inform the Mayor and Commission of the motion passed by the Parks and Recreational Facilities Advisory Board at its meeting on November 19, 2024: MOTION # 1: The Parks and Recreational Facilities Advisory Board motions to recommend that the 8 lots, known as the West Lots, be designated as parks, specifically for active uses. Motion made bv: Jonathan Fryd Motion seconded by, Donald Goldberg Motion passes: 8-0 Members Present for Motion: Sean Smith, Donald Goldberg, Joseph Hernandez, Joshua Lifshultz, Jonathan Fryd, David Berger, Daniel Aronson and David Nguah. Members not Present: Gayle Durham, Janie Hayes, Shannon Koonin, and Joelle Gdngarten (Present virtually). MOTION # 2: The Parks and Recreational Facilities Advisory Board motions to support the construction of a simplified playground on the "stem side of Pride Park for the community that will be there on a permanent basis. Motion made bv: Sean Smith Motion seconded by, David Berger Motion passes: 8-0 Members Present for Motion: Sean Smith, Donald Goldberg, Joseph Hernandez, Joshua Lifshultz, Jonathan Fryd, David Berger, Daniel Aronson and David Nguah. Members not Present: Gayle Durham, Janie Hayes, Shannon Koonin, and Joelle Gringarten (Present virtually). MOTION # 3: The Parks and Recreational Facilities Advisory Board supports Pride Park being used on a temporary basis, for Padel/Pickleball as well as other similar active programminglactivifies. Motion made by Joseph Hernandez Motion seconded bw Joshua Lifshultz Motion passes 7-0 1453 of 3458 Donudgn Env bM to 15AY5599-PBDF481&A]IB-0A5DC5C28F9F Members Present for Motion: Sean Smith, Donald Goldberg, Joseph Hemandez, Joshua Lifshultz, David Berger, Daniel Aronson and David Nguah. Members not Present: Jonathan Fryd, Gayle Durham, Janie Hayes, Shannon Koonin, and Joelle Gnngarten (Present virtually). MOTION # 4: The Parks and Recreational Facilities Advisory Board motions to make the pilot neighborhood tennis program permanent at the current locations, and to expand it to other City neighborhood parks with tennis courts. Motion made bw Joshua Lifshultz Motion seconded by: David Berger Motion passes: 7-0 Members Present for Motion: Sean Smith, Donald Goldberg, Joseph Hernandez, Joshua Lifshultz, David Berger, Daniel Aronson and David Nguah. Members not Present: Jonathan Fryd, Gayle Durham, Janie Hayes, Shannon Koonin, and Jostle Gdngarten (Present virtually). MOTION # 5: The Parks and Recreational Facilities Advisory Board motions recommend that the North Beach Restricted Residential Parking Permit Pilot Program be terminated from 72n° Street north through W Street, as the parking is primarily used for our City's parks and other uses. Motion made by: David Berger Motion seconded bw Joseph Hernandez Motion passes: 7-0 Members Present for Motion: Sean Smith, Donald Goldberg, Joseph Hernandez, Joshua Lifshultz, , David Berger, Daniel Aronson and David Nguah. Members not Present: Jonathan Fryd, Gayle Durham, Janie Hayes, Shannon Koonin, and Jostle Gringarten (Present virtually). Should you have any questions, please contact Vianca Peron-Sellan at (305) 573-7272 rEc 9� (N GIMT/JR/VPS 1454 of 3458 C4 D REFERRAL TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS MAKING THE PILOT NEIGHBORHOOD TENNIS COURT RESERVATION PROGRAM PERMANENTAND EXTENDING THE PROGRAM TO THE TENNIS COURTSAT B4YSHORE PARKAND SELECTING VAN DAALEN TENNIS, LLC. AS THE CONTRACTOR TO PROVIDE OVERSIGHT OF THE COURTS DUE TO THEIR ESTABLISHED RELATIONSHIP WITH THE TENNIS PROGRAM AT MIAMI BEACI; SENIOR HIGH. Applicable Area: 1455 of 3458 Committee Referrals - C4 D MIAMI BEACH COMMISSION MEMORANDUM TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission FROM: Eric Carpenter, City Manager DATE: July 23, 2025 TITLE: REFERRAL TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS MAKING THE PILOT NEIGHBORHOOD TENNIS COURT RESERVATION PROGRAM PERMANENT AND EXTENDING THE PROGRAM TO THE TENNIS COURTS AT BAYSHORE PARK AND SELECTING VAN DAALEN TENNIS, LLC. AS THE CONTRACTOR TO PROVIDE OVERSIGHT OF THE COURTS DUE TO THEIR ESTABLISHED RELATIONSHIP WITH THE TENNIS PROGRAM AT MIAMI BEACH SENIOR HIGH. RECOMMENDATION Refer an item to the September 10, 2025, Public Safety and Neighborhood Quality of Life Committee ("PSNQLC") to discuss the Administration's recommendation to make the current pilot neighborhood tennis court reservation program permanent, and to extend the program to the six tennis courts at the new Bayshore Park selecting Van Daalen Tennis, LLC. as the contractor to provide oversight of the courts due to their established relationship with the tennis program at Miami Beach Senior High. The Parks and Recreation Department has been addressing an influx of unregulated tennis lessons taking place at the city's neighborhood tennis courts located at Palm Island, Normandy Shores, Fairway, and Polo Parks. The neighborhood tennis courts were designed for open free play on a first -come, first -served basis, and currently, unregulated private instruction is not allowed. Many attempts at enforcement and tamping down on unauthorized lessons has yielded little success as often times Park Rangers and Code Compliance do not see an exchange of money legitimizing the lesson and when confronted, Rangers and Code are told that it is not a lesson, but rather family members playing among each other, they are just hitting partners, etc. Additionally, as part of the popularity of tennis that has taken place past COVID, the Department has also heard from residents that live in walking distance to these courts and want the ability to take a private lesson at their neighborhood tennis court. The Park's Department appreciates the value in both open tennis play and tennis instruction. ANALYSIS After reviewing the issue thoroughly, meeting the demand for both resident user groups that want open play and those that want to take private lessons, required an approach to allow for a system to book the tennis courts in an appropriate manner. The Parks Department implemented a pilot program at the Normandy Shores, Fairway, and Palm Island tennis courts on September 3, 2024. Parks worked with Van Daalen Tennis (Miami Beach 1456 of 3458 Tennis Academy) who are the operators of the tennis facility at North Shore Park, and Canas Racket who are the operators of the tennis facility at Flamingo Park, to implement an online booking system for open play, classes, and private instruction with tennis professionals that are vetted, licensed, insured, and background. The program at the Palm Island, Normandy Shores and Fairway Park tennis courts was implemented successfully and has received praise from the community. The number of unauthorized tennis instruction on the courts is at an all-'ime low and the open play court booking has been embraced as a much needed and welcomed change. The Parks and Recreational Facilities Advisory Board passed a motion at the November 19, 2024, meeting recommending: ...to make the pilot neighborhood tennis program permanent at the current locations, and to expand it to other City neighborhood parks with tennis courts. (Exhibit A) Based on the success of the program, the expansion of the program moved to the courts at Polo Park in January 2025 due to an uptick in unauthorized tennis instruction which caused frustration from residents in the area who wished to play tennis but could not because pros had set up shop on the courts. The structure of the current program is outlined below 1. Program Description: Miami Beach residents currently have the option to book a court at Palm Island Park, Polo Park, Fairway Park, and Normandy Shores Park for the following: a) Private lessons with a vetted and authorized tennis instructor. • Instructors are vetted through the Flamingo Park Tennis Center (FPTC) for Palm Island and Polo Park, and at the Miami Beach Tennis Center (MBTC) for Fairway Park and Normandy Shores Park, and need to provide a Business Tax Receipt (BTR), certification through the Professional Tennis Registry (PTR), and go through background screening. • Only 1 court at each facility is utilized for lessons. b) Open recreation play. • 1-2 courts available for open recreation play depending on the site. • No private lessons allowed. 2. Residents also have an option of coming to the site without a court booking on a first come, first served basis to play. • Provided there are no court bookings. • No private lessons allowed. 3. Peak Times Identified: 7am — 11 am and 4pm-8pm (Monday — Sunday) 4. Fees: a) Private lessons start at $100 (based on instructor qualifications) b) Court Bookings $3.00 (residents) and $17.00 (guests) per person per hour for a court booking (doubles can book for 2 hours). 5. Court bookings are handled through the reservation platform systems of the Flamingo Park and Miami Beach Tennis Centers. 6. Staffing: Courts at Palm Island and Polo Park are managed by the FPTC and courts at Normandy Shores and Fairway are managed through MBTC under the direction of the Parks and Recreation Department. FPTC and MBTC staff are onsite for implementation and enforcement with the assistance of Park Rangers as needed. 7. Hours are open to be re-evaluated based on demand. 8. Number of courts to be used for programming are open to be re-evaluated based on demand. Based on the success of the pilot program at the neighborhood tennis courts, the Parks and 1457 of 3458 Recreation Department recommends that the pilot program become permanent, and that the existing management agreements for both Canes Racket and Van Daalen Tennis, LLC. be amended to include the oversight and management of the neighborhood courts. Further, with the completion of the Bayshore Park project expected at the end of September, the Parks and Recreation Department also recommends that Van Daalen Tennis, LLC. which currently oversees the MBTC and the neighborhood courts at Fairway and Normandy Shores Park, manage the 6 tennis courts at the new Bayshore Park. The tennis courtG at Bayshore Park will be primarily used for Miami Beach Senior High School's tennis program, and given the established relationship that Van Daalen Tennis, I.I.C. has through its Tennis Academy with the high school, it is recommended to keep that existing relationship intact for a seamless and efficient use of the facility. FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT There would be no operating or staffing impact. Revenue would be generated from this program. 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 N/A CONCLUSION N/A Applicable Area Citywide Is this a "Residents Right to Know" item. Is this item related to a G.O. Bond pursuant to City Code Section 2-17? Project? Yes 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 Parks and Recreation Sponsorls) Commissioner Alex Fernandez 1458 of 3458 Co-sponsor(s) Condensed Title Ref: PSNQLC - Make Pilot Neighborhood Tennis Court Reservation Program Permanent. (Fernandez) PKS Previous Action (For City Clerk Use Only) 1459 of 3458 Dowsign Envelope In 18A2559329D44U4 A719-OAODCSC28F9F MIAMI BEACH OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER LTC# 528-2024 LETTER TO COMMISSION TO: Honorable Mayor Steven Meiner and Members of the City Commission FROM: Rafael E. Granado, City ClerkC� E:e--j, DATE: November 22, 2024 SUBJECT: Parks & Recreational Facilities Advisory Board Motions The purpose of this Letter to Commission (LTC) is to inform the Mayor and Commission of the motion passed by the Parks and Recreational Facilities Advisory Board at its meeting on November 19, 2024: MOTION # 1: The Parks and Recreational Facilities Advisory Board motions to recommend that the 8 lots, known as the West Lots, be designated as parks, specifically for active uses. Motion made bv: Jonathan Fryd Motion seconded by, Donald Goldberg Motion passes: 8-0 Members Present for Motion: Sean Smith, Donald Goldberg, Joseph Hernandez, Joshua Lifshultz, Jonathan Fryd, David Berger, Daniel Aronson and David Nguah. Members not Present: Gayle Durham, Janie Hayes, Shannon Koonin, and Joelle Gdngarten (Present virtually). MOTION # 2: The Parks and Recreational Facilities Advisory Board motions to support the construction of a simplified playground on the western side of Pride Park for the community that will be there on a permanent basis. Motion made by Sean Smith Motion seconded bw David Berger Motion passes: 8-0 Members Present for Motion: Sean Smith, Donald Goldberg, Joseph Hernandez, Joshua Lifshultz, Jonathan Fryd, David Berger, Daniel Aronson and David Nguah. Members not Present: Gayle Durham, Janie Hayes, Shannon Koonin, and Joelle Gringarten (Present virtually). MOTION # 3: The Parks and Recreational Facilities Advisory Board supports Pride Park being used on a temporary basis, for Padel/Pickleball as well as other similar active programming/activities. Motion made bv: Joseph Hernandez Motion seconded by: Joshua Lifshultz Motion passes: 7-0 1460 of 3458 Doasipn Envebpe ID: 18A2559&2BDa-1BIBA11 a-0A5DCBC28F9F Members Present for Motion: Sean Smith, Donald Goldberg, Joseph Hernandez, Joshua Lifshultz, , David Berger, Daniel Aronson and David Nguah. Members not Present: Jonathan Fryd, Gayle Durham, Janie Hayes, Shannon Koonin, and Joelle Gringarten (Present virtually). MOTION # 4: The Parks and Recreational Facilities Advisory Board motions to make the pilot neighborhood tennis program permanent at the current locations, and to expand it to other City neighborhood parks with tennis courts. Motion made by Joshua Lifshultz Motion seconded by, David Berger Motion passes: 7-0 Members Present for Motion: Sean Smith, Donald Goldberg, Joseph Hernandez, Joshua Lifshultz, , David Berger, Daniel Aronson and David Nguah. Members not Present: Jonathan Fryd, Gayle Durham, Janie Hayes, Shannon Koonin, and Joelle Gringarten (Present virtually). MOTION # 5: The Parks and Recreational Facilities Advisory Board motions recommend that the North Beach Restricted Residential Parking Permit Pilot Program be terminated from 72n0 Street north through 8r Street, as the parking is primarily used for our City's parks and other uses. Motion made bv: David Berger Motion seconded by, Joseph Hernandez Motion passes: 7-0 Members Present for Motion: Sean Smith, Donald Goldberg, Joseph Hernandez, Joshua Lifshultz, , David Berger, Daniel Aronson and David Nguah. Members not Present: Jonathan Fryd, Gayle Durham, Janie Hayes, Shannon Koonin, and Joelle Gringarten (Present virtually). Should you have any questions, please contact Vance PeronSellan at (305) 673-7272. C REG/MT IJRI VPS 1461 of 3458 8. DISCUSS MAKING THE PILOT NEIGHBORHOOD TENNIS COURT RESERVATION PROGRAM PERMANENT AND EXTEND THE PROGRAM TO THE TENNIS COURTS AT BAYSHORE PARK AND SELECTING VAN DAALEN TENNIS, LLC. AS THE CONTRACTOR TO PROVIDE OVERSIGHT OF THE COURTS DUE TO THEIR ESTABLISHED RELATIONSHIP WITH THE TENNIS TEAM AT MIAMI BEACH SENIOR HIGH P.pp licable Area: 1462 of 3458 NEW BUSINESS 8 MIAMI BEACH COMMITTEE MEMORANDUM TO: Public Safety and Neighborhood Quality of Life Committee Members FROM: Eric Carpenter, City Manager DATE: September 10, 2025 TITLE: DISCUSS MAKING THE PILOT NEIGHBORHOOD TENNIS COURT RESERVATION PROGRAM PERMANENT AND EXTEND THE PROGRAM TO THE TENNIS COURTS AT BAYSHORE PARK AND SELECTING VAN DAALEN TENNIS, LLC. AS THE CONTRACTOR TO PROVIDE OVERSIGHT OF THE COURTS DUE TO THEIR ESTABLISHED RELATIONSHIP WITH THE TENNIS TEAM AT MIAMI BEACH SENIOR HIGH The Parks and Recreation Department recommends making the current pilot neighborhood tennis court reservation program permanent, and to extend the program to the six tennis courts at the new Bayshore Park, selecting Van Daalen Tennis, LLC. as the contractor to provide oversight of the courts due to their established relationship with the tennis team at Miami Beach Senior High. BACKGROUND/HISTORY During the July 23, 2025, City Commission meeting, at the request of the Administration, the Mayor and City Commission referred a discussion item to the Public Safety and Neighborhood Quality of Life Committee ("PSNQLC"), to discuss making the pilot neighborhood tennis court reservation program permanent, and to extend the program to the tennis courts at Bayshore Park selecting Van Daalen Tennis, LLC. as the contractor to provide oversight of the courts due to their established relationship with the tennis team at Miami Beach Senior High. (Exhibit A) ANALYSIS As outlined in the referral memo, after reviewing the issue thoroughly, meeting the demand for both resident user groups that want open play and those that want to take private lessons required an approach to allow for a system to book the tennis courts in an appropriate manner. The Parks Department implemented a pilot program at the Normandy Shores, Fairway, and Palm Island tennis courts on September 3, 2024. Parks worked with Van Daalen Tennis (Miami Beach Tennis Academy) who are the operators of the tennis facility at North Shore Park, and Canes Racket, who are the operators of the tennis facility at Flamingo Park, to implement an online booking system for open play, classes, and private instruction with tennis professionals that are vetted, licensed, insured, and backgrounded. The program at the Palm Island, Normandy Shores, and Fairway Park tennis courts was implemented successfully and has received praise from the community. The number of unauthorized tennis instruction on the courts is at an all-time low, and the open -play court booking has been embraced as a much -needed and welcomed change. 1463 of 3458 The Parks and Recreational Facilities Advisory Board passed a motion at the November 19, 2024, meeting recommending: ...to make the pilot neighborhood tennis program permanent at the current locations, and to expand it to other City neighborhood parks with tennis courts. (Exhibit B) Based on the success of the program, the expansion of the program moved to the courts at Polo Park in January 2025 due to an uptick in unauthorized tennis instruction which caused frustration from residents in the area who wished to play tennis but could rot because pros had set up shop on the courts. The structure of the current program is outlined below. 1. Program Description: Miami Beach residents currently have the option to book a court at Palm Island Park, Polo Park, Fairway Park, and Normandy Shores Park for the following: a) Private lessons with a vetted and authorized tennis instructor Instructors are vetted through the Flamingo Park Tennis Center (FPTC) for Palm Island and Polo Park, and at the Miami Beach Tennis Center (MBTC) for Fairway Park and Normandy Shores Park, and need to provide a Business Tax Receipt (BTR), certification through the Professional Tennis Registry (PTR), and go through background screening. Only 1 court at each facility is utilized for lessons. b) Open recreation play 1-2 courts available for open recreation play, depending on the site No private lessons allowed 2. Residents also have an option of coming to the site without a court booking on a first -come, first -served basis to play. Provided there are no court bookings No private lessons allowed 3. Peak Times Identified: 7 am — 11 am and 4 pm-8 pm (Monday — Sunday) 4. Fees: a) Private lessons start at $100 (based on instructor qualifications) b) Court Bookings $3.00 (residents) and $17.00 (guests) per person per hour for a court booking (doubles can book for 2 hours) 5. Court bookings are handled through the reservation platform systems of the Flamingo Park and Miami Beach Tennis Centers. 6. Stalling: Courts at Palm Island and Polo Park are managed by the FPTC, and courts at Normandy Shores and Fairway are managed through MBTC under the direction of the Parks and Recreation Department. FPTC and MBTC staff are on -site for implementation and enforcement with the assistance of Park Rangers as needed 7. Hours are open to be re-evaluated based on demand 8. Number of courts to be used for programming are open to be reevaluated based on demand. Based on the success of the pilot program at the neighborhood tennis courts, the Parks and Recreation Department recommends that the pilot program become permanent, and that the existing management agreements for both Canas Racket and Van Daalen Tennis, LLC. be amended to include the oversight and management of the neighborhood courts. Further, with the completion of the Bayshore Park project expected at the end of September, the Parks and Recreation Department also recommends that Van Daalen Tennis, LLC., which currently oversees the MBTC and the neighborhood courts at Fairway and Normandy Shores Park, manage the 6 tennis courts at the new Bayshore Park. The tennis courts at Bayshore Park will serve as home courts for the Miami Beach Senior High School's tennis team, and given the established relationship that Van Daalen Tennis, LLC. has through its Tennis Academy with the high school, it is recommended to keep that existing relationship intact for a seamless and efficient use of the facility. 1464 of 3458 FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT There would be no operating or staffing impact. Revenue would be generated from this program. Does this Ordinance require a Business Impact Estimate? (FOR ORDINANCES ONLY) The Business Impact Estimate (BIE) was published on. See BIE at: hftps:fhvww.miamibeachfi.gov/city-halllcityclerklmeeting-notices/ :d•7:Id�tF7[d: It is recommended that the Public Safety, Neighborhoods and Quality of Life Committee (PSNQLC) discuss and make a formal recommendation to make the pilot neighborhood tennis court reservation program permanent, and to extend the program to the tennis courts at Bayshore Park selecting Van Daalen Tennis, LLC. as the contractor to provide oversight of the courts due to their established relationship with the tennis team at Miami Beach Senior High. Attachments: Exhibit A — Referral Memo from July 23, 2025, Commission Meeting Item C4 D Exhibit B — Parks and Recreational Facilities Advisory Board LTC — November 22, 2024 Applicable Area Citywide Is this a "Residents Right to Know" item Is this item related to a G.O. Bond pursuant to City Code Section 2-17? Project? Yes 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 Parks and Recreation Sponsor(s) Commissioner Alex Fernandez Co-sponsors) 1465 of 3458 Condensed Title Discuss making the pilot neighborhood tennis court reservation program permanent and extending the program to Bayshore Park, selecting Van Daalen Tennis to oversee the courts. (Fernandez) 1466 of 3458 C4 D REFERRAL TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS MAKING THE PILOT NEIGHBORHOOD TENNIS COURT RESERVATION PROGRAM PERMANENT AND EXTENDING THE PROGRAM TO THE TENNIS COURTSAT BAYSHORE PARK AND SELECTING VAN DAALEN TENNIS, LLC. AS THE CONTRACTOR TO PROVIDE OVERSIGHT OF THE COURTS DUE TO THEIR ESTABLISHED RELATIONSHIP WITH THE TENNIS PROGRAMAT MIAMI BEACH SENIOR HIGH. Applicable Area: 1467 of 3458 Committee Referrals - C4 D MIAMI BEACH COMMISSION MEMORANDUM TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission FROM: Eric Carpenter, City Manager DATE: July 23, 2025 TITLE: REFERRAL TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS MAKING THE PILOT NEIGHBORHOOD TENNIS COURT RESERVATION PROGRAM PERMANENT AND EXTENDING THE PROGRAM TO THE TENNIS COURTS AT BAYSHORE PARK AND SELECTING VAN DAALEN TENNIS, LLC. AS THE CONTRACTOR TO PROVIDE OVERSIGHT OF THE COURTS DUE TO THEIR ESTABLISHED RELATIONSHIP WITH THE TENNIS PROGRAM AT MIAMI BEACH SENIOR HIGH. Refer an item to the September 10, 2025, Public Safety and Neighborhood Quality of Life Committee ("PSNOLC") to discuss the Administration's recommendation to make the current pilot neighborhood tennis court reservation program permanent, and to extend the program to the six tennis courts at the new Bayshore Park selecting Van Daalen Tennis, LLC. as the contractor to provide oversight of the courts due to their established relationship with the tennis program at Miami Beach Senior High. The Parks and Recreation Department has been addressing an influx of unregulated tennis lessons taking place at the city's neighborhood tennis courts located at Palm Island, Normandy Shores, Fairway, and Polo Parks. The neighborhood tennis courts were designed for open free play on a first -come, first -served basis, and currently, unregulated private instruction is not allowed. Many attempts at enforcement and tamping down on unauthorized lessons has yielded little success as often times Park Rangers and Code Compliance do not see an exchange of money legitimizing the lesson and when confronted, Rangers and Code are told that it is not a lesson, but rather family members playing among each other, they are just hitting partners, etc. Additionally, as part of the popularity of tennis that has taken place past COVID, the Department has also heard from residents that live in walking distance to these courts and want the ability to take a private lesson at their neighborhood tennis court. The Park's Department appreciates the value in both open tennis play and tennis instruction. ANALYSIS After reviewing the issue thoroughly, meeting the demand for both resident user groups that want open play and those that want to take private lessons, required an approach to allow for a system to book the tennis courts in an appropriate manner. The Parks Department implemented a pilot program at the Normandy Shores, Fairway, and Palm Island tennis courts on September 3, 2024. Parks worked with Van Daalen Tennis (Miami Beach 1468 of 3458 Tennis Academy) who are the operators of the tennis facility at North Shore Park, and Canas Racket who are the operators of the tennis facility at Flamingo Park, to implement an online booking system for open play, classes, and private instruction with tennis professionals that are vetted, licensed, insured, and background. The program at the Palm Island, Normandy Shores and Fairway Park tennis courts was implemented successfully and has received praise from the community. The number of unauthorized tennis instruction on the cows is at an all-time low aid the open play court booking has been embraced as a much needed and welcomed change. The Parks and Recreational Facilities Advisory Board passed a motion at the November 19, 2024, meeting recommending: ...to make the pilot neighborhood tennis program permanent at the current locations, and to expand it to other City neighborhood parks with tennis courts. (Exhibit A) Based on the success of the program, the expansion of the program moved to the courts at Polo Park in January 2025 due to an uptick in unauthorized tennis instruction which caused frustration from residents in the area who wished to play tennis but could not because pros had set up shop on the courts. The structure of the current program is outlined below 1. Program Description: Miami Beach residents currently have the option to book a court at Palm Island Park, Polo Park, Fairway Park, and Normandy Shores Park for the following: a) Private lessons with a vetted and authorized tennis instructor. • Instructors are vetted through the Flamingo Park Tennis Center (FPTC) for Palm Island and Polo Park, and at the Miami Beach Tennis Center (MBTC) for Fairway Park and Normandy Shores Park, and need to provide a Business Tax Receipt (BTR), certification through the Professional Tennis Registry (PTR), and go through background screening. • Only 1 court at each facility is utilized for lessons. b) Open recreation play. • 1-2 courts available for open recreation play depending on the site. • No private lessons allowed. 2. Residents also have an option of coming to the site without a court booking on a first come, first served basis to play. • Provided there are no court bookings. • No private lessons allowed. 3. Peak Times Identified: 7am — 1lam and 4pm-8pm (Monday — Sunday) 4. Fees: a) Private lessons start at $100 (based on instructor qualifications) b) Court Bookings $3.00 (residents) and $17.00 (guests) per person per hour for a court booking (doubles can book for 2 hours). 5. Court bookings are handled through the reservation platform systems of the Flamingo Park and Miami Beach Tennis Centers. 6. Staffing: Courts at Palm Island and Polo Park are managed by the FPTC and courts at Normandy Shores and Fairway are managed through MBTC under the direction of the Parks and Recreation Department. FPTC and MBTC staff are onsite for implementation and enforcement with the assistance of Park Rangers as needed. 7. Hours are open to be re-evaluated based on demand. B. Number of courts to be used for programming are open to be reevaluated based on demand. Based on the success of the pilot program at the neighborhood tennis courts, the Parks and 1469 of 3458 Recreation Department recommends that the pilot program become permanent, and that the existing management agreements for both Canas Racket and Van Daalen Tennis, LLC. be amended to include the oversight and management of the neighborhood courts. Further, with the completion of the Bayshore Park project expected at the end of September, the Parks and Recreation Department also recommends that Van Daalen Tennis, LLC. which currently oversees the MBTC and the neighborhood courts at Fairway and Normandy Shores Park, manage the 6 tennis courts at the ne-.v Payshore Park. The tennis courts at Bayshore Park will be primarily used for Miami Beach Senior High School's tennis program, and given the established relationship that Van Daalen Tennis, LLC. has through its Tennis Academy with the high school, it is recommended to keep that existing relationship intact for a seamless and efficient use of the facility. FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT There would be no operating or staffing impact. Revenue would be generated from this program. 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.miamibeachfi.gov/city-hall/city-clerk/meeting-notices/ FINANCIAL INFORMATION N/A CONCLUSION N/A Applicable Area Citywide Is this a "Residents Right to Know" item, Is this item related to a G.O. Bond pursuant to City Code Section 2.17? Project? Yes 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 Parks and Recreation Sponsor(s) Commissioner Alex Fernandez 1470 of 3458 Co-sponsor(s) Condensed Title Ref: PSNQLC - Make Pilot Neighborhood Tennis Court Reservation Program Permanent. (Fernandez) PKS Previous Action (For City Clerk Use Only) 1471 of 3458 Domslgn Envelope ID: 18A25599-2gD,J84&A11B-OMDC8C28F9F MIAMI BEACH OFFICE OF THE CRY MANAGER LTC # 528-2024 LETTER TO COMMISSION TO: Honorable Mayor Steven Meiner and Members of the City Commission FROM: Rafael E. Grenado, City Cle*rg:;Tju,,,p DATE: November 22, 2024 SUBJECT: Parks & Recreational Facilities Advisory Board Motions The purpose of this Letter to Commission (LTC) is to infonn the Mayor and Commission of the motion passed by the Parks and Recreational Facilities Advisory Board at its meeting on November 19, 2024: MOTION # 1: The Parks and Recreational Facilities Advisory Board motions to recommend that the 8 lots, known as the West Lots, be designated as parks, specifically for active uses. Motion made by Jonathan Fryd Motion seconded bw Donald Goldberg Motion passes: 8-0 Members Present for Motion: Sean Smith, Donald Goldberg, Joseph Hernandez, Joshua Lifshultz, Jonathan Fryd, David Berger, Daniel Aronson and David Nguah. Members not Present: Gayle Durham, Janie Hayes, Shannon Koonin, and Joelle Gdnganen (Present virtually). MOTION # 2: The Parks and Recreational Facilities Advisory Board motions to support the mnstruction of a simplified playground on the western side of Pride Park for the community that will be there on a permanent basis. Motion made by Sean Smith Motion seconded bv: David Berger Motion passes: 8-0 Members Present for Motion: Sean Smith, Donald Goldberg, Joseph Hernandez, Joshua Lifshultz, Jonathan Fryd, David Berger, Daniel Aronson and David Nguah. Members not Present: Gayle Durham, Janie Hayes, Shannon Kmnin, and Joelle Gdnganen (Present virtually). MOTION # 3: The Parks and Recreational Facilities Advisory Board supports Pride Park being used on a temporary basis, for Padel/Pickleball as well as other similar active programming/activities. Motion made by: Joseph Hernandez Motion seconded by: Joshua Lifshultz Motion passes: 7-0 1472 of 3458 Da gn Emebye ID: 18A255W29�&A]1�K28W Members Present for Motion: Sean Smith, Donald Goldberg, Joseph Hernandez, Joshua Lifshultz, , David Berger, Daniel Aronson and David Nguah. Members not Present: Jonathan Fryd, Gayle Durham, Janie Hayes, Shannon Koonin, and Joelle Gdngarten (Present virtually). MOTION # 4: The Parks and Recreational Facilities Advisory Board motions to make the pilot neighborhood tennis program permanent at the current locations, and to expand it to other City neighborhood parks with tennis courts. Motion made by Joshua Lifshultz Motion seconded by David Berger Motion passes: 7-0 Members Present for Motion: Sean Smith, Donald Goldberg, Joseph Hernandez, Joshua Lidshultz, David Berger, Daniel Aronson and David Nguah. Members not Present: Jonathan Fryd, Gayle Durham, Janie Hayes, Shannon Koonin, and Joelle Gdngarten (Present virtually). MOTION # 5: The Parks and Recreational Facilities Advisory Board motions recommend that the North Beach Restricted Residential Parking Permit Pilot Program be terminated from 72n0 Street north through 8r Street, as the parking is primarily used for our City's parks and other uses. Motion made bw David Berger Motion seconded by Joseph Hernandez Motion passes: 7-0 Members Present for Motion: Sean Smith, Donald Goldberg, Joseph Hernandez, Joshua Lifshultz, , David Berger, Daniel Aronson and David Nguah. Members not Present: Jonathan Fryd, Gayle Durham, Janie Hayes, Shannon Koonin, and Joelle Gdngarten (Present virtually). Should you have any questions, please contact Vianca Peron-Sellan at (305) 673-7271 wG// C LC MTJR/VPS 1473 of 3458 Dorisign Envelope ID: MIAMI BEACH OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER LTC# 528-2024 LETTER TO COMMISSION TO: Honorable Mayor Steven Meurer and Members of the City Commission FROM: Rafael E. Granado, City ClerkCA E: �,,,,/, DATE: November 22, 2024 SUBJECT: Parks & Recreational Facilities Advisory Board Motions The purpose of this Letter to Commission (LTC) is to inform the Mayor and Commission of the motion passed by the Parks and Recreational Facilities Advisory Board at its meeting on November 19, 2024: MOTION # 1: The Parks and Recreational Facilities Advisory Board motions to recommend that the 8lots, known as the West Lots, be designated as parks, specifically for active uses. Motion made bv: Jonathan Fryd Motion seconded by Donald Goldberg Motion Dasses: 8-0 Members Present for Motion: Sean Smith, Donald Goldberg, Joseph Hernandez, Joshua Lifshultz, Jonathan Fryd, David Berger, Daniel Aronson and David Nguah. Members not Present: Gayle Durham, Janie Hayes, Shannon Koonin, and Joelle Gdngarten (Present virtually). MOTION # 2: The Parks and Recreational Facilities Advisory Board motions to support the construction of a simplified playground on the western side of Pride Park for the community that will be there on a permanent basis. Motion made by Sean Smith Motion seconded bw David Berger Motion passes: 8-0 Members Present for Motion: Sean Smith, Donald Goldberg, Joseph Hernandez, Joshua Lifshultz, Jonathan Fryd, David Berger, Daniel Aronson and David Nguah. Members not Present: Gayle Durham, Janie Hayes, Shannon Koonin, and Jcelle Gdngarten (Present virtually). MOTION # 3: The Parks and Recreational Facilities Advisory Board supports Pride Park being used on a temporary basis, for Padel/Pickleball as well as other similar active programming/activities. Motion made bw Joseph Hernandez Motion seconded bv: Joshua Lifshultz Motion passes: 7-0 1474 of 3458 Doasipn Envsl ID: 19A251%1029 LJe1&Al1�MBFIIF Members Present for Motion: Sean Smith, Donald Goldberg, Joseph Hernandez, Joshua Lifshultz, David Berger, Daniel Aronson and David Nguah. Members not Present Jonathan Fryd, Gayle Durham, Janie Hayes, Shannon Koonin, and Joelle Gringarten (Present virtually). MOTION # 4: The Parks and Recreational Facilities Advisory Board motions to make the pilot neighborhood tennis program permanent at the current locations, and to expand it to other City neighborhood parks with tennis courts. Motion made by Joshua Lifshultz Motion seconded by David Berger Motion passes: 7-0 Members Present for Motion: Sean Smith, Donald Goldberg, Joseph Hemandez, Joshua Lifshultz, , David Berger, Daniel Aronson and David Nguah. Members not Present: Jonathan Fryd, Gayle Durham, Janie Heyes, Shannon Koonin, and Joelle Gdngarten (Present virtually). MOTION # 5: The Parks and Recreational Facilities Advisory Board motions recommend that the North Beach Restricted Residential Parking Permit Pilot Program be terminated from 72ntl Street north through fir Street, as the parking is primarily used for our City's parks and other uses. Motion made by, David Berger Motion seconded by, Joseph Hernandez Motion passes' 7-0 Members Present for Motion: Sean Smith, Donald Goldberg, Joseph Hernandez, Joshua Lilshultz, , David Berger, Daniel Aronson and David Nguah. Members not Present: Jonathan Fryd, Gayle Durham, Janie Hayes, Shannon Koonin, and Joelle Gdngarten (Present virtually). Should you have any questions, please contact Vianca Peron-Sellan at (305) 673.7272. Lc ^� u' REG / MT / JR / VPS 1475 of 3458