LTC 099-2023 Senior Affairs Committee MotionsMI A MI
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
NO. LTC #
099-2023 LETTER TO COMMISSION
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
Honorable Mayor Dan Gelber and Members of the City Commission
Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk -z(
February 27, 2023
SUBJECT: Senior Affairs Committee Motions
The purpose of this Letter to Commission (L TC) is to inform the Mayor and Commission of the three
motions passed by the Senior Affairs Committee at its meeting on February 27, 2023:
MOTION 1:
The Miami Beach Seniors Affairs Committee (the "Committee") urges the Mayor and City Commission
to prioritize the safety of elderly residents at Federation Towers (757 West Avenue, Miami Beach, FL.
33139) and urge the building administration to prioritize the repair of the back parking lot gate and the
back door to prevent unregistered persons from entering the building. Additionally, the Committee urges
the Mayor and City Commission to increase Police visibility in the area to increase building security.
Motion made by: Magui Benitez
Motion seconded by: Carolina Cuadros
Motion passes: 7-0
Members Present by Zoom for Motion: Magui Benitez, Enilda Thomas, Larissa Caijao, Debi Quade,
Carolina Cuadros, Jessica Perez Waleck, and Oscar Llorente
Members Not Present: Natacha Fernandez, Ana Rabelo, Gaby Baglietto, and Carmen Datorre
MOTION 2:
The Miami Beach Seniors Affairs Committee (the "Com mittee") urges the Mayor and the City
Commission to urge the building administration (at Federation Towers [757 West Avenue, Miami
Beach, FL. 33139]) to open the dining room, already renovated and with all equipment necessary, for
lunch and for the residents to get the opportunity to meet and greet, which is very important for the
elderly residents.
Motion made by: Magui Benitez
Motion seconded by: Carolina Cuadros
Abstentions: Jessica Perez Waleck
Motion passes: 6-0
Members Present by Zoom for Motion: Magui Benitez, Enilda Thomas, Larissa Caijao, Debi Quade,
Carolina Cuadros, Jessica Perez Waleck, and Oscar Llorente
Members Not Present: Natacha Fernandez, Ana Rabelo, Gaby Baglietto, and Carmen Datorre
M O TIO N 3:
The Miami Beach Seniors Affairs Committee (the "Committee") urges the Mayor and City Commission
to ensure the City Administration appropriate the donated funds of $20,000.00 from the Barry S.
Sternlicht Foundation and the Barry and Mimi Sternlicht Foundation accepted by the Mayor and City
Commission at the February 1, 2023 City Commission Meeting.
The Committee wishes to thank Miami Beach resident Barry Sternlicht for his passion for supporting
senior programming and activities such as Zumba, Tai Chi, Yoga, Arts and Crafts, and field trips to
sports and cultural programming come to our Seniors under the hard work of Mrs. Gloria Campos, who
was the first free Zumba instructor more than 11 years ago and has since been vital in the creation of
the Miami Beach Senior Chorus and the Golden Rainbow Art Exhibition.
Motion made by: Magui Benitez
Motion seconded by: Oscar Llorente
Motion passes: 7--0
Members Present by Zoom for Motion: Magui Benitez, Enilda Thomas, Larissa Caijao, Debi Quade,
Carolina Cuadros, Jessica Perez Waleck, and Oscar Llorente
Members Not Present: Natacha Fernandez, Ana Rabelo, Gaby Baglietto, and Carmen Datorre
Should you have additional questions, please contact Luis Callejas at (305) 673-7102 or via email at
Luis Callejas@miamibeachf\.gov.
REG / LC