09-16-2010 Workshop
The City of
Aventura
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19200 West COllntrv C1l1h Drive Avenhna FI, 'B 1 RO
City Commission
Workshop Meeting
September 16, 2010
9:00 A.M.
Executive Conference Room
AGENDA
1. Proposed Founders Park Playground Improvements (City
Manager)
2. Request for Resolution by MDCLC to Support South Florida
Park Coalition Charter (City Manager)*
3. Adjournment
* Back-up Information Exists
This meeting is open to the public. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, all persons who are
disabled and who need special accommodations to participate in this meeting because of that disability should contact the
Office of the City Clerk, 305-466-8901, not later than two days prior to such proceeding.
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MDCLC
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President
Hoo. Mt,hael alVnn
Councilman, North MI'mi
Firs[ Vice President
Han. Juan C. Bermudez
Mayor. 00,.;
Second Vice Presuienr
Hon. Luis Gonzalez
Councilman, City of Hidealt
Third Via: PA::5ident
Han Jo!ep/l Kelley
Mayor, Ol>a.locb
Secretall
Hon. Dtede Weilhom
Commissioner, Mi.ami Be~n
Treasurer
Hon Cir,dy i:.erner
Mayor, PinecreSl
Ri'WIl'n OF rllRFr.TMS
KOft lev "'uerbach
CommiHioner, ","ventura
HOB. I... D. 81o<IIor
A.SSt5t.nl Mayor, SaJ Harbot.tr
Ko. lorda. W.leonanj
Councilman, Bay Haroor l51.nds
Hoa. Roxanna Rog
Mayor. Biscayne Park
Hon. RaFael Ca_1, Jr.
Commissioner, Carat <labia
Hon, Michacl DiPietro
Councilman. Dorm
Hon. Joyce. Davis
Mayor, EI Ponal
Hon. R S Stuver
CornmiuioneT, Fk>ridaCity
Hoft Judy luoskin
Voce Mavor. Golden Beac/!
Hon. Vi~n Casals.MuMz
Cooncilwornaft,. Hialeah
Hnft. Y"'" De La Cruz
Mayor, HIaleah Gardens
Hon. Jon A. Burgess
Councilman, Homestud
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Hen Robert Vernon
Mayor, Key Bi"aync
Hon. Ramon Rodriguez.
Mayor, Medley
Hon, Francis Suarez
Commissioner, Miami
Moo Jose "Pepe;' Diu
Vtce-Chl.1flft.n. M.ami-Oade Cou,..y
Hon. Dr. Wilbal "T.." Holloway
Board Membel
Miami-Dade County School Board
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CommiSSIOner. Miami SefaCh
Hon, Melvin L 8f1rtcm
Councilman, Miami GardeM
Hon Mithael Pini
Mayor. ~l.mi Lakes
Hon. Prospero Herrera
Councilman. Mlami Shores
Hon. Billy B'11\
Mayol. \f~aml Springs
Hon Dr. Paul VO!lel
Comm."SlODCf. ~onh 6a:!" Vlllasc
Hon. -\n6rc:Pierre
\ilyor, Not1h Miami
Hon Myron Rosner
\flavor North Miami Beach
Ho~ Oorolh)' Johnsol'l
Commi,'I'.sioner. Opa-Locka
Hon. Howard Tendnch
Cooncilman. Pa)meoQ 811'
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P!necrest
llan. Bti.n Be.ls&ev
Commissioner, Sourb MilJIII
Hon. :"icrm.n EdtICllp
\Iayor, 5;unn\llsies Be..en
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lion OrJindo Lopez
C"mmissioner. Sweerwlfcr
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\[.....or. Virginia Gardens.
lion Eduardo \.luhll'la
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MIAMI-DADE COUNTY LEAGUE OF CITIES
226 East Flagler Street. Suite 200 . Miami, FL33131
Phone 305.416.4155 Fax 305.416.4157 www.mdclc.org
Richard Kuper, Esq
Executive Director
August 23,2010
J mm~rllAre Pa~t Prp.'tjtll'::nt
Hon. Sitir)ey GibsDn
Mayor, Mia",1 Gardens
Pa~ Prfl!C;;tn~ntCl:
Hon. Ricwd Steinberg
Sllte Representative, Dislrict 106
Hon Manuel Marofto
Mayor, Ciry of Sweetwater
Hoft. Ed....do Go...le.
Stale Representative, Distrlcl 102
Hon [sue Salver
Counc:iJman. Town of Bay Harbor Islands
HOD Julio Robaina
Mayor. Ciry of Hialea/!
Hoft. R.S. SlIIver
Commissioner. City offlonda City
Aon Wifraio "Willy" GO<1
Commissioner, City of~iami
Hoo Paul vogel
Commissioner, Cil'j ofNont\ Bay Village
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Howard B Lenard. Esq.
The Honorable Zev Auerbach
Commissioner, City of A ventura
19200 W. Country Club Dr.
A ventura, FL 33180
Dear Commissioner Auerbach:
On Thursday night, August 5, 2010, at the MDCLC Board Meeting the enclosed
resolution (and Charter) was unanimously passed urging the support for the adoption of
the South Florida Park Coalition Charter by each of the League's member cities, towns
and villages.
The adoption of this Charter will create the first regional Park Coalition in the State of
Florida and represents a first step toward implementing the Park and Open Space Master
Plan principles for building a model park system that fosters economic prosperity through
a healthier, more livable community.
The following municipalities have already adopted the Charter through Board approved
resolution; as well as the School Board and County:
. City of Coral Gables
. City of Doral
. Town of Golden Beach
. City of Hialeah
. City of Hialeah Gardens
. Village of Key Biscayne
. City of Miami Beach
. City 0 f Miami Gardens
. City of North Miami
. City of South Miami
. City of Sunny Isle Beach
We ask that your municipalities adopt the Charter by passing a resolution, If you have
any questions, need additional information or would like for the Miami-Dade Park
Department to give a presentation to your Board, please contact the Parks Director Jack
Kardys at 305-755-7903.
Commissioner Auerbach
August 23, 2010
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The South Florida Park Coalition is a great opportunity for sharing knowledge, and will
help create greater collaboration and cooperation among agencies. We have much work
to do and as a team of professionals working together we can leave a legacy of health,
beauty and a renewed sense of place for the South Florida community.
Richard Kuper, Esq.
Executive Director
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Enclosure: SFPC Charter and MDCLC Resolution
C.C: Jack Kardys, Director, Miami-Dade Park and Recreation Department (MDPR)
W. Howard Gregg, Deputy Director, MDPR
Maria Nardi, Chief, Planning and Research Division, MDPR
South FlSu:j.LlClP3Jk_~<.!li!ion
,\ Cualition of Cit:-. Count:-_ State and federal Parb in Miami-Dade
County
CHARTER
I}reamble:
The South Florida Park Coalition is created to foster a seamless, cnnnected, and
sustainable parks system lor the South Florida community. The Coalition will meet.
collaborate, share knowledge and professional expertise regarding park. recreation and
conservation open spaces,
Our work is rooted in the fundamental values of recreation opportunity and
environmental stewardship, It is dedicated to building a model park system that \\'ill
promote a greener. healthier, ;1I1d more li\'able South Florida community.
\Ve believe that a model park system consists of parks and public spaces, recreation
facilities. greemvays. hlueways. great streets and conservatiun lands,
We believe that a sustainable, model Park System must be planned and created with an
eye to its impact on the neighborhood. city. county and region as a \.vhole. It must be
effective, efficient. fair and balanced. It must work with other public and pri\'ate
agencies; and it must enhance the health, satety, happiness and \vell-being of all residents
and visitors to South Florida, now and in the future,
\Ve bel ieve that a model park system is integral to soci:l], environmental and economic
sustainability: it must become a \ital part uf everyday human experience; it must \1e
connected spiritually and physically: and it must provide accessibility for people of all
means and abilities, The model Park System must raise the ljuality of life for the region
anJ inspire generatil)!1S of people to care till' and contrihute to their communities
Based on the beliefs of equit}', ac('css. beauty, seamless ness, sustainability and
multiple benefits,
Wc assert that the 'lodel Park System shall:
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Ensure an accessible. diverse and halanced system uf passive and actin: recreation
lIPp(\rtunities that promote safety, security and healthy lifestvks,
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Ensure the preservation. protection and enhancement ut ecological resources to
sustain and preserve biodiversity and the environmental health of the region.
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Ensure the preservation, protection and enhancement of cultural resources to sustain
landscapes and their historical and heritage features.
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Ensure that park. recreation and conservation open spaces guide the shape or urban
fom1,
· Ensure that there is no net loss of park. recreation or conservation lands and mandate
replacement ofland or equal value, context and significance,
. Ensure community stewardship of park. recreation. and conservation open spaces by
fostering educational and recreational programming. ci\ic art, volunteerism and
support of philanthropic and grassroots organizations.
. Ensure the continual enhancement of economic development and quality of lift, in the
region by partnering and collaborating with the business communit~.
. Ensure the equitable distributiun tlt" park. recreatiun and conservation llpen spaces for
all communities in the region
. E'.nsure and suppurt responsible gro\'\1h to Cllnserve em ironmental and cultural
resuurl'es, promote eCllnomic investment. and suppurt neii,!hborh<)( ld stabi 1 ity. \,.,hi Ie
reclaiming marginal and abandoned areas
· Ensure the support and development of an interconnected framework of
transportation alternatives such as transit, pedestrian, bicycle and waterway systems
that link parks, recreation and conservation open spaces to each other and to
communities.
. Ensure high standards of design excellence, innovation and beauty to support
economic, social and environmental sustainability of the region.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2010-5
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY LEAGUE OF CITIES, INC.
SUPPORTING AND ENDORSING THE SOUTH
FLORIDA PARKS COALITION CHARTER AND THE
PRINCIPLES ON WHICH IT STANDS
WHEREAS, parks. open spaces and preserves are vital to the quality of life of all
residents of Miami Dade COWlty; and
WHEREAS, the Miami-Dade County League of Cities, Inc. is committed to the
fundamental and abiding values of equity, recreation opportunity and environmental
stewardship; and
WHEREAS, the South Florida Parks Coalition is comprised of park and
recreational professionals from all city, county and state and federal jurisdictions, and
WHEREAS, the South Florida Parks Coalition is dedicated to building a model
parle system that will promote a greener, healthier, and more livable South Florida
community; and
WHEREAS, The South Florida Park Coalition is created to foster a seamless,
connected, and sustainable parks system for the South Florida community, and
WHEREAS, The South Florida Parks Coalition will meet, collaborate, coordinate
and share knowledge and professional expertise regarding park, recreation and
conservation open spaces; and
WHEREAS. we know that there is strength in unity.
RESOLUTION 2010-5
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Miami-Dade County League of
Cities, Inc., endorses the Charter of the South Florida Parks Coalition, attached and
included by reference, and fully supports the principles on which it stands:
APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the Board of Directors of the Miami-Dade County
League of Cities, Inc. at regular meeting assembled this 51"1 day Of~, 2010.
ATTEST:
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DEEDE WEITHORN
SECRETARY
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PRESIDENT
RESOLUTION 2010-5