Florida's Statewide Comprehensive Historic Preservation Plan

May 11th, 5:30-7:30pm
Broward County Historical Commission
West Side School, Ft Lauderdale

The Florida Department of State's Division of Historical Resources will sponsor a series of meetings around the state in April and May, to solicit public comments and input for the development of Florida's Statewide Comprehensive Historic Preservation Plan. 
 
In order for Florida to be eligible to participate in the federal historic preservation program, every five years the Division of Historical Resources revises and updates the plan.
 
The primary purpose of Florida's historic preservation planning program is to provide guidance for the implementation of sound planning procedures for the location, identification, and protection of the state's archaeological and historical resources. It will provide guidance for everyone involved in historic preservation throughout the state.
 
The South Florida Meeting will be held at --
  
May 11, 2011, 5:30 -7:30 pm -- Broward County Historical Commission (West Side School) Fort Lauderdale. Contact:  Michele Williams (FPAN Southeast, Regional Office), mwill167@fau.edu, 954.357.5553
 
Individuals who would like to participate in the planning process but are unable to attend the public meetings are encouraged to provide their comments and opinions by completing a related online questionnaire on historic preservation issues in Florida at:
www.surveymonkey.com/s/HistoricPreservationCompPlan2011-2015
 
Meetings will be facilitated by Jeannette Peters of Nonprofit Management Consulting LLC (www.getfunded.org)

Home Energy Savings Workshop

Thurs, Apr 28th, 6:30pm
Mia Bch Regional Library

The City of Miami Beach in partnership with Miami-Dade County and Dream in Green will be hosting a Home Energy Savings Workshop. The workshop will be held on Thursday, April 28, 2011, from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM (registration begins at 6:00 PM) at the Miami Beach Regional Library, 227 22nd Street, Miami Beach, Florida. The purpose of the workshop is to educate residents on energy efficiency and conservation and provide homeowners with information, resources and incentives to reduce their utility costs. Participants will receive a free energy savings toolkit valued at over $100 and learn to track household energy consumption/reduction. More importantly, residents will save money by learning how to reduce energy use in their homes by 20-30 percent.

To register for this workshop and for additional information please call 3-1-1 or visit http://green.miamidade.gov. The workshop has limited space, and is open to the first 50 registered residents. Each participant will receive the free energy savings toolkit, limit one per household.

Please pass on this informationto your friends and family in Miami Beach - this is a great opportunity for residents to save money and reduce their environmental footprint!

Report on Pedestrian Initiative; Taking the Next Step

Report from Ben Batchelder and Tammy Tibbles
on Next Steps for Pedestrian Initiative

As the next step in our neighborhood's Pedestrian Initiative to make Flamingo the most pedestrian friendly neighborhood in Florida, a document has been drafted to present the initiative to the City Commission.

The draft document Flamingo: Becoming Florida's Most Pedestrian Friendly Neighborhood will be discussed at our Monday meeting.  We recommend you take a few moments to review the document and provide comments in advance of the meeting.  This will facilitate our action on this item Monday.

The goal is to aprove this document Monday and send it on to the Commission via the Neighborhoods Committee and later a Resolution vote by the full Commission.

Flamingo CIP Stakeholders Meeting

Monday, April 4, 2011, 3:00pm,
in City Manager's Conference Room

The Flamingo Park Neighborhood Association will convene CIP Program - Flamingo Stakeholders’ Meeting on Monday, April 4th, at 3:00pm, in the City Manager’s Conf Room. 

Flamingo Park Neighborhood Association
Flamingo CIP Stakeholders Meeting
Monday, April 4, 2011, 3:00 – 5:00 pm
City Manager’s Large Conference Room

Meeting Highlights:

Flamingo Park Projects

Streetscape Phase I – 7th to 9th Streets -- Landscaping and Tree Selection; Traffic Calming / Pedestrian & Bike Amenities

Storm Water Master Plan

Next Steps – Second Phase, Funding Information -- 6th Street, 16th Street, or Flamingo West ??

The proposed next steps in Flamingo: Becoming Florida's Most Pedestrian Friendly Neighborhood -- a proposal to the City Commission -- will be presented.
All members of the community – interested in the Park and the Neighborhood -- are invited to attend and participate.

Flamingo CIP Stakeholders Meeting on Monday, April 4th, 3 - 5 pm, City Manager's Conference Room

Flamingo Park Neighborhood Association

Flamingo CIP Stakeholders Meeting
Monday, April 4, 2011, 3:00 – 5:00 pm
City Manager’s Large Conference Room

Proposed Agenda

3:00 Flamingo Park Project Overview

Projects Currently Underway -- Matilde Reyes
Overview of Additional Projects -- Wolfberg Alvarez

3:30 Current Project – 7th to 9th Streets, Washington to Alton

Status of Construction / Completion Target Thais Vieria
Slowing Traffic, Pedestrian Priority -- Christine Bettin,  Ayman Elbernawy
     Declassifying Pennsylvania as Collector
     4-way Stops, Reducing the Speed Limit

Swale – Ground Cover; Tree Selection Oldenburg, Latt, Gracie

4:00 Stormwater Master Plan -- Fernando Vazquez

4:30 Next Steps  -- Target Area(s) Rick Saltrick / Fred Beckman

Funding Prospects Kathie Brooks / Jorge Cano

Flamingo Neighborhood Meeting, Monday, Mar 7, 2011, 5:30 pm, at The Seymour

Flamingo Park Neighborhood Association
Monday, March 7, 2011, 5:30 pm
at The Seymour, 945 Pennsylvania Ave

Flamingo -- our historic urban residential neighborhood in South Beach -- from Washington to Alton, from Fifth Street to Lincoln Road.
All members of the Flamingo Neighborhood are invited to attend and participate. 

AGENDA

Preservation & Planning (Jeff Donnelly / Mark Needle)


Flamingo Park (Wanda Mouzon)


Flamingo CIP Streetscape s (Judy Robertson / Denis Russ)


Crime Prevention and Safety (Aaron Sugarman / Daniel Davidson)


Family Related Activities (Adam Shedroff)


Communications and Outreach (Tammie Young)

CMB Commission Land Use + Development Committee will meet Tomorrow, Wed, Feb 23rd, 4pm

Enforcement of Short Term Rental Ordinance

On February 23rd, at 4pm, at City Hall, City Manager’s Conference Room, the City Commission Land Use and Development Committee will discuss the enforcement of the short-term rentals laws passed unanimously by the Commission.
 
Short-term rentals in residential areas are a matter of great concern to us, and we imagine to you as well. Members of the Commission have received a significant number of contacts urging better enforcement of the laws passed in 2009 and 2010, banning rentals of less than six months in single family areas and in the residential sections of the low-density residential Flamingo Park neighborhood.
 
We have taken the position that the ordinance should be enforced pro-actively in our neighborhood. We would very much appreciate your representation at this meeting, both for our benefit and for yours. Jeff and Eric are leading our efforts on this matter and merit our support.

The Committee is will also consider the Alton Road Historic Buffer Overlay District and the related Parking District Ordinance.

This matter has been carefully studied by FPNA with leadership on the issue from Marc Needle. It remains very, very important to maintain support for our position on these matters.

 

Romeo and Juliet in Flamingo Park; In Preparation for Valentine's Day!!

Arts in the Parks: Romeo & Juliet
February 12-13, 3:00 p.m.
Flamingo Park, Meridian Avenue and 12 Street
Ground Up & Rising presents Shakepeare's Romeo & Juliet

Flamingo Neighborhood Meeting, Monday, Feb 7th, 5pm, at The Seymour

Meeting Notice

Flamingo Park Neighborhood Meeting
Monday, February 7, 2010, 5:00 pm
at The Seymour, 945 Pennsylvania Avenue


AGENDA


We have added to the agenda a brief presentation by Parks and Recreation Director, Kevin Smith, of the current plan to use the grant funds for improvements to the tot-lot playground, add a specialty boulder climbing installation, resurface the basketball courts and replace the chain link perimeter fencing around the tot-lot with 4’ picket fencing to match recently installed much improved fencing elsewhere in the park.

1. Prohibition of Short Term Rental Ordinance – Enforcement Program
Special Guest -- Robert Santos-Alborna, Code Enforcement Director


2. Alton Road Historic District Buffer Zone
Arc d’ Compromise or Best Practices Alternative


3. Flamingo Park – Tot-lot / Playground Improvements -- Kevin Smith, Director

As an alternative to the skate park program we are planning to make improvements to the tot-lot/playground and resurface the 2 basketball courts. The playground improvements include the installation of playground climbing boulders (please see the attached photo entitled ;adventruescape), safety surface (fiber mulch as is currently being used in the park and is shown in the photo), replace the existing chain link fence surrounding the playground with a 4’ aluminum picket fence to match the park’s exterior aluminum fence and resurface the 2 basketball courts. Per the requirement of the FRDAP grant, these improvements will be completed on or before April 30, 2011.

4. Other Matters

Meeting Notice

Flamingo Park Neighborhood Meeting
Monday, February 7, 2010, 5:00 pm
at The Seymour, 945 Pennsylvania Avenue



AGENDA

please note early beginning at 5pm



1. Prohibition of Long Term Rental Ordinance – Enforcement Program
Special Guest -- Robert Santos-Alborna, Code Enforcement Director


2. Alton Road Historic District Buffer Zone
Arc d’ Compromise or Best Practice Alternatives


3. Other Matters

HGTV is in town, Looking for a Home Sale & Purchase in the Flamingo Park Neighborhood

SELLING YOUR FIRST PLACE?
Then HGTV is looking for you!

MY FIRST SALE, the popular primetime HGTV show, is looking for first-time home sellers (and their real estate agents!) in and around Miami and Ft. LaUDERDALE, FL.

We are looking for fun, high-energy people who are just starting the process of selling their first place!  Our cameras will be there to capture all the trials and tribulations, stress and success of prepping for sale, pricing, negotiating, and ultimately selling a home for the first time.

Taping will continue through Spring 2011.  Ideal candidates will be motivated, financially candid people who want to share the experience and the SALE details with HGTV and their audience.  Singles, couples and families are all invited to apply!

If this sounds like fun, first-time sellers should apply now for immediate consideration!


For more information or an application contact:
Kari Woodard
kwoodard@highnoontv.com
303-872-8697

Flamingo Meetings Information

Meeting Notice
Mon, Feb 7, 5:30pm
at The Seymour, 945 Pennsylvania Avenue

The next meeting of the Flamingo Park Neighborhood Association is scheduled for Monday, February 7, 2011, 5:30pm, at The Seymour, 945 Pennsylvania Avenue. We plan to invite Code Enforcement to join us to further discuss enforcement of the Short Term Rental Ordinance. Please make a special effort to be with us on Monday, next week.


Two City Commission Committee meetings are scheduled in the coming week –

Land Use and Development Committee is scheduled to meet on Monday, January 31, 2011, 4:00 pm. Matters scheduled to be discussed include (Our Preservation / Planning sparkplugs are leading our substantial advocacy efforts on Alton Road issues) 4) Alton Road Historic Overlay District and 8) Location and Funding of a Skate Park.






Neighborhoods and Community Affairs will meet on Thursday, February 3, 2011, 3:00pm. The Agends is not yet available.

Business Academy -- Spring 2011 Sessions

Miami Beach Business Academy
Contact Lynn W. Bernstein
 
The Miami Beach Business Academy is a free program open to all current or prospective businesses to guide them through some of the basic interactions with the City of Miami Beach as they establish their business in our community.
 
Spring 2011 Sessions
 
Session 1 - Friday, February 11, 2011, 8:30 a.m.
Historic Tax Credits
Joyce Meyers, Miami Beach Planning Department
Kathleen Slesnick Kauffman, Historic Preservation Chief, Miami-Dade County
Gary A. Appel, Esq.
 
Session 2 - Friday, April 1, 2011, 8:30 a.m.
Licensing (Business Tax Receipts)
Manny Marquez, Miami Beach Finance Department
 
Session 3 - Friday, June 10, 2011, 8:30 a.m.
Building Department and Code Compliance 
Kristin Tigner, Miami Beach Building Department
Robert Santos-Alborna, Miami B each Code Compliance Division
 
Session 4 - Friday, August 12, 2011, 8:30 a.m.
Special Events 
Max Sklar, Miami Beach Tourism and Cultural Development Department
 
All Sessions are 1.5 hours and will take place at:
Miami Beach City Hall
1700 Convention Center Drive
First Floor Conference Room
 
For further information, please contact Lynn Bernstein at 305.673.7010 or via email at lynnbernstein@miamibeachfl.gov.

Update on Short Term Rental from Commissioner Ed Tobin

A few moments ago the Commission discussed Short Term Rental vis the City’s enforcement efforts.  I know that for many of you this has been an issue of concern.  I wanted to give you an update.
 
The Commission has decided to send the item to the Land Use and Development Committee scheduled for February 28th at 4:00 p.m.   This will provide City staff an opportunity to address the residents and Commission’s concerns and suggestions for enforcement .  It will also allow for further input from residents. On February 28th 2011 we will be discussing how proactive the City should be in the enforcement. Should we be searching the internet for advertisements ? Should enforcement be complaint driven?
 
 Best regards,
 
  Ed
 
MIAMIBEACH
Edward L. Tobin, Commissioner
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR & COMMISSION
1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Tel: 305-673-7107  /  Fax: 305-673-7096  /  www.miamibeachfl.gov
 

Arturo Bosch's family is holding a Memorial this upcoming Friday January 14th at 8:00pm.

Arturo Bosch
Fiday, January 14, 2011, 8:00pm
Memorial Services

The address is as follows:

St Thomas The Apostle
7377 S. W. 64th St. 
Miami, FL 33143
Phone: (305) 665-5600

I was wondering if you knew Arturo Bosch and his dog Aloha. He was the king of Flamingo park basically and was always on top of things, making sure the park was functioning properly and complaining to the City of Miami Beach about crosswalks, the lights, etc. He was a true activist and a great great man.


With deep sadness I must let you know that Arturo passed away last Thursday January 6th. We, all those who knew him and cared about him, are deeply affected. His family will he holding a memorial for him sometimes next week. I will let you know.

Sad news about our friend and neighborhod, Arturo Bosch

I was wondering if you knew Arturo Bosch and his dog Aloha. He was the king of Flamingo park basically and was always on top of things, making sure the park was functioning properly and complaining to the City of Miami Beach about crosswalks, the lights, etc. He was a true activist and a great great man.


With deep sadness I must let you know that Arturo passed away last Thursday January 6th. We, all those who knew him and cared about him, are deeply affected. His family will he holding a memorial for him sometimes next week. I will let you know.

Please let those who knew him know.

Thanks,  Soraya (Flamingo Park neighbour)

Miami Beach CDC Community Development Committee extends this invitation to members of the Flamingo Park Neighborhood Association to meet with us on Tuesday, January 11th, 5:00 pm, at The Seymour, 945 Pennsylvania Avenue.

Special Meeting with Russell Galbut
Presentation of Plans for Commercial Project –
Alton Road 6th to 7th Street

Following this special presentation time permitting, the Committee will return to its regular agenda.

Flamingo Park Neighborhood Association will begin the year with an Important Meeting

Monday, January 3, 2011,
at The Seymour, 945 Pennsylvania Avenue

The Flamingo Park Neighborhood is the historic urban residential neighborhood in South Beach, from Washington Avenue to Alton Road, from Fifth Street to Lincoln Road.  All residents of the neihborhood are invited to attend and participate.

The first meeting of the year will be held on Monday, January 3, 2011, 5:30pm, at The Seymour, 945 Pennsylvania Avenue.  We meet regularly on the first Monday of each month at 5:30pm.

At this meeting we will be discussing important Planning and Preservation issues, including the lack of enforcement of the prohibition on Short Term Rental enacted by the City Commission and the Alton Road Historic District Overlay ordinance that is pending before the City Commission.

The Department of Culture and Tourism has requested to present ideas on South Beach hosting a major Air Show.  Substantial issues have been raised on the impact and management of such a program.

We shall continue to work on the CMB Capital Improvement Projects in the Flamingo Neighborhood, including implementation of the Flamingo Park Masterplan and Neighborhood Infrastructure program -- water and waste distribution, stormwater drainage, and community pedestrian amenities.

Flamingo Neighborhood Meeting -- Monday, January 3rd, 5:30 pm, at The Seymour, 945 Pennsylvania Avenue

Washington to Alton, Fifth Street to Lincoln Road;
All residents are invited to attend and participate!!

Flamingo Park Neighborhood Association

Monday, January 3, 2011, 5:30pm
at The Seymour, 945 Pennsylvania Avenue

Agenda

Preservation and Planning Matters Jeff Donnelly, Mark Needle


                    Short Term Rental


                    Alton Road Historic Overlay District


Presentation of Proposed Special Event – Air Show Dept of Culture and Tourism


Capital Improvement Projects


                      CIP N’hood Project – Encroachments -- J Robertson / T Vieria and R Saltrick


                       Flamingo Park – Project Priorities -- Wanda Mouzon


Other Matters


                       Invitation from Russell Galbut – Project Presentation


                      Crime Prevention and Pedestrian Safety -- Aaron Sugarman


                       Communication and Outreach -- Tammy Tibbles

The Miami Beach City Commission -- Land use and Development Committee will discuss the proposed Alton Road ordinances on Monday, December 13th at their meeting which begins at 4 PM.

As you know this will be a very important meeting determining the likely outcome of crucial elements of the zoning overlay district and parking requirements.

Your attendance and participation will be important.