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HomeMy WebLinkAboutEmail - Creation Virginia Key Planning Oversight BdCasseus, Edwin From: Llorente, Mike Sent: Thursday, April 05, 2012 12:50 PM To: Gallastegui, Elvi Cc: Casseus, Edwin; Suarez, Francis (Commissioner) Subject: Discussion Item - April 26, 2012 Attachments: A Resolution to Create a Virginia Key Planning Oversight Board.docx Elvi, Commissioner Suarez would like to place the following discussion item on the April 26, 2012, Commission Agenda: DISCUSSION ITEM REGARDING CREATION OF VIRGINIA KEY PLANNING OVERSIGHT BOARD. Attached is some back-up documentation to be included in the agenda packet. Thanks, Michael Llorente Chief -of -Staff Commissioner Francis Suarez 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, FL 33133 Tel: 305-250-5423 Fax: 305-856-5230 mllorente@miamigov.com 1 A Resolution to Create a Virginia Key Planning Oversight Board A Resolution of the Miami City Commission establishing a Virginia Key Planning Oversight Board to provide continuing oversight of the 2010 Master Plan for the entire island, to also include a Miami Marine Stadium Steering Committee and various ongoing procedures. Whereas: After protracted and powerful public input and an organized effort led to a major revision of the earlier EDSA proposed Master Plan that eventuated in a consensus new Master Plan; and Whereas A Master Plan for Virginia Key was unanimously approved by the City Commission in July 2010; and Whereas a central component of the Master Plan for the entire island called for a Planning Oversight Board; and Whereas a number of interested groups have participated and remain interested in seeing a vital and open public process and adequate oversight to continue for the island in the future; and Whereas private interests and conflicts of interest between development interests and the future direction of the island need to be avoided; and Whereas no residents live on the key while numerous institutional interests remain involved and are in need of a central forum; and Whereas the Miami Marine Stadium needs further attention in terms of the design and rehabilitation of the immediate prescribed area as well as adequate ongoing operational revenue; and Whereas: there was a commitment by the Master Plan to keep hotels and "shopping malls" out of the Marine Stadium basin; and Whereas both the historical character and existing deed restrictions of Virginia Key Beach as well as the Marine Stadium need to be fully respected; and Whereas environmental concerns for the island remain paramount in terms of adequate oversight; and Whereas connectivity and thematic integration remain central to any future planning/development efforts regarding the entire island; and Whereas the Master Plan and bond commitments of the 2004 GOB Bond funds for Historic Virginia Key Beach Park should be respected; and Whereas: both professional planning, public input, environmental considerations, as well as the revenue needs of the city need to be factored into forthcoming decisions regarding the island; and Whereas: condition of the landfill, north point, marina expansion, Jimbo's, and other issues remain to be determined; and Whereas the Key has a number of different jurisdictional partners that need to be considered in future decisions. Be it therefore resolved that 1. A Virginia Key Planning Oversight Board be created with the following Mission: To provide ongoing implementation of the Master Plan for Virginia Key, through continuing public input, multi -jurisdictional and professional oversight, sensitivity to the natural and cultural environment, and coherent public use of the island resources. 2. the goals of the oversight. Board be to Coordinate and oversee implementation of the 2010 Master Plan; help define and coordinate RFP's with City Dept of Capital Improvements; oversee principles of planning, sustainability, preservation, and procedures established by the Master Plan to assure public access, use of island resources; promote coordination of venues and revenue and funding sources with other public bodies and Trusts. Assure public input into the planning process and respect for the natural and cultural environment. 3. That the Board's membership consist of the following eleven Voting Members; with yearly terms to commence in April 2012; consisting of the following: a. An education representative rotating on a yearly basis from among the following: NOAA, UM Rosenstiel, Mast Academy b. A commercial representative rotating on a yearly basis from among the following: the marine industry/island restaurants/the Seaquarium c. An historical representative from the Historic Virginia Key Park Trust d. A representative from the Urban Environment League; e. A representative from Miami Neighborhoods United; f. Two representatives from among Non -Profit Advocacy groups including: the, Tropical Audubon, Friends of Va Key, Urban Paradise Guild, the Sierra Club; g. A representative chosen by the City Commissioner; h. A representative chosen by the County Commissioner; i. A representative chosen on a rotation basis from recreation groups including the Miami Rowing Club, Windsurfers, Bikers, Dragon Boats and others j. A representative of the public chosen at large from among the board 4. Ex Officio members shall include but not limited to representatives of the City Planning Dept, City of Key Biscayne, National Park Service, Biscayne Bay Aquatic Preserve, City Parks Dept Appointee, County Parks Dept Appointee, Derm, Public Works 5. That a Marine Stadium Steering Committee shall also be empowered to report to the Oversight Board about future design and revenue plans for the immediate - defined area. -That the Steering Committee make regular reports to the chair of the Va Key Oversight Board and remain consistent with the city charter in -That if any discrepancy shall exist between the recommendations of the Steering Committee and the Oversight Board - that both reports shall be transferred to the City Manager and Commissioners. 6. No regular staff will be required but costs for meeting notice, minutes, facilitation, and website shall be administered through the City Planning Dept, City Clerk's or other office. 7. The chair of the Oversight Board shall be chosen by members who themselves would be ratified by City Commission 8. Meetings of the Oversight Board will be held monthly; there will be public notice of meetings with public able to speak at meetings as well as a web presence provided by the city. Yearly reports shall be made by the Board to.the Commission and other interested bodies. 9. A quorum of the Oversight Board will consist of five members. 10. Proposed Time Frame: Members to be chosen and ratified no more than 90 days to get started. RFP process for Marine Maritime Center and Island Orientation to be defined and approved by the Board within three months after that. 11. First Major Task of the Board: Assess the key criteria to generate substantial revenue to support Miami Marine Stadium while remaining consistent with the Master Plan, broad public use and purpose related to the deed restrictions and the thematic integration of the entire island. Decisions about the future development of the Marine Basin by the proposed Marine Basin Steering Committee should be made with full, open and ongoing consultation with the Virginia Key Planning Oversight Bd.