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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSubmittal-Public Comments Submitted Online for the March 25, 2021 City Commission Meetingl n I In rt Corruni5r 5i r Mee � Public Co rN,,a rN,a e rr l. _ M r� IIVlvurclll1 215°L 1, 2 21, 1; p,ui°n, EE T Public Comment motero@miamigov.com First Name William Viviana Eduardo Jose Ann Stephanie Dustin Yusmila Cristian Last Name Street Address Croft Villarroel 2 2021 Agenda Item 350 Ne 24th St RE. 5 8705 Direction Apt 511 to CM - Ban on Gambling 771 Nw 35 Ct Miami -Florida Blandon 135 SW 21 AVE MIAMI,FL 33135 Kester 425 NE116 st johnson Miami fl 33161 Cobb 700 NE 25th St Campbell 700 NE 25th St Perez 2801 NW 4 Terr Miami. FI. 33125 818 NW 33RD Mesa AVE MIAMI, FL PZ. 1 7887 Land Use - Neighborhood Revitalization District 2 ("NRD - 2") RE. 4 8555 Settlement — West Flagler Associates, LTD RE. 5 8705 Direction to CM - Ban on Gambling RE. 5 8705 Direction to CM - Ban on Gambling RE. 5 8705 Direction to CM - Ban on Gambling RE. 5 8705 Direction to CM - Ban on Gambling RE. 4 8555 Settlement — West Public Comment You know that no one in Edgewater wants this - please stop the casinos and do what your constituents want, not like you did when you picked the downtown bridge design you wanted, not the one that the public chose. Do the right thing... Yo apoyo la apertura de una sala de pocker porque ayuda a crear mas trabajo Would like to see improvement in regards to our city entertainment area in which we can bring revenue to our city. This way we can provide more job opportunities and bring more police presence to our neighborhoods. Vote no. Vote no to gambling in Edgewater. We will be watching to see how each commissioner votes. Vote no to gambling Traer a nuestra ciudad una sala de Poker y Jai Alai seria un lugar de entretenimiento a nuestro vecindario, tambien trairia mas trabajos y mas recursos a nuestra ciudad, que a la vez ayudaria a nuestros residentes que estan necesitados de trabajo, podrian conseguir trabajo, y por supuesto tambien habran mas presencia policial en nuestra vecindad. Esto seria muy bueno para la ciudad de Edgewater y sus residentes. This will be great opportunity for our community because it can provide more job 8813 Submittal -Public Comments Submitted Online for the March 25, 2021 City Commission Meeting Julian Deborah Laura Ayme 33125 Flagler Associates, LTD 543 NW 35 ST, Diaz Miami, FL 33127 PZ. 1 7887 Land Use - Neighborhood Revitalization District 2 ("NRD - 2") 600 NE 36th de Castro Street, #1816 PH - Public Hearings Miami, FL 33137 104 SW 28TH Guerrero AVE MIAMI, FL 33135 RE. 4 8555 Settlement — West Flagler Associates, LTD 1790 NW 4 RE. 5 8705 Direction Rivero Street Miami, to CM - Ban on FL 33125 Gambling opportunities and create more revenue. Expanding our city and bringing more entertainment. Also providing police presence is very important for our neighborhoods to remain safe. This project is about protecting the character of the neighborhood, improving the quality of life and better housing options for residents. It will improve the security of this area and will also bring new opportunities for small business. I hope that the City see's our vision, what we try to accomplish with NRD2, and will help us to make our neighborhood a better version of what it is today. This is for the Proposed Casino on 3oth Street of Biscayne Blvd. As an owner and resident on Biscayne and 36th Street, I am against having a Casino. We do not have the infrastructure to allow this type of entertainment and this neighborhood has become a residential area. Casinos belong in a non-residential area of town. I vote against it!!! This is a great opportunity for our city to increase revenue and have more police presence in our neighborhoods. By increasing the city revenue then we can improve on a lot of issues that we currently have. The proposed Poker Room and Jai -Alai fronton would be one of the most amazing things that could happen to Edgewater. I am living proof of all the benefits similar establishments like this one can provide. The peace of mind I've had of being able to work close to home and establish myself in one place for the past 12 years is something I am beyond Thankful for. Why wouldn't our commissioners want to provide the same opportunity for the people they serve? Not to mention the added security and police presence a place like this would provide. I have never felt safer at work. I don't see anyone but the citizens losing on this one if this doesn't pass. Jai -Alai is a wonderful sport with a lot of history and it would be a shame not to let it flourish in our city. Jai -Alai has given a second chance to many local athletes and the stories and camaraderie it's created is wonderful to watch. Furthermore, a poker Room isn't going to deteriorate this area! Quite the contrary, it will give citizens a safe Diana Frank Bryan Bryan Garayar 4600 NW 1 Ave 2429 SW 9th Gomez Street Apt 10 Miami, FL 33135 Harrison Harrison 3542 Franklin Ave 3542 Franklin Ave RE. 5 8705 Direction to CM - Ban on Gambling RE. 4 8555 Settlement — West Flagler Associates, LTD PZ. 6 7232 Rezoning - 3227, 3247, 3257 and 3277 Charles Av, and 3256 and 3270 William Av PZ. 5 7226 Land Use - 3227, 3247, 3257 and 3277 Charles Av, and 3256 and 3270 William Av place to go and play one of the oldest games in history. I don't believe or see this as "gambling" or something that's going to cause debauchery of any sort. It's going to be an establishment like any other with operating times, an enforced code of conduct and I'm certain plenty of security. Let them open! The infrastructure of Miami would not be able to handle the amount of the traffic that a casino will bring. Traffic on Biscayne is already horrible and will only get worse as new high rises come up and worse with a casino. The committee will benefit greatly from this venue, think of law enforcement presence and employment this will bring to the community, along with benefits to the workers. I urge you to please grant pathway to this business. Thank you. RE: PZ.6 7232 Department of Planning I am in favor of the proposed bed and breakfast idea for redevelopment as a transition between the future Playhouse (and potential parking garage) and the residential neighborhood of the Grove. What I do not want is a bait -and - switch for another type of commercial development which would not be in harmony with the neighborhood. Parcel 3270 William (westernmost) should not be included in the rezoning as it will change the zoning behind an abutting residential property. Height restrictions should be included, as should conditions on the compatibility of the architectural style. Stirrup House is a very different appearance than what is shown in the early architectural renderings, and this should be carefully considered in future UDRB hearings. Thank you for your time. RE: PZ.5 7226 Department of Planning (apologies if this is repeated, the first session timed out) I am in favor of the proposed bed and breakfast idea for redevelopment as a transition between the future Playhouse (and potential parking garage) and the residential neighborhood of the Grove. What I do not want is a bait -and -switch for another type of commercial development which would not be in harmony with the neighborhood. Parcel 3570 William should Bryan Ines Rick Virginia Andrew Harrison Guin Ayan Madan 3542 Franklin Ave 5271 SW 8 St Apt#316 Miami, Florida 33134 PH. 6 8326 Creation of West Grove Community Redevelopment Agency. RE. 5 8705 Direction to CM - Ban on Gambling 2900 NE 7th. Ave, Unit PH - Public Hearings ph4804 Vega 6226 Sw 11 St Gross 600 N.E. 36 Street PH. 1 7611 Bid Waiver - Dade Heritage Trust, Inc. RE. 5 8705 Direction to CM - Ban on Gambling not be included in the rezoning as it will change the zoning behind an abutting residential property. Height restrictions should be included, as should conditions on the compatibility of the architectural style. Stirrup House is a very different appearance than what is shown in the early architectural renderings, and this should be carefully considered in future UDRB hearings. Thank you for your time. RE: PH.6 8326 WEST GROVE CRA As a Grove resident, I would like to voice my strong support for the formation of this CRA. Thank you. Quisiera momentar que yo apoyo que habran una sala de Poker y Jai Alai en el area la cual vivo, pues traeria muchos trabajos con buen pago para los residentes de Miami, y a la misma vez tendriamos mas seguridad con la presencia de mas policias. Tomenlo en consideracion, pues al traer mas trabajos habra menos delincuencia. Gracias por su tiempo. Please vote NO to the casino proposal in Edgewater. We have so many positive things happening in Miami, why do we want to ruin it. Thank you Please let the Dade Heritage Trust stay in their historic home. Please don't let us lose this just so we can put up yet another high rise! Thanks, Virginia People are going to gamble if legal or not. The arguments against legalizing have been disproven over the 50+ years that Disney and others have been hiding behind in the name of their own profits. Miami should stop pandering to owners of car dealerships who are among the least trusted for their predatory and complete absence of TRASNPARENCY business practices. These are NOT leaders of the community and they do not represent anything other than an old and outdated mentality, and their self interests. Gambling obviously already exists here in many forms, and telling tax paying citizens exactly which way the can and cannot gamble is unamerican, fascist, and a complete smoke screen from today's reality. How many people are employed in a car dealership VS how many employed by a Jabeen Srinivas David Juan Nelson Lino Sylvain 888 Biscayne Dalal Blvd Apt 3509 Miami 33132 Pulakanam Masica Corredor Clarens Morales Dominici 1900 N Bayshore Dr 600 N East 36th St, Miami FL 33137 600 NE 36th St 2210 nw 5 st. Miami florida.33125 888 Biscayne Blvd Miami Beach, 33139 RE. 5 8705 Direction to CM - Ban on Gambling RE. 5 8705 Direction to CM - Ban on Gambling DI - Discussion Items RE. 5 8705 Direction to CM - Ban on Gambling CA - Consent Agenda RE. 5 8705 Direction to CM - Ban on Gambling RE. 5 8705 Direction to CM - Ban on Gambling casino or hotel/casino??? Not even close. Not interested in having a casino near the old Miami Herald building. We already have a problem with traffic and crime. Families are increasingly moving into the downtown area —casinos and the types of people they will bring will undermine Miami being a family friendly city for residents (and family tourists for that matter). No good comes with a casino in Edgewater. Adds to the traffic & crime. No casino built on 30th St. NOOO to the proposed casino at Biscayne Blvd and NE 30th Street!!! More jobs On duty officers present More tourists More business needed in the Edgewater area, this is an opportunity for another source of jobs and the increase of the security that it will bring Miami and Miami Beach do NOT need casinos. For those who want to gamble, there are already two world class casinos in South Florida. And the economic benefits of opening casinos would be short lived. The cities, particularly Miami Beach, are already suffering tremendously from destructive tourism (as illustrated by the need to impose curfews). Allowing casinos, including in the northern part of Collins and in Edgewater as some plan, will further expand the dangerous zone and suffocate our vibrant cities with further criminal activities and disorder. We did not want the crowd that casinos attract! They can go to Vegas or Atlantic City. Miami has so much more to offer! Could elected official focus on rebuilding the cachet and personalities of Miami and Miami Beach and attract the right type of tourism instead? Can elected officials focus on bringing businesses that build growing economies? The efforts around supporting Tech entrepreneurs and bringing financial firms are going in the right direction. This how we will grow the greater Miami into of world class destination (not by bringing casinos and attracting more riff raff); let's double down on that! Residents DO NOT want casinos and instead need order to be brought back to the cities. Safety and civility is what needs to be restored... we have enough entertainment as it is. Mi opinion sobre abrir la sala de Poker y el Fronton Jai Alai en esta area seria una buena idea, pues generarian muchos trabajos a los 6207 Tamiami residentes, especialmente con la escases de Figueredo Canal Rd RE. 5 8705 Direction trabajos que tenemos. Y a la misma vez Eduardo to CM - Ban on tendriamos mas presensia policial que trairia Martinez Miami, FL. 33126 Gambling mas seguridad a los que vivimos aqui. Abrir la sala de Poker y de Jai Alai traeria tambien mas ingresos a la ciudad de Edgewater. Me gustaria ver estos negocios en nuestra area. Gracias March 22, 2021 VIA E-MAIL: planning@miamigov.com City of Miami Planning Department, Attn: Hearing Boards Section 444 SW 2nd Avenue, 3rd Floor Miami, FL 33130 RE: Petition: 8524 Location: Approximately 239 NW 26th Street, Suite 110 (2838 NW 2nd Avenue), Miami, FL Objector: The School Board of Miami -Dade County, Florida Dear Sir or Madam: The School Board of Miami -Dade County, Florida ("School Board") hereby objects to the approval of an zoning Exception to permit an alcohol service establishment in an area spaced less than the required distance from a school, specifically Eneida Massas Hartner Elementary School ("School Site"). As such, the zoning Exception Miami- 1450 N.E. 2 Dade Public Avenue Miami PZ - Planning and being requested for said proposed permit County Schools Florida 33132 Zoning Item(s) will negatively impact the School Site and pose a possible danger and life safety issue to our students and staff. We strongly object to any business which may sell (or allow the consumption) on its premises of alcoholic beverages in any manner whatsoever, located in proximity to a School Site. We trust that you will take our objection into consideration and deny the referenced zoning Exception to permit an alcohol service establishment near Eneida Massas Hartner Elementary School. We kindly request that the School Board be notified of any future hearing relating to this matter. Should you have any question, please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned. Raul F. Perez, R.A., NCARB, LEED°AP BD+C Chief Facilities Design & Construction Officer M-DCPS Office of Michael Jason Jossue Michael Carlo Carlo Vargas 730 NW 30th CT 2460 SW 18TH Elbinger AVE APT 1109 33145 Alfonso 600 NE 36 St APT 1708 6355 sw 8 st Jones Miami, Fl 33144 Ajtelli 235 Sidonia Ave Apt 212 Coral Gables, FL 33134 235 Sidonia Ave Ajtelli Apt 212, Coral Gables, Fl 33134 RE. 5 8705 Direction to CM - Ban on Gambling RE. 4 8555 Settlement — West Flagler Associates, LTD RE. 2 8733 Execute - Purchase and Sale Agreement - 3260 SW 29th St RE. 4 8555 Settlement — West Flagler Associates, LTD RE. 5 8705 Direction to CM - Ban on Gambling RE. 4 8555 Settlement — West Flagler Associates, School Facilities Makes the area safer It's okay with me to build a poker room and fronton there. I would like to comment that I oppose the proposed plan to build a casino on biscayne Blvd and 30 st. I'm a resident on biscayne and 36th and this type of business will increase already difficult traffic situation. It would also change the community sense that we all share in the neighborhood. There are better areas in more commercial zones to build such business, not in the middle of residential buildings with families. I think this is an epically bad idea. Places where people can gamble attract the dregs of society and there is no recourse for people who are addicted to gambling and spend all their resources there. There are better entertainment venues out there that would actually be better for the community. Such establishments, namely the company who want to open this one, pay their employees very small wages. They collect a lot of profits while denying their employees a living wage and raises. Increased security and police presence on the property will not actually have any impact on the community. The security can not function off the property. And the police are usually off duty and there on overtime just performing duties on the property. They provide no benefit to the community and can not provide police services in the surrounding community. There is no added improvement to the neighborhood by opening this establishment. I speak as someone with an establishment near my home and as someone who has worked in that industry. I think it would be an awesome and amazing opportunity to bring in much needed jobs and security within the area especially in these though time where jobs have become so scarce. I think it would be an awesome and amazing opportunity to bring in much needed jobs and security within the area especially in Diana David Katherine Katherine Lidia Gabriel Manuel Dayana Jennifer Michael Manuel Baltar Perez Ayala Ayala 312 se 59 ave 33144 1021NW40 AVE 3045 SW 1st street apt 4 3045 SW 1st street 2970 SW 38th Medina CT. Miami, FL 33134 Flores 3209 Nw 10 Ave Miami, FL 33127 Andreu 61 NW 48 Ave Miami FL 33126 Gutierrez 730 nw 30th Miami fl 33125 5185 nw 29 ave Sanchez apt #306 Miami, FL 33142 LTD RE. 5 8705 Direction to CM - Ban on Gambling RE. 4 8555 Settlement — West Flagler Associates, LTD RE. 4 8555 Settlement — West Flagler Associates, LTD RE. 5 8705 Direction to CM - Ban on Gambling RE. 4 8555 Settlement — West Flagler Associates, LTD RE. 4 8555 Settlement — West Flagler Associates, LTD RE. 4 8555 Settlement — West Flagler Associates, LTD RE. 5 8705 Direction to CM - Ban on Gambling RE. 4 8555 Settlement — West Flagler Associates, LTD RE. 4 8555 Settlement — West Flagler Associates, LTD RE. 4 8555 Pallares 2547 sw 13 st Settlement — West Flagler Associates, Vargas 730 NW 30th CT these though time where jobs have become so scarce. I think it would be a good idea to open a poker room in Edgewater because it would create more jobs for people in Miami. I support the of adding more entertainment to our city. I also believe that this will bring more jobs to our city and create more revenue. Also brings a presence of security and police presence. I support the idea of opening a Jai Alai fronton to help the city feel safer, but also to help many people find work. I support the idea of opening a Jai Alai fronton to help the city feel safer, but also to help many people find work. I support the idea of opening a high-level poker room and a Jai Alai fronton, That helps create new good jobs for Miami residents, reducing unemployment. Makes the area safer, due to the greater presence of security and police The tourist flow increases in Miami, remember that we are basically a tourist city. Another Edgewater Neighborhood Enhancement and Entertainment Venue Also increased tax revenue for the city. I support the idea of opening a High -End Poker Room and Jai Alai Fronton. It adds good paying jobs for Miami residents. In addition, it will make the area safer. I support the idea of opening a High -End Poker Room and Jai Alai Fronton. I support the idea of opening a High -End Poker Room and Jai Alai Fronton. I support the idea of opening a High -End Poker Room and Jai Alai Fronton Adds good paying jobs for Miami residents Makes the area safer by having around more policeman. And more entertainment for our city. I support the idea of opening a High -End Poker Room and Jai Alai Fronton I support the idea of growth for jobs and a place where people can join to help the city have more events, just a wonderful idea to Liliana Norman Walter Dedrick Kristine Terrence Silvia Edward 801 Nw 47 Ave Mejia Miami FI 33126 Diaz 1818 sw 9st a pt3 47 NW 47 Ave Chong #18 Miami, FL 33126 1600 nw 7th ct Breedlove apt 302 Miami, FI 600 NE 36 St. Ascanio Apt 523 Miami, FL 33137 Forrester Sabate Yee 2300 W Flagler St, Apt 12, Miami, FL 33135 3470E Coast Av miami fl 600 NE 36th Street Apt. 2018 Miaimi, FL 33137 LTD help society and the economy move forward RE. 4 8555 Settlement — West Flagler Associates, LTD RE. 4 8555 Settlement — West Flagler Associates, LTD RE. 5 8705 Direction to CM - Ban on Gambling RE. 5 8705 Direction to CM - Ban on Gambling RE. 5 8705 Direction to CM - Ban on Gambling PH - Public Hearings RE. 5 8705 Direction to CM - Ban on Gambling FR. 2 8745 Amend Code - Authorize Limited Gambling I support the idea because it will bring new jobs and more tourism. and it will be a safer city. I support the high end poker. It will mean more job in this time of need I support opening a high end Jai -Alai Fronton and Poker Room in Edgewater. The citizens could use a good, safe place to work and play. Jai -Alai and Poker are wonderful forms of entertainment. There isn't anything "seedy" or degrading about a place like this. (It's nothing like their asking to open another strip club! Like we could really use another one of those around here -_-) It's all pros for the city and it's citizens if you ask me. More tax revenue which can be used to fund other things the city may have wanted to fix but didn't have the money to. Plus more citizens working will allow even more money to circulate. Don't understand what the objection to this is. It's a win/win. Allow them to put the Jai -Alai fronton and Poker Room in Edgewater. It's going to be great! I like casinos and I think a new one will create more jobs and more opportunities for people with lower job titles to move up. I feel there are so many ways to do business in a community and gambling is not needed and does not help a community. I want a ban on gambling. I do support the idea and it creates new jobs which is better for the economy with so many out of work. I do not support any casino and gambling activity in Miami and Miami Beach I do not approve of allowing the proposed casino in this neighborhood. It has taken many years to revitalize this area, and these types of establishments historically hurt neighborhoods. With the number of families that have moved into the area, along with all of the beautiful development, this would seem to set us back decades. Gambling can be an addiction and should not be something further promoted. The results of this vote Gerardo Jose Richard Linda Sophie Cuellar 934 SW 9TH ST Guevara Ferranti 307 NW 72nd Ave Apt 321 725 NE 22 Street New Wave Condominium Apt PH3F 601 NE 23rd Lewandowski Street PH05 1805 RE. 4 8555 Settlement — West Flagler Associates, LTD RE. 4 8555 Settlement — West Flagler Associates, LTD RE. 5 8705 Direction to CM - Ban on Gambling DI - Discussion Items 2395 Lake Ringel Pancoast Dr. PH - Public Hearings Apt 10 will certainly help my decision making at the ballot box. I believe that this will bring more jobs and revenue to our city. Having more entertainment in our area can bring more tourism and help the city. I am in favor of opening a High -End Poker Room and Jai -Alai Fronton in Edgewater. It will provide numerous much needed jobs in the future for when things normalize a bit and people start looking for work. The added jobs and revenue for the city of Edgewater is a definite plus. The added Security and Police presence ensures a safer area at the facility and the surrounding area in general. All in all adding a new entertainment venue which will bring in a new revenue stream and added Security to the area will improve the neighborhood of Edgewater. I am against the proposition of approving gambling in Edgewater. Please deny this request. I am a proud property owner in Edgewater and DO NOT WANT THE CASINO IN MY NEIGHBORHOOD. I work for a living and will not be able to attend the commission meeting tomorrow but I want to express my grave concerns regarding a casino in my neighborhood. PLEASE DO NOT ALLOW THAT CASINO, in our fabulous neighborhood. Thank you. I am Sophie Ringel, the founder of Clean Miami Beach, a non-profit organization that is conducting weekly shoreline cleanups in the county. A second goal for this organization is to educate participants about the negative impact that plastic has on the environment. A neighbor notified me in February 2021 about a devastating and disastrous situation on Biscayne Bay. On March 1, 2021, the two of us witnessed firsthand severe and shocking plastic pollution at 788 NE 23rd St, Miami, 33137. It is important to our community and environment that you realize the severity and the amount of ocean debris in our beloved Biscayne Bay. I raise my concern about this environmental disaster as a resident and also as the founder of Clean Miami Beach. This situation demands your immediate attention. The City of Miami, the City of Miami Beach, and Miami Dade County require much stronger litter regulations. This includes bans on all single -use plastics, the installment of gutters on all storm drains, and a dedicated enforcement of these regulations. Thank you. I agree with the opening for the Poker Room and Jai Alai, because there would be great 321 SW 37 Ave RE. 5 8705 Direction opportunity for job in our community, and Garcia Apt#5 Miami, to CM - Ban on more money for the city, plus more security FL. 33135 Gambling for the neighborhood with the police presence. Please allow them to open. Thank You Hon. City of Miami Commissioners, Chairman, Mayor and City Manager: The Miami River Marine Group recognizes the impact of high tide flooding associated with sea level rise and supports a collective effort to mitigate coastal flooding and shoreline protection. The collaboration with the City Manager and the Department of Resilience and Public Works alongside the Miami River marine industry, city waterfront businesses, property owners and others has resulted in a closer scientific review and engineering evaluation of the unique characteristics of the Miami River's geography; its specific tidal and geohydrology conditions; the relatively small/narrow waterfront property; abutting 3300 NW North upland roadways; and, the broad/varied uses SR. 1 7338 Amend River Drive of this waterway. And, SR. 1— Ord. 7338 Bailey Miami, Florida Code Chapters 20, takes important steps to address unintended 33142 29 and 54 restrictions to the marine industry, vessel movement/docking and customary upland facility access for efficient and viable marine industry operations. SR. 1— Ord. 7338 reflects the outcome of this closer evaluation and review of seawall stabilization on the Miami River. Today, there is a clear consensus of support for SR. 1— Ordinance 7338. The Miami River Marine Group appreciates the opportunity to be a part of this collaborative effort and looks forward to working together with the City Commission, Mayor, City staff and all Miami River stakeholders on future issues impacting Miami's working river. Sincerely, Mark Bailey, Executive Director Miami River Marine Group Rosa Arturo Tanard Michael Chapman 2121 SW 7TH ST Castellon 3471 NW 4th Terrace Unit 3 950 SW 57 ave , Davis west Miami FI, 33144 645 NE 77th Hepburn Street, Miami, FL RE. 4 8555 Settlement — West Flagler Associates, LTD CA - Consent Agenda RE. 4 8555 Settlement — West Flagler Associates, LTD RE. 1 8546 2021 Municipal Election Dates Having more entertainment will bring more attraction to our city causing it to increase our revenue so that we can implement more workers. Making more job available in our community will make our city progress. Good for the community, more jobs, more police presence. Good evening And thank you for taking the time to read my comments. I want to articulate and explain why I think a poker room and Jai -Alai fronton should be placed in Edgewater Community. First thing it will provide jobs for the people who are struggling to find a good job with a respectable wage in the Edgewater community. It also can increase security and police presence that would benefit the relationship between the community and the police. I've been tracking the process of this move to Edgewater and I've been reinsure that it will not be a casino but just high end poker room with a Jai -Alai fronton. The building will never have slot machines or other casino games. It will also increase the tax revenue in the city and that can promote improvement in the Edgewater neighborhoods. So I truly support the idea to put high end poker and Jai -Alai in the city of Edgewater. Thank you again for taking the time to read my comment Good afternoon City Commissioners, I am submitting this comment card today to urge you all to implement Resolution R.E. 1 in order to solidify our upcoming 2021 Municipal Election Dates. However, I would like to request that our City Commission discuss and also vote to mandate that the City of Miami District Maps that we are currently using — continue to be used throughout the duration of this year and for this upcoming General Election for District 3 and 5. It would be confusing, disenfranchise voters and completely unfair for the maps to be re -drawn, changed and implemented before our upcoming General Election. The candidates currently campaigning to represent both District 3 and 5 in this upcoming election and voters would be negatively affected if you all allowed that to happened. I urge you to solidify the plans for our upcoming General Elections but I also urge you to ensure that the District Maps CRYSTAL Nihar Deborah Frank WAITE 55 NW 35th Street Patel 1199 ne 102 st Stander 830 NE 74 Street PZ. 1 7887 Land Use - Neighborhood Revitalization District 2 ("NRD - 2") RE. 5 8705 Direction to CM - Ban on Gambling DI. 6 8650 Discussion - Capital Projects 2429 SW 9th RE. 5 8705 Direction Gomez Street Apt 10 to CM - Ban on Miami, FL 33135 Gambling Boundaries will not be changed prior to this very important election as well. Respectfully, Michael A. Hepburn Good Morning, My name is Crystal Waite and I have been in and around the neighborhood of 55 NW 35th Street for a few years now. I am in support of NRD2. The addition of sustainable living areas, beautiful parks, the potential for growth of small business and hopefully the emergence of Main Street in the near future. This is the change that this neighborhood needs! Thank you to the City of Miami Commissioners and the Wynwood Norte Community Association for the work you have done to push Miami Forward. Gambling will just bring in more unwanted people to miami and drive up shadier things in the city...we have the worst image already all casinos will do will bring this same image in and more ...focus on the amazing things we have and preserve and work on those things ..say no to gambling For years, residents of Miami's Upper Eastside have participated in public hearings to provide input and commentary for capital improvements to our Legion Park community center as well as upgrades to park amenities and repair of the Legion Park boat ramp. I can't BEGIN to list how many presentations we have attended or the number of meetings held with City officials. We've been asking since at least 2016. Yet despite these exhaustive efforts, here we are, YEARS later, and none of these projects have made any headway! It's not even a question of funding --the funding is there. I implore this Commission to please insist on a more efficient oversight of capital spending programs which have been a constant frustration and thorn in the side for concerned residents all over the City and reflects so badly on our City administration. Edgewater needs this poker room and Jai Alai fronton as it will bring more revenue and charm to the city. This will grant over 150 jobs that are good paying and offer employment security; which we as a city need specially during these difficult times. Thank you, I hope you take this into consideration. Timothy Schmand 3250 NE 1st PH. 1 7611 Bid Dr. Jackson's office & surgery ranks among Felipe Patty Sharon Brianna Julie Melissa Baiz Avenue, #1001 Waiver - Dade Heritage Trust, Inc. 600 NE 36th St Apt 1718 RE. 5 8705 Direction to CM - Ban on Gambling 2020 North Ansaldi Bayshore dr PH - Public Hearings Miami 33137 Elliot 455 NE 39th St PH - Public Hearings Steward 2051 NW 66 ST Miami, FL 33147 RE. 4 8555 Settlement — West Flagler Associates, LTD 2121 N Miro Bayshore Dr 411 PH - Public Hearings Miami Fl 33137 McCartney 455 NE 25TH ST, Maimi FL 33137 RE. 5 8705 Direction to CM - Ban on Gambling the most important historic structures in the City of Miami and, perhaps, all of Miami Dade County. It stands shoulder to shoulder with grander structures, the Freedom Tower and the Gesu Church, yet it's intimacy speaks more to daily lives. I encourage the commission to allow the building to remain in place with Dade Heritage Trust as its most capable managers. Thank you, Timothy F. Schmand Don't allow a casino at Biscayne Blvd and NE 30th Street please! We want to make this city nicer and this area family friendly and nice. What happened during spring break in Miami and Miami Beach is just a preview of what is yet to come if we allow this casino. If we keep portraying this city as a party city, that kind of people will keep coming! Please say NO to the casino!! Commission meeting the 25th of March. Magic city casino. WE do not want it in our neighborhood. Very bad idea. You should find a solution to ease the traffic on Biscayne bld. Everyday it is completely clogged due mainly by the 36 crossroad building a tunnel under it would be wise and should have been done a decade ago. Anyway NO CASINO on Biscayne Bld. Thanks Building a casino in an area that is already overwhelmed with traffic and lack of infrastructure is not only a bad idea, but one that should be dismissed. Biscayne Blvd cannot handle all of the huge buildings already allowed. Bringing more jobs can help push more revenue to our city where we can improve our inner city issues. Such as improving in transportation and policing around the city. Ban Gambling in the Edgewater area! We are over crowded, crime is high, traffic is insane...how is a casino going to enhance the lifestyle of the neighborhood7777777 NO ONE WILL BENEFIT FROM IT! Please do your job! As an Edgewater resident, I strongly oppose the proposed casino on Biscayne Blvd. Aside from the gambling itself, this neighborhood simply CANNOT deal with more traffic. Our streets are at a standstill twice a day already. The 31 Street site along w/current infrastructure cannot accommodate this Margaret Kristine Dayana Roberto Mclnroe 2200 NE 4th Ave Miami Fl 33137 600 NE 36th St. Ascanio Apt 523 Miami, FL 33137 Gutierrez 730 nw 30th Ct Miami fl 33125 Madera 965 sw 4st apt 8 Miami FL 33130 Christy Serralta 611 sw 47the ave RE. 5 8705 Direction to CM - Ban on Gambling RE. 4 8555 Settlement — West Flagler Associates, LTD RE. 4 8555 Settlement — West Flagler Associates, LTD CA - Consent Agenda RE. 4 8555 Settlement — West Flagler Associates, facility with proposed 4000 attendees, plus staff, deliveries. Please help protect our already very urban neighborhood from becoming a traffic congested and concrete nightmare As a resident of Edgewater for over 9 years, I have witnessed the transformation of Edgewater. The neighborhood greatly needs more green space, parks, community space, storm water mitigation due to high density zoning and solutions to traffic. Allowing gambling in this area will only create more hardships for our community and the claims that casinos will benefit the economy are very short sighted and do mot consider long term benefits for climate action. Please find it in your heart to support the vote to NO casinos in Edgewater and please support the ban on gambling. Edgewater is an an active community with lots of dogs, ducks and children penned in by chain link fences and construction sites in the shadow of intrusive luxury towers. Edgewater is an environmentally sensitive coastal area where 80% of the sea grass in Biscayne Bay is gone. There was a massive fish kill last year and we have to protect the environment for future generations- you can not gamble nature away. It cannot be replaced. As a resident in this area I do not want a casino of any kind. I moved to 36th St and Biscayne with my family for how great this area is becoming and a casino would drastically change in a negative away from how this area is transforming. I always walk from 36th and Biscayne to the grocery store on 19th St. I don't want to walk past a casino with my daughter. Adds good paying jobs for Miami residents I support the idea of opening a High -End Poker Room and Jai Alai Fronton • Adds good paying jobs for Miami residents • Makes the area safer, due to police presence being there for security reasons. I support the idea of opening a High -End Poker Room and Jai Alai Fronton LTD Jackelin Jim Jennifer Les Tahimi Marina Bryan KA R LA JOHANA Fabio EVELYN Tiffany Jennifer Rodriguez Johnson Sanchez Bradley Rodriguez Matovic Harrison LAUGERUD Giallanza RODRIGUEZ 1225 sw 7st apt#1 Miami , FL 33135 700 NE 25th St. Miami FL 33137 5185 nw 29 ave apt #306 Miami,FL 33142 536 NE 62st St Apt 3 301 nw 47 av apt 9 9 1900 N Bayshore Dr 3542 Franklin Ave, Coconut Grove (Miami), FL 1800 Purdy ave apt 1903 Miami Beach Fl 33149 1650 Coral Way Miami FL 33145 461 NW 36TH CT 1700 S Douglas Berry Rd Miami, Fl 33134 5185 NW 29 ave Sanchez apt#306 Miami, FL 33142 CA - Consent Agenda RE. 5 8705 Direction to CM - Ban on Gambling RE. 4 8555 Settlement — West Flagler Associates, LTD RE. 4 8555 Settlement — West Flagler Associates, LTD CA - Consent Agenda RE. 5 8705 Direction to CM - Ban on Gambling PZ. 4 8166 Zoning Text - Co -living RE. 5 8705 Direction to CM - Ban on Gambling DI - Discussion Items RE. 4 8555 Settlement — West Flagler Associates, LTD RE. 4 8555 Settlement — West Flagler Associates, LTD RE. 4 8555 Settlement — West Flagler Associates, LTD I support the idea of opening a High -End Poker Room and Jai Alai Fronton • Adds good paying jobs for Miami residents • Makes the area safer More tourist activity therefor increased sales that come back to the city of Miami.