C7H - Name Butterfly Garden After Malakoff

Resolutions - C7 H

COMMISSION MEMORANDUM

RECOMMENDATION

The Parks and Recreation Department supports the naming of the Butterfly Garden at Flamingo Park as the “Joy Malakoff Butterfly Garden” in tribute of the late Commissioner Joy Malakoff. This designation honors her legacy of public service, and lifelong dedication to historic preservation within the City of Miami Beach.

BACKGROUND/HISTORY

Joy Van Wye Malakoff was a distinguished civic leader whose lifelong commitment to public service shaped the cultural, environmental, and historic character of the City of Miami Beach. Following a successful 32-year career in banking, she served as a Miami Beach City Commissioner and held leadership roles on the Planning Board, Zoning Commission, and Historic Preservation Board. Her influence was instrumental in shaping the city’s development.

Affectionately known as the “Queen of Miami Beach,” Joy championed for landmark civic projects including Ocean Terrace Park, the Miami Beach Convention Center renovation, and the restoration of treasured historic landmarks. Her enduring support for the arts was evident in her involvement with institutions such as the Wolfsonian, the Bass Museum, New World Symphony, and the Miami Beach Botanical Garden, where she served as a trusted advisor and Board Chair.

Joy’s received numerous accolades in recognition of her civic contributions including the Key to the City and the Mayor’s Shining Light Award. Her legacy of visionary leadership and compassionate service continues to inspire those who work and play in the City of Miami Beach.

At the May 21, 2025 Commission meeting, at the request of Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez, the Mayor and City Commission referred an item (C4 R) to the Public Safety and Neighborhood Quality of Life Committee (“PSNQLC”), to discuss the naming the Butterfly Garden at the Flamingo Park as the “Joy Malakoff Butterfly Garden “after late commissioner Joy Malakoff. (Exhibit A).

At its July 9, 2025 meeting, the Public Safety and Neighborhood Quality of Life Committee provided a favorable recommendation to the City Commission to designate the Butterfly Garden

as the “Joy Malakoff Butterfly Garden”. To commemorate this tribute, a plaque measuring 12” x 12” and will be mounted on a supporting pedestal.

ANALYSIS

The budget for the production and installation of 12” x 12” plaque and supporting pedestal is $5,000.00, with funding allocated from the Parks and Recreation Department 2025 fiscal year budget.

FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT

N/A

Does this Ordinance require a Business Impact Estimate? (FOR ORDINANCES ONLY)

If applicable, the Business Impact Estimate (BIE) was published on: See BIE at: https://www.miamibeachfl.gov/city-hall/city-clerk/meeting-notices/

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

N/A

CONCLUSION

The Public Safety, Neighborhoods and Quality of Life Committee (PSNQLC) provided a favorable recommendation on its July 9, 2025 meeting to name the Butterfly Garden at Flamingo Park the “Joy Malakoff Butterfly Garden”, and to approve the placement of a plaque in honor of the late Commissioner Joy Malakoff; and directing the City Clerk to set a public hearing on September 17, 2025, pursuant to section 82-504(A) of the City Code.

The budget for the production and installation of a 12” x 12” plaque with a supporting pedestal is $5,000, with funding allocated from the Parks and Recreation 2025 fiscal year budget.

Attachments: Exhibit A – Referral Memo from May 21, 2025 Commission Meeting Item C4 R Exhibit B – Discussion Memo from July 9, 2025 PSNQLC Meeting Item NB10

Applicable Area

Citywide

Was this Agenda Item initially requested by a lobbyist which, as defined in Code Sec. 2-481, includes a principal engaged in lobbying? No

If so, specify the name of lobbyist(s) and principal(s):

Department

Parks and Recreation

Sponsor(s)

Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez

Co-sponsor(s)

Condensed Title

Set PH, Name Butterfly Garden at Flamingo Park after Late Commissioner Joy Malakoff. (KRG) PKS

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