Approve by 5/7ths vote, the naming of the non-motorized vessel floating dock located within Maurice Gibb Memorial Park in memory of Dr. Morris Sunshine, following a duly noticed public hearing pursuant to Section 82-503(a) of the City Code.

At the December 8, 2021 City Commission meeting, Commission referred a discussion regarding the resolution of the Marine and Waterfront Protection Authority Board to commemorate Dr. Morris Sunshine, by naming the recently installed non-motorized vessel floating dock at Maurice Gibb Park in his honor, to the Neighborhood and Quality of Life Committee.

At the March 7, 2022 Public Safety and Neighborhood Quality of Life Committee meeting (formerly known as the Neighborhood and Quality of life Committee), the Committee approved the naming of the non-motorized vessel floating dock at Maurice Gibb Park in Dr. Morris Sunshine’s honor.

During the April 6, 2022 City Commission meeting, the Commission accepted the recommendation from the March 7, 2022 Public Safety and Neighborhood Quality of Life Committee meeting to approve the naming of the non-motorized vessel floating dock, which is located within Maurice Gibb Memorial Park, in memory of Dr. Morris Sunshine; setting a public hearing on May 4, 2022, pursuant to Section 82-503 of the City Code, to consider whether to approve the proposed name by a 5/7ths vote; and directing the City Clerk to provide public notice of the hearing consistent with the requirements of Section 82-503(a)(5).

On November 9, 2021, the Marine and Waterfront Protection Authority Board proposed a resolution naming the recently installed non-motorized vessel floating dock at Maurice Gibb Park in honor of Dr. Morris Sunshine.

Dr. Morris Sunshine passed away at the age of 97 in September of 2021. He served as a board member or Chairman for the Marine and Waterfront Protection Authority Board for over thirty years. He served our country during World War II and was committed to the betterment of the City of Miami Beach.

Dr. Morris Sunshine was a driving force behind the effort to establish a floating dock at Maurice Gibb Memorial Park. The floating dock is now open to all residents and visitors.