Accept the recommendation of the Public Safety and Neighborhood Quality of Life Committee meeting on March 7, 2022 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). 

During 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 his Dr. Morris Sunshine’s honor.

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 on 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 Park. The floating dock is now open to all residents and visitors.