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2016-29336 Reso RESOLUTION NO. 2016-29336 A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD/COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE AT ITS FEBRUARY 12, 2016 MEETING TO NAME THE STAGE IN THE NORTH SHORE PARK BANDSHELL IN HONOR OF MR. CLARK DOUGLAS BURRIS AND, PURSUANT TO SECTION 82-503 OF THE CITY CODE, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR APRIL 13, 2016 AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH THE APPROPRIATE PUBLIC NOTICE. WHEREAS, during the February 10, 2016 City Commission meeting, a discussion item was referred to the Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee by Vice-Mayor Micky Steinberg regarding the naming of the stage in the North Shore Park Bandshell in honor of Mr. Clark Douglas Burris, a highly respected and influential music teacher at Miami Beach Senior High School for 41 years; and WHEREAS, on February 12, 2016, the Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee considered the matter and, based upon his significant contributions to the Miami Beach community, the Committee unanimously approved a motion recommending the naming of the stage in the interior of the North Shore Park Bandshell in honor of Mr. Clark Douglas Burris; and WHEREAS, Mr. Burris received a Master's Degree in Music Education from the University of Miami School of Music in 1969, and in 1970 Mr. Burris was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis at the age of 28; and WHEREAS, in June of 1971, Mr. Burris was hired as a teacher at Miami Beach Senior High School ("MBSHS") where he taught music, classical guitar, led the Guitar Ensemble, and is most known for founding the Miami Beach Senior High School Rock Ensemble 44 years ago in 1972; and WHEREAS, under Mr. Burris' direction, the Rock Ensemble rose to national prominence, won many honors, was featured in newspaper articles and on television networks such as CBS, CNN, and MW, and performed in many cities across the United States, including a performance in 1999 at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in Cleveland, Ohio, where the Ensemble was awarded a plaque commending it for "Rockin' the Planet since 1972"; and WHEREAS, Mr. Burris was inducted into the Miami Beach Senior High School Alumni Association Hall of Fame on November 10, 2000 in "Recognition of his Achievements and Contributions to Society," and he retired from MBSHS in June 2012 after 41 years of dedicated service; and WHEREAS, in 2015, Mr. Burris published his autobiography, 'Walk and Roll," in which he recounts his story of directing alternative music programs for over 40 years while enduring the physical challenges of multiple sclerosis; and WHEREAS, Mr. Burris passed away on January 28, 2016, but his legacy as a mentor to countless students over his distinguished teaching career continues to inspire the Miami Beach community. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the Mayor and City Commission hereby accept the recommendation of the Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee at its February 12, 2016 meeting to name the stage in the North Shore Park Bandshell in honor of Mr. Clark Douglas Burris and, pursuant to Section 82- 503 of the City Code, hereby set a public hearing for April 13, 2016 and direct the City Clerk to publish the appropriate public notice at least ten (10) days prior to the public hearing in a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Miami Beach. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 4 day of Marc , 2016. i� Philip Levine, M, . ATTEST: R.fael E. ranado, i;$+: Pi : * INCORP ORATED * s s . APPROVED AS TO ,�.. ? °_s FORM & LANGUAGE i .•• • &FOR EXECUTION City A •rney Date F:\ATTO\TURN\RESOS\Reso Setting Hearing for Bandshell Stage naming.Burris.doc MIAMI BEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov COMMISSION MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor Philip Levine and Members ofi he City Co r mission FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager `: DATE: March 16, 2016 SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYO Li' AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA,, A CEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD/COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE AT ITS FEBRUARY 12; 2016 MEETING TO NAME THE STAGE IN THE NORTH SHORE PARK BANDSHELL IN HONOR OF MR. CLARK DOUGLAS BURRIS AND, PURSUANT TO SECTION 82-503 OF THE CITY CODE, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR APRIL 13, 2016 AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH THE APPROPRIATE PUBLIC NOTICE. BACKGROUND Mr. Clark Douglas Burris received a Master's Degree in Music Education from the University of Miami, School of Music in 1969. In June of 1971, Mr. Burris was hired as a teacher at Miami Beach Senior High School ("MBSHS")where he taught music, classical guitar, led the Guitar Ensemble, and is most known for founding the Miami Beach Senior High School Rock Ensemble 44 years ago in 1972. Under Mr. Burris' direction, the Rock Ensemble rose to national prominence, won many honors, was featured in newspaper articles and on television networks such as CBS, CNN, and MTV. The Rock Ensemble performed in many cities across the United States, including a performance in 1999 at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in Cleveland, Ohio, where the Ensemble was awarded a plaque commending it for"Rockin' the Planet since 1972". Mr. Burris was inducted into the Miami Beach Senior High School Alumni Association Hall of Fame on November 10, 2000 in "Recognition of his Achievements and Contributions to Society," and he retired from MBSHS in June 2012 after 41 years of dedicated service. Mr. Burris passed away on January 28, 2016, but his legacy as a mentor to countless students over his distinguished teaching career continues to inspire the Miami Beach community On February 10, 2016 the City Commission referred an item to Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee by Vice-Mayor Micky Steinberg, regarding the naming of the stage in the North Shore Park Bandshell in honor of Mr. Clark Douglas Burris, a highly respected and influential music teacher at Miami Beach Senior High School for 41 years. Agenda Item R713 Date g16-/C, At the February 12, 2016 Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee, the item was discussed and, based upon his significant contributions to the Miami Beach community, the Committee unanimously approved a motion recommending the naming of the stage in the interior of the North Shore Park Bandshell in honor of Mr. Clark Douglas Burris. Action Required , Administration recommends the Mayor and City Commission hereby accept the recommendation of the Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee at its February 12, 2016 meeting to name the stage in the North Shore Park Bandshell in honor of Mr. Clark Douglas Burris. JLM/ "